Sean Dyche clashes with talkSPORT’s Ian Abrahams after he slams ‘unacceptable’ Burnley performance at Crystal Palace
Sean Dyche hit back at talkSPORTs Ian Abrahams after he suggested Burnleys performance against Crystal Palace was unacceptable.The Clarets torrid campaign took a turn for the worse after goals from James McArthur and Andros Townsend secured a dominant win for Palace.Dyches men looked devoid of confidence and relegation is beginning to appear a distinct possibility despite their miraculous seventh-place finish last season.Sean Dyche stood up for his players after the Palace defeat2
Sean Dyche stood up for his players after the Palace defeat
However, the Burnley boss was in a defiant mood after the game, and defended his players when the Moose described their display as unacceptable.No, absolutely not, Dyche retaliated. Thats your word and you often like words like that. Thats your job, by the way.But no, we were far from unacceptable. These boys have done miracles in the six years Ive been here and these boys have made this club an unbelievably wealthy club, recognised in world football.Burnley’s poor season continued at Selhurst Park2
Burnley’s poor season continued at Selhurst Park
So Ive got great pride in these lads and how theyve gone about it. This is a really tough time for them. Theyve got absolute support from me and the staff and from each other.Thats what it takes to be a real unit and a real team. Anyone can be a team when things are going well. Its not easy to be a real team when things are not so good.Abrahams insisted he meant no disrespect with the question, to which Dyche responded: Its alright, its your job. Its no problem, Im used to it.
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