Pandemic has had big effect on Premier League performances – Sean Dyche
Burnley boss Sean Dyche believes the pandemic has had an effect on Premier League performances in ways beyond the lack of fans in stadiums and a relentless schedule.
Burnley boss Sean Dyche believes the pandemic has had an effect on Premier League performances in ways beyond the lack of fans in stadiums and a relentless schedule.
Sean Dyche is hoping Burnley will head to Tottenham this weekend with a bit more of a spring in their step after a full week of preparations.
West Brom kept a clean sheet for the first time under Sam Allardyce’s stewardship on Saturday afternoon and the veteran manager believes his side need at least eight more to retain their Premier League place.
Sam Allardyce was heartened by West Brom’s display after Semi Ajayi’s red card but the veteran manager lamented the missed opportunities in a goalless Premier League draw at Burnley that has done little for their survival prospects.
Burnley boss Sean Dyche is confident fit-again striker Jay Rodriguez will continue to score and create goals after looking back to his best in the past week.
Burnley are assessing the injuries to Robbie Brady and Johann Berg Gudmundsson but Clarets boss Sean Dyche admits their chances of being available against West Brom “do not look good”.
Scott Parker believes Fulham are moving in the right direction after following up victory at Everton last weekend with a battling 1-1 draw at Burnley on Wednesday evening.
Burnley boss Sean Dyche believes there could be “a little bit more money” made available for transfers in the future under new owners ALK Capital.
Burnley boss Sean Dyche insists Ben Mee is “fine” after he was taken off on a stretcher at the weekend, but the captain will sit out Wednesday’s home Premier League game against Fulham due to concussion protocols.
Jordan Ayew has urged his Crystal Palace team-mates to ease the pressure on Wilfried Zaha after another defeat without him on Saturday to Burnley.
Burnley manager Sean Dyche insisted the 3-0 win at Crystal Palace vindicated his decision to rotate his squad for the midweek clash with Bournemouth and also provided a positive update on captain Ben Mee.
Sean Dyche believes Burnley’s long-term plans to professionalise the women’s team represent just the beginning of the vision of the club’s new ownership.
Sean Dyche believes Burnley’s selection problems this season have been the most difficult of his eight and a half years at the club as they deal with an unrelenting schedule.
Sean Dyche believes it is “impossible” for Burnley’s surprise FA Cup exit to have any impact on their attempt to beat the drop in the Premier League.
Burnley manager Sean Dyche revealed he was made aware of Erik Pieters’ ineligibility for their FA Cup fifth-round clash against Bournemouth at Turf Moor by a staff member of the visiting team.
Sean Dyche insisted he would take no satisfaction from Burnley reaching the latter stages of the FA Cup unless they went all the way, as he said: “If you get knocked out, it means nothing.”
Sean Dyche wants to progress further in this season’s FA Cup but the Burnley manager insists the “real goal” is maintaining the club’s place in the Premier League.
Jonathan Woodgate insisted his only remit at Bournemouth is to win Tuesday’s FA Cup tie at Burnley but did admit his first week at the south coast club was not an enjoyable one.
Burnley manager Sean Dyche admitted he has challenged the conviction of his side going forward but he was heartened what they showed in the second half in the 1-1 draw against Brighton.
Sean Dyche was left scratching his head after Burnley were unable to claim all three points against Brighton but the Clarets boss was delighted with his side’s performance in the 1-1 draw at a sodden Turf Moor.
Sean Dyche believes humour has been a useful distraction for Burnley in some situations where they have found themselves with their backs to the wall in the Premier League.
Sean Dyche was reluctant to discuss Burnley’s latest spate of injuries but he insisted there is no disappointment at being unable to bolster his squad during the January transfer window.
Pep Guardiola admitted his table-topping Manchester City side would not have long to enjoy their win over Burnley as a challenging run of fixtures looms.
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.
Sean Dyche has suggested a novel way for football managers to help fans beat lockdown blues – playing lookalikes.
Burnley boss Sean Dyche believes Dwight McNeil’s recent injury setback may have been a blessing in disguise as the England Under-21 winger gets back towards his best form.
Sean Dyche has voiced confidence in the squad he has at Burnley after deadline day passed with no new arrivals at Turf Moor.
Chelsea have chosen not to send Billy Gilmour out on loan, the PA news agency understands.
Thomas Tuchel will continue to employ a kid-gloves method to help “sensitive” Timo Werner battle past his Chelsea scoring duck.
Thomas Tuchel has admitted Timo Werner needs to break his scoring duck to restore his dented confidence with Chelsea.