David Jones

pushpinpussy · Post by **pushpinpussy** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:36 am

Could be on his way back to us.

Braindead · Post by **Braindead** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:37 am

pushpinpussy wrote:Could be on his way back to us.

Has this come from your neighbour?

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:37 am

Ha ha

pushpinpussy · Post by **pushpinpussy** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:38 am

cover for Marney. Westwood deal not happening

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:40 am

I loved Jones for us, but I have to say, I feel we have moved on.

Would be a surprising and disappointing step backwards, in my eyes. We don't need cover for Marney - we need to replace Marney (particularly with Barton potentially being unavailable very shortly).

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:40 am

pushpinpussy wrote:cover for Marney. Westwood deal not happening

Seems a strange 1, but I've no reason to not beleive you

Clarets4me · Post by **Clarets4me** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:44 am

Absolutely risk free signing imho.....

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:46 am

He would be ok backup, but I have a feeling this must be Plan Q with many other bids for other players being rejected.

joey13 · Post by **joey13** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:46 am

Just as the pitch has recovered from his going round in circles routine.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:54 am

Right_winger will be very happy.

Inchy · Post by **Inchy** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:58 am

No risk this. We all know he's not good enough so no risk

Right_winger · Post by **Right_winger** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:00 pm

IndigoLake wrote:Right_winger will be very happy.

Oh extremely.

We seem to have a bit of form being interested in crap midfielders who can't get a game for teams in the division below.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:04 pm

Right_winger wrote:Oh extremely.

We seem to have a bit of form being interested in crap midfielders who can't get a game for teams in the division below.

Thought so

I'm hoping there's no truth in this. I liked David Jones but I think we should be looking forward, not back.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:05 pm

Would be a remarkable/bizarre step backwards if this was true.

RocketLawnChair · Post by **RocketLawnChair** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:06 pm

So that would be Barton back Jones back. Anyone got Marvin's number?

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:08 pm

RocketLawnChair wrote:So that would be Barton back Jones back. Anyone got Marvin's number?

#freeRennySmith

SkiptonClaret · Post by **SkiptonClaret** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:10 pm

Saw this on Twitter earlier. Not entirely suprised as we do appear to swim in a fairly small recruitment pool, I don't think he's good enough for the PL to be honest.

billyhamilton82 · Post by **billyhamilton82** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:13 pm

We know David Jones and he knows us it's an instant fit.

All the rubbish about stepping backwards is absolute tosh.

To put it in perspective he would be signing for cover and who better than a player that knows our ways inside out and can step in immediately (if required) and do a job to help keep us in this league.

claretandy · Post by **claretandy** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:15 pm

I would rather sign Jones on loan till the summer than spend £5M on westwood.

Claretmatt4 · Post by **Claretmatt4** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:16 pm

Makes a lot of sense and a good backup.

I see no reason why the Westwood deal would be off if needs he's asking for millions.

Celts · Post by **Celts** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:17 pm

Is this SD assembling the side to meet Lincoln?

lucs86 · Post by **lucs86** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:26 pm

I want this to happen just so see the rage it would induce in my friends

Claretbum · Post by **Claretbum** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:48 pm

David Jones is not returning to Burnley, he is a friend of mine , and after emailing him , he has said unfortunately he won't be back.

Claretbum · Post by **Claretbum** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:49 pm

David Jones is not returning to Burnley, he is a friend of mine , and after emailing him , he has said unfortunately he won't be back.

jlup1980 · Post by **jlup1980** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:59 pm

£3 million for Lansbury suddenly looks like a missed opportunity.

SGr · Post by **SGr** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:01 pm

Please god no

RocketLawnChair · Post by **RocketLawnChair** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:03 pm

Claretbum wrote:David Jones is not returning to Burnley, he is a friend of mine , and after emailing him , he has said unfortunately he won't be back.

Thank god he told you twice just to make sure.

claretspice · Post by **claretspice** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:05 pm

I think Westwood would be the better signing as he's the longer term option, but if we're looking for someone to come in and provide cover in midfield then Jonah would be ideal. He knows the squad, he's a good player who has plenty of experience at this level and can do a job, and just as importantly he's a good egg.

Those slating him have short memories. Two years ago we did the best part of half a season with him as the only recognised midfielder, and in that time we produced a number of excellent performances that he was central to, such as the win against City and the near miss away at United. We haven't come that far in the time since.

Wilsdenclaret · Post by **Wilsdenclaret** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:14 pm

Wstwood completed a medical

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:15 pm

Wilsdenclaret wrote:Wstwood completed a medical

Where?

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:15 pm

Probably did once

joey13 · Post by **joey13** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:16 pm

claretspice wrote:I think Westwood would be the better signing as he's the longer term option, but if we're looking for someone to come in and provide cover in midfield then Jonah would be ideal. He knows the squad, he's a good player who has plenty of experience at this level and can do a job, and just as importantly he's a good egg.

Those slating him have short memories. Two years ago we did the best part of half a season with him as the only recognised midfielder, and in that time we produced a number of excellent performances that he was central to, such as the win against City and the near miss away at United. We haven't come that far in the time since.

You have an even shorter memory, we went 23 undefeated without him .

3putt · Post by **3putt** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:17 pm

joey13 wrote:Just as the pitch has recovered from his going round in circles routine.

I'd heard he was transferring to the Royal Ballet.

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:17 pm

Wilsdenclaret wrote:Wstwood completed a medical

For who?

claretspice · Post by **claretspice** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:18 pm

joey13 wrote:You have an even shorter memory, we went 23 undefeated without him .

Eh? He played virtually every one of the 23 games we went undefeated. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that the partnership between him and Barton was integral to it.

Firthy · Post by **Firthy** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:19 pm

No Brady, Robertson or Westwood and Jones back. Will be fun reading this board if that happens

cblantfanclub · Post by **cblantfanclub** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:19 pm

Best wind up yet. Despite Spice bigging him up he could not do a job and has not been able to for some time . Ask SW fans.

joey13 · Post by **joey13** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:25 pm

claretspice wrote:Eh? He played virtually every one of the 23 games we went undefeated. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that the partnership between him and Barton was integral to it.

Sorry I missed the smiley face off

claretandy · Post by **claretandy** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:25 pm

joey13 wrote:You have an even shorter memory, we went 23 undefeated without him .

Epic, epic fail, holds head in hands

NickBFC · Post by **NickBFC** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:26 pm

Being report on a dodgy transfer rumours Tweet that Westwood has completed a medical at Burnley.

SammyBoy · Post by **SammyBoy** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:26 pm

I loved Jones when he was here but we shouldn't be bringing him back, I don't think it'd be great for him either.

SkiptonClaret · Post by **SkiptonClaret** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:28 pm

Sideways move.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:42 pm

It's worse than some of you think. It's not that David Jones we're trying to sign.

SkiptonClaret · Post by **SkiptonClaret** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:47 pm

TheFamilyCat wrote:It's worse than some of you think. It's not that David Jones we're trying to sign.

Now that will be lost on the younger demographic but,unfortunately, not myself. Memories of Orient away 1989.

Goobs · Post by **Goobs** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:53 pm

TheFamilyCat wrote:It's worse than some of you think. It's not that David Jones we're trying to sign.

New Manager for the end of the season when Dyche leaves?

3putt · Post by **3putt** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 2:23 pm

cblantfanclub wrote:Best wind up yet. Despite Spice bigging him up he could not do a job and has not been able to for some time . Ask SW fans.

Absolutely. No way Jones will be coming back. He's not good enough at the level we are now at and SD knows it, hence the transfer out.

JimmyRobbo · Post by **JimmyRobbo** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 3:30 pm

I am left aghast at what some people consider a good or bad signing.

Spice is correct.

Jonah was an outstanding player for us. In many ways he was our version of Michael Carrick. Unsung, gets on with the job, hardly noticeable in many endeavours, but absolutely helped with the smooth running of the system. Highly valued by people in the game.

To me, it would be a solid transfer. He probably wouldn't have been first choice but very useful in the mix. I'd definitely sign him again, in fact I was sad to see him leave.

All redundant, in any case. He's not coming.

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 3:32 pm

joey13 wrote:You have an even shorter memory, we went 23 undefeated without him .

He made 41 appearances last season.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 3:43 pm

David Jones was an outstanding signing for us - integral to two promotions in which he played in 87 of the 92 games, all but two of them being starts. Between those two promotions he also turned in some outstanding performances in the Premier League and he was absolutely sublime in that first half at Old Trafford on a night when we should have won.

I was disappointed when he left but all good things have to come to an end.

Jambounchained · Post by **Jambounchained** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 3:45 pm

I'll never get why Jones is bashed by some Burnley fans. He was an absolutely brilliant servant for us but probably moved on at the right time.
I didn't want him to go to be honest but it has definitely worked out for the best, I don't think he would've got much game time this season with us.