International fan of the season?

[Burnley Ace]

Some really interesting stories from the three finalists. Shows some dedication!

[ŽižkovClaret]

I don't expect to win, but votes are appreciated. Makes the Friday to Sunday trips a little less painful if its appreciated

[agreenwood]

Some really interesting stories from the three finalists. Shows some dedication!

Where can we see/read the stories?

[ŽižkovClaret]

Where can we see/read the stories?

https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/con ... the-season

[ŽižkovClaret]

Someone at the club, clearly. I think its nice to recognise the effort and i was happy to be nominated.

[ŽižkovClaret]

There are times sat in the gate staring at a 2 hour delay on a friday night i do question my sanity

[wadeswondergoal]

Someone at the club, clearly. I think its nice to recognise the effort and i was happy to be nominated.

Didn’t you nominate yourself?

[ŽižkovClaret]

Didn’t you nominate yourself?

Apparently i received a few nominations

[ŽižkovClaret]

As far as im aware there isnt a prize as such. Im just taking the shortlisting for what it is and fully expect not to win

[Stockbrokerbelt]

Some great trips over to watch the claretswith Man U fans fighting with the Irish Leeds supporters club drunks in Manchester airport one of the interesting ones.

[KernowHouseClaret]

I don't expect to win, but votes are appreciated. Makes the Friday to Sunday trips a little less painful if its appreciated

My vote has been cast, UTH

[Indecisive]

Would find it difficult to find a way of criticising this.

To be honest I do get the club would see it as highlighting; and potentially encouraging, what is probably a pretty small (but I guess they’d be keen to expand) international fan base.

Feel like those negative about this have probably become quite adept at finding a way to criticise the club.

[colne-claret]

In modern day football, I'd hazard a guess that most fans make a lot of effort and spend a lot of hard-earned cash to follow our team, not just those who come from abroad.
Why make it a contest? Just acknowledge it and give all those 3 fans recognition, for example.

Tbf there is another vote for fan of the season (UK based). But I do agree, just make special shoutouts to people, it doesn’t need to be a competition.

Lots of fans go under the radar and don’t shout about it on social media etc. People who haven’t missed games in season but aren’t arsed for the recognition.

Anyway good look Zizkov, hope you win, you got my vote.

[longside72]

Were any of them at the Orient vame ?

[GetIntoEm]

I'll vote for you but please confirm if you sing home or homes before I do. Thanks

[FCBurnley]

I voted for the guy from Denver who truly is amazing Hope he wins

[Clive 1960]

i have to class myself now as a international fan who as supported the Clarets for over 50 years but it doesn't make me any better than anyone else we are all true Clarets when we step on the Turf...

[bumba]

In modern day football, I'd hazard a guess that most fans make a lot of effort and spend a lot of hard-earned cash to follow our team, not just those who come from abroad.
Why make it a contest? Just acknowledge it and give all those 3 fans recognition, for example.

How is it a contest?
It's a bit of harmless fun and a way to appreciate the efforts some fans have gone through. Fans moan the club make the fans feel unwanted then when they think of an initiative to thank fans they get criticism for it.
We all spend a lot of money to watch our team but not close to the amounts it must cost some of these fans to come from abroad, imagine the time and planning involved. We give the club a few hours for a home game, international fans have to give days.

[dvalley69]

How is it a contest?
It's a bit of harmless fun and a way to appreciate the efforts some fans have gone through. Fans moan the club make the fans feel unwanted then when they think of an initiative to thank fans they get criticism for it.
We all spend a lot of money to watch our team but not close to the amounts it must cost some of these fans to come from abroad, imagine the time and planning involved. We give the club a few hours for a home game, international fans have to give days.

Do people not vote for the winner? Who's the best international fan?

[dvalley69]

How is it a contest?
It's a bit of harmless fun and a way to appreciate the efforts some fans have gone through. Fans moan the club make the fans feel unwanted then when they think of an initiative to thank fans they get criticism for it.
We all spend a lot of money to watch our team but not close to the amounts it must cost some of these fans to come from abroad, imagine the time and planning involved. We give the club a few hours for a home game, international fans have to give days.

Depends where you're coming from in the UK; 4/5hr drives with petrol costs and the like could easily be more expensive than cheap Ryanir flights from Europe. I've done plenty of games over the years and got return flights for €40 and stayed at my parent's house, and then got a lift to the airport. Cost me much less than people driving from Devon, let's say.

But contrary to what you think, I wasn't criticising it but just responding to what CT was saying in that there shouldn't really be a difference made between any fan. Every one has a reason for it, makes a big effort and sacrifices their own finances - why the popularity contest? But it ain't that big a deal in the grande scheme of things.

[Vegas Claret]

Anything that gets supporters engaged is a good thing.

[Bullabill]

Anything that gets supporters engaged is a good thing.

What about married?

[ŽižkovClaret]

Were any of them at the Orient vame ?

Haha, i was only a nipper, so my dad took me on the home game before. I remember seeing bugger all and clapping when everyone else did

[ŽižkovClaret]

What about married?

Lol do you think i'd get away with these trips if i had a mrs????

[equinox]

Surely if you were such a 'Mega Fan' you'd live in the town you support and not miss a single game?

[ŽižkovClaret]

Surely if you were such a 'Mega Fan' you'd live in the town you support and not miss a single game?

Think that's a different category, equinox

[Hibsclaret]

Great stories. Incredible how the club can affect you from afar when you’ve never even been to the town. Also, the dedication of travelling across the globe so regularly is amazing. Well done to all 3 and they are all winners.

[claretonthecoast1882]

Aww bless. That's quite funny given your trolling posts. Have a good day

I reckon he has voted for you, seems your number 1 fan

[Stalbansclaret]

There really are some weird people on here at times. It’s a bit of harmless fluff and three interesting stories. If for some bizarre reason you object to it just walk on by.

[CharlieinNewMexico]

What about a 'look at me' category?

You'd sweep the board.

That’s offensive

[CharlieinNewMexico]

There really are some weird people on here at times. It’s a bit of harmless fluff and three interesting stories. If for some bizarre reason you object to it just walk on by.

Right??

[ŽižkovClaret]

There really are some weird people on here at times. It’s a bit of harmless fluff and three interesting stories. If for some bizarre reason you object to it just walk on by.

Can't disagree. It's a marketing thing and trying to drive engagement. Maybe some other people will think "Oh, maybe i could fly over for a game too", maybe not. I don't think i'll be getting paraded around the ground anytime soon, don't worry

[Row x]

I quite like reading the lengths people go to in order to watch Burnley, there's been plenty of threads on here about how people have travelled to certain games in the past.

As long as it's just a bit recognition then it's fine. The problem for me would be if these type of competitions resulted in some type of prize, such as a free season ticket or similar, I think we've moved on from the time certain fans were treated differently by the club ( apart from the loyalty points system)

[ŽižkovClaret]

I pay for 4 season tickets Row x, dont worry

[Ric_C]

All three are absolute legends in my book, how anyone can find any negatives from this is a bit baffling.

[Row x]

I pay for 4 season tickets Row x, dont worry

I never suggested otherwise

[martin_p]

Surprised there’s no one from the Republic of Yorkshire on the list.

[turfytopper]

I think anyone who is so dedicated deserves a free season ticket. I will never again moan about my 560 mile return drive or a £120 train ticket to sit in my seat. I consider myself dedicated, my family (at least some) think I'm obsessed. Still they'll soon hear we are moving sticks and returning north after 44 years ....now that is dedication lol.
I voted, but I wanted to vote for all 9 in the 3 categories.

[Foshiznik]

All three candidates deserve an award to be honest. Lovely stories to read and nice to see such staunch support recognised.

[PremierLeagueClass]

Those that live local and can attend every game are the lucky ones. I quite like this initiative even if it doesn’t serve any purpose beyond fan engagement. Some interesting stories.

[dandeclaret]

Surprised there’s no one from the Republic of Yorkshire on the list.

Bloody gloryhunters.....

[ClaretOfMancunia]

I'll never moan about getting the train from Manchester again after reading that...

[ŽižkovClaret]

I'll never moan about getting the train from Manchester again after reading that...

Haha genuinely the Burnley to Manc leg of the journey on the Sunday can be the hardest work of the trip!

[Bosscat]

John Patrick Rosch won it...

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[ŽižkovClaret]

Aye. Fair play to him for all that mileage

[TheFamilyCat]

Aye. Fair play to him for all that mileage

You were robbed.

[FCBurnley]

Congrats to the winner