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.
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Sean Dyche feels Burnley are ‘brighter’ after free week
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.
Sam Allardyce targets eight more clean sheets to secure Premier League survival
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 heartened by 10-man West Brom’s display in Burnley stalemate
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.
Sean Dyche backs Burnley striker Jay Rodriguez to continue to contribute
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 assessing injuries to Johann Berg Gudmundsson and Robbie Brady
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 feels Fulham are on right track in bid to claw their way to safety
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.
Sean Dyche could have ‘a little bit more money’ to spend in next transfer window
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.
Sean Dyche says Ben Mee is ‘fine’ but Burnley captain will not be risked
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 calls on Crystal Palace to find form without Wilfried Zaha
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.
Sean Dyche: Decision to rest players in midweek FA Cup loss paid off for 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: New owners’ plans for Burnley women’s team ‘a great step’ for club
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 has never known a ‘tougher long period’ at Burnley as injuries bite
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: FA Cup exit will not impact Burnley’s Premier League survival bid
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.
Bournemouth staff member alerted Sean Dyche to Erik Pieters ‘admin error’
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.
FA Cup run means nothing unless you win it, says Burnley boss Sean Dyche
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 says league remains Burnley priority ahead of Bournemouth FA Cup tie
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.
Caretaker boss Jonathan Woodgate taking one game at a time at Bournemouth
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.
Sean Dyche urges Burnley to maintain attacking impetus shown against Brighton
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 scratching his head as Burnley take just one point 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.
Laughter is the best medicine for Sean Dyche and Burnley
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 not dwelling on missed transfer targets amid injury woes
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.
Tonight we enjoy this win, tomorrow we think about the next game – Pep Guardiola
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.
Dyche’s lookalike love recognised and Jota’s back – Wednesday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.
One of the best bits of fun you’ll have – Sean Dyche reveals love for lookalikes
Sean Dyche has suggested a novel way for football managers to help fans beat lockdown blues – playing lookalikes.
Dwight McNeil reinvigorated by injury lay-off, says Burnley boss Sean Dyche
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: Burnley’s squad is good enough to compete despite no new signings
Sean Dyche has voiced confidence in the squad he has at Burnley after deadline day passed with no new arrivals at Turf Moor.
Chelsea decide against allowing Billy Gilmour to go out on loan
Chelsea have chosen not to send Billy Gilmour out on loan, the PA news agency understands.
Thomas Tuchel is prepared to take his time with ‘sensitive’ Timo Werner
Thomas Tuchel will continue to employ a kid-gloves method to help “sensitive” Timo Werner battle past his Chelsea scoring duck.
Timo Werner’s confidence will only return when he scores – Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel has admitted Timo Werner needs to break his scoring duck to restore his dented confidence with Chelsea.