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FactualFrank

I think he's completely overrated. Like myself and a poster agreed on the other day, he's brilliant when attacking set-pieces, but dodgy af when defending. Not convinced at all. It's almost like his performance for England last summer is the only reason for that fee. Watch Gomez at Liverpool when he...

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DustyBawls wrote:Is a poacher the same thing as a goal grabber? If so then he's a poacher. can go missing in games but then end up getting the vital goal.

Yup.

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boyyanno wrote:He isn't a poacher though...

Why don't you just post, "I've never watched him".

Of course he's a poacher. Look at some of the goals he grabbed at Derby. I've seen eggs that are less poached.

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box_of_frogs wrote:There’s a reason there are no posters on here are professional football managers!

Sean Dyche signed Vydra. So without realising it, people are knocking him but then knocking fans for suggesting we keep him.

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spadesclaret wrote:You do know that East Anglia is the driest part of the country, don't you? Heavy rain here is no more than a summer shower elsewhere.

According to the Met Office, London is the driest part of the country.

A very very late Happy Birthday by the way.

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FactualFrank you do clearly rate Vydra very highly. I think hes a decent player BUT in my experience he's at his best when he has a role that allows him a bit more freedom, which I don't think he will get here. The question then becomes for me, would changing our style to accommodate him be a good ...

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tiger76 wrote:I guess we're looking at Rodriguez because he's available for a cut-price fee

Didn't we make a bid when the asking price was nearer £20 million?

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I'd be inclined to trust Dyche on whether it would be a good idea to let Vydra go and whether he is up to playing PL football. I and many others wanted Ben Mee at centre back when he was left back. Sean Dyche didn't agree so kept him at left back. He then tried him at centre back - not done too bad...

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theroyaldyche wrote:Monday club on a hot day in town is the only good thing about mondays

Monday, Burnley and hot weather is once every 6 years.

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I'm a bit baffled why, every time there has been a thread on Vydra, there are posters who evidently regard him as a strong asset for us. I think he has been largely hopeless in his, admittedly limited, appearances and, perhaps more significantly, he has no track record at all of success in previous...

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SGr wrote:Che Adams should obviously be priority but failing that, a similarly younger, quicker striker is needed.

That is certainly what we are missing. I would be chuffed to bits if we got Che Adams. Him and a talented central midfielder and that would be superb.

Adams, Vydra, Wood, Barnes.

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jedi_master wrote:£8m and he will be gone, that would cover Rodriguez.
If Dyche could trade Vydra for Rodriguez this summer he would, in a heartbeat.

Vydra showed when he was in the Championship that he's a much better player than Rodriguez. It would be a strange move unless we make a profit - even then...

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They won't sell for £6m. If they sell Vydra, they need a replacement, and there's no guarantee (in fact, it's unlikely) that a £6m replacement would be as good. The thinking might be in snapping up Rodriguez. I'm not convinced, but a lot of people with claret tinted bifocals on. I'd sooner we keep ...

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DustyBawls wrote:Told by someone very close to the club that the bid has been made and turned down.

Good!

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Yep, and I didn't say you couldn't argue it or that the topic should be banned, or indeed that people weren't entitled to have differing opinions on Vydra's worth. I just said that if (and it's still an if) Dyche - having worked closely with him for a year - has decided that the best thing to do is...

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claretspice wrote:If Dyche thinks he's worth persevering with, then fair enough, but equally if he decides to cash in, I don't think anyone can credibly argue.

Have a day off, will you.

If people want to come on and argue, they can. That's why UpTheClarets exists. For people to disagree and argue the case.

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ClaretAL wrote:It could be getting put out there to speed up a decision process of any potential swap deals including Vydra.

People would hit the ceiling, if that happened...

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Is women's football slow and bonk because you're used to watching a certain standard of men's football, whilst forgetting that it's also slow and bonk lower down the league's? Quite possibly pal! And I'll admit, I don't enjoy watching football down the leagues. It bores me to tears. I'm only saying...

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In the last 4 matches in the Womens' World Cup there have been 111 shots of which 41 were on target. Compare to the 4 matches in the Nations Cup Final stages which had 114 shots of which 38 were on target and this included 30 minutes more playing time. The fact that the men are quicker and stronger...

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Monday is still going strong!

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TheFamilyCat wrote:And why would that influence the club’s decision in any way?

I guess that depends on how many brain cells used. Put it one way - if I was a chairman of Burnley FC, it would certainly influence my decision.

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It's weird. I heard that Leeds were not impressed by him when they interviewed him and we're certainly not going to bow to his pay demands. Perhaps they've had a re think. They'd agreed a contract with him but he changed his mind at almost the last second. It was down to him that he didn't sign for...

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I don't really understand the people who complain that they won't watch women's football as it's not the same quality as top flight men's football. We're all (I assume) Burnley fans on here and over the years we have been terrible at times. Did all these people support Liverpool in the 80s because ...

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I keep hearing names of people who will completely ruin the country. We're knackered, aren't we. Let's be fair here. We're screwed.

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AndyClaret wrote:It's in the Sun.

They're a bit slow. I hope SD has a chat with him and makes him know he'll be played this coming season.

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TVC15 wrote:Jeremy C-unt

Brilliant.

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How is selling Vydra to Leeds pretty much guaranteeing promotion for them ? Well for a start, it's obviously my opinion, but they were the best footballing side last season. How they didn't get promoted is beyond me. A massive failure. And what they did was create chances that they couldn't finish....

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So that's why they call you TVc15

What did she say?

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ClaretMoffitt wrote:100% a clickbait outfit with no other objective than generating website hits.

Not clickbait, as it's correct in terms of the actual approach and bid (but incorrect figure).

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I too hope we turn it down. I also hope he gets more game time this season, but of course that depends on the form of Barnes, and maybe the inclusion of that quality CM we need. It looks to me like SD rates Jay more than Vydra, so he'll see it as pretty much a swap in terms of finance. I disagree, ...

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JimMcDonald wrote:Sheffield United first game away. Can you bet on it ?

I'll give you 72/1 odds, with minimum bet of £500.

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COBBLE wrote:Monday I've got Friday on my mind. St Monday, Blue Monday, Manic Monday......I don't like Mondays.

It begs the question, why are Mondays so close to Friday, yet Fridays are so far away from Mondays?

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ClaretTony wrote:I'm not saying this won't happen but I wouldn't be basing anything on the click bait from Lancs Live

It's not from Lancs Live, Tony. Give me a bit of credit. I'd normally say I hope it's wrong, but all I can hope for is we turn it down. I added the link as it's the only online source I can find.

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wilks_bfc wrote:From what I’ve read in the past, “Lancs Live” is the modern day equivalent of ClubCall

How many times have I called out a bid - I don't think I ever have. It's almost from the horses mouth. And no - Rovers haven't joined the bidding war

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Woodleyclaret wrote:Sell him and immediately sign Jayrod

He's better than Jay Rod. But Dyche seems to love JR, so it looks like a formality.

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Quickenthetempo wrote:Then they haven't got the finances to buy a Burnley player.

Then good. We'll regret it if we sell him. They've made the bid though, so they've called Natwest.

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Quickenthetempo wrote:The bottom of your article/story asks if Leeds have the money to purchase him. My thoughts exactly.

They've already placed a bid. But it's short of the £10 mil.

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Now, now Factual, time to get your facts right. :lol: It says Leeds are set to make a move for Vydra. It does. But I know a bid has gone in. FACT! :) It's the most accurate article so far, but they have made an official bid. It's not £10 million either, but just highlighting they want him. I hope w...

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I knew this was going to happen and posted it a few times. Let's hope he doesn't move. We'll regret it.

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Signing Championship players often works.

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I tried to watch some of the highlights earlier. I failed.

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Dyched wrote:I laugh at Mondays man.

Join the club.

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Lord Rothbury wrote:Monday is a great day in the Big Window.

Trying to think of the last time I went in there. 2010 I think.

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I just thought I'd put it out there.

Mondays are brilliant. I thought I lost my phone - I hadn't.

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Why no men? Disgusting.

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taio wrote:Laughable you think to date he's proven to be better than Robson and Venables.

I always like to make people laugh. Glad you came around to my/correct way of thinking.

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taio wrote:You're wrong. Bobby Robson and Terry Venables better. Get used to it.

Incorrect.

I was about to say 'get used to it' but you must have done that by now.

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taio wrote:No he isn't.

Yes he is. Get used to it.

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Rowls wrote:Get used to it whilst Southgate is in charge.

This shouldn't be a surprise to anybody.

Best coach for England in 40 years. Get used to it.

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Improved as the game went on.

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