Ashley Barnes

[BurnleyFC]

Now, do we think this was a Parker signing, or an Alan Pace signing?

[Hedontplayforyou]

The chat with Parker after the Norwich game clearly had some semblance . He’s here , he knows the club, can only add to the leadership group within the squad .

[Casper2]

Has to be the worst fan base in the country at times, abit of positive news even if it is just sentimental value and it’s just negative comments.

Just enjoy the moment

It’s not like you to moan about fellow supporters

[LoveCurryPies]

Can we bring Gaza and Ian Wright back?

[Steddyman]

Bloody love this news. Welcome back Ashley. This is exactly what we needed and in time for the basterds

[bfccrazy]

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[123EasyasBFC]

It’s not like you to moan about fellow supporters

If ‘supporters’ didn’t moan about any slightest bit of positive news then I wouldn’t have to moan at them

[Hedontplayforyou]

Add a couple of really good loans in for the wide ride and number 10 positions and we are looking alright . Loan out Hountondji and maybe get a promising young striker in from league 1? Who knows now after tonight

[fatboy47]

I’m playing devils advocate but I actually think of all our strikers he suits this system best.

Hard to disagree with that tbh....if he's somewhere near being up to speed.

[JohnDearyMe]

Looking forward to him meeting up with some of the bad eggs in training if nothing else

[jedi_master]

I’m ******* buzzing - is he the future? Obviously not, but sometimes a bit of nostalgia and a bit of passion can make all the difference.

Especially at Ewood Park.

[jrgbfc]

Hard to disagree with that tbh....if he's somewhere near being up to speed.

Thats the thing, he hasn't played much the last 18 months.

[Vegas Claret]

delighted, I'd rather have Ashley giving his all with all his experience than pinning our hopes on a young lad - unless it's Haaland, then I'd prefer him !

[agreenwood]

Odd one given we’ve already got one 35 yo club cult hero up front.

Suppose there’s not much to lose for 6 months and the squad could do with another older head or two.

[Blyclaret]

Honestly guys … Ashley Barnes is not the answer. Letting your heart rule your head. Cant see him playing much. Cant see him scoring the goals to get us promoted.

[fidelcastro]

Can we bring Gaza and Ian Wright back?

Not the former.

Israel have destroyed it.

[boatshed bill]

This could go either of two ways.
But as he has already achieved exalted beyond all normal legendary status the outcome with AB is largely irrelevant.

[BurnleyFC]

Watch Parker not include him in the squad on Saturday now.

[agreenwood]

He played the last 25 mins for Norwich yesterday. Must have happened quickly.

[123EasyasBFC]

Honestly guys … Ashley Barnes is not the answer. Letting your heart rule your head. Cant see him playing much. Cant see him scoring the goals to get us promoted.

I don’t think supporters excitement is that he’s going to be a season changer, we still need other attacking players through the door this Jan but it’s a big lift around the club

[NL Claret]

I’m speechless , first thoughts why sign a 35 year old forward who’s done nothing since leaving. Not sure why but I’m warming to Barnes coming back to the club.

[fatboy47]

Honestly guys … Ashley Barnes is not the answer. Letting your heart rule your head. Cant see him playing much. Cant see him scoring the goals to get us promoted.

I'll let Parker be the judge of that.

[BurnleyFC]

We’re not finished yet!

I might be putting two and two together, but wasn’t the Padiham Predator at Wednesday’s game as ‘half time guest’?

Make it happen, Alan.

[Blyclaret]

Very disappointed. We need a really good striker that can score goals at this level. Not a 35 year old that has not played much in 18 months.

[Swizzlestick]

Very disappointed. We need a really good striker that can score goals at this level. Not a 35 year old that has not played much in 18 months.

The striker position hasn’t really been the issue - chance creation has been the bigger problem, and hopefully something we’ll be looking to remedy both tactically and player-wise.

On a short term deal, it makes a lot of sense. He brings bags of experience, has obvious positive dressing room qualities and I think can pitch in more than Jay with this system.

[boatshed bill]

To be fair, if he comes back and does some coaching it won't be a terrible signing.

[jrgbfc]

Smacks to me of us not having the funds to do much else, and Pace knows this will appease the fans a bit.

[ClaretLoup]

Very disappointed. We need a really good striker that can score goals at this level. Not a 35 year old that has not played much in 18 months.

Basher has scored six goals for Norwich in 31 starts. Last season three Norwich players hit double figures. Ash can chip in & has the potential capability to up the game of those around him.

[123EasyasBFC]

Very disappointed. We need a really good striker that can score goals at this level. Not a 35 year old that has not played much in 18 months.

Why are you very disappointed it’s such a strange take, who’s to say we aren’t looking for another striker or forward player. Pretty much every team in the league is looking for a striker that can score goals at the level

[Blyclaret]

Smacks to me of us not having the funds to do much else, and Pace knows this will appease the fans a bit.

Thats exactly my thoughts. Very smart move by Pace. Small money but keeps fans happy. We must be skint.

[Andreshotboots]

By 09.30 tomorrow he'll have dragged out Tresor by his hair and thrown him into the river at the training ground all being well.

[tarkys_ears]

Basher has scored six goals for Norwich in 31 starts. Last season three Norwich players hit double figures. Ash can chip in & has the potential capability to up the game of those around him.

Exactly. It's more about what he brings full stop

[Clive 1960]

I was one who was saddened that we let him go but he's back and hopefully can help us until the end of the season but does it all say we have no funds to buy a quality striker and we are desperate ..

[Leisure]

Ashley Barnes has returned to Burnley on a deal until the end of the season after leaving Norwich City by mutual consent.

[RalphCoatesComb]

Can they do the deal before 3pm Saturday??

[elwaclaret]

I was one who was saddened that we let him go but he's back and hopefully can help us until the end of the season but does it all say we have no funds to buy a quality striker and we are desperate ..

I’ve just posted on the transfer rumours thread… my first thought was that Barnes returning makes me think a loan for Tella may be on the cards, far more than I believed when it was mooted a few months back.

[123EasyasBFC]

Thats exactly my thoughts. Very smart move by Pace. Small money but keeps fans happy. We must be skint.

6th negative comment regarding Barnes return from you

[Blyclaret]

Yes. I love Ash. But hes not going to make a difference.

[jedi_master]

Tella is getting games at Leverkusen (sub or otherwise) and scored the winner against Vinny’s Bayern the other week in the cup. If we go up I can see it in the summer, but not a prayer he’d come back to this league at the moment.

[Blyclaret]

This is not about sentiment. Its about results.

[123EasyasBFC]

This is not about sentiment. Its about results.

8 negative comments now about Barnes return

[Conroy92]

The main points to consider.

We were unlikely to sign at this stage a striker ready for the prem so a short term deal was the right option.

Most clubs would be happy with an experienced head with multiple promotions on there CV to help push them over the line.

And he hates bastards.

[Burnleyareback2]

Welcome back Sir Ashley.

Exactly what we need, a load of experience and clear understanding of the club.

[Blyclaret]

8 negative comments now about Barnes return

By you saying that wont change my opinion.

[Conroy92]

By you saying that wont change my opinion.

No but saying yours 8 times won't change anyone else's

[123EasyasBFC]

By you saying that wont change my opinion.

If you don’t think he’s going to make a difference why does it bother you so much to comment 8 times making the exact same point that you don’t think it’s a good deal, you are like 007 when he goes on about Parker

[ArmchairDetective]

One thing's for sure. He'll make sure the boys are right up for it on Saturday afternoon. Welcome back Ash.

[boyyanno]

I don't know if he's the striker we need right now but he's someone I'd have in the trenches with me every week.

It's not often you feel like you've converted a player but I hope he considers Burnley his home forever.

Welcome back you absolute shithouse, we love you just as much as you love us. 0-1 Barnes on Saturday.

[Boss Hogg]

Great for us in the past. Not what I was hoping for on the pitch now unless he’s coming here to coach. We’ll be ringing up Ron Futcher next.

[Blyclaret]

If you don’t think he’s going to make a difference why does it bother you so much to comment 8 times making the exact same point that you don’t think it’s a good deal, you are like 007 when he goes on about Parker

I extremely disappointed i expected a striker that will actually score goals. Bring Ash back as a coach. Motivation is dressing room yes for sure. But not a player.