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First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 1:00 am
by Darnhill Claret
When the players of Burnley Football Club return to training later today I believe they will be greeted by the expected Welshman, Craig Bellamy who has been getting his feet under the table this last week. Of course Pope, Roberts and Hennessy will report back at a later date as they need some more rest.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:10 am
by burnmark
Together with the three you mentioned I would expect that Collins, Peacock- Farrell, Weghorst and Cornet (has he played internationally this close season?) will also be missing on extended leave.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:15 am
by Jmw
Presume we find out if cork has signed again
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:20 am
by agreenwood
burnmark wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:10 am
Together with the three you mentioned I would expect that Collins, Peacock- Farrell, Weghorst and Cornet (has he played internationally this close season?) will also be missing on extended leave.
If they aren’t there it might be the smallest ever number of senior players reporting in on the first day. I can only think of Cotterill’s first summer that might rival it.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:20 am
by williamjblazkowicz
Probably a silly question but are we to assume Kompany and his staff will all be present from today? Haven't seen any photos of him around the stadium or training ground or heard any of them formally announced so that's my doubt really.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:22 am
by RVclaret
williamjblazkowicz wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:20 am
Probably a silly question but are we to assume Kompany and his staff will all be present from today? Haven't seen any photos of him around the stadium or training ground or heard any of them formally announced so that's my doubt really.
He did say on the latest interview (which was filmed in Brussels) that he expected to be in Burnley 3/4 days before pre season.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:23 am
by agreenwood
williamjblazkowicz wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:20 am
Probably a silly question but are we to assume Kompany and his staff will all be present from today? Haven't seen any photos of him around the stadium or training ground or heard any of them formally announced so that's my doubt really.
He said on one of the interviews on the official site that he was hoping to be back in the UK three to four days before preseason.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:38 am
by jdrobbo
agreenwood wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:20 am
If they aren’t there it might be the smallest ever number of senior players reporting in on the first day. I can only think of Cotterill’s first summer that might rival it.
That first SC was unbelievable. Didn’t we start with about five players?
Jensen
Branch
Moore
Blake
Grant
?
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:45 am
by Woodleyclaret
Steve Davies once said first day was a killer with a run from Gawthorpe upto the top of Pendle and back as a warm up to preseason. Definitely not one for the faint hearted
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:48 am
by TsarBomba
jdrobbo wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:38 am
That first SC was unbelievable. Didn’t we start with about five players?
Jensen
Branch
Moore
Blake
Grant
?
I think it was 8 players from memory, but I couldn’t tell you who.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:15 am
by jdrobbo
Chaplow and McCann possibly?
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:16 am
by Murger
Mo Camara, Lee Roche and wasn't Matt O'Neill classed as pro back then?
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:19 am
by jedi_master
I forgot this was today. It’ll be interesting to see who’s there with Kompany and also whether Cork decides to show up.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:25 am
by jdrobbo
Murger wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:16 am
Mo Camara, Lee Roche and wasn't Matt O'Neill classed as pro back then?
Good shout
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:39 am
by Claret Till I Die
2 touch 3 a side game ?
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:44 am
by Newcastleclaret93
Be interesting to see if some of the kids that were offered contract turn up.
I assume the likes of Costelloe etc… will be part of the first team this season
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:51 am
by RVclaret
Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:44 am
Be interesting to see if some of the kids that were offered contract turn up.
I assume the likes of Costelloe etc… will be part of the first team this season
I'd imagine Dodgson, Helm, Thomas, Bedeau, Richardson, Costelloe and Phillips will all be in the first team training to start with.
Big chance for them to impress Kompany.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:57 am
by Newcastleclaret93
RVclaret wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:51 am
I'd imagine Dodgson, Helm, Thomas, Bedeau, Richardson, Costelloe and Phillips will all be in the first team training to start with.
Big chance for them to impress Kompany.
Yep I suspect so. First pre season game in 2 weeks (based on other championship teams) so as it stands it’s likely they will get game time to impress him.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:02 am
by DCWat
jedi_master wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:19 am
I forgot this was today. It’ll be interesting to see who’s there with Kompany and also whether Cork decides to show up.
That sounds rather derogatory towards a player who has given us brilliant service for years.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:09 am
by NewClaret
RVclaret wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:51 am
I'd imagine Dodgson, Helm, Thomas, Bedeau, Richardson, Costelloe and Phillips will all be in the first team training to start with.
Big chance for them to impress Kompany.
You’d be buzzing this morning if you were them, wouldn’t you?
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:11 am
by RVclaret
NewClaret wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:09 am
You’d be buzzing this morning if you were them, wouldn’t you?
Absolutely
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:15 am
by ClaretTony
Darnhill Claret wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 1:00 am
When the players of Burnley Football Club return to training later today I believe they will be greeted by the expected Welshman, Craig Bellamy who has been getting his feet under the table this last week. Of course Pope, Roberts and Hennessy will report back at a later date as they need some more rest.
Back in for testing today and I think training might be starting on Wednesday. Beyond Roberts and Hennessey, I'm assuming that Pope, Peacock-Farrell, Collins, Weghorst (if he ever comes back) and Cornet will also be missing for the start.
Bellamy - strange that, as yet, we haven't announced it.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:19 am
by jedi_master
DCWat wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:02 am
That sounds rather derogatory towards a player who has given us brilliant service for years.
Wasn’t intentional if it read that way, just that we have no idea what’s happening with him or Vydra.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:34 am
by arise_sir_charge
I believe some of the much younger kids have been invited into an initial 25 for today also.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:22 am
by ClaretTony
arise_sir_charge wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:34 am
I believe some of the much younger kids have been invited into an initial 25 for today also.
It's only the testing and medicals today but I'm sure when training starts there will be younger players involved although they were for much of last season.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:23 am
by BurnleyHeff
jedi_master wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:19 am
I forgot this was today. It’ll be interesting to see who’s there with Kompany and also whether Cork decides to show up.
He's still under contract, so why wouldn't he
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:25 am
by ClaretTony
BurnleyHeff wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:23 am
He's still under contract, so why wouldn't he
If Cork is leaving, and we don't know the answer to that, then I wouldn't expect him to be there.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:35 am
by Lancasterclaret
I can't get excited by pre-season training starting on 20th June
I just can't
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:38 am
by tiger76
Lancasterclaret wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:35 am
I can't get excited by pre-season training starting on 20th June
I just can't
Fixtures announced on Thursday, it has been a crazily short break hasn't it.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:43 am
by Whitgord
I love this short break. I have already got withdrawal symptoms and can’t wait for the new season with all the changes expected. At least it’s a bit different to our recent struggles against the mega rich teams.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:48 am
by Lancasterclaret
tiger76 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:38 am
Fixtures announced on Thursday, it has been a crazily short break hasn't it.
Honestly doesn't even feel like a break
I need at least another month
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:50 am
by Murger
A joke of a summer break.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:50 am
by ClaretTony
tiger76 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:38 am
Fixtures announced on Thursday, it has been a crazily short break hasn't it.
Shorter by a couple of weeks or so because of the World Cup and also being relegated. Fixtures on here hopefully by 9 on Thursday
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:51 am
by Lancasterclaret
Whitgord wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:43 am
I love this short break. I have already got withdrawal symptoms and can’t wait for the new season with all the changes expected. At least it’s a bit different to our recent struggles against the mega rich teams.
Ah, if everyone leaves I'm looking forward to having struggles against skint teams
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:52 am
by tiger76
ClaretTony wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:50 am
Shorter by a couple of weeks or so because of the World Cup and also being relegated. Fixtures on here hopefully by 9 on Thursday
Early morning for you on Thursday then CT.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:55 am
by IanMcL
jedi_master wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:19 am
I forgot this was today. It’ll be interesting to see who’s there with Kompany and also whether Cork decides to show up.
Why would he not? In his interest, no matter what.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 11:00 am
by ClaretTony
tiger76 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:52 am
Early morning for you on Thursday then CT.
Absolutely but still wish it had been last Thursday
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 11:10 am
by Bosscat
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 11:23 am
by Billy Balfour
I can't wait for the fixture list to be announced. I'll be doing a lot more away games this season and planning some overnight stays, though I won't be going to Deadwood. There's just no way I'm going to waste hours of my precious free time doing a 20-mile round trip. I said this last time, but I'm determined to stick to it this time.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 11:36 am
by Nonayforever
jdrobbo wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:38 am
That first SC was unbelievable. Didn’t we start with about five players?
Jensen
Branch
Moore
Blake
Grant
?
But having Graham Branch was like having a full team - didn't he play in every position under 3 managers ?
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 11:42 am
by The Enclosure
Anyone down Gawthorpe this morning?
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 11:47 am
by Bosscat
Nonayforever wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 11:36 am
But having Graham Branch was like having a full team - didn't he play in every position under 3 managers ?
I remember a Tuesday night at Rotherham and during a quietish spell in the crowd ... a heavily accented Burnley voice shouted out "Aye-Up Branchy Svens watching" much to the amusement of the Clarets in the crowd
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 12:06 pm
by NickBFC
The Enclosure wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 11:42 am
Anyone down Gawthorpe this morning?
I was going to pop down but couldn't find my boots
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 12:17 pm
by Colburn_Claret
I've tried to take all the positives from relegation, and there are a few. It is concerning that we go into training without a clue what the squad is going to look like. Getting players in is one thing, moulding them into a team is another. The longer it goes on, the more likely automatic promotion or even top 6, goes out the window.
If it takes a second season, that's life, Rome wasn't built in a day, but we just appear to be so far behind the curve, on what is already a very short mid season break.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 12:19 pm
by The Enclosure
Don't worry bout that Nick.get in the boot room. there are loads of spare boots left by departing players.
All sizes all colours.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 12:37 pm
by Milltown1882
Colburn_Claret wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 12:17 pm
I've tried to take all the positives from relegation, and there are a few. It is concerning that we go into training without a clue what the squad is going to look like. Getting players in is one thing, moulding them into a team is another. The longer it goes on, the more likely automatic promotion or even top 6, goes out the window.
If it takes a second season, that's life, Rome wasn't built in a day, but we just appear to be so far behind the curve, on what is already a very short mid season break.
Think that month break for the World Cup could be a blessing in disguise for us. Anticipating a slow start while the squad gels then full steam ahead after that break.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 12:48 pm
by ClaretTony
jdrobbo wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:38 am
That first SC was unbelievable. Didn’t we start with about five players?
Jensen
Branch
Moore
Blake
Grant
?
Eight - you’ve missed Roche, Camara & Chaplow
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 1:09 pm
by Fretters
ClaretTony wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 12:48 pm
Eight - you’ve missed Roche, Camara & Chaplow
Who did we bring in? I remember:
Coyne
McGreal
Sinclair
Duff
Hyde
Cahill (after the season started?)
There must have been more, we couldn't have just had 11 + 3 subs?
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 1:13 pm
by ClaretTony
Fretters wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 1:09 pm
Who did we bring in? I remember:
Coyne
McGreal
Sinclair
Duff
Hyde
Cahill (after the season started?)
There must have been more, we couldn't have just had 11 + 3 subs?
The first five pre-season then a few loans during the season plus O’Connor, Valois, Oster & Akinbiyi.
Re: First day of training tomorrow.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 1:14 pm
by jedi_master
Do the club not usually make a song and dance of the ‘lads’ being back when it’s the first day of pre-season? I would have thought they’d be all over it today particularly as it’s Kompany’s first real day in post. Nothing on social media, not even a mention.
Anything they’re being careful to hide before announcement (I.e, Bellamy, other coaches, Harwood-Bellis?!).
