Burnley 1 Sheffield United 0


By Burnley FC
December 29 2020

Ben Mee’s first Turf Moor goal in six years handed Burnley a priceless new year boost.

 The skipper popped up with a timely winner – his first strike at home since January 2015 – to get the Clarets back to winning ways.

 The magnitude of the game was palpable, as United looked to avoid a worst ever start by a Premier League club.

 Burnley, in contrast, were looking to extend their unbeaten home run to five games as they continue to pull themselves away from the danger zone.

 And Mee’s second goal of 2020, following his winning header at Crystal Palace in June, was the perfect way to see out the year in a scrappy encounter.

 The Clarets welcomed back Robbie Brady, although left-sided wide-man Dwight McNeil failed to recover from a groin injury to take his place in the starting line-up, while strikers Jay Rodriguez and Matej Vydra were both absent from the squad.

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Burnley 1 Sheffield United 0
Posted by: TheLongside.co.uk (IP Logged)
Date: 29/12/2020 20:29

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Re: Burnley 1 Sheffield United 0
Posted by: Foreverclaret (IP Logged)
Date: 29/12/2020 20:33

Will gladly take the 3 points from that one, a good defensive display all round with Ben Mee edging MOM, I sincerely hope Taylor is not going to be out for too long. Could do with a bit more fire power upfront, with the takeover now looking positive, hopefully the funds will be there to strengthen the squad.
Well done lads (Sm152)

Re: Burnley 1 Sheffield United 0
Posted by: fulledgelad (IP Logged)
Date: 29/12/2020 21:52

3 Points...A win is a win as we say.

I thought Brownhill shaded MOM. He's been absolutely fantastic of late.

I'll certainly enjoy my three bottles of real ale tonight.
And maybe a glass or 2 of red wine for a nightcap.

Re: Burnley 1 Sheffield United 0
Posted by: Brian O'Neil (IP Logged)
Date: 30/12/2020 00:26

3 points is the real deal at the mo for sure. Our strikers are not where we are weak imo, it is a creative midfield which would relieve pressure on defense and release our strikers to do their stuff. A little extra quality built on incrementally is the job in hand. We have done exceptionally well on a limited budget so the ethos should continue with a very targeted acquisition program. We are Burnley when we look in the mirror come morning. Cracking win, well done.



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