Friendlies

[sjb]

If they don’t want supporters there .. then why announce it until it’s kicked-off ? I remember being at a friendly years ago when we had a poor side and the staff were gutted at how many were there from Burnley because of the amount of abuse they’d had on tour (Worcester and Gloucester) the season before.

I was at both those friendlies - 1989 I think - we lost 1-3 at Gloucester & 0-3 at Worcester. Friendlies notwithstanding, the abuse was justified!

[thehistorylecturer61]

I was at both those friendlies - 1989 I think - we lost 1-3 at Gloucester & 0-3 at Worcester. Friendlies notwithstanding, the abuse was justified!

Yes 1989

[RammyClaret61]

Another of the clubs secrets

Burnley Football Club really does feel that the fans are an inconvenience these days.

[Nori1958]

Burnley Football Club really does feel that the fans are an inconvenience these days.

I know, the millions they've spent and are going to spend to make game days more enjoyable for fans, the millions they've spent improving the side so that the fans can enjoy watching the team.
But let's massively over react because they've failed to inform the fans about a couple of friendlies,that haven't even been arranged yet!

[Stockbrokerbelt]

Cadiz, Saville, Granada or Malaga would be great for me.

[ArmchairDetective]

Cadiz, Saville, Granada or Malaga would be great for me.

Then you'd better keep an eye on things...

[randomclaret2]

Burnley Football Club really does feel that the fans are an inconvenience these days.

We've just had an absolutely phenomenal season

[ArmchairDetective]

Burnley Football Club really does feel that the fans are an inconvenience these days.

Ironically the reason for the delay is condersation for the fans.

[Hedontplayforyou]

Burnley Football Club really does feel that the fans are an inconvenience these days.

Wow

[sjb]

The Under 21s will be away to Lancaster on 15th July.

[Blue Skies]

Won't need your passport for that one then!!!!

[Cooclaret]

Burnley Football Club really does feel that the fans are an inconvenience these days.

If one quote could sum up the malcontents of this board. Any excuse to take a swipe at the board, club and so on.

[dougcollins]

So have we got any friendlies yet?

[Bosscat]

So have we got any friendlies yet?

Not on this board by the looks

[1989_claret]

The other one near Faro is good too .. been there to see
Greece play Russia in Euro 2004

That’s where that mini tournament is played.

[1989_claret]

They’re training in Lisbon on the second Portugal trip - yeh it would have been good - I wouldn’t have bothered with it but I’ve been to the stadium in Albufeira a couple of times it’s decent

Any idea what dates they are in Lisbon?

[thehistorylecturer61]

Any idea what dates they are in Lisbon?

Afraid not

[thehistorylecturer61]

So have we got any friendlies yet?

Yes. I’m sure they’ll announce them when they are ready.Same with the kit.

[claretonthecoast1882]

Burnley Football Club really does feel that the fans are an inconvenience these days.

Maybe you and spike can comfort each other during your whinging at the club due to not announcing when the pre season friendlies will be, games that you wouldn't and won't be going to

[Blue Skies]

The only way Spike won't be going is if they are behind closed doors and that is the need to know reason. Certain Clarets like to jolly out to friendlies as mini trips. The veil of secrecy make it difficult to plan. That's the frustration here! The nearer the announcement to the date played makes it a little harder and more expensive. As mentioned many times it is about the communication. If we cannot find anyone to play us then say so but that cannot be the case!

[Leisure]

Lisbon and Genk plus 1 in Germany still to be confirmed. Nothing on the Turf.

[Spike]

If they don’t want supporters there .. then why announce it until it’s kicked-off ? I remember being at a friendly years ago when we had a poor side and the staff were gutted at how many were there from Burnley because of the amount of abuse they’d had on tour (Worcester and Gloucester) the season before.

We were shocking at Worcester and Gloucester

Times have changed since then

The trips to Cork and Shamrock Rovers were good for the team , the club and the fans

The present owners want us to be “ fanatics” but only when it suits them!

[Jjjack]

Lisbon and Genk plus 1 in Germany still to be confirmed. Nothing on the Turf.

Sporting CP vs Genk 19/07 so is it possible we will be playing them in Portugal?

[RammyClaret61]

Maybe you and spike can comfort each other during your whinging at the club due to not announcing when the pre season friendlies will be, games that you wouldn't and won't be going to

I’ll have an opinion when I like.

If I was there I would be going to friendlies.

[BradTee93]

Sporting CP vs Genk 19/07 so is it possible we will be playing them in Portugal?

Could be a good chance we play either or around the 22nd July region then looking at both clubs fixtures they’ve already got - both have a 6 day gap between playing one another until their next games.

[Spike]

Maybe you and spike can comfort each other during your whinging at the club due to not announcing when the pre season friendlies will be, games that you wouldn't and won't be going to

For your information of the games mentioned I was at Worcester and Gloucester and at Cork and Shamrock Rovers.

[BradTee93]

[BradTee93]

Nevermind

[claretonthecoast1882]

For your information of the games mentioned I was at Worcester and Gloucester and at Cork and Shamrock Rovers.

I didn't mention you directly not being at games, just said to be comforted. Maybe an arm round the shoulder would help you not feel the need to whinge at the owners for anything no matter how weird it is.

local club for local people doesn't half come to mind

[Spike]

I didn't mention you directly not being at games, just said to be comforted. Maybe an arm round the shoulder would help you not feel the need to whinge at the owners for anything no matter how weird it is.

local club for local people doesn't half come to mind

I don’t post on here that often for you to be able to form such an opinion of me
Are you having a bad day ? I think you seriously need to have that arm around your own shoulder

[1989_claret]

Lisbon and Genk plus 1 in Germany still to be confirmed. Nothing on the Turf.

Not sure where a game could fit in looking at their fixtures.

Lisbon play Genk 18/07, Real Sociedad 24/07, Villarreal 30/07 and Everton 05/08 in friendlies.

Genk play Lisbon 18/07 then start Champs League and the Belgium league.

[Blue Skies]

If you check the Sky website we are the only club with no friendlies, it says TBC. If we are not playing any so be it! If they are behind close doors, so be it! If there are current logistical or financial reasons, maybe. But what is the secret? Oh well we have Citeh to look forward to first up playing a 1-1-8 formation so we will all be happy then! For anyone to question why the fans are questioning the status is pure bonkers! We are all supposed to be as one!

[1989_claret]

I just want to know where I’m booking flights to

[burnmark]

Is the rumoured Bolton game happening?

[ClaretTony]

We were shocking at Worcester and Gloucester

Times have changed since then

The trips to Cork and Shamrock Rovers were good for the team , the club and the fans

The present owners want us to be “ fanatics” but only when it suits them!

I did. the first Cork trip in 2013 and Shamrock in 2017. The best trips for me were those to Austria under Cotterill with us playing two games and at some superb little grounds. Fantastic area too to visit.

I believe we tried to get into this Premier League American tournament this year but were knocked back.

[NewClaret]

Maybe this is a piece of good news being held back until we’ve had some bad news (like a gambling sponsor, for example)?

Hopefully not far away from hearing some news anyway.

[ArmchairDetective]

Cadiz, Saville, Granada or Malaga would be great for me.

Then you'd better keep an eye on things...

https://twitter.com/TurfCastPodcast/sta ... 50560?s=20

One for you Stockbrokerbelt. Hope you kept an eye on it