Jack Cork

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:35 pm

Signed a new deal according to Andy Jones

Quicknick · Post by **Quicknick** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:37 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:35 pm
Signed a new deal according to Andy Jones

I hope this is true. Quality player, especially at Championship level.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:37 pm

Probably good news in the circumstances, he could be a vital asset next season, as we will need a few older heads alongside the many younger players we might sign.

Nori1958 · Post by **Nori1958** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:40 pm

Excellent news, but I do wonder what his other options could have been, not many in Premier league I would have thought

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:41 pm

This is great news. Need his experience in the squad. He will also suit VK’s possession orientated system, keeps the ball very well and his PL class will shine at this level when he’s required.

Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:45 pm

Good news if true. He's one of our best players. Just hope his legs still have the running and he remains injury free.

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:46 pm

Great news!!

claretspice · Post by **claretspice** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:46 pm

I think this is excellent, possibly vital, news and gives us a much better chance of making the Kompany project a success next season.

It's not inconceivable that he could slot in at centre back under Kompany, to replace Mee - particularly if Kompany wants to bring in someone like Cullen to act as a quarter back. He's good in the air, wins his tackles, reads the game well and can communicate.

Tall Paul · Post by **Tall Paul** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:47 pm

Like a new signing.

Nori1958 · Post by **Nori1958** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:48 pm

No local journalist is reporting this... Why? Are they so out of the loop they are irrelevant anymore... Or have the athletic got it wrong??

claretandy · Post by **claretandy** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:48 pm

claretspice wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:46 pm
I think this is excellent, possibly vital, news and gives us a much better chance of making the Kompany project a success next season.

It's not inconceivable that he could slot in at centre back under Kompany, to replace Mee - particularly if Kompany wants to bring in someone like Cullen to act as a quarter back. He's good in the air, wins his tackles, reads the game well and can communicate.

He could play the quarter back role.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:48 pm

Imagine that is the issue of who will be captain sorted

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:49 pm

Nori1958 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:48 pm
No local journalist is reporting this... Why? Are they so out of the loop they are irrelevant anymore... Or have the athletic got it wrong??

They usually join the party after it’s been reported elsewhere

Nori1958 · Post by **Nori1958** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:50 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:49 pm
They usually join the party after it’s been reported elsewhere

Precisely..... I knew the answer really

Tall Paul · Post by **Tall Paul** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:50 pm

Andy Jones is a local journalist.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:51 pm

Nori1958 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:48 pm
No local journalist is reporting this... Why? Are they so out of the loop they are irrelevant anymore... Or have the athletic got it wrong??

Andy is a local journalist in that he reports on Burnley. And this is really good news. Cork is the experienced midfielder we need.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:52 pm

Really happy with this

His experience and ability on the ball will be vital

Smile · Post by **Smile** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:54 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:41 pm
This is great news. Need his experience in the squad. He will also suit VK’s possession orientated system, keeps the ball very well and his PL class will shine at this level when he’s required.

Agreed. Chuffed at this. Hopefully keep Brownhill and get Westwood back - all 3 excellent options in the Championship.

Hibsclaret · Post by **Hibsclaret** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:54 pm

Excellent news.

His experience would have been vital last season if he’d been picked more often tbh.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:56 pm

Smile wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:54 pm
Agreed. Chuffed at this. Hopefully keep Brownhill and get Westwood back - all 3 excellent options in the Championship.

Westwood will be at least the new year you’d think… and even then might pick up a niggle or two post injury, as most seem to do.

Agree though in general, just that we definitely need to be bringing in a new CM as well.

jojomk1 · Post by **jojomk1** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:56 pm

claretspice wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:46 pm
It's not inconceivable that he could slot in at centre back under Kompany, to replace Mee - particularly if Kompany wants to bring in someone like Cullen to act as a quarter back. He's good in the air, wins his tackles, reads the game well and can communicate.

Quarter Back ??? - He will be yellow carded for all his "handballs"

I thought American Football was a different type of game

Imagine - Jack Cork at centre back and Kevin Long as our main striker

Exciting times

Goobs · Post by **Goobs** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:00 pm

Good news. If we can keep a few more that are willing to give us at least 1 season to try and get back up then it could be a fun season.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:00 pm

I think Cork is one of those players you sometimes don’t fully appreciate but notice so much when he’s not playing.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:00 pm

Two year deal confirmed

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:04 pm

Very good news.

Andy Jones seems to be the only one with any links within the club now.

Woodleyclaret · Post by **Woodleyclaret** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:04 pm

Good news with an upgrade with another pacey cm to play alongside hopefully coming

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:04 pm

Cork comments:

"I'm really excited to go again. There is an exciting opportunity to try and get promoted out of a tough league and as soon as there was talks about extending my stay here, I couldn't wait to sign.

"The chance to work with Vincent Kompany, someone I have played against for a number of years, and someone who has won everything as a player, is great, and it will be great to learn from him.

"I can't wait, it's a new challenge and a new feel around the place.

"Burnley feels like home for me, the two spells I've had here have been great. I have made some great memories and hopefully we can make some more now."

Smile · Post by **Smile** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:07 pm

Go on, I'll say it.

It feels like a new signing.

Suratclaret · Post by **Suratclaret** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:10 pm

Excellent news!

RicardoMontalban · Post by **RicardoMontalban** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:10 pm

Bordeauxclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:04 pm
Very good news.

Andy Jones seems to be the only one with any links within the club now.

More like the only at a publication with the clout to go with stuff early.

The club/paper relationship is heavily in the club's favour with the likes of the BE and LT. Less so with the Athletic, and with them retaining Andy Jones as a dedicated journalist I’d say BFC need that relationship more.

BurnleyFC · Post by **BurnleyFC** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:12 pm

I’m not convinced that a 2 year deal is in our best interests but it’s probably the minimum that Jack would accept given the circumstances.

Falcon · Post by **Falcon** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:13 pm

One thing I have been wondering re The Athletic is if they will keep a dedicated Burnley correspondent now we are no longer in the PL.

Waiting to find out before deciding if to cancel my subscription.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:13 pm

RicardoMontalban wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:10 pm
More like the only at a publication with the clout to go with stuff early.

The club/paper relationship is heavily in the club's favour with the likes of the BE and LT. Less so with the Athletic, and with them retaining Andy Jones as a dedicated journalist I’d say BFC need that relationship more.

LT don't have anyone covering us now - there's the BE, LL & Athletic. I don't think any of them get much from the club.

beeholeclaret · Post by **beeholeclaret** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:14 pm

Great news and positive in so many ways.

1. We know all about his passing ability and will help the team to retain possession.

2. After all the negativity and scaremongering by press (and in indeed many of our own nervous / worried supporters) it’s reassuring that a player and person of his high calibre has put his confidence in both the club / Chairman and new regime - ie VK and co).

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:14 pm

Falcon wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:13 pm
One thing I have been wondering re The Athletic is if they will keep a dedicated Burnley correspondent now we are no longer in the PL.

Waiting to find out before deciding if to cancel my subscription.

They are, and Andy is continuing.

Paddy1882 · Post by **Paddy1882** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:15 pm

“The chance to work with Vincent Kompany” Iv got a feeling we will be hearing that quite a lot in the future. He’s going to be a big pull certainly at this level.

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:15 pm

I’m a massive Jack Cork fan and feel he can be a standout for us in the Championship. We need additions in the middle of the park, no doubt on that (specifically some creativity), but with the age profile Kompany is after seemingly being very young, you need to have some true experience in there.

Very, very good news for us!

PremierLeagueClass · Post by **PremierLeagueClass** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:16 pm

CB is a bit of an unknown, but otherwise it’s shaping up that we will have decent players in all other positions.

The Enclosure · Post by **The Enclosure** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:17 pm

Brilliant news, its so sad to see the team broken up as it has and will be.We need the Corks and Barnes and JayRods and Taylor to maintain some continuity. Hope we can keep one or two more as well to blend with the younger players.

PremierLeagueClass · Post by **PremierLeagueClass** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:17 pm

I think some will start to realise the quality these guys have as well, playing in the championship.

Zlatan · Post by **Zlatan** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:18 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:00 pm
I think Cork is one of those players you sometimes don’t fully appreciate but notice so much when he’s not playing.

Excellent appraisal. And I’m pleased he’s signed, quality player with plenty still to offer

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:20 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:14 pm
They are, and Andy is continuing.

That's great, I enjoy Andy's reporting.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:20 pm

Great news - delighted with this. Feel much more positive about things. Hope Vydra follows suit.

Cirrus_Minor · Post by **Cirrus_Minor** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:23 pm

Great news

RicardoMontalban · Post by **RicardoMontalban** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:23 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:13 pm
LT don't have anyone covering us now - there's the BE, LL & Athletic. I don't think any of them get much from the club.

Knew the LT had been poor for a while but didn’t know they’d for all intents and purposes given up.

Find the Athletic stuff good, was all set to cancel my sub until Jones confirmed he was staying on.

Poor old Boden, seems like a thankless task for him. Very much the case of cultivated like mushrooms.

Juan Tanamera · Post by **Juan Tanamera** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:39 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:14 pm
They are, and Andy is continuing.

Good news with Jack Cork signing a new deal especially if the rumours are true about us looking to build a relatively young side.
Experience like Jack's will be priceless.

I'm a little puzzled about Andy Jones being Athletic's dedicated Burnley reporter when a few were saying on another thread that he's a Rover's fan.
Just seems a little odd to me.

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:40 pm

Very good news. Jack's had his ups and downs but finished last season pretty well.

I don't think there's ever been any doubt about the man he is. On the level; good egg. Dychian. He will almost certainly be our captain and will play a vital role - that which we all hoped Ben would play - in ensuring all the players go with VK's instructions.

Great news!

UTC

Murger · Post by **Murger** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:40 pm

Juan Tanamera wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:39 pm
Good news with Jack Cork signing a new deal especially if the rumours are true about us looking to build a relatively young side.
Experience like Jack's will be priceless.

I'm a little puzzled about Andy Jones being Athletic's dedicated Burnley reporter when a few were saying on another thread that he's a Rover's fan.
Just seems a little odd to me.

You're thinking of Brad Jones.

Guppyspotter · Post by **Guppyspotter** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:40 pm

Might be worth offering my next door neighbour a short term deal if we want to play possession football. 8 years she's lived there and she never gives the ball up once she's got it.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:43 pm

RicardoMontalban wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:23 pm
Knew the LT had been poor for a while but didn’t know they’d for all intents and purposes given up.

Find the Athletic stuff good, was all set to cancel my sub until Jones confirmed he was staying on.

Poor old Boden, seems like a thankless task for him. Very much the case of cultivated like mushrooms.

Don't think the LT have had a regular since Alex James moved to LL. Chris at the BE must pull his hair out at times now.