Apex Scores Lite Apex Scores Lite flag
back Voltar
'Grim day brings the R-word into focus'
View from the press box column graphic with Scott Read, BBC Radio Lancashire byline

Saturday's game at Cardiff ended with a mass brawl as the players, including some of Burnley's substitutes, clashed on the pitch.

They completely lost their cool, it was embarrassing and will probably result in an FA charge and possibly a club fine.

Having just watched their side capitulate from 4-1 up to 5-4 down inside the final half an hour, the supporters who travelled to Cardiff, and those following back home, were then subjected to that reaction.

The lack of discipline and respect shown during those final few moments of the game was a dreadful look on a grim day for the club.

The contrast from this Burnley side to the one that won promotion under Scott Parker could not be greater, and it's not just about the numbers.

Although, the numbers are worth looking at.

Just 16 goals conceded during that promotion season. It's now 31 goals against this time round already. They've taken the lead in 10 of their 15 league games and only won once. They've lost 23 points from winning positions.

Burnley have gone from having a team that was relatable and likeable, that ran and worked hard and represented the club, to one that has forgotten how to win and has no way of dealing with adversity.

The squad looks bloated, poorly balanced and far too injury-prone and with too many who probably don't want to be there.

It's been 26 years since Burnley last played outside England's top two divisions.

Could the club cope with a relegation to League One? The longer the season goes on, it's a question that is increasingly difficult to avoid asking.

You may like

Kevin Foote: Why the ULM game is called the ‘biggest test of the season’ for the Cajuns

theadvocate.com 2 horas atrás

Everything ASU Head Hockey Coach Dave Hakstol Said after Sunday's Loss to Denver in Tempe

si.com 3 horas atrás

The Numbers Game: Kane prepares to make England history versus Croatia

soccernews.com 6 horas atrás

Savage denies media work is impacting role as manager

bbc.co.uk 8 horas atrás

Brazilian Alysson becomes a starter after injury-hit first year at Villa

sportsmole.co.uk 2 horas atrás

Rio Ngumoha explains why he left Chelsea for Liverpool: 'No-brainer'

aol.com 2 horas atrás

How Mississippi Valley State, with a schedule that went viral, notched its 'best loss' in 14 years

cbssports.com 4 horas atrás

Season Preview: Can Wake Women’s Basketball Sustain Their Consistent Improvement

si.com 1 hora atrás

'It takes a commitment': Texas A&M players on how to close out 2026 strong

aol.com 30 minutos atrás

Pocognoli to lean on Scotland's 'captain group of five'

bbc.co.uk 13 minutos atrás