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Re: Jack Cork

Post by ClaretTony » Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:32 pm

I've just realised that Up the Clarets must be the only site I've looked at today that doesn't have a story about Cork running so I've written one that says as much or as little as any other.

http://www.uptheclarets.com/still-waiti ... p-the-cork" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by Knutsfordclaret » Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:37 pm

ClaretTony wrote:I've just realised that Up the Clarets must be the only site I've looked at today that doesn't have a story about Cork running so I've written one that says as much or as little as any other.

http://www.uptheclarets.com/still-waiti ... p-the-cork" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I can confirm to you that terms are all agreed with player and clubs

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by Rowls » Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:40 pm

It doesn't get more authoritative than that - confirmed on a message board! ;)

No reason to doubt you Knutsford but a higher degree of certainty would be required to "confirm" it.

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by bobinho » Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:42 pm

ClaretTony wrote:I've just realised that Up the Clarets must be the only site I've looked at today that doesn't have a story about Cork running so I've written one that says as much or as little as any other.

http://www.uptheclarets.com/still-waiti ... p-the-cork" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Are you writing another???

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by Knutsfordclaret » Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:44 pm

Rowls wrote:It doesn't get more authoritative than that - confirmed on a message board! ;)

No reason to doubt you Knutsford but a higher degree of certainty would be required to "confirm" it.
Fully understood Rowls, I can only assure you that what I am saying is correct. Hopefully it will be on the Burnley web site soon.
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Re: Jack Cork

Post by PaintYorkClaretnBlue » Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:51 pm

4 year deal according to a journo on Twitter

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by ClaretTony » Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:52 pm

bobinho wrote:Are you writing another???
No - but there could be one written ready and waiting :D

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by ClaretTony » Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:52 pm

PaintYorkClaretnBlue wrote:4 year deal according to a journo on Twitter
It is a 4 year deal I'm told

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by mybloodisclaret » Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:52 pm

You tease

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by ElectroClaret » Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:55 pm

Fabulous signing.

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by Paul Waine » Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:01 pm

Will we see a video of Jack Cork's medical?

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by Reecey1987 » Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:04 pm

Paul Waine wrote:Will we see a video of Jack Cork's medical?
They only did walters to show fans that hes not past his sell by date . They have been reading this forum
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Re: Jack Cork

Post by claretspice » Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:06 pm

ClaretTony wrote:It is a 4 year deal I'm told
This is also really good news - this is the second player we've got on a 4 year deal this summer after Taylor. I

n the past we've been a bit slow to commit to 4 year deals because we're so concerned about the impact on our finances of having players in the 4th year of a deal after parachute payments run out. But I think we've reached the point where that is a bit of a false economy - it means we are stuck trying to sell players after they've been with us 18months - 2 years, and only getting a proportion of their value, because they are out of contract the next summer. Of course, there will be occasions when the players we are signing are ambitious and want to limit their commitment to Burnley, or the odd example like Jon Walters who is the wrong side of 30, but it is definitely the right thing to do to get players on 4 year deals wherever possible. It is obviously a change in policy and well done to the club for it.

generally, all credit to the club for moving so decisively and getting this deal done early in pre-season. That's another welcome change.
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Re: Jack Cork

Post by JohnMcGreal » Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:09 pm

Nice signing. Very pleased with this.
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Re: Jack Cork

Post by Fez » Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:14 pm

Simply lovely

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by HelloHiGoodbye » Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:20 pm

Cork, number four, the metronome, sat in front of Mee and Tarkowski with Hendrick ahead, spraying passes out left and right, arriving late to the box Lampard-style. I'll have a bit of that. UTC.

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by KefkaClaret » Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:24 pm

HelloHiGoodbye wrote:Cork, number four, the metronome, sat in front of Mee and Tarkowski with Hendrick ahead, spraying passes out left and right, arriving late to the box Lampard-style. I'll have a bit of that. UTC.
Considering he's got 1 goal in the last two seasons that's a pretty interesting Lampard style.
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Re: Jack Cork

Post by HelloHiGoodbye » Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:26 pm

KefkaClaret wrote:Considering he's got 1 goal in the last two seasons that's a pretty interesting Lampard style.
Yeah, he's not a goal scorer. It was a bit of dreamy hyperbole. (Also, I didn't actually say he was scoring anyway. Just arriving late to the box.)

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by SussexDon1inIreland » Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:28 pm

Met Corky at the away game vs Swansea a few years back in the Championship under Laws
Nice guy - down to earth. I am very happy with this signing, he liked it at Burnley and that was before he met Sean Dyche! and now he seems very keen to come back so congrats to the Board and all involved.

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by DCWat » Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:30 pm

HelloHiGoodbye wrote:Yeah, he's not a goal scorer. It was a bit of dreamy hyperbole. (Also, I didn't actually say he was scoring anyway. Just arriving late to the box.)
It's not Cork, really. Definitely something I want to see more of from our midfield though.

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by PaintYorkClaretnBlue » Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:36 pm

Fez wrote:Simply lovely
Let's hope that he has plenty in the tank!
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Re: Jack Cork

Post by HelloHiGoodbye » Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:36 pm

DCWat wrote:It's not Cork, really. Definitely something I want to see more of from our midfield though.
Agreed. Although he got into the box okay enough at Deepdale...
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Re: Jack Cork

Post by Top Claret » Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:40 pm

Jack Cork is certainly not my cup of tea and the Swansea manager will more than likely be of the same opinion.

Cork has most certainly been brought in has a defensive midfielder, as he is possibly the most defensive type of midfielder I have ever seen.

He can be very frustrating, he offers and looks composed on the ball but offers little going forward and rarely feeds a through ball down the channels .

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by HelloHiGoodbye » Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:49 pm

Top Claret wrote:Jack Cork is certainly not my cup of tea and the Swansea manager will more than likely be of the same opinion.

Cork has most certainly been brought in has a defensive midfielder, as he is possibly the most defensive type of midfielder I have ever seen.

He can be very frustrating, he offers and looks composed on the ball but offers little going forward and rarely feeds a through ball down the channels .
Is that a problem? We need someone to keep hold of the ball better. It was a big weakness last season. Sure - Cork isn't necessarily going to be spending a lot of time in the opposition's half but to find a player who does what he does AND is an attacking threat will cost a fortune and are, quite frankly, rare. Signing Cork will facilitate Hendrick (and Defour perhaps) to play further forward who definitely have attributes going forward.

Cork would be a fantastic signing.
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Re: Jack Cork

Post by piston broke » Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:58 pm

Gives us so many options if this goes through.
3 at the back with Westwood and Cork in front of them.
Usual 4-4-2, with Cork and Jeff in the middle.
Even an old fashioned 4-3-3, highly unlikely, with Westwood, Cork & Hendrick. With two holding midfielders Hendrick would be able to carry the ball more. One of his main strengths for me but we don't see enough of it.
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Re: Jack Cork

Post by Top Claret » Tue Jul 11, 2017 4:01 pm

I can't see Cork being up to much in a 442, it has got to be a 451. He is not creative enough for a 442 and does not score goals

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by Blackrod » Tue Jul 11, 2017 4:01 pm

I think Cork is a good footballer and comfortable on the ball but was surprised by this signing. It must be with a view to different formations and getting Hendrick further forward.

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by claretdom » Tue Jul 11, 2017 4:06 pm

Negatives for Cork are now moving to helps to keep possession and allows to play different formations.

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by Chester Perry » Tue Jul 11, 2017 4:22 pm

I think that the signings of Walters and Cork together with the speculation of the Palace guy (apologies for forgetting his name) is about replacing the experience and matchcraft of Marney, Barton and Boyd - all (because of Keane) without dipping into the normal transfer budget. This has been a key aspect of our success under Dyche - finding a way to win or not to lose at this level is something that Hendrick, Brady, JBG and to a lesser extent Westwood are still learning - too my mind this is clever management, mixing skill, experience and potential to allow the club to grow
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Re: Jack Cork

Post by jlup1980 » Tue Jul 11, 2017 4:27 pm

His ball retention is very good. I'm not too concerned whether he plays decisive through balls personally, just that he keeps the ball moving and doesn't lose it cheaply. Barton was very poor for doing that last season. Westwood was an improvement when he came into the team in the last month and Cork is similar. He'll be a terrific signing.

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by bobinho » Tue Jul 11, 2017 4:29 pm

PaintYorkClaretnBlue wrote:Let's hope that he has plenty in the tank!
Not to mention a bloody good shot sir!!!
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Re: Jack Cork

Post by Vegas Claret » Tue Jul 11, 2017 4:34 pm

People seem to be forgetting that he played in a team that on their day play some superb football - he was an integral part of that. We've not beaten Swansea when he's played (3 out of the 4 PL games). One part of a cog and all that.

Another good signing imho
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Re: Jack Cork

Post by fidelcastro » Tue Jul 11, 2017 4:38 pm

What's the matter with you Viva?

Far too many sensible and rational posts from you these days! :)
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Re: Jack Cork

Post by JohnMac » Tue Jul 11, 2017 4:40 pm

CORK?

There is at least a tenuous Irish connection there :lol:

Good signing, well pleased with things so far.

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by Bin Ont Turf » Tue Jul 11, 2017 4:43 pm

fidelcastro wrote:What's the matter with you Viva?

Far too many sensible and rational posts from you these days! :)

He moved from Dallas to Las Vegas across the desert on a horse with no name, la la laaa, la, la la la.

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by BleedingClaret » Tue Jul 11, 2017 4:53 pm

I said earlier in the thread, reference signing Cork "not for me".
Really liked him when he was here, disappointed when we lost him and sort of realised we'd been lucky to get a player of that quality for a time, but couldn't realistically expect to be able to keep hold of that standard of player.
I think the fact that I can now feel I can pick and choose on this shows how far Burnley have come and our expectations evolve with that progress.
Have to admit it's hardly a disaster, and I'll probably be eating humble pie when he's orchestrating our midfield.
We really are evolving.

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by Rileybobs » Tue Jul 11, 2017 4:55 pm

BleedingClaret wrote:Have to admit it's hardly a disaster, and I'll probably be heating humble pie when he's orchestrating our midfield.
We really are evolving.
You should never heat humble pie.

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by Herts Clarets » Tue Jul 11, 2017 4:58 pm

Is he an upgrade on what we already have? If so then a good move. Replacement for Dean Marney?

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by bfc1984 » Tue Jul 11, 2017 5:04 pm

The last guy who's game I thought may not suit 442 was joey Barton,so let's just see think he could be a cracking signing

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by BleedingClaret » Tue Jul 11, 2017 5:07 pm

Rileybobs wrote:You should never heat humble pie.
Best heated on cold match days :-)
Well spotted... Saw it and changed it...

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by Vegas Claret » Tue Jul 11, 2017 5:08 pm

Bin Ont Turf wrote:He moved from Dallas to Las Vegas across the desert on a horse with no name, la la laaa, la, la la la.
The difference between living in Dallas and Vegas that evident ? :lol:

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by BleedingClaret » Tue Jul 11, 2017 5:09 pm

Herts Clarets wrote:Is he an upgrade on what we already have? If so then a good move. Replacement for Dean Marney?
You don't replace Dean Marney...
We can rebuild him

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by boyyanno » Tue Jul 11, 2017 5:12 pm

I think Cork is a good player who has been undersold by a lot on here. The only real comparisons with Jones are that he retains the ball well, and that some fans don't see the value in it.

Dyche's system will be far more effective if we can keep the ball better. It means better movement, more space, and ultimately better chances. Someone like Cork gets few plaudits because they don't finish the moves, but that never tells the whole story. Aside from his ball retention I think he'll add a good presence to the midfield, he's got good experience and captained Swansea last year as well as being a decent all-round footballer. Fantastic start to the transfer window for us thus far.
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Re: Jack Cork

Post by Steve-Harpers-perm » Tue Jul 11, 2017 5:14 pm

Signed 4 year deal something else for folk to no doubt find fault with!

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by BleedingClaret » Tue Jul 11, 2017 5:15 pm

£8mil rising to 10
4 year deal... wow

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by Quicknick » Tue Jul 11, 2017 5:15 pm

It has been a great start to the window. Hell, if we got Britt A in next week, we won't be able to cope with the excitement.
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Re: Jack Cork

Post by burnleytom » Tue Jul 11, 2017 5:44 pm

Deal is done. He flew to Ireland to join up with the squad just after 2pm today.

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by Cubanclaret » Tue Jul 11, 2017 5:45 pm

Losing Keane also hastens the importance of this kind of player. Cork will add more of a shield to our central defence, particularly to the threat of counter attack. Keane's speed in reacting to danger was a strength we'll miss and I'd expect Cork to operate inbetween the defensive /midfield line.

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by burnleytom » Tue Jul 11, 2017 5:47 pm

On another interesting note, I've just realised that Paul Clement, the manager who has just sold him, used to be a PE teacher at the secondary school Jack went to. I haven't had the chance to check if there was any overlap in the times they were there though.

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Re: Jack Cork

Post by ElectroClaret » Tue Jul 11, 2017 5:49 pm

Quicknick wrote: Hell, if we got Britt A in next week, we won't be able to cope with the excitement.
Don't worry, there'll always be the usual crew to pour cold water
on proceedings.

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