Vincent Kompany is well aware of the important role that Burnley fans will play as the Clarets aim for their first home win of the season. Today, Crystal Palace is their opponent at Turf Moor as Burnley seeks to end a four-game losing streak in all competitions.
Burnley has faced a challenging start to the season, losing all five of their home games, although these losses came against teams expected to perform well in the division. With Crystal Palace as their upcoming rival, Burnley sees an opportunity to secure their first home points of the campaign.
To achieve this, they’ll rely on the support of their loyal home fans, a topic that has been discussed extensively within the fanbase recently. Kompany emphasized the importance of the fans, stating, “We need them every step of the way, and they’ve been with us every step of the way.” He acknowledged that the fans may have had a tough time watching the team’s recent performances, but their support has been unwavering. He stressed the need to support the players on the pitch until the final whistle and come together as a community after the game.
The club has also taken steps to enhance the matchday atmosphere, including recruiting a drummer and distributing flags to create a more vibrant environment. Long-term plans involve introducing safe standing areas, new music playlists, and increased use of LEDs and big screens. Regardless of these changes, Kompany is confident that the team will continue to receive strong support from the fans.
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He praised the support Burnley has received in the past and acknowledged the fans’ passion for the club. He trusts that the fans will explore ways to contribute that extra one percent to enhance the team’s chances of success on the pitch. While discussions about improvements are ongoing, Kompany remains focused on other aspects of his role, confident that the fans will continue to support the team as they have in the past.