The group tables after day 1 at a sunny Gawthorpe

https://x.com/ClaretsAcademy/status/1832115371836633119

Good to see some of the first team there watching as well, including Maxi

Great experience for the young lads

Looks another great tournament. Fair play to the Academy for being able to attract the calibre of club that it has for the last couple of years.

Must take a hell of a lot of organising.

Blimey, the lad to the right of the goalie has a fair old mop of hair.

Surprised it’s not really being covered on UTC. Appears to be a very prestigious event being staged by Burnley. Well done to the organizers

Thought it was Hannnibal at first, but his is a lot tidier these days.

The hair, that is.

Was down watching today , very well organised and an impressive set up with 2 grandstands on the top pitch and the astro , some quality young footballers and enjoyable football on show.

Juan Tanamera wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 06, 2024 7:31 pm

Blimey, the lad to the right of the goalie has a fair old mop of hair.

Time he washed it, there's b****y grass growing out of it.

https://www.youtube.com/live/M3fK8knEzUM?feature=shared
https://www.youtube.com/live/nUJIN5YbNPc?feature=shared

Burnley take the lead against AC Milan.....

https://x.com/ClaretsAcademy/status/1832369838284542017

dougcollins wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 06, 2024 7:35 pm

Thought it was Hannnibal at first, but his is a lot tidier these days.

The hair, that is.

I thought it was Massengo

2 wins and 2 losses from their 4 games Burnley play a semi final against Fire tomorrow and the winners play Valencia or Liverpool in the final

Any ideas on timings today? Can’t get down until 12:30 with the lad so wondering if still be plenty going on.

Where have people parked?

Cheers

What age level are they?

Anyone got a schedule for today?

helmclaret wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 08, 2024 10:18 am

Anyone got a schedule for today?

https://www.tournify.uk/live/bfcdudeperfectiyc/schedule

Who funds all this... where do all these teams stay?
Must cost a bomb.
Impressive list of teams.

Rodleydave wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 08, 2024 10:39 am

Who funds all this... where do all these teams stay?
Must cost a bomb.
Impressive list of teams.

The clubs fund their own trips, it's nothing new to youth football.

All the info here I think:

https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/con ... vent-guide

Live coverage
https://www.youtube.com/live/lY90C1UE8LY?feature=shared

Andingle wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 08, 2024 10:52 am

Live coverage
https://www.youtube.com/live/lY90C1UE8LY?feature=shared

https://www.youtube.com/live/lY90C1UE8LY?feature=shared

What a great experience for all those kids.

Winning 2 nil at the minute.

4 nil now!

Burnley 6-0 up v Valencia in the Youth Plate Final.

Chelsea v Juventus to follow in the Youth Cup Final.

Won 7-1 to take the Plate. The lad with the big hair is a really good footballer!

gawthorpe_view wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 08, 2024 3:20 pm

Burnley 6-0 up v Valencia in the Youth Plate Final.

Chelsea v Juventus to follow in the Youth Cup Final.

Final score Valencia 1 Burnley 7.

bfcmik wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 08, 2024 3:45 pm

Won 7-1 to take the Plate. The lad with the big hair is a really good footballer!

The number 9?

Was some of this at the turf this afternoon? Just seen a bunch of people leaving with stewards outside and couldn't work out why. One chap in a wolves shirt

Goliath wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 08, 2024 4:09 pm

Was some of this at the turf this afternoon? Just seen a bunch of people leaving with stewards outside and couldn't work out why. One chap in a wolves shirt

No that was Burnley Women v Wolves at Turf Moor, 1-1

Rodleydave wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 08, 2024 10:39 am

Who funds all this... where do all these teams stay?
Must cost a bomb.
Impressive list of teams.

The club will pay to host it, although the participating clubs may contribute, I suppose.

The clubs will pay for the kids travel/accommodation - or there parents will.

No idea where they stay. Padiham isn’t full of hotels?

Andingle wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 06, 2024 9:49 pm

Was down watching today , very well organised and an impressive set up with 2 grandstands on the top pitch and the astro , some quality young footballers and enjoyable football on show.

I went a few years back and it was fantastic.The standard of football these lads are playing is unreal.

Couldn’t make it this year but it’s moved on a lot since then if they have stands, live streaming, etc

Huge credit to the club for doing this and developing it. I’d personally far rather we invest more money in the facilities needed to run this kind of thing than £15m on Mike Tresor (as an example).

Andingle wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 08, 2024 4:13 pm

No that was Burnley Women v Wolves at Turf Moor, 1-1

Didn't the Women lose 1-0 to Wolves

NewClaret wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 08, 2024 4:21 pm

I went a few years back and it was fantastic.The standard of football these lads are playing is unreal.

Couldn’t make it this year but it’s moved on a lot since then if they have stands, live streaming, etc

Huge credit to the club for doing this and developing it. I’d personally far rather we invest more money in the facilities needed to run this kind of thing than £15m on Mike Tresor (as an example).

Yes I've been down before also and it's improving every year in terms of organisation, standards and the levels of teams taking part , it's a good atmosphere and is being well received by teams , staff & parents of the visiting teams.
It's also building a reputation as one of the top Academy tournaments.
Will take a lot of organising and well done to all those putting the work in to get this event on.

Bosscat wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 08, 2024 4:32 pm

Didn't the Women lose 1-0 to Wolves GW9l8D5XgAANuhH.jpeg

Apologies, I meant to put 0-1 , fat fingers ☹

I watched a few games in this tournament, we had some giants in our side. No idea who he is but our number 3 was superb, liked a challenge too !

Andingle wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 08, 2024 4:34 pm

Yes I've been down before also and it's improving every year in terms of organisation, standards and the levels of teams taking part , it's a good atmosphere and is being well received by teams , staff & parents of the visiting teams.
It's also building a reputation as one of the top Academy tournaments.
Will take a lot of organising and well done to all those putting the work in to get this event on.

It will do a world of good for our academy reputation as well. We desperately need someone to come through the academy soon as to help encourage players to sign for us.
Getting category 1 status back would also be huge but going off the blatant cash flow problems there's been this summer I imagine that's well and truly been put on the backburner

Goliath wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 08, 2024 5:33 pm

It will do a world of good for our academy reputation as well. We desperately need someone to come through the academy soon as to help encourage players to sign for us.
Getting category 1 status back would also be huge but going off the blatant cash flow problems there's been this summer I imagine that's well and truly been put on the backburner

I agree about reputation this will be doing the academy. By the way, they have AIScout there and all the kids typically have a go and they gather their data. Will be interesting to see if that becomes a strategic advantage for us in future.

Either way, what a great way to publicise the clubs to the best young players in world football every year. Some of those Chelsea or Liverpool lads may get released at some point, or be looking for a new club, and remember that tournament and our facilities, etc. and sign for us. Or just follow us more generally. My lad did something similar at a Valencia and keeps an eye on them/watches when they’re on TV now as a result.

Re: Cat 1 I’m gutted we lost that but equally not sure the cost is worth it? If I were spending the £, I’d rather spend it on hiring the very best coaches in the game rather than worrying about status/protocols needed for these things. I think that’s more likely to build you a reputation in the game and bring young lads through.

Re: cash flow, I’m not sure I would deduce that from our transfer dealings. I’d argue we’d have sold much earlier in the window if cash were a problem. I’d say it’s more likely PSR issues were facing.

Andingle wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 08, 2024 4:34 pm

Yes I've been down before also and it's improving every year in terms of organisation, standards and the levels of teams taking part , it's a good atmosphere and is being well received by teams , staff & parents of the visiting teams.
It's also building a reputation as one of the top Academy tournaments.
Will take a lot of organising and well done to all those putting the work in to get this event on.

Yeah, that’s what struck me - a lot of organisation required.

Would really recommend people go and watch in person next year if they can. It’s quite surreal seeing young players from AC Milan and Juventus strolling around Gawthorpe.

I don’t see why they can’t do a couple of these a year say in September and March - maybe different age categories, etc.

Hopefully as time goes on the other clubs push it more on their socials and it gets the following it deserves.

The competition is normally May/June time and I think it will go back to that date next year. I think the amount of organisation involved would make it very hard to do more than one competition per year. It isn't just the teams etc its also working out when the first team aren't in etc so all the facilities are available.

Been involved in this competition since the start and it has got bigger and better each year really does put a positive showcase on the club.

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 08, 2024 4:55 pm

I watched a few games in this tournament, we had some giants in our side. No idea who he is but our number 3 was superb, liked a challenge too !

Probably an African who says he is 14 but is really 24!