No CB?

TopCat · Post by **TopCat** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:32 pm

Looking unlikely as it stands which is hugely disappointing.
We have had a long time on this knowing Keane was leaving.
We had 4 x CB's, now we have 3.
An injury or suspension away from having to depend on Long.
Crazy decision.

Inchy · Post by **Inchy** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:33 pm

Don't worry we have an unproven CB in Taylor.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:33 pm

Its nothing short of negligent. Hopefully we get through until january. Well actually february because we wont do business in early january.

Complete naivety. Especially with the hindsight and money we have.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:34 pm

Don't worry. We can always shift Taylor or Bardsley or Cork or Ash Barnes in there. No worries.

claretrobo1 · Post by **claretrobo1** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:34 pm

It's worrying it must be said. We will get one in January though, surely?

JohnDearyMe · Post by **JohnDearyMe** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:36 pm

Frightening situation. Thought we would have learnt from the fiasco of failing to bring in midfield cover during our first season in the top flight under Dyche

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:37 pm

Pretty happy with our business overall but I see this as a huge risk.

We've got as many keepers as centre backs.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:37 pm

There's still time.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:38 pm

Suicidal.

Blackrod · Post by **Blackrod** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:38 pm

Very odd

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:39 pm

Give over, hardly going to cost us. Why risk a outlay of 3m for a 4th choice CB, when we can gain interest.

What are the chances of a specialist CB getting injured. It's not Marney or 2013!

Get a grip, why prepare when you can wing it.

cockneyclaret · Post by **cockneyclaret** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:40 pm

Must have a loan lined up.. no chance we would be that suicidal

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:42 pm

cockneyclaret wrote:Must have a loan lined up.. no chance we would be that suicidal

No chance at all. With all these millions, we wouldn't risk a small outlay of a few million hamper our premier league survival.

But suppose if no injuries occure, it will be a master stroke...

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:42 pm

If we dont get a CB could we have a bit of happy clapper bingo to cheer us up as they desperately spew all the rubbish to paint the picture everything is rosy and it has been another successful transfer window

ExistentialWanderer · Post by **ExistentialWanderer** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:42 pm

cockneyclaret wrote:Must have a loan lined up.. no chance we would be that suicidal

This is Burnley. Stranger things have happened!

KefkaClaret · Post by **KefkaClaret** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:43 pm

Let's just pray we don't have a Marney situation and get a serious injury a week after.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:43 pm

Anyone got any idea who is available as a free agent? (just in case of injury)

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:44 pm

Devils_Advocate wrote:If we dont get a CB could we have a bit of happy clapper bingo to cheer us up as they desperately spew all the rubbish to paint the picture everything is rosy and it has been another successful transfer window

No thanks, I'm perfectly happy for the miserable gits to stew in their own juices. It's just football, no one has died, chill out!

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:44 pm

Lancasterclaret wrote:Anyone got any idea who is available as a free agent? (just in case of injury)

Duff and Dyche.

TVC15 · Post by **TVC15** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:45 pm

Joe Gallagher I think - he's at the Sparrow Hawk now waiting for the paperwork to arrive

taio · Post by **taio** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:45 pm

It's very difficult to understand how Dyche doesn't think we need a centre half. Big and unnecessary risk.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:45 pm

Lancasterclaret wrote:Anyone got any idea who is available as a free agent? (just in case of injury)

For the third and final time........ Sean St Ledger or Kolo Toure.

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:47 pm

martin_p wrote:No thanks, I'm perfectly happy for the miserable hits to stew in their own juices. It's just football, no one has died, chill out!

Im very chilled thanks. I will sit back and enjoy watching how uptight and defensive the happy clappers gets over the next few days if we really havent tied up a CB.

claretbob · Post by **claretbob** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:47 pm

Can't see what the problem is. I remember bumping into Taffy( Leighton James, for any young uns) and congratulating him on his performances as an emergency centre back in 1987 and he told me it was easy since anyone could play there. If Taffy could manage it I'm sure we'll be fine!

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:48 pm

I'm usually very supportive of the board/Dyche/recruitment team or at least try to be positive but this is a ******* joke.

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:49 pm

Devils_Advocate wrote:Im very chilled thanks. I will sit back and enjoy watching how uptight and defensive the happy clappers gets over the next few days if we really havent tied up a CB.

Sounds like you're angry about something to me mate. None of this really matters does it?

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:49 pm

claretbob wrote:Can't see what the problem is. I remember bumping into Taffy( Leighton James, for any young uns) and congratulating him on his performances as an emergency centre back in 1987 and he told me it was easy since anyone could play there. If Taffy could manage it I'm sure we'll be fine!

In 1987 he wouldn't have been facing the likes of Arguero,Rashford,Hazard etc.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:50 pm

taio wrote:It's very difficult to understand how Dyche doesn't think we need a centre half. Big and unnecessary risk.

Dont tell claret tony that.

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:52 pm

Seems playing percentages isn't always the best option.

Sutton-Claret · Post by **Sutton-Claret** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:52 pm

Don't hit the panic button yet - the window is still open and the fat lady hasn't even arrived

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:55 pm

martin_p wrote:Sounds like you're angry about something to me mate. None of this really matters does it?

Not sure how youve come to that conclusion. I support Burnley but its not that important to me and I find it entertaining how serious and precious some people are about things on this forum. Anyhow you think what you like and as said it should give me some entertainment over next few days

Guich · Post by **Guich** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:56 pm

RVclaret wrote:Suicidal.

Premier League defenders Bardsley and Ward can both capably play centre back. Ward's deputy, the talented Charlie Taylor, can play there if needs be.

Kevin Long has the manager's faith and is admired by Martin O'Neil. Then we have the first pairing, Ben and Tarks.

We 'd have liked another but these are all Premier League players. Six options is hardly suicidal

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:56 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Dont tell claret tony that.

I've been telling you for weeks that it was unlikely we'd be signing a central defender.

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:58 pm

Devils_Advocate wrote:Not sure how youve come to that conclusion. I support Burnley but its not that important to me and I find it entertaining how serious and precious some people are about things on this forum. Anyhow you think what you like and as said it should give me some entertainment over next few days

So you're not entertained by those foaming at the mouth because we haven't signed a CB? Far funnier surely!

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:59 pm

ClaretTony wrote:I've been telling you for weeks that it was unlikely we'd be signing a central defender.

I know. Doesnt mean its a wise move.

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 11:00 pm

Are you seriously suggesting that we are ok because we have a lad who hasn't even played in the PL yet and spent his entire career at LB cover at CB in the most unforgiving league in the world? It's just asking for trouble. Let's hope we have no injuries.

KefkaClaret · Post by **KefkaClaret** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 11:01 pm

Guich wrote:Premier League defenders Bardsley and Ward can both capably play centre back. Ward's deputy, the talented Charlie Taylor, can play there if needs be.

Think your seriously underestimating this league if you truly believe we can get results with Ward, Bardsley at centre-back.

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 11:02 pm

martin_p wrote:So you're not entertained by those foaming at the mouth because we haven't signed a CB? Far funnier surely!

Yes they all add to the fun but I just find the reactions of the happy clappers more fun to read

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 11:05 pm

We played a centre back at left back in 2014. Look how that went and it was at left back. Yet there are a worrying about of people here happy that we do the opposite. It's footballing suicide. I'd understand if we were skint but we arnt so therefore did not need to take the risk.

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 11:06 pm

Devils_Advocate wrote:Yes they all add to the fun but I just find the reactions of the happy clappers more fun to read

People explains why they're broadly happy versus uncontrolled rage? It's no contest.

Guich · Post by **Guich** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 11:06 pm

KefkaClaret wrote:Think your seriously underestimating this league if you truly believe we can get results with Ward, Bardsley at centre-back.

Last season I though I was seriously underestimating this league if I believed we could get results with Scotty and George Boyd as our creative wide players.

Then I discovered there are a lot of vastly over-rated players in this league and ours are just as good as most of the others

dsr · Post by **dsr** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 11:07 pm

Basically, what we all have to ask ourselves is, who knows more about the Burnley squad - Sean Dyche or ourselves? In my case, it's Sean Dyche; so if he says our centre half resources are fine, I'm willing to believe him. Obviously the rest of you can make your own minds up.

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 11:07 pm

Guich wrote:Last season I though I was seriously underestimating this league if I believed we could get results with Scotty and George Boyd as our creative wide players.

Then I discovered there are a lot of vastly over-rated players in this league and ours are just as good as most of the others

A centre back is a far far far more crucial position in this league than a winger.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 11:09 pm

The best time to replace the roof is when the sun is shining. Weve not done that.

claretspice · Post by **claretspice** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 11:18 pm

Negligence. Pure, indefensible, negligence.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 11:20 pm

Admit to being surprised we've not brought a CB in.
But as has been pointed, it's a massive vote of confidence Sean is giving Long.
And guess nobody ought to be surprised with that.
SD is loyal to his players. They know that and it's why, to a man, they jump through the proverbial hoops for him and the cause.
We'll be ok.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 11:23 pm

Daft question, have we anyone in the development squad that maybe is ready to become our 4th choice centre back and probably never play?

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 11:27 pm

People going on about,what if one of Mee or Tarks gets injured? ...what if they both get injured what happens then?

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 11:29 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:The best time to replace the roof is when the sun is shining. Weve not done that.

Better hope it stays dry, or the roof will start leaking goals

summitclaret · Post by **summitclaret** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 11:30 pm

I think we all know the answer Steve if it is for more than a week or 2. Maybe Wells is a good signing just in case we go down.