Why so many Norweigians?

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Why so many Norweigians?

Post by fidelcastro » Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:24 pm

There were literally dozens of them there yesterday.

I wasn't aware our fan base there was so popular!

Anyone know why? :shock:

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by Wile E Coyote » Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:27 pm

they missed the first longships, so they are late arrivals.
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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by fidelcastro » Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:29 pm

Wile E Coyote wrote:they missed the first longships, so they are late arrivals.
Stick to being fickle... it's better than your attempts at comedy. :roll:

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by Rowls » Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:32 pm

That escalated quickly

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by Wile E Coyote » Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:35 pm

fidelcastro wrote:Stick to being fickle... it's better than your attempts at comedy. :roll:
well firstly one would have to have a sense of humour to write such a gem, you on the other hand are devoid of such abilities therefore rendering your comment invalid. I suggest you stick to feverish, over reactionary drivel and copied opinions.

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by Leisure » Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:35 pm

fidelcastro wrote:There were literally dozens of them there yesterday.

I wasn't aware our fan base there was so popular!

Anyone know why? :shock:
Don't know about all those which you're referring to yesterday but Helge, who is from Bergen, comes over for every home game and quite a few of our away games!
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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by Paul Waine » Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:36 pm

Wile E Coyote wrote:they missed the first longships, so they are late arrivals.
So long as they don't behave as the first arrivals did they are welcome.

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by bfccrazy » Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:38 pm

There were a couple over a few weeks ago who were probably in their mid 20s in the Princess Royal. Spoke to them after the game and they said how they liked how Burnley had a "proper team" that was supported by locals and were underdogs.

They'd followed for years and were quite knowledgable too and said they came over 5/6 times a year for a game.
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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by fidelcastro » Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:44 pm

Wile E Coyote wrote:well firstly one would have to have a sense of humour to write such a gem, you on the other hand are devoid of such abilities therefore rendering your comment invalid. I suggest you stick to feverish, over reactionary drivel and copied opinions.
Where have I expressed feverish, over reactionary drivel?

I like it how you just make stuff up! :lol:

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by Woodleyclaret » Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:50 pm

We met Olaf years ago at Torquay .He came last year and we saw him at the Rosehill our usual accomadation for home games.Maybe he was with them.We loads of Norweign Man U fans Didn't even know the way to Old Trafford .A ground full of tourists

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by Saxoman » Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:53 pm

I once had a girl, or should I say, she once had me. She showed me her room, isn't it good..
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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by Dark Cloud » Sun Jan 15, 2017 5:19 pm

There will be whole thread on here soon about why the bloody Norwegians keep leaving The Turf early to catch the ferry!!
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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by bfccrazy » Sun Jan 15, 2017 5:22 pm

Saxoman wrote:I once had a girl, or should I say, she once had me. She showed me her room, isn't it good..
She give you wood?

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by DCWat » Sun Jan 15, 2017 5:28 pm

Dark Cloud wrote:There will be whole thread on here soon about why the bloody Norwegians keep leaving The Turf early to catch the ferry!!
One day there might be a thread that doesn't have any bickering, bitching and tiresome arguments!
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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by bob-the-scutter » Sun Jan 15, 2017 5:39 pm

Saxoman wrote:I once had a horse, or should I say, she once had me. She showed me her room, isn't it good..

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by Dark Cloud » Sun Jan 15, 2017 5:41 pm

DCWat wrote:One day there might be a thread that doesn't have any bickering, bitching and tiresome arguments!
I was only poking fun! :P

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by Jamesy » Sun Jan 15, 2017 6:28 pm

There were at least a couple of dozen of them on 1740 train back to Manchester.

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by Sidney1st » Sun Jan 15, 2017 6:35 pm

Paul Waine wrote:So long as they don't behave as the first arrivals did they are welcome.
Its been a while since I wandered around Burnley, but if some of the females are still in shocking states then they should be safe.

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by RingoMcCartney » Sun Jan 15, 2017 7:08 pm

Does anybody know if the lads from Belfast still come over?

I remember a good 20 of them coming. Usually at the start of a season. They were Glentoran fans. Seem to remember somebody posting a picture of a burnley flag behind the goals at Glentorans ground a couple of years ago.

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by CrispyClaret » Sun Jan 15, 2017 7:15 pm

Way back in August 2001, I was sat next to a Norwegian fan...tonked by Man City 2-4.
Anyway, got round to asking why did he support Burnley and the relatively simple answer was down to tv exposure in Norway. They got to see pretty much all the lower league games on the box and that's how they became aware of us. They would look at the fixture list and try to fit a holiday that allowed them to see as many games as possible over a short period, not exclusively our games. Bizarrely that weekend I did a fair number of miles myself, Bradford City on the friday, Ross County on the saturday (a horse faced jerk scored against Ross, his name chokes in my throat), Dundee United On Sunday, Us on the monday.
I assume other clubs have similar stories, but I don't honestly care.

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by Bfc » Sun Jan 15, 2017 8:31 pm

I know quite a few of the Norwegian Clarets, one of them stays with me when he comes over for games. They have been supporting Burnley for a number of years. One of the reasons they chose Burnley to support was because most of the Norwegians like to support Liverpool Man U Celtic and other trophy hunting clubs and they wanted to support a team other than them. They're spread about different areas, but mainly made friendships by meeting up on trips over to games.
With us they saw our team as underdogs and different in that we're a small club in comparison, but a club with a proud tradition and a loyal fan base. They have their own Clarets web site http://www.burnleyfc.no" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. which is presently a little behind with info, as the editor moved house just before Xmas and as yet his new home is without broadband. The one thing you quickly learn not to do in their company is try and drink round for round with them. I can drink a lot, but I've more than met my match drinking with them lads.

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by Gnulty » Sun Jan 15, 2017 8:40 pm

Burnley since 1972. Hans of Norway. :) . We drink a lot, but we never get drunk.. ;) .
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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by Goalposts » Sun Jan 15, 2017 9:10 pm

a father and son no older than ten were behind me at the gate yesterday , they spoke excellent english and were really looking forward to the game.

reminded me of my dad taking me to a game , but thankfully i dont have to cross a sea to watch burnley

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by levraiclaret » Sun Jan 15, 2017 9:13 pm

The more Norwegians the merrier, we need Merry Norwegians.
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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by Dazzler » Sun Jan 15, 2017 9:24 pm

RingoMcCartney wrote:Does anybody know if the lads from Belfast still come over?

I remember a good 20 of them coming. Usually at the start of a season. They were Glentoran fans. Seem to remember somebody posting a picture of a burnley flag behind the goals at Glentorans ground a couple of years ago.
My lad and his mates are good pals with them Glentoran lads,met them myself in brickies the other year...Top lads.

My lad and his pals go over at least once a year.not sure if the Belfast lads have been over this season.

He's just replied to my text...They are coming over for Chelsea game.

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by Gnulty » Sun Jan 15, 2017 9:24 pm

So you don't need me then, I'm only married...

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by levraiclaret » Sun Jan 15, 2017 9:32 pm

Gnulty you are always welcome particularly for your user name being on of our most underrated members of the 74 promotion team.

I used to be JohnAngusFan on CM
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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by spadesclaret » Sun Jan 15, 2017 9:38 pm

Of course we need you, Gnulty. You are renowned for your optimism. I've missed you on the match threads lately.

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by morpheus2 » Sun Jan 15, 2017 9:47 pm

bob-the-scutter wrote: Saxoman wrote:
I once had a horse, or should I say, she once had me. She showed me her room, isn't it good..
Shouldn't it be "I once had a Norse..." in the spirit of the thread?
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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by Gnulty » Sun Jan 15, 2017 10:05 pm

Hi spades! Hope all is well with You and youre family. Burnley are a part of me, and have been for many years. God only knows why! :D I did'nt choose to follow The Clarets, the club chose me..
All games online or on TV this season, but I miss the threads. I'll be on come tuesday.. I'm melancholic by nature, and optimistic by choice ;) .
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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by Claretmatt4 » Sun Jan 15, 2017 10:07 pm

Noticed a few Norwegians when we played Leicester 2 seasons ago (that fateful game), they both had Ulvestad shirts on so wonder if they wee mega fans or relatives?

Also spoke to one on the train to Glasgow in pre season, appears we have a good following East of Hull!

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by dpinsussex » Sun Jan 15, 2017 10:44 pm

Are the norwegians the new asians we have been targetting to come to t turf ? :)

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by RingoMcCartney » Mon Jan 16, 2017 12:13 am

Dazzler wrote:My lad and his mates are good pals with them Glentoran lads,met them myself in brickies the other year...Top lads.

My lad and his pals go over at least once a year.not sure if the Belfast lads have been over this season.

He's just replied to my text...They are coming over for Chelsea game.
Cheers for getting back. Wondered if they were still about. Saw em in the bridge and few years ago. Looked like they were having a good crack!

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by Dazzler » Mon Jan 16, 2017 1:04 am

Thanks for that. :roll: ;)

Just wondering like,was there any thought process as to why you chose that track ? ;)

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by CharlieinNewMexico » Mon Jan 16, 2017 2:58 am

If anyone would, Norwegian.....
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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by Longsider » Mon Jan 16, 2017 7:32 am

Got chatting to a couple in the 21 club before the Bournemouth game. They were united fans who were doing the Burnley game as part of a football weekend. United were playing on the Sunday.

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by Paul Waine » Mon Jan 16, 2017 8:34 am

Don't know if anyone has mentioned it - have you seen the price of drink in Norway?

And, of course, post-referendum, a weekend in Burnley can be a lot cheaper than a w/end in Oslo.

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by RingoMcCartney » Mon Jan 16, 2017 10:10 am

Dazzler wrote:Thanks for that. :roll: ;)

Just wondering like,was there any thought process as to why you chose that track ? ;)
No mate. Just thought you'd appreciate it after your punk thread from a few weeks back ;)

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by Lancasterclaret » Mon Jan 16, 2017 10:16 am

And, of course, post-referendum, a weekend in Burnley can be a lot cheaper than a w/end in Oslo.
Always been that way Paul, nothing whatsoever to do with the referendum!

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by brigante » Mon Jan 16, 2017 10:19 am

A few years ago one of the board said we should invest in supporter relations in Western Europe. The chairman said "No Way!" The rest is history.

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by LongsideFacingUp » Mon Jan 16, 2017 11:51 am

fidelcastro wrote:There were literally dozens of them there yesterday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKie-vgUGdI" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by evensteadiereddie » Mon Jan 16, 2017 1:09 pm

I was talking to two of them in the Club Shop - they said they just like watching football anywhere so probably a couple of these football "tourists" the Prem attracts.

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by Man of Kent » Mon Jan 16, 2017 7:59 pm

Bfc wrote: They have their own Clarets web site http://www.burnleyfc.no" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. which is presently a little behind with info, as the editor moved house just before Xmas and as yet his new home is without broadband.
Well at least the league table on their website is up to date with us in 10th place - the most important thing!

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by IanMcL » Mon Jan 16, 2017 8:06 pm

Helge and Olaf? There has to be a Sven or it can't be believed! Come on you Vikings!

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Re: Why so many Norweigians?

Post by Vegas Claret » Mon Jan 16, 2017 8:13 pm

They'd heard about our link with Ole Gunnar Solskjær

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