Weiss confirmed ?

[jojomk1]

Weiss completes Burnley medical
Latest from Sky Germany:

Germany U20 goalkeeper Max Weiss has successfully completed his Burnley medical.

The Premier League club has a £4.2m (€5m) agreement to sign him from Karlsruhe.

The 21-year-old kept eight clean sheets in 34 Bundesliga 2 matches last season.

Where's CT's article ?

[bumba]

Probably waiting until it's confirmed which the article clearly states that it isn't yet finalised

[CyrilEbokiPoh]

Sounds a decent sized fee for what will be a backup. Signal of intent?

[Elizabeth]

You'd think that the plan is for him to eventually become first choice

[ervi34]

Sounds a decent sized fee for what will be a backup. Signal of intent?

Not sure £4.2m is a decent sized fee.

[dvalley69]

Sounds a decent sized fee for what will be a backup. Signal of intent?

He's gonna be number 1, isnt he? Trafford is off to Newcastle.

[Holtyclaret]

He's gonna be number 1, isnt he? Trafford is off to Newcastle.

In time but I’d imagine number two for a couple of years

[alwaysaclaret]

He's gonna be number 1, isnt he? Trafford is off to Newcastle.

Not a cat in hells chance this guy will be no1, yet !!
At the very least, a season away.

[equinox]

Why would he not be first choice?

You don't usually sell your no.1 and sign someone you don't intend to play, that leaves you with no goalkeeper.

[RVclaret]

Why would he not be first choice?

You don't usually sell your no.1 and sign someone you don't intend to play, that leaves you with no goalkeeper.

Or, you sign another

[equinox]

Or, you sign another

Ahh, we have another keeper lined up do we?

[KlyBfc]

If we are signing a young goalkeeper from a lower level of football who is considerably smaller (keeper terms) and not as good or as experienced as the one we are selling to be our number 1 then we are in big big trouble this season

[Claretitus]

If we are signing a young goalkeeper from a lower level of football who is considerably smaller (keeper terms) and not as good or as experienced as the one we are selling to be our number 1 then we are in big big trouble this season

Again.

[BigGaz]

Much Pant *******. It's all over that he's expected to be understudy to whoever is no1.

[wilks_bfc]

So if this is a done deal we’ll have

Trafford
Hladky
Green
Weiss

If, as expected Trafford is going, and Weiss is coming in as a #2, is Hladky good enough for the Prem or is he going to be off as well?

Will Green be happy being third choice or will he be wanting some game time after already missing out on a year of playing time?

We could end up with 3 completely new keepers from last year

[dougcollins]

Rob Green must be getting on a bit now.

[BigAlClaret]

Maybe CT can announce it now the cricket is over?

[jojomk1]

Cheeky bid for Heaton ?

[boatshed bill]

We'll probably need to move Hladky on.
So ideally:
Trafford, Weiss, Greene
We can only hope .

[taio]

Cheeky bid for Heaton ?

No

[turfytopper]

Probably waiting until it's confirmed which the article clearly states that it isn't yet finalised

The club are delaying the announcement as CT hasn't got the article finished yet. He's been too occupied watching the cricket from Headingley.

[randomclaret2]

Sounds like the Tchaouna deal may be making progress

[JR1882]

I think we have learned that signing a young goalkeeper and throwing him into the premier league isn’t always the best idea. If Traff is off he should be understudy to an experienced number one for a year, he obviously has much promise.

Can’t help think someone like Fabianski on a free wouldn’t be a bad idea.

[CyrilEbokiPoh]

Not sure £4.2m is a decent sized fee.

With our budget and as a backup I’d say it is. Would probably make him our third most expensive keeper.

[CyrilEbokiPoh]

I think we have learned that signing a young goalkeeper and throwing him into the premier league isn’t always the best idea. If Traff is off he should be understudy to an experienced number one for a year, he obviously has much promise.

Can’t help think someone like Fabianski on a free wouldn’t be a bad idea.

I’d like Fabianski but probably too old for number one. Ramsdale or Pope would be my choice. Perhaps Johnstone.

[It Is What It Is]

Is Nick Pope completely out of the equation?

[JR1882]

Is Nick Pope completely out of the equation?

I think they would want 2 “number one level” keepers as they have had with Pope & Dubravka.

But I’d say so as he is probably on at least £75k I’d imagine and bigger clubs than us would probs take him on that money, I guess it’s what we are willing to pay. They had our pants down for him at £10m

[claretlegend]

I wonder if Ramsdale might be available on loan for a season

[fatboy47]

Cheeky bid for Heaton ?

Or Blacklaw?

[Enola Gay]

Posted this list on another thread but here you go, pick anyone from this lot.

Joe Neenan, Chris Pearce, David Williams, Andy Marriott, Nicky Walker, Wayne Russell, Frank Petter Kval, Craig Mawson, Nik Michopoulos, Luigi Cennamo, Marlon Beresford (2nd spell), Danny Coyne, Nathan Abbey, Paul Rachubka, Brian Jensen, Diego Penny, Alex Cisak, Matt Gilks, Adam Legzdins, Will Norris, Wayne Hennessey, Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Vaclav Hladky.

Most of the are long retired and the ones that aren't are pretty terrible but they do all have that crucial "played for Burnley before" quality to them that's seemingly all-important.

[JR1882]

Frank Petter Kval is a great reference!!

[jojomk1]

Posted this list on another thread but here you go, pick anyone from this lot.

Joe Neenan, Chris Pearce, David Williams, Andy Marriott, Nicky Walker, Wayne Russell, Frank Petter Kval, Craig Mawson, Nik Michopoulos, Luigi Cennamo, Marlon Beresford (2nd spell), Danny Coyne, Nathan Abbey, Paul Rachubka, Brian Jensen, Diego Penny, Alex Cisak, Matt Gilks, Adam Legzdins, Will Norris, Wayne Hennessey, Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Vaclav Hladky.

Rather have Bert Trautmann or Lev Yashin than any of that lot

[ChrisG]

Posted this list on another thread but here you go, pick anyone from this lot.

Joe Neenan, Chris Pearce, David Williams, Andy Marriott, Nicky Walker, Wayne Russell, Frank Petter Kval, Craig Mawson, Nik Michopoulos, Luigi Cennamo, Marlon Beresford (2nd spell), Danny Coyne, Nathan Abbey, Paul Rachubka, Brian Jensen, Diego Penny, Alex Cisak, Matt Gilks, Adam Legzdins, Will Norris, Wayne Hennessey, Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Vaclav Hladky.

Most of the are long retired and the ones that aren't are pretty terrible but they do all have that crucial "played for Burnley before" quality to them that's seemingly all-important.

Without digressing, I'm not sure you can put Gilks, Legzdins, and arguably Hennessy in the same bracket as Wayne Russell and Joe Neenan. The former three played at a very decent level for a good part of their career

[jojomk1]

Posted this list on another thread but here you go, pick anyone from this lot.

Joe Neenan, Chris Pearce, David Williams, Andy Marriott, Nicky Walker, Wayne Russell, Frank Petter Kval, Craig Mawson, Nik Michopoulos, Luigi Cennamo, Marlon Beresford (2nd spell), Danny Coyne, Nathan Abbey, Paul Rachubka, Brian Jensen, Diego Penny, Alex Cisak, Matt Gilks, Adam Legzdins, Will Norris, Wayne Hennessey, Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Vaclav Hladky.

Most of the are long retired and the ones that aren't are pretty terrible but they do all have that crucial "played for Burnley before" quality to them that's seemingly all-important.

Can't believe you missed out Gabor Kiraly
Especially with the dirty tracksuit bottoms

[exilecanada]

Is Nick Pope completely out of the equation?

From what I read Pope is on the magical 100k/week at Toon, so to answer your question..........YES

[dvalley69]

I think we have learned that signing a young goalkeeper and throwing him into the premier league isn’t always the best idea. If Traff is off he should be understudy to an experienced number one for a year, he obviously has much promise.

Can’t help think someone like Fabianski on a free wouldn’t be a bad idea.

If we have learned this then who is the number 1 if Traffard goes? Who else is on the rumour list?

[CyrilEbokiPoh]

I know United are trying to offload Altay Bayındır. Unsure if he’s someone we would / should be interested in. Seemed to be highly rated at fenerbache. But hasn’t made the grade at United.

Simon Mignolet would be an interesting one. He’s 37 now. But he’s playing consistently. Since he left Liverpool he returned to Belgium to club Brugge and has done very well there. Would be an experienced head for us who could be worth a look.

It will likely be one none of us consider. IF Trafford does go. There’s every chance he may stay yet.

Personally I would be inclined to sell if we got a ridiculous offer. That we could reinvest in the other positions in the team. If we could get a solid experienced keeper in.

[Big Vinny K]

Why would he not be first choice?

You don't usually sell your no.1 and sign someone you don't intend to play, that leaves you with no goalkeeper.

Parker has already stated that he will be playing a system of “rushy” keepers next season where it will be rotated during the outfield players throughout the game.
He’s even confirmed that Josh Cullen will be the first rushy against Spurs.

[clarets1978]

Posted this list on another thread but here you go, pick anyone from this lot.

Joe Neenan, Chris Pearce, David Williams, Andy Marriott, Nicky Walker, Wayne Russell, Frank Petter Kval, Craig Mawson, Nik Michopoulos, Luigi Cennamo, Marlon Beresford (2nd spell), Danny Coyne, Nathan Abbey, Paul Rachubka, Brian Jensen, Diego Penny, Alex Cisak, Matt Gilks, Adam Legzdins, Will Norris, Wayne Hennessey, Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Vaclav Hladky.

Most of the are long retired and the ones that aren't are pretty terrible but they do all have that crucial "played for Burnley before" quality to them that's seemingly all-important.

If you're counting names like Mawson & Rachubka then you really cant miss out Jimmy Glass from that list

[ŽižkovClaret]

Posted this list on another thread but here you go, pick anyone from this lot.

Joe Neenan, Chris Pearce, David Williams, Andy Marriott, Nicky Walker, Wayne Russell, Frank Petter Kval, Craig Mawson, Nik Michopoulos, Luigi Cennamo, Marlon Beresford (2nd spell), Danny Coyne, Nathan Abbey, Paul Rachubka, Brian Jensen, Diego Penny, Alex Cisak, Matt Gilks, Adam Legzdins, Will Norris, Wayne Hennessey, Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Vaclav Hladky.

Most of the are long retired and the ones that aren't are pretty terrible but they do all have that crucial "played for Burnley before" quality to them that's seemingly all-important.

Respect John Spicer!

[IanMcL]

Weiss confirmed by BFC.

[Quicknick]

Is Trafford definitely leaving?

[alwaysaclaret]

Is Trafford definitely leaving?

I wouldn't think so, not unless someone comes up with £40m and we can find he's replacement. Absolutely nothing in the news of confirmation that he is at all, all media rubbish trying to push a story on the back of us signing Weiss, who will not be starting in the Premier league this season.