Egan-Riley

[Goliath]

Just to be clear the people writing him off after the Rovers game were doing so on the basis of 7 minutes of football played one week after he played well for 90 minutes in the difficult circumstances at Sunderland and it was never a sensible position.

Did you see the Blackburn game? He looked barely able to control a ball. He had also shown nothing in 2 years to show he would.make it with us. It looked like an absolute needs must scenario that he'd ended up on the pitch and it's absolutely possible that that was the case. There wasn't much sign before injuries that we intended to have him in the first team picture.

In fact if Ekdal had been fit at the time, we could have been having similar conversations about how good he had been. It's one of those.sliding doors moments.

[fidelcastro]

A lot of people were rather exaggerating how bad he was in that Blackburn game.

Thankfully Parker knew best. You don't come through City's youth system if you are "barely able to control a ball".

[daveisaclaret]

Did you see the Blackburn game? He looked barely able to control a ball. He had also shown nothing in 2 years to show he would.make it with us. It looked like an absolute needs must scenario that he'd ended up on the pitch and it's absolutely possible that that was the case. There wasn't much sign before injuries that we intended to have him in the first team picture.

In fact if Ekdal had been fit at the time, we could have been having similar conversations about how good he had been. It's one of those.sliding doors moments.

It is not correct to say he had shown nothing in 2 years because he had played well the week before. He looked nervy in the Rovers game and made an error. It was hugely overblown.

[SirBob]

A lot of people were rather exaggerating how bad he was in that Blackburn game.

Thankfully Parker knew best. You don't come through City's youth system if you are "barely able to control a ball".

Have to disagree on that one, he came on and immediately lost the ball in a very dangerous position, there were quite a few nerves from him in his short cameo.

Hope he does well wherever he ends up, maybe there’s still an outside chance he stays with us

[fidelcastro]

Have to disagree on that one, he came on and immediately lost the ball in a very dangerous position, there were quite a few nerves from him in his short cameo.

Hope he does well wherever he ends up, maybe there’s still an outside chance he stays with us

So glad the manager didn't write him off after one below par appearance.

[SirBob]

So glad the manager didn't write him off after one below par appearance.

Completely agree, I’d never write off a player after one short substitute appearance. I don’t think it helped that there had been some ‘In the know’ posters on here in pre season saying he’d been miles off the required standard in training and we were looking to move him on.

[Goliath]

So glad the manager didn't write him off after one below par appearance.

He'd already been written off by most if not all. He wasn't getting a look I'm and seemed to be heading towards the exit door. I didn't see many threads on here clamouring for Egan riley to be playing that's for sure.

The Blackburn game just seemed to confirm why he hadn't been getting a look in. The surprising thing was the big turnaround.

[wilks_bfc]

Not sure when filmed, but CJ features in the video the club has just put out of them arriving at training

[Murger]

Why are they back at training?

[Firthy]

Why are they back at training?

To get fit and practice

[Hedontplayforyou]

Probably pre recorded to churn some content out on social media during the off season

[BurnleyFC]

Why are they back at training?

He’s clearing his locker out.

[Burnleyareback2]

Had hope that emotions would get in the way here with CJ, but I suspect if he is leaving then Trafford has gone as well.

[Spijed]

Currently up to six pages.

I suspect if Trafford & Esteve leave you can add a zero onto that

[boatshed bill]

Not sure when filmed, but CJ features in the video the club has just put out of them arriving at training

2024?

[northeastclaret]

A sensible move for CJ , he obviously doesn’t believe he is good enough yet for the premier league, Parker may have even been involved in that discussion, so moves to a league between the Championship and Premier League in quality in the hope of eventually trying the PL in the future, probably better than a squad player with us next season.

Still would have preferred if he had stayed and give it a go but he knows ultimately better than us his current capabilities and potential for next season.

[Tricky Trevor]

Back from Vegas and emptying their lockers. There was a photo yesterday of Browny collecting his PotM trophy.

[Firthy]

We're doomed. CJER, Brownhill, Trafford and Esteves all gone or going apparently. Rest not good enough for Premier League. Anyone got any good news ?

[Burnley1989]

I love how a few posters keep posting on this thread as though its the first time theyve posted on it, just to get their point across

[GetIntoEm]

"doomed" Jesus Christ. Going to be a long summer. People never learn

[TheFamilyCat]

We're doomed. CJER, Brownhill, Trafford and Esteves all gone or going apparently. Rest not good enough for Premier League. Anyone got any good news ?

It'll all be over in just over a year?

[timshorts]

There are Chelsea players all over the place, it wouldn't be my first choice as a young player requiring first team action.

Strasbourg? Meh.

Have you been to strasbourg? Not a place I'd describe as meh at all. You could easily live the other side of the rhine if you don't like France. Beautiful area.

[chekhov]

Have you been to strasbourg? Not a place I'd describe as meh at all. You could easily live the other side of the rhine if you don't like France. Beautiful area.

Exactly. Also the opportunity to learn the language and experience a different culture. It’s a shame for us but could be a shrewd move for him and a good stepping stone in his career.

[Poulton-le-Claret]

Re. wages.

This is where it gets complicated. Wages in France with the exception of PSG are low. Reliable sources quote Strasbourg's highest earnest this season as earning €2m. Which is actually more than I expected. French football is in financial meltdown due to no major broadcaster wanting to pay a lot for the rights (Chester has been tracking this on the financial thread).

Now, were CJER to sign for Chelsea then, yes, he'd earn a lot more than we could offer. However, Chelsea would have to pay us "reasonable" compensation. However, if this story is true it would be Strasbourg signing him.

Now, I obviously cannot imagine Chelsea would ever do anything in any way underboard, but the cynics might suggest they pay their players at Strasbourg additional amounts. As I say, a club with Chelsea's impeccable record of compliance with financial rules would never do that.

So, unless Strasbourg suddenly go crazy and offer a CB by far the highest wages at the club CJER wouldn't earn as much as if he signed for us (IMHO) or a massive club such as West Ham.

You can safely assume I'm in that cynical camp you mention ecc Ligue 1 might be in financial meltdown, but I'm sure Todd Boehly's feeder team will continue to flourish (so long as they remain useful for the mothership).

Not to knock CJ though, the best of luck to him in his career from me.

[bumba]

Fans in England don't seem to understand that the premier league is losing its appeal, English players are moving abroad and word will be getting round about their lifestyles.
Also add in the state our country is in a lot of young people are jumping at the chance to move abroad, if my job allowed I'd rather be abroad to raise my family so maybe it's a life choice.
Take away our Burnley bias and it's a fantastic move for him, the only disappointment is that we'll receive minimal money but that's our own fault.

[bumba]

Pretty much what I was thinking, its a very good move for him

One good season in Ligue 1 at Strasbourg and he could end up at PSG who in a few weeks could be European champions or somewhere like Marseille who are bigger than most English clubs

[ecc]

You can safely assume I'm in that cynical camp you mention ecc Ligue 1 might be in financial meltdown, but I'm sure Todd Boehly's feeder team will continue to flourish (so long as they remain useful for the mothership).

Not to knock CJ though, the best of luck to him in his career from me.

Hi Poulton,

Difficult not to be, isn't it?

I'm pretty certain that's how Chelsea work it and UEFA/FIFA don't give a flying one.

I think we all hope he stays in England for pragmatic reasons (our compensation) although it will hurt seeing him playing against us.

[brexit]

Have you been to strasbourg? Not a place I'd describe as meh at all. You could easily live the other side of the rhine if you don't like France. Beautiful area.

Agree Tim. As a long-term Strasbourg resident, it is a beautiful city full of culture, great bars, great parks. It always astonishes me that some people have a little England mentality and slag off other places just because they are “foreign”. As for football, RC Strasbourg are my second team and are a good watch, CJ would be a star here. The only downside is that fans are worried that Rosenior will leave for an English club over the summer.

[Elizabeth]

Following his good performances last season. I'm more likely to follow his progress next season than I was the last times he was on loan. I hope one day we find out how good he will be in the top division of England. We will miss those long balls.

[HahaYeah]

West Ham want him apparently, thought that would be a better move for him than Strasbourg.

[helmclaret]

I doubt he would start every week for West Ham.

[Bowclaret]

I’m still convinced this is all BS.

Or, at the very least, agent BS !!

[bobinho]

Agreed Bow… I’m not having it either…

[HahaYeah]

Doesn't seem to be finalised yet.

Just 'set to sign and 'offered a five year deal'.

[Cooclaret]

Had hope that emotions would get in the way here with CJ, but I suspect if he is leaving then Trafford has gone as well.

Absolutely spot on. As I have always said JT has always known where his next move is too. Newcastle are trying to spoil that, and the Eddie Howe factor is a BIG one, but he’s going home.

*that being said of Real Madrid come for Raya then there’s money and appetite in the merry go round.

CJER was treated awfully by Kompany who was empowered by the club. Thankfully that problem took itself away, but we continue to see the damage his ego has caused.

Mr Pace as wonderful as he is, has had to learn a painful lesson from these particular mistake.

[Raconteur]

CJER was treated awfully by Kompany who was empowered by the club. Thankfully that problem took itself away, but we continue to see the damage his ego has caused.

Who should Kompany have dropped during our promotion season of 2022/23 .
Guaranteed, you would be on here saying Kompany treated the dropped player awfully also.
Over the 2 seasons that Kompany was here , not once did you come on here saying CJ should be playing in the first team.

[Holtyclaret]

Absolutely spot on. As I have always said JT has always known where his next move is too. Newcastle are trying to spoil that, and the Eddie Howe factor is a BIG one, but he’s going home.

*that being said of Real Madrid come for Raya then there’s money and appetite in the merry go round.

CJER was treated awfully by Kompany who was empowered by the club. Thankfully that problem took itself away, but we continue to see the damage his ego has caused.

Mr Pace as wonderful as he is, has had to learn a painful lesson from these particular mistake.

How was he treated awfully by vk?

[Cooclaret]

Who should Kompany have dropped during our promotion season of 2022/23 .
Guaranteed, you would be on here saying Kompany treated the dropped player awfully also.
Over the 2 seasons that Kompany was here , not once did you come on here saying CJ should be playing in the first team.

You’re absolutely right I didn’t. I did say Kompmay and his ego needed managing and was ruining our club.

[Rodleydave]

Is devious the right word even? Or is everything above board with this deal if it goes through?
Under UK rules if an U23 player out of contract is transferred, then the club, in this case Burnley, I understand are entitled to a transfer fee.
If the two clubs cannot agree a fee it goes to a tribunal to set a fee to be paid by the new club.

Strasbourg and Chelsea have the same owners and are they trying to pull a fast one over Burnley. If the lad went to
Chelsea direct there would be a fee payable. By going to Strasbourg is this fee avoided and a five-year contract might command a decent fee.
At anytime during that 5 years Riley could be moved/loaned to Chelsea who have avoided paying anything to Burnley.

Why on earth would someone as good as Egan-Riley choose to go to a piddling club like Strasbourg unless the carrot of a Chelsea move has been
dangled in front of him. And canny Chelsea have avoided a payment. Chelsea have a player in the bank as it were, and it hasn't cost them a penny.

[TheFamilyCat]

Could be a 6-pager, this.

[ClaretDiver]

Just got the popcorn out!

[LincsWoldsClaret]

There is no supporting evidence that the transfer is anything but a rumour.

[Devils_Advocate]

I wouldn't be surprised if Egan-Riley (or his mum) is behind this and maybe suggested to Chelsea he could have a season in Strasbourg before moving to them properly next summer.

[Woodleyclaret]

What would be nice if we could have an announcement re signings of Josh Brownhill and CJ .We were told these were close 2 weeks ago

[FCBurnley]

If the rumor is true then the move as reported is perfectly legal but obviously against the spirit of the game
Therefore it is the ownership rules that are at fault and clearly need changing

[Rumpelstiltskin]

What would be nice if we could have an announcement re signings of Josh Brownhill and CJ .We were told these were close 2 weeks ago

Don’t think we were told they were close.Parker said he was confident they would sign.

[boatshed bill]

What would be nice if we could have an announcement re signings of Josh Brownhill and CJ .We were told these were close 2 weeks ago

If I recall correctly, SP said that both JB and CJER were close to signing contracts. I don't recall him saying with which clubs these contracts had been agreed.

[Spijed]

I'm surprised multi-club ownership isn't banned, because if both teams meet in a European competition then match fixing is guaranteed to take place to make sure the correct result is reached.

[Chester Perry]

Is devious the right word even? Or is everything above board with this deal if it goes through?
Under UK rules if an U23 player out of contract is transferred, then the club, in this case Burnley, I understand are entitled to a transfer fee.
If the two clubs cannot agree a fee it goes to a tribunal to set a fee to be paid by the new club.

Strasbourg and Chelsea have the same owners and are they trying to pull a fast one over Burnley. If the lad went to
Chelsea direct there would be a fee payable. By going to Strasbourg is this fee avoided and a five-year contract might command a decent fee.
At anytime during that 5 years Riley could be moved/loaned to Chelsea who have avoided paying anything to Burnley.

Why on earth would someone as good as Egan-Riley choose to go to a piddling club like Strasbourg unless the carrot of a Chelsea move has been
dangled in front of him. And canny Chelsea have avoided a payment. Chelsea have a player in the bank as it were, and it hasn't cost them a penny.

Be careful Dave, you have only just got back to good health - we don't want you to have another bad turn

as for the suggested move - welcome to the modern business of football - I would expect our owners to do the same if they had a similar structure in place

[randomclaret2]

Be careful Dave, you have only just got back to good health - we don't want you to have another bad turn

as for the suggested move - welcome to the modern business of football - I would expect our owners to do the same if they had a similar structure in place

Havent our owners been looking to put such a structure in place ? Havent they been looking at clubs in Holland and Belgium ?