If you listen to the manager all four of Burnley’s goals were down to the referee. The truth was rather different. Town outclassed by a side that since relegation have gone in an opposite direction to Luton.
Our owners do not believe in American investment. Truth is it isn’t harming Burnley, and it seems to have done wonders for Bournemouth.
Plenty of clubs have local heroes who have saved their team from the financial abyss. But in some cases those same heroes have recognised when football matters need higher expertise. Commercial interests require the best in class. And to take things to the next level, be it in data, recruitment, or off the pitch activities, you need new ideas.
Fascinating interview with Delia from Norwich recently who saved her club but now admits that in the current financial climate where ambitious clubs have deeper pockets, she needed to hand over the reins.
Town: Kaminski, Doughty (sub Lamine Fanne 59), Jones (sub Bowler 79), Bell, Naismith, Makosso, Clark (sub Alli 59), Walsh (sub McGuinness 25) Nelson, Aasgaard, Adebayo (sub Brown 59).