ARTICLE: Welsh international Hennessey signs for Clarets

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:11 am

Signing confirmed

See link
https://www.uptheclarets.com/welsh-inte ... or-clarets

durhamclaret · Post by **durhamclaret** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:12 am

Welcome Wayne, a great back up to the Pope.

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:12 am

I see this signing has gone down as well as the nee sponsor did.

Aside from that should be an adequate number 2 and allows BPF to get some valuable championship experience

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:15 am

Having witnessed what I did towards the end of last season I've got to say I feel a lot more comfortable now should we be without Pope for any length of time next season.

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:16 am

A very, very shrewd move. After sadly seeing our No 2 & No 3 keepers perform in the last 5 games or so, it makes total sense. Even more sense to let Peacock Farrell go on loan. It gives him needed game time and keeps him in the shop window. Well done to the club in moving quickly. Means he is part of pre season and if Nick not 100%, he can step straight in. From what I have seen he is very good with his feet

Boss Hogg · Post by **Boss Hogg** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:18 am

Nothing to complain about here. We needed better cover after seeing 2nd and 3rd choice keepers last season. We’ve now got it. Let’s hope we can get the right wing berth sorted now.

ksrclaret · Post by **ksrclaret** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:19 am

Hopefully we don't need him to play. Dyche has obviously seen enough of the two back up 'keepers (for now) and has concluded he doesn't wish to rely on either should Pope be unavailable.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:19 am

He's an experienced goalkeeper at both Premier League and international level and will provide excellent cover. Gives us the chance to get BPF out on loan initially.

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:23 am

Good move by the club, decent contract length so BPF can go out and get lots more experience under his belt.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:29 am

Hennessey was the first team goalkeeper at Wolves in 2008/09 when we went up with them. They also had David Jones, Stephen Ward, Sam Vokes, Jason Shackell, Michael Kightly and Chris Iwelumo that season. I think Hennesseyn might be the last of them to sign for us.

TopCat · Post by **TopCat** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:30 am

Perfectly described by warksclaret, a shrewd move.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:34 am

I like this move,good solid keeper, we need to ensure we bolster midfield and upfront now. UTC.

the_fat_shearer · Post by **the_fat_shearer** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:37 am

Decent keeper, definitely a good option for number 2.

As others have mentioned, if this gives BPF a loan opportunity then it would work very well for us.

I'm probably a little surprised that we beat Chelsea to his signing. He must know that Pope is number 1 and I would've thought that being based in London with Palace and the (assumingly) competitive wages they would have offered him that Chelsea would have been tempting. Maybe he fancied his chances more of claiming the number 1 shirt if Pope gets injured and he has a good run.

buzzclarets79 · Post by **buzzclarets79** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:38 am

Get BPF out on loan and playing week in and week out and it’s a perfect signing.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:42 am

Good signing.

Our other two back up keepers seemed to get caught in the headlights a little last season. I don't know why as they have done alright in the cup games.

Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:45 am

Good signing. We we’re weak without Pope last season.

the_fat_shearer · Post by **the_fat_shearer** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:45 am

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:29 am
Hennessey was the first team goalkeeper at Wolves in 2008/09 when we went up with them. They also had David Jones, Stephen Ward, Sam Vokes, Jason Shackell, Michael Kightly and Chris Iwelumo that season. I think Hennesseyn might be the last of them to sign for us.

That is a pretty amazing stat/fact

It seemed like there was a period where we were signing lots of players who had played for Bournemouth, recent years Stoke and obviously Wolves.

NickBFC · Post by **NickBFC** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:46 am

A very good signing IMO and ideal back up. It was clear to anyone that Norris is way out of his depth, and BPF certainly needs first team experience before being considered at this level. About as good as we could have hoped for realistically.

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:47 am

Brilliant signing and a fabulous back up for Nick
Welcome to Turf Moor Wayne

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:48 am

Thank Christ for that.
The other two are completely inadequate for the demands of the PL at the moment.

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:49 am

Welcome Wayne, good luck with the Clarets.
I'm sure you'll understand that I hope you never get a game, as it means Nick is fit, and playing well. I'm also sure there will be opportunities, and that if called on you won't let us down.
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CleggHall · Post by **CleggHall** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:52 am

An excellent signing, BPF and Norris had their chances at the end of last season. Both came up wanting and we were lucky to get away with it. A trusted,experienced backup keeper is essential, Hennessey fits the bill, welcome.

Suratclaret · Post by **Suratclaret** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:55 am

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:29 am
Hennessey was the first team goalkeeper at Wolves in 2008/09 when we went up with them. They also had David Jones, Stephen Ward, Sam Vokes, Jason Shackell, Michael Kightly and Chris Iwelumo that season. I think Hennesseyn might be the last of them to sign for us.

Unless any of our coaching staff speak Portuguese...

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:02 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:29 am
Hennessey was the first team goalkeeper at Wolves in 2008/09 when we went up with them. They also had David Jones, Stephen Ward, Sam Vokes, Jason Shackell, Michael Kightly and Chris Iwelumo that season. I think Hennesseyn might be the last of them to sign for us.

Just spotted Sylvain Ebanks Blake at Park View chippy.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:03 pm

In all seriousness that is a brilliant bit of business. Experienced goalkeeper and a good one at that who is coming in for a few years as backup. But as many above have said more than capable if needed.

BPF and Norris fill me with zero confidence. Hennesey has plenty about him.

Zom Zom · Post by **Zom Zom** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:05 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:02 pm
Just spotted Sylvain Ebanks Blake at Park View chippy.

No you haven't. It's closed...

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:13 pm

Good signing, happy with that.

Improves the Cup team too (they need all the help they can get

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IWOODLOVETT · Post by **IWOODLOVETT** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:18 pm

This is excellent business - similar to the deal that brought Paul Robinson to TM. That worked out very well indeed as will this one.
Welcome Wayne, you already seem to be a fan’s favourite.

BOYSIE31 · Post by **BOYSIE31** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:49 pm

good signing and after watching our no 2 and no 3 at the end of last season - much needed

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:49 pm

Zom Zom wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:05 pm
No you haven't. It's closed...

Thats why he was stood outside.

Dark Cloud · Post by **Dark Cloud** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:57 pm

BOYSIE31 wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:49 pm
good signing and after watching our no 2 and no 3 at the end of last season - much needed

I tend to agree. We had issues when Pope wasn't available, just like we did at CB and certain other areas when our first choices were out. We gave both back up goalies run outs and they were found to CURRENTLY be a bit below requirements and loans out to decent standard clubs would make a lot of sense to aid their progress. Hennessey is a solid signing meaning we can be far less worried about Pope being unfit at any stage. Now let's get a couple more in (not goalies of course).

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 1:13 pm

Solid signing that, welcome Wayne!

Peter Loo · Post by **Peter Loo** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 1:47 pm

Agreed a very fine signing on paper, he hasn’t played much over the last couple of seasons and has had some injuries but on the whole VG.

Why Burnley and not Chelsea well he was born in Bangor so he might still have connections there and of course Burnley is a lot nearer.

burnley007 · Post by **burnley007** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 1:53 pm

What are the thoughts on Jensen? Does he have a big future with us, or is he still too much of an unknown?

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 2:18 pm

burnley007 wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 20, 2021 1:53 pm
What are the thoughts on Jensen? Does he have a big future with us, or is he still too much of an unknown?

I saw quite a bit of him in 2019/20. I went to Leeds where his mistake cost us a goal but, that apart, I can't recall too many errors. Thought he looked very useful and he's a very tall goalkeeper too. I've no idea how he's progressed since.

Claret_tinted · Post by **Claret_tinted** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 2:48 pm

the_fat_shearer wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:37 am
Decent keeper, definitely a good option for number 2.

As others have mentioned, if this gives BPF a loan opportunity then it would work very well for us.

I'm probably a little surprised that we beat Chelsea to his signing. He must know that Pope is number 1 and I would've thought that being based in London with Palace and the (assumingly) competitive wages they would have offered him that Chelsea would have been tempting. Maybe he fancied his chances more of claiming the number 1 shirt if Pope gets injured and he has a good run.

Don’t underestimate Billy M being a big big draw for players who are looking to get into coaching and learning from one of the very best

williamjblazkowicz · Post by **williamjblazkowicz** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 4:37 pm

My father-in-law asked me a few hours ago if we'd signed anyone else (besides Collins) and I told him not yet but that we might be closer to signing a backup keeper. Little did I know, he'd already signed! Honestly, I don't think we could expect much better as backup -- highly experienced goalkeeper so I agree it's a very solid signing in that respect.

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 4:59 pm

As one Waine to another Wayne, welcome to Turf Moor.

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Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 5:03 pm

Just looking at the pictures of Hennessey.

Maybe it's because he's posing for the camera but he looks more like an actor pretending to be a goalkeeper than a real goalkeeper.

Looks like a photo shoot for a mid-90s sit com about a 2nd choice goalkeeper

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 6:17 pm

He's been a more than decent keeper!
Welcome to the Turf, Wayne.

Murger · Post by **Murger** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 6:18 pm

Solid signing.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 6:20 pm

Rowls wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 20, 2021 5:03 pm
Just looking at the pictures of Hennessey.

Maybe it's because he's posing for the camera but he looks more like an actor pretending to be a goalkeeper than a real goalkeeper.

Looks like a photo shoot for a mid-90s sit com about a 2nd choice goalkeeper

You've been watching too much French TV, Rowls!

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 6:27 pm

...is he definitely coming in as backup?

Cirrus_Minor · Post by **Cirrus_Minor** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 6:39 pm

I think this is a very good and shrewd signing by the club. He will more then likely be back up for Pope, but he is good enough to even take over if Pope has periods of bad form.

gtclaret · Post by **gtclaret** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 6:40 pm

I don't like him. His surname has too many n's and s's, far too complicated. I'll never be able to post anything about him because I'll never get the spelling right. Look what happened to Hedrix and Woods, it will all end in tears

Ric_C · Post by **Ric_C** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 6:55 pm

Never really rated him, but he's got to be an improvement on the other two. Obviously hope he does well

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 7:00 pm

First interview...fantastic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTv_TyZtxI0

leelad · Post by **leelad** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 7:05 pm

No complaints from me. A shrewd signing, and a player who will give his full support to the cause even when he is not playing. It will also give Nick some good competition which is what you need. Welcome to the Turf Wayne.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 7:11 pm

Over 180 PL appearances, and an old head who's also experienced plenty of success with Wales, an excellent capture for the Clarets.

I never realised he was so tall, 6 ft 6 so you'd hope he would be able to command his area.

He's clearly not superstitious as he's taken 13 as his squad number.

Welcome to Burnley Wayne hope you enjoy your time here.

However where does this now leave us in terms of keepers, Pope, Hennessey, BPF, Norris & Jensen, they can't all play even in the cups or development fixtures, so at least one must surely be going out on loan, BPF seems to be the favourite for that gig.

Central defence sorted, keepers sorted, now for a RW, and maybe a creative CM, and if I'm being really greedy another striker.

Not a bad window thus far, and compared to last summer we're being positively spoilt, 2 in the building before the end of July.

COBBLE · Post by **COBBLE** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 7:36 pm

Good move. Stronger no 2 and a recovery plan for BPF that presumably covers some of WH's salary. Could Billy Mercer teach him anything?