My Ash betters Ronaldo
ASHLEY BARNES has got Sean Dyche’s vote in his goal-of-the-week battle with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Real Madrid star Ronaldo was hailed for his stunning bicycle kick in Tuesday’s Champions League win against Juventus.
But Barnes hooked in a spectacular volley against West Brom last weekend.
Asked which was the better goal, Burnley boss Dyche said: “I’ve got to say Barnesy, haven’t I? You know what Barnesy’s like, he’ll slaughter me.
“They were both great goals for different reasons.
SHARP
“You know Barnesy’s was really difficult to do in terms of body shape. But it’s not an overhead kick, because of the angle and everything. It’s behind him. Fantastic technique.
“It took Ben Foster by surprise. He’s standing there not expecting that.
“I was more impressed by Barnesy seeing it so quickly, because the centre-half is trying to read it as well, don’t forget.
“That’s the sign of a real sharp striker, when they’ve read it quickly.”
Burnley’s trip to Watford today will see Dyche face his former club – and will reunite Andre Gray with the dressing room sound system that he left behind.
During his time at Turf Moor Gray bought the system that Burnley’s players still use to blast out tunes before matches.
Dyche said: “We’re taking the one he left us with. We’re from Burnley – do you think we’re buying a new one?”