Diego Costa

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:47 pm

Word on the street is that we are interested in replacing Barnes with Diego Costa.

Straight from the mouth of Keith Blackburn who knows his stuff when it comes to BFC.

Keith broke the news about us signing Will Norris among others.

karatekid · Post by **karatekid** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:48 pm

Claret Till I Die · Post by **Claret Till I Die** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:49 pm

To be fair he knows a striker when he sees one

Hedontplayforyou · Post by **Hedontplayforyou** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:49 pm

Bit early isn’t it?

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:52 pm

Claret Till I Die wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:49 pm
To be fair he knows a striker when he sees one

Think he was influential in Gaz Evans big money move to Burnley United circa 1994.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:55 pm

The club wouldn't even take on Costa Coffee

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:55 pm

claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:55 pm
The club wouldn't even take on Costa Coffee

Ironically it was over the road in Rhode Island where Keith mentioned this. Perhaps one to many espressos. But I would love this to be true. What a statement.

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:59 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:55 pm
What a statement.

indeed a smashed salary ceiling for a temporary stop gap, is there anything he do on the development side for our kids?

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:59 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:55 pm
Ironically it was over the road in Rhode Island where Keith mentioned this. Perhaps one to many espressos. But I would love this to be true. What a statement.

The statement is more likely to be Jordan Rhodes

Claret Till I Die · Post by **Claret Till I Die** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:06 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:55 pm
Ironically it was over the road in Rhode Island where Keith mentioned this. Perhaps one to many espressos. But I would love this to be true. What a statement.

Was he eating a boiled egg when he thought of Gaz Evans ?

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:23 pm

Chester Perry wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:59 pm
indeed a smashed salary ceiling for a temporary stop gap, is there anything he do on the development side for our kids?

It has to be broken at some point. Why would any player worth his salt complain if we brought in one of the greatest strikers in a generation?

His experience and ability to mentor our young prospects would be worth it alone. But still a top player that would perfectly suit our style.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:24 pm

Claret Till I Die wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:06 pm
Was he eating a boiled egg when he thought of Gaz Evans ?

A baked potato. With chilli and cheese.

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:25 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:47 pm
Word on the street is that we are interested in replacing Barnes with Diego Costa.

Straight from the mouth of Keith Blackburn who knows his stuff when it comes to BFC.

Keith broke the news about us signing Will Norris among others.

This has to be a wind up

randomclaret2 · Post by **randomclaret2** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:25 pm

claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:59 pm
The statement is more likely to be Jordan Rhodes

Sadly Rhodes has re-signed for Huddersfield

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:27 pm

I knew we were looking to bring in new faces, but blinkin' eck !!!

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:48 pm

randomclaret2 wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:25 pm
Sadly Rhodes has re-signed for Huddersfield

ffs the new owners can't even compete with Huddersfield

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 3:20 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:23 pm
It has to be broken at some point. Why would any player worth his salt complain if we brought in one of the greatest strikers in a generation?

His experience and ability to mentor our young prospects would be worth it alone. But still a top player that would perfectly suit our style.

broken yes smashed no, not in such uncertain times, when we are desperately clawing for additional revenues and finding are cash reserves so heavily depleted

It would be a lot cheaper to bring in a specialist coach, like Newcastle did earlier this year - the transformation was remarkable, without any of the baggage

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 3:30 pm

His goal scoring record in his 2nd spell at Atletico was very poor compared to his Chelsea time.
It's no coincidence that they went out and signed Suarez, who's scoring record is vastly superior to Costa's, despite being 2 yrs older.

Monster of a player at Chelsea, but he's in a decline by the looks of it and we probably wouldn't suit him.

He was also on £250k a week there..

Goobs · Post by **Goobs** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 3:48 pm

Bloody hell CFC. Is business that slow at the moment? Maybe you need to get back to Daisy and fill your time filming videos with Qaz..... Sorry "the Venky's" so we don't get these daft posts

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 3:49 pm

I went to bed and it was June 2nd, I've woken up on April 1st, epic sleep

grapidianclaret · Post by **grapidianclaret** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 3:51 pm

Well there goes the red card record.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:01 pm

Chester Perry wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 03, 2021 3:20 pm
broken yes smashed no, not in such uncertain times, when we are desperately clawing for additional revenues and finding are cash reserves so heavily depleted

It would be a lot cheaper to bring in a specialist coach, like Newcastle did earlier this year - the transformation was remarkable, without any of the baggage

How many shirts would a new coach sell?

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:02 pm

Goobs wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 03, 2021 3:48 pm
Bloody hell CFC. Is business that slow at the moment? Maybe you need to get back to Daisy and fill your time filming videos with Qaz..... Sorry "the Venky's" so we don't get these daft posts

Couldn’t be busier, fortunately.

I do occasionally get a break mind.

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:02 pm

Totally bonkers- so a good replacement for our Ash.

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:05 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:01 pm
How many shirts would a new coach sell?

How many additional shirts at a 7% margin would costa Sell and how would that factor to his wages - No player has ever justified their sale/signing in shirt sales as Florentino Perez knows

Longsidelenny1882 · Post by **Longsidelenny1882** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:11 pm

Hope it’s true think Diego Costa will be a great signing once he is dyche fit utc

WazzaClaret · Post by **WazzaClaret** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:12 pm

This would be mental

Is there an actual link?

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:16 pm

WazzaClaret wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:12 pm
This would be mental
Is there an actual link?

Just been having coffee with Keith that’s all Wazza but he knows his stuff.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:18 pm

Chester Perry wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:05 pm
How many additional shirts at a 7% margin would costa Sell and how would that factor to his wages - No player has ever justified their sale/signing in shirt sales as Florentino Perez knows

Ian Wright paid for his free transfer several times over.

BurnleyPaul · Post by **BurnleyPaul** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:19 pm

(1) This is a truly epic batshit crazy transfer rumour.
(2) Itd be great if it happened- just to see the faces of EVERY other football club, fan, reporter etc in the country.
(3) I sincerely doubt it would EVER happen.

I wonder if Tripps is friends with him and could put a good word in though?

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:30 pm

In talks with Besiktas according to Twitter.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:36 pm

Pearcey wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:30 pm
In talks with Besiktas according to Twitter.

Keith is?

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:42 pm

Pearcey wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:30 pm
In talks with Besiktas according to Twitter.

Surely we can compete with Besiktas

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:46 pm

gandhisflipflop wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:42 pm
Surely we can compete with Besiktas

Funnily enough Keith and I were there just a few months back doing a bit of scouting. Got back stage access for the game with Hateyspor. Seriously impressive set up and if they want him they’ve git every chance.

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:48 pm

Could be explosive next year with Yaya Toure and Joe Allen feeding the ball to him.

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 5:03 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:18 pm
Ian Wright paid for his free transfer several times over.

in shirt sales? I would love to see that evidence and remember I am talking about the profit on the shirt sale not the retail price

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 5:17 pm

Wood & Costa up front would be a handful to say the least. Can’t see it though.

Nonayforever · Post by **Nonayforever** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 6:37 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:47 pm
Word on the street is that we are interested in replacing Barnes with Diego Costa.

Straight from the mouth of Keith Blackburn who knows his stuff when it comes to BFC.

Keith broke the news about us signing Will Norris among others.

This is the kind of trip an American with big ideas, but no idea dreams up.

And by the way, Costa will never be an adequate replacement for Barnes.

Hibsclaret · Post by **Hibsclaret** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 6:55 pm

He wants 4 million euros net at Besiktas so basically about 120+ per week gross. Tbh the new owners may have different views to our previous regime in terms of how the finances work. I would say it is very doable but as others have said very unlikely indeed.

superdimitri · Post by **superdimitri** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 7:34 pm

Nonayforever wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 03, 2021 6:37 pm
And by the way, Costa will never be an adequate replacement for Barnes.

52 goals in 89 appearance for Chelsea says otherwise. We could only dream to sign a player of his caliber, even if he is a lot older now. Absolutely handful of a player who would fit our system perfectly.

2 Bee Holed · Post by **2 Bee Holed** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 9:29 pm

Tbh. I'm surprised anyone is biting.

CnBtruntru · Post by **CnBtruntru** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 9:31 pm

We could use the 30 mill from Chris Wood sale to fund his wages for the season

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 9:40 pm

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 03, 2021 3:49 pm
I went to bed and it was June 2nd, I've woken up on April 1st, epic sleep

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 11:26 pm

Saw Him and Trippier in the Park View Chippy on Tuesday .... Keith was in the nearby park on the Rocking horse...Tbf it's not a million miles away from Turf Moor either. Cricketfield Broke the the news on Andre's Arrival also.

superdimitri · Post by **superdimitri** » Fri Jun 04, 2021 12:29 am

I saw him in Costa coffee. He told me it was the only part of Burnley he felt was cultured.

CharlieinNewMexico · Post by **CharlieinNewMexico** » Fri Jun 04, 2021 8:35 am

superdimitri wrote: ↑
Fri Jun 04, 2021 12:29 am
I saw him in Costa coffee. He told me it was the only part of Burnley he felt was cultured.

There’s no Yogurt shop?