Friendlies

[Leisure]

Ht losing 2 - 1.

[Steve-Harpers-perm]

Oh good the pre season friendlies thread has started. Always guaranteed to bring out well balanced views.

[Leisure]

Some info on tonight's opponents -

Warrington Rylands FC was established in 1906
Warrington’s oldest football club
The Club operates 28 teams, u7’s upwards
FA Vase Champions 2021
1st team is playing in the Northern Premier League
Warrington’s most successful football team

[burnleytom]

I wonder what kit they are playing in?

[Leisure]

Lost 2 - 1.

[Andingle]

I wonder what kit they are playing in?

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[burnleytom]

Former Burnley player on the scoresheet against us?

[randomclaret2]

Former Burnley player on the scoresheet against us?

Ntumba Massanka

[ClaretTony]

A couple of friends were able to go last night - no team sheets available because they said Burnley had offered them no information.

[randomclaret2]

Why the secrecy ?

[ClaretTony]

Why the secrecy ?

Same issue last year, we went to a game at Lancaster that we only found out about via Graham Lancashire who was assistant manager there at the time.

[Leisure]

Same issue last year, we went to a game at Lancaster that we only found out about via Graham Lancashire who was assistant manager there at the time.

Tony - Their keeper had a belting game that day!

[ClaretTony]

Tony - Their keeper had a belting game that day!

He did and they beat us easily on the day

[randomclaret2]

I cannot ever recall being this close to the start of a League season with no Friendlies having been announced.

[ecc]

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Taken from Twitter.

Definitely U21s.

Good to see Bauress back. Little disappointed that Mellon isn't with the first team.

Hello Mattster,

I presume you were there if you know Joe Bauress played. That is excellent after the lad had a whole season out with an ACL.

[Mattster]

Hello Mattster,

I presume you were there if you know Joe Bauress played. That is excellent after the lad had a whole season out with an ACL.

I wasn't there, Bauress is in that picture warming up, so that's what I was basing it on.

[ClaretTony]

I wasn't there, Bauress is in that picture warming up, so that's what I was basing it on.

Joe was back in full training before the end of last season. He didn't play a game but was close to it.

[AGENT_CLARET]

Details revealed for Burnley's friendly fixtures under new Head Coach Scott Parker

Burnley FC are pleased to confirm our pre-season preparations ahead of the upcoming season.

The Club will be playing a number of behind closed doors games at the training ground, including fixtures against Barnsley, Celtic, Hearts, Newcastle, and Spanish team Leganes.

The Clarets’ game with the newly promoted La Liga outfit will take place before the squad fly out for a training camp in Spain.

During their time in Spain, Scott Parker’s men will finish their preparations with a game against Cadiz on Sunday 4th August.

Please note, the venue for the Cadiz match is still to be confirmed and supporters are advised not to book travel arrangements at this stage. The Club will provide a further update in due course.

[ClaretTony]

Just seen this. Will get something added to the site this afternoon but I’m just about to leave home to say a final goodbye to a fellow Claret and very good friend.

[edison]

"behind closed doors games at the training ground, including fixtures against Barnsley, Celtic, Hearts, Newcastle, and Spanish team Leganes"

Not too clear if all these behind closed doors, or just some.

[AGENT_CLARET]

"behind closed doors games at the training ground, including fixtures against Barnsley, Celtic, Hearts, Newcastle, and Spanish team Leganes"

Not too clear if all these behind closed doors, or just some.

Pitch won't be ready for anything Pre season

[edison]

ahh

[ArmchairDetective]

"behind closed doors games at the training ground, including fixtures against Barnsley, Celtic, Hearts, Newcastle, and Spanish team Leganes"

Not too clear if all these behind closed doors, or just some.

That reads to me like all in that list will be behind closed doors and there may be others too also behind closed doors.

Sounds like Cadiz might be the only match we can attend. If I've understood the article correctly.

[Bordeauxclaret]

Out of interest, when was the last friendly we played at Turf Moor?

[clarets1978]

Out of interest, when was the last friendly we played at Turf Moor?

Ironically I think it was Cadiz before the 2021-22 season

[NottsClaret]

Pre season friendlies are the worst - football without an 'edge' gives an insight to what it must be like for people who don't like football. You're just watching 22 men keep fit really.

That said, I'm 20 minutes from Cadiz on 4th August so would probably go anyway.

[Poulton-le-Claret]

Celtic away would have been a quality day out. Hopefully they don't take O'Shea back up north when they leave.

[gawthorpe_view]

I think I'll watch the Celtic game from my front bedroom window, probably feel safer that way after being there in '78.

Is it at home though?

[Stockbrokerbelt]

Interesting where the training camp will be, lots of German clubs use Estepona's ground & sports complex during the winter break, much better than the facilities in Marbella.

[ŽižkovClaret]

Details revealed for Burnley's friendly fixtures under new Head Coach Scott Parker

Burnley FC are pleased to confirm our pre-season preparations ahead of the upcoming season.

The Club will be playing a number of behind closed doors games at the training ground, including fixtures against Barnsley, Celtic, Hearts, Newcastle, and Spanish team Leganes.

The Clarets’ game with the newly promoted La Liga outfit will take place before the squad fly out for a training camp in Spain.

During their time in Spain, Scott Parker’s men will finish their preparations with a game against Cadiz on Sunday 4th August.

Please note, the venue for the Cadiz match is still to be confirmed and supporters are advised not to book travel arrangements at this stage. The Club will provide a further update in due course.

No problem at all with that for me. Looks like a decent standard of opposition, with gradual increase in quality, and a nice jaunt to Spain to get spirits up before the League KO.

I do sympathise with at least one poster, mind, who i think risked an early flight booking to cologne!

[AGENT_CLARET]

I think I'll watch the Celtic game from my front bedroom window, probably feel safer that way after being there in '78.

30k Jocks in Padiham

[Granny WeatherWax]

Looks doobale this, flights to Malaga / Seville that weekend look decent, assuming the training camp is down there.

[gawthorpe_view]

30k Jocks in Padiham

The road to Gawthorpe Hall, Stockbridge Drive, will be interesting if they publicise the date in advance.
Sweaties galore!

[BradTee93]

No problem at all with that for me. Looks like a decent standard of opposition, with gradual increase in quality, and a nice jaunt to Spain to get spirits up before the League KO.

I do sympathise with at least one poster, mind, who i think risked an early flight booking to cologne!

That may well have been me

[randomclaret2]

Details revealed for Burnley's friendly fixtures under new Head Coach Scott Parker

Burnley FC are pleased to confirm our pre-season preparations ahead of the upcoming season.

The Club will be playing a number of behind closed doors games at the training ground, including fixtures against Barnsley, Celtic, Hearts, Newcastle, and Spanish team Leganes.

The Clarets’ game with the newly promoted La Liga outfit will take place before the squad fly out for a training camp in Spain.

During their time in Spain, Scott Parker’s men will finish their preparations with a game against Cadiz on Sunday 4th August.

Please note, the venue for the Cadiz match is still to be confirmed and supporters are advised not to book travel arrangements at this stage. The Club will provide a further update in due course.

Finally

[warksclaret]

Details revealed for Burnley's friendly fixtures under new Head Coach Scott Parker

Burnley FC are pleased to confirm our pre-season preparations ahead of the upcoming season.

The Club will be playing a number of behind closed doors games at the training ground, including fixtures against Barnsley, Celtic, Hearts, Newcastle, and Spanish team Leganes.

The Clarets’ game with the newly promoted La Liga outfit will take place before the squad fly out for a training camp in Spain.

During their time in Spain, Scott Parker’s men will finish their preparations with a game against Cadiz on Sunday 4th August.

Please note, the venue for the Cadiz match is still to be confirmed and supporters are advised not to book travel arrangements at this stage. The Club will provide a further update in due course.

Great news-good to see we are now getting on with the key planning activity in prep for the new season

[ecc]

I would have thought most or all of these had been pencilled in prior to Parker's arrival but required his agreement. Or indeed had been part of the lengthy discussions prior to his appointment.

[ŽižkovClaret]

That may well have been me

Enjoy the trip!

[bfcmik]

I wonder if the Cadiz game came about through the Pires negotiations? Or is it just pure coincidence?

[BradTee93]

Enjoy the trip!

Hung around for Genk last year & that stung me, so went early this time and its stung me again

Hopefully we announce the Cadiz location asap so I can change the flights

[Guller Bull]

I wonder if the Cadiz game came about through the Pires negotiations? Or is it just pure coincidence?

Probably - saves them a train fare and can also pop all his gear in the back of the coach for the long journey home.

[Rowls]

I think I'll watch the Celtic game from my front bedroom window, probably feel safer that way after being there in '78.

Is it at home though?

If you're watching from your bedroom window it's definitely a home fixture for you at very least.

[dibraidio]

With 60 players in the first team and under 21s you could easily set up a four team tournament and play 6 friendlies without needing to involve another club. Admittedly that's just 3 friendlies for each player but at least it would give Parker a chance to see the ridiculous number of players at his disposal.

[randomclaret2]

I wonder if the Cadiz game came about through the Pires negotiations? Or is it just pure coincidence?

Wasnt he only on loan with them ?

[ClaretTony]

I wonder if the Cadiz game came about through the Pires negotiations? Or is it just pure coincidence?

Maybe we have to go and pick him up

[Silkyskills1]

Saw Celtic at Turf Moor in 1978. That was enough for me. Wouldn't ever go anywhere near where they were playing.

[Claret86]

Booked flights and accommodation for Seville. Planning on getting the train there and back to Cadiz. If it gets cancelled or re-arranged then I'll make do with 3 nights in Seville.

[kentonclaret]

When did friendly matches start to become oh so secretive and played behind closed doors?
It seems as though the prestigious friendlies are now the preserve of the top PL clubs who often incorporate them within a mini tournament played overseas.

[superdimitri]

When did friendly matches start to become oh so secretive and played behind closed doors?
It seems as though the prestigious friendlies are now the preserve of the top PL clubs who often incorporate them within a mini tournament played overseas.

It's kept secretive until you're at the point of making money from it.

[HuncoatClaret]

Booked flights and accommodation for Seville. Planning on getting the train there and back to Cadiz. If it gets cancelled or re-arranged then I'll make do with 3 nights in Seville.

I've just been trying to find flights,.
Which airline are you flying with and where from please?