ARTICLE:Clarets land England and Manchester City goalkeeper Trafford

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:00 pm

Signing confirmed

See link
https://www.uptheclarets.com/clarets-la ... r-trafford

1989_claret · Post by **1989_claret** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:01 pm

Announcement video:

https://twitter.com/burnleyofficial/sta ... KE8IRZVPGw

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:03 pm

Great stuff!

Murger · Post by **Murger** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:03 pm

A lot better than the Telletubbies one.

Ampth7 · Post by **Ampth7** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:05 pm

He doesn’t appear too awkward at all at the end of that video!

clarethomer · Post by **clarethomer** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:05 pm

I hope he doesn't flap like that when facing shots

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:08 pm

not quite sure how I missed that he's 6ft 6 !!! Giant

boyyanno · Post by **boyyanno** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:08 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:00 pm
Signing confirmed

See link
https://www.uptheclarets.com/clarets-la ... r-trafford

Good article CT but I think you missed out "English" when referring to him as the 3rd most expensive keeper ever. Not a dig just thought I'd let you know so you can amend!

Ampth7 · Post by **Ampth7** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:13 pm

What becomes of Muric??

Juan Tanamera · Post by **Juan Tanamera** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:14 pm

Ampth7 wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:13 pm
What becomes of Muric??

Broken hearted?

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:15 pm

Cracking video.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:15 pm

Another exciting signing. Very interested to see who starts v City!

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:18 pm

boyyanno wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:08 pm
Good article CT but I think you missed out "English" when referring to him as the 3rd most expensive keeper ever. Not a dig just thought I'd let you know so you can amend!

Cheers - word added thanks

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:20 pm

Welcome and good luck.

Would appear he's got all the attributes to go far.

Juan Tanamera · Post by **Juan Tanamera** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:20 pm

Hopefully, if he realises is full potential he could be England's number one for years to come.
Good luck James.
(Roughly how much have we spent this summer, including Obafemi and Beyer?)

equinox · Post by **equinox** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:22 pm

There have been a few signings over the years but this one in particular has me thinking: How the fnck have we just done that?

Steddyman · Post by **Steddyman** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:22 pm

1989_claret wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:01 pm
Announcement video:

https://twitter.com/burnleyofficial/sta ... KE8IRZVPGw

Should we be reading anything into the fact he is wearing the number 1 jersey in that video?

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:23 pm

Turfcast with a Bolton fan view
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9JMNr6vBh0

mdd2 · Post by **mdd2** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:23 pm

Juan Tanamera wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:20 pm
Hopefully, if he realises is full potential he could be England's number one for years to come.
Good luck James.
(Roughly how much have we spent this summer, including Obafemi and Beyer?)

A hell of a lot by our standards. Didnt the new striker cost about £12million?

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:24 pm

Steddyman wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:22 pm
Should we be reading anything into the fact he is wearing the number 1 jersey in that video?

Yes, probably that he's going to wear number one.

CnBtruntru · Post by **CnBtruntru** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:33 pm

Finally we can say welcome young Trafford, home you have some blinders, you and Mr Muric also.

LoveCurryPies · Post by **LoveCurryPies** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:35 pm

I was really looking forward to the new season at the end of the last season, but super excited now!

Roosterbooster · Post by **Roosterbooster** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:41 pm

Juan Tanamera wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:20 pm
Roughly how much have we spent this summer, including Obafemi and Beyer?

About £50m

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:41 pm

Steddyman wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:22 pm
Should we be reading anything into the fact he is wearing the number 1 jersey in that video?

It’s a free number - Muric didn’t want it

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:42 pm

Got to feel a bit for Muric after last season, although admittedly, I still had my reservations about the keeping element of his role, especially at the higher level.

Steddyman · Post by **Steddyman** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:46 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:41 pm
It’s a free number - Muric didn’t want it

thanks for the clarification.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:49 pm

Brilliant news

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:49 pm

DCWat wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:42 pm
Got to feel a bit for Muric after last season, although admittedly, I still had my reservations about the keeping element of his role, especially at the higher level.

VK wants competition for every position.
That being the case the no1 role is up for grabs, to whoever shows the better form.
It also means well have excellent back up, whoever claims the gloves.

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:52 pm

Colburn_Claret wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:49 pm
VK wants competition for every position.
That being the case the no1 role is up for grabs, to whoever shows the better form.
It also means well have excellent back up, whoever claims the gloves.

I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Muric is sold.

Flying Without Ings · Post by **Flying Without Ings** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:52 pm

These are really exciting signings. Transfer windows are so fun these days.

Hopefully Redmond tomorrow...

BurnleyFC · Post by **BurnleyFC** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:02 pm

An exciting signing. Welcome to the club, James.

Having said that, it’s still Muric’s spot to lose for me.

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:05 pm

Ampth7 wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:13 pm
What becomes of Muric??

The Prem is the "big boys league" and you are either determined to keep and then perform for the shirt or you weigh up your options. Hopefully the first option is what he aims for-that way the club is on a win, win, leaving us with two great keepers with their own merits and paving the way to make some money from the Peacock Farrel sale.

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:11 pm

Must admit although he could be a gem, seems a little unnecessary-

If he is great then city have a buy back clause for 3x our initial outlay…

If he isn’t well, that’s a lot of money for a young, relatively unproven goalkeeper when we have other holes to fill.

Will obviously fully get behind him if/when he starts.

Welcome aboard

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:34 pm

Sky are saying 15m + 4m in add-ons.
City get 20%on future sale.
They also have a price match buy back clause, which works well for them as they are paying 20% less than any other club.

burnmark · Post by **burnmark** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:42 pm

Is that David Eyres pictured with him? Agent?

CnBtruntru · Post by **CnBtruntru** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:44 pm

DCWat wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:52 pm
I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Muric is sold.

I doubt he will, BPF more than likely going to Wednesday, so we would still be left with 3 keepers

bfcmik · Post by **bfcmik** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:52 pm

This signing guarantees that 1 of Muric or BPF is going. I think BPF will go as he really needs to be looking for regular 1st team football

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:57 pm

burnmark wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:42 pm
Is that David Eyres pictured with him? Agent?

Yes he’s an agent for ICM Stellar

The guy next to him is a director at the agency

randomclaret2 · Post by **randomclaret2** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:58 pm

burnmark wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:42 pm
Is that David Eyres pictured with him? Agent?

Eyres is an agent now and the chap to his left is a director of the company involved.

turfytopper · Post by **turfytopper** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 9:04 pm

is our youngest ever No 1 ?

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 3:01 am

Trafford, centre of our goal!

I’ll get my coat.

Quicknick · Post by **Quicknick** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 5:27 am

turfytopper wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 9:04 pm
is our youngest ever No 1 ?

Gerry Peyton played 30 league games between 1975 and 1977. He was born on 20 May 1956. I think he was still 19 when he made his debut.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 8:38 am

turfytopper wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 9:04 pm
is our youngest ever No 1 ?

We've had goalkeepers play in the first team younger than Trafford is now - Blacklaw, Parton, Finn, Peyton, O'Rourke and Woodworth for certain although only Adam Blacklaw of that group established himself in the first team.

mikeS · Post by **mikeS** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 8:52 am

A brilliant prospect, young, talented and knocking on Southgates door soon.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 8:54 am

mikeS wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 21, 2023 8:52 am
A brilliant prospect, young, talented and knocking on Southgates door soon.

He might knock but his chances of playing will have diminished once Southgate sees '(BURNLEY)" after his name

turfytopper · Post by **turfytopper** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 9:58 am

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 21, 2023 8:54 am
He might knock but his chances of playing will have diminished once Southgate sees '(BURNLEY)" after his name

Tony, I am hoping those days may come to an end with our raised profile.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:00 am

turfytopper wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 21, 2023 9:58 am
Tony, I am hoping those days may come to an end with our raised profile.

Always been like that, even when we had the great side under Harry Potts. It won't change.

fatboy47 · Post by **fatboy47** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:21 am

Regardless of the above, current stuff (based on not much for now at least) on here about him being practically nailed on as a future England keeper is, in all honesty, a bit juvenile.

There'll be more contenders emerging every season for that spot than you can shake a stick at.

Looks a quality signing though, and if he looks as good as his price tag then chapeau to the recruitment team.

fatboy47 · Post by **fatboy47** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:22 am

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:00 am
Always been like that, even when we had the great side under Harry Potts. It won't change.

Yup.... Just ask Brian O'Neil.

.... and John Angus.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:24 am

fatboy47 wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:22 am
Yup.... Just ask Brian O'Neil.

.... and John Angus.

And Adamson, Miller, Pointer, Coates, while more recently Heaton, Pope and Tarkowski.