ARTICLE: Clarets add new goalkeeper with signing of Hladký

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:00 pm

Signing confirmed

See link
https://www.uptheclarets.com/clarets-ad ... -of-hladky

1989_claret · Post by **1989_claret** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:02 pm

Announcement video: https://x.com/burnleyofficial/status/18 ... KE8IRZVPGw

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:02 pm

Solid signing. I assume he’ll be a back up but he’s got plenty of experience.

Tresor'sTracksuit · Post by **Tresor'sTracksuit** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:04 pm

Decent and experienced.

mdd2 · Post by **mdd2** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:07 pm

First choice given that record last season?

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:07 pm

Pearcey wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:02 pm
Solid signing. I assume he’ll be a back up but he’s got plenty of experience.

Had his first season as first choice at Ipswich last season so why he didn't sign a new deal I don't know, but experienced which is what I think we needed.

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:10 pm

Could the signing of Muric and thoughts of being on bench made up his mind to leave

RicardoMontalban · Post by **RicardoMontalban** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:12 pm

DAVETHEVICAR wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:10 pm
Could the signing of Muric and thoughts of being on bench made up his mind to leave

Might be wrong, but I thought he was leaving anyway.

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:12 pm

DAVETHEVICAR wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:10 pm
Could the signing of Muric and thoughts of being on bench made up his mind to leave

I think he had already rejected a deal before they signed Muric. Maybe the deal was made clear he'd be back up to a new signing and he didn't want that.

EarbyClaret · Post by **EarbyClaret** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:12 pm

Ever-present in an Ipswich team which won promotion last season - only came in because Walton was injured but kept his place when he (Walton) returned to fitness

Once Ipswich started looking for a new first choice keeper this season he rejected an improved offer from them - doubt he has come here with the intention of sitting on the bench

claretbob · Post by **claretbob** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:13 pm

Since he played every match for the team that finished second in the championship last season I’m pretty sure he will see himself coming here as no.1 next season.I can’t see Trafford staying here if someone is mad enough to pay £20m for him.

mdd2 · Post by **mdd2** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:13 pm

Reads like he had a superb 2023-24 season. Unless his 16 clean sheets were due to his defence rather than his ability as a shot stopper and of course you need a good defence to keep the goals down no matter how good a keep as Heaton demonstrated when we signed him in 2013.
Most links of us with him had it that he didnt want to sign for us and was likely going back home. Maybe ££££ again.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:14 pm

Really poor of Ipswich to not stand by the keeper who got them promoted and looked to replace him straight away

ClaretWot4 · Post by **ClaretWot4** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:15 pm

Happy with this signing. Back to Back promotions, means he brings a winning mentality.

Welcome on board Hladky

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randomclaret2 · Post by **randomclaret2** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:16 pm

claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:14 pm
Really poor of Ipswich to not stand by the keeper who got them promoted and looked to replace him straight away

Wonder where they got that idea from ?

Steddyman · Post by **Steddyman** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:18 pm

claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:14 pm
Really poor of Ipswich to not stand by the keeper who got them promoted and looked to replace him straight away

Completely agree. They should be more like us in the Premier League

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:19 pm

Really pleased with this signing. Whether he’s 1st or 2nd choice we’ll see but he’s good enough to be 1st choice. Very good with his feet.

Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:21 pm

Welcome to Burnley Vaclav!

ksrclaret · Post by **ksrclaret** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:22 pm

Nice signing. I’ve been hoping we’d bring in a few experienced players who’ve played in England so I’m pleased. Another couple like this would be great once we’ve moved a few on.

mdd2 · Post by **mdd2** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:26 pm

claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:14 pm
Really poor of Ipswich to not stand by the keeper who got them promoted and looked to replace him straight away

Deja vu
But cant think of the link
BFC would never do that .......

Hendrickxz · Post by **Hendrickxz** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:30 pm

Bit of a turn up in view of the noises supposedly coming from elsewhere. He was off home at one point if you believe that. A pleasant surprise I'd say. Hope he lives up to his reputation.

aclaretinstevenage · Post by **aclaretinstevenage** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:31 pm

I watched a good few Ipswich games last season and he's decent enough keeper but like all of them he does have the odd bit of brain fade.

I'm not sure either he or Trafford will be a clear number 1. It will be interesting to see who "yes melady" picks first game out.

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:32 pm

claretburns wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:12 pm
I think he had already rejected a deal before they signed Muric. Maybe the deal was made clear he'd be back up to a new signing and he didn't want that.

Maybe. If you are right, it’d be safe to assume he’s our new number 1. If he’s not happy being a PL number 2, he’s not going to be happy being a Champ number 2.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:34 pm

DAVETHEVICAR wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:10 pm
Could the signing of Muric and thoughts of being on bench made up his mind to leave

He’d already left Ipswich

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:35 pm

claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:14 pm
Really poor of Ipswich to not stand by the keeper who got them promoted and looked to replace him straight away

What on earth could you possibly mean with that?

(Those are wink emojis, but they prob won’t show up. The website emojis always insert at the start of the quoted message for some bizarre reason)

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:35 pm

claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:14 pm
Really poor of Ipswich to not stand by the keeper who got them promoted and looked to replace him straight away

You can imagine that happening anywhere else can you?

morninbob · Post by **morninbob** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:37 pm

I remember being impressed by him when we played them in the cup.

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:42 pm

Impressed on how we have secured some key players in positions where we were weak. For me this clearly demonstrates that the aim is to sell Trafford and our new GK has probably been told he will start as the No 1. He has not joined us to be our No 2 in the Championship when he could have been No 2 in the PL, and maybe even, subject to Muric's form, No 1 in the Ipswich team.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:44 pm

Good sensible signing, we need an experienced head at the back imho.

BobSykes · Post by **BobSykes** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:45 pm

Interesting swap. Decent signing.

Maybe if us and Ipswich swap places in a year we could swap keepers again then too?

Tresor'sTracksuit · Post by **Tresor'sTracksuit** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:45 pm

He won't be coming here to be number 2 makes zero sense.

randomclaret2 · Post by **randomclaret2** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:45 pm

Wonder if we have a Goalkeeping Coach lined up ?

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:47 pm

Welcome and good luck. Up the Clarets

Jamesy · Post by **Jamesy** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:48 pm

aclaretinstevenage wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:31 pm
I watched a good few Ipswich games last season and he's decent enough keeper but like all of them he does have the odd bit of brain fade.

I'm not sure either he or Trafford will be a clear number 1. It will be interesting to see who "yes melady" picks first game out.

I think the board will be hoping to move Trafford on now. We need the money to balance the books.

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:51 pm

Very happy with this. I wanted to see an experienced number one come in and I reckon that is what he is going to be. We cannot know for sure how the squad will look in a few weeks, but if we sell only Odobert and Trafford from our 'main players' and some/all of the out of the picture players (Weghorst, Roberts, Bastien etc), we are looking pretty strong as is now IMO....

I would struggle to pick a position we're weak in - perhaps another left back?

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:56 pm

randomclaret2 wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:45 pm
Wonder if we have a Goalkeeping Coach lined up ?

We do - don’t know his name though but I believe he’s not European but not British. Connor King has stepped up too from the academy, not sure whether that’s permanent or not.

billyhamilton82 · Post by **billyhamilton82** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:57 pm

So, essentially Ipswich get Muric and we get £10m-15m (less City's chunk) plus their first choice goalkeeper from the Championship winning team last season.

Very good business IMO, especially as Muric was seemingly pushing to leave.

Paddy1882 · Post by **Paddy1882** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:05 pm

Shrewd business this. Experienced head which is vital especially in the championship and a winner in his last 2 seasons to boot, a few more of this type mixed in with the exciting younger players we have and we’re on to a winner.

randomclaret2 · Post by **randomclaret2** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:06 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:56 pm
We do - don’t know his name though but I believe he’s not European but not British. Connor King has stepped up too from the academy, not sure whether that’s permanent or not.

Interesting Tony...will we be told who , or is it also on the Official Secrets list ?

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:08 pm

randomclaret2 wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:06 pm
Interesting Tony...will we be told who , or is it also on the Official Secrets list ?

Good question

Stonehouse · Post by **Stonehouse** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:10 pm

Looked at the customary YouTube video,very much a Schmeichel type keeper ,but didn’t see if he played out from the back or if he could catch the ball.

claretspice · Post by **claretspice** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:11 pm

This appears a steady signing. I think an experienced keeper capable of being number 1 was a key requirement this summer because a likely relatively inexperienced back four needs a steady (and hopefully vocal) presence behind it. I suspect we'll need a second keeper and that might be someone who offers more potential, which is the right balance. For now Hladky offers good competition for Trafford.

bodge · Post by **bodge** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:12 pm

Sounds like a solid signing, Zizkov Mustard will be absolutely jubilant.

Culmclaret · Post by **Culmclaret** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:15 pm

billyhamilton82 wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:57 pm
So, essentially Ipswich get Muric and we get £10m-15m (less City's chunk) plus their first choice goalkeeper from the Championship winning team last season.

Very good business IMO, especially as Muric was seemingly pushing to leave.

Very smart move. I liked Muric but he wasn’t mission critical to us. All we need for this season is a reliable keeper not one who is brilliant with his feet. Get a good deal on Trafford and we really have done excellent business.

morninbob · Post by **morninbob** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:18 pm

Culmclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:15 pm
Very smart move. I liked Muric but he wasn’t mission critical to us. All we need for this season is a reliable keeper not one who is brilliant with his feet. Get a good deal on Trafford and we really have done excellent business.

Hladkey is brilliant with his feet.

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:22 pm

Bye bye James.

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DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:37 pm

Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:22 pm
Bye bye James.
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That could refer to any keeper, be they 1st choice, 2nd choice, or even further down the pecking order.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:41 pm

DCWat wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:37 pm
That could refer to any keeper, be they 1st choice, 2nd choice, or even further down the pecking order.

On the basis goalkeepers play in goal then it does refer to any keeper.

superdimitri · Post by **superdimitri** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:42 pm

It's clear to me he's going to be number 1. Trafford wants to leave and to be honest, I'm glad. I haven't seen anything in Trafford that makes me think he's going to develop in to a top keeper one day. Everyone keeps saying he will but I just can't see it.

He can learn his trade somewhere else while we can profit from having some experience where it really matters again.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:45 pm

superdimitri wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:42 pm
It's clear to me he's going to be number 1. Trafford wants to leave and to be honest, I'm glad. I haven't seen anything in Trafford that makes me think he's going to develop in to a top keeper one day. Everyone keeps saying he will but I just can't see it.

He can learn his trade somewhere else while we can profit from having some experience where it really matters again.

Time will tell with Trafford but he wasn’t helped last season with the ridiculous decision to leave him in as long as we did. He should, at the very least, have been given a break after a few games.

He conceded a lot of goals in the early games and then he seemed to suffer for that.

Having said that, he never managed to do what Muric did against Everton & Brighton.