ARTICLE: New Turf Moor contract for Barnes

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 5:14 pm

More good news coming out of the Turf with Barnes signing a new deal

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jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 5:16 pm

Nice one Ashley, aye!

Lord Beamish · Post by **Lord Beamish** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 5:18 pm

Walton will be pleased.

KLClaret · Post by **KLClaret** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 5:28 pm

Fantastic news, really has kicked on in the last year or so. Well pleased with this.

karatekid · Post by **karatekid** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 5:34 pm

“The club is only going in one direction and that’s up and I’m privileged to be part of it."
AB.

UpTheClaretsFCBK · Post by **UpTheClaretsFCBK** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 5:40 pm

As someone whose heavily critised Barnes in the past. I’m happy to admit I was wrong.

He’s been unplayable at times in the last few games and he looks to have something special going with Chris Wood.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 5:41 pm

Basically means he's now worth more to us when Chelsea come calling again!

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 5:43 pm

I wonder what the Brighton view on this is. £350,000 is a steal.
I seem to recall it was split, those that wanted him to stay, balanced by just as many that wanted him to go. I think Ash was upsetting the cart as well by letting it be known that he favoured the move.
4 years on and we have an outstanding player, who opposition fans and players hate, but would all love on their team.
Another 3 years of watching Ash bash the premier league. This day just keeps giving.

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DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 5:47 pm

More brilliant news today
Well done Ashley Barnes

Stayingup · Post by **Stayingup** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 5:47 pm

Many peoples favourite player. We sll love him.whether he is our favourite or not. I think he's fantastic and am delighted at this news.

NottsClaret · Post by **NottsClaret** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 5:48 pm

Good news, if only because it means we don't have to play against him. Must be a nightmare.

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 5:51 pm

Ashley Barnes is a great example of what happens when you put in maximum effort and make the most of what you have.
I'm delighted with this news.

halfmanhalfbiscuit · Post by **halfmanhalfbiscuit** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 5:51 pm

Brilliant news this.

box_of_frogs · Post by **box_of_frogs** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 6:00 pm

Great news!

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 6:04 pm

Well deserved. Great news for all concerned.

claret wizard · Post by **claret wizard** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 6:04 pm

That strike against West Ham was stunning, not just the hit but the build up and positioning from Ashley that you can see from the goal cam. I know Hart has been getting grief but no keeper would have stopped that. He's been improving month on month since we signed him and this is another great bit of work by the club. I hope he's got a hefty pay increase thrown in as well as he deserves it.

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 6:06 pm

Excellent news. Fully deserved.

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 6:08 pm

Excellent news. Well done Ashley Barnes.

His combative spirit has never been in doubt, and I've always thought he was one of the very best controlling the ball on his chest. His goal on Saturday was up there - pity some of the praise he deserved was lost with the distraction of "some people are on the pitch..."

I assume Ashley has got a "bump" in pay. I hope we are now paying him enough to be able to subscribe for an Austrian passport.

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 6:32 pm

Fabulous news and well done Ash. He's improved month on month this year and deserves all the plaudits he's getting.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 6:43 pm

That's excellent news. He really deserves it. Ash continues to be one of my favourite ever Burnley players and I hope this means he'll continue to play for us for a long time to come.

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 7:05 pm

Last summer I would've been fine with him going and even earlier this season I think I've suggested we needed to upgrade on him this summer.

As it stands I'm glad he's staying because he's not shirking the challenge when presented to him.

bodge · Post by **bodge** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 7:17 pm

Bang in form right now and proving to be a Premier League standard front man.

Fantastic news this.

Reecey1987 · Post by **Reecey1987** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 7:17 pm

I think vokes will be the one shipped out now

ClaretEngineer · Post by **ClaretEngineer** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 7:20 pm

Have you seen the power he can transfer to a ball, like a cannon. And about as destructive as one!

mdd2 · Post by **mdd2** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 7:26 pm

Excellent news but hope we are looking at Mee,Hendrick and Vokes who are OOC in 2019 as well as Ward Defour and JBG who I think are to 2019 but with an option from us to have them until ?2020.
And of course there is Scotty OOC soon

kaptin1 · Post by **kaptin1** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 8:09 pm

Just need to get Ben Mee tied up on a long term deal now

Wilf Mbanga · Post by **Wilf Mbanga** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 8:11 pm

A proper cult hero. Fantastic news. Just Ben now.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 8:12 pm

excellent !!!!!!!!!!

Inchysince93 · Post by **Inchysince93** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 8:12 pm

I love him. I cant recall a goal he's scored with the side of his foot, he just smashes, literally, everything.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 8:19 pm

Can't see Arfield being offered a long term deal. Perhaps a one year extension like Boyd.

Nonayforever · Post by **Nonayforever** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 8:21 pm

My favourite Burnley player for the last couple of seasons. Improving his control and skill with every game.
There are not many players in the Premier league who you would realistically swap him for.

Jimmymaccer · Post by **Jimmymaccer** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 8:34 pm

Great character.........he should be a happy chap.......still chuckle at his Clarets Player appearance when Shacks and Derby came to town!

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 9:20 pm

Sidney1st wrote:Last summer I would've been fine with him going and even earlier this season I think I've suggested we needed to upgrade on him this summer.

A lot of us have been saying that for the last 2/3 seasons, but he keeps on proving us wrong.

Aye Aye Ashley

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 9:22 pm

Made my day.

NRC · Post by **NRC** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 9:26 pm

I can only imagine our Ash in an Austrian national squad training session, and a puzzled look on his face.... “eh, what the f..lipping eck are they banging on about?” The whole squad would have to convert to zummerzet-speak

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 9:58 pm

Inchysince93 wrote:I love him. I cant recall a goal he's scored with the side of his foot, he just smashes, literally, everything.

As long as he smashes it into the back of the onion bag that'll do me,no points for style not in this game.
Premier League defenders must hate playing against Ash heaven knows what International or European teams will make of him.

claret59 · Post by **claret59** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 10:12 pm

I've always thought of him as a good player but was surprised that he overtook Sam Vokes as our first choice striker. I hope its not expecting too much but there are signs lately that he could become a high scoring player. He is fantastically tough and developing that knack of being in the right place at the right time by reading the game as well as he is playing it. A great acquisition to the future of the club and shows the club can compete in hanging on to our best players.

charlyt · Post by **charlyt** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 10:27 pm

Big, strong and tough with great all round ability.
What a catch he has proved to be for us.

Burnleyareback2 · Post by **Burnleyareback2** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 10:59 pm

Simply lovely day for BFC

BroadIslandClaret · Post by **BroadIslandClaret** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 11:12 pm

I thought he`d signed a Pardewesque monster contract on first reading your report, ClaretTony. What actually is it? A 3-year extension? GREAT NEWS and he`s fully deserving of it.

CaptJohn · Post by **CaptJohn** » Fri Mar 16, 2018 2:11 am

From my perspective perhaps the most improved player at the club this season. He seems to have taken his game to a new level and perhaps alongside Wood we have a new "Irvine-Lochead" combination. Now wouldn't that be great

I know Pope and Tarks have had England call ups and could be considered as most improved but neither were regular first team players before this season.

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Fri Mar 16, 2018 2:18 am

Fantastic news!....Now let's get the ice man signed up.

Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Fri Mar 16, 2018 2:38 am

boatshed bill wrote:Ashley Barnes is a great example of what happens when you put in maximum effort and make the most of what you have.
I'm delighted with this news.

Apparently this is the "minimum requirement"

dermotdermot · Post by **dermotdermot** » Fri Mar 16, 2018 2:53 am

NRC wrote:I can only imagine our Ash in an Austrian national squad training session, and a puzzled look on his face.... “eh, what rom rthe f..lipping eck are they banging on about?” The whole squad would have to convert to zummerzet-speak

Strange because he always sounds to me as if he comes from Brixton.

Let'sChaseTheDragon · Post by **Let'sChaseTheDragon** » Fri Mar 16, 2018 3:17 am

Hard as nails, rocket shot, lightning instincts in the box, titanium plated elbows, relatable, committed, great character, selfless, capable of comedy moments, high propensity to improve.

Impossible not to like this guy and this news.

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Fri Mar 16, 2018 8:59 am

Start of the season, rumours around that Newcastle were to bid £8m for him. I thought to myself, (maybe even posted) make it £10m and I’ll think about it.

Now? Make it £20m and the answer is STILL no. Always liked Barnes, but LOVE him now. Almost irreplaceable. Hes absolutely totally got hold of this PL football by it’s throat, ragged it, and thrown it to the floor in disgust.

BOYSIE31 · Post by **BOYSIE31** » Fri Mar 16, 2018 9:09 am

UpTheClaretsFCBK wrote:As someone whose heavily critised Barnes in the past. I’m happy to admit I was wrong.

He’s been unplayable at times in the last few games and he looks to have something special going with Chris Wood.

I have to agree he has been brilliant this season and i was never one of his biggest fans.

houseboy · Post by **houseboy** » Fri Mar 16, 2018 9:23 am

UpTheClaretsFCBK wrote:As someone whose heavily critised Barnes in the past. I’m happy to admit I was wrong.

He’s been unplayable at times in the last few games and he looks to have something special going with Chris Wood.

I'm in the same situation mate. I have been very critical but of late Ashley has blown my argument out of the water in a major way so, yes, this is good news and the humble pie is well and truly consumed.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Fri Mar 16, 2018 9:27 am

I never thought he was up to it as this level but he's been brilliant this season.

Very valuable member of the squad.

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Fri Mar 16, 2018 9:30 am

Fully deserved and it shows he wants to be a Claret. Yes, I know he'll be earning a lot of money but they all do compared to us. I'm pretty sure he could have got at least the same money -if not more- elsewhere.

Well done to the club for getting it sorted.

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