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One of SD's best signings and a top bloke as well. Glad he's doing well in the States.

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Can't say i'm into tattoos, but if I was, i'd certainly have 'Wednesday 22nd January 2020' somewhere prominent. We'd been knocking at the door for a couple of seasons and finally we did it. To see us beat MU at OT was a lifelong dream that became a reality on that cold winters night.

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Really sad to hear this news. First saw The Strawbs in 1970 when Dave Cousins introduced a keyboard player into the band. Wakeman would in the short time he was in the band help change the direction they were heading from folk to prog. Whatever format, they were a great under rated band and Dave Cou...

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Strange and underwhelming signing imo.

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It's hard to look past Harry Potts as he managed our greatest side. However I thought Jimmy Adamson as a coach, was ahead of the game. He was very creative and transformed the way we played with his thinking in the early seventies.

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dougcollins wrote: ↑
Sun Jun 22, 2025 11:26 am
Not far from Northampton, he'll be able to get the bus to work.

Think he lives in Nottingham these days.

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My mind always goes back to that team in the 1970s with Keith Newton, Geoff Nulty and Martin Dobson having all arrived for nothing having been dumped by Stoke, Bolton and Everton. And that team included Alan Stevenson, Colin Waldron, Frank Casper and Paul Fletcher who all came in for good fees and ...

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Can't argue with Dobo and Peter Noble but Keith Newton must surely be in the conversation.

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I doubt we would have got over the line automatically if we hadn't signed him. At the reported £8m it's a no brainer and a good piece of business but I would be surprised if he's a regular starter in the PL.

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Given the situation I thought Wilder was magnanimous in the way he handled himself. He was also very generous towards us after we beat them to gain automatic. I can't understand why some people have a disapproving attitude towards him. My thoughts are also very much with the Sheffield United communi...

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I must be in the minority as I enjoyed. Maybe I've become accustomed over the last decade and I can guarantee next season will be very similar from our perspective. Game very strategic and I thought Ange got his tactics spot on given the list of injuries to key players he has.

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Excellent news to have this confirmed. I only hope the fan base are patient with him and remember he is a player of enormous potential but untested at PL level.

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Travis Street M1 2PG just off St Andrew's Square. Best kept secret (until now). Just behind Piccadilly Station and a 20 minute walk down to the Coop or you can take the tram from Piccadilly. Was there on Saturday night to see Springsteen and £5 for up to 9 hours.

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Tarks is the best defender i've ever seen play for us. Like others, i'am astounded he hasn't played more games for England.

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Congratulations Sir Jimmy and in the scheme of things very well deserved. Lets hope it's not long before the same honour is bestowed on Kevin Sinfield.

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Only time will tell whether it was a point gained or two lost. One think for certain is that we looked weary and that concerns me. Trafford 8 Roberts 6 CJER 7 Esteve 8 Pires 6 Cullen 8*-Toss up for my MOTM but I give it to JC because he was the only one in midfield playing to his potential imo. Laur...

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A record released on 12/5/67 Procol Harum-A whiter Shade of Pale not only remains my fav record of the '60's but also of all time.

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Is it by any chance Steve Davis Mk1?

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Really sad news, heartfelt condolences to all his family and friends. 'One of our own' Andy Wharton RIP.

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Hard to guess positions as its all subjective. For me Esteve is our most important player so imo he'd be highest, closely followed by Trafford and take your pick with Brownhill and Cullen.

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My all time favourite cover is Joe Cocker and the Grease Band's-With a little help from my friends. Something a little more modern I'd say Ellie Goulding's version of the Waterboy's -How Long Will I Love You, is perfect.

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Its got to be 2009. It was like living a dream and without, I doubt any of the others would have happened.

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FW was one of the great entertainers. His goal for Bolton against Ipswich at Burnden remains one of my favourite goals.

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<t>I think DB is an excellent player. I watched him on occasion with Wigan and thought he maybe a good fit for us. I think he's earned his belated chance on merit. He's adaptable, can play LCB in a 3 or 4 and can play LB a problem area for England. On top of that he'll roll his sleeves up, is a lead...

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Trafford 7
Roberts 6
Egan-Riley 7
Esteve 7
Pires 6
Cullen 8*
Brownhill 7
Hannibal 7
Anthony 6
Edwards 5
Flemming 5

Foster 6
Laurent 6

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Totally unacceptable performance. Think the players should have put there alarm clocks on for similar times as us fans did. At lest we turned up. Hladky 3 Sonne 3 Worrall 3 Esteve 5 Pires 3 Shelvey 3 Brownhill 5 Benson 3 Sarmiento 3 Koleosho 6* Foster 5 Laurent 4 Barnes 3 Fleming 5 Edwards 3 Banel 3

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We always park on Travis Street(M1 2PG) car park. Near Piccadilly Station and a 20 minute walk along the Etihad walk route. Route well marshalled and car park cheap.

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I personally think the vocal content coming from the CFS is excellent most of the time, and is generally good brilliant from home. So a thumbs up for that. I know its a 'no,no but it's always been a personal gripe of mine that we don't have the whole CFS. I think it would go a long way to solving th...

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Wife turned to me mid way through second half and stone faced said she wishes she'd stayed at home to watch Vera.

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Trafford 7
Roberts 6
Esteve 8
Egan-Riley 9 MOM
Humphreys 8
Cullen 6
Laurent 5
Brownhill 5
Anthony 7
Foster 4
Flemming 5

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May not have been the biggest win under SD's tenure but certainly the sweetest (well for me it was). Manchester United 0 Burnley 2. First half goal from Chris Wood who was on fire that season as well. However his goal was eclipsed by a screamer from Jay Rod. Surely one of our greatest goals, certain...

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Barnsey was in conversation with SP on the pitch after the Norwich game. I just wondered then could something be in the pipeline. I dismissed the thought as fantasy. I'm beyond surprised but if Ash is fit he'll be a better option than Fleming imo. At least short term.

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Really sad news, if as others have said not totally unexpected. Johnnie Walker, the ultimate DJ. Thanks for being the soundtrack of my radio listening dating back to mid 60's. 'Goodbye Johnnie be good'. A true legend Johnnie Walker RIP.

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I'll judge SP at the end of the January window when he's had time to do some tweaking of the squad. My view is that we're in a better position at present than I expected. Having said that we've got 4 very tough games coming up before the end of year, and I just hope we're not leaving ourselves adrif...

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Biggest spenders in the Championship set up at home for a 0-0 draw. We've had some bad performances over the last few months but last nights is up with the worst of them. Trafford 7 Roberts 7 Humphreys 7 Esteve 8 Pires 4 Cullen 5 Laurent 5 Anthony 4 Brownhill 4 Sarmiento 8* Flemming 3 Rodriguez 6 Ko...

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Best player on the pitch. What makes him better is his low centre of gravity. He had tremendous balance and strength. He should go a long way.

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Full credit to both teams for putting on a performance in appalling conditions. I'm not a great fan of playing in such conditions as to me it makes the outcome a lottery and in the end we were lucky to come out with a point imo. Trafford-7 Roberts-8* Egan-5 Esteve 8 Humphreys-7 Cullen-7 Brownhill- 6...

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Thank for the 'heads up'. An ideal stocking filler. One of our greatest and captain of the team that if not broken up would have gone very close to winning the old first division. Hard to find the best adjective to describe Dobbo, but for me would have to be 'elegant'.

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bfcmik wrote: ↑
Thu Nov 28, 2024 2:00 pm
Just 7 on the list I didn't see play.

Yes 7 for me also.

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Trafford -7 looked comfortable and composed Roberts -8 Thought he was superb offensively CJ -8 Was it a cross or did he mean it? Excellent determination anyway Esteve* 9 MOM Pires -6 Cullen -7 must be frustrated at times as time and time again nowone making a run in the final third Laurent -6 Anthon...

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Since a stuttering start at Sunderland, he's been excellent. Suppose it helps playing alongside Esteve who is exceptional. I also think CJ's quite vocal and if he continues with this development I can see him being a future captain.

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Always a good point at the Hawthorns. Thought as a unit we played well with the odd exception. We are definitely making progress but I for one accept it's not going to happen overnight and we need to remain patient. Trafford 6-Well protected by the solid unit in front of him. Roberts 8-Played well a...

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Think we're immune to the unthinkable happening in football, but I find this staggering.

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Trafford 6-Extra for v/good first half save but distribution was poor at times. Roberts 4-For a senior player I thought he was poor. Egan-Riley 7*-The one positive Esteve 7-Well maybe 2 positives Humphreys 4-Gave him benefit last week, but he's too slow in possession and not a LB imo Cullen 5-Probab...

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Trafford-6 Not a great deal to do but his distribution still needs to drastically improve imo Roberts-8 Excellent game CJ-8 Improving game on game, at this rate it will be difficult for Worrall when he's fit Esteve*-8 Game of top quality again. Mr consistent. Humphreys-6 In his defence he's more of ...

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Sad news, the iconic Phil Lesh who along with Jerry Garcia was the driving force behind 'The Dead'. Renowned for their extensive and prolonged live performances and a massive influence on many band to come out of the USA west coast. 'Box of Rain' Phil Lesh" RIP.

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Glen always comes across as considered and frank in his assessment. He also comes across as someone who has Burnley in his heart and only wants the best for us. I think he's refreshing and engaging to listen to. Thanks legend.

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I can hand on heart say I wasn't bothered about any of the players that left in the last window. Don't remember any Jimmy Mac's, Dobbo's, Willie Morgan's, Tarks or Mee's, I could go on, but essentially players who were ingrained in the fabric of this great club of ours.

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Goliath wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 18, 2024 1:17 pm
Shame. I imagine our recruitment team would have been all over it. Weren't we in for him 2 years ago from Rangers

Not sure about Kent but I think another Ryan turned us down, preferring to go to Bournemouth, if my memory services me well.

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Great player for us. The goal at Chester was out of the top drawer. However, the one I remember most was the second at Bramall Lane in the FA cup 3rd round if only for getting crushed when it went in. That day is one of the best atmosphere's I've ever encountered in 65 years of watching the Clarets....

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