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Bardsley

Post by burnmark » Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:39 pm

Word from his wife on social media is that he’s signed an extension. I’m not against it but I’m surprised.
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Re: Bardsley

Post by warksclaret » Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:44 pm

Very strange for fans to find out this way
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Re: Bardsley

Post by Murger » Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:47 pm

Preferred Bardsley over Lowton for a while. But you can't argue with Lowton's form.
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Re: Bardsley

Post by Grumps » Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:49 pm

warksclaret wrote:
Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:44 pm
Very strange for fans to find out this way
Not the clubs fault if his missus decides to jump the gun on social media.... A bit like Defour wife posting pics of him having his photos taken on the pitch prior to any announcement..... Take the phone off the wife if you want to keep secrets
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Re: Bardsley

Post by rufus lumley » Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:51 pm

Thanks for the update Tanya have you any idea of the line up tomorrow.
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Re: Bardsley

Post by Kreuzberg » Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:53 pm

I love Bardsley and I’m absolutely made up he signed an extension and will be here for while longer.
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Re: Bardsley

Post by jrgbfc » Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:53 pm

Hopefully it means we're going to push the boat out for a centre back and a right midfielder this summer. If we're keeping him on because it's the cheaper, easier option then it's slightly worrying.

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Re: Bardsley

Post by Woodleyclaret » Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:58 pm

Good news Phil has been excellent, I do feel that he'd make a good coach perhaps a player coach role as his next step as he has a wealth of top flight experience to offer.
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Re: Bardsley

Post by huw.Y.WattfromWare » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:00 pm

Great news. That’s one position double covered.

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Re: Bardsley

Post by Rileybobs » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:01 pm

Lowton’s form this season means that this isn’t a priority position and if it allows us to strengthen more significantly in other areas then it’s a good move.
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Re: Bardsley

Post by SGr » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:01 pm

Hopefully this doesn’t mean we won’t be looking for a right back this summer...

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Re: Bardsley

Post by Barry_Chuckle » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:05 pm

And this ageing team continues to age.......
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Re: Bardsley

Post by Devils_Advocate » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:05 pm

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Re: Bardsley

Post by ksrclaret » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:09 pm

I bet she's totally made up. That'll keep her in the manner to which she's accustomed for while longer yet.

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Re: Bardsley

Post by Hbclaret007 » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:10 pm

Devils_Advocate wrote:
Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:05 pm
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Re: Bardsley

Post by warksclaret » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:11 pm

Rileybobs wrote:
Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:01 pm
Lowton’s form this season means that this isn’t a priority position and if it allows us to strengthen more significantly in other areas then it’s a good move.
I think you are spot on. The revelation in his form has lead the club to accept there is no point in signing a decent RB, and Bards for Cup, and injury/loss of form cover, is the cheapest option

One thing about our Club-its all down to the cheapest option

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Re: Bardsley

Post by bfcmik » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:15 pm

Barry_Chuckle wrote:
Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:05 pm
And this ageing team continues to age.......
The alternative to ageing is not a good process!

A decent quality player is still a decent player even if they are older. Don't be fooled by the age thing - when they aren't able to keep up with the workrate and physicality demands of SD or the Premier League they would be out of the door pretty sharpish.
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Re: Bardsley

Post by warksclaret » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:15 pm

Good pro for us. Hes 36 in June and unlikely to get anything else in the PL and unllikely too in the Championship

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Re: Bardsley

Post by Woodleyclaret » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:17 pm

Bardsley is the new Grezza

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Re: Bardsley

Post by Burnley1989 » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:17 pm

My favourite player at the club.... can’t believe I’ve just typed that at 32 though :lol:
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Re: Bardsley

Post by Colburn_Claret » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:21 pm

We are fortunate to have the quality of Bards and Pieters as cover for full backs.
Good news.
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Re: Bardsley

Post by jrgbfc » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:21 pm

bfcmik wrote:
Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:15 pm
The alternative to ageing is not a good process!

A decent quality player is still a decent player even if they are older. Don't be fooled by the age thing - when they aren't able to keep up with the workrate and physicality demands of SD or the Premier League they would be out of the door pretty sharpish.
But when most of your squad is the wrong side of 30 it becomes a problem. Look at the amount of injuries we're starting to pick up.

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Re: Bardsley

Post by MT03ALG » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:26 pm

Some have suggested Bardsley at RB and Lowton at RMF - I would give that a try if we are struggling at RMF....

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Re: Bardsley

Post by Quickenthetempo » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:26 pm

Nothing against Bardsley, who has done a reasonable job for us.

But it doesn't send out any signals of hope that the new owners are putting any money into the first team, anytime soon.
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Re: Bardsley

Post by bfcmik » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:27 pm

jrgbfc wrote:
Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:21 pm
But when most of your squad is the wrong side of 30 it becomes a problem. Look at the amount of injuries we're starting to pick up.
Leicester have picked up loads of injuries, as we were repeatedly informed by Sky commentators on Wednesday evening, and they were almost all younger players. Most PL teams have struggled with injuries this season.

Many of our problems have stemmed from the small 1st team squad size meaning we cannot let players have a decent rest and have to bring them back into the side almost as soon as they are fit.

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Re: Bardsley

Post by CoolClaret » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:32 pm

To be fair to Bardo he keeps himself exceptionally fit. If Dyche thinks he can do another year then who am I to judge?

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Re: Bardsley

Post by Steve-Harpers-perm » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:33 pm

Wonder if the extension might incorporate Bardsley looking to go into coaching. Never looks out of place at this level when called upon to play.

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Re: Bardsley

Post by warksclaret » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:35 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:26 pm
Nothing against Bardsley, who has done a reasonable job for us.

But it doesn't send out any signals of hope that the new owners are putting any money into the first team, anytime soon.
I have the same concerns, and as I have posted before, getting the 4 players to renew contracts a day or two before the last window closed , was designed to deflect away from our recent failures in attracting players to BFC. Having said that it should avoid the fiasco we saw last May/June. It also works for these players -for example I could not see Cork, JBG, Pieters, Bardsley getting a move to another PL club

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Re: Bardsley

Post by Newcastleclaret93 » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:37 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:26 pm
Nothing against Bardsley, who has done a reasonable job for us.

But it doesn't send out any signals of hope that the new owners are putting any money into the first team, anytime soon.
I’m pretty certain all we are going to see this summer is Tarks, Gibson and potentially McNeil sold. We will then try sign some players with the funds raised.

think it’s quite clear from comments over the past month or so that the new owners haven’t got any serious money to invest

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Re: Bardsley

Post by Dyched » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:41 pm

jrgbfc wrote:
Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:21 pm
But when most of your squad is the wrong side of 30 it becomes a problem. Look at the amount of injuries we're starting to pick up.
I wouldn’t be putting that down to ages. Leicester City's to most creative players were out the other night. Every team’s in the same boat at the minute.

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Re: Bardsley

Post by Vegas Claret » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:43 pm

easily has another season left in him at this level so good news, if that enables us to spend a bit more on a right winger then great

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Re: Bardsley

Post by BOYSIE31 » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:45 pm

Too be fair a fit lad and a decent player but come on he is 36
Keep saying it we have too many over 29 year olds

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Re: Bardsley

Post by Right_winger » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:46 pm

warksclaret wrote:
Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:15 pm
Good pro for us. Hes 36 in June and unlikely to get anything else in the PL and unllikely too in the Championship
And what does that tell you?

We really need to be shipping out this dead wood now

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Re: Bardsley

Post by The Enclosure » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:50 pm

He is a good pro and he has done ok when called upon.No arguments from me on him staying on.

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Re: Bardsley

Post by Dyched » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:52 pm

Vegas Claret wrote:
Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:43 pm
easily has another season left in him at this level so good news, if that enables us to spend a bit more on a right winger then great
That’s actually a very good point Vegas. He can do a job for the next year, allows us to spend a bit more maybe on a right winger this summer and then reassess the situation next summer.

The thing that frustrates the most about football is everyones obsession with ages. If we got a player at 18 in, less ability than Bardsley everyone would be buzzing. Why? Potential is fine if it pays off, but right now we need players good enough for the Premier League and Bardsley as a back up to Lowton (in current form) is perfectly acceptable.
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Re: Bardsley

Post by Bosscat » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:57 pm

Right_whinger wrote:
Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:46 pm
/!\ Have corrected your name /!\
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Re: Bardsley

Post by Local cricketer » Fri Mar 05, 2021 6:02 pm

Strange she can only find a pic of him in a kit from 4 year ago

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Re: Bardsley

Post by Jimmymaccer » Fri Mar 05, 2021 6:04 pm

I think that’s decent news ...........I’d miss him putting someone in the stand!!!

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Re: Bardsley

Post by Goobs » Fri Mar 05, 2021 6:05 pm

Bosscat wrote:
Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:57 pm
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You misspelled W@nker 😁
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Re: Bardsley

Post by Top Claret » Fri Mar 05, 2021 6:05 pm

Top mon is Bardsley will give his all

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Re: Bardsley

Post by Erasmus » Fri Mar 05, 2021 6:06 pm

For us, it is always easier to keep the good players we have than to sign new players who can make an equal contribution.

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Re: Bardsley

Post by Sheedyclaret » Fri Mar 05, 2021 6:44 pm

Makes sense i guess if we are spending in other areas of the 1st team this summer... time will tell..

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Re: Bardsley

Post by NewClaret » Fri Mar 05, 2021 6:47 pm

CoolClaret wrote:
Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:32 pm
To be fair to Bardo he keeps himself exceptionally fit. If Dyche thinks he can do another year then who am I to judge?
Probably fitter than a lot of 23 year olds.

Exceptional pro.

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Re: Bardsley

Post by tim_noone » Fri Mar 05, 2021 6:53 pm

Right_winger wrote:
Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:46 pm
And what does that tell you?

We really need to be shipping out this dead wood now
Tbf I thought he linked up well with Vydra the other night looked sharp and Much improved :D

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Re: Bardsley

Post by Wile E Coyote » Fri Mar 05, 2021 6:56 pm

glad he'll be around for a while longer. experienced and knows his game very well, not to mention fiercely competitive.
great attributes when the chips are down.
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Re: Bardsley

Post by IanMcL » Fri Mar 05, 2021 7:10 pm

I like Phil Bardsley.
Still very able and a real footballer.

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Re: Bardsley

Post by cricketfieldclarets » Fri Mar 05, 2021 7:19 pm

Excellent news. One for the future.
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Re: Bardsley

Post by warksclaret » Fri Mar 05, 2021 7:19 pm

I hope he reads this Forum, as the feedback on him, despite his age is exceptionally positive, and proves his wholehearted endeavour is loved and valued by our fans.

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Re: Bardsley

Post by Devils_Advocate » Fri Mar 05, 2021 7:23 pm

warksclaret wrote:
Fri Mar 05, 2021 7:19 pm
I hope he reads this Forum
He does
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Re: Bardsley

Post by elwaclaret » Fri Mar 05, 2021 7:37 pm

Great news, easily has another season in him. I too would like to hear he is taking his badges some time next season. Been great for us and is a top pro with lots to offer when/if he moves into coaching, would like it to be with us.

Think him and Lawton give us top cover at right back, hopefully we can address other areas now.

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