Burnley began their lives in Turf Moore without Sean Deitch, choosing a classic 4-4-2 lineup made up of players their former manager brought to the club, but it was a different team than the one that lost 2-0 to Norwich. -Less than two weeks ago. Southampton could not cope with the released hosts, who hoped to win the drop once again.
The goals of Connor Roberts and Nathan Collins put a revitalized Burnley in control of their first home game without Deitch at the helm in almost a decade. The win leaves them one point behind Everton and safety after playing more, but with a slightly better goal difference. In a carefully prepared season, such things can be crucial.
Their official manager, Mike Jackson, has secured four points from his two games at the helm, but does not know if he will be in the dugout when visiting the Wolves on Sunday. “I think the players and the band remembered who they were, what they were good at and what they were capable of,” Jackson said. “It’s so simple. We are here to guide them – all the staff got involved, everyone played their part. I don’t get into this thing with a magic wand, I don’t rediscover the wheel here. This is a group of boys here who have gathered and are fighting. “
There was no mourning for Deiche’s departure from the stands. Instead, supporters turned their attention to the strong support of a team in need of victory. However, they were almost silenced for seven minutes when Kyle Walker-Peters stormed into space on the right and struck, which was reflected. The resulting corner from James Ward-Proes was attacked by an unmarked Oriol Romeo, who headed with a six-yard header to ensure Burnley’s much-needed awakening.
The dynamics of the match changed when the first attack of Burnley ended with right back Roberts, who received a pass 20 yards from the door. A place was given to a man whose latest goal for the club came almost a year ago, which allowed him to move the ball to his left foot and turn Fraser Forster perfectly into the corner to make everyone in Turf Moore forget their problems. Jackson was attacked on the line by his makeshift backstage staff, including club captain Ben Mee.
The discoverer provoked aggression inside Burnley, who saw an opportunity to attack a country from Southampton without a push. Maxwell Cornet took the ball and passed to Wout Weghorst, who sank before hitting the door, but Forster’s legs failed to do so.
Weghorst was then selected by Dwight McNeill’s centering, which was directed downwards and ended with a snapshot by Jay Rodriguez, which was repulsed by Forster’s quick reactions, proving why he won the withdrawal from England. “When you concede a goal with the first chance since then and don’t win duels until halftime, you don’t deserve to win because we missed everything in the first 15 minutes and it’s just not good enough today,” said Ralph Hazenhuttle.
Burnley were the ones who were eventually rewarded with a corner when Collins faced Ward Prouse and left Forster helpless at the end of the half. VAR looked for a long time to see if offside Jack Cork did not interfere with the game, but eventually scored, much to the relief of the home fans.
Nathan Collins celebrates Burnley’s second goal against Southampton. Photo: Jon Super / Shutterstock
The release of Burnley’s full-backs did create gaps to be used on the counter, but the claret’s determination ensured that Southampton could not make the most of their chances when Roberts or Charlie Taylor were found at the other end of the field.
There were also more wrong passes than in the Dyche era, but that could boil down to greater ambition when they ruled, something the audience appreciated instead of moaning when the ball went awry.
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Rodriguez and Cork walked away in embarrassment to celebrate a potential third goal after Forster hit James Tarkovsky in the head against the duo while they hit the goalkeeper at the same time. Unfortunately for Burnley, Cork was thought to be hampering the game on this occasion, as he stood inches in front of Rodriguez, which led the VAR to upset the support of the hosts.
In the last moments, the chants “There is only one Sean Deitch” were heard from the stands about their resigned manager. Fans will return on Sunday for the Wolves’ visit, as the team is looking to honor Dyche’s legacy with survival, but on their own terms.
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