TST -

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Mon May 13, 2024 10:44 pm

Starting a thread for the TST in early June, not long now.

Understand it won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but I’m looking forward to this. Will be good to see JJ representing Burnley and something fun/lighthearted after a depressing season.

Excited to see who JJ & Kealia will have lined up to play for us. Hopefully we can give it a good go and progress in to the latter stages.

All games free to stream.

Goobs · Post by **Goobs** » Mon May 13, 2024 10:49 pm

Will it be broadcast?

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Mon May 13, 2024 10:58 pm

Goobs wrote: ↑
Mon May 13, 2024 10:49 pm
Will it be broadcast?

Some games on ESPN, the rest free to stream.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Mon May 13, 2024 11:06 pm

18 players in the squad
7-a-side
20 minute halves
Game must end on a goal, so…
At FT all games go in to an unlimited period of ET. If the winning team score next they win, if they don’t the losing team can keep scoring until they score 1 more than the opponents goal tally at FT (e.g. a team losing 5-3 at FT could win 5-6).

$1m prizes for both teams which presumably goes to the players.

addisclaret · Post by **addisclaret** » Tue May 14, 2024 12:24 am

I see we ended up with Rovers in our group, better not lose that one

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Tue May 14, 2024 12:59 am

can we get relegated ?

addisclaret · Post by **addisclaret** » Tue May 14, 2024 1:11 am

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Tue May 14, 2024 12:59 am
can we get relegated ?

If we do I fancy our chances next season in Group C against AU Vodka Swans and Tobacco Road FC. It will all depend on closed season decisions though of course.

dsr · Post by **dsr** » Tue May 14, 2024 4:53 am

At risk of seeming to be way out of the loop, is this a video game?

1989_claret · Post by **1989_claret** » Tue May 14, 2024 6:34 am

Expect one or two UK YouTubers/content creators in the squad but not necessarily ones who support Burnley.

Nonayforever · Post by **Nonayforever** » Tue May 14, 2024 7:14 am

Will they have VAR ?

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Tue May 14, 2024 7:31 am

dsr wrote: ↑
Tue May 14, 2024 4:53 am
At risk of seeming to be way out of the loop, is this a video game?

it’s a live 7v7 tournament (similar to the Soccer 6 ones we use to have over here)

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Tue May 14, 2024 7:54 am

1989_claret wrote: ↑
Tue May 14, 2024 6:34 am
Expect one or two UK YouTubers/content creators in the squad but not necessarily ones who support Burnley.

Is this insider info?

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Tue May 14, 2024 7:56 am

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Tue May 14, 2024 12:59 am
can we get relegated ?

We can but I’ve heard other teams are due points deductions so we stand a better chance of staying up this year

CharlieinNewMexico · Post by **CharlieinNewMexico** » Tue May 14, 2024 8:35 am

Was thinking of going but we play at 830am and 6pm on Wednesday and in the evening on Thursday so you’d have to pay for 3 sessions at circa $40 a session

(plus travel hotel etc). The last game is on ESPN as it’s against McAfees team I think.

Anyway team news is in : Watt, Watt, Simm, Ingleby, Juliet Bravo, McKellen, Anderson, DeFour, Duff, North, Kettley, Fishwick, Milltown Brothers, Chumbawamba

1989_claret · Post by **1989_claret** » Tue May 14, 2024 8:45 am

NewClaret wrote: ↑
Tue May 14, 2024 7:54 am
Is this insider info?

Aclaret · Post by **Aclaret** » Tue May 14, 2024 9:01 am

CharlieinNewMexico wrote: ↑
Tue May 14, 2024 8:35 am
Was thinking of going but we play at 830am and 6pm on Wednesday and in the evening on Thursday so you’d have to pay for 3 sessions at circa $40 a session (plus travel hotel etc). The last game is on ESPN as it’s against McAfees team I think.

Anyway team news is in : Watt, Watt, Simm, Ingleby, Juliet Bravo, McKellen, Anderson, DeFour, Duff, North, Kettley, Fishwick, Milltown Brothers, Chumbawamba

Tony Livesey still out injured ?

CharlieinNewMexico · Post by **CharlieinNewMexico** » Tue May 14, 2024 9:02 am

Aclaret wrote: ↑
Tue May 14, 2024 9:01 am
Tony Livesey still out injured ?

Nope
Hasn’t paid his subs for the trip yet

Belial · Post by **Belial** » Tue May 14, 2024 9:34 am

Will there be VAR?

sjb · Post by **sjb** » Tue May 14, 2024 10:42 am

Group E the compulsory Group of Death.

Passing Clouds · Post by **Passing Clouds** » Tue May 14, 2024 11:20 am

Anyone know which teams the players come from? Is it under 21’s or something? Or have I missed the point completely - are they fans?

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Tue May 14, 2024 11:38 am

CharlieinNewMexico wrote: ↑
Tue May 14, 2024 8:35 am
Anyway team news is in : Watt, Watt, Simm, Ingleby, Juliet Bravo, McKellen, Anderson, DeFour, Duff, North, Kettley, Fishwick, Milltown Brothers, Chumbawamba

Are Cuthbert, Dibble and Grubb not being called up from our academy?

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Tue May 14, 2024 11:43 am

Our actual team actually looks quite strong.

JJ Watt, Kealia Watt, Marvin Bartley, Matt Briggs, Ethen Vaughan, Connor King, Vizeh, Chris Eagles, Marcel Lewis, Marvin Sordell, Renaldo Torraj and Terratep Winothai.

The coaches are Paul Jenkins (head coach), Richard Jackson and Charlotte Staines

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Tue May 14, 2024 2:48 pm

Imagine dueling for LIncoln

forzagranata · Post by **forzagranata** » Tue May 14, 2024 2:54 pm

It is Seven 'A' Side - so I would imagine JJ Watt and Vizeh will anchor things at the back. Eagles given a free role floating behind the legendary Terratep Winothai. Eagles better on the wing but VK will prefer to see him in a 'number ten' role. Sordell as the 'impact sub'. Plenty of options for legendary former Premier League assistant manager Paul Jenkins to play with.

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Tue May 14, 2024 3:20 pm

forzagranata wrote: ↑
Tue May 14, 2024 2:54 pm
It is Seven 'A' Side - so I would imagine JJ Watt and Vizeh will anchor things at the back. Eagles given a free role floating behind the legendary Terratep Winothai. Eagles better on the wing but VK will prefer to see him in a 'number ten' role. Sordell as the 'impact sub'. Plenty of options for legendary former Premier League assistant manager Paul Jenkins to play with.

To be fair, i said it was a strong side due to knowing only 4 players from the other 3 teams in our group combined.

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Tue May 14, 2024 3:23 pm

Winothai has 16 goals at international level with Thailand - what a random addition to this squad! Sounds like a bit of fun if not taken too seriously.

123EasyasBFC · Post by **123EasyasBFC** » Tue May 14, 2024 3:28 pm

There’s a lot of comments about this tournament from people on podcasts who have said they have no interest in watching it

forzagranata · Post by **forzagranata** » Tue May 14, 2024 4:01 pm

I’ve changed my mind now we’ve signed Vizeh.

Jambounchained · Post by **Jambounchained** » Tue May 14, 2024 4:13 pm

JJ Watt and Pat McAfee going head to head should be fun. Wouldn't want to get in-between them.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Tue May 14, 2024 4:24 pm

123EasyasBFC wrote: ↑
Tue May 14, 2024 3:28 pm
There’s a lot of comments about this tournament from people on podcasts who have said they have no interest in watching it

Really?

Although I shouldn’t be surprised. Seems to me that the podcasters just moan a lot these days which is probably why I have no interest in listening to them, so sort of tally’s that they wouldn’t be interested in something I’m looking forward to.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Tue May 14, 2024 4:27 pm

Foshiznik wrote: ↑
Tue May 14, 2024 11:43 am
Our actual team actually looks quite strong.

JJ Watt, Kealia Watt, Marvin Bartley, Matt Briggs, Ethen Vaughan, Connor King, Vizeh, Chris Eagles, Marcel Lewis, Marvin Sordell, Renaldo Torraj and Terratep Winothai.

The coaches are Paul Jenkins (head coach), Richard Jackson and Charlotte Staines

Wondered if Usain Bolt was going to pull on the Claret and Blue of BFC after him turning up at Barnfield the other week

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Tue May 14, 2024 4:48 pm

Foshiznik wrote: ↑
Tue May 14, 2024 11:43 am
Our actual team actually looks quite strong.

JJ Watt, Kealia Watt, Marvin Bartley, Matt Briggs, Ethen Vaughan, Connor King, Vizeh, Chris Eagles, Marcel Lewis, Marvin Sordell, Renaldo Torraj and Terratep Winothai.

The coaches are Paul Jenkins (head coach), Richard Jackson and Charlotte Staines

Kealia playing for the ladies team so won’t be in the men’s squad.

forzagranata · Post by **forzagranata** » Tue May 14, 2024 5:18 pm

Women's 'Burnley' team is also announced - not a single player from the Burnley women's team. US-based team. JJ Watt's sister-in-law on the team and a You Tube free-style player with 1.7 million instagram followers.

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Wed May 15, 2024 1:31 am

forzagranata wrote: ↑
Tue May 14, 2024 5:18 pm
Women's 'Burnley' team is also announced - not a single player from the Burnley women's team. US-based team. JJ Watt's sister-in-law on the team and a You Tube free-style player with 1.7 million instagram followers.

I assume that would be due to our women’s team not wanting our professionals to play in a celebrity 7 a side in case of serious injury. Just like no men’s first team players are in the men’s TST team.

forzagranata · Post by **forzagranata** » Wed May 15, 2024 3:43 am

Foshiznik wrote: ↑
Wed May 15, 2024 1:31 am

I assume that would be due to our women’s team not wanting our professionals to play in a celebrity 7 a side in case of serious injury. Just like no men’s first team players are in the men’s TST team.

Several youth team/development players in the men's squad - Marcel Lewis etc. Would have been a nice experience for some of the women's players to go out there - but I guess it's not about them.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Wed May 15, 2024 8:00 am

forzagranata wrote: ↑
Wed May 15, 2024 3:43 am
Several youth team/development players in the men's squad - Marcel Lewis etc. Would have been a nice experience for some of the women's players to go out there - but I guess it's not about them.

Well it has given you something else to moan about.

Let's hope the people involved in this at least wear a tie.

Hipper · Post by **Hipper** » Wed May 15, 2024 3:02 pm

dsr wrote: ↑
Tue May 14, 2024 4:53 am
At risk of seeming to be way out of the loop, is this a video game?

I decided to use Google:

https://www.soccer.com/guide/tst-soccer ... -explained

From this I gather it's hasbeens and others that make up the teams in The Soccer Tournament.

forzagranata · Post by **forzagranata** » Wed May 15, 2024 4:26 pm

Hipper wrote: ↑
Wed May 15, 2024 3:02 pm
I decided to use Google:

https://www.soccer.com/guide/tst-soccer ... -explained

From this I gather it's hasbeens and others that make up the teams in The Soccer Tournament.

Yes it is - but we are sending several young professionals in our squad - alongside the former players and the celebrities like JJ Watt and Vizeh.

We must be chasing that $1 million prize

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Wed May 15, 2024 5:34 pm

forzagranata wrote: ↑
Wed May 15, 2024 3:43 am
Several youth team/development players in the men's squad - Marcel Lewis etc. Would have been a nice experience for some of the women's players to go out there - but I guess it's not about them.

My mistake, I though Marcel Lewis had left us. He's the only one still with the club though isn't he?

ŽižkovClaret · Post by **ŽižkovClaret** » Fri May 17, 2024 7:38 am

Turns out there are more former Burnley players in the Wrexham TST squad

(David Jones and George Boyd)

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Fri May 31, 2024 9:08 am

Kits for the tournament have just been released

Tbh they look pretty good

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Fri May 31, 2024 9:09 am

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Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Fri May 31, 2024 9:10 am

Up the Purples!

clarethomer · Post by **clarethomer** » Fri May 31, 2024 9:10 am

Castore kit too.

Really like the designs of them

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Fri May 31, 2024 9:11 am

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Actually I might retract my previous statement.

I’d only seen the image Rammy had posted. After actually seeing the “live” kit for sale, it looks cheep

burnleytom · Post by **burnleytom** » Fri May 31, 2024 9:11 am

That white shirt would be very nice as an away kit this year.

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Fri May 31, 2024 9:11 am

Foshiznik wrote: ↑
Wed May 15, 2024 5:34 pm
My mistake, I though Marcel Lewis had left us. He's the only one still with the club though isn't he?

Same here, I'm sure that I read that he'd been released.

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Fri May 31, 2024 9:13 am

RammyClaret61 wrote: ↑
Fri May 31, 2024 9:09 am
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Well you can certainly tell that we're American owned!

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Fri May 31, 2024 9:15 am

From a post on Tuesday -

U21s
Ackeme Francis-Burrell, Kian Le Fondre, Marcel Lewis, Michael O’Neill, Michael Parker, Renaldo Torraj, Jack Turner and Harry Moss all released.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Fri May 31, 2024 9:15 am

Leisure wrote: ↑
Fri May 31, 2024 9:11 am
Same here, I'm sure that I read that he'd been released.

The following players will leave the academy: (U21s) Ackeme Francis-Burrell, Kian Le Fondre, Marcel Lewis, Michael O’Neill, Michael Parker, Renaldo Torraj, Jack Turner and Harry Moss. (U18s) Sonny Pickup, Dylan Sime, Ollie Sweeney, Lucas Wane, Callum West, Jack Rogers, Rohan Vaughan and Jack Bates.

Options have been exercised on Alex Healy-Byrne, Will Hugill (U21) and Ryan Tioffo (U18)

From 21 May