' MATCH THREAD : BURNLEY v CARDIFF CITY ' MATCH THREAD '

BURNLEY v CARDIFF CITY
Championship
Tuesday, 5 April, 19:45
Turf Moor, Burnley

Team : Marshall, Peltier, Manga, Morrison, Malone, Dikgacoi, O'Keefe, Ralls, Lawrence, Immers and Pilkington.

Subs : Moore, Fabio, Whittingham, Noone, Gunnarsson, Ameobi and Zohore.

Pay on the Night

300 City fans are expected to travel, with over 200 sold.

LATEST TEAM NEWS

Championship leaders Burnley could be unchanged for the visit of Cardiff.

Defender Ben Mee has recovered from a back problem and striker Ashley Barnes (knee) is fit again after a long injury absence.

Cardiff are hoping defender Matthew Connolly is well enough to play after being sidelined because of illness on Saturday.

Manager Russell Slade has no fresh injury concerns, though defender Ben Turner (knee) is still sidelined.




" UPDATED DAILY "

04/04/16

Team News

Burnley

Burnley are waiting to hear from the FA regarding Joey Barton’s antics last time out but Scott Arfield is battling for a return after picking up a back injury while on international duty with Canada. Dean Marney is also on his way back from injury as well as Ashley Barnes who has been out since May but both have little match fitness and are unlikely to be involved.

Cardiff City

Matthew Connolly is battling for a return but is likely to miss out, the former QPR centre-back missed his first game of the season in Cardiff’s last outing. Ben Turner is the only other concern and he remains out until late April with a long-term knee injury


Latest News

Cardiff take on league leaders Burnley at Turf Moor on Tuesday evening. Following a home win against Derby on Saturday this is a huge game for Cardiff.

Possible Lineups

Cardiff City

1 Marshall
2 Peltier
4 Morrison
5 Ecuele Manga
28 Malone
11 Noone
22 O'Keefe
8 Ralls
7 Whittingham
13 Pilkington
27 Immers


Burnley

1 Heaton
2 Lowton
5 Keane
6 Mee
23 Ward
21 Boyd
13 Barton
14 Jones
37 Arfield
9 Vokes
7 Gray


The Opposition



Burnley

Burnley Football Club are a professional football club based in Burnley, Lancashire, that play in The Championship, the second highest level of English football. Nicknamed The Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were one of the founder members of the Football League in 1888. The club colours of claret and blue were adopted in 1910 in tribute to the dominant club of English football at the time, Aston Villa. It was thought the colours might lift and inspire Burnley to emulate the aforementioned side; the colours before claret and blue were yellow and black. Their home ground since 1883 has been Turf Moor, the longest continuously professional used football ground in the world with a natural turf. In the 2014–15 Premier League season, Turf Moor was the longest continuously professional used football ground in the top tier in the world.

Burnley have been Football League Champions twice, in 1920–21[3] and 1959–60, have won the FA Cup once, in 1914, and have won the Community Shield twice, in 1960 and 1973. The Clarets also reached the 1961 quarter-finals of the European Cup. They are one of only three teams to have won all top four professional divisions of English football, along with Wolverhampton Wanderers and Preston North End.

Burnley have got many records and firsts to their name. Burnley are the smallest town in England to have produced a First Division winning side. In the 1950s and 1960s, Burnley were one of the most innovative sides in world football, mostly due to Bob Lord, Alan Brown and Harry Potts. Burnley were for example a major factor in the development of youth academies around the world, by being the first ever club in the world to have built a training centre (Gawthorpe) next to their stadium. This process resulted in much greater development for youth players. Not long after, some of the most prestigious clubs around the world emulated Burnley.

The absolute highlight for Burnley in this period was the English title win in 1959–60. The "Republic of Burnley" won the championship on the last day, beating Manchester City 1–2 at Maine Road, while Burnley had not topped the table all season long before the Manchester City game. Burnley's championship winning squad was, except three bought players none of which had played a single Football League game before, entirely made up of youth players who came through the Gawthorpe ranks. Burnley's style of play also won many admirers, including all-time First Division top scorer Jimmy Greaves. Burnley's style of play was attacking and they were deadly at standard situations. It had its origins in ex-Burnley manager Alan Brown. He introduced at his time at Burnley in 1954 a pioneering use of short corners and huge array of free kick routines, which were copied across the land. Burnley was therefore known as the "deadball wizards". Burnley also introduced the then unknown concept of Total Football in Britain during that period, which made Burnley one of the more attacking sides in the country.

The club spent most of their early history in England's top two football divisions, but remained outside the top flight from 1976 to 2009. From 1985 to 1992 they had a seven-year spell in the lowest tier of the Football League. In 1987 they narrowly avoided relegation to the Conference. Between 2000 and 2009 they played in the second tier of English football, until they gained promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 33 years after winning the 2009 Championship play-off final, but were relegated after a single season. The club played in the Premier League again in 2014–15 after being promoted from the Football League Championship at the end of the 2013–14 season as runners-up to Leicester City. However, on 9 May 2015, Burnley were relegated back to the Championship despite a 1–0 win against relegation rivals Hull City


2015/16 Latest Results

Cardiff

SAT 2 APR 2016 - CHAMPIONSHIP Cardiff 2 - 1 Derby
SAT 19 MAR 2016 - CHAMPIONSHIP Reading 1 - 1 Cardiff
SAT 13 MAR 2016 - CHAMPIONSHIP Cardiff 1 - 0 Ipswich
TUE 8 MAR 2016 - CHAMPIONSHIP Cardiff 0 - 2 Leeds


Burnley

SAT 19 MAR 2016 - CHAMPIONSHIP Burnley 1 - 1 Wolves
SAT 12 MAR 2016 - CHAMPIONSHIP Huddersfield 1 - 3 Burnley
TUE 8 MAR 2016 - CHAMPIONSHIP Fulham 2 - 3 Burnley
SAT 5 MAR 2016 - CHAMPIONSHIP Burnley 1 - 0 Blackburn


Recent meetings

2012/2013 Sat 20 Apr Burnley 1 - 1 Cardiff City Championship (Cardiff are champions)
2012/2013 Sat 27 Oct Cardiff City 4 - 0 Burnley Championship
2011/2012 Sun 18 Mar Cardiff City 0 - 0 Burnley Championship
2011/2012 Tue 25 Oct Cardiff City 1 - 0 Burnley League Cup
2011/2012 Sat 20 Aug Burnley 1 - 1 Cardiff City Championship


Previous Highlights




Match Odds

Cardiff 10/3
Draw 11/4
Burnley 19/20


Turf Moor



Key facts

Club: Burnley FC
Opening: 1883
Capacity: 22,619 seats

History and description

Burnley moved to Turf Moor in 1883, nine months after the club had formed. The first match played at the ground was against Rawtenstall (3-6), though at that point the stadium was nothing more than a pitch next to a cricket ground.

One year later, a first grand stand was constructed, and soon after a terrace that could hold about 5,000 people. The rest of the stadium consisted of a natural mound on which spectators could stand.

Two covered stands were built in 1908, and at that time the stadium could hold more than 50,000 spectators.

Turf Moor recorded its highest attendance in 1924, when 54,755 people watched an FA Cup match between Burnley and Huddersfield Town.

The stadium underwent a next major redevelopment in 1954 with the construction of the vast Longside terrace.

Fifteen year later, in 1969, the Cricket Field Stand was built. It was one of the first examples of a modern stand and also contained the dressing rooms, which made Turf Moor one of the few grounds in the football league with the dressing rooms behind the goal.

The construction of the Bee Hole End terrace, and, in 1974, the Bob Lord Stand, completed the ground.

The stadium remained practically untouched until in 1994 the decision was made to redevelop the ground. First the Longside was demolished and replaced with a new stand, and a year later the Bee Hole End suffered a similar fate.

In recent years, Burnley planned to replace the old and dilapidated Cricket Field Stand, but the financial crisis has so far prevented the execution of these plans.


Tickets

Tues. 5th April 2016. KO. 7:45pm.

Available to current Season Ticket Holders and Gold / Junior Bluebird Members only.

General Ticket Prices
Adults: £24.00
Senior Citizens Over 65yrs: £15.00
Under 22: £15.00
Juniors under 18: £7.00

Disabled Allocations
Prices as stated above with a Carer: free of charge

Additional Information
Please note: Stewards will be on the turnstiles checking tickets and this will be strictly monitored to ensure all fans are entering on the correct tickets. There will be no ticket upgrades on the day of the game. Burnley FC is an all seated ground, all persons attending Turf Moor are asked to sit in their seat, persistent standing is not permitted.

Tickets on sale from 9am on Mon. 14th March 2016
0845 345 1400
http://www.eticketing.co.uk/cardiffcity


Guess the Score / Attendance

Post your predicted score/attendance below

1-2. City.

Burnley 1 City 1

Right,just got back home to dreary Devon,went for a curry and a few ales in Canton (not driving today)
Drink talking maybe but Burnley 0 City 1.
Can we?

'Toughest place in the Championship'

BBC

Sunday 3rd April 2016

Cardiff's promotion credentials will be given a thorough examination on Tuesday, when they visit Championship leaders Burnley.

The Clarets have the best home record in the division, winning 13 of their 19 matches at Turf Moor and losing just two.

"It's probably the toughest place in the Championship to go right now," added Slade.

"They're looking very strong and favourites to go up, so it will not be an easy place to go. But we go on the back of a very important win.

"So it's important we focus on the next game now, try and build on that momentum we had before the international break.

"I always think that first game back is an important one and we've managed to win it, so hopefully that will give us the confidence to go on into the next game."

I think we may lose this one by the odd goal. Three points from the next two away games will keep us in the hunt, and the last play off place may not be decided until the final day of the season.

Burnley 1 Bluebirds 2 (Immers and Ralls)

A dogged backs to the wall 0-0 will do for me

1-1 good result that would be!

The game that will embed Cardiff City into the minds of the other clubs around us. Other fans have started to sit up and take notice, now for the rest to say, "Shit".

Burnley 1-2 CITY

We will nick this one 0-1

Sorry all but I can see us losing this one 3-1.

Difficult to see us avoiding defeat if I am honest but forever the optimist I will stick my neck out and say 1-1

I fancy a City win 2-1

I hope Burnley lose

I think their long haul down to Brighton on Saturday will take its toll on them, and we could win this one. I know we have a big trek up their but I'm going for a 2:0 win for City. We have momentum and its been a while since I stood on the street outside the Globe Pub in London, before one of many visits to Wembley.

Cardiff travel to table-toppers Burnley full of confidence after beating play-off rivals Derby Count at the Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday. Burnley are three points clear at the top and Sean Dyche’s men are in fine form having not lost in the league since boxing day.


Russell Slade’s men have little time to celebrate a crucial win against Derby County as they head to Turf Moor to face a Burnley side who haven’t been beaten since boxing day and haven’t lost at home since the opening game of December.

The Bluebirds make the trip with the wind in their sails but it’s set to be the toughest trip of the season with Cardiff already losing to Middlesbrough and Hull City on the road, both on Tuesday nights. Cardiff have only one point on the road from Tuesday night fixtures but that will have to improve on this occasion.

Cardiff have won less away games than all six of the teams above them as well as the three teams below them , the Bluebirds have just five away wins to date.

Burnley come into this one having drawn their last two games with their grip of the top spot loosening slightly, Middlesbrough lurk three points behind with a game in-hand. Despite the tightness at the top, Sean Dyche’s men seem confident of securing an instant return to the top flight.

Team News

Burnley

Burnley are waiting to hear from the FA regarding Joey Barton’s antics last time out but Scott Arfield is battling for a return after picking up a back injury while on international duty with Canada. Dean Marney is also on his way back from injury as well as Ashley Barnes who has been out since May but both have little match fitness and are unlikely to be involved.

Cardiff City

Matthew Connolly is battling for a return but is likely to miss out, the former QPR centre-back missed his first game of the season in Cardiff’s last outing. Ben Turner is the only other concern and he remains out until late April with a long-term knee injury

How many fans are we taking? I'll be there

How many fans are we taking? I'll be there

About 250-300

" Can Russell Slade Beat The Master Motivator? "

MASTER MOTIVATOR


At the helm of Burnley is the inspirational Sean Dyche.

There were rumours that he would leave for Sunderland last summer, but he perhaps dodged a bullet there as the sides look set to pass each in the summer.

Dyche has won high praise for his work at Burnley.

Tactically he is clearly sound enough, but his real strength seems to be in the confidence and loyalty he has from his players.

It is rare in this era for a manager to look so secure and so in control of footballing affairs at their club, and Burnley are reaping the rewards of putting their total trust in Dyche.

I bought a ticket early this afternoon, 63 tickets sold I was told, perhaps not including SC?

I bought a ticket early this afternoon, 63 tickets sold I was told, perhaps not including SC?

They add 50 comps on to that,plus of course pay on the night

' The Man in the middle '

Monday 4th April 2016

Referee Keith Stroud will officiate tomorrow’s Sky Bet Championship clash against Cardiff City at Turf Moor (7.45pm).

The Hampshire official has overseen 39 games so far this season, issuing 168 yellow cards and 11 reds.

Earlier in the campaign, Stroud was in charge of the 1-0 East Lancashire Derby win over Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park and no players were booked on that occasion.

Mr Stroud will be assisted by Christopher Akers, Alf Greenwood and fourth official Ross Joyce.

Lookomg forward to this one, the wee fella and I will be there!

Championship leaders Burnley could be unchanged for the visit of Cardiff.

Defender Ben Mee has recovered from a back problem and striker Ashley Barnes (knee) is fit again after a long injury absence.

Cardiff are hoping defender Matthew Connolly is well enough to play after being sidelined because of illness on Saturday.

Manager Russell Slade has no fresh injury concerns, though defender Ben Turner (knee) is still sidelined.

Burnley 1 - 2 City

ITS PAY ON THE NIGHT FOR CARDIFF FANS
300 City fans are expected to travel with over 200 sold.

MATCH FACTS

Burnley are winless in 11 against Cardiff City, drawing eight and losing three.
Cardiff haven't won at Burnley since May 1988 (D7 L6), but have drawn each of their last five at Turf Moor.
The Clarets are currently riding a 16-game unbeaten streak, which is the second-longest in the Championship this season (Brighton previously went 21 unbeaten).
Cardiff have lost just one of their previous six league games (W4 D1).