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ollieclarets8 wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 12, 2025 12:37 pm
I want to know where Hartman has picked up his extra N from.

Many apologies sir. I thought it had two Ns. Won't do it again sir.

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Looks like it is him, but can't see anything on his Instagram. Who knows, perhaps he's firmly in parkers plans but it's hard to see how he gets on the pitch, particularly if we play 5 at the back. With the ability he has, he should br pushing Anthony for a start.

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Really hope he comes good. 80 ish assists in 200 ish career games, mostly in eredivisie and Belgium top division. Not premier league obvs, but the boy can pick a pass.

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I've no doubt it'll happen one day, which is sad. The only way to chase growth is to push global reach. All they care about is making money, the days of owners genuinely caring about the community, supporters and historic culture of a given club is over. It was over as soon as it became the norm to ...

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Rules are rules, but would it be the same if it was a Man United or a Liverpool rather than Crystal Palace? I think they'd find a way to let them in.

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Suprised so many are going for a 4 at the back despite what we've seen pre season. I'd actually prefer a 4 but I think it'll be more: Gk Hladky RWB Walker LWB hartmann LCB Esteve CB Ekdal RCB Tuanzebe DCM Cullen CM Hannibal ACM right Edwards ACM left Anthony ST Foster What I'd like which matters not...

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deanothedino wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 10, 2025 7:07 am
Weghorst scored loads in the Bundesliga

Weghorst joined us at a bad time. I think if he'd joined a few years earlier he'd have done pretty well.

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Do we know which players started in the other match?

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jojomk1 wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 09, 2025 3:03 pm
Will he ever do "anything"

It is sods law that as soon as he moves, he'll suddenly discover the form that got him in the Belgium squad and 24 assists in a single season. For us? Doesn't seem likely

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It doesn't look like Tresor has done anything in preseason to convince Parker he's worthy of a place in the squad.

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Come on Hutchy, new season, new start. Just admit you're a Rover's fan. I think you're safe.

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Agadoo by black lace.

Ugggo-chuu- kwu kwu, pass the ball and score us three
Ugochu-kwu-kwu he's harder than an oak tree
Spray it left spray it right, jump up.and head it like you do
Come on dance all you clarets for our boy Ugochukwoooo

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I see Eustace as a nearly man. Derby will have a good season but not contenders for me. I was delighted he left Rovers, I think he's a really good manager. Reminds me of Dyche in a way, very pragmatic and difficult to play against. His teams work hard for him and in the right areas they play footba...

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The generalisations folk on here make about huge groups of people is bonkers.

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Finally had mine - just wanted to thank you for opening this thread, it was really helpful for me hearing everyone’s experiences at a time where I was quite anxious. As you and everyone said, the pre-meds were the worst part of the whole thing- the 2nd litre was a really mind over matter experience...

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He will stand out at that level, but he'll also learn a lot about the physical side of the game. He's not played fully grown men every week who will try anything to get him off his own game. Its a physical and mental test as much as a footballing one.

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claret wizard wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 05, 2025 9:11 am
I wouldn’t trust any football forum to get an accurate view on a player or their valuation………….

Quite. Ask this forum how much Koleosho is worth at the end of our last Premier league campaign, probably about £50-60 million. Now he's next to useless.

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Brilliant player. The reported 20m is a heck of a high fee for a 33 year old though!

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We've taken some calculated risks with the likes of Hartmann and Broja. They've had problems but they're still a good age and could both improve us on the pitch and increase in value. The risk profile works. Dele Alli is completely the opposite. His best playing days almost certainly reside in histo...

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Considering sleeping on the en-suite floor…! Don't go that far! But an en suite is definitely a bonus. Tbh though sitting on the loo gets boring it wasn't a traumatic experience compared to the drink itself. Just drags on a bit that's all. Best of luck, try not to worry you'll be in good hands and ...

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beddie wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 03, 2025 11:12 am
Nobody unfortunately. ER was outstanding in the position he played and it will take some beating. I too would like to see more from Foster though, perhaps he will come close.

Dream a little! Mike Tresor to be a super sub and get 12 assist

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In so much as somebody playing at a level above their recent showings I would love to see Lyle Foster consistently achieving the form he showed at beginning of our last Premier League season. We know it’s in there somewhere but for the most part has been deeply hidden. Alongside Koleosho, Foster wa...

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Glad it wasnt too bad for you willsclaret obviously we all have them for various reasons following my colonoscopy some months later i had a sigmoidoscopy which just views the left hand side of the bowel and for this i had a hospital infused enema which just empties the sigmoid region it still hurt ...

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So in lieu of trying to speculate who will come in and save our season, let's see who we have that might suprise us to the upside! Will Ekdal be that rock we need besides Esteve, will Anthony make the step up beyond our expectations? Will Hannibal be that midfield starter we need alongside Cullen? J...

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He's young. I think he'll go on to have a decent career. I actually liked his movement and the positions he took up. Physically he's got what it takes and will mature there too. Fundamentally, I'm just not sure he's a good enough footballer to play at the highest level. Specifically his first touch,...

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Burnleyareback2 wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 02, 2025 11:42 pm
Cheers pal (perhaps the wrong phrase) so not as much action on the 2nd then?

I wouldn't say that, unfortunately. Not to get too graphic, but it's not your average stool softener. It really does empty you out completely. Mostly it's just water. Don't go to bed too early...

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Just a reminder that this thread isn't the other transfer one. We do need somewhere else for general transfer chat but this thread has been a bit of a quiet haven for checking on links without the general transfer chitterchatter. Hoping it stays that way but I know the other one has disappeared. Wh...

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blatherwickstattoos wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 03, 2025 10:35 am
No

I would genuinely prefer to keep mike tresor 10 times over. I feel for him, but he's mentally just gone. Doubtful if he plays again, certainly at the top level.

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Apparently we wanted Ramsdale but he didn’t want a newly promoted club. To be fair if I was ramsdale I'd be looking higher up the table than us. We've done exceptionally well with buying keepers but never because we've taken someone already somewhat established. It's a vital position though as we k...

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willsclarets did you have the colonoscopy yet? if so how was it for you? Hey! I had the first one canceled as it was too soon after surgery. But had it recently, and all fine. No polyps or anything. So that's the main thing! As many people said the drinks are the worst thing about it. Absolutely vi...

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Couple of days to mine. Can’t say I’m great around anything hospital based but the preparation the day before- expect 13-15 bowel movements on the first batch, and the similar effect at 9pm with the 2nd batch- it’s going to be a long old night. As soon as the second drink is done, you are through t...

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To be fair if I try to imagine myself as a neutral, there's no way Burnley wouldn't be 18th-20th in my prediction list. We have it all to do, but I think we have the right squad and manager to give it a really good go.

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I am until I look at the fixture list and remember we need to win points.

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Christ that didn't take long. Congratulations deteriorate into "well, the standard is terrible and Lucy Bronze wasn't playing with a broken leg". They played against women, they won the whole tournament, and Lucy Bronze played through a lot of pain to do so. Well done her, and well done them. You ca...

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fidelcastro wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 26, 2025 4:40 pm
Refusing to play, apparently.

I don't know if I could cope with another season of that kind of chat! Please lord let it be sorted this window

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When we were relegated last time, I heard nothing but a commitment from him to go back up. No rumours of discontent, he was a true professional. Every interaction I see with him in interviews or in videos, he's polite and interested in the people he's talking to. He really is an asset to the club im...

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Without knowing how good Weiß is it's a tough one. If the club think he's at the level then go for it, keepers don't improve sitting on the bench. If they think he's a project who needs some time then best to look at a short term, experienced option to develop him alongside - Johnstone and Ortega s...

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Signing muric would be suicide. But I can't see Parker being the least bit interested thankfully

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I've been 8 times for work and pleasure, in last couple of years, and I don't know what you're into, but the following are my faves: Restaurants: Augustiner am Gendarmenmarkt do a daily lunch deal which is very good value, and of course the excellent Augustiner Beer. Oderquelle on Oderbergerstraße ...

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The problem with that is that you cant lip read it all because on the video we have all seen his mouth goes behind Hannibals head, so you cant see half of what he said That's the problem. You can infer from the aggression in which he said it, and Hannibal's instinctive reaction, which would be hard...

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The Diary of a CEO fella who's also on Dragon's Den says this happens a lot to him, and mentioned a single mum who lost £3000 to it. Desperately sad, though it's obvious to most there's a not insignificant portion of society who aren't digitally literate in this way. My dad, who is otherwise very sh...

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The Italians tried to cheat their way to victory there. Not a great performance, but they deserved to win. Chloe Kelly has to start.

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Literally every tackle, an Italian is injured.

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Are these Italians made of glass

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I'm pretty sure it's the wrong question, CP. The question should be what is it that makes people with money want to invest in Velocity Sports (managed by Alan Pace/ALK) providing the funds so that Velocity Sports can buy a second "historic football club that forms a part of passionate supporters li...

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I suppose the question is: Do you think that, if Velocity didn't owe Burnley FC circa £97m interest free with no pressure to repay, that they would have the funds to stump up EUR 65m for the Espanyol deal, plus other costs? which ever way you answer, it is still apparent that Burnley FC is enabling...

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Who said anything about building from the back? A goalie needs to be good with their feet to receive and for any sort of distribution, long or short. As for the rest of your comment, you want us to be adaptable but also rigid. Our players train for, and are capable of adapting to the different form...

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Politicians lie deliberately, scientists have an agenda they believe in. There will be scientists in the world, with just as many credentials, who don't believe in Global Warming. Now, I'm not saying one is more right then the other, the fact is I have no idea, but common sense leads me to believe ...

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You can't just substitute your way through a game that ebbs and flows, you don't get enough opportunities. Change happens much quicker in today's game and you need the ability on the pitch to cope, only when a manager doesn't think they have the required skillset, should they need to substitute. As...

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Painful reading this thread. Climate deniers are happy to use the results of rigorous scientific methods in their daily lives. Still, when it comes to this issue (and others), they put their trust in the conspiracy theorists. Not one climate scientist denies that the Earth's climate has always fluc...

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