Article on James Trafford on BBC, seems very assured of himself with glowing praise from fellow teammates - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66121133

Nice quote in there - “ "He's a quiet person, really, but on the pitch he's so vocal, so loud and does his job to a T every single game I've played with him.”

Always one of Tom Heaton’s strengths and something we’ve missed since.

Seems to be very much a done deal that's he's joining us after the final. All the media articles seem to mention it.

Good read

I wonder what they buy back amount City included will be

Presuming this will be to replace BPF ? ( if he goes ) as surely we’d need a “prem ready keeper” ? Ben Benson( rovers keeper coach ) brought this lad on brilliantly at Carlisle . I remember watching him about 12 when CUFC academy were playing Man Utd academy ( my son was CUFC u9 keeper ) and thinking bloody hell he’s better than the Utd keeper who were way ahead in all age groups . He left that season and his family uprooted to Manchester . Great to see these grassroots to prem stories .

I like sound of him, reminds me of a more confident Nick Pope.

eastcoastclaret wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 07, 2023 3:59 pm

Seems to be very much a done deal that's he's joining us after the final. All the media articles seem to mention it.

The implication is that he's agreed in principle, or possibly his agent has agreed in detail, but nothing is going to be signed or finalised until after the tournament. Which is normal.

Elbarad wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 07, 2023 4:03 pm

I wonder what they buy back amount City included will be

I presume buybacks are of limited value because the player can still reject terms. A buyback clause will be contractually binding between the two clubs, but I don't think it can be binding on the player, neither under FIFA rules nor in law.

dsr wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 07, 2023 11:55 pm

I presume buybacks are of limited value because the player can still reject terms. A buyback clause will be contractually binding between the two clubs, but I don't think it can be binding on the player, neither under FIFA rules nor in law.

the way City have structured their deal with Southampton for Lavia was the buy back essentially means they have the right to match the highest bidder for him, I suspect they have done the same rather than give a specific figure

Won't most clubs insert a buy back clause on young players anyway, just incase they reach their potential, whether clubs think they will or not?

Spijed wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:53 am

Won't most clubs insert a buy back clause on young players anyway, just incase they reach their potential, whether clubs think they will or not?

It's not automatic, it's done on the basis of prejudging something there & then with an educated idea of how somebody will progress, you can't be 100% sure but some people will have a fair idea whether to implement some sort of insurance or whether not to bother.

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 08, 2023 5:42 am

the way City have structured their deal with Southampton for Lavia was the buy back essentially means they have the right to match the highest bidder for him, I suspect they have done the same rather than give a specific figure

Thank you. That makes sense.

Commentator on C4, just said Trafford started the tournament as a City player, and ends it as a Burnley player.

Just watched the YouTube package of James Trafford... He certainly looks quick and quite brave, putting his head, arms and legs amongst his opponents boots.

Looking forward to seeing him play for us.

Up the Clarets.

bfcjg wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 07, 2023 6:18 pm

I like sound of him, reminds me of a more confident Nick Pope.

Isn't Nick Pope a farmers boy as well?

Petersa wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 10, 2023 3:38 pm

Isn't Nick Pope a farmers boy as well?

He is

Since you ask ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kACKhi7Da_Y

(Warning - some may say it's not suitable for work. Or anywhere else!)