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Re: James McLean

Post by Right_winger » Sun Jan 06, 2019 3:12 pm

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!
If that’s what gives you fun in your life then you clearly are a true Lib Dem, Irrelevant.

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Re: James McLean

Post by Vegas Claret » Sun Jan 06, 2019 3:13 pm

not good enough

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Re: James McLean

Post by turbo5 » Sun Jan 06, 2019 3:18 pm

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?
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Re: James McLean

Post by Lord Beamish » Sun Jan 06, 2019 3:23 pm

It’s nice to see that I’m the sand in Rowls’ vagina.
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Re: James McLean

Post by ksrclaret » Sun Jan 06, 2019 3:27 pm

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.

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Re: James McLean

Post by evensteadiereddie » Sun Jan 06, 2019 3:46 pm

And the other three are banned, aren't they ? :lol:

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Re: James McLean

Post by tim_noone » Sun Jan 06, 2019 4:00 pm

Sign him on....

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Re: James McLean

Post by andyh » Sun Jan 06, 2019 4:04 pm

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.
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Re: James McLean

Post by KefkaClaret » Sun Jan 06, 2019 4:22 pm

Someone take the chequebook away from Sean if he a actually wants him.

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Re: James McLean

Post by Jakubs Tash » Sun Jan 06, 2019 4:23 pm

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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Re: James McLean

Post by TheFamilyCat » Sun Jan 06, 2019 4:27 pm

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!)...
May I respectfully advise you not to believe everything you read on this board.

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Re: James McLean

Post by cricketfieldclarets » Sun Jan 06, 2019 4:37 pm

5 assists in 17 is good going imo.

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Re: James McLean

Post by jrgbfc » Sun Jan 06, 2019 4:45 pm

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.

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Re: James McLean

Post by Quicknick » Sun Jan 06, 2019 5:04 pm

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.
Just the sort of Barton player we need.

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Re: James McLean

Post by Bordeauxclaret » Sun Jan 06, 2019 5:05 pm

I’ve heard he doesn’t get on with Yaya Toure so it won’t be happening.

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Re: James McLean

Post by Quicknick » Sun Jan 06, 2019 5:06 pm

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
What a stupid argument.

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Re: James McLean

Post by CoolClaret » Sun Jan 06, 2019 5:07 pm

He's ****

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Re: James McLean

Post by Blackrod » Sun Jan 06, 2019 5:14 pm

This would not improve the first team and would therefore be a poor signing.
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Re: James McLean

Post by Jakubs Tash » Sun Jan 06, 2019 5:18 pm

TheFamilyCat wrote:May I respectfully advise you not to believe everything you read on this board.
:) 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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Re: James McLean

Post by bartons baggage » Sun Jan 06, 2019 6:42 pm

Could have legs this rumor, it's going round on social media.

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Re: James McLean

Post by cricketfieldclarets » Sun Jan 06, 2019 6:50 pm

Its from a very good and reliable source.

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Re: James McLean

Post by tim_noone » Sun Jan 06, 2019 6:56 pm

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'.
:lol: Ageing.... 29 years old that's me well and truly fu..ed!
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Re: James McLean

Post by boatshed bill » Sun Jan 06, 2019 6:56 pm

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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Re: James McLean

Post by Denno97 » Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:05 pm

boatshed 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.
8 million gets you a top half championship standard player these days which is what McClean is

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Re: James McLean

Post by SGr » Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:06 pm

Denno97 wrote:8 million gets you a top half championship standard player these days which is what McClean is
He’s also 29 and has proven in recent years he’s not good enough for the Premier League.

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Re: James McLean

Post by bartons baggage » Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:13 pm

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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Re: James McLean

Post by Jakubs Tash » Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:14 pm

tim_noone wrote::lol: Ageing.... 29 years old that's me well and truly fu..ed!
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.
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Re: James McLean

Post by boatshed bill » Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:15 pm

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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Re: James McLean

Post by SGr » Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:15 pm

bartons baggage wrote:You're wrong he's just the type of player we need.
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, remember :)

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Re: James McLean

Post by tim_noone » Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:16 pm

boatshed bill wrote:You probably need to explain why you think that.
Is that so.....

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Re: James McLean

Post by Burnley1989 » Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:18 pm

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.
the love in a lot of Burnley fans have with Rangers, it’s hardly surprising

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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Re: James McLean

Post by RVclaret » Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:21 pm

Got a mate who is a big Stokie - he says he is utter dross.

Would be a woeful signing.

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Re: James McLean

Post by dermotdermot » Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:21 pm

Please don't let this be true. I'm only just getting over the Joe Hart saga.

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Re: James McLean

Post by Lancasterclaret » Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:21 pm

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.

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Re: James McLean

Post by ksrclaret » Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:24 pm

His signing would be absolutely typical of our recruitment policy though wouldn't it

Expensive, ageing, and no better than what's already here

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Re: James McLean

Post by tiger76 » Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:33 pm

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.
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.

I'm also concerned as to why Stoke are touting McLean for a move after just half a season.

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Re: James McLean

Post by claretonthecoast1882 » Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:34 pm

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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Re: James McLean

Post by tim_noone » Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:40 pm

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
Now it's funny you should say that....... 8-)

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Re: James McLean

Post by ksrclaret » Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:46 pm

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
Would the same fannies also be on who only ever moan about moaners?

Oooh

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Re: James McLean

Post by Conroy92 » Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:54 pm

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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Re: James McLean

Post by beddie » Sun Jan 06, 2019 8:02 pm

I would like to see more young quick players coming into the squad with the odd experienced pro.

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Re: James McLean

Post by timshorts » Sun Jan 06, 2019 8:10 pm

RVclaret wrote:Got a mate who is a big Stokie - he says he is utter dross.

Would be a woeful signing.
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.

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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Re: James McLean

Post by Dy1geo » Sun Jan 06, 2019 8:22 pm

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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Re: James McLean

Post by Lord Rothbury » Sun Jan 06, 2019 9:43 pm

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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Re: James McLean

Post by timshorts » Sun Jan 06, 2019 9:51 pm

Dy1geo wrote:Cracking fishing thread from the op for his next thread it will be that we were looking at signing Ched Evans
At least hes scoring a few at the moment. Besides, why bother with ched when Adam Johnson is a free agent?

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Re: James McLean

Post by mill hill claret » Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:07 pm

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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Re: James McLean

Post by SGr » Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:13 pm

Lancasterclaret wrote:I don't think he's premier league quality but he'd be a good person for cover.
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.

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Re: James McLean

Post by SGr » Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:15 pm

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 :shock:
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Re: James McLean

Post by Cubanclaret » Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:45 pm

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.

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Re: James McLean

Post by whiffa » Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:05 pm

Better than nothing. In Dyche we trust.

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