Ashley Barnes

[bumba]

https://youtu.be/cjdeme9wkKs?si=Mt-ag0nXICYnbFxd

Is it happening CT, is the report ready?

[Blyclaret]

We have one 35 year old striker in the squad. Do we need another ?

[bumba]

If it meant the other 35 year old not playing again then absolutely

[jedi_master]

Loan him in for Saturday

I can’t see it but I found the somewhat lengthy discussion between him and Parker after the Norwich game rather odd. They have no history as such do they?

[fidelcastro]

We have one 35 year old striker in the squad. Do we need another ?

No. A younger striker who can score rather than just wind up the opposition is what we need.

It'll cost a few quid though!

[Stonehouse]

Pears will refuse to play on Saturday if if hears about this.

[beddie]

For a moment there I was getting excited thinking we’re getting Zaouray back, what a signing he was.

[warksclaret]

No. A younger striker who can score rather than just wind up the opposition is what we need.

It'll cost a few quid though!

Makes you think what great value we got from Barnes-£350,000 was the supposed fee

[fidelcastro]

For a moment there I was getting excited thinking we’re getting Zaouray back, what a signing he was.

For half a season he was very good, but after that he went down hill and although some will say he wasn't given much of a chance in the PL, I never thought he was up to that standard.

[fidelcastro]

Makes you think what great value we got from Barnes-£350,000 was the supposed fee

Agreed, but I wouldn't have him back now.

[jedi_master]

Only just seen the press conference from today where Parker is (strangely? I’ve not even seen a link before this?) asked directly about Barnes returning to Burnley. Parker says he can’t speak about players until they’re in and then smiles….

[bumba]

Family was/are settled up here, good mates with Jack Cork, wouldn't surprise me if we got him until the end of the season to help with the younger players all whilst coaching alongside Cork or moving in to that role in the summer.
Wouldn't be a signing of technical quality but experience wise and what he'd maybe offer the squad could be invaluable and what a player to have in the backrooms team moving forward if that was the case

[bumba]

Only just seen the press conference from today where Parker is (strangely? I’ve not even seen a link before this?) asked directly about Barnes returning to Burnley. Parker says he can’t speak about players until they’re in and then smiles….

Exactly it's a random question with an answer that isn't one of putting it to bed by denying it or looking confused. These rumours are supposedly flying around but that question was the first time I'd ever heard it mentioned then Parkers answer seems very telling to me.

[Aclaret]

Coming back on the Coaching staff could be a good shout.

[Pickles]

What is the near obsession with former players? Is it just a Burnley fan thing?

Barnes was brilliant for us and played the game in a way a supporter can easily latch on to. He'll always be remembered for that game against that lot. And was no doubt a good influence in Kompany's Championship season.

But he should've left us about a season earlier than he did, if our recruitment had been better.

[Taffy on the wing]

For half a season he was very good, but after that he went down hill and although some will say he wasn't given much of a chance in the PL, I never thought he was up to that standard.

What a ludicrous statement!.........it shows you know nothing.

Barnes scored plenty of cracking goals in the Premier league & on a team that was usually struggling to stay up.

[DCWat]

What a ludicrous statement!.........it shows you know nothing.

Barnes scored plenty of cracking goals in the Premier league & on a team that was usually struggling to stay up.

Zaroury

[ClaretTony]

What a ludicrous statement!.........it shows you know nothing.

Barnes scored plenty of cracking goals in the Premier league & on a team that was usually struggling to stay up.

I think he was referring to Zaroury

[ClaretTony]

Loan him in for Saturday

I can’t see it but I found the somewhat lengthy discussion between him and Parker after the Norwich game rather odd. They have no history as such do they?

They were laughing and joking so probably prompted by Ashley Barnes being Ashley Barnes.

[taio]

What a ludicrous statement!.........it shows you know nothing.

Barnes scored plenty of cracking goals in the Premier league & on a team that was usually struggling to stay up.

Yes, best to understand what his post was about before telling him he knows nothing.

[Taffy on the wing]

Ksrclaret seems to have enjoyed my error.......small minds & all that.

[boatshed bill]

It's amazing what pushing Rovers' keeper in to the net can do for a player's kudos.

[Taffy on the wing]

For half a season he was very good, but after that he went down hill and although some will say he wasn't given much of a chance in the PL, I never thought he was up to that standard.

Apologies for my error....

[ksrclaret]

Ksrclaret seems to have enjoyed my error.......small minds & all that.

Happy New Year Taff you old dirtbag

[fidelcastro]

Apologies for my error....

Being the kind, generous bloke I am, I'll forgive your internet equivalent of a two footed tackle!

[GetIntoEm]

As much as I'd love to see Ashley back, we don't need him in a playing capacity

[ClaretTony]

Whatever does or doesn’t happen in the future - Ashley Barnes was an outstanding signing for us

[GetIntoEm]

Whatever does or doesn’t happen in the future - Ashley Barnes was an outstanding signing for us

Absolute bargain

[BurnleyFC]

For half a season he was very good, but after that he went down hill and although some will say he wasn't given much of a chance in the PL, I never thought he was up to that standard.

I wish we had wingers who could put a cross in like he could.

[Woodleyclaret]

Was well worth a deal with player coach role
The money wasted on Redmond,Tressor and other non players would have covered his wages

[123EasyasBFC]

You’d imagine Barnes will be back at the club at the end of the season in a coaching capacity unless he fancies going to Huddersfield to play for Michael duff.

Duff was sat with Chris Casper on Saturday, wondering if anyone could be going on loan to Huddersfield

[Steve-Harpers-perm]

Whatever does or doesn’t happen in the future - Ashley Barnes was an outstanding signing for us

Absolutely.

[fidelcastro]

You’d imagine Barnes will be back at the club at the end of the season in a coaching capacity unless he fancies going to Huddersfield to play for Michael duff.

Duff was sat with Chris Casper on Saturday, wondering if anyone could be going on loan to Huddersfield

Tresor?

[SouthLondonexile]

i would never have let him go.

[bobinho]

As much as I'd love to see Ashley back, we don't need him in a playing capacity

As mentioned earlier, if him being here in a playing capacity means Jay gets nowhere near the pitch, then it’s a good thing because playing Jay up top is like starting with ten men.
Jays been a very good player, but it’s three seasons too far I’m afraid. Confirmed for me when the Salford lads put him in their pocket…

[bumba]

What is the near obsession with former players? Is it just a Burnley fan thing?

Barnes was brilliant for us and played the game in a way a supporter can easily latch on to. He'll always be remembered for that game against that lot. And was no doubt a good influence in Kompany's Championship season.

But he should've left us about a season earlier than he did, if our recruitment had been better.

What obsession?
Parker was asked directly in his press conference about Barnes coming back

[bumba]

Whatever does or doesn’t happen in the future - Ashley Barnes was an outstanding signing for us

Your non denial is almost as good an indicator as Parkers smile.......

[boatshed bill]

Whatever does or doesn’t happen in the future - Ashley Barnes was an outstanding signing for us

Absolutely beyond doubt.
Best remembered and respected for that IMO

[Pickles]

What obsession?
Parker was asked directly in his press conference about Barnes coming back

Exactly. Why? Where have these links come from (do they even exist?)

Seen people on this thread suggest it would be good for Barnes to come back to the club as a coach. Why? Is he a good coach? Is he even qualified? Does he want to be a coach? It's only suggested because he's a former player.

[boatshed bill]

Exactly. Why? Where have these links come from (do they even exist?)

Seen people on this thread suggest it would be good for Barnes to come back to the club as a coach. Why? Is he a good coach? Is he even qualified? Does he want to be a coach? It's only suggested because he's a former player.

Actually he, and Jack Cork, started their badges while here.

[123EasyasBFC]

Exactly. Why? Where have these links come from (do they even exist?)

Seen people on this thread suggest it would be good for Barnes to come back to the club as a coach. Why? Is he a good coach? Is he even qualified? Does he want to be a coach? It's only suggested because he's a former player.

He was doing his coaching badges alongside Jack cork whilst still at the club so that suggest he wants to be a coach. You are getting yourself in a pickle or something really not that deep

[Pickles]

Actually he, and Jack Cork, started their badges while here.

Oh yeah they did, I remember a video of them both doing some coaching. Forgot about that. Not so sure it means he's a good coach or what Burnley need as a coach but yes, I forgot about that.

[Pickles]

He was doing his coaching badges alongside Jack cork whilst still at the club so that suggest he wants to be a coach. You are getting yourself in a pickle or something really not that deep

Pickle. Good one Just think he wouldn't be a good signing and people are for it because of nostalgia, that's all. But if it ramps the atmosphere at the Turf a notch or two then it might be worth it!

[boatshed bill]

Oh yeah they did, I remember a video of them both doing some coaching. Forgot about that. Not so sure it means he's a good coach or what Burnley need as a coach but yes, I forgot about that.

We could do with someone who could teach our lads how to shoot.
i think he has the right personality to get the best out of young players. Cork is with the U21s as far as i know, a good place to start, I think.

[Pickles]

We could do with someone who could teach our lads how to shoot.
i think he has the right personality to get the best out of young players. Cork is with the U21s as far as i know, a good place to start, I think.

Always had a good shot on him did Barnes. Had a knack of hitting it first time or early. Don't think he's what we need right now on the pitch, would love us to sign a more dynamic striker for the next two, three, four years instead. (If Foster doesn't come good, I'm still of the opinion there's a player there!)

Enthusiasm about Barnes re-signing is because of nostalgia, which is absolutely fair enough.

[bumba]

Exactly. Why? Where have these links come from (do they even exist?)

Seen people on this thread suggest it would be good for Barnes to come back to the club as a coach. Why? Is he a good coach? Is he even qualified? Does he want to be a coach? It's only suggested because he's a former player.

I think he'd be an excellent addition to the coaching staff teaching the academy how much it means and what it means to play for and be a BFC player. He loves the clubs his passion brings the best of our other players, he wouldn't be brilliant player wise now but training amongst the group and coming on when we need someone to ruffle a few feathers he'd be a good option and it'd mean something to him.
He'd have been an excellent second half sub against Stoke for example when we needed a push.
Most academy coaches are ex players from said clubs.

[mybloodisclaret]

Exactly. Why? Where have these links come from (do they even exist?)

Seen people on this thread suggest it would be good for Barnes to come back to the club as a coach. Why? Is he a good coach? Is he even qualified? Does he want to be a coach? It's only suggested because he's a former player.

There was a video of him and Jack Cork a few years ago taking the Under 21s training working towards their Uefa Pro Licence. It's on Clarets Player somewhere.

[Pickles]

There was a video of him and Jack Cork a few years ago taking the Under 21s training working towards their Uefa Pro Licence. It's on Clarets Player somewhere.

Yes, definitely watched it but forgot I had! Doesn't necessarily mean he's a good coach or what we need but yes, hands up I forgot about that.

[Stayingup]

What is the near obsession with former players? Is it just a Burnley fan thing?

Barnes was brilliant for us and played the game in a way a supporter can easily latch on to. He'll always be remembered for that game against that lot. And was no doubt a good influence in Kompany's Championship season.

But he should've left us about a season earlier than he did, if our recruitment had been better.

And missed that goal against Them? Miserable sod you are.

[Pickles]

And missed that goal against Them? Miserable sod you are.

hahaha I did include that goal! He was brilliant that day. Noticeable during that season that he was often talking Zaroury and Tella through games, telling them when to press.