Relegation talk already...

[The Bedlington Terrier]

In the pub last night post-match, lots of assorted Burnley fans think we will win the Championship next season, make of that what you will...?

[army88]

Well be lucky as Dyche won’t be there to steer that ship again I don’t think, I’m not quite on the relegation forgone conclusion yet but I think we would have to buy in January, the fact that we didn’t in July August is the worry as if we are in a fight to stay in the league I think the board will just look forward to receiving a hefty first parachute payment and accept the relegation.
It’s a bad situation tbh as I believe Dyche is a real man of honour and doesn’t want to say what’s going on here, thing is I think the next time there is the knock at the door for his services he’ll consider it as I don’t think he’s receiving the support to compete with a team in this league.

[sinkov]

I don't want to watch PL football, I didn't renew my ST last season, I said I'd buy another when we're back in the Championship, I'm saving up already.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

It looks to me like unless you are prepared to chuck at least a hundred million quid at it, plus high wages in the way Fulham and Wolves have done, you will struggle.

i quite enjoy playing in the Championship.

[WillPark]

Come on!! The club is fighting to stay in the PL! SD is working non stop to build a stronger team than last year. I find it strange to be happy with relegation. I understand that there are things about the PL that you don’t like but .... come on

[army88]

I’m desperate to stay in it Will, I love watching us against the best footballers in the world, we just haven’t hit the ground running this time around.
I want to stay in but I’m unsure how we’re going to achieve it.

[alfinyalcabo]

Unless we get somebody to invest a billion or two,It will never be anything else but a relegation scrap for us in the premier league,anybody who thinks differently is either deluded or an eternal optimist.Last season was just a blip .. If we finish 17th or above it will be a good season ..

[Supersub6]

Spot on alf, however, many fans have got it into their head that we are competing on a level playing field with every other club.
The reality is that, financially, we are competing with about four at the most.
I am always optimistic and believe that we are capable of staying in the PL for a few seasons, however, without a mega-rich takeover we will be struggling year in and year out.

[1959_60]

I agree with Alf...and reluctantly with Supersub.

If we want our stay in the Prem to be successful and sustainable then the only way is to get a rich backer.

[Claret_Matelot]

We 'NEED' three teams to perform worse than us over the season. So far it doesn't look like it will happen...