https://youtu.be/cjdeme9wkKs?si=Mt-ag0nXICYnbFxd

Is it happening CT, is the report ready?

We have one 35 year old striker in the squad. Do we need another ?

If it meant the other 35 year old not playing again then absolutely

Loan him in for Saturday

I can’t see it but I found the somewhat lengthy discussion between him and Parker after the Norwich game rather odd. They have no history as such do they?

Blyclaret wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 5:29 pm

We have one 35 year old striker in the squad. Do we need another ?

No. A younger striker who can score rather than just wind up the opposition is what we need.

It'll cost a few quid though!

Pears will refuse to play on Saturday if if hears about this.

For a moment there I was getting excited thinking we’re getting Zaouray back, what a signing he was.

fidelcastro wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 5:32 pm

No. A younger striker who can score rather than just wind up the opposition is what we need.

It'll cost a few quid though!

Makes you think what great value we got from Barnes-£350,000 was the supposed fee

beddie wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 5:34 pm

For a moment there I was getting excited thinking we’re getting Zaouray back, what a signing he was.

For half a season he was very good, but after that he went down hill and although some will say he wasn't given much of a chance in the PL, I never thought he was up to that standard.

warksclaret wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 5:35 pm

Makes you think what great value we got from Barnes-£350,000 was the supposed fee

Agreed, but I wouldn't have him back now.

Only just seen the press conference from today where Parker is (strangely? I’ve not even seen a link before this?) asked directly about Barnes returning to Burnley. Parker says he can’t speak about players until they’re in and then smiles….

Family was/are settled up here, good mates with Jack Cork, wouldn't surprise me if we got him until the end of the season to help with the younger players all whilst coaching alongside Cork or moving in to that role in the summer.
Wouldn't be a signing of technical quality but experience wise and what he'd maybe offer the squad could be invaluable and what a player to have in the backrooms team moving forward if that was the case

jedi_master wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 5:44 pm

Only just seen the press conference from today where Parker is (strangely? I’ve not even seen a link before this?) asked directly about Barnes returning to Burnley. Parker says he can’t speak about players until they’re in and then smiles….

Exactly it's a random question with an answer that isn't one of putting it to bed by denying it or looking confused. These rumours are supposedly flying around but that question was the first time I'd ever heard it mentioned then Parkers answer seems very telling to me.

Coming back on the Coaching staff could be a good shout.

What is the near obsession with former players? Is it just a Burnley fan thing?

Barnes was brilliant for us and played the game in a way a supporter can easily latch on to. He'll always be remembered for that game against that lot. And was no doubt a good influence in Kompany's Championship season.

But he should've left us about a season earlier than he did, if our recruitment had been better.

fidelcastro wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 5:36 pm

For half a season he was very good, but after that he went down hill and although some will say he wasn't given much of a chance in the PL, I never thought he was up to that standard.

What a ludicrous statement!.........it shows you know nothing.

Barnes scored plenty of cracking goals in the Premier league & on a team that was usually struggling to stay up.

Taffy on the wing wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 5:58 pm

What a ludicrous statement!.........it shows you know nothing.

Barnes scored plenty of cracking goals in the Premier league & on a team that was usually struggling to stay up.

Zaroury

Taffy on the wing wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 5:58 pm

What a ludicrous statement!.........it shows you know nothing.

Barnes scored plenty of cracking goals in the Premier league & on a team that was usually struggling to stay up.

I think he was referring to Zaroury

jedi_master wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 5:32 pm

Loan him in for Saturday

I can’t see it but I found the somewhat lengthy discussion between him and Parker after the Norwich game rather odd. They have no history as such do they?

They were laughing and joking so probably prompted by Ashley Barnes being Ashley Barnes.

Taffy on the wing wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 5:58 pm

What a ludicrous statement!.........it shows you know nothing.

Barnes scored plenty of cracking goals in the Premier league & on a team that was usually struggling to stay up.

Yes, best to understand what his post was about before telling him he knows nothing.

Ksrclaret seems to have enjoyed my error.......small minds & all that.

It's amazing what pushing Rovers' keeper in to the net can do for a player's kudos.

fidelcastro wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 5:36 pm

For half a season he was very good, but after that he went down hill and although some will say he wasn't given much of a chance in the PL, I never thought he was up to that standard.

Apologies for my error....

Taffy on the wing wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 6:22 pm

Ksrclaret seems to have enjoyed my error.......small minds & all that.

Happy New Year Taff you old dirtbag

Taffy on the wing wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 6:25 pm

Apologies for my error....

Being the kind, generous bloke I am, I'll forgive your internet equivalent of a two footed tackle!

As much as I'd love to see Ashley back, we don't need him in a playing capacity

Whatever does or doesn’t happen in the future - Ashley Barnes was an outstanding signing for us

ClaretTony wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 7:02 pm

Whatever does or doesn’t happen in the future - Ashley Barnes was an outstanding signing for us

Absolute bargain

fidelcastro wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 5:36 pm

For half a season he was very good, but after that he went down hill and although some will say he wasn't given much of a chance in the PL, I never thought he was up to that standard.

I wish we had wingers who could put a cross in like he could.

Was well worth a deal with player coach role
The money wasted on Redmond,Tressor and other non players would have covered his wages

You’d imagine Barnes will be back at the club at the end of the season in a coaching capacity unless he fancies going to Huddersfield to play for Michael duff.

Duff was sat with Chris Casper on Saturday, wondering if anyone could be going on loan to Huddersfield

ClaretTony wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 7:02 pm

Whatever does or doesn’t happen in the future - Ashley Barnes was an outstanding signing for us

Absolutely.

123EasyasBFC wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 7:20 pm

You’d imagine Barnes will be back at the club at the end of the season in a coaching capacity unless he fancies going to Huddersfield to play for Michael duff.

Duff was sat with Chris Casper on Saturday, wondering if anyone could be going on loan to Huddersfield

Tresor?

i would never have let him go.

GetIntoEm wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 7:01 pm

As much as I'd love to see Ashley back, we don't need him in a playing capacity

As mentioned earlier, if him being here in a playing capacity means Jay gets nowhere near the pitch, then it’s a good thing because playing Jay up top is like starting with ten men.
Jays been a very good player, but it’s three seasons too far I’m afraid. Confirmed for me when the Salford lads put him in their pocket…

Pickles wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 5:55 pm

What is the near obsession with former players? Is it just a Burnley fan thing?

Barnes was brilliant for us and played the game in a way a supporter can easily latch on to. He'll always be remembered for that game against that lot. And was no doubt a good influence in Kompany's Championship season.

But he should've left us about a season earlier than he did, if our recruitment had been better.

What obsession?
Parker was asked directly in his press conference about Barnes coming back

ClaretTony wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 7:02 pm

Whatever does or doesn’t happen in the future - Ashley Barnes was an outstanding signing for us

Your non denial is almost as good an indicator as Parkers smile.......

ClaretTony wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 7:02 pm

Whatever does or doesn’t happen in the future - Ashley Barnes was an outstanding signing for us

Absolutely beyond doubt.
Best remembered and respected for that IMO

bumba wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 7:51 pm

What obsession?
Parker was asked directly in his press conference about Barnes coming back

Exactly. Why? Where have these links come from (do they even exist?)

Seen people on this thread suggest it would be good for Barnes to come back to the club as a coach. Why? Is he a good coach? Is he even qualified? Does he want to be a coach? It's only suggested because he's a former player.

Pickles wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 7:57 pm

Exactly. Why? Where have these links come from (do they even exist?)

Seen people on this thread suggest it would be good for Barnes to come back to the club as a coach. Why? Is he a good coach? Is he even qualified? Does he want to be a coach? It's only suggested because he's a former player.

Actually he, and Jack Cork, started their badges while here.

Pickles wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 7:57 pm

Exactly. Why? Where have these links come from (do they even exist?)

Seen people on this thread suggest it would be good for Barnes to come back to the club as a coach. Why? Is he a good coach? Is he even qualified? Does he want to be a coach? It's only suggested because he's a former player.

He was doing his coaching badges alongside Jack cork whilst still at the club so that suggest he wants to be a coach. You are getting yourself in a pickle or something really not that deep

boatshed bill wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 7:59 pm

Actually he, and Jack Cork, started their badges while here.

Oh yeah they did, I remember a video of them both doing some coaching. Forgot about that. Not so sure it means he's a good coach or what Burnley need as a coach but yes, I forgot about that.

123EasyasBFC wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 7:59 pm

He was doing his coaching badges alongside Jack cork whilst still at the club so that suggest he wants to be a coach. You are getting yourself in a pickle or something really not that deep

Pickle. Good one Just think he wouldn't be a good signing and people are for it because of nostalgia, that's all. But if it ramps the atmosphere at the Turf a notch or two then it might be worth it!

Pickles wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 8:02 pm

Oh yeah they did, I remember a video of them both doing some coaching. Forgot about that. Not so sure it means he's a good coach or what Burnley need as a coach but yes, I forgot about that.

We could do with someone who could teach our lads how to shoot.
i think he has the right personality to get the best out of young players. Cork is with the U21s as far as i know, a good place to start, I think.

boatshed bill wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 8:05 pm

We could do with someone who could teach our lads how to shoot.
i think he has the right personality to get the best out of young players. Cork is with the U21s as far as i know, a good place to start, I think.

Always had a good shot on him did Barnes. Had a knack of hitting it first time or early. Don't think he's what we need right now on the pitch, would love us to sign a more dynamic striker for the next two, three, four years instead. (If Foster doesn't come good, I'm still of the opinion there's a player there!)

Enthusiasm about Barnes re-signing is because of nostalgia, which is absolutely fair enough.

Pickles wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 7:57 pm

Exactly. Why? Where have these links come from (do they even exist?)

Seen people on this thread suggest it would be good for Barnes to come back to the club as a coach. Why? Is he a good coach? Is he even qualified? Does he want to be a coach? It's only suggested because he's a former player.

I think he'd be an excellent addition to the coaching staff teaching the academy how much it means and what it means to play for and be a BFC player. He loves the clubs his passion brings the best of our other players, he wouldn't be brilliant player wise now but training amongst the group and coming on when we need someone to ruffle a few feathers he'd be a good option and it'd mean something to him.
He'd have been an excellent second half sub against Stoke for example when we needed a push.
Most academy coaches are ex players from said clubs.

Pickles wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 7:57 pm

Exactly. Why? Where have these links come from (do they even exist?)

Seen people on this thread suggest it would be good for Barnes to come back to the club as a coach. Why? Is he a good coach? Is he even qualified? Does he want to be a coach? It's only suggested because he's a former player.

There was a video of him and Jack Cork a few years ago taking the Under 21s training working towards their Uefa Pro Licence. It's on Clarets Player somewhere.

mybloodisclaret wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 8:12 pm

There was a video of him and Jack Cork a few years ago taking the Under 21s training working towards their Uefa Pro Licence. It's on Clarets Player somewhere.

Yes, definitely watched it but forgot I had! Doesn't necessarily mean he's a good coach or what we need but yes, hands up I forgot about that.

Pickles wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 5:55 pm

What is the near obsession with former players? Is it just a Burnley fan thing?

Barnes was brilliant for us and played the game in a way a supporter can easily latch on to. He'll always be remembered for that game against that lot. And was no doubt a good influence in Kompany's Championship season.

But he should've left us about a season earlier than he did, if our recruitment had been better.

And missed that goal against Them? Miserable sod you are.

Stayingup wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 8:15 pm

And missed that goal against Them? Miserable sod you are.

hahaha I did include that goal! He was brilliant that day. Noticeable during that season that he was often talking Zaroury and Tella through games, telling them when to press.