JBG

[Clive 1960]

Rumours that he could be coming back anyone else heard of this rumour, if so just shows how toxic things became down at the Turf...

[bobinho]

Happily have him back. Very good player.

[Bosscat]

I'd have JBG back in a heartbeat ...

[Poulton-le-Claret]

Superb news if it happens, he was outstanding in the VK championship season.

[NickBFC]

I would certainly have him back on a 1 year deal at the right money. Squad needs the experience, and with question marks over Tresor/Amdouni staying along with Ramsey's fitness we may well need him in that number 10/central role.

[ksrclaret]

That would be brilliant and an immediate signal that the club will recognise the importance of leadership and experience again.

[Boss Hogg]

Good for this league even if it’s off the bench. Id have I preferred to keep him over Jay Rod.

[TheFamilyCat]

Rumours that he could be coming back anyone else heard of this rumour, if so just shows how toxic things became down at the Turf...

How does it show "how toxic things became"?

Also - any source for these rumours?

[Clive 1960]

How does it show "how toxic things became"?

Also - any source for these rumours?

When Bellamy left at end of the season and then comes back when Kompany leaves and Jay signing a extension...

[Burnley1989]

How does it show "how toxic things became"?

Also - any source for these rumours?

It is a bit laughable
Even if Joey didn’t like VK it hardly constitutes it being toxic.

[ArmchairDetective]

I've said on this board before that JBG created more chances than anyone else last season despite nowhere near as many minutes as other players.

Goes under the radar. Fantastic player and someone to set an example to our younger players.

[warksclaret]

Excuse me for being a cynic, because I liked JBG and he has been a fabulous player for us, but this sounds to me that his agent has in 6 or 7 weeks been unable to find him a new club, and contact been made with ourselves by him or his agent-he may be even training with us in the absence of not having another club.We had posters on here saying he could easily find a PL club. With our squad size, for me I think this would be a backward step as you are denying progress in many of the wide players we have if he plays, and even the likes of Ramsey and Massengo could be denied opportunities

[COBBLE]

Nice timing for him and us captaining Iceland recently.

[helmclaret]

We need to move on.

The squad needs trimming.
A fantastic servant but let’s look to the future now.

[TheFamilyCat]

When Bellamy left at end of the season and then comes back when Kompany leaves and Jay signing a extension...

Maybe you misunderstood the question. How does a rumour of JBG returning "show how toxic things had become?"

[Fretters]

Tony suggested a winger could be joining soon, might it be JBG? Bloody hope so.

[ClaretTony]

Tony suggested a winger could be joining soon, might it be JBG? Bloody hope so.

Exactly who it was - nothing confirmed though but article is written should it happen

[wilks_bfc]

Excuse me for being a cynic, because I liked JBG and he has been a fabulous player for us, but this sounds to me that his agent has in 6 or 7 weeks been unable to find him a new club, and contact been made with ourselves by him or his agent-he may be even training with us in the absence of not having another club.We had posters on here saying he could easily find a PL club. With our squad size, for me I think this would be a backward step as you are denying progress in many of the wide players we have if he plays, and even the likes of Ramsey and Massengo could be denied opportunities

The only teams I’ve seen him being linked with have been Oxford & Portsmouth

He has a young family and is reluctant to move so far away from the area

I’d be happy for him to resign

[TheFamilyCat]

Exactly who it was - nothing confirmed though but article is written should it happen

Would be very happy if this were to happen.

[daveisaclaret]

Superb signing if it happens - totally capable of being one of the best centre mids in this league.

[claretskeith]

If JBG is to come back, I wonder if that means 1 or 2 wide men leaving for a fee.

[RVclaret]

Mentioned on the other thread, can see him playing centre mid like we saw under VK in the latter half of the promotion season. Parker typically plays with two 8’s alongside a more defensive sitter (Cullen). I’d be happy with this albeit does suggest outbound movement in that area (Berge/Brownhill), could be wrong.

[Clive 1960]

Maybe you misunderstood the question. How does a rumour of JBG returning "show how toxic things had become?"

Why do you think Bellamy left ...

[CoolClaret]

Mentioned on the other thread, can see him playing centre mid like we saw under VK in the latter half of the promotion season. Parker typically plays with two 8’s alongside a more defensive sitter (Cullen). I’d be happy with this albeit does suggest outbound movement in that area (Berge/Brownhill), could be wrong.

Not sure why it suggests outbound?

Starting-

--Berge--Brownhill
------Cullen

Rotation-

-Ramsey--Guddy
----Massengo

[RVclaret]

Not sure why it suggests outbound?

Starting-

--Berge--Brownhill
------Cullen

Rotation-

-Ramsey--Guddy
----Massengo

Aye maybe you are right. Not sure Massengo is a natural DM though, but take the point.

[ClaretTony]

Why do you think Bellamy left ...

I don't think he had an option - clearly the Kompany/Bellamy relationship had broken down irretrievably.

[Superjohnnyfrancis]

Could it be he’s seen the rates of UC and thought better accept any deal which has been on the table.

Definitely don’t need a 33 year old winger on the books move on.

[dougcollins]

I've chatted to JBG in Thompson Park, proper gets Burnley.

[CoolClaret]

Aye maybe you are right. Not sure Massengo is a natural DM though, but take the point.

I thought that's exactly what Massengo is? I recall him sitting just in front of Brizzle's defence when he came on against us at the Turf.

There's also CJ Egan-Riley, who could be a rotation option at DM. Who knows, I wouldn't completely write him off.

[claretskeith]

Aye maybe you are right. Not sure Massengo is a natural DM though, but take the point.

As mentioned that's pretty much his position.

[Clive 1960]

i think he had a offer from Germany but was waiting and not rushing into anything and if he came back for a season i thi think with is experience and knowledge will benefit the younger players..

[mdd2]

We need a "Barnes type" for the dressing room IMO.JBG could be that person.

[ClaretTony]

We need a "Barnes type" for the dressing room IMO.JBG could be that person.

I'm not so sure about the comparison between the two.

Barnes was always the dressing room nutter, always involved in anything going on, with Tom Heaton often his victim (although Tom thinks the world of him). JBG is very much a quieter guy, always called Smiler by Sean Dyche because he doesn't very often. But I do think the dressing room benefits from strong, experienced players.

[mdd2]

Not met either but Jay seems even quieter than JBG but two elder statesmen better than one.
I suppose it depends why JBG would come back- no other local opportunity or happy VK gone and Bellamy back?

[Bullabill]

I’d be happy for him to resign

He already did that. Now he needs to re-sign.

[wilks_bfc]

He already did that. Now he needs to re-sign.

I noticed that but too late to edit

[jojomk1]

JBG will be 34 this October - what is the point of this "maybe" potential signing

Do we really need another "stopgap" wide man when we already have 8 on the books

[123EasyasBFC]

JBG in the champ is a cm or number 10, if signing JBG back clears the way to sell twine for 4 or 5m then it’s worth doing

[ecc]

JBG was one of the few who looked like he cared last season. He suffered less with injuries and he did well given his age and the level.

He may be quiet but he'll be respected.

[jedi_master]

Top quality in this league. Top, top.

[Steddyman]

Tony suggested a winger could be joining soon, might it be JBG? Bloody hope so.

I have the feeling this might be what CT was alluding to.

Would be a brilliant signing, and a clear sign Parker is an upgrade on VK if he can recognise the value of experience over youth and getting the right age balance in a team.

[Mark the Claret]

JBG will be 34 this October - what is the point of this "maybe" potential signing

Do we really need another "stopgap" wide man when we already have 8 on the books

Exactly, he's had his day, don't need him.

[jedi_master]

Exactly, he's had his day, don't need him.

We have countless players who’s days are to come, but running low on the experienced ‘been there, bought the T-Shirt’ types. Let us remember priority 1 is promotion. Whether we need JBG beyond that is up for debate.

[Fretters]

I have the feeling this might be what CT was alluding to.

Would be a brilliant signing, and a clear sign Parker is an upgrade on VK if he can recognise the value of experience over youth and getting the right age balance in a team.

Hope he's also rang Cork...

[Clive 1960]

Hope he's also rang Cork...

He was in talks with PNE i believe..

[mybloodisclaret]

Hope he's also rang Cork...

Yeah I can't help but think Cork would be great around the squad and the youngsters. Has literally been there and done it all. He knows this club and could def still do a job and help the manager out massively.

[bartons baggage]

It is a bit laughable
Even if Joey didn’t like VK it hardly constitutes it being toxic.

Not in isolation but changing room cliques and openly unhappy players go somewhere to create a toxic environment.
Kompany made a mess of things I just hope Parker can bring some sort of stability to the squad of players.

[Silkyskills1]

Just to counter the above arguments; he's a great passer of a football( and they are in short supply at Burnley currently), rarely gives the ball away in tight situations, is the 'game up' for all 33 year old? Don't think for a moment he would be employed as a winger but if he did find himself out wide he can cross a ball better than any of the other '8 on the books'. A popular player with .much still to offer both on and off the pitch.
Anyway, it's a yes from me.

[quoonbeatz]

I'd absolutely have him back, not sure about the 2 years he wanted though.

[ClaretTony]

I have the feeling this might be what CT was alluding to.

Would be a brilliant signing, and a clear sign Parker is an upgrade on VK if he can recognise the value of experience over youth and getting the right age balance in a team.

I confirmed it further up the thread