Kompany’s thoughts

[International class]

Supported the Clarets since the 60’s and like most have experienced the lowest lows and although if too few some highs. It goes with the territory of supporting a small town club.

Today’s relegation is par for the course.

Now if you’re Vincent Kompany and used to being a serial winner, including last season, then how must he be feeling right now? I can only imagine it’s worse for him.

Chin up Vinny.

Let’s comeback stronger next season.
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[fidelcastro]

No one to blame but himself.

He spent the money, signed the players, picked the team and decided on the (lack of) tactics.

[Bin Ont Turf]

Brutal but fair from the Commie there.

[aclaretinstevenage]

No one to blame but himself.

He spent the money, signed the players, picked the team and decided on the (lack of) tactics.

Harsh but fair!

[Enola Gay]

If I had piles they'd bleed for him.

As good as he was last season, he's been found very badly wanting this.

He's been handed enough lessons this season with precious little sign he's learned from them. Hopefully something sinks in over the summer.

[equinox]

'Can I really trust Muric'?

[fidelcastro]

For anyone who hasn't seen/heard his post match comments yet, you're not missing much.

A lot of words without actually saying anything.

[beddie]

He’ll take it on the chin, he knows the buck stops with him. Yes he’ll be as dissapointing as us all especially as a number of players he brought in have not performed to the expected standard he requires. Time for a re-charge and go again.

[equinox]

For anyone who hasn't seen/heard his post match comments yet, you're not missing much.

A lot of words without actually saying anything.

I'd pay good money to watch him come around to your house, rip that phone out your hand and shove it straight up your stupid arse.

[fidelcastro]

I'd pay good money to watch him come around to your house, rip that phone out your hand and shove it straight up your stupid arse.

Whatever turns you on, pal.

[MeeActon1]

I'd pay good money to watch him come around to your house, rip that phone out your hand and shove it straight up your stupid arse.

[blatherwickstattoos]

The worries of the anderlecht fans that warned us when he signed have come true. Very very naive and stubborn

[123EasyasBFC]

The worries of the anderlecht fans that warned us when he signed have come true. Very very naive and stubborn

It’s easy to say Anderlect fans warned us, nobody was talking about Anderlect fans warning us this time last year

[blatherwickstattoos]

I’m only saying some of the things they said about him
Have come true. Obvs the Belgium top 2/3 are in Europe and will be a better standard than the championship. He’s still learning on the job. He’s only 38 but I really hope he toughens us up with some experience signings next season

[matttheclaret]

One wonderful season (which he deserves a lot of credit for) and one horrific season (which he deserves a lot of the blame for)

Another big summer with yet more big player turnover no doubt, I'd rather not have a new manager search too so I'd stick with him but make no mistake, there's no longer any credit in the bank.

He needs to get this summer right. Given that we no longer have that old Dyche core of Cork, Rodriguez, Taylor, Barnes as a foundation for a starting block to fall back on, and given a lot of the key players from 22/23 have been more or less discarded, it's more hope than belief in all honesty

[PremierLeagueClass]

I doubt few expected this season to go as badly as it has. He absolutely needs to stay though, we’ve invested to much in this ‘project’ to not see it through.

The way I see it, Kompany will be with us for at least another two seasons.

Scenario 1 - we’re not in the promotion picture at Christmas, he gets sacked and we hit the reset button, in a much worse position from when he was appointed.

Scenario 2 - we win promotion and come straight back down again, he gets sacked.

Scenario 3 - we win promotion and stay up, Kompany goes to a Brighton/ West Ham.

[PremierLeagueClass]

One wonderful season (which he deserves a lot of credit for) and one horrific season (which he deserves a lot of the blame for)

Another big summer with yet more big player turnover no doubt, I'd rather not have a new manager search too so I'd stick with him but make no mistake, there's no longer any credit in the bank.

He needs to get this summer right. Given that we no longer have that old Dyche core of Cork, Rodriguez, Taylor, Barnes as a foundation for a starting block to fall back on, and given a lot of the key players from 22/23 have been more or less discarded, it's more hope than belief in all honesty

Agree with all of that. Sums up where I’m at perfectly.

[warksclaret]

Watched both the interviews of him and Rob Edwards after resigning to both being relegated. Edwards was almost crying, gracious to the fans and all the team, and confessed he felt responsible. VK just did not seem to care and just bullshitted about not getting our rewards and how well we have played without getting the recognition. No mention of our fans

One of these spent £23m and does not have the benefit of his own recruitment company. The other one has spent £100m and showed no remorse for the gross mis management, recruitment and coaching of our team.There's no substitute in life for frankness and honesty

[fidelcastro]

I doubt few expected this season to go as badly as it has. He absolutely needs to stay though, we’ve invested to much in this ‘project’ to not see it through.

The way I see it, Kompany will be with us for at least another two seasons.

Scenario 1 - we’re not in the promotion picture at Christmas, he gets sacked and we hit the reset button, in a much worse position from when he was appointed.

Scenario 2 - we win promotion and come straight back down again, he gets sacked.

Scenario 3 - we win promotion and stay up, Kompany goes to a Brighton/ West Ham.

He won't get until Christmas if we don't hit the ground running.

The place will be akin to the Laws era long before then if we don't.

[123EasyasBFC]

Watched both the interviews of him and Rob Edwards after resigning to both being relegated. Edwards was almost crying, gracious to the fans and all the team, and confessed he felt responsible. VK just did not seem to care and just bullshitted about not getting our rewards and how well we have played without getting the recognition. No mention of our fans

One of these spent £23m and does not have the benefit of his own recruitment company. The other one has spent £100m and showed no remorse for the gross mis management, recruitment and coaching of our team.There's no substitute in life for frankness and honesty

Hahahaha he 100% does mention the fans, just because he hasn’t cried doesn’t mean he doesn’t care

[boatshed bill]

Hahahaha he 100% does mention the fans, just because he hasn’t cried doesn’t mean he doesn’t care

Edwards probably crying because this is the only chance Luton will have of playing PL football for some time to come.

[Burnleyareback2]

One wonderful season (which he deserves a lot of credit for) and one horrific season (which he deserves a lot of the blame for)

Another big summer with yet more big player turnover no doubt, I'd rather not have a new manager search too so I'd stick with him but make no mistake, there's no longer any credit in the bank.

He needs to get this summer right. Given that we no longer have that old Dyche core of Cork, Rodriguez, Taylor, Barnes as a foundation for a starting block to fall back on, and given a lot of the key players from 22/23 have been more or less discarded, it's more hope than belief in all honesty

Well said

We are back to square 1. It’s 1-1
Ut im really looking forward to next season again.

[morpheus2]

I'd pay good money to watch him come around to your house, rip that phone out your hand and shove it straight up your stupid arse.

Are you the Eric Winocks from my Grinder account? If so yes, I will meet you xx

[JR1882]

Probs thinking “luckily I run this club so I don’t have to explain this s**t show to anyone”

[KRBFC]

VK just did not seem to care and just bullshitted about not getting our rewards and how well we have played without getting the recognition. No mention of our fans

.There's no substitute in life for frankness and honesty

Brilliant no substitute in life for honesty eh, so why did you choose to blatantly lie?

Zero morals

[warksclaret]

Brilliant no substitute in life for honesty eh, so why did you choose to blatantly lie?

Zero morals

Sorry pal, but the two simultaneous interviews I saw on SSN had VK, followed by Edwards. The latter was distraught they had been relegated and held himself responsible to the fans for the failure in staying up, showing genuine emotion. I thought this was admirable. In the section I saw VK, he made no reference to the hurt of the fans and went on some rant on how well they had played, and not had their just rewards. This is a manager who got 10 points out of 54 home points and has his own player recruitment company, responsible for a number of abysmal signings. Sorry but he is close to being found out. THe nonsensical quotes he comes out to try and deflect issues have been too numerous. After our first PL game he said that was the worst you would see our club play. After signing O Shea he was a top 6 club defender. After signing Ramsey he would go on to play for England. He said after numerous games we never gave up, when we were humiliated. Lets see what he comes up with next season.

[Cooclaret]

The worries of the anderlecht fans that warned us when he signed have come true. Very very naive and stubborn

Blind men on galloping horses…

Last season however wonderful remains last season.

This season he has been awful, and should’ve paid with his job.

[Cooclaret]

Sorry pal, but the two simultaneous interviews I saw on SSN had VK, followed by Edwards. The latter was distraught they had been relegated and held himself responsible to the fans for the failure in staying up, showing genuine emotion. I thought this was admirable. In the section I saw VK, he made no reference to the hurt of the fans and went on some rant on how well they had played, and not had their just rewards. This is a manager who got 10 points out of 54 home points and has his own player recruitment company, responsible for a number of abysmal signings. Sorry but he is close to being found out. THe nonsensical quotes he comes out to try and deflect issues have been too numerous. After our first PL game he said that was the worst you would see our club play. After signing O Shea he was a top 6 club defender. After signing Ramsey he would go on to play for England. He said after numerous games we never gave up, when we were humiliated. Lets see what he comes up with next season.

[Hipper]

Sorry pal, but the two simultaneous interviews I saw on SSN had VK, followed by Edwards. The latter was distraught they had been relegated and held himself responsible to the fans for the failure in staying up, showing genuine emotion. I thought this was admirable. In the section I saw VK, he made no reference to the hurt of the fans and went on some rant on how well they had played, and not had their just rewards. This is a manager who got 10 points out of 54 home points and has his own player recruitment company, responsible for a number of abysmal signings. Sorry but he is close to being found out. THe nonsensical quotes he comes out to try and deflect issues have been too numerous. After our first PL game he said that was the worst you would see our club play. After signing O Shea he was a top 6 club defender. After signing Ramsey he would go on to play for England. He said after numerous games we never gave up, when we were humiliated. Lets see what he comes up with next season.

I don't know why people take so much notice of manager's comments, let alone our manager who it appears has consistently softened the situation for his audience.

I'm guessing but I would have thought they get presentational training to make sure they don't say the wrong things and perhaps also in not saying the truthful things. In addition they have loyalties to their players, coaching team and the rest of the club. Why should they be completely honest to the viewing public? Mention of the fans is almost a duty at times but means mostly very little to the speaker.

Only those at the club, I hope, know what managers really think and that's what counts.

Example: VK yesterday:

'I've blown it. It's entirely my responsibility that we have been relegated.

I bought in too many wrong players who were not Premier League ready. I attempted to play according to my principles and this failed continually, but I wouldn't budge on that. This was obvious at all stages of the season but I continued on this path nevertheless. I can't blame the players. They did their best even though some (actually most) were clearly incapable of playing at this level. Maybe one day some of them will be but it takes longer then half a season for a player to adapt and progress in The Premier League. I should have known that.

I've been humbled by my failures this season and hope, if I'm given a chance, to sort out this mess that only I have made. I can learn from this season so that we can go again next time in The Championship and have another opportunity at getting back to The Premier League. It will be tough but if we succeed in getting promotion I hope I will do better at the top level.

A word for the fans. We all thoroughly enjoyed last season's adventure didn't we. This season's hasn't been so much fun but on the whole you have stuck with me despite my failings and I appreciate your tolerance. My colleagues and I will work hard over the summer to put together a squad that we hope will be capable of challenging for promotion again. Enjoy your summer break and, come next season, let's have some more fun! I hope to see you all then.'

[AlargeClaret]

I'd pay good money to watch him come around to your house, rip that phone out your hand and shove it straight up your stupid arse.

Welcome to the board Vincent !

[warksclaret]

I don't know why people take so much notice of manager's comments, let alone our manager who it appears has consistently softened the situation for his audience.

I'm guessing but I would have thought they get presentational training to make sure they don't say the wrong things and perhaps also in not saying the truthful things. In addition they have loyalties to their players, coaching team and the rest of the club. Why should they be completely honest to the viewing public? Mention of the fans is almost a duty at times but means mostly very little to the speaker.

Only those at the club, I hope, know what managers really think and that's what counts.

Example: VK yesterday:

'I've blown it. It's entirely my responsibility that we have been relegated.

I bought in too many wrong players who were not Premier League ready. I attempted to play according to my principles and this failed continually, but I wouldn't budge on that. This was obvious at all stages of the season but I continued on this path nevertheless. I can't blame the players. They did their best even though some (actually most) were clearly incapable of playing at this level. Maybe one day some of them will be but it takes longer then half a season for a player to adapt and progress in The Premier League. I should have known that.

I've been humbled by my failures this season and hope, if I'm given a chance, to sort out this mess that only I have made. I can learn from this season so that we can go again next time in The Championship and have another opportunity at getting back to The Premier League. It will be tough but if we succeed in getting promotion I hope I will do better at the top level.

A word for the fans. We all thoroughly enjoyed last season's adventure didn't we. This season's hasn't been so much fun but on the whole you have stuck with me despite my failings and I appreciate your tolerance. My colleagues and I will work hard over the summer to put together a squad that we hope will be capable of challenging for promotion again. Enjoy your summer break and, come next season, let's have some more fun! I hope to see you all then.'

[Sproggy]

Watched both the interviews of him and Rob Edwards after resigning to both being relegated. Edwards was almost crying, gracious to the fans and all the team, and confessed he felt responsible. VK just did not seem to care and just bullshitted about not getting our rewards and how well we have played without getting the recognition. No mention of our fans

“They’ve been brilliant. Up there it’s not like we’ve got a choice, Burnley is the community and the community is the club.

“We know we stick together, we have to work hard. We know it’s not always going to be easy but we will get the rewards for it.

“We will have the good times again.” Vincent Kompany.

[warksclaret]

Think you missed the point Hipper. You have someone in Edwards who is not too big to take some of the blame, with Luton no hopers to stay up at the start of the season.What he said was short and simple "I take responsibility of whats happened". It was just enough, unlike your diatribe, and shows he is humble, just like our football club. Then in VK you have a manager who has spent £100m since last season, who has lost 28 points from winning positions, and gained just 10 at home being a master at deflecting any criticism, something he has done so often this season . Yes, as you say the owners know him better than us, and its going to be very interesting to see developments between now and August

[helmclaret]

No one to blame but himself.

He spent the money, signed the players, picked the team and decided on the (lack of) tactics.

He’s young and very resilient. You talk like he wanted to fail this season.

He and the team will bounce back.

[NewClaret]

Think you missed the point Hipper. You have someone in Edwards who is not too big to take some of the blame, with Luton no hopers to stay up at the start of the season.What he said was short and simple "I take responsibility of whats happened". It was just enough, unlike your diatribe, and shows he is humble, just like our football club. Then in VK you have a manager who has spent £100m since last season, who has lost 28 points from winning positions, and gained just 10 at home being a master at deflecting any criticism, something he has done so often this season . Yes, as you say the owners know him better than us, and its going to be very interesting to see developments between now and August

Cannot believe what I’m reading on here.

Didn’t catch his interview yesterday so just had to go and watch it to contribute and I thought it was an excellent.

Absolutely no idea why some fans want to hear about who is responsible, to blame, apologies, etc after a relegation. They’re negative emotions and not helpful at all.

Instead he praised his players, talked about their development over the season and the energy and excitement he has for what’s to come, how next week will be all about preparing for next season - looking ahead and not backwards - and the need for togetherness. Then complemented the fans and talked about how he expected the good times to come again with hard work and patience.

For me that is EXACTLY what I want to hear from our manager. A brilliant interview. Positivity, focus, belief in his players, looking ahead. All the things I want to hear.

[fidelcastro]

He’s young and very resilient. You talk like he wanted to fail this season.

He and the team will bounce back.

Of course he didn't want to fail, but the naïvety has been there for all to see.

I don't share your optimism that we'll just bounce straight back.

[helmclaret]

I’ve no idea if we’ll go straight back up, we don’t know what the squad will look like.

[KRBFC]

Sorry pal, but the two simultaneous interviews I saw on SSN had VK, followed by Edwards. The latter was distraught they had been relegated and held himself responsible to the fans for the failure in staying up, showing genuine emotion. I thought this was admirable. In the section I saw VK, he made no reference to the hurt of the fans and went on some rant on how well they had played, and not had their just rewards. This is a manager who got 10 points out of 54 home points and has his own player recruitment company, responsible for a number of abysmal signings. Sorry but he is close to being found out. THe nonsensical quotes he comes out to try and deflect issues have been too numerous. After our first PL game he said that was the worst you would see our club play. After signing O Shea he was a top 6 club defender. After signing Ramsey he would go on to play for England. He said after numerous games we never gave up, when we were humiliated. Lets see what he comes up with next season.

Your opinion on VK is your opinion and you’re welcome to it, I’m not too interested in debating fickle opinions, your opinion will change in a few months when we’re back winning games anyway.

Just not sure why you choose to lie and say VK did not mention the fans, a flat out blatant lie.

[warksclaret]

Your opinion on VK is your opinion and you’re welcome to it, I’m not too interested in debating fickle opinions, your opinion will change in a few months when we’re back winning games anyway.

Just not sure why you choose to lie and say VK did not mention the fans, a flat out blatant lie.

Dont know how many times I have to tell you, but in the two clips I saw with RE and VK, VK did not address the fans who have supported us this season.Maybe it was an edited version to what you saw. It was however reassuring to read Alan Pace's message this morning , making special mention of the fans who have supported us home and away, accepting the day was tough to take, but re-assuring fans about the long term.Maybe he slept on it and felt it had to be said by someone at the club

[KRBFC]

Dont know how many times I have to tell you, but in the two clips I saw with RE and VK, VK did not address the fans who have supported us this season.Maybe it was an edited version to what you saw. It was however reassuring to read Alan Pace's message this morning , making special mention of the fans who have supported us home and away, accepting the day was tough to take, but re-assuring fans about the long term.Maybe he slept on it and felt it had to be said by someone at the club

I don’t understand why you keep saying he didn’t address the fans because you did not see it, really disingenuous of you to keep pushing this narrative of VK and shows your bias against him, why not just go and watch the full post match reaction and admit you were wrong for spreading lies.

[123EasyasBFC]

Dont know how many times I have to tell you, but in the two clips I saw with RE and VK, VK did not address the fans who have supported us this season.Maybe it was an edited version to what you saw. It was however reassuring to read Alan Pace's message this morning , making special mention of the fans who have supported us home and away, accepting the day was tough to take, but re-assuring fans about the long term.Maybe he slept on it and felt it had to be said by someone at the club

Full interviews on bbc, sky and Burnley website and then full post match presser that komoany did he talks about the fans support and the support all season

[warksclaret]

Full interviews on bbc, sky and Burnley website and then full post match presser that komoany did he talks about the fans support and the support all season

Much appreciated 123. Will take your word for that and look them up

[123EasyasBFC]

Much appreciated 123. Will take your word for that and look them up

I think they have been posted on another thread

[claretonthecoast1882]

Watched both the interviews of him and Rob Edwards after resigning to both being relegated. Edwards was almost crying, gracious to the fans and all the team, and confessed he felt responsible. VK just did not seem to care and just bullshitted about not getting our rewards and how well we have played without getting the recognition. No mention of our fans

One of these spent £23m and does not have the benefit of his own recruitment company. The other one has spent £100m and showed no remorse for the gross mis management, recruitment and coaching of our team.There's no substitute in life for frankness and honesty

I guess this is where you apologise then, like you say no substitute for honesty

[Bowclaret]

Nah, not having the stick the gaffer is getting. Was it his fault for Forest away, Aston Villa away, wolves home, Luton home ? Add to that Muric’s c ock ups v Everton and Brighton. Injuries throughout the season, given all teams have them but also losing arguably our best player in Koleosho. Losing Foster - no fault of his own !

Fully behind his efforts to get a young, fast, exciting team together and I am 100 % confident he will storm that Championship again.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Nah, not having the stick the gaffer is getting. Was it his fault for Forest away, Aston Villa away, wolves home, Luton home ? Add to that Muric’s c ock ups v Everton and Brighton. Injuries throughout the season, given all teams have them but also losing arguably our best player in Koleosho. Losing Foster - no fault of his own !

Fully behind his efforts to get a young, fast, exciting team together and I am 100 % confident he will storm that Championship again.

You can appreciate VK for his ethos of bringing fast young players into the squad and trying to play the right way.

But let’s be honest all of the above is just a massive excuse for a shocking season on VKs behalf.

[claretonthecoast1882]

You can appreciate VK for his ethos of bringing fast young players into the squad and trying to play the right way.

But let’s be honest all of the above is just a massive excuse for a shocking season on VKs behalf.

You should be grateful after having to endure last season where we kept winning, this season has at least allowed to to return to form.

Must be time for you to start the if we don't walk the league we will have failed, you aren't going to go with the more likely to go down than go up that you tried 2 summers ago.

[Jakubclaret]

The difference between Edwards & kompanys post match reactions was stark you had 1 distraught & visibility upset & 1 smirking & light-hearted & relaxed. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to work out who's got the safest of jobs & who seems to care more.

[Newcastleclaret93]

You should be grateful after having to endure last season where we kept winning, this season has at least allowed to to return to form.

Must be time for you to start the if we don't walk the league we will have failed, you aren't going to go with the more likely to go down than go up that you tried 2 summers ago.

Haha

[agreenwood]

There’s something weird been going on all season with Kompany and it was even prevalent in the early part of last season. I don’t think some fans have ever trusted him, but they went quiet for the final 2/3rds of last season. They then quickly reappeared very early this season.

The disappointment amongst those people (many of them don’t appear to actually attend the games) that their point of view doesn’t appear to be the majority view is palpable. There’s almost surprise that fans are still singing “Here’s to you…” at away games.

I think VK made a connection with fans last season that some don’t appreciate/like. That connection and maybe a belief that his style/approach will work has bought him more credit than some fans are comfortable with.

I suspect this is going to go on for the rest of his time here.