Pools one of many August challenges for Burnley


Owen Coyle - tough start

By Charlie Summerbell
August 13 2009

Premiership new boys Burnley visit Hartlepool in the second round of the Carling Cup in the middle of a run of fixtures which can probably be classified as the toughest in the Lancashire club’s recent history. Under boss Owen Coyle they know they are facing a difficult season in the top grade, but August is going to be a real test for them.

They play Pools on a date yet to be fixed in week beginning August 24, after a Sunday home game against Everton. That Premiership match comes just four days after playing champions Manchester United at Turf Moor.

And to complete a busy first month in the Premiership Burnley go to Chelsea on Saturday August 29.
So perhaps they won’t be regarding the trip to the Vic as their most difficult test of the month.
The chances are that they will play an under-strength team, even against a Pools side that sent Premiership West Brom and Stoke tumbling from cup competitions last season.
It looks like being another great chance of a giant-killing.

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Pools one of many August challenges for Burnley
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The Collector
13/08/2009 20:37
What's the capacity at your place & how many tickets are we likely to be offered?

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Rift House
14/08/2009 12:43
Capacity only about 7,000 ... just under 1,000 for away fans.
But I bet it's going to be on the telly - it's bound to be on Wed, with Burnley having a Sunday game the weekend before.

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OptionalCapers
23/08/2009 22:12
I couldn't say for sure but I doubt Owen Coyle will play an understrength side. He'll want to win the cup not get knocked out. Hartlepool represent a very tricky tie for us and if we take it lightly we'll get knocked out.



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SportNetwork HQ
24/08/2009 10:58
Cant believe Burnely will sned anything other than their reserves. they're doing really well in the Premiership and wont want to risk any injuries.

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OptionalCapers
24/08/2009 12:13
Wagga Dot I'll be very disappointed if we put our reservse out. We came close to the final last season and want to go two better this time.



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Rift House
24/08/2009 12:48
Great start for Burnley, but the same applied to Hull last season. Long way to go and Coyle won't want to risk injuries will he?

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The Collector
24/08/2009 13:56
Looking more like it will be the reserves, or at least a mix of. Keeper Penny might get a good testing then. (Sm147)

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Rift House
24/08/2009 17:23
That will do us nicely.

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OptionalCapers
25/08/2009 00:19
Fingers crossed for a good game today. Hopefully finished in 90 minutes as I'd like to get home at a reasonable time.



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SportNetwork HQ
25/08/2009 10:48
Its only a couple of hours to Burnley. Stop for a pint mate you'll find we are a friendly lot and dont worry about picking up injuries we must be the least physical team in the leagues

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Rift House
25/08/2009 16:46
"Least physical" = soft as sh***

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