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Friendlies
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2023 12:51 pm
by RN_Claret
I haven't seen anything so far regarding pre-season friendlies and there is 'nowt' on the club site yet. Hopefully news soon as these games may be rare opportunities for some fans to see the boys for a while (given the ST sales and new membership schemes). Any rumours up there in Lancashire?
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2023 12:55 pm
by RVclaret
Belgian press today reporting we will be playing against Genk.
Not sure whether it’s home or away as the article is behind a paywall.
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2023 12:57 pm
by RN_Claret
RVclaret wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2023 12:55 pm
Belgian press today reporting we will be playing against Genk.
Not sure whether it’s home or away as the article is behind a paywall.
Thanks! Games against one or two Belgian teams certainly seem probable.
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2023 1:06 pm
by ClaretTony
RVclaret wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2023 12:55 pm
Belgian press today reporting we will be playing against Genk.
Not sure whether it’s home or away as the article is behind a paywall.
That’s a likely one but don’t know whether it will be behind closed doors or not
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2023 1:12 pm
by ClaretAL
ClaretTony wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2023 1:06 pm
That’s a likely one but don’t know whether it will be behind closed doors or not
I hope not, I fancy a trip out there.
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2023 4:07 pm
by Quickenthetempo
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2023 11:06 am
by Darnhill Claret
As far as pronunciation goes, is it Genk or Henk as some European countries pronounce a G as we pronounce a H. Asking for a friend.
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2023 11:29 am
by chekhov
Darnhill Claret wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 11:06 am
As far as pronunciation goes, is it Genk or Henk as some European countries pronounce a G as we pronounce a H. Asking for a friend.
I’m guessing it’s more of a “ch” sound like a Scots person would pronounce the “ch” in loch.
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2023 11:44 am
by Jjjack
I think its bordering on ridiculous now that any pre-season friendlies haven't been announced. Especially if they are abroad.
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2023 11:56 am
by ClaretTony
Jjjack wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 11:44 am
I think its bordering on ridiculous now that any pre-season friendlies haven't been announced. Especially if they are abroad.
If we were to be playing a game outside of the country then you would guess the latest it could be would be a week before the season kicks off, so potentially 5th August. That's only six weeks away this weekend.
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2023 11:58 am
by ŽižkovClaret
Jjjack wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 11:44 am
I think its bordering on ridiculous now that any pre-season friendlies haven't been announced. Especially if they are abroad.
TBH they aren't for us. Fans can even be seen as an inconvenience when it comes to pre-season
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:00 pm
by ClaretTony
ŽižkovClaret wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 11:58 am
TBH they aren't for us. Fans can even be seen as an inconvenience when it comes to pre-season
Not at most clubs to be fair
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:00 pm
by Jjjack
ŽižkovClaret wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 11:58 am
TBH they aren't for us. Fans can even be seen as an inconvenience when it comes to pre-season
Even if so and they just want to play them behind closed doors, why can't they just detail that. "Burnley FC will play 4 friendlies all behind closed doors" instead of the radio silence we get. I can only hope the media team are busy knocking up a fair few announcement videos instead.
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:23 pm
by Blue Skies
It's understandable to want to play behind closed doors at times but we have signed up to the Premier Zone brand and should continue to capitalise on that. For the club to be silent on such matters is not good form. A lot of Clarets would enjoy a short European trip or even match the halcyon days of Devon, Gloucester etc. They are good PR exercises if handled right with appropriate opponents.
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:28 pm
by IanMcL
Stirling Albion would be good for me!
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:35 pm
by wilks_bfc
Didn’t the Huddersfield manager say that they didn’t know what to expect from us on the first game of last season as we didn’t play any public friendlies?
Might not be a bad thing considering our opening day opponents this time round
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:43 pm
by PremierLeagueClass
Given how we came out first game of last season, I’m more than happy to go with however Vinny wants to approach pre-season.
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:43 pm
by Spike
Another of the clubs secrets
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:45 pm
by ClaretTony
wilks_bfc wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:35 pm
Didn’t the Huddersfield manager say that they didn’t know what to expect from us on the first game of last season as we didn’t play any public friendlies?
Might not be a bad thing considering our opening day opponents this time round
He did, we’d only played the one at Shrewsbury. But there is no lack of expectation now after a year of us playing under Kompany.
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:45 pm
by Blue Skies
Point taken Wilks but I don't think we will be reverting to a Sean D style anytime soon. Early friendlies are played at walking pace with full squad changes throughout. Not much Pep could glean out of that! Unless of course Muric plays up top
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:46 pm
by Jjjack
wilks_bfc wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:35 pm
Didn’t the Huddersfield manager say that they didn’t know what to expect from us on the first game of last season as we didn’t play any public friendlies?
Might not be a bad thing considering our opening day opponents this time round
Whilst I appreciate that being the case last season I can hardly imagine the Manchester City staff are currently sat scratching their heads over Burnley.
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 4:15 pm
by Stevebfc40
Details coming soon, pre-season will be amazing with the teams about to be announced
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Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 4:33 pm
by IanMcL
Blimey Barcelona! That could be very confusing! We will have to remind them in true Dave Thomas fashion! "It's Burnley, not Barcelona!"
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 4:35 pm
by thehistorylecturer61
Stevebfc40 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2023 4:15 pm
Details coming soon, pre-season will be amazing with the teams about to be announced
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Are you sure on the middle flag ? It was due to be of the green and red persuasion up to recently
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 4:44 pm
by IanMcL
Aberdeen would be handy and pleasant.
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 4:47 pm
by thehistorylecturer61
IanMcL wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2023 4:44 pm
Aberdeen would be handy and pleasant.
Unlucky
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 4:47 pm
by Stevebfc40
Believe
not.
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 4:56 pm
by thehistorylecturer61
Stevebfc40 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2023 4:47 pm
Believe
not.
Fair enough … you’re missing three mind
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 4:56 pm
by 1989_claret
Do you know when and if they are abroad with fans being able to attend?
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 4:57 pm
by jedi_master
Are any of these games going to be at the Turf?
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:02 pm
by Stevebfc40
1989_claret wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2023 4:56 pm
Do you know when and if they are abroad with fans being able to attend?
Don't know about games at Turf. Don't normally pass on friend of someone in know but games away in Belgium, Spain and Germany. Not naming teams for fear of flight prices rising
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:11 pm
by Nori1958
I'd be amazed if we had 3 away games in 3 different countries, as well as two trips to Portugal , but who knows
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:17 pm
by thehistorylecturer61
So would I …
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:20 pm
by ArmchairDetective
Stevebfc40 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2023 4:15 pm
Details coming soon, pre-season will be amazing with the teams about to be announced
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I believe this relates to games that we can attend.
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:23 pm
by thehistorylecturer61
If correct the middle one is a change of club and venue - which is entirely possible - and the last one a change of venue which again is entirely possible and given our previous experience with a team from that nation might be understandable
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:29 pm
by Middle-agedClaret
Probably Crewe, Port Vale and Fleetwood.
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:36 pm
by Bordeauxclaret
The cloak and dagger stuff is great at this time of year. Signings, Shirts, Friendlies.
Everyone trying to outdo each other on how early they know stuff.
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 7:25 pm
by ClaretTony
Nori1958 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:11 pm
I'd be amazed if we had 3 away games in 3 different countries, as well as two trips to Portugal , but who knows
I suspect there could be one in Portugal - other than that I’ve heard Germany & Belgium but surely not both.
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 7:39 pm
by 1989_claret
ClaretTony wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2023 7:25 pm
I suspect there could be one in Portugal - other than that I’ve heard Germany & Belgium but surely not both.
Could it be the Algarve Football Cup?
Fulham played in it last year against Benfica and Nice.
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 7:40 pm
by Lancasterclaret
Huge Gremio vibes here
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 8:47 pm
by Blue Skies
What is the issue with the club on all this? If they don't want any supporters there announce behind closed doors. Communication let us down on all this. Truely farcical. Not even the people usually in the know like CT have a clue.
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 9:42 pm
by thehistorylecturer61
IanMcL wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2023 9:18 pm
How is Dave Burnley supposed to plan?
Playing at it … he wasn’t at Huddersfield for last November’s World Cup break friendly
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 9:49 pm
by thehistorylecturer61
1989_claret wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2023 7:39 pm
Could it be the Algarve Football Cup?
Fulham played in it last year against Benfica and Nice.
Not unless something has changed since Tuesday
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 9:51 pm
by thehistorylecturer61
Blue Skies wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2023 8:47 pm
What is the issue with the club on all this? If they don't want any supporters there announce behind closed doors. Communication let us down on all this. Truely farcical. Not even the people usually in the know like CT have a clue.
If they don’t want supporters there .. then why announce it until it’s kicked-off ? I remember being at a friendly years ago when we had a poor side and the staff were gutted at how many were there from Burnley because of the amount of abuse they’d had on tour (Worcester and Gloucester) the season before.
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 10:00 pm
by Stevebfc40
One of the teams i was given was Wolfsburg. It appears they have a festival of football 5th August including a friendly game. By no means a certainty but a possibility.
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 10:06 pm
by daveisaclaret
If they think there's an advantage to playing friendlies without fans I think that's fine (a little bit of a shame, but worth it), but it does absolutely no harm to communicate.
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 10:13 pm
by thehistorylecturer61
daveisaclaret wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2023 10:06 pm
If they think there's an advantage to playing friendlies without fans I think that's fine (a little bit of a shame, but worth it), but it does absolutely no harm to communicate.
True enough .. but as far as I know nothing is set in stone as yet. Venues and whether or not fans are going to be allowed in and so on all still to be decided . A couple of years ago two possible opponents appeared on the staff itinerary for a home friendly .. we played a different club altogether in the end .
Clubs have different ideas about what they want from these games and who they are willing to play
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 10:25 pm
by 1989_claret
Was a massive guess that but also a shame as it would’ve been a decent few days
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 10:38 pm
by thehistorylecturer61
1989_claret wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2023 10:25 pm
Was a massive guess that but also a shame as it would’ve been a decent few days
They’re training in Lisbon on the second Portugal trip - yeh it would have been good - I wouldn’t have bothered with it but I’ve been to the stadium in Albufeira a couple of times it’s decent
Re: Friendlies
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 10:43 pm
by thehistorylecturer61
The other one near Faro is good too .. been there to see
Greece play Russia in Euro 2004
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