Message from Ashley Barnes

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat May 06, 2023 9:19 pm

Via the club

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quoonbeatz · Post by **quoonbeatz** » Sat May 06, 2023 9:20 pm

Top man.

distortiondave · Post by **distortiondave** » Sat May 06, 2023 9:20 pm

I'm not crying, you're crying.

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Sat May 06, 2023 9:20 pm

I’d go to Ashley Barnes’ lord of Burnley coronation quite happily

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Sat May 06, 2023 9:21 pm

Big mistake!

Someone is getting a ******* bargain next season!

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat May 06, 2023 9:23 pm

He proved to be a brilliant signing for us. Nice to see him thank his two managers too.

Awayfromburnley · Post by **Awayfromburnley** » Sat May 06, 2023 9:23 pm

He will be a successful future manager of Burnley

BurnleyFC · Post by **BurnleyFC** » Sat May 06, 2023 9:24 pm

Bashley

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sat May 06, 2023 9:25 pm

Legend

Nonayforever · Post by **Nonayforever** » Sat May 06, 2023 9:30 pm

Quality

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Sat May 06, 2023 9:31 pm

I'm not crying. I have allergies...

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Sat May 06, 2023 9:32 pm

Such kind words about everything Burnley.

He's obviously sad to be going as we are sad he is going!

It's the right time though and his change of style under VK will have made him an attractive proposition for a decent Championship club.

Good luck to him for the future.

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Sat May 06, 2023 9:35 pm

Club legend simple as

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Sat May 06, 2023 9:40 pm

I called for his contract to be terminated after the drink driving prosecution I cannot be hypocritical, so glad though we allowed him to redeem himself here,a footballer whose real talent was identified by Dyche and he truly flourished under VK of late.
I was there for his first goal fingers crossed he'll score on Monday and I'll be there for that one.
Cheers Ashley for everything.

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Sat May 06, 2023 9:44 pm

Got to admit, I had a lump in my throat reading that.

Loved him to bits and will be so sorry to see him go.

HunterST_BFC · Post by **HunterST_BFC** » Sat May 06, 2023 9:45 pm

LEGEND

Quicknick · Post by **Quicknick** » Sat May 06, 2023 9:45 pm

It would be great to see him find the back of the net on Monday. 'Legend' is an overused word, but he isn't far off.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat May 06, 2023 9:46 pm

Another one of those underwhelming signings that proved to be special

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sat May 06, 2023 9:56 pm

Fantastic words from Ash. Top player Top Man. Can only say thank and wish him every success for the rest of his life. Just needs to score a quick hat trick on Monday and then get subbed in last minute to a thunderous standing ovation.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Sat May 06, 2023 9:58 pm

Real cult hero who epitomises everything about our club - hard work, passion, desire.

Who remembers him winding up the Greeks at Olympiakos.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Sat May 06, 2023 10:03 pm

What is your favourite Ashley goal ? Mine is his goal v Wigan when we were promoted, perfect finish to a perfect build up. His goal at West Ham very special as well.

ClaretsPadiham · Post by **ClaretsPadiham** » Sat May 06, 2023 10:04 pm

He will be at Everton with Dyche in the Championship next season

4midable · Post by **4midable** » Sat May 06, 2023 10:04 pm

Hel be back 1 day

Jamesy · Post by **Jamesy** » Sat May 06, 2023 10:07 pm

HunterST_BFC wrote: ↑
Sat May 06, 2023 9:45 pm
LEGEND

Is it just the shadows or the cut of the shorts, or is he sporting a generous erection?

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Sat May 06, 2023 10:09 pm

I wasn't sure about him being here this season and felt it should be his last.

He's had a very good season, rolled back the years etc so it's been great to see l.

Bargain of a signing, given us all some great memories over the years and has established himself as a club legend of recent times.

I wish him well for the future.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Sat May 06, 2023 10:12 pm

Superb

Bowclaret · Post by **Bowclaret** » Sat May 06, 2023 10:15 pm

Reserved for simply the very best vintage Clarets - Ashley, “you will always be a Claret”

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Sat May 06, 2023 10:20 pm

He is a really good bloke, and not a bad striker either.
I'm sure we all wish him the very best in whatever his future brings.

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Sat May 06, 2023 10:23 pm

bfcjg wrote: ↑
Sat May 06, 2023 10:03 pm
What is your favourite Ashley goal ? Mine is his goal v Wigan when we were promoted, perfect finish to a perfect build up. His goal at West Ham very special as well.

Apart from the obvious against them down the road his late winner at home against Palace in 16/17 always stands out for me.

COBBLE · Post by **COBBLE** » Sat May 06, 2023 10:24 pm

Well said Ashley. Don't change but book a taxi next time

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Sat May 06, 2023 10:24 pm

I appear to be having a delayed reaction from chopping onions at tea time

clarethomer · Post by **clarethomer** » Sat May 06, 2023 10:25 pm

bfcjg wrote: ↑
Sat May 06, 2023 10:03 pm
What is your favourite Ashley goal ? Mine is his goal v Wigan when we were promoted, perfect finish to a perfect build up. His goal at West Ham very special as well.

This year against them lot down the road.

The wigan one was a close 2nd though

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Sat May 06, 2023 10:26 pm

bfcjg wrote: ↑
Sat May 06, 2023 10:03 pm
What is your favourite Ashley goal ? Mine is his goal v Wigan when we were promoted, perfect finish to a perfect build up. His goal at West Ham very special as well.

the sort of over the shoulder one when he had his back to goal, I think it was against WBA... could be wrong

Jakubclaret · Post by **Jakubclaret** » Sat May 06, 2023 10:27 pm

JohnMac wrote: ↑
Sat May 06, 2023 9:32 pm
Such kind words about everything Burnley.

He's obviously sad to be going as we are sad he is going!

It's the right time though and his change of style under VK will have made him an attractive proposition for a decent Championship club.

Good luck to him for the future.

He was before & after regardless of VK he no doubt responded to the criticism when he was off form & words got said in his shell, the thing is all strikers have purple patches & hit good streaks, a big deal earlier on got made from something which would have naturally improved anyway.

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Sat May 06, 2023 10:32 pm

Jakubclaret wrote: ↑
Sat May 06, 2023 10:27 pm
He was before & after regardless of VK he no doubt responded to the criticism when he was off form & words got said in his shell, the thing is all strikers have purple patches & hit good streaks, a big deal earlier on got made from something which would have naturally improved anyway.

His contract was up and I doubt it would have been renewed regardless of what BFC has achieved this season

Cirrus_Minor · Post by **Cirrus_Minor** » Sat May 06, 2023 10:35 pm

Wow, just wow

Jakubclaret · Post by **Jakubclaret** » Sat May 06, 2023 10:38 pm

boatshed bill wrote: ↑
Sat May 06, 2023 10:32 pm
His contract was up and I doubt it would have been renewed regardless of what BFC has achieved this season

You are probably right the writings been on the wall for quite some time, but it was important for him I think before the club's official announcement to make it his decision when it wasn't if that makes any sense, the promotion just accelerated revealing that news & dashed any hopes of an extension/renewal.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Sat May 06, 2023 10:39 pm

Will there be a change of words on Monday
“Bye Bye Ashley Ashley Barnes”

Jamesy · Post by **Jamesy** » Sat May 06, 2023 10:42 pm

Good luck to him for the future. He could definitely do a job for a championship outfit for a couple more seasons.
He has scored some memorable goals in crucial games in his time at BFC. I won’t miss his sh1t housing though!

roperclaret · Post by **roperclaret** » Sat May 06, 2023 10:42 pm

Good luck Ash. It’s right though, we need better next year

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Sat May 06, 2023 10:44 pm

Jakubclaret wrote: ↑
Sat May 06, 2023 10:38 pm
You are probably right the writings been on the wall for quite some time, but it was important for him I think before the club's official announcement to make it his decision when it wasn't if that makes any sense, the promotion just accelerated revealing that news & dashed any hopes of an extension/renewal.

I doubt there was any liklihood of an extension... at least not on anything like the money he has been getting.
This opportunity at Norwich is what they call a "no brainer

". Better money and regular football at this stage of his career. I hope he gets himself a really good contract

Wokingclaret · Post by **Wokingclaret** » Sat May 06, 2023 10:46 pm

Thank you Ashley, its been fantastic.

Very sad, but so pleased you are going out on a high

Jakubclaret · Post by **Jakubclaret** » Sat May 06, 2023 10:54 pm

boatshed bill wrote: ↑
Sat May 06, 2023 10:44 pm
I doubt there was any liklihood of an extension... at least not on anything like the money he has been getting.
This opportunity at Norwich is what they call a "no brainer ". Better money and regular football at this stage of his career. I hope he gets himself a really good contract

Yes you can only wish the bloke the best of luck in his next chapter, our progression which he's been integral to has naturally left him behind as the passage of times passed.

IPAclaret · Post by **IPAclaret** » Sat May 06, 2023 11:00 pm

I think I've something in my eye after reading that, no I'm not crying honest...

What a player he's been for us. What a top bloke who gets Burnley, both town and club. Scored some absolute belters.

Gets top marks for winding Mourinho up, throwing the bturd keeper in the net and being a first class sh it house.

A genuine Legend. I love him. Thanks for everything Ashley Barnes. You will always be a Claret.

UTC

NottsClaret · Post by **NottsClaret** » Sat May 06, 2023 11:03 pm

Been a great, solid servant to the club over the years and it will be emotional seeing him leave.

But it’s the moments you remember, and the last minute winner against Palace and ‘that’ performance against the B***ards will always be remembered. Legend.

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Sat May 06, 2023 11:10 pm

Thought he was past it about two or three seasons ago but this season he's been very good. A modern day Burnley FC icon.

Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Sat May 06, 2023 11:16 pm

Thank you, Ashley.

You are a Claret legend.

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Sat May 06, 2023 11:16 pm

Perfect way for him to bow out. Not many people are lucky enough to get a fairytale ending.

Darnhill Claret · Post by **Darnhill Claret** » Sat May 06, 2023 11:17 pm

Ash, you've been a credit to yourself, your family and the Burnley family. Your skills were underrated but your willingness to battle for the cause makes you a footballing hero to many Burnley supporters. I wish you success in everything that you do from now on and if you return to us later I know that you'll do everything you can to be bring continued success to this club. You know the supporters here are a tough crowd to convince, so you'll need to be a success elsewhere first, to prove yourself as a managerial prospect here.

Thanks for all the memories Ash.

blatherwickstattoos · Post by **blatherwickstattoos** » Sat May 06, 2023 11:38 pm

Legend. Simple as that.