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Belgianclaret

very sad to hear of Big Dave’s passing. He was one of my favourite posters who carried BFC in his heart. As many, I always looked forward to his paper reviews. My sincere condolences to his family and sons. Let it be known to them that their dad was a legend on here, and by reading his posts it was ...

Belgianclaret

Thanks Ian, and certainly Tony, JD and a lot of fellow board members. As for the other KB warriors: good luck with your 2 seconds of fame with your smart comments 😊 The club is indeed more than its manager, much more than myself, and more than this board. I’ve been a claret since I was 6, which is n...

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How to become Burnley manager: history, values, connection with community etc… repeat, repeat All copyright of Sean Dyche, who however was the only one to study and grasp the true meaning and value of what he was talking about. I’ll judge him by his actions and results, but I honestly fear this will...

Belgianclaret

Sorry to say, but from what I’ve seen and heard during his dramatic tenure in Bruges the only thing I can say is good luck, we’ll be needing it. A lot of waffle, but tactically inept and no good match with the squad we have. Fulham and Bournemouth got promoted with teams that were far stronger than ...

Belgianclaret

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Wed Jun 26, 2024 6:59 pm
Belgium were dreadful

Indeed. For those who thought England were bad yesterday (and they were), this was an even more dreadful performance. Holding out for a draw against Ukraine knowing this puts you in the worst half of the draw and against France beggars belief 🫣

Belgianclaret

To get back on topic: 3-0 down at half time and they’re still singing.

We could have done with them last season

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Yep a great laugh ! https://x.com/fingaldinz/status/1801564165959536690?s=46 Anybody who worked in Manchester as I did on the day and day after Rangers played in the euro final will attest to what a great laugh they were. Or when Celtic played Bolton in a preseason friendly and smashed up the city ...

Belgianclaret

If Parker comes I’m out.

Was a total shambles in Bruges: big ego with no tactical nous whatsoever 🫣

Belgianclaret

Making a tremendous atmosphere in Munich at the moment.

From past experiences in Brussels surely one of the best sets of supporters, always chanting and never looking for trouble.

Shame their teams are always rubbish though

Good luck to them anyway

Belgianclaret

Honestly don’t understand the hype around Van Nistelrooy.
Hasn’t proved anything as a manager yet.

If you want to go Dutch you’d better take a punt on Mark Van Bommel

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Swizzlestick wrote: ↑
Fri May 31, 2024 8:02 pm
Aye, seems like there’s a bit to do.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesnalto ... c53eb911b5

If you want a crazy owner he’s the guy you’re looking for. Look what a circus he made of RWDM when he took over 🫣

Belgianclaret

Serves Brydonc right

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Talks the talk, but it’s about time now he walks the walk.

Will be an interesting watch.

Belgianclaret

File under Peter Crouch…

Not fussed with him, won’t be playing in a Burnley shirt again anyway

Belgianclaret

He was a hugely underrated and under appreciated player for us. For me overrated and over appreciated. OK on the right hand side but never a number 10. Good squad player but no more than that, sold at the right time and didn’t pull up many trees since. Did well for himself and financially secure I ...

Belgianclaret

Terrific first season, poor second season

I am also missing the Burnley appreciation part, but it may still come.

Anyway, onward and upward.

We do need an out if the box appointment though, and do far I haven’t yet seen it.

Belgianclaret

Parker was a total disaster in Bruges, no clue whatsoever.

Wouldn’t touch him with a barge pole 🫣

Not convinced by Lampard either.

Van Nistelrooij hasn’t proven anything either

Belgianclaret

If there’s one major lesson to be learnt from this it’s not to give any manager the full control on any signings

Belgianclaret

What exactly have we put in place? We've just been relegated following our worst ever top-flight season? Indeed a completely overhauled and younger squad but most importantly a completely new playing style and football philosophy. Even though we were too inexperienced and lightweight this season, y...

Belgianclaret

As much as I like Defour, I think he’s not ready to step up as yet. Muslic as T1 with him as a number 2, now that would be an interesting set up.

Belgianclaret

I was there and still remember it vividly- spoke to Tony Livesly on my way to the ground.
Terrific day, what an atmosphere

Belgianclaret

It is imperative we get an inspiring appointment to continue the path we were on.
Let’s hope Mr Pace and his team get it right.
I can’t see anyone of the British contingent (besides Potter who is out of our league) who can successfully build on what we have put in place and the squad we have.

Belgianclaret

Eerily accurate that. I had questioned this year if terms like "the project" and over-playing youngsters is a copout to deflect if things don't go quite to plan. It's certainly looking that way. Bizarre how some manage to deflect and escape from situations unscathed and idolised.. still had people ...

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CharlieinNewMexico wrote: ↑
Sat May 25, 2024 5:35 am
Not Steven DeFour?

Well I did do my bit to get Defour at the time

At this time he still needs more experience as a manager. Might be a good choir for assistant manager though

Belgianclaret

Very touching tribute.

Once you lose your parents, it makes you realise you’re the next in line to go.

So the one thing to hope for is that your own family will later write the same touching words for you.

Condolences

Belgianclaret

Mr Pace, believe me, this is the guy we need

https://sporza.be/nl/2024/05/24/cercle- ... 552931213/

PS: you can contact me to thank me afterwards

Belgianclaret

The mood for dancing

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Murger wrote: ↑
Thu May 23, 2024 7:05 pm
FN is Belgian too.

Get those bloody Belgians out of the club!

Oops…

Belgianclaret

Dieser Trafford ist ein Fliegenfänger

Belgianclaret

Der Prozess

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This season has shown he still has a lot to learn as a manager - next season's challenge with us would have been far more difficult, as expectations would have been far higher. I think he is trying to run before he can walk, leaving a club which would have given him a stable basis even after relagat...

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ClaretAndJew wrote: ↑
Wed May 22, 2024 9:10 pm
Gave us a class season in the Championship, changed the footballing culture of the club. Changed the media’s perception of us. Brought in some young players, some with potential to make us tens of millions.

Good luck to him.

Correct, but did make a hash of things this season

Belgianclaret

If Kompany goes the might as well take his backroom staff with him. Most of them are his close friends.

Belgianclaret

Best choice would be Miron Muslic Terrific coach plays front foot football and gets the very best out of his teams. Performed admirably at Cercle Bruges (owned by Monaco) over the past two seasons. I’m pretty sure he’d be the perfect fit for us. Alan, you can contact me if you’re looking for an upgr...

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ClaretOfMancunia wrote: ↑
Wed May 22, 2024 9:20 am
Our current defensive coach?

He was stifled in his abilities

the way we played was a nightmare for any coach, let alone a defensive coach

Belgianclaret

If Kompany goes, only one choice for me: Super Michael Jackson !!

Belgianclaret

He’s proven he still has a lot to learn as a manager.
His naivety and stubbornness was clear to see this season in the PL.
Should be happy to get the chance to redress this at BFC next season, but IMO certainly not ready for a top team like Bayern

Belgianclaret

I’d give Colin one final hoorah

Belgianclaret

Tresor is still an enigma.
Tremendous ability but needs to break some sweat urgently.

Belgianclaret

Two great servants- thanks for all and good luck to you both

Belgianclaret

I really dislike City and their whole set up, even if they include world class players like De Bruyne etc.

Can't even bear to watch them nowadays, was really glad Madrid beat them in the CL, even though they probable aren't much better...

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Foshiznik wrote: ↑
Sat May 11, 2024 5:02 pm
I’m just happy we didn’t go out on a whimper. The season was a disaster until about 10 games ago when we actually turned up so holds us in good stead for next season.

I’m looking forward to next season already.

Yeah, shame those first 20 from 25 games were so bad

Belgianclaret

zippybid wrote: ↑
Sat May 11, 2024 4:57 pm
I thought according to some, we'll be losing every player and have to field milkman and traffic wardens?

Noooo, not the milkman !

Belgianclaret

We deserve to go down, simple as

Belgianclaret

warksclaret wrote: ↑
Sat May 11, 2024 4:55 pm
Sounds like Muric & O Shea have been outstanding today

Together with Berge best of the lot

Belgianclaret

If we manage to keep Berge we’ll be very lucky

Belgianclaret

Glad it’s nearly over.
We’ve done nought after going ahead. Muric kept us in the game.
Why oh why bring on Tresor 🫣

Belgianclaret

Still remember watching the documentary about it. Horrifying

Belgianclaret

Yet for some inexplicable reason the premier league said they were ‘minded to approve’ their takeover. The sooner we have an independent regulator to regulate football, with clear but tough sporting sanctions for regulatory breaches, the better. Indeed, but as ChesterPerry has pointed out the line ...

Belgianclaret

Muric should be our nr 1 next season. Think we’ll sell Trafford

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