Congratulations Lewis Richardson

[dandeclaret]

He’s just been called up to the England U16 squad.

[ClaretTony]

Just seen it Dan, will get something on site when I get the chance this afternoon. Brilliant news for him. He's been at the club a long time too. I've only seen him play once, but I chose the right game didn't I when he got the five goals?

[Ashingtonclaret46]

So pleased to see the news of his call up and I wish him well in Turkey and also in his future development. Well done Lewis!

[randomclaret2]

Was he involved the other evening against Oxford Tony ?

[Andingle]

Came on late as a Sub

[mill hill claret]

fantastic news

[randomclaret2]

Thanks andingle

[claretspice]

Excellent news for the lad - well done.

Hopefully we can keep hold of him and he can keep progressing.

[Goobs]

Great News. Let's hope this is the start of a long and successful England and Burnley career.

[ClaretTony]

Was he involved the other evening against Oxford Tony ?

Played last 8 minutes of extra time plus stoppage time

[randomclaret2]

Cheers Tony. I was there but couldnt honestly remember. Not ideal for any player to come on in the circumstances of the night.

[ClaretTony]

Short article now onsite - not often I'm not permitted to use a pic of a player but he's of an age where I'm not able to.

http://www.uptheclarets.com/richardson- ... gland-call" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[dandeclaret]

Just seen it Dan, will get something on site when I get the chance this afternoon. Brilliant news for him. He's been at the club a long time too. I've only seen him play once, but I chose the right game didn't I when he got the five goals?

Yep, great news. A good output from the recruitment policy that was in place at the time, one that also yielded the first professional footballer born this millennium. It’s interesting to see players that were being watched at u7 and u8 starting to make names for themselves in the game now, with Burnley and others.

[Buxtonclaret]

Anyone got a link to an official England site?
Just can't find any U16 data.

[ClaretTony]

Anyone got a link to an official England site?
Just can't find any U16 data.

Neither could I Buxtonclaret. Nothing on the FA site.

[ClaretTony]

Yep, great news. A good output from the recruitment policy that was in place at the time, one that also yielded the first professional footballer born this millennium. It’s interesting to see players that were being watched at u7 and u8 starting to make names for themselves in the game now, with Burnley and others.

When the new regime took over not much more than two years ago there wasn’t a recruitment policy worthy of the name. It’s been a matter of trying to catch up again which is a real shame.

[Ashingtonclaret46]

This is as much as I have been able to find out about the Tournament, however, I think that there may be more about it nearer the time.

http://aegeancup.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Buxtonclaret]

Neither could I Buxtonclaret. Nothing on the FA site.

Never thought the official site has ever been up to much.
Considering how well the younger England sides have done these last few years, it's doesn't reflect well.

[ClaretTony]

This is as much as I have been able to find out about the Tournament, however, I think that there may be more about it nearer the time.

http://aegeancup.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Good find Ashington - I spent over an hour looking this afternoon but couldn't find what competition it was

[Ashingtonclaret46]

Good find Ashington - I spent over an hour looking this afternoon but couldn't find what competition it was

As you are aware, Tony, my interest in football spreads far and wide!! I am at Shrewsbury tomorrow as a guest at their match v Coventry! Was at Huddersfield last Saturday and then will be at the Turf on Boxing Day and 30 December!! At Huddersfield on 2 January followed by Newcastle in the evening ---I can't understand why my wife has got the hump!!