ARTICLE: Clarets land former Blade Egan

[Burnley1989]

Moaning about this type of player on a free, short contract just shows the level of arrogance that's developed in some of our fanbase.

[Colburn_Claret]

Silly comment. A bit like Brentford fans saying if Ben Mee was that good Burnley would have retained him.

Ben Mee was wanted by a premier league team, who was after Egan.
When you've worked that one out come back.

[ClaretTony]

Ben Mee was wanted by a premier league team, who was after Egan.
When you've worked that one out come back.

I’m sorry but this is an excellent signing so no need for anyone to work anything out and come back.

[fidelcastro]

People on here are talking like he's pushing 40 or something.

He's 31 and brings bags of experience!

[Stonehouse]

Ben Mee was wanted by a premier league team, who was after Egan.
When you've worked that one out come back.

It’s probably going to cost the club about £700,000 in wages if he only plays 3 or 4 games and helps us get promoted then it’s a win win situation,or would you try and get through to the next transfer window with Ekdal ,Beyer apparently out long term and Esteve possibly out for weeks with an injury that could be re occurring?

[Colburn_Claret]

It’s probably going to cost the club about £700,000 in wages if he only plays 3 or 4 games and helps us get promoted then it’s a win win situation,or would you try and get through to the next transfer window with Ekdal ,Beyer apparently out long term and Esteve possibly out for weeks with an injury that could be re occurring?

I've already said in my original post, that he's a good experienced back up, and that I wish him well.
Just some people taking exception to the fact Sheff utd, apparently, didn't want him, and that it doesn't appear there was competition for his signature.

[TPClaret]

Ben Mee was wanted by a premier league team, who was after Egan.
When you've worked that one out come back.

How do you know. Might have been a premier league club after him.

[randomclaret2]

How do you know. Might have been a premier league club after him.

As mentioned previously on this thread , Egan has been training at West Ham and played a friendly for them last week, which suggests they had some sort of interest in him.

[ClaretTony]

I've already said in my original post, that he's a good experienced back up, and that I wish him well.
Just some people taking exception to the fact Sheff utd, apparently, didn't want him, and that it doesn't appear there was competition for his signature.

So Sheffield United didn’t want him. I’d check up on that.

[Silkyskills1]

As mentioned previously on this thread , Egan has been training at West Ham and played a friendly for them last week, which suggests they had some sort of interest in him.

West Ham or Burnley? Easy decision in the end.

[Colburn_Claret]

I’m sorry but this is an excellent signing so no need for anyone to work anything out and come back.

He's a good signing in our circumstances, but he isn't excellent. I've never tried to slag him off, just pointed out a few relevant facts. If Beyer and Ekdal were fit he wouldn't be here. They aren't so I'm glad we've got him, but don't try and paint it other than it is, or make out that I'm wanting to attack the guy, because I'm not.

[Dark Cloud]

Sounds like a solid, back up type of signing and I've absolutely no problem with it. I hope he doesn't become this season's Jon Walters or Nathan Redmond ie, experienced pro with plenty of games under his belt, but at an age where he's prone to picking up an injury which turns out to be pretty serious and he basically disappears. I also worry that this signing means not only are Beyer and Ekdal a long way off, but Esteve is likely some way from fitness too and that would be concerning.

[Wokingclaret]

We asked for some experience, now we have it

[Steve-Harpers-perm]

A solid centre half. Also captain for a time at Sheffield United so Parker has obviously quickly identified we need some leaders.

[beddie]

If Egan can stay fit I’d prefer him alongside Esteve. I do have concerns as to whether Beyer will play for us again.

[roperclaret]

CJER is way too small for a cb and tbh doesn't look to have pace.

Sounds like Ben Mee

[Row x]

Nothing personal, but if he was that good Sheff Utd would have retained him. The other negative is it shows that our current injured CBs are a long way from fit.
He's got the experience though, and should be a solid back up, I wish him nothing but good.

I always thought Mee and Tarks were good, yet we let them go... It happens

[Row x]

He was linked with them for definite but that's while he was still training with us

Did he not play a game for them?

[Jakubclaret]

I always thought Mee and Tarks were good, yet we let them go... It happens

Eventually. The thing being though we didn't really have a choice & both moved upwards the players instigated the moves. Sheffield United let it expire & this is sideways. I don't understand any parrell drawings between the players. Aside of that it's not a bad idea for depth & cover for the long season ahead.

[Row x]

Eventually. The thing being though we didn't really have a choice & both moved upwards the players instigated the moves. Sheffield United let it expire & this is sideways. I don't understand any parrell drawings between the players. Aside of that it's not a bad idea for depth & cover for the long season ahead.

How do you know any of that?

[Jakubclaret]

How do you know any of that?

Mee jumped as soon as we was relegated & tarks wouldn't sign a new contract regarding SU I think it would have become knowledge had JE refused an extension I've got reasonable grounds to believe it wasnt offered. He's not here for the money put it that way which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

[CrosspoolClarets]

Not convinced on this one, he’s half the player Egan-Riley is.

He doesn’t have the same dash as Egan-Riley either so he must be slow.

[Blyclaret]

He dosent fall on his arse like Egan Riley either

[colne-claret]

If Egan can stay fit I’d prefer him alongside Esteve. I do have concerns as to whether Beyer will play for us again.

Over Worrall?

[colne-claret]

Nowt wrong with this signing. Another leader in the team, good experience, not much to complain about. He will be a solid squad option.

[NewClaret]

Another Irish lad; real Dyche signing, this.

Huge difference in transfer strategies between Kompany and Parker. No bad thing though, I’m glad we’re adding experience and leadership to the ranks.

[what_no_pies]

I quite like this signing but doesn't that leave us with 8 centre halves?

Esteve
Worrall
Beyer
Humphries
Egan Riley
Ekdal
Delcroix
Egan

Keeping our players fit ought to be a priority for us judging by the fact signing Egan is probably justified.

Didn't our new Physio leave after 2 weeks?

Lack of communication around injuries generally.

Is there a serious issue in this department?

[Clive 1960]

A solid signing till end of the season and hopefully Beyer will be back sometime next year...

[helmclaret]

Brings experience and leadership qualities. Another solid looking signing.

[jrgbfc]

I quite like this signing but doesn't that leave us with 8 centre halves?

Esteve
Worrall
Beyer
Humphries
Egan Riley
Ekdal
Delcroix
Egan

Keeping our players fit ought to be a priority for us judging by the fact signing Egan is probably justified.

Didn't our new Physio leave after 2 weeks?

Lack of communication around injuries generally.

Is there a serious issue in this department?

Nobody really knows whats happening with Bayer, Ekdal and Delcroix. If they're fit by January i wouldn't be surprised if Ekdal and Delcroix are next out of the door. Also Egan-riley may be loaned out again?

[Blyclaret]

I would imagine the like of Ekdal… Delcroix… and even Beyer will be sold in january to finish the clear out ….. those 3 have proven to be extremely i jury prone.

[aggi]

Which side does he play? I have vague memories that he is normally the middle of a three.

[RVclaret]

Which side does he play? I have vague memories that he is normally the middle of a three.

For Sheff Utd yeah. Not sure for ROI or Brentford.

[ClaretTony]

A solid centre half. Also captain for a time at Sheffield United so Parker has obviously quickly identified we need some leaders.

This

[ecc]

I always thought Mee and Tarks were good, yet we let them go... It happens

Tarks didn't want to stay. Haven't got a clue of the offer(s) we made him but he had set his mind on leaving long before we went down. I don't call thar "letting him go".

[warksclaret]

I have virtually written off Delcroix, Ekdal & Beyer through injury, and appearance records for Burnley. The little I have seen of Egan-Riley hints he is not a Championship top group central defender. That leaves us with Worrall (still getting to 100% fitness I suspect), Esteve who pulled a hamstring v Rovers and Humphreys (who has played just one full game). With the games coming thick and fast before Christmas, John Egan is going to be a very valuable player, and probably the closest threat in the opposition;'s box to what O'Shea had in his locker. He is also the type of player you bring on when managing a tight lead with 20 minutes to go.

For me Delcroix can definitely go in January unless we have an injury crisis and that could include Ekdal too.We may have to accept Beyer is not going to be used this season, and Egan Riley would benefit in going on loan again enabling us to make a decision on him next Summer. In summary John Egan on a years contract and FREE is very smart business, and I could see us offering him an extension later on this season

[Hipper]

I have virtually written off Delcroix, Ekdal & Beyer through injury, and appearance records for Burnley. The little I have seen of Egan-Riley hints he is not a Championship top group central defender. That leaves us with Worrall (still getting to 100% fitness I suspect), Esteve who pulled a hamstring v Rovers and Humphreys (who has played just one full game). With the games coming thick and fast before Christmas, John Egan is going to be a very valuable player, and probably the closest threat in the opposition;'s box to what O'Shea had in his locker. He is also the type of player you bring on when managing a tight lead with 20 minutes to go.

For me Delcroix can definitely go in January unless we have an injury crisis and that could include Ekdal too.We may have to accept Beyer is not going to be used this season, and Egan Riley would benefit in going on loan again enabling us to make a decision on him next Summer. In summary John Egan on a years contract and FREE is very smart business, and I could see us offering him an extension later on this season

I agree with all you say. I'm just puzzled why we sold McNally. He looked capable enough in our team and for others at this level. I'm sure Egan is better when he is on top of his game and of course more experienced.

[Darnhill Claret]

I think the jury should still be out on Egan-Riley, hasn't had the chance yet of a settled run of games. I see a good amount of promise but cautious before hanging my hat on the lad. Bit disappointing that the majority of comments on his playing abilities, are largely negative.

[northeastclaret]

I was impressed with him before the Rovers game . But that cameo sub appearance that twice nearly lost us the game dislodged Tresor’s as worst short sub appearance in recent times.

[Row x]

I agree with all you say. I'm just puzzled why we sold McNally. He looked capable enough in our team and for others at this level. I'm sure Egan is better when he is on top of his game and of course more experienced.

Perhaps the player wanted a move, so that he could actually play football?

[Row x]

I think the jury should still be out on Egan-Riley, hasn't had the chance yet of a settled run of games. I see a good amount of promise but cautious before hanging my hat on the lad. Bit disappointing that the majority of comments on his playing abilities, are largely negative.

Largely negative comments on a Burnley player

Who would have thought that

[clarets1978]

I think the jury should still be out on Egan-Riley, hasn't had the chance yet of a settled run of games. I see a good amount of promise but cautious before hanging my hat on the lad. Bit disappointing that the majority of comments on his playing abilities, are largely negative.

It is disappointing when you consider that he came 2nd in the man of the match vote for the sunderland game and joint top in the player ratings in the same game yet everyone chooses to pan him for his appearance a week later which was only 7 minutes plus injury time. The term short memories really does spring to mind! He's still young, still learning, having played very little football at our level

[Jakubclaret]

Tarks didn't want to stay. Haven't got a clue of the offer(s) we made him but he had set his mind on leaving long before we went down. I don't call thar "letting him go".

If we would have kept him any longer it would have been hostage. Make no bones the guy was ready for going.

[Goliath]

It is disappointing when you consider that he came 2nd in the man of the match vote for the sunderland game and joint top in the player ratings in the same game yet everyone chooses to pan him for his appearance a week later which was only 7 minutes plus injury time. The term short memories really does spring to mind! He's still young, still learning, having played very little football at our level

To be fair it wasn't just a bad performance, some of it was pretty alarming. He showed a basic lack of technique and an inaility to handle pressure which I've not seen to that extent for some time.
It was one of those performances where a player looks so out of his depth you feel sorry for them, think Dane Richards, Nimani levels.

[boatshed bill]

To be fair it wasn't just a bad performance, some of it was pretty alarming. He showed a basic lack of technique and an inaility to handle pressure which I've not seen to that extent for some time.
It was one of those performances where a player looks so out of his depth you feel sorry for them, think Dane Richards, Nimani levels.

It couldn't have been easy coming on as a sub in that pressure situation, particularly for a young player with so little EFL experience.
I'd cut him a bit of slack.

[Goliath]

It couldn't have been easy coming on as a sub in that pressure situation, particularly for a young player with so little EFL experience.
I'd cut him a bit of slack.

I agree but that's the job, it didn't bode well for him if we are honest. Let's hope it was a one off but I'm not sure we will see much more of him to find out.

[Elizabeth]

Great feeling when signings make real sense

[Elizabeth]

It couldn't have been easy coming on as a sub in that pressure situation, particularly for a young player with so little EFL experience.
I'd cut him a bit of slack.

I know bill but he didn't do himself any favours.

[warksclaret]

Needs to be managed by Scotty going forwards-maybe a 15-20 minute appearance from the bench, in a game we are coasting, would be a good restart for the lad

[boatshed bill]

Needs to be managed by Scotty going forwards-maybe a 15-20 minute appearance from the bench, in a game we are coasting, would be a good restart for the lad

Apparently he was very good in the SPL, which probably tells us all we need to know about that league.