Going down with a whimper

[ClaretinBudapest]

I went back to my local. My mates where taking the piss out of me for watching that **** whilst they spent the afternoon tear arsing over the moors on their mountain bikes

I also wished I had mowed the lawn as I intended rather than watch that scoite BC.Then Clueless Cardy comes out after the match and spews out that he cannot criticise his players for lack of effort - talk about deluded.

[Vintage Claret]

Yesterday I wasted another four hours of my life, in going to Turf Moor to watch some players who were less than interested in winning a game of football, even though their weekly wage is greater than my yearly pension.

I would agree that last year we gained promotion playing a very negative game in most matches, but as the Championship players do not have the attacking qualities of the Premier League we did prevail.

This season has highligted the ineptitude of Scott Parker as a premier league manager, although his previous tenures also led to his failures but some clubs recognised that and terminated his contract.

The board of directors of Burnley Football Club have in my opinion shown a derilection of duty to both the club and the supporters by not addressing the problem which has been obvious all season.

Personnally I have taken the decision that I will not be attending Turf Moor again we have a new manager.

[sinkov]

Haven't seen any of the game and I have no interest in seeking out the 'highlight', so I can't comment on the performance. However I have listened to several podcasts from supporters who were there, and their views were unanimous, it was 'sh1te'. More than one was so upset by what they'd witnessed that I felt they should have been put on suicide watch. Every single one of them wanted Parker gone asap. Every single one of them couldn't wait for the season to end, they doubted there'd be any febrile atmosphere on't Turf or demos against Parker, because for that to happen the fans would have to care, and it's gone beyond that, most fans just don't give a FF any more, they've had enough.

Seems to me that the only way to stir Mr Pace into action now is for the fans to vote with their feet. In the PL gate receipts are virtually irrelevant, perhaps 5% of turnover, in the Championship they'll be more like 15% of turnover and if that starts being eaten into significantly, then Mr Pace has problems. Not that he hasn't got more than enough problems anyway, not that he seems to be doing anything about them. Or maybe he is and he's keeping it quiet, him to know and us to find out.

[Vintage Claret]

Haven't seen any of the game and I have no interest in seeking out the 'highlight', so I can't comment on the performance. However I have listened to several podcasts from supporters who were there, and their views were unanimous, it was 'sh1te'. More than one was so upset by what they'd witnessed that I felt they should have been put on suicide watch. Every single one of them wanted Parker gone asap. Every single one of them couldn't wait for the season to end, they doubted there'd be any febrile atmosphere on't Turf or demos against Parker, because for that to happen the fans would have to care, and it's gone beyond that, most fans just don't give a FF any more, they've had enough.

Seems to me that the only way to stir Mr Pace into action now is for the fans to vote with their feet. In the PL gate receipts are virtually irrelevant, perhaps 5% of turnover, in the Championship they'll be more like 15% of turnover and if that starts being eaten into significantly, then Mr Pace has problems. Not that he hasn't got more than enough problems anyway, not that he seems to be doing anything about them. Or maybe he is and he's keeping it quiet, him to know and us to find out.

Was Alan Pace actually there or has he had enough of Parker's playing style, choosing to stay in Barcelona.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

Was Alan Pace actually there or has he had enough of Parker's playing style, choosing to stay in Barcelona.

Who said, "Burnley NOT Barcelona?"

[Supersub6]

It's all about the money. We used to have some and were in credit, however, it appears that we now have nowt and also a lot of debt to go with it. I'll bet that HMRC are starting to worry about getting their dues.

[army88]

It's all about the money. We used to have some and were in credit, however, it appears that we now have nowt and also a lot of debt to go with it. I'll bet that HMRC are starting to worry about getting their dues.

Sub

I can only think that Parker has performance/ relegation clauses in his contract and if we get through to the end with him in charge with only his final year to go the payments to him will be significantly less than if we?d got rid of him 4 /5 months back.

Either that or Mr Parker is a Mormon - the thing I?m worried about is we no longer attract talent like when VK was in charge so the production line of young players ( all be it gambles accepted) has stopped it?s a stalemate we are stuck on the hamsters wheel of infinitely dire football from a manager who really believes what he?s doing is good - fine margins - can?t ask for anymore from the players - that drivel is past its sell by date I?m afraid. ( his we are a young side statement has stopped because we?re 3rd oldest squad I think I?d read )

Regardless of my post and contracts etc I?d have still got rid of Parker yesterday - he?s sucking the life out of the club like a dementor in Harry Potter - on Saturday I met not one person before - during or after that?s happy with him the football or what?s happening at the club - going down with a whimper could t be more accurate a description of our situation and still the owners do nothing about it.

[ballcock]

From the effort the players put in and the managers body language I now expect that he and the players no his fate, and that he will be gone in the summer.
You can't have a manager going into a new season with just 12 months left on his contract, unless (God forbid) you are going to offer him a new one

Man City is our next home match and fans should boycott the game to let Pace no exactly how they feel

[army88]

From the effort the players put in and the managers body language I now expect that he and the players no his fate, and that he will be gone in the summer.
You can't have a manager going into a new season with just 12 months left on his contract, unless (God forbid) you are going to offer him a new one

Man City is our next home match and fans should boycott the game to let Pace no exactly how they feel

It?s sad ballcock but now it?s mid week I m not going though I?ll miss watching some of the best footballers in world football I admit.

I hope and pray the owners are already looking for a replacement manager with fresh ideas , can?t take much more of this rubbish tbh

My old man still wants to go on next season but I?m reluctant at the minute it?s like Chinese torture.

[ClaretinBudapest]

We have had altogether 8 minutes of exciting football at Crystal Palace in 32 league games.That was the only 8 minutes that was exciting to watch and the manager is still at the club.Scandalous.