Austin's heroics are all in vain
11:30am Wednesday 3rd October 2012 in Sport
By Suzanne Geldard, Burnley FC reporter
BURNLEY manager Eddie Howe admitted he was “hugely disappointed and hugely frustrated” after the Clarets surrendered their lead three times against Sheffield Wednesday last night.
Top scorer Charlie Austin hit a hat-trick, but the striker was unable to fully celebrate his efforts as Burnley were held 3-3 at Turf Moor – their second draw in as many home games.
“We just weren't good enough defensively through the whole team,” said Howe.
“I felt we were open as soon as we kicked off. We didn’t defend well enough individually or collectively.
“We’ve got work to do.
“When we’ve scored the third goal, and there isn’t long left on the clock, we've got to make better decisions.
“The second goal was the worst though. I’ll have to see it again but I’m amazed how he (Chris O’Grady) has walked through the centre of our defence unopposed.
“We’ve got to make sure we go away and work on that. It’s hugely disappointing and frustrating.”
But there were positives for Howe.
“There were periods in the first half I thought we played as well as we have done this season,” he said.
“The first goal was fantastic – a really good move.
“But then we’ve conceded straight away.”
Of Austin, who took his tally for the season to 14 from just 11 games, Howe added: “He looks so confident in front of goal.
“The third goal was the pick.
“He’s certainly doing the business.
“But it’s a shame he can't celebrate his hat-trick because it hasn't won the game.”
Comments(13)
morleyclaret
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2:08pm Wed 3 Oct 12
molbol
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2:14pm Wed 3 Oct 12
no ney never
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4:00pm Wed 3 Oct 12
As for the bllsht following the millwall game that it was refereeing decisions that cost us 3 points...bllocks!...
it was letting them put 2 past us that cost us.
Any winning run we 'may' now put together will simply repeat last seasons run after the hull game, merely taking us from the relegation area to mid-table. That is not what I call improving and is assuming we are capable of putting such a run together, something I am clearly beginning to question.
It's no wonder people are beginning to drift away, we are far from improving on last season. Those fans who stayed on after relegation to give the club a chance are being turned off and it will once again be back down to us loyal clarets as far as atendance is concerned, hardly the boost we need in the age of the financial fair play rules.
For Fks sake Eddie, sort it out man!
Howe the Lads
MikeMada
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5:14pm Wed 3 Oct 12
We're easily in touch with the top 6 and there's much more to come as the team fit together.
It isn't only the defence here. The forwards and midfield have their part to play in not sloppily giving cheap possession away.
A bit more savvy when we score and generally being better with possession and we'll be well on our way.
As for the b45t4rd5 who have no interest in their own team anymore after the chicken pluckers have had their way with them, all I can say is ha, ha, ha. Come and support a decent team, cos you're f00k3d!
The future's claret!
aldrive2002
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6:05pm Wed 3 Oct 12
proud burnley lad
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6:28pm Wed 3 Oct 12
Harwoodstblue
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8:40pm Wed 3 Oct 12
no ney never wrote:Agent Kean is now available. If you're not happy with Eddie get in for him... HA HA HA
It's no good keep telling us there is work to do on the defensive side of our game, we've been saying it all last season and this. Start doing something about it now, this is a joke. This carries on for a second season then i'm afraid it will only serve to question the ability of the current management team to take us forward.
As for the bllsht following the millwall game that it was refereeing decisions that cost us 3 points...bllocks!...
it was letting them put 2 past us that cost us.
Any winning run we 'may' now put together will simply repeat last seasons run after the hull game, merely taking us from the relegation area to mid-table. That is not what I call improving and is assuming we are capable of putting such a run together, something I am clearly beginning to question.
It's no wonder people are beginning to drift away, we are far from improving on last season. Those fans who stayed on after relegation to give the club a chance are being turned off and it will once again be back down to us loyal clarets as far as atendance is concerned, hardly the boost we need in the age of the financial fair play rules.
For Fks sake Eddie, sort it out man!
Howe the Lads
burnleyglentoran
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8:56pm Wed 3 Oct 12
Harwoodstblue wrote:You posted wednesday 3 october 8.40 pm.
no ney never wrote:Agent Kean is now available. If you're not happy with Eddie get in for him... HA HA HA
It's no good keep telling us there is work to do on the defensive side of our game, we've been saying it all last season and this. Start doing something about it now, this is a joke. This carries on for a second season then i'm afraid it will only serve to question the ability of the current management team to take us forward.
As for the bllsht following the millwall game that it was refereeing decisions that cost us 3 points...bllocks!...
it was letting them put 2 past us that cost us.
Any winning run we 'may' now put together will simply repeat last seasons run after the hull game, merely taking us from the relegation area to mid-table. That is not what I call improving and is assuming we are capable of putting such a run together, something I am clearly beginning to question.
It's no wonder people are beginning to drift away, we are far from improving on last season. Those fans who stayed on after relegation to give the club a chance are being turned off and it will once again be back down to us loyal clarets as far as atendance is concerned, hardly the boost we need in the age of the financial fair play rules.
For Fks sake Eddie, sort it out man!
Howe the Lads
Your team are playing right now and your not their!
BRKFC - THE NATURAL CHOICE OF THE PLASTIC FAN SINCE 1995
Ferndown Steve
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9:40pm Wed 3 Oct 12
BB4Claret
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11:13pm Wed 3 Oct 12
On the wings : Stanislas has improved a great deal since last season, but he hasn't made a tackle yet this season. He needs to toughen up and stop being such a fairy ; Wallace is a deceiver and has been pretty much a waste of a shirt this season ; as for the joker Stewart, well it baffles me every time Eddie sends him onto the pitch - he can neither beat an opponent nor pass to a Claret shirt, let alone tackle anyone. The sooner he goes back to Hull, the better, as far as I'm concerned.
Stock is an intelligent player, but he's too slow and lightweight on the ball. He needs to beef up. (Q : Why did we buy him if we knew this ?)
Given that we do have limited resources, I would :
- have Shackell and Mee as the central defenders
- give Lafferty a chance again at left back
- use Mills as a left-winger (he's better going forward than defending)
- drop Wallace and Stewart completely
- give their places on the bench to Cameron Howieson and Steven Hewitt.
That leaves the central midfield as being 2 from : Marney, McCann, Bartley, Stock and Hewitt.
Grant, whom I have often criticised in the past, has greatly improved. (That's me eating humble pie) Trips is an automatic, as are the front two.
Eddie, if you can't see this from the touchline, then come and sit upstairs in the Jimmy Mac with us for a game or two.
COME ON BURNLEY !
no ney never
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3:24pm Thu 4 Oct 12
burnleyglentoran wrote:Same poster was at it while the real bstrds were at king georges one saturday morning trying to sort out a share scheme. Says it all really.
Harwoodstblue wrote:You posted wednesday 3 october 8.40 pm.
no ney never wrote:Agent Kean is now available. If you're not happy with Eddie get in for him... HA HA HA
It's no good keep telling us there is work to do on the defensive side of our game, we've been saying it all last season and this. Start doing something about it now, this is a joke. This carries on for a second season then i'm afraid it will only serve to question the ability of the current management team to take us forward.
As for the bllsht following the millwall game that it was refereeing decisions that cost us 3 points...bllocks!...
it was letting them put 2 past us that cost us.
Any winning run we 'may' now put together will simply repeat last seasons run after the hull game, merely taking us from the relegation area to mid-table. That is not what I call improving and is assuming we are capable of putting such a run together, something I am clearly beginning to question.
It's no wonder people are beginning to drift away, we are far from improving on last season. Those fans who stayed on after relegation to give the club a chance are being turned off and it will once again be back down to us loyal clarets as far as atendance is concerned, hardly the boost we need in the age of the financial fair play rules.
For Fks sake Eddie, sort it out man!
Howe the Lads
Your team are playing right now and your not their!
BRKFC - THE NATURAL CHOICE OF THE PLASTIC FAN SINCE 1995
Howe the lads
jellybiff
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8:18pm Thu 4 Oct 12
RUinsane says...
12:46pm Wed 3 Oct 12
.( Austin Gone In Jan )
Well done agent Howe, just enough points on the board to keep you in the mix, ready for an all out assualt on relegation once Austin has been sold to the highest bidder in January
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