Tarkowski at fault again...

[The Bedlington Terrier]

I would worry about any defender against the likes of Morata and Silva BT, they're world class players, and all defenders, no matter who they are, will find themselves in trouble against them. Did you see City v Everton on Monday, Keane was all over the place at times, but he mostly got away with it, no criticism of him, that's just the way it is at that level, we just have to be realistic about it.

I really wouldn't worry yourself about Tarko, like I've said before he's way better than Keane was in his first season, Keane actually got relegated back to the bench, it was such a struggle for him. And never mind what I say, Sean knows a thing or two about centre halves, and he doesn't sign a big name experienced CB to replace Keane, he gives Tarko the No 5 shirt and makes him captain at Ewood.

Of course you might think you know better than Sean about football and who should be our No 5, fair enough, and in which case I suggest you apply to the Burnley board for his job when he finally leaves. If you can convince them that you do, then you may well get the job. It pays well.

A bit daft that comment sinkov. I just hope he grows into the role and I watched Keane closely on Monday and if I was an Everton supporter I would be thinking OMG! The times the likes of the two Silvas and Sterling turned him and got in behind him was frightening.

I think Mee and Tarkowski need to build on their relationship and really take on board SD's coaching as a specialist centre half. I distinctly remember SD saying at EPL level, 100% concentration through 94 minutes is absolutely *****!

I have no axe to grind whatsoever with the lad but hope he can build on what IMHO is a shaky start. Another point to mention, Heaton does not seem to communicate on field with Tarkowski in the same manner he did with Keane?

[sinkov]

Just noticed that point about Heaton not communicating with Tarko like he did with Keane BT. I can't comment, it's not something I noticed before so I can't compare it with now. Seeing as they play together as a unit in training and in games, you'd hope it's something they work on, and it shouldn't be a problem. One thing is for certain, if Tom shouts Tarko will hear him, he's a voice like a bloody foghorn. I can hear him plainly enough in row Z of the JHU.

Just one little facetious thought occurs to me as well, maybe Tom doesn't feel the need to 'communicate' with Tarko as much as he did with Keane ?

[The Bedlington Terrier]

Just noticed that point about Heaton not communicating with Tarko like he did with Keane BT. I can't comment, it's not something I noticed before so I can't compare it with now. Seeing as they play together as a unit in training and in games, you'd hope it's something they work on, and it shouldn't be a problem. One thing is for certain, if Tom shouts Tarko will hear him, he's a voice like a bloody foghorn. I can hear him plainly enough in row Z of the JHU.

Just one little facetious thought occurs to me as well, maybe Tom doesn't feel the need to 'communicate' with Tarko as much as he did with Keane ?

I don't know we why even bother arguing, we still have Mr Anderson to draft in...

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[sinkov]

It was meant to be daft BT, that's why it had that liitle winking face at the end. But is it any dafter than this one, 'Tarkowski is starting to look like a liabilty we can't afford'. I'd say not, nowhere near.

Of course we don't have to agree with everything Sean does, I don't, you don't, none of us do, but when we have a basic disagreement about Tarkovski's fitness for purpose, I think I'm entitled to point out that Sean Dyche is on my side, not yours.

[sinkov]

Like I pointed out on another thread BT, 'young' Tom didn't even make the bench last night, he's as far away as ever. It's a complete mystery to me why he's still here. Why on earth don't we find him a decent D1/D2 club and let him get on with it, he can have a good career at that level, and higher if he proves good enough. The lad is just wasting his time with us.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

Like I pointed out on another thread BT, 'young' Tom didn't even make the bench last night, he's as far away as ever. It's a complete mystery to me why he's still here. Why on earth don't we find him a decent D1/D2 club and let him get on with it, he can have a good career at that level, and higher if he proves good enough. The lad is just wasting his time with us.

Pretty much got to agree with that sinkov. I will stop winding you up with this one, I promise!

We could probably extract £1 million off some team, somewhere needing a rugged, no frills centre half with a 25% sell on clause inserted?

[warminsterclaret]

Keane was able to establish himself when we were in the Championship. The Otter is trying to do likewise in the EPL when he's hardly played in over a year because he was waiting patiently behind Keane / Mee. He's a good footballer and we need to be patient with him.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

Tarka - The Otter! Lol!

[warminsterclaret]

Played well today apparently. Well done lad!

[oldcolner]

Played well today apparently. Well done lad!

BBC Report
Man of the match - James Tarkowski (Burnley)