Sean Dyche praised Manchester City for their efforts in claiming a crucial Premier League win at Burnley. A Sergio Aguero goal that crossed the line by an inch was enough to pick up another three points to leave the Blues in control of their own fate with two games to go. Pep Guardiola talked glowingly afterwards of the preparations his side had put in for a notoriously tricky ground, crediting his side for not conceding a corner or a shot on target against a team excellent from dead ball situations. Dyche was also happy with his side for their performance against the reigning champions, and impressed by the lengths that Guardiola went to to tie up the game by bringing on two defenders for two forwards in the final ten minutes. Burnley vs Man City reaction Highlights: All the fallout from City's crucial win Player ratings: Bernardo Silva brilliant but Leroy Sane poor Verdict: City show one thing Liverpool FC cannot match Guardiola: What pleased City boss Aguero: Striker equals … [Read more...] about The Man City tactic vs Burnley that thrilled Sean Dyche
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Sean Dyche urges Burnley fans to enjoy final three games
Sport by Press Association April 26, 2019, 1:39 pm Send us a story Sign up to our Sport newsletter Burnley boss Sean Dyche hopes the club’s fans can savour his side’s final three Premier League games of the campaign. The Clarets clinched the point they needed from a hard-fought 2-2 draw at Chelsea on Monday night to virtually guarantee their top-flight status for another season. Dyche’s side sit nine points clear of third-bottom Cardiff with a vastly-superior goal difference and could have a big say in the title race when Manchester City visit Turf Moor on Sunday. “It’s not completely done but (we’re) a strong way towards it,” said Dyche, whose side also face Everton and Arsenal. “They’re an enjoyable three games from a fan point of view. “I think most people at Christmas would have thought we needed snookers to get out of where we were. “Now they can enjoy these games without those huge … [Read more...] about Sean Dyche urges Burnley fans to enjoy final three games
Burnley defender James Tarkowski is becoming the full package having worked with Sean Dyche and Gareth Southgate
Burnley centre back James Tarkowski feels he’s becoming a more complete package due to tailoring his roles towards both club and country. The 26-year-old might be coached by former defenders at both domestic and international level, but his job specification alters in each respect.Tarkowski has only played 151 minutes for England in games against Italy and Switzerland, operating in a couple of positions across a back three, where the emphasis during each camp has been to get comfortable on the ball and play out from the back.The former Brentford man has also enjoyed having the ball at his feet for the Clarets in the Premier League this term but, statistically, his game is categorised under the more ‘old school’ art of defending.Tarkowski was top of the blocks in the top flight with 47 prior to Burnley’s trip to Stamford Bridge last night, seven ahead of team mate Ben Mee.He had made the second most clearances in the division (203), just 16 short of AFC … [Read more...] about Burnley defender James Tarkowski is becoming the full package having worked with Sean Dyche and Gareth Southgate
Sean Dyche counting down the days until VAR comes to the Premier League
Sean Dyche cannot wait for VAR to be used in the Premier League next season. The Burnley manager just wishes it had been around on his biggest day as a player 22 years ago. Dyche was captain of Chesterfield in 1997, then in the third tier, who were playing Middlesbrough in an FA Cup semi-final at Old Trafford. The Spireites were already leading 2-1 when a shot from Jon Howard struck the underside of the bar and bounced over the line. Neither referee David Elleray nor his assistants saw it and the goal was not given. Boro fought back to draw the match 3-3 before winning the replay and Dyche’s dream of playing at Wembley was dashed. Those thoughts came flooding back as he watched the dramatic Champions League tie between Manchester City and Tottenham last Wednesday as VAR ruled out Raheem Sterling’s injury time goal for offside and sent Spurs into the semi-finals. “VAR has to be right,” says the Burnley boss ahead of tonight’s Premier League away at … [Read more...] about Sean Dyche counting down the days until VAR comes to the Premier League
Sean Dyche: Dwight McNeil will not be distracted by outside noise
Sport by Press Association 19/04/2019, 10:33 pm Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Burnley manager Sean Dyche believes teenager Dwight McNeil will not be distracted by any “outside noise” as he continues his rapid rise in the game. McNeil has made 16 starts for Burnley in the Premier League this season, scoring three goals and providing five assists, and helped the Clarets all-but secure their top-flight safety. The 19-year-old winger trained with England’s senior squad for the first time while on duty with the under-20s last month and has inevitably been linked with a move away from Turf Moor, but Dyche is confident McNeil will take it all in his stride. “He’s been here long enough to see that happen to other players, hopefully he’ll take it as one of those things,” Dyche said ahead of Monday’s trip to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. “He’s certainly in a balanced environment … [Read more...] about Sean Dyche: Dwight McNeil will not be distracted by outside noise