• Pre-season underway

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 5:06 pm**

Players back in for pre-season part 1 which sees them go to Portugal.

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 5:18 pm**

Wow, that's early

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 5:18 pm**

I know you mentioned that they were coming back earlier before another break, but it definitely caught me by surprise to see the article on the official site informing us that they were back in. It only seems two minutes ago since the Cardiff game.

https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/con ... son-begins

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 5:23 pm**

Those on international duty with will get minimal holiday time.

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 5:29 pm**

Not sure why people are shocked, we asked for Foster to be omitted from the recent SA squad so he could.be with the club for this

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 5:35 pm**

They are off to Portugal later this week for ten days, then another ten days off before the proper pre-season gets underway.

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 5:52 pm**

Good to get the lads together again & most likely top up on fitness + bonding. Hopefully will have one or two new faves by the time we start proper.

Not sure what the 10 days inbetween serves though. Presumably a lot of fitness can me lost in that time but presumably some science behind it.

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 5:53 pm**

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 05, 2023 5:35 pm
They are off to Portugal later this week for ten days, then another ten days off before the proper pre-season gets underway.

Do we have any idea on pre-season schedule at all yet Tony?

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:17 pm**

depechedingle wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 05, 2023 5:18 pm
Wow, that's early

VK had said that because of the long break this summer he doesn't want them to go stale.
So a pre season, followed by a holiday, followed by a second pre season.

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:20 pm**

Colburn_Claret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:17 pm
VK had said that because of the long break this summer he doesn't want them to go stale.
So a pre season, followed by a holiday, followed by a second pre season.

Also to ensure the squad is all at the same / similar fitness levels. A large portion are away with international teams in the coming 2 weeks so if we didn’t do this pre pre season they would be ahead of the lads who weren’t going away fitness wise.

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:21 pm**

Colburn_Claret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:17 pm
VK had said that because of the long break this summer he doesn't want them to go stale.
So a pre season, followed by a holiday, followed by a second pre season.

Difficult to understand......but, who are we, to question the great man.

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:22 pm**

Noticed on a few articles recently it’s been called the “Burnley Training Centre”

Have they dropped Barnfield from it?

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:24 pm**

Will last seasons loan players be with the squad in Portugal? Could be useful in case we manage to make some pemanent or renew.

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:28 pm**

Hurstclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:24 pm
Will last seasons loan players be with the squad in Portugal? Could be useful in case we manage to make some pemanent or renew.

I highly doubt it in case they get injured

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:30 pm**

Hurstclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:24 pm
Will last seasons loan players be with the squad in Portugal? Could be useful in case we manage to make some pemanent or renew.

Last season's loan players are now back with their clubs and are subject to their planning. We wouldn't have them here now anyhow, in case we don't sign them on!

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:33 pm**

Good job we've got a second pre season then. Chance for Maatsen, Tella and THB to get up to speed.

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:34 pm**

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:20 pm
Also to ensure the squad is all at the same / similar fitness levels. A large portion are away with international teams in the coming 2 weeks so if we didn’t do this pre pre season they would be ahead of the lads who weren’t going away fitness wise.

I notice Beyer and Ekdal were there despite International call ups

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:35 pm**

NewClaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 05, 2023 5:53 pm
Do we have any idea on pre-season schedule at all yet Tony?

Nothing confirmed as yet

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:36 pm**

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:28 pm
I highly doubt it in case they get injured

Yep, can’t see that. Although if they were contracted to us until 30th June presumably nothing stopping us. Not sure when loans would end.

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:44 pm**

Hurstclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:24 pm
Will last seasons loan players be with the squad in Portugal? Could be useful in case we manage to make some pemanent or renew.

They won’t. They are now back under the control of their parent clubs.

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:49 pm**

wilks_bfc wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:22 pm
Noticed on a few articles recently it’s been called the “Burnley Training Centre”

Have they dropped Barnfield from it?

Wasn't that a 10yr naming rights deal?

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:53 pm**

Would be nice if they referred to it as Gawthorpe.

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:56 pm**

Muric is in Zurich according to his insta?!

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:58 pm**

NewClaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:56 pm
Muric is in Zurich according to his insta?!

Only the non internationals.
Foster is there because VK has a agreement that he can stay with us now but will be released in Jan/Feb

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 7:01 pm**

NewClaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:56 pm
Muric is in Zurich according to his insta?!

As mentioned, most internationals will not be joining (a couple for a day or two) and it’s partly why VK has got the rest in now.

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 7:03 pm**

GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:49 pm
Wasn't that a 10yr naming rights deal?

That what I thought but both the return to training and the Academy International cup articles have called it Burnley Training Centre

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 7:04 pm**

No photos of Wout; though to be fair he's not had any holiday yet.

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 7:07 pm**

AfloatinClaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 05, 2023 7:04 pm
No photos of Wout; though to be fair he's not had any holiday yet.

He had a day off after the cup final

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 7:07 pm**

AfloatinClaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 05, 2023 7:04 pm
No photos of Wout; though to be fair he's not had any holiday yet.

I suspect he will never train in a burnley kit ever again.

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 7:08 pm**

Hurstwood_Claret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:58 pm
Only the non internationals.
Foster is there because VK has a agreement that he can stay with us now but will be released in Jan/Feb

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 05, 2023 7:01 pm
As mentioned, most internationals will not be joining (a couple for a day or two) and it’s partly why VK has got the rest in now.

Ah thanks chaps, had missed the internationals point.

Vinny there though. Guy is a workaholic. So impressed with him.

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 7:14 pm**

randomclaret2 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 05, 2023 7:07 pm
He had a day off after the cup final

And most of the day off on Cup Final day.

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:25 pm**

The amount of comments on twitter saying they can’t believe how early we are coming back to pre season, without realising he’s giving them another 10 days off

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 9:17 pm**

wilks_bfc wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:22 pm
Noticed on a few articles recently it’s been called the “Burnley Training Centre”

Have they dropped Barnfield from it?

Barnfield transferred their sponsorship from Gawthorpe to the cricket field stand. I think that’s two years ago now. Why on earth they won’t call it Gawthorpe I don’t know.

Posted: **Mon Jun 05, 2023 9:31 pm**

randomclaret2 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 05, 2023 7:07 pm
He had a day off after the cup final

Wout had a day out at Wembley he had an off day at the final

Posted: **Tue Jun 06, 2023 3:38 pm**

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiUSQ5XmKJ8

Posted: **Tue Jun 06, 2023 5:32 pm**

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 06, 2023 3:38 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiUSQ5XmKJ8

See Benson stoped off at Tesco for a meal deal for his lunch

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Posted: **Tue Jun 06, 2023 7:58 pm**

Shock Darren bent and Jamie o’hara two talksport ‘pundits’ commenting on us being back in training without understanding kompanys reasons and the fact that the players are getting another 2 weeks off after this mini camp.
‘It’s too early the seasons only just finished’ our season finished 8th May and really if you think about it our season was sorted on Good Friday

Posted: **Tue Jun 06, 2023 8:08 pm**

wilks_bfc wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 06, 2023 5:32 pm
See Benson stoped off at Tesco for a meal deal for his lunch

IMG_3847.jpeg

Hope it isn't Ultra Processed food

Posted: **Tue Jun 06, 2023 8:27 pm**

123EasyasBFC wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:25 pm
The amount of comments on twitter saying they can’t believe how early we are coming back to pre season, without realising he’s giving them another 10 days off

Yep, a lot of experts on there spouting their ill-informed views. 'Burnt out by January' was a popular one and another classic was 'if it's a good idea then why don't the big clubs do it'? No need for innovation just follow those with the most money.

Posted: **Wed Jun 07, 2023 1:17 pm**

There was a good session going on when I was out walking the Dog. I stopped in the woods to take a few photo's but VK released the hounds to tell me to stop and move on.

I blame Bielsa!

Posted: **Wed Jun 07, 2023 1:21 pm**

Silkyskills1 wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 06, 2023 8:27 pm
Yep, a lot of experts on there spouting their ill-informed views. 'Burnt out by January' was a popular one and another classic was 'if it's a good idea then why don't the big clubs do it'? No need for innovation just follow those with the most money.

I’ve been surprised that anyone has been surprised given we all knew this was happening. I don’t know whether it’s a good idea or not but I do know that VK will know a lot better than me. This is the longest close season I can remember so I don’t see any harm in breaking it up with this trip.

Posted: **Wed Jun 07, 2023 1:34 pm**

JohnMac wrote: ↑
Wed Jun 07, 2023 1:17 pm
There was a good session going on when I was out walking the Dog. I stopped in the woods to take a few photo's but VK released the hounds to tell me to stop and move on.

I blame Bielsa!

How can anyone approach you on public land and tell you to stop taking photos?

Posted: **Wed Jun 07, 2023 1:35 pm**

Has any other club tried a 2 stage pre season before ?

Posted: **Wed Jun 07, 2023 1:44 pm**

123EasyasBFC wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 06, 2023 7:58 pm
Shock Darren bent and Jamie o’hara two talksport ‘pundits’ commenting on us being back in training without understanding kompanys reasons and the fact that the players are getting another 2 weeks off after this mini camp.
‘It’s too early the seasons only just finished’ our season finished 8th May and really if you think about it our season was sorted on Good Friday

I wouldn't advise any 'expert' at TalkS**te especially Bent or O'Hara to do a 'show us your medals' with Kompany.. think I'll trust what our VK is doing thanks guys

Posted: **Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:18 pm**

Silkyskills1 wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 06, 2023 8:27 pm
Yep, a lot of experts on there spouting their ill-informed views. 'Burnt out by January' was a popular one and another classic was 'if it's a good idea then why don't the big clubs do it'? No need for innovation just follow those with the most money.

All the big clubs flying around the world for pre season friendlies......just for money....Iam sure isn't the manager's choice..... fortunately ours is

Posted: **Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:19 pm**

Woonderbah wrote: ↑
Wed Jun 07, 2023 1:44 pm
I wouldn't advise any 'expert' at TalkS**te especially Bent or O'Hara to do a 'show us your medals' with Kompany.. think I'll trust what our VK is doing thanks guys

How do bent and O'Hara get jobs in the media?.....

Posted: **Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:31 pm**

123EasyasBFC wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 06, 2023 7:58 pm
Shock Darren bent and Jamie o’hara two talksport ‘pundits’ commenting on us being back in training without understanding kompanys reasons and the fact that the players are getting another 2 weeks off after this mini camp.
‘It’s too early the seasons only just finished’ our season finished 8th May and really if you think about it our season was sorted on Good Friday

Thats the typical mentality of someone that’s not aware of what happens outside the Premier League

Don’t realise that our games finished 4 weeks ago

Posted: **Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:35 pm**

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:20 pm
Also to ensure the squad is all at the same / similar fitness levels. A large portion are away with international teams in the coming 2 weeks so if we didn’t do this pre pre season they would be ahead of the lads who weren’t going away fitness wise.

Or behind, looking at how Cornet and Zaroury returned from their respective camps!!

Posted: **Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:35 pm**

Woonderbah wrote: ↑
Wed Jun 07, 2023 1:44 pm
I wouldn't advise any 'expert' at TalkS**te especially Bent or O'Hara to do a 'show us your medals' with Kompany.. think I'll trust what our VK is doing thanks guys

Can sometimes tolerate Darren Bent unless he’s talking about arsenal but O’Hara he’s purely on there to say silly things

Posted: **Thu Jun 08, 2023 3:41 pm**

Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑
Wed Jun 07, 2023 1:34 pm
How can anyone approach you on public land and tell you to stop taking photos?

No, it is perfectly legal, the land is National Trust owned but I wasn't going to argue a point of detail. It was no big deal and slightly amusing to be honest.

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