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We do have a slightly stronger squad now than when the season ended. No doubt.

I would still like to see 2 x new players that can play in the middle, bring a bit of creativity to the team and give SD the option of playing a 4-5-1 without having to put 3 x workmanlike midfielders in the centre.

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Hypothetically speaking, if we sold Tarky and replaced with either Tomori or Webster, then signed Bowen and Camarasa, would that be a good window?

I think so.

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We need a brick shithouse in midfield that can thread balls through the middle. Where would Camarasa play, right wing? Too lightweight in a midfield two I would think. I dont agree with this. I think we need good footballers who have the ability to retain possession, play quickly when required, add...

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Unless Crewe change their kit and we play in Claret?

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I imagine the Preston fans excited at his re-signing will soon be wishing he hadn't gone back. Nowhere near the player he was first time around with them and struggled in the Championship when I saw him last year.

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What will they wear at Crewe this Saturday? Surely not last season's...

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There's too many people trying to be funny on this thread. Can we keep it serious please, lads. Thanks

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Have a drink, lads....take the edge off.

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JohnDearyMe wrote:He's gone on the M6 in the wrong direction and he's currently just passed Carlisle

He's been found asleep in his car at Tebay Services. When questioned, he had no idea what he was doing there.....

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One of the more obvious summer moves...right up there with Jagielka back to Sheff Utd.

Good luck to him. Always gave 100% and was a key player for us in our championship winning team. An honest pro with underrated ability - a bit like David Jones.

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Down_Rover wrote:We already have one who does that

Yeah, except this one still managed play 33 games last season...

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£15 for a friendly!!!!

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Dodobdobodobo wrote:Victor Camarasa? He looked a decent player

Would be a good signing and a long term replacement for Defour. Not sure he would cost the earth either. Hopefully there is something in this...

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ClaretTony wrote:We were told that there were considerable unforeseen problems.

I thought that was just with the foundations? Once the steelworks started to go up, I expected quicker progress than what there has been. They certainly can't use the weather as an excuse.

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ClaretTony wrote:There’s plenty going on. There was a huge hold up because of problems. Not sure why it had taken so long since. It’s only one level I think for disabled seating, the higher level is for a new control box.

Problems with what?

There wasn't much going on last week...

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So what is the actual reason why the second corner stand has taken so long (and looks like it won't be complete in time for the first game)? I've been past numerous times over the last few weeks and there never seems to be many workers. Surely a Premier League football club hasn't taken a back seat ...

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For clubs like Burnley and Bournemouth the crowds make barely any difference. It's about 4% of the total revenue. It's all about the TV money Yes.....but their annual wage bill is significantly more than ours. Plus they pay larger transfer fees than us. I dont think they are making a profit without...

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Devils_Advocate wrote:I think they are operating a profit so the owner isnt needing to fund them at all whist they are in the Prem.

I'm pretty sure this isn't correct given their wage bill and transfer business on crowds of less than 11,000.

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AndyClaret wrote:According to John cross in the mirror, Heaton will go to villa when they make a better offer and we will sign peacock Farrell from Leeds.

No thanks. The right kind of profile but there is a reason why he got dropped by Leeds...

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1) That's a ridiculous comparison. 2) We don't have to sell. 1) I'm not sure it is. Mings has only played 89 games in his entire professional career with 81% on those being in the Championship. Villa have set their own benchmark for fees by agreeing a deal of up to £26m for someone with these caree...

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ClaretAL wrote:I watch the responses from those who are in the know ( of which there are very few), and I think from comments over the last few days, I am comfortable with Jay Rod at least being a Claret this season.

Well, we're just waiting for that Rodriguez news to break, you know...........

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Blackrod wrote:Doubt it will be ground breaking news. Probably we are interested in Jay Rod but can’t agree a fee. He’s just trying to get people to read his rag.

There's no fee to agree really as he has a release clause. Pay it and get him - don't pay it and don't get him.

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Just waiting for the Rodriguez news to break......................

Any minute now...............

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Jansson is average at best. Thinks he's a lot better than he actually is and Jagielka is a far better defender - no matter how old he is.

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Sunderland signed the new Defoe...our man Chakwana. I hope we have not let a star man go just because someone didn't like him. Having read that blog the other day by the QPR coach and how Rigg and his mates made so many mon football based decisions....I hope we have not succumbed. The new Defoe? A ...

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Same info as mine (768) and correct as we will most likely be up against teams like Bournemouth, Villa and others On the basis that we had agreed a wages figure with him last summer just hope we can pull this off If this is the case I would expect it'll gather pace and be common knowledge within th...

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SGr wrote:Southampton the bookies favourites to sign Jarrod Bowen. Would not say no to him whatsoever

We were the overwhelming favourites with the bookies to sign Jagielka 48 hours ago...

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Murger wrote:Sounds like he's giving up playing for punditry to me.

He has to retire as we can't have any players not 100% focussed on their football.

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wilks_bfc wrote:It'll be the same person that voted for Grant in goal & Easton as left back

Could have a bit of fun and do the same for the worst team of the last decade.....

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Extremely tough choice! That's quite a list of forwards... I've gone Rodriguez and Ings. Rodriguez was easily our best player and carried the team at times during his last season with us and Ings was incredible the season we went up and seemed to have everything. So tough to leave out Austin, Barnes...

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Would Robbie Blake not be classed as a wide player during this 10 year period? Played wide left - even when we sometimes played 4-4-2. Don't recall Blake playing up front during this 10 year period.

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Spijed wrote:Just wondered if there are any new pics of both corner stands and the new seats going into the CFS?

This was around 2 weeks ago...

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Woodleyclaret wrote:Good in air good distribution and a good tackler.Why get shut of him

I beg to differ. He'll have a career in football but up in Scotland or at League 1/2 level imo.

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SD heavily fancied by the bookies....

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Confirmation this week, I think.

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That's fair enough if BCC will not sell but is there any evidence that we've tried? It's a complication rather than a reason NOT to. UTC! I thought it was common knowledge that BFC made an offer to buy and also relocate BCC to Fulledge. Not only that, BFC offered to fund BCC for a good few years. B...

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Duffer_ wrote:As we prepare to embark on our 4th consecutive season in the PL, can anyone offer a rational explanation as to why we're NOT building a new Cricket Field stand?

UTC!

To do so, I think they really need to buy the cricket club first. Whether this is a new build or significant redevelopment.

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Robbie Blake v Wolves in Steve Cotterill's first home game was a thing of individual beauty.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTjHx4DBWJI

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Joseph Mills. I'd forgotten about him. He wasn't great....

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Barton and Defour, for me. Barton was an incredible driving force in the Championship winning season. Such a massive will to win and dragged us over the line in quite a few games. Defour is simply the most gifted midfielder I have seen in a Burnley shirt. But I feel so guilty for not choosing Jones,...

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dougcollins wrote:Enforced break?

No

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Siddo wrote:Who on earth is interested in either of the questions?

Actually, you're dead right. I really should've started a thread on summer speculation, how crap our recruitment team is or the merits of Joe Hart. Please accept my apologies.

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Thanks for the replies. Still a little cloudy re when the teams started coming out together but, as others suggest, I think this could be around 15 years ago.

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I recently got asked a couple of questions from someone who is currently having a break from this message board so thought I would post on their behalf... I have a good idea on the first question but the second one I am unsure of. Maybe some on here could share their thoughts (without using Google ;...

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Link for you https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/bristol-citys-adam-webster-linked-2983703 Wouldn’t say no to this. Good age, won basically all of the awards for Bristol City last season, versatile to an extent. Should offer Long as part of the deal IMO, but don’t HAVE to. Or...

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Adam Wesbster from Bristol City. Tarkowski replacement/cover. Would be a superb signing. 24 years old, good footballer and bags of potential. Time to improve under Dyche but has also played as a defensive midfielder at times for BCFC I think so could prove very useful in that respect. I think it co...

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It’s a lot easier to open up your body to pass the ball to your nearest full back than it is to play the ball across your body. Especially as centre backs are rarely pressed from the wide positions. I understand what you are saying about body shape but I'm pretty confident that Ben Gibson is more t...

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Socrates wrote:So i’ve had a few responses now .... nobody can name a centre-back partnership with two left footers.

Maybe there’s a reason for that.

Maybe re-read them?

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Rileybobs wrote:Having a left and right-footed centre back partnership certainly helps with playing the ball across the back line.

When they have all that time and space? I don't buy that.

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With many being so worried re the potential of having two left footed centre halves, does everyone remember life before Ben Mee got in the team? I can only really remember Shackell and Winstanley as left footed centre halves in my lifetime watching Burnley (I stand to be corrected on this, however) ...

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