ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:31 pm
Good stuff!
Any other articles prepared Tony?
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ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
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Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:33 pm
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Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:33 pm
Excellent signing 
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Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:33 pm
Good news. We seem to be planning ahead now like we used to.
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Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:34 pm
I posted yesterday that I had four ready, one used, one won't be, one unlikely and one let's wait and see.
This looks a good signing to me.
Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:35 pm
Good news I think, if I’m permitted to express such feeling.
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Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:35 pm
It's unbelievable Jeff!!!
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Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:35 pm
Very very happy with this - what a cracking window this has been (I'd forgotten how much I missed being excited about signings)
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Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:36 pm
Fantastic signing, fantastic window, and fantastic support from the new board to Dyche. Now slam it shut while we have all our players still on the books 
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Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:37 pm
This is the perfect type of signing for us, players running out of contract and getting them at cheaper than their true market value. Very astute way of running the club and long may it continue
Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:38 pm
Let’s not forget we haven’t sold anyone important either, which is just as crucial
Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:38 pm
Pace at full back too
Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:38 pm
Maitland Niles is Tony's wait and see judging from what I've seen and read
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Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:38 pm
Haven't seen him play so I dunno if he's any good or not. But it's another body. Another winger now please.
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Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:38 pm
Can I be the first to give him the nickname "Alf"
Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:41 pm
Hell fire...the Chairman's even better than I thought
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Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:42 pm
Really pleased with this signing. 25 year old international full back for what is believed to be a very cheap price in the current market. Roberts created the second most chances in the Championship last season behind Buendia who just went for 30m.
8.5/10 window now for me. Can we get another across the line today.
8.5/10 window now for me. Can we get another across the line today.
Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:42 pm
As soon as I read my post back I realised what I'd donerandomclaret2 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:41 pmHell fire...the Chairman's even better than I thought
Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:44 pm
Think we might be pushing our luck for another, but as we say... Dare to dream..RVclaret wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:42 pmReally pleased with this signing. 25 year old international full back for what is believed to be a very cheap price in the current market. Roberts created the second most chances in the Championship last season behind Buendia who just went for 30m.
8.5/10 window now for me. Can we get another across the line today.
Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:49 pm
Just had a cursory glance at a Swansea messageboard. They're mostly dischuffed. One or two questioned how he's passed his medical as he's been injured. Apparently fully fit now and was in contention for a return.
Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:51 pm
"It's my club and I'll play if I want to!"
Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:53 pm
Crikey! He really is hands on!
Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:54 pm
Even if he’s still nursing a short term injury this wouldn’t be cause for him to fail his medical.RingoMcCartney wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:49 pmJust had a cursory glance at a Swansea messageboard. They're mostly dischuffed. One or two questioned how he's passed his medical as he's been injured. Apparently fully fit now and was in contention for a return.
Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:55 pm
He's even got himself a Matt Lowton haircut.
Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:55 pm
is he genuinely quick, or high energy?
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Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:55 pm
Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:58 pm
Expected to be fit by end of September but medicals can still be passed, they are looking at things far beyond an injury.RingoMcCartney wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:49 pmJust had a cursory glance at a Swansea messageboard. They're mostly dischuffed. One or two questioned how he's passed his medical as he's been injured. Apparently fully fit now and was in contention for a return.
Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:00 pm
Well he is certainly keeping up!
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Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:05 pm
Long throws might be something we can add to our game.
https://twitter.com/scfctomm/status/13 ... 24225?s=21
https://twitter.com/scfctomm/status/13 ... 24225?s=21
Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:08 pm
Another good addition to a needed area, brick by brick we're building a good side, a number 10 or a central midfielder and this window has been lights out 10/10
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Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:08 pm
If we can bring in a good midfielder, it will have been a good window. As someone said we are building for the future again. Well done Mr Pace and the team.
Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:11 pm
Aye, great news, and I agree, a good midfielder and it'll have been a superb window.
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Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:11 pm
Swansea fans gutted on social media and are angry we've got him at a steal. He's well loved down there. Welcome to Burnley.
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Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:11 pm
Other than James and now Roberts how many Welsh players have we had since the 70's?
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Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:14 pm
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Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:14 pm
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Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:15 pm
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Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:19 pm
Excellent piece of business, sounds a real bargain at that price.
I don't think it's just down to digging deeper into the pocket, whoever has done our scouting this summer appears to be a lot more in tune, with what is available, what we can afford, and who will fit into our system.
We've done brilliantly over the last 3 years with very little change in the squad, it was desperate for new blood, and younger legs. That can't all be addressed in one window, but this is a hell of a big step in the right direction.
Hopefully AMN can convince Arsenal to let him go, it could be the icing on the cake, but with or without him, it's been a good summer.
I don't think it's just down to digging deeper into the pocket, whoever has done our scouting this summer appears to be a lot more in tune, with what is available, what we can afford, and who will fit into our system.
We've done brilliantly over the last 3 years with very little change in the squad, it was desperate for new blood, and younger legs. That can't all be addressed in one window, but this is a hell of a big step in the right direction.
Hopefully AMN can convince Arsenal to let him go, it could be the icing on the cake, but with or without him, it's been a good summer.
Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:23 pm
For all the moaning and whinging on here from the usual suspects, this has turned out to be an excellent window.
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Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:24 pm
Thought I'd seen somebody running up the Bob Lord stairs this morning..ClaretTony wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:58 pmExpected to be fit by end of September but medicals can still be passed, they are looking at things far beyond an injury.
Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:25 pm
Do we still do the Doctor Iven medical?Claret Till I Die wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:24 pmThought I'd seen somebody running up the Bob Lord stairs this morning..
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Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:26 pm
I'd have hoped that we've moved on from that
Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:28 pm
Great signing in an area that is getting weaker as the days pass. Lowton and Bardsley have been excellent for us though.
Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:31 pm
Why do you have to spoil the party? The called usual suspects were mainly right about what needed to be done after several shocking windows. It's now been done, so let's all celebrate.fidelcastro wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:23 pmFor all the moaning and whinging on here from the usual suspects, this has turned out to be an excellent window.
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Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:34 pm
great interview with the lad on Clarets+ and seems very down to earth and just a sound lad.
Should fit into the group easily.
It was obvious we needed another RB with Bardsley only getting a 1 year deal and getting on a bit now. Lowts signed a new deal recently so with him and a younger RB pushing him it should be good competition for who gets the shirt in the coming/following season.
Welcome to Burnley!
Should fit into the group easily.
It was obvious we needed another RB with Bardsley only getting a 1 year deal and getting on a bit now. Lowts signed a new deal recently so with him and a younger RB pushing him it should be good competition for who gets the shirt in the coming/following season.
Welcome to Burnley!
Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:36 pm
Roberts to the local press at Swansea.
“I was privileged enough to play a handful of games for Swansea in the Premier League.
“We got relegated that year, which was heart-breaking for myself as a Swansea lad, but this is a different type of challenge for me now coming here.
“You've got players who have played many years in the Premier League, brilliant players, and it's going to be a challenge to firstly hopefully try and get in the team and play as many games as I can and I'm willing to do that.
“I’ve had amazing memories and will always love that [Swansea] club.
“Thank you to them, but I’m here now and it’s a new challenge and something I really want to make positive and the only way I can do that is by playing well and giving absolutely everything when I get called upon.
“Since I was a boy, I have always tried to rise to every challenge that gets put in front of me and this is another one.”
“I was privileged enough to play a handful of games for Swansea in the Premier League.
“We got relegated that year, which was heart-breaking for myself as a Swansea lad, but this is a different type of challenge for me now coming here.
“You've got players who have played many years in the Premier League, brilliant players, and it's going to be a challenge to firstly hopefully try and get in the team and play as many games as I can and I'm willing to do that.
“I’ve had amazing memories and will always love that [Swansea] club.
“Thank you to them, but I’m here now and it’s a new challenge and something I really want to make positive and the only way I can do that is by playing well and giving absolutely everything when I get called upon.
“Since I was a boy, I have always tried to rise to every challenge that gets put in front of me and this is another one.”
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Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:36 pm
Looks like a "Why didn't we go for in him?" signing. Saw a little of him playing for Wales but nothing otherwise. But his CV is good, he's 25, gives us cover at RB and is also versatile as can play RM and RW. If it's £2.5m then it could be a steal.
Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Roberts signing
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:37 pm
BBC Wales correspondent actually suggesting the fee could be less than £2m!
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Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:38 pm
those are quotes from the Burnley interview on Clarets+ClaretTony wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:36 pmRoberts to the local press at Swansea.
“I was privileged enough to play a handful of games for Swansea in the Premier League.
“We got relegated that year, which was heart-breaking for myself as a Swansea lad, but this is a different type of challenge for me now coming here.
“You've got players who have played many years in the Premier League, brilliant players, and it's going to be a challenge to firstly hopefully try and get in the team and play as many games as I can and I'm willing to do that.
“I’ve had amazing memories and will always love that [Swansea] club.
“Thank you to them, but I’m here now and it’s a new challenge and something I really want to make positive and the only way I can do that is by playing well and giving absolutely everything when I get called upon.
“Since I was a boy, I have always tried to rise to every challenge that gets put in front of me and this is another one.”
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Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:39 pm
Sounds like a perfect fit for us. Excellent!ClaretTony wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:36 pmRoberts to the local press at Swansea.
“I was privileged enough to play a handful of games for Swansea in the Premier League.
“We got relegated that year, which was heart-breaking for myself as a Swansea lad, but this is a different type of challenge for me now coming here.
“You've got players who have played many years in the Premier League, brilliant players, and it's going to be a challenge to firstly hopefully try and get in the team and play as many games as I can and I'm willing to do that.
“I’ve had amazing memories and will always love that [Swansea] club.
“Thank you to them, but I’m here now and it’s a new challenge and something I really want to make positive and the only way I can do that is by playing well and giving absolutely everything when I get called upon.
“Since I was a boy, I have always tried to rise to every challenge that gets put in front of me and this is another one.”