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Frankie looking for a final swansong.......Is it even remotely possible ?

The smart money suggests it might be.

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" The Maine Road crowd were augmented by large numbers of Wolves fans, and although Burnley got off to a flying start and grabbed an early lead, City pegged them back before Trevor Meredith restored the Clarets' advantage and sent the First Division trophy back to Turf Moor for the first time in 39 ...

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" During those first few post-war seasons great players like Tommy Cummings were making names for themselves with the Turf Moor club - but even greater names were to follow and, ultimately, take the team back to the very top. None could be more famous, or more influential, than an Irish inside-forwa...

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Bosscat wrote: ↑
Fri Jun 02, 2023 3:37 pm
My Gold fish is calling his name all the time ... you can see him swiming around calling out for "Bob"

Perhaps your gold fish has very good advice to offer, Bosscat.

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"Bob was definitely the glue which held us all together, and in his absence we came apart."

"From a business standpoint it was the wrong thing to do, but Bob's instinct was absolutely right."

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Genuine question: How many people think that financial gain is Sean Dyche's main motivation. No, scrap that. Here's a better question: How much of a priority do you think financial remuneration is for Sean Dyche? Only a very subtle difference between the two questions.....Sean Dyche remains a very ...

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ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon May 29, 2023 5:27 pm
If you say so, I’m bored with it now.

Not like you to be bored with factual figures.....but fair enough.

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Despite your fantasy world believing it was a record attendance at the Turf, let’s get back to reality and confirm the attendance was under 50,000. And the ground had four sides. No fantasy world, the official attendance was 49,827.....but the actual figure was far, far, higher.....no matter your a...

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Hey Royboy I am still here, my main interest on this thread is my first Burnley game v Blackpool in August 1950 and in particular to try and get a copy of the programme so I could reminisce a little more and recreate my memories before I forget them forever. I have no problem at all with you taking...

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Nori1958 wrote: ↑
Mon May 29, 2023 4:48 pm
Has anyone mentioned where he can get a programme? If not what is he supposed to come on and say?

The very first response is where he might get at a programme.

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Where's the OP ?......Never understood this....Starts a topic then disappears.

Adamson, Cummings & Bray.

Sounds like Harry Potts (of all people) misses an easy chance in the last few minutes....Dad would be furious.

Mac just a few games away......then plays successive game forever.

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But here's the thing.....no matter what the record books might tell you....26th Jan.'63 is probably the the only time an attendance in excess of 56,000 has ever been seen on Turf Moor......in fact it was considerably more....as anyone on the CF end stand that day will attest to.

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Like I said, officially maybe.....but the reality was very different.......Never, ever, known anything like it in the CF end....I'm stood next to Liverpool fans and seriously fighting for breath. The downside is, I'm bragging to the Liverpool guy next to me, we'll see of you off at Anfield..... ......

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ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon May 29, 2023 1:45 pm
If you mean Liverpool it was under 50,000.

Like I said, officially maybe.....but the reality was very different.......Never, ever, known anything like it in the CF end....I'm stood next to Liverpool fans and seriously fighting for breath.

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ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon May 29, 2023 11:08 am
It was over 50,000. The last time there was over 50,000 at a game was in 1962 against Everton in the FA Cup.

Officially, maybe, but in reality nowhere close....

.....Fast forward 11 months....and literally fighting for breath in the CF end.

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All the best, Grezza.

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randomclaret2 wrote: ↑
Sat May 27, 2023 11:29 am
That was more like 36,000 and 8,000 as I remember it...

44,806, including (what seemed like) a few hundred from Stockport.

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Leisure wrote: ↑
Sat May 27, 2023 11:11 am
Wed have sold 44,000 tickets and Barnsley 20,000.

80,518 in '09.

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If only ClaretTony showed even the remotest interest ?

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DCWat wrote: ↑
Fri May 26, 2023 5:33 pm
What are you actually checking for, Royboy? Is it the highest ever top flight finish when conceding more goals than scored?

Next task to work it out for divisions two to four

Best of luck with that one DCWat.....I'm exhausted.

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Royboyclaret wrote: ↑
Fri May 26, 2023 5:22 pm
Now on season 98 and no team even comes close.

Are we special, or what ?

It's all over.....That'll do me.

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First of all, apologies for transferring this onerous task onto anyone else, who's even remotely interested on this board. I'm currently onto season 79 on Div One/PL and no team even comes close to matching our achievement in '98/'99. To finish the season in the top three with a negative goal diffe...

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The fine details behind 1898/99 have always fascinated me......We finish 3rd in Division One and yet concede more goals than we score.....Is this unique ? First of all, apologies for transferring this onerous task onto anyone else, who's even remotely interested on this board. I'm currently onto se...

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The fine details behind 1898/99 have always fascinated me......We finish 3rd in Division One and yet concede more goals than we score.....Is this unique ?

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tally wrote: ↑
Thu May 25, 2023 11:13 am
Johnny Price

Johnny Price.....who can forget Johnny Price ?......

Never stood a chance behind Ralphy and Ian Towers......but scored that memorable goal against Liverpool in '64/'65 in what was a most undeserved 1-5 defeat.

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Royboyclaret wrote: ↑
Wed May 24, 2023 4:39 pm
That leg glance for four from Alan Lofthouse that left Dobbo grasping at leg-slip will live long on the memory......Accy Grammar forevor.

Just as an afterthought, it might be of interest to quoonbeatz, it was Ken Palk who was the batsman at that end who scored the four past Dobbo.

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Guitargeorge wrote: ↑
Wed May 24, 2023 5:54 pm
Barry Kilby also played in the same team as Dobbo at Clitheroe

And both were sent home as losers that day.

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Taffy on the wing wrote: ↑
Wed May 24, 2023 4:52 pm
Rolls-Royce of a player.......made everything look easy.

75 now is Dobbo......Good health to the man.

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ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Wed May 24, 2023 4:39 pm
I’ve seen so many good players at Burnley and he’s up there.

With the very best.

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That leg glance for four from Alan Lofthouse that left Dobbo grasping at leg-slip will live long on the memory......Accy Grammar forevor.

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Colburn_Claret wrote: ↑
Wed May 24, 2023 4:15 pm
Having enjoyed this wonderful season, it still can't overshadow 73, and that beautiful team.
And Dobo at the heart of it.

"Dobo at the heart of it".....beautifully put....but still were second best to Accy Grammar cricket team.

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The day I played against Clitheroe Grammar I am sure a future Burnley player was in their team but can’t remember who.It would have been probably 66/67.Any clues who might also have gone to Clitheroe Grammar. Fair play, but don't ever remember Accy Grammar ever losing to Clitheroe at that time, Dob...

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claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑
Wed May 24, 2023 11:50 am
I would still be surprised if Pep left in 2 years time, where would he want to go ?

New challenge ?......after five years of winning the PL he'll be bored to tears.

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Brilliant debate......best on here in a long time.

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Royboyclaret wrote: ↑
Mon May 22, 2023 6:01 pm
Not having that, Mike..scored our first ever league goal in 1988/89....ok we both missed out on tickets.

Apologies......make that 1888/89.....of course.

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mikeS wrote: ↑
Mon May 22, 2023 5:56 pm
Cheers Roy
I've not come across Pat Gallocher I'm afraid.
Mike

Not having that, Mike..scored our first ever league goal in 1988/89....ok we both missed out on tickets.

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One online source I've used for my Burnley research is The Everton Collection. If you haven't seen it have a look and stick a few words in the search box. Their online minute books are a hive of information. There will be a resource that Burnley fans will be able to access that will be open in the ...

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Really good footballer but perhaps didn't have the athleticism to fit VK's system. Enjoyed watching him and, as has been said, incredible value and service. Wishing him all the best in the next episode of his career. Didn't have the athleticism ?!?!......He had that and more besides......So unfortu...

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I’m looking forward to seeing Muric in the Prem. I’ve tried keeping a close eye on keepers distribution in the Prem this season and I honestly reckon he has the ability to one of the best in the league in that regard. Plus his keeping seems pretty fine to me. Having said that I would also be bringi...

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Bordeauxclaret wrote: ↑
Fri May 19, 2023 4:21 pm
We’d have at least been linked to Phil Jones.

And might still be.

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Coeus wrote: ↑
Thu May 18, 2023 6:38 pm
50 years on and Middlesbrough and Sunderland finish in same position.

Also - ran, the pair of them.

Only the winners count.

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DCWat wrote: ↑
Thu May 18, 2023 5:34 pm
I think he means in terms of size, Royboy

Now I understand, DCWat......all we need now is some serious financial investment.....of which he has plenty.

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The 1913/14 Cup Final shirt has a very special look about it.......if anyone can post a link ?

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Burnley1989 wrote: ↑
Thu May 18, 2023 5:17 pm
He’s the biggest investor we have, there’s nobody anywhere near

A closer look required, 1989.

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Classic Burnley shirt ?.......Has anyone mentioned the 1962 Wembley shirt ?......

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Guller Bull wrote: ↑
Thu May 18, 2023 5:00 pm
New "Unit size" door for JJ and other massive investors!

JJ is anything but a massive investor......but his profile can only assist the Club long-term.

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Bordeauxclaret wrote: ↑
Thu May 18, 2023 4:36 pm
Never sign being installed - The Alan Pace Stand

Alan Pace doing some first class work.......but remains a million miles behind Bob Lord.

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New stairlift installation and draft Horlicks vending machines. Where's the smiley, MikeS ? Bob Lord will never be "boarded up".......Turf Moor has been the venue of some great moments, treasured in the memory of thousands of fans, including me. In it's present form the ground is proud testament to...

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Where's sjb and his claims ?......Either post a link or stfu.

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4midable wrote: ↑
Tue May 16, 2023 9:58 pm
Better team over the season won it
Luton will go up

Reasonable conclusion.

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