Nahki Wells

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 1:55 pm

UpTheBeehole wrote:We signed both Arfield and Heaton when we were in the Championship. They were Championship players.

We're now playing in the Premier League. We should be signing Premier League players

Many of our current players have grown with us, some started with us in the Championship, others had PL experience.
It's a bigger ask to get someone to fit immediately into a set-up that is a league above anything they've played in.
Time will tell

Mala591 · Post by **Mala591** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:18 pm

UpTheBeehole wrote:We signed both Arfield and Heaton when we were in the Championship. They were Championship players.

We're now playing in the Premier League. We should be signing Premier League players

As a point of interest, how many of our current first team squad were REGULAR premier league players when we signed them?

1. Cork

Anyone else?

Blyclaret · Post by **Blyclaret** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:18 pm

If you have natural ability that will not be a problem

fatboy47 · Post by **fatboy47** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:21 pm

really not sure where this fellow fits in....it does seem a bit sordellish..id have preferred the dry powder...

hope im wrong

Godalmingclaret · Post by **Godalmingclaret** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:24 pm

One of Burnley's great strengths is that we develop players. Players grow with Burnley. We signed Wade Elliot from Bournmouth (Div 1/Div 2) when were were in the Championship and he became a Premier league player.

Give the lad a chance.

Wokingclaret · Post by **Wokingclaret** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:27 pm

Give the lad a chance.[/quote]

Why do Udders want to sell to a relegation rival!

Wokingclaret · Post by **Wokingclaret** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:28 pm

Sack the new euro scout.....

JohnMcGreal · Post by **JohnMcGreal** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:28 pm

We could sign Bobby Charlton and there'd still be posters on here demanding that we all just 'give the lad a chance'

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:29 pm

claptrappers_union wrote:Burnley could agree a fee with PSG for Neymar, doesn't mean its going to happen.

Burnley couldn't - players cannot move twice in one window

Wokingclaret · Post by **Wokingclaret** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:30 pm

JohnMcGreal wrote:We could sign Bobby Charlton and there'd still be posters on here demanding that we all just 'give the lad a chance'

We would he is 79

Longsider · Post by **Longsider** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:33 pm

ClaretTony wrote:Burnley couldn't - players cannot move twice in one window

You have just shattered my hopes of getting Neymar on my shirt. Thanks a lot .

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:33 pm

Longsider wrote:You have just shattered my hopes of getting Neymar on my shirt. Thanks a lot .

I'm sorry - maybe we could move for Alexis Sanchez or even Lionel Messi

UpTheBeehole · Post by **UpTheBeehole** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:34 pm

Go in with the letters N E Y M A R

and have them put on in this order:

M A R N E Y

Ric_C · Post by **Ric_C** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:34 pm

jlup1980 wrote:Really don't get any comparison between Wells and Juke / Sordell. Completely different players, completely different scoring records.

Career apps...
Nakhi Wells - 104 goals in 277 apps. 1 in 2.66 games.
Chris Wood - 102 goals in 297 apps. 1 in 2.91 games.
Marvin Sordell - 65 goals in 259 apps. 1 in 3.98 games.
Sam Vokes - 89 goals in 364 apps. 1 in 4.09 games.
Ashley Barnes - 75 goals in 323 apps. 1 in 4.31 games.
The Juke - 69 goals in 330 apps. 1 in 4.78 games.
Jon Walters - 117 goals in 567 apps. 1 in 4.85 games.

Andre Gray - 148 goals in 341 apps. 1 in 2.3 games

Reecey1987 · Post by **Reecey1987** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:46 pm

Hes signed

ClaretFelix · Post by **ClaretFelix** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:47 pm

Signing Confirmed. 3 year deal

PhiladelphiaChris · Post by **PhiladelphiaChris** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:47 pm

He has signed.

claretblue · Post by **claretblue** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:47 pm

Burnley Football Club is delighted to confirm the signing of Nahki Wells on a three-year contract.

The Clarets completed the deadline-day signing of the striker, 27, from Premier League rivals Huddersfield Town for an undisclosed fee.

see link:

https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/new ... nds-wells/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

THEWELLERNUT70 · Post by **THEWELLERNUT70** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:50 pm

claptrappers_union wrote:I've said in this thread last night that I think its unlikely he will sign. The fee agreement has been published is to get another player. Nahki Wells will not sign for Burnley Football Club, I don't think we are interested in signing him, I don't think he is interested in joining us.

I guess the gut feeling was wrong

Longsider · Post by **Longsider** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:52 pm

claretblue wrote:Burnley Football Club is delighted to confirm the signing of Nahki Wells on a three-year contract.

The Clarets completed the deadline-day signing of the striker, 27, from Premier League rivals Huddersfield Town for an undisclosed fee.

see link:

https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/new ... nds-wells/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Bloody hell didn't see that one coming. Is he any good ?

The Enclosure · Post by **The Enclosure** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:53 pm

Welcome to Burnley Nahki.you have joined a wonderful football club with a great tradition.Enjoy your time here .

jlup1980 · Post by **jlup1980** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:53 pm

Ric_C wrote:Andre Gray - 148 goals in 341 apps. 1 in 2.3 games

Wells is as close to Gray as anyone when it comes to goals to games ratio. Watford paid us 18m for a 1 in 2.3 striker, we've paid 5m for a 1 in 2.6 striker. As I've been saying since the link first surfaced, very shrewd business. Clever old Sean.

THEWELLERNUT70 · Post by **THEWELLERNUT70** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:56 pm

Wells has just stated he's 7-10 days away from training on the grass and 3-4 weeks away from being where he wants to be fitness wise

Wokingclaret · Post by **Wokingclaret** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:58 pm

6 then for Dyche fit

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:00 pm

THEWELLERNUT70 wrote:Wells has just stated he's 7-10 days away from training on the grass and 3-4 weeks away from being where he wants to be fitness wise

I also saw this, which could easily be 6 weeks before ready to start ( I hope he never does mind )

Crazy signing on every single level, must have been plan H at the very least.

Mr Garlicks upbeat interview is just looking like every other summer interview, full of lies and false promises.

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:02 pm

THEWELLERNUT70 wrote:I guess the gut feeling was wrong

I was soooo wrong

Though I'm not disappointed, it probably means there isn't a better striker coming in.

Balls

Goalposts · Post by **Goalposts** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:29 pm

THEWELLERNUT70 wrote:Wells has just stated he's 7-10 days away from training on the grass and 3-4 weeks away from being where he wants to be fitness wise

And 6-8 weeks away from being dyche fit

lucs86 · Post by **lucs86** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:38 pm

MACCA wrote:I also saw this, which could easily be 6 weeks before ready to start ( I hope he never does mind )

You hope he never starts?

It sounds like you're saying you hope this turns out to be a bad signing and ends badly for us. Like you hope he doesn't score when he comes off the bench and you hope he doesn't do it enough times that he earns a start.

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:44 pm

lucs86 wrote:You hope he never starts?

It sounds like you're saying you hope this turns out to be a bad signing and ends badly for us. Like you hope he doesn't score when he comes off the bench and you hope he doesn't do it enough times that he earns a start.

Nope not hoping he doesn't score for us ( you've made that bit up ) I hope we are never in the position we have to Start Nahki Wells in a premier League game. I'd of* been disappointed if we signed him in the championship.

I am of the opinion he isn't good enough for us, and it will end in a similar way to Juke, Marvin, hennings and Vossen.
A panic buy that will have little effect on us moving forward and will cost us a small fortune.

Blyclaret · Post by **Blyclaret** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:44 pm

And you call yourself a Burnley fan

Falcon · Post by **Falcon** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:45 pm

MACCA wrote:I also saw this, which could easily be 6 weeks before ready to start ( I hope he never does mind )

Crazy signing on every single level, must have been plan H at the very least.

Mr Garlicks upbeat interview is just looking like every other summer interview, full of lies and false promises.

You could sound like more of a prick with this comment, but you'd have to work hard at it, possibly attending sounding like a prick lessons.

Ightenclaret · Post by **Ightenclaret** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:45 pm

Welcome to Burnley Nahki !

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:46 pm

Blyclaret wrote:And you call yourself a Burnley fan

And you call yourself a "bly" fan

Blyclaret · Post by **Blyclaret** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:48 pm

you know when someone butts in to your conversation .....

mikeS · Post by **mikeS** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:49 pm

Think we may have another gem here. Dyche knows what he's like and will bring him on.
Welcome to Burnley Nahki.
UTC

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:50 pm

Falcon wrote:You could sound like more of a prick with this comment, but you'd have to work hard at it, possibly attending sounding like a prick lessons.

Cheers, what part of the comment upsets you so much, you need to resort to personal insults?

Quicknick · Post by **Quicknick** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:51 pm

MACCA wrote:Nope not hoping he doesn't score for us ( you've made that bit up ) I hope we are never in the position we have to Start Nahki Wells in a premier League game. I'd of* been disappointed if we signed him in the championship.

I am of the opinion he isn't good enough for us, and it will end in a similar way to Juke, Marvin, hennings and Vossen.
A panic buy that will have little effect on us moving forward and will cost us a small fortune.

I don't think SD is the type to panic.

Falcon · Post by **Falcon** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 4:11 pm

MACCA wrote:Cheers, what part of the comment upsets you so much, you need to resort to personal insults?

I'm not upset. If I got upset every time a so-called fan makes unfounded negative judgements about the team, players and management based on nothing other than what they've heard in the press then I'd be a very angst ridden person indeed.

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 4:16 pm

So which part of my original post do you strongly disagree with?

He could not start for 6 weeks?
He was plan H?
Mr Garlicks up beat interview could be like all others, full of false promises and lies?

Falcon · Post by **Falcon** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 4:18 pm

The 'Plan H' comment - obviously unfounded twaddle

Mr Garlick's interview - pure conjecture again

Rumbletonk · Post by **Rumbletonk** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 4:26 pm

I don't think this signing is the real issue. We were never going to be dancing in the streets but it's now become a focus for people to vent that are disappointed that we haven't addressed the glaring holes, a CB and pacey right winger. If this had been announced along with 2 other signings that filled those gaps most would probably have shrugged and said I guess it gives a different option upfront. 6.5 hours to go, keep your fingers crossed.

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 4:35 pm

Falcon wrote:The 'Plan H' comment - obviously unfounded twaddle

Mr Garlick's interview - pure conjecture again

I believe he was around 8th choice.

Suggest you listen again.

Falcon · Post by **Falcon** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 4:48 pm

Rumbletonk wrote:I don't think this signing is the real issue. We were never going to be dancing in the streets but it's now become a focus for people to vent that are disappointed that we haven't addressed the glaring holes, a CB and pacey right winger. If this had been announced along with 2 other signings that filled those gaps most would probably have shrugged and said I guess it gives a different option upfront. 6.5 hours to go, keep your fingers crossed.

That's the problem.

The CB issue (which is a worry) and winger issue are completely separate but people are using it as an excuse to **** all over this deal

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 4:53 pm

Can someone give Macca a dummy. Or maybe one of those musical mobiles to hang above his cot?

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 5:09 pm

Anyone who has played for a club called Dandy Town Hornets fits the bill wirh me.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 5:22 pm

Smashing signing.

Nearly a 1 in 2 forward in League 1.

lucs86 · Post by **lucs86** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 5:28 pm

MACCA wrote:Nope not hoping he doesn't score for us ( you've made that bit up ) I hope we are never in the position we have to Start Nahki Wells in a premier League game. I'd of* been disappointed if we signed him in the championship.

I am of the opinion he isn't good enough for us, and it will end in a similar way to Juke, Marvin, hennings and Vossen.
A panic buy that will have little effect on us moving forward and will cost us a small fortune.

I've not made anything up, I've told you what your whiney post makes you sound like - like you're hoping a Burnley signing isn't going to be a success because it's not sufficiently showbiz for you. Get a grip. We've just broke our transfer record on a CF and we look good playing 1 up top. We've still got our top scorer from last season and we've replaced last season's ineffective showbiz forward with a lad in a similar mould with as good a scoring record at Championship level (where all our forwards have come from) as anyone else in the squad. For not a lot of money. Which is good.
Who were you after to come and sit on the bench? Wilfried Bony? Or someone you've never heard of from a French second division side?

Selby Claret · Post by **Selby Claret** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 5:31 pm

He's going to wear 21 - his choice or has the vacant no.7 been promised elsewhere.....?

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 6:07 pm

lucs86 wrote:I've not made anything up, I've told you what your whiney post makes you sound like - like you're hoping a Burnley signing isn't going to be a success because it's not sufficiently showbiz for you. Get a grip. We've just broke our transfer record on a CF and we look good playing 1 up top. We've still got our top scorer from last season and we've replaced last season's ineffective showbiz forward with a lad in a similar mould with as good a scoring record at Championship level (where all our forwards have come from) as anyone else in the squad. For not a lot of money. Which is good.
Who were you after to come and sit on the bench? Wilfried Bony? Or someone you've never heard of from a French second division side?

Yes.

You crack on with your presumptions and made up nonsense , it's darts night and I've got a cold beer or 10 to sink.

Hopefully you'll be as happy as me this window

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 6:39 pm

Hope it works out for him here. In fairness I think he has a better first touch then AG not sure about his othercstrengths. Good luck and in Dyche we trust.