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Ahead of Sunday's televised game against
Burnley at The Hawthorns, we spoke with the lads from Clarets' blog
No Nay Never. They give us their views on
Burnley's start to the season, the match itself,
former Baggie Steven Reid
and more. You can also follow
No Nay Never on Twitter @nonaynevernet.
It's been a
tough start for the Clarets with the club still waiting for it's first league
win and an early exit from the Capital One Cup. How have performances been and
have the results so far been justified?
It's been tough, but not particularly punishing. Other than a
20-minute spell where Chelsea were phenomenal we've been incredibly comfortable
at the back - I can't think of more than one or two chances the opposition has
had in 3/4 games - but we're lacking that cutting edge up front.
Fans'
expectations for the season?
Survival - or at least a bloody good go at it. Last time we
were at this level, we limped out in the second half of the season without a
fight - so minimum expectation is that we give everything from start to finish.
But this is our second time here in 5 years, so for me we really need to be
expecting to stay up.
The big
question, can you, and will you stay up this season?
We can - last season we can achieve against the odds - but
we'll need to start scoring goals if we are to survive.
Were
supporters happy with the club's summer transfer dealings? Was there anything
more you felt the club needed to do?
Some of the happy-clappers were, but many others think we
signed too many fillers without really improving the starting XI.
How's former
Baggie Steven Reid doing?
He's come off the bench a few times and done alright. A
crunching tackle after about 4 seconds against United probably the experience we
wanted when we brought him in.
A quick look
back at last season - How did it compare to your previous promotion in 2009?
Our team last season was much, much better and it was really
nice to have promotion all but confirmed with about a month to go, as we could
enjoy it a bit more - but nothing beats that instant promotion feeling at
Wembley in 2009.
Player of last
season?
Jason Shackell won our POTY award: http://nonaynever.net/19848/jason-shackell-is-your-player-of-the-year/
Villain of
last season?
Not a villain, but it's a shame Keith Treacy couldn't live up
to his undoubted talents.
Any stand-out memories from
previous Albion and Burnley clashes?
Not really, to be honest, although I think there are usually
quite a few goals in our games so hopefully that continues tomorrow (we've had 3
goal-less draws on the bounce).
Prediction for Burnley's season?
We'll stay up on goal-difference on the last day.
Player to
watch?
Scott Arfield has been our best player this season. He was
talking to League Two clubs last summer before Sean Dyche took a gamble on him,
switched him to the wing and he's been incredible since.
Prediction for
Albion's season?
Not convinced Alan Irvine can do any different to the
mediocre stuff he's managed in the past, so you'll finish just below us.
Premier League
Champions?
Unfortunately, it looks like
Chelsea all but have it already.
Relegated?
You (sorry), Palace and Villa
Prediction and
thoughts on Sunday's game?
1-1 with the Juke to score for us.
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