Burnley have been issued with a wake up call as their fans slam their side’s ‘shambolic’ 3-1 defeat to West Brom.
An own goal from Callum Styles in the 8th minute had the Clarets ahead, but the Baggies fought back with Harry Whitwell levelling the scoreline 10 minutes later.
Then Isaac Price scored twice in the second half to complete the comeback and maintain West Brom’s perfect start to Championship season, while it’s Burnley’s first loss of new campaign, following the 2-2 draw with West Ham on the opening weekend.
SHORTENED HIGHLIGHTS:
EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS:
“First of all, it was totally deserved [to lose]. I think they had much more energy than us, they showed it on the pitch in duels and second balls.
“We played too slowly. We were far away from the level of last week and we said it in the dressing room, if we are really at our best, we’re really a top team. But if you play a performance like this, you’re just an average team. We have to go back to everything that we did well last week because today it was not good enough.”
SECOND HALF PERFORMANCE
“This is what you have to bring every single week, even midweek [last week’s performance]. The difference between a good player and a top player, you aways have to deliver these performances even if it’s hard, even if you’re tired. You just have to have that mindset.
“Also, in the duels and second balls, you just saw it in the last ball in the game, they kicked the ball in the stands. If the foot was between, the foot was also in the stands, and we were just pulling our foot back instead of going in the duel. This is something we have to improve.
Hayen West Brom
“We didn’t stay in the structure [in the second half]. You also saw the body language in our players change, the belief was there last week and now it was more difficult. There cannot be a difference in a home and away game because we want to always perform in the same way. This is something that we have to do better.
“Of course we have players who are disappointed, who start on the bench, but they have to bring new energy into the team if they come on and don’t stay disappointed if you’re losing in that moment. We have a lot of things that we can improve but we knew it would be a little bit like this – we need some time and I know in football you don’t have the time. Step by step we’re getting there but today was not good.”
BRADFORD CITY
“We will make some changes; we want to keep everyone involved. Everyone has to show their quality for the team; there’s no difference for me between the first player and number 18. They just have to deliver quality. Even the starters today, they didn’t show all the quality that they are capable of.
“Every game is important for our Club. We are a top Club. That means you want to win every game; that’s also the expectation. We just have to manage this in a good way, so Wednesday will be an important game.”
On Zian Flemming, ge told Sky Sports: “If there is an offer that suits the finances of the club, then maybe the transfer can be done, but I want him to stay.
“Everyone has the ambition to play in the Premier League, so if he can make that step then okay, everything should be in place, but as long as that’s not the case, Zian stays with us.”
“It was totally deserved” 😡
Nicky Hayen admits his side were second best against West Brom this afternoon ❌ pic.twitter.com/7bZeyj9NjW
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) August 23, 2026
West Brom boss James Morrison speaking to Sky Sports:
“When you start the pre-season and see the fixtures come out and see the opposition you’re like, ‘Oof, welcome back!’
“But it was an opportunity to impose ourselves, and we’ve been doing that, and it’s my job to keep us firmly on the ground.
“It’s been two games, and it’s going to be a long, hard season with ups and downs, but we’ve got to keep working hard on the training pitch and see what happens.”
“We’ve got to learn from last season” 💪
Isaac Price discusses how West Brom can kick on in the Championship this season 📈 pic.twitter.com/iIReFM5dFP
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) August 23, 2026
