If that’s what gives you fun in your life then you clearly are a true Lib Dem, Irrelevant.Lancasterclaret wrote:Whats James McClean got to do with being a Lib Dem?
These threads attract the nationalist bellends like no other, and they make me laugh. That will do!
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Re: James McLean
not good enough
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Re: James McLean
I am a firm believer in if you don't want this man at the club for whatever reason, whether its military affiliation, patriotism, don't rate him, etc then it's your choice and your right to protest in whatever way you feel is right, just like James Mclean does on remembrance Sunday by not wearing the poppy.
There is no right or wrong choice it just depends on how strong you feel about the subject.
You can suffer in silence, voice your disapproval or just walk away from the club whilst he is on the books which I am sure some will do.
The question is he really that good you would sign him knowing that it would create division amongst the fans and have fans booing their own player?
There is no right or wrong choice it just depends on how strong you feel about the subject.
You can suffer in silence, voice your disapproval or just walk away from the club whilst he is on the books which I am sure some will do.
The question is he really that good you would sign him knowing that it would create division amongst the fans and have fans booing their own player?
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It’s nice to see that I’m the sand in Rowls’ vagina.
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God imagine if we did actually sign James McClean
He's awful but it would prompt the posters who only ever flock to this board to discuss politics to get more involved in the footy. One of the four has already bitten. Nice work CFC.
He's awful but it would prompt the posters who only ever flock to this board to discuss politics to get more involved in the footy. One of the four has already bitten. Nice work CFC.
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And the other three are banned, aren't they ?
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Sign him on....
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I’ve never got the vitriol for mcClean. He grew up in a working class catholic family who had experienced some bad stuff at the hands of the British military. What exactly is he supposed to do? As far as I know he has stuck to his principles but not done anything to aggrevate the matter further. He has been subject to every kind of threat because of those beliefs. That takes character to stand up when it would be easier to just swallow it.
As a footballer I’m not sure he is good enough but we shouldn’t rule the man out for his beliefs outside of football.
As a footballer I’m not sure he is good enough but we shouldn’t rule the man out for his beliefs outside of football.
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Someone take the chequebook away from Sean if he a actually wants him.
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Re: James McLean
No thanks.
As already mentioned, he's 29 and hardly set the championship alight. What a cracking deal that would be; letting Stoke make a £3m profit within six months of signing him (when he's done nowt!)...
As already mentioned, he's 29 and hardly set the championship alight. What a cracking deal that would be; letting Stoke make a £3m profit within six months of signing him (when he's done nowt!)...
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May I respectfully advise you not to believe everything you read on this board.Jakubs Tash wrote:No thanks.
As already mentioned, he's 29 and hardly set the championship alight. What a cracking deal that would be; letting Stoke make a £3m profit within six months of signing him (when he's done nowt!)...
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5 assists in 17 is good going imo.
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Tbf in a way I respect him for having the brains to make a decision for himself, rather than the majority of footballers who just seem to follow their mates like mindless sheep, e.g the tattoos and all driving the same cars.
From a football point of view I don't think he's what we need. No better than what we already have and we need to be looking to bring the age of our squad down.
From a football point of view I don't think he's what we need. No better than what we already have and we need to be looking to bring the age of our squad down.
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Just the sort of Barton player we need.cricketfieldclarets wrote:Heard a bid has gone in for McClean of up to 8m.
3m more than Stoke paid for him. So maybe showing some intent early on.
Personally think he would be a good option especially at that price.
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I’ve heard he doesn’t get on with Yaya Toure so it won’t be happening.
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What a stupid argument.paulatky wrote:What principal ,he is prepared to take the rich financial rewards available here in UK
If he had principals he would be playing in the irish republic
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Re: James McLean
He's ****
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This would not improve the first team and would therefore be a poor signing.
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Thanks...but to be fair, I agree with the original points that may have already been said on this board (no matter who said them). I would prefer us to be looking to a wide player who is a bit younger than 29, with a bit more technical ability and pace than McLean, if possible. They don't necessarily need to be as industrial as McLean. I think we can afford to carry a 'luxury' player and that player may even help us to evolve in style slightly. We need to stop identifying ageing Championship players who are the 'same types'.TheFamilyCat wrote:May I respectfully advise you not to believe everything you read on this board.
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Could have legs this rumor, it's going round on social media.
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Its from a very good and reliable source.
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Ageing.... 29 years old that's me well and truly fu..ed!Jakubs Tash wrote: Thanks...but to be fair, I agree with the original points that may have already been said on this board (no matter who said them). I would prefer us to be looking to a wide player who is a bit younger than 29, with a bit more technical ability and pace than McLean, if possible. They don't necessarily need to be as industrial as McLean. I think we can afford to carry a 'luxury' player and that player may even help us to evolve in style slightly. We need to stop identifying ageing Championship players who are the 'same types'.
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I don't give a toss about his personal life and political beliefs,
but I do wonder how we expect a £8m pound player to be a massive improvement on what we already have.
but I do wonder how we expect a £8m pound player to be a massive improvement on what we already have.
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8 million gets you a top half championship standard player these days which is what McClean isboatshed bill wrote:I don't give a toss about his personal life and political beliefs,
but I do wonder how we expect a £8m pound player to be a massive improvement on what we already have.
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He’s also 29 and has proven in recent years he’s not good enough for the Premier League.Denno97 wrote:8 million gets you a top half championship standard player these days which is what McClean is
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SGr wrote:He’s also 29 and has proven in recent years he’s not good enough for the Premier League.
You're wrong he's just the type of player we need.
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In footballing terms, yes. We already have the oldest (average age) team/squad in the PL. I wouldn't want us to give a three and a half year contract to an average 29 year old who has hardly been smashing it up in the Championship.tim_noone wrote: Ageing.... 29 years old that's me well and truly fu..ed!
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bartons baggage wrote:You're wrong he's just the type of player we need.
You probably need to explain why you think that.
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Please elaborate. Try to focus on the quality he brings on the ball too, not buying this “hard worker” nonsense. Maximum effort is the MINIMUM requirement, rememberbartons baggage wrote:You're wrong he's just the type of player we need.
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Is that so.....boatshed bill wrote:You probably need to explain why you think that.
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the love in a lot of Burnley fans have with Rangers, it’s hardly surprisingandyh wrote:I’ve never got the vitriol for mcClean. He grew up in a working class catholic family who had experienced some bad stuff at the hands of the British military. What exactly is he supposed to do? As far as I know he has stuck to his principles but not done anything to aggrevate the matter further. He has been subject to every kind of threat because of those beliefs. That takes character to stand up when it would be easier to just swallow it.
As a footballer I’m not sure he is good enough but we shouldn’t rule the man out for his beliefs outside of football.
I’m Catholic, but when it comes to football or anything in life for that matter, I couldn’t care less what others beliefs are.
Just to add, I don’t think he’s better than we have although he’s a decent enough player on his day
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Got a mate who is a big Stokie - he says he is utter dross.
Would be a woeful signing.
Would be a woeful signing.
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Please don't let this be true. I'm only just getting over the Joe Hart saga.
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I don't think he's premier league quality but he'd be a good person for cover.
But I'd be disappointed if we signed him as cover cos I doubt he'd be cheap.
But I'd be disappointed if we signed him as cover cos I doubt he'd be cheap.
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His signing would be absolutely typical of our recruitment policy though wouldn't it
Expensive, ageing, and no better than what's already here
Expensive, ageing, and no better than what's already here
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If we're throwing 8 million at covering players of Championship standard,added to fairly high wages,i would rather keep our powder dry until the summer and reassess.Lancasterclaret wrote:I don't think he's premier league quality but he'd be a good person for cover.
But I'd be disappointed if we signed him as cover cos I doubt he'd be cheap.
I'm also concerned as to why Stoke are touting McLean for a move after just half a season.
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CFC could have done this thread about signing Akinfenwa and the same whoppers would be replying moaning about signings they just can’t help themselves
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Now it's funny you should say that.......claretonthecoast1882 wrote:CFC could have done this thread about signing Akinfenwa and the same whoppers would be replying moaning about signings they just can’t help themselves
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Would the same fannies also be on who only ever moan about moaners?claretonthecoast1882 wrote:CFC could have done this thread about signing Akinfenwa and the same whoppers would be replying moaning about signings they just can’t help themselves
Oooh
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Not the sort of player we should be looking at, close to 30, looks to be moving backwards and most importantly, is not a first team signing.
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I would like to see more young quick players coming into the squad with the odd experienced pro.
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I have a son who is a stoke fan, so I've seen them a few times this season and I agree. Hes lucky to get on the pitch, and is woeful compared to clucas, woods, ince, Allen and even Bojan who the manager has it in for. Even berahino has looked better than him this year. Probably not Fletcher though.RVclaret wrote:Got a mate who is a big Stokie - he says he is utter dross.
Would be a woeful signing.
You only need to read the various threads on their oatcake fanzine to get the message - and it has nothing to do with politics.
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Cracking fishing thread from the op for his next thread it will be that we were looking at signing Ched Evans
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Might be interesting to ask McLean for his opinion on the Omagh bombing,29 dead and over 200 injured.Should never be a Claret for his beliefs and his lack of ability.
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At least hes scoring a few at the moment. Besides, why bother with ched when Adam Johnson is a free agent?Dy1geo wrote:Cracking fishing thread from the op for his next thread it will be that we were looking at signing Ched Evans
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andyh wrote:I’ve never got the vitriol for mcClean. He grew up in a working class catholic family who had experienced some bad stuff at the hands of the British military. What exactly is he supposed to do? As far as I know he has stuck to his principles but not done anything to aggrevate the matter further. He has been subject to every kind of threat because of those beliefs. That takes character to stand up when it would be easier to just swallow it.
As a footballer I’m not sure he is good enough but we shouldn’t rule the man out for his beliefs outside of football.
if I was him I wouldn't go and work in the country that he feels so aggrieved about
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We need Premier League quality for cover though. Or players who can improve. Eventually, the cover ends up on the pitch. Against Premier League players.Lancasterclaret wrote:I don't think he's premier league quality but he'd be a good person for cover.
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I do now get the inclination this thread is fishing, for the record. What’s worrying is the people agreeing who I think really do mean it
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Would rather us take Bojan.
Or table a bid for Jarrod Bowen at Hull.
Although left-footed, seems to do his damage from the right flank. Would be really exciting to see him and NcNeill on opposite wings.
Or table a bid for Jarrod Bowen at Hull.
Although left-footed, seems to do his damage from the right flank. Would be really exciting to see him and NcNeill on opposite wings.
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Better than nothing. In Dyche we trust.