Me too.
He must be close
I think he is now in the first team squad
Good review, thanks.jedi_master wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 3:08 pmJust on the way home now.
A good run out, second half we looked a very good outfit and the level of class shone. First half was very much a fitness session and nothing more.
Richardson looked a player. First half restricted to mere touches (albeit had one beautiful piece of skill to beat his man on the right hand side), but up top with Jay Rod he caused havoc for the start of the second half. Had a few nibbles but then got his goal with a great bit of instinct. His movement looks first rate and whilst I would never judge a friendly against League Two opposition as evidence of Premier League ability, he looked ‘ready’ to be involved with the team (IMO). His physique, stamina, strength on the ball and movement are all there. Someone above asked what type of player is he, that’s a tough one to answer. This was the first time I had seen Richardson live and if I had to compare him to a player we’ve had recently I would struggle. He’s quite different in that he drops deep in to a sort of ‘Robbie Blake’ area, but plays off the shoulder at times as a more Paterson/Ings type. Very energetic player and seriously exciting.
Best players for me today were Dwight, Jay, Richardson and Tarkowski.
A word also for Gomez-Mancini who was excellent from the moment he came on. He has a lot of bite to him, to say the least - but also really composed and cultured on the ball. I liked the look of him.
They announced the attendance (3,000 plus) and the away following but you couldn't pick it up for the commentary team talking about nothing to do with the match.
Where we're the 4000 some thought we'd take
ClaretTony wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 3:23 pmThey announced the attendance (3,000 plus) and the away following but you couldn't pick it up for the commentary team talking about nothing to do with the match.
I took my daughters today, arrived 15 mins before KO, parked up, walked in, no queues and had lot of seats to choose from. Good turn out for a friendly, good atmosphere.Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 12:38 pmTo be fair we got in pretty quickly. Bring you own cleaning stuff for your seats though. Absolutely filthy.
Genuine question - how do you feel currently about going back to a full Turf Moor? I'm certainly anxious about it.ClaretTony wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 12:35 pmTo be honest I wish I was there but I rarely go out and I felt too nervous having to get public transport and then find chaos when I got there, more so with it being pay on the day.
Can’t believe that. Think the turnstiles might’ve accidentally stopped counting at some point.
If your vaccinated, I don’t understand why you should feel anxious.Sean Dyche's Watch wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 3:45 pmGenuine question - how do you feel currently about going back to a full Turf Moor? I'm certainly anxious about it.
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Exactly my thoughts.claptrappers_union wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 4:01 pmTends to happen that, when customers are paying cash
You are not the only one and it was my nervousness that kept me away today and also will be the case for Blackpool on Tuesday. I'm going to be very nervous when I first go on, more so after all the problems encountered for the Liverpool game, but at some point I'm going to have to bite the bullet and go.Sean Dyche's Watch wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 3:45 pmGenuine question - how do you feel currently about going back to a full Turf Moor? I'm certainly anxious about it.
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I'm half vaccinated, my second vaccination is due in mid-August.claptrappers_union wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 4:03 pmIf your vaccinated, I don’t understand why you should feel anxious.
I've always been one to shy away from social situations and crowds. Took me a while to feel comfortable going on the Turf when I was in my teens.ClaretTony wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 4:15 pmYou are not the only one and it was my nervousness that kept me away today and also will be the case for Blackpool on Tuesday. I'm going to be very nervous when I first go on, more so after all the problems encountered for the Liverpool game, but at some point I'm going to have to bite the bullet and go.
But no one should be dismissing anyone being anxious about it given what we have been through and are still going through.
It's been a big struggle for me. I've rarely been out of the house. I've only been out twice since the Liverpool game. I'm out tomorrow for a family christening but I'm nervous. It's difficult, it really is. I've had both vaccines (the one advantage of being older) and I will be at the Brighton game in three weeks when I'm going to see some of my mates for the first time in 17 months. But I fully understand your anxiety.Sean Dyche's Watch wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 4:18 pmI'm half vaccinated, my second vaccination is due in mid-August.
I've always had anxieties in life, due to a traumatic incident as a child. I was just about getting on top of it when covid hit. The last 18 months or so have been a struggle!
Totally understand why and it’s obviously personal choice but in my view you need to learn to live with it now that the risks are significantly reduced otherwise there will be other consequences as you’ve alluded to.ClaretTony wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 4:27 pmIt's been a big struggle for me. I've rarely been out of the house. I've only been out twice since the Liverpool game. I'm out tomorrow for a family christening but I'm nervous. It's difficult, it really is. I've had both vaccines (the one advantage of being older) and I will be at the Brighton game in three weeks when I'm going to see some of my mates for the first time in 17 months. But I fully understand your anxiety.
I would say 2500 Clarets at a guess. Very busy in the centre where we were as you would expect.
Not many that I saw, few going in but it was spacious and no one near us was wearing one. Unlike the rest of the people I was sat with, I was asked by a steward to put a mask on when I went to the toilet before h/t - again I was the only one wearing in down there
Not many to be honest mate, I only saw a few. Sure a few more will be wearing them when in a full stadium.
We've been living in a State of Fear for over a year now.claptrappers_union wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 4:03 pmIf your vaccinated, I don’t understand why you should feel anxious.
That figure of away fans was for the tax man I feel!MACCA wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 4:34 pmAttendance was given as 2071 over the PA system, I'd say Burnley fans out numbered the home fans, but given the post a ive regards 982 travelling fans obviously not.
It certainly didnt seem there were 2700 seats left in the away section thats for sure.
Maybe Diane Abbott was doing the counting...
that Bahamboula looks a serious unit for Oldham !!!
If I'd been in your shoes I'd have told the steward to get stuffed!Loyalclaret wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 4:32 pmNot many that I saw, few going in but it was spacious and no one near us was wearing one. Unlike the rest of the people I was sat with, I was asked by a steward to put a mask on when I went to the toilet before h/t - again I was the only one wearing in down there
If they decide that it’s a condition of entry, which they are perfectly entitled to do, then they can enforce it. I’m not sure what telling the steward to get stuffed would achieve unless you’re just trying to be the big man??fidelcastro wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 4:46 pmIf I'd been in your shoes I'd have told the steward to get stuffed!
I understand that it’s all about perspective, but it’s struck me how sensitive people are to the virus and it’s variants. I know fit and healthy people who are saying they’ll feel ‘relieved’ when they get the second jab. They’ve not left the house in months. It’s bonkers. They couldn’t believe I went to the cinema as soon as they re-opened, drinking in pubs and travelling to different places. It’s makes me wonder what they think the world is like outside their front door.Rowls wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 4:34 pmWe've been living in a State of Fear for over a year now.
Rightly or wrongly, the only way the government have been able to implementing their lockdown policies is by instilling this fear in people.
Once they've done that (and they have) then that fear is there. Fear is THE main driving force behind human behaviour.
If you don't have fear then evolution dictates you don't live very long. You get trampled by a mammoth, eaten by a tiger or fall of a cliff face etc etc.
For some people, the fear will outlast whatever danger there may (or may not) be by a long stretch.
If this government has any conscience they'll be looking to reassure people as we come out of lockdown and providing information that allows people to make informed choices about the risks involved and start to actually live their lives again.
It was no skin off my nose to be fair. We did notice all the stewards were wearing masks, seemed weird I was asked but hey-hofidelcastro wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 4:46 pmIf I'd been in your shoes I'd have told the steward to get stuffed!