Jack Cork

Juan Tanamera · Post by **Juan Tanamera** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:46 pm

Murger wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:40 pm
You're thinking of Brad Jones.

Cheers Murger, wires crossed and all that.

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:50 pm

Suspect there will be more chance of three in midfield under VK, which will suit Jack a lot better, and compensate for his age . With two in midfield it was a tall ask for Jack

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:52 pm

I think had Jack cork had been selected more often last season, we would already know our fixture list by now. Superb player. Good signing.

ashtonlongsider · Post by **ashtonlongsider** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:53 pm

Fantastic news and possibly the most important signing of the summer. To have any realistic chance of a quick return to the PL, we need a nucleus of six or so of the starting eleven against Newcastle, and we've just re-signed the heart beat. I'm delighted.

kendalianclaret · Post by **kendalianclaret** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:56 pm

NewClaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:20 pm
Great news - delighted with this. Feel much more positive about things. Hope Vydra follows suit.

Vydra as already signed a 2 year extension

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:57 pm

kendalianclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:56 pm
Vydra as already signed a 2 year extension

Says who

Smile · Post by **Smile** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:01 pm

kendalianclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:56 pm
Vydra as already signed a 2 year extension

A week ago it was reported that both Vydra and Cork were in talks. Only Cork has been confirmed by the club.

kendalianclaret · Post by **kendalianclaret** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:04 pm

Well i read weeks ago he had signed a two year extension but he wouldn't play before the end of the year, so either i am a clairvoyant or i read it somewhere i will have to have a look and see where.

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:05 pm

Our best central midfielder signs a new deal - what’s not to like.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:08 pm

DCWat wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:05 pm
Our best central midfielder signs a new deal - what’s not to like.

Has a thread ever got to page 2 before with everyone in agreement and happy with the news ?

Nori1958 · Post by **Nori1958** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:15 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:51 pm
Andy is a local journalist in that he reports on Burnley. And this is really good news. Cork is the experienced midfielder we need.

Cannot disagree about Cork...... Not sure I agree Andy is local, its just that he reports on Burnley, and has better contacts than the established local journalists, where once upon a time we relied on them for news

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:20 pm

Nori1958 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:15 pm
Cannot disagree about Cork...... Not sure I agree Andy is local, its just that he reports on Burnley, and has better contacts than the established local journalists, where once upon a time we relied on them for news

He's as local as the other two - they all do the same job, just for different publications, none of which are local.

pushpinpussy · Post by **pushpinpussy** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:24 pm

anyone who is questioning the new contract given to Jack Cork are in my opinion extremely doltish

Nori1958 · Post by **Nori1958** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:25 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:20 pm
He's as local as the other two - they all do the same job, just for different publications, none of which are local.

Sorry, didn't realise he lived in the area, my mistake

ClaretMov · Post by **ClaretMov** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:26 pm

Between Cork and Brownhill for the captain's arm band next season for me

williamjblazkowicz · Post by **williamjblazkowicz** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:28 pm

Really pleased with this. As others have said, it's vital that we retain a core of experienced players to go alongside some of the new, younger signings we're likely to be making.

SussexDon1inIreland · Post by **SussexDon1inIreland** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:30 pm

Am delighted with this news

A great player that also seems loyal to Burnley

Who knows if we would still be in the premier league if he hasn’t been dropped for Westy.

Met him when he played in his first spell under Brian Laws - seemed a really decent guy.

UTC

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:42 pm

Nori1958 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:25 pm
Sorry, didn't realise he lived in the area, my mistake

Oh dear

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:43 pm

SussexDon1inIreland wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:30 pm
Am delighted with this news

A great player that also seems loyal to Burnley

Who knows if we would still be in the premier league if he hasn’t been dropped for Westy.

Met him when he played in his first spell under Brian Laws - seemed a really decent guy.

UTC

He’s a good lad is Jack and I think very good mates with Jay Rod

Nori1958 · Post by **Nori1958** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:49 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:42 pm
Oh dear

You've lost me.... Is he local... I honestly don't know

Steddyman · Post by **Steddyman** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:53 pm

Truly excellent news. Our most consistent midfielder with the ability to pass the ball well.

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:54 pm

Nori1958 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:49 pm
You've lost me.... Is he local... I honestly don't know

A think that is what CT meant with “as local as the other two…”, none are locally based. I think A Jones is London.

Nori1958 · Post by **Nori1958** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:56 pm

elwaclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:54 pm
A think that is what CT meant with “as local as the other two…”, none are locally based. I think A Jones is London.

Boden lives locally, as does Alex James...

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:56 pm

Does it matter where any of them live

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:59 pm

Nori1958 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:56 pm
Boden lives in Burnley, as does Alex James...

Fair enough. The Andrew Jones (sports journalist) I know of works from London. In that case I apologise, I got Tony’s inference wrong.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:59 pm

Proper cheered me up has this

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:59 pm

kendalianclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:04 pm
Well i read weeks ago he had signed a two year extension but he wouldn't play before the end of the year, so either i am a clairvoyant or i read it somewhere i will have to have a look and see where.

All that was in the media as offered and considering.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 5:01 pm

Great news for us Jack Cork.
Good to see money positive posts as well. Last season, he was supposed to be past it and not performing.

Nori1958 · Post by **Nori1958** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 5:15 pm

elwaclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:59 pm
Fair enough. The Andrew Jones (sports journalist) I know of works from London. In that case I apologise, I got Tony’s inference wrong.

No problem at all..... I just find it strange that the local journalists, who to be fair, their main job is to report on Burnley, are so far behind at times with news like this, do they not have contact with players, agents etc...

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 6:17 pm

Club captain material, senior pro.
though, I would be pleasantly surprised if we got somewhere near 30 games out of him next season

claret wizard · Post by **claret wizard** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 6:49 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:14 pm
They are, and Andy is continuing.

So I’ll keep my subscription going. As should others who can afford it. I know many can’t and articles get ripped and posted on here, but it’s only by Burnley fans still subscribing that we’ll get a dedicated reporter and some excellent content.

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:05 pm

leelad · Post by **leelad** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:17 pm

Good news at the beginning of preseason training. Hopefully he can start in the majority of games in the Champ this coming season. We may need another option in centre mid, but if we can keep hold of Brownhill and with Westy coming back later on this year and potentially one or two youngsters coming through, this area shouldn't be a priority for us to strengthen. We do need to move the ball quicker on this area of the park though compared to last season. Hopefully Kompany's influence will help with this.

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:28 pm

Just watched his interview and was intrigued by:
"we worked so hard the last few weeks of the season"

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:28 pm

earnt a new deal with his performances post Dyche, last season.

Superjohnnyfrancis · Post by **Superjohnnyfrancis** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:36 pm

This is good news but wasn't it announced last month also?

joey13 · Post by **joey13** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:57 pm

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Herts Clarets · Post by **Herts Clarets** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:09 pm

I can't get excited by this. People enthusing that with Brownhill and Westwood back we have a good midfield. Those 3 are one of the main reasons we are playing in the Championship next season. They have no pace, no creativity, no physical presence and the reason we played so many long balls was to bypass the midfield as it was not fit for purpose. And the reason our defenders and keepers come top in shots blocked and saved is because the opposition run straight through our midfield.

Superjohnnyfrancis · Post by **Superjohnnyfrancis** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:33 pm

Herts Clarets wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:09 pm
I can't get excited by this. People enthusing that with Brownhill and Westwood back we have a good midfield. Those 3 are one of the main reasons we are playing in the Championship next season. They have no pace, no creativity, no physical presence and the reason we played so many long balls was to bypass the midfield as it was not fit for purpose. And the reason our defenders and keepers come top in shots blocked and saved is because the opposition run straight through our midfield.

Cork was the main reason we got anywhere near surviving, Dyche was adamant that Westwood deserved his place even when putting in 4/10’s week after week. We at least completed passes once he came back in the team during Jackson’s stint.

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:36 pm

Herts Clarets wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:09 pm
I can't get excited by this. People enthusing that with Brownhill and Westwood back we have a good midfield. Those 3 are one of the main reasons we are playing in the Championship next season. They have no pace, no creativity, no physical presence and the reason we played so many long balls was to bypass the midfield as it was not fit for purpose. And the reason our defenders and keepers come top in shots blocked and saved is because the opposition run straight through our midfield.

Taken on face value i see your point, but with a few youthful additions it could work.

BurnleyFC · Post by **BurnleyFC** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:39 pm

Herts Clarets wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:09 pm
I can't get excited by this. People enthusing that with Brownhill and Westwood back we have a good midfield. Those 3 are one of the main reasons we are playing in the Championship next season. They have no pace, no creativity, no physical presence and the reason we played so many long balls was to bypass the midfield as it was not fit for purpose. And the reason our defenders and keepers come top in shots blocked and saved is because the opposition run straight through our midfield.

Would tend to agree.

I wouldn’t have been averse to a one year deal for Cork (but understand why he’d have wanted a two year deal) but I have my doubts that he’ll be able to cope with the physicality of a 46 game season nearing the twilight of his career.

I’m hoping Brownhill will shine next season, though.

Superjohnnyfrancis · Post by **Superjohnnyfrancis** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:41 pm

I’m hoping VK drops a decent amount on a box to box midfielder with a range of passing to complement Cork once he’s run the rule over what he has.

AwayClaret · Post by **AwayClaret** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:41 pm

Great stuff we'll need some experience in the team/squad if we're getting a load of youngsters in. We looked a much better team when Jack was back in.

Papabendi · Post by **Papabendi** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:34 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:14 pm
They are, and Andy is continuing.

He will be on /off

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:36 pm

Herts Clarets wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:09 pm
I can't get excited by this. People enthusing that with Brownhill and Westwood back we have a good midfield. Those 3 are one of the main reasons we are playing in the Championship next season. They have no pace, no creativity, no physical presence and the reason we played so many long balls was to bypass the midfield as it was not fit for purpose. And the reason our defenders and keepers come top in shots blocked and saved is because the opposition run straight through our midfield.

He's our best technical midfielder

We are losing an awfully large amount of players, and his experience and know how will be vital

CardyTheClaret · Post by **CardyTheClaret** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 11:07 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:00 pm
I think Cork is one of those players you sometimes don’t fully appreciate but notice so much when he’s not playing.

Just a pity Dyche didn’t realise this.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Tue Jun 21, 2022 8:16 am

Falcon wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:13 pm
One thing I have been wondering re The Athletic is if they will keep a dedicated Burnley correspondent now we are no longer in the PL.

Waiting to find out before deciding if to cancel my subscription.

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:14 pm
They are, and Andy is continuing.

I was also wondering this

Good to hear that it was continuing. Andy writes some good pieces and comes across as one of us despite him being a “Blue nosed Toffee”

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Jun 21, 2022 8:51 am

wilks_bfc wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 21, 2022 8:16 am
Good to hear that it was continuing. Andy writes some good pieces and comes across as one of us despite him being a “Blue nosed Toffee”

I'm not sure he'd react well to being called a 'Blue nosed Toffee' somehow - that's a bit like calling me a Blackburn fan

ClaretMov · Post by **ClaretMov** » Tue Jun 21, 2022 9:03 am

McNeil....Cork....Brownhill....Wallace

Some midfield that in the championship if we could get Wallace in, especially if we get Taylor and Roberts overlapping

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Tue Jun 21, 2022 9:22 am

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 21, 2022 8:51 am
I'm not sure he'd react well to being called a 'Blue nosed Toffee' somehow - that's a bit like calling me a Blackburn fan

I thought I’d heard him say he was an Everton fan before, and being half scouse myself, that is what the blue half of the family are referred as

If that’s not the case I take it back