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At least Bobby got some revenge in the next game!

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Thanks guys. Quite where the 6-0 comes from I have no idea it seems out of place with the rest of the results but meh I aint complaining

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Saturday – 20/11/04, Championship game 17

Burnley v Sunderland
@Turf Moor

Sunderland were the next visitors to Turf Moor and after the defeat to West Ham Robinson hoped his team could bounce back. It was going to be a thankless task up against promotion favourites. Saying that Sunderland themselves have struggled this season and aren’t living up to expectations. Still it would prove to be a difficult game, Robinson changed nothing though hoping consistency would be the key. Valois had shaken off an injury enough to get on the bench other than that it was the team that lost to West Ham.

There was a very slow start to the game the first bit of action of note was a foul by Noel Hunt a Sunderland striker. Hunt heading against the bar but fouling his marker in the process. Then it was Burnley’s chance to score as Blake engineered a chance for Moore, but the under pressure striker’s shot was miraculously tipped round the post. From the resulting corner Richard Chaplow lost his marker and powerfully headed home giving Burnley the lead. Burnley then pilled on the pressure the front pair of Blake and Moore linking up well together. The game then opened up into a more even affair, Sunderland denied an equaliser on 40 minutes. Marcus Stewart was adjudged to be offside when he headed home a cross.

The visitors spurned a couple of chances early in the second half. Burnley then managed to got a foothold on the game and get themselves back attacking. Stewart timed his run to perfection this time as he got on the end of a Wright cross to level things up 10 minutes into the second half. The game went lifeless after the goal, neither side willing to commit to try and get a winner. In the end Robinson settled for a draw.

Burnley 1 v 1 Sunderland

Goals: Burnley: Chaplow 19 - Sunderland: Stewart 55

MoM: Moore
Att: 21,883
Ref: Steve Tomlin

Shermanez

*sniff*

reading about Blake and Chaplow makes me sad thinking of the good ol' days

nice to see a few wins returning! i had to re-read the moore hat-trick a few times in disbelief. :thup:

UTC!

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Chaplow is great in the game, however Valois is by far the best player in the team (in my game at least)

Tuesday - 23/11/04, Championship game 18

Sheff Utd v Burnley
@Bramall Lane

The steel city club were currently occupying the last playoff spot and were on a good run of form. Burnley’s draw against Sunderland steadied the nerves after the defeat to West Ham. Robinson knew it was going to be one hell of a hard game. He prepared a very defensive outlook with the 4-1-4-1 system being deployed. Yates sat just in front of the back four with Grant and Chaplow in the centre of midfield. Blake was the loan striker having to make his own chances as they came to him. The game went as everyone expected, Sheff Utd pilling on the pressure and dominating the game. Despite all their shots none of them really troubled the Burnley goal. Seldom chances fell Burnley’s way and those that did yielded nothing. As the game progressed it became obvious that it was going to be a goalless game. Everyone thought it would be a good result for Burnley. Robinson had other ideas, with 10 minutes of the game left he changed things around. He threw on Lynch, Hyde and Moore for Yates, Grant and Blake respectively. Now with an attacking 4-4-2 line up he hoped the sudden change would throw Sheff Utd and give them a chance to get a surprise winner. It was a gamble which would see them either win or lose. Fortunately it paid off as Lynch finished off a one on one chance to get Burnley a winner.

Sheff Utd 0 v 1 Burnley

Goals: Burnley: Lynch 86

Bookings: Sheff Utd: Francis, Morgan, Tonge, Cadamateri - Burnley: Chaplow, Yates

MoM: Valois
Att: 19,452
Ref: Clive Penton

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Saturday – 27/11/04, Championship game 19

Burnley v Wigan
@Turf Moor

Another team failing expectations was Burnley’s next opponents Wigan. They were sitting in the relegation spots, they should be pushing for a playoff spot. They hadn’t won in seven games and their confidence was low. Robinson knew what they were going through but sympathy had no place in his mind. His team was going to attack and harass Wigan and take three more points from them, now his team were playing well perhaps they could sneak a playoff place.

It came as no surprise to everyone that Burnley took the game by the throat right from the off. Wigan’s resistance lasted no longer than six minutes as Sinclair headed home a corner. Sam watching from the stands expected a romp from his side, but instead of turning the screw they allowed Wigan into the game. They started to string together passes and create a few chances. Then from a nothing free kick Bullard picked up the ball in the penalty area and fired through a crowd of players into the back of the net. The second half was just frustrating, Burnley performed as they should have done for the whole of the first half. Wigan were permanently on the back foot and chance after chance came the home sides way. None of them were put away as they should have and the game ended in a draw.

Burnley 1 v 1 Wigan

Goals: Burnley: Sinclair 6 - Wigan: Bullard 34

Bookings: Burnley: Camara, Valois - Wigan: Thome

MoM: Filan (Wigan)
Att: 22,599
Ref: Amy Rayner

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Saturday - 04/12/04, Championship game 20

Derby v Burnley
@Pride Park

This game like the Sheff Utd game would be a tough challenge for Burnley. Derby were currently 4th in the league as well as being the home side. Robinson approached this game as he did the Sheffield game, very defensively. Yates sitting in front of the defence came in for Moore and Grant came in for Hyde. Unfortunately Proudlock and Lynch’s loan deals had ended and their parent clubs refused to extend the loans. Robinson was disappointed to see them leave, especially Proudlock who had impressed.

There was a surprised start to the game, Burnley were controlling the early stages. After receiving a pass from Blake, Valois embarked on a mazy run through the Derby team. From the halfway line he ended up with a one on one situation that he came out on top of. Burnley had a surprised lead but a goal well worth of the effort of Valois. Robinson was ecstatic and hoped his team could hold out for the remaining 85 minutes. Despite Burnley’s defensive tactics they were equal to Derby and created many chances.

The second half started as the game should have, Derby dominated the opening encounters probing for an equaliser. Again a Burnley attack opened up the Derby defence this time Lennon and Blake liking up. Blake then unleashed a 25 yard screamer into the top corner. Things were going their way this game and it seemed they would come out on top. Derby just couldn’t find a way through a stubborn Burnley defence. As the final whistle went the fans in the away end were ecstatic, this was a fantastic result.

Derby 0 v 2 Burnley

Goals: Burnley: Valois 6, Blake 70

Bookings: Derby: Konjic - Burnley: Lennon, Chaplow

MoM: Camara
Att: 22,928
Ref: Clive Penton

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Saturday – 11/12/04, Championship game 21

Burnley v Nottm Forest
@Turf Moor

The TV cameras were at Turf Moor for the game against Forest. Last time they were on TV was a 0-0 against Preston. So whether their presence here today is a promising sign or not Robinson would find out. John decided to go with the 4-4-2 formation with Yates and Grant in midfield to give it a solid feel. Roche had picked up a knock in the victory over Derby and was out for two weeks. Chaplow had picked up his fifth yellow card and was suspended for this game. John McGreal who had been suffering from a loss of confidence and form was handed a start and new loan signing Benjamin Collett from Man U was on the bench. Collett was brought in to provide cover for the right wing as Lennon would now start there. Also on the bench was young starlet Cayne Hanley, the 16 year old had performed magnificently for the reserves and under 18s earning him a first team call up. The game itself was highly disappointing and not a good advert for the league. Robinson had no doubt Sky had regretted the decision to choose this fixture. Burnley sank to a single goal scored by David Johnson.

Burnley 0 v 1 Nottm Forest

Goals: Nottm Forest: Johnson 11

Bookings: Burnley: Camara, McGreal, Yates - Nottm Forest: Louis-Jean, Emara, Hjelde, Chipo

MoM: Johnson (Forest)
Att: 20,056
Ref: Paul Robinson

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Tuesday - 14/12/04, Championship game 22

Plymouth v Burnley
@Home Park

Robinson’s optimism of sneaking a playoff spot was all but gone after the defeat to Forest. Had they won that game then perhaps it could have become a reality. Today it was a tough away game to a mid table Plymouth. Peter Bardsley had been drafted in on loan from Man U to give extra options at the back. With Roche out he would swap with McGreal for an immediate start. Other than that it was the same team and tactics that went out on the field against Nottingham Forest.

Plymouth got off to a flyer as a Marino Keith cross was parried away by Coyne the ball fell to Norris who put it in the net. It was all Plymouth, Burnley barely got out of their half. Burnley did manage to earn themselves a free kick near the edge of the box but that was cleared easily. The way things were going it wasn’t going to be long before Plymouth went two ahead. Marino Keith obliged with a stunning shot from 20 yards out which somehow sailed over Coyne who was on the edge of his six yard box then under the bar.

The second half saw Hyde and Chaplow on for Grant and Yates. Going for broke Robinson told his charges to go and attack and try and get something from the game. The second half started how the first ended with Plymouth piling forward looking for a third. Burnley did start to come into it and put the home side on the back foot. One of their attacks led to a scramble in the box, the ball screwed out wide to Valois who chipped it back in where Blake nodded it past the keeper at the near post. Ten minutes later Plymouth put a good move together and Lowndes fired them 3-1 ahead. At that point Robinson thought it was all over. Plymouth kept the pressure on but a quick counter attack saw Valois pull the ball back to Hyde who let loose a superb shot to give Burnley a chance. When 90 minutes ticked round Robinson thought they were very unlucky. However, just before the final whistle with the final attack of the game Lennon passed the ball under the keeper to Moore who got to the ball just before his marker and toe ended the ball into the net.

Plymouth 3 v 3 Burnley

Goals: Plymouth: Norris 2, Keith 27, Lowndes 67 - Burnley: Blake 57, Hyde 76, Moore 91

Bookings: Plymouth: Friio - Burnley: Sinclair

MoM: Valois
Att: 19,078
Ref: Graham Sailsbury

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Saturday – 18/12/04, Championship game 23

Burnley v Crewe
@Turf Moor

This was being tipped by the papers as a relegation battle. Both sides were marked to go down at the end of the season. Robinson would like to think that Burnley were doing well enough to avoid relegation. Valois was publicly praised for his performances by his manager. In the same press conference when asked about today’s game Robinson said if wining made it harder for Crewe to avoid relegation then he wouldn’t lose sleep over it. Robinson decided to go with an attacking 4-4-2 formation, Chaplow and Hyde coming in for Yates and Grant. Other than that the team was the same that faced Plymouth. This game went exactly the same way as the game against Derby but for Crewe. It was Crewe who put away their chance, and what a finish, Bell curling the ball into the net from 35 yards. Robinson was very disappointed about how the game panned out.

Burnley 0 v 1 Crewe

Goals: Crewe: Bell 23

Bookings: Burnley: Bardsley - Crewe: McCready, Roberts, White

MoM: Jones (Crewe)
Att: 17,516
Ref: Mark Warren