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Has anyone heard any news/rumours of a summer pre season tour, I throughly enjoyed last seasons? UTC
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USA USA USA
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I'm expecting Wrexham v Burnley over here
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Fab fab fab trip…….
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The Austria trips were brilliant, all three of them. Frightening thought that the first of them was twenty years ago this year.Jimmymaccer wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:12 pm017_17.jpegWe drove down to Austria……Abtenau? In the days of Gifton ……Nick the Greek keeper was there…….stopped in Saltzburg on the way back…..
Fab fab fab trip…….
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We were also there. Was brillaint in Salzburg, Beaky organised mini buses to get us to the ground, we stuck around Abtenau drinking whilst Nick the Greek and his team mates dined in the square (he was a gent) whilst a thunder storm came in! We also caught the opening game at Munich's stadium against West HamJimmymaccer wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:12 pm017_17.jpegWe drove down to Austria……Abtenau? In the days of Gifton ……Nick the Greek keeper was there…….stopped in Saltzburg on the way back…..
Fab fab fab trip…….
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Me too. I went to the Genk match. Ended up with videos of me on social media in the main Square when the players walked past and in the ground at the front of the stand with a big stack of cups.durhamclaret wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2024 6:24 pmHas anyone heard any news/rumours of a summer pre season tour, I throughly enjoyed last seasons? UTC
Hopefully we get another pre season like it
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Hope we get a foreign team for a match at the Turf. Disappointed we didn't get a single home friendly last season.
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I think they might be bedding a new pitch in, and some stand works, so i wouldn't be surprised to see no home games this pre-season either tbhPoulton-le-Claret wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:37 amHope we get a foreign team for a match at the Turf. Disappointed we didn't get a single home friendly last season.
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Yes good points, I think you will be correct there! I will have to hope for a return of the friendly away at Accrington thenŽižkovClaret wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:30 pmI think they might be bedding a new pitch in, and some stand works, so i wouldn't be surprised to see no home games this pre-season either tbh
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I was almost singing, Didn't we have a lovely day, the day we went to Bangor!Jimmymaccer wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:12 pm017_17.jpegWe drove down to Austria……Abtenau? In the days of Gifton ……Nick the Greek keeper was there…….stopped in Saltzburg on the way back…..
Fab fab fab trip…….
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I am 99.9% sure we are doing something in the USA but not necessarily the pre season tour with the first team. There’s a smaller tournament that was played last year which included a Wrexham side v USA Women’s.
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There was a 'comp' with rapidz where the winner got to go to the Premier League fan fest so that makes me think that perhaps we aren't going to the US to play football this year - plus Villa, Liverpool, Arsenal, and United are all already going and have announced a few fixtures.1989_claret wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:56 amI am 99.9% sure we are doing something in the USA but not necessarily the pre season tour with the first team. There’s a smaller tournament that was played last year which included a Wrexham side v USA Women’s.
From a brand perspective it may be better to wait a season or two to showcase us live to the yanks as all we are going to get at the moment is thrashed 5-0 and then not be seen on television for a year.
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Scotland would be grand!
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Seen a few comments re ground works? Safe standing? Would perhaps galvanise the fan base a bit for next season?ŽižkovClaret wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:30 pmI think they might be bedding a new pitch in, and some stand works, so i wouldn't be surprised to see no home games this pre-season either tbh
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A new ground to see Clarets.
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There was some significant structural work on the North Stand (James Hargreaves) Lower, involving cranes last summer, so there was little chance of a home fixture during close season.
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tbh i think with the age of our stands, there will be always something wants doing
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Hopefully announced earlier and better than the shambles that was last close season announcements
I went to Genk but may have done more if all announced together.
I went to Genk but may have done more if all announced together.
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Agreed, really enjoyed Genk but I would probably have done both Portugal/Spain games instead had everything been announced in a timely fashion.
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When does the club usually announce a pre-season tour does anyone remember?
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A few days after the following years season ticket announcement...South West Claret. wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 1:41 pmWhen does the club usually announce a pre-season tour does anyone remember?
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Thank you.Claret Till I Die wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 1:42 pmA few days after the following years season ticket announcement...
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Thanks CT for reminding me it’s 20 years!!!!!ClaretTony wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:57 amThe Austria trips were brilliant, all three of them. Frightening thought that the first of them was twenty years ago this year.
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I don’t think we’ve ever had better with two games to watch
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Did Genk (thanks again for sorting the bus) and did Betis but probably would’ve done Benfica too with more time and had a week in Portugal from Belgium.
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About time they considered touring the South West I think.
Last time was when Ternent was in charge wasn’t it.
Last time was when Ternent was in charge wasn’t it.
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2011 and 2012 with HoweSouth West Claret. wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:47 pmAbout time they considered touring the South West I think.
Last time was when Ternent was in charge wasn’t it.
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The short notice made it very difficult - and I'm sure with more time I'd have done the Portugal and Spain games as one trip.1989_claret wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:07 pmDid Genk (thanks again for sorting the bus) and did Betis but probably would’ve done Benfica too with more time and had a week in Portugal from Belgium.
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Ah right I do remember a Burnley eleven playing Dawlish as I’ve still got a Dawlish T shirt, Dawlish now are no longer as they had financial problems and folded.
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100% confirmed1989_claret wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:56 amI am 99.9% sure we are doing something in the USA but not necessarily the pre season tour with the first team. There’s a smaller tournament that was played last year which included a Wrexham side v USA Women’s.
https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/con ... nament-tst
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Burnley FC President, Stuart Hunt added his excitement for the Club’s involvement in the Tournament
Since when has he been the President??
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It's a while ago now - I think it's shocking. That's a title that has always been used as a special recognition. When I first started going it was James Grimshaw who I think had previously been chairman. Then it was Doc Iven given his years with the club as club doctor and director and finally Jimmy McIlroy for the most obvious of reasons.
Then, all of a sudden, Stuart Hunt becomes president.
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I think there's a disconnect between what we consider a "club president" vs President as a corporate position.
Good to see us being represented at something so high profile
Good to see us being represented at something so high profile
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It may come as no surprise that the blurb for the tour looks to be incorrect.ClaretTony wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2024 2:39 pmIt's a while ago now - I think it's shocking. That's a title that has always been used as a special recognition. When I first started going it was James Grimshaw who I think had previously been chairman. Then it was Doc Iven given his years with the club as club doctor and director and finally Jimmy McIlroy for the most obvious of reasons.
Then, all of a sudden, Stuart Hunt becomes president.
According to the club list, Hunt is “PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS” not “President” although why it needs to be such a grand title is anyone’s guess
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Just US style Corporate titles, that's all. The UK equivalent would be some sort of director
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It's defo a corporate thing, I got a job as a vice president, which isn't anywhere near the top job.
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VP is a similar level to an associate director in a lot of places I think isn't it?quoonbeatz wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2024 3:36 pmIt's defo a corporate thing, I got a job as a vice president, which isn't anywhere near the top job.
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Yes, President in US corporate parlance = Director, so VP = associate director.
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He's listed as the club president in the match programme
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Does that mean we have to address you as Mr Vice President Quoonbeatz?quoonbeatz wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2024 3:36 pmIt's defo a corporate thing, I got a job as a vice president, which isn't anywhere near the top job.
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Correctly referred to as a Director in this article:
https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/fo ... ni-4586570
https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/fo ... ni-4586570
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Burnley FC refer to him as the club president in their official match programme. I’d expect the football club to be far more likely to be correct than the Burnley Express. He’s also referred to as the president in this story on the club’s website.NewClaret wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2024 4:52 pmCorrectly referred to as a Director in this article:
https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/fo ... ni-4586570
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How odd.ClaretTony wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:37 pmBurnley FC refer to him as the club president in their official match programme. I’d expect the football club to be far more likely to be correct than the Burnley Express. He’s also referred to as the president in this story on the club’s website.
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Who on earth is Stuart Hunt when he's at home ?
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This is the article on club websiteClaretTony wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2024 4:11 pmHe's listed as the club president in the match programme
As we know Jimmy Mc was the last person in the role and tbh I wasn’t aware anybody had taken that role since
I know some my say “it’s just a title” or “president is just an Americanisation of director”, but having somebody that’s only been involved in the club for 5mins listed as “President” is insulting to those in the role previously
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Jimmy Mc was President of Business Operations ? I had no idea he had that role.wilks_bfc wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:31 amThis is the article on club website
As we know Jimmy Mc was the last person in the role and tbh I wasn’t aware anybody had taken that role since
I know some my say “it’s just a title” or “president is just an Americanisation of director”, but having somebody that’s only been involved in the club for 5mins listed as “President” is insulting to those in the role previously
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I'm looking forward to TST. I'd never heard of it, but was listening to Lee Trundle on Undr the Cosh last Friday. He was talking about it as he plays for Wrexham in it.
It's an interesting concept as every game goes to extra time. If the leading team scores one more goal in ET then it's game over, but the losing team can keeping scoring until they've won. It stops teams from shutting up shop during normal time.
It's an interesting concept as every game goes to extra time. If the leading team scores one more goal in ET then it's game over, but the losing team can keeping scoring until they've won. It stops teams from shutting up shop during normal time.
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That has now been changed to president - as per club publicationwilks_bfc wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:31 amThis is the article on club website
As we know Jimmy Mc was the last person in the role and tbh I wasn’t aware anybody had taken that role since
I know some my say “it’s just a title” or “president is just an Americanisation of director”, but having somebody that’s only been involved in the club for 5mins listed as “President” is insulting to those in the role previously