SEE WHAT AN OPPOSITION FAN HAS TO SAY PRIOR TO OUR UPCOMING MATCH 

This week we talk to Burnley fan and local sports journalist Chris Boden, ahead of this weekends match 
What are your hopes for your team for the coming season?
At a club Burnley’s size, and with the budget they work with, to stay in the Premier League.

​Some people may suggest that is a lack of ambition, but it is massive for the town and club to continue to play at this level - a level they were more than accustomed to until the mid-1970s - and when you look at the size and calibre of some clubs in the Championship, what Burnley have achieved under Sean Dyche is nothing short of remarkable.
How do you think Leicester City will do this season? 
I don’t think I was alone in the summer in suggesting Leicester could break the established Big Six, or even better, push for a top four position.

​Obviously, the appointment of Brendan Rodgers was huge, to compliment a hugely-talented, young, group of players, and I’ve seen nothing to change my mind so far this season.
Which Leicester City player/s do you think will cause you most problems and why?
I thought James Maddison was outstanding at Turf Moor last season, technically brilliant, positive, fluid in terms of his position, and provides goals and assists. I’m staggered he’s not made his England debut yet.
Which player/s should Leicester City be wary of and why?
Burnley are more than the sum of their parts, but Leicester fans will be interested to see how James Tarkowski performs - and he is in the form of his life arguably after the summer speculation. A centre back who defends first and foremost, which is almost a rarity these days, but also comfortable in possession, with a fine range of passing. 
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And the front two, Ashley Barnes and Chris Wood, have been in fabulous form over the calendar year, not just this season.
Which one player would you like to see leave your club - your teams donkey 
As I say, this group are a team, more than the sum of their parts, no stars, no egos, and there are no real weak links as such.

​The fans didn’t really take to Joe Hart, especially once Tom Heaton was available last season, and the defence never really looked comfortable, but Hart didn’t make many mistakes which led directly to goals, and it seems odd his star has waned, a goalkeeper with 75 England caps after all.
How happy are you with your manager?
If you asked Burnley fans, I’d be surprised if the figure was less than 100%.

​Sean Dyche has worked miracles at Turf Moor in coming up to seven years, all manner of historical milestones, two promotions to the Premier League, a return to Europe after 51 years, players regularly featuring in the England squad, a stunning state of the art training ground...and all on what is regularly one of the lowest budgets.
If you could have one current Leicester City player in your starting 11 who would it be and why?
Again, I’d probably look at Maddison, or Youri Tielemans, who looks a massive prospect.

Burnley, if there is a criticism, wouldn’t go amiss with a touch more guile and craft from midfield.
Where do you think our two teams will finish in the league this season? 
I’d probably say Leicester will be fifth or so, and I see no reason why Burnley can’t finish in the top 10 again.
​What were your thoughts on the last meeting between out two clubs?
Leicester were terrific with 10 men at Turf Moor, playing with great quality and intelligence, and thoroughly deserved their win.
Who do you consider to be your biggest rivals in 1)The Premier League & 2) any League and why? 
Burnley don’t have much in the way of derby rivals in the Premier League - the closest clubs in terms of proximity are Manchester City and United, and there’s not much in the way of rivalry there, not really since the 1960s. So you’d have to say the clubs in and around them who they need to take points off, anyone outside the Big Six or so.
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Outside the Premier League, Burnley’s historical rivals are Blackburn Rovers, although they are unbeaten against Rovers since 2010, a run of seven games, winning the last four on the spin, all under Sean Dyche.
Finally, a score predication for this game. ​​
I’m hopeless at predictions, and away from home usually go down the middle. I think a point at the King Power would be a superb result.

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