ARTICLE: Welcome back JBG

[TheFamilyCat]

I can't remember from the time, did he turm down another contract or was he not offered one?

[ClaretTony]

I can't remember from the time, did he turm down another contract or was he not offered one?

The club just said he was leaving at the end of his contract but I was told that he’s triggered an extension.

[Goody1975]

At the level we are at he still has a lot to offer, even if that isn't for 46 games. No brainer for me.

[beddie]

The club just said he was leaving at the end of his contract but I was told that he’s triggered an extension.

How’s that work then? He says he’s leaving and does so, I would have thought at that point the contract is terminated. I’m delighted of course as I never wanted him to leave.

[ClaretTony]

How’s that work then? He says he’s leaving and does so, I would have thought at that point the contract is terminated. I’m delighted of course as I never wanted him to leave.

His contract ended last Sunday although we’d have still had to pay him until the end of July. He will now have signed a new contract.

[ClaretTony]

I don’t think I can recall a signing that has been met with such a positive response

[TheFamilyCat]

The club just said he was leaving at the end of his contract but I was told that he’s triggered an extension.

So he had declined the opportunity to trigger it at the time?

[bumba]

I don’t think I can recall a signing that has been met with such a positive response

Any chance of swapping Jay Rod for Barnes now?

[ClaretTony]

So he had declined the opportunity to trigger it at the time?

I think so

[Vegas Claret]

I don’t think I can recall a signing that has been met with such a positive response

it's completely lifted the mood, I would imagine even JBG will be touched by the response from the fans towards him returning.

[Claret Toni]

Happy days

[Shaggy]

Fantastic news. He would definitely be more suited to a 4231 where can play in any of the 3 advanced positions.

Great character to have around aswell.

[ClaretTony]

it's completely lifted the mood, I would imagine even JBG will be touched by the response from the fans towards him returning.

Hasn’t it? I was really pleased when I found out but wasn’t too sure the news would be quite this positive.

[bobinho]

Very happy with this news. We will need all his knowledge and experience this coming season.

[IanMcL]

The thing is, does he count as a Summer Signing on your thread, Tony?

Really pleased to have him back.

Good question! I assume his contracted ended 30 June. Today 6 July. I would hope he insisted on continuity. Longest serving player.

[Gordaleman]

second first interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7gqmnKJDbg

That's what we need. Experienced, talented players who love the club. Well done Alan Pace for bringing him home.

[bpgburn]

Just seen this as rarely come on here anymore, just made my night, the cherry on the top of the England in the Semi's cake..

[beddie]

Let’s hope that Parker sees him as a regular, I wonder if he (Parker) was involved in this or was it all decided by Pace.

[Rowls]

He'll be like a new signing now.

[Funkydrummer]

Great news - was sorry to hear of him leaving and so very pleased to hear
he's staying /coming back (whichever it is).

A big thankyou to all concerned.

[Nonayforever]

Let’s hope that Parker sees him as a regular, I wonder if he (Parker) was involved in this or was it all decided by Pace.

Parker must have had some input.
The timings are more than just coincidence.

[Elizabeth]

Fond memories of JBG , would prefer it stayed that way.

[jtv]

Was Kompany still at Burnley when Johann was offered a new contract?

[Hibsclaret]

Excellent news. Someone that knows what that 4th game means for a start. We need as much experience around those young lads as possible this season.

[ClaretTony]

Was Kompany still at Burnley when Johann was offered a new contract?

We announced that he was leaving before the final game. In his interview yesterday, when asked what had changed, he said: "Obviously circumstances have changed."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7gqmnKJDbg

[Clive 1960]

We announced that he was leaving before the final game. In his interview yesterday, when asked what had changed, he said: "Obviously circumstances have changed."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7gqmnKJDbg

Hi Tony, i think we have a good idea what JBG was referring to, but I'm so happy he as resigned as he vast experience to pass on to the younger lad's...

[BleedingClaret]

So Happy

[RalphCoatesComb]

You are so loved by Clarets fans

Welcome back Jóhann

[ecc]

"Yes, I’m back and I’m extremely happy. This club means so much to me. Leaving the club in the situation it was, getting relegated, was difficult. I didn’t want to leave. "

He said he didn't want to leave. We can get involved in all sorts of conjecture about VK and JBG's departure but that's irrelevant now.

JBG's back and the signing must have been agreed by SP.