Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

burnley007 · Post by **burnley007** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 3:57 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 14, 2021 3:15 pm
A few years ago the club would use a brand new pen for a player to sign the forms with. They were special pens which were then presented to the player.

It was stopped as a cost cutting exercise.

Seriously???

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 3:58 pm

williamjblazkowicz wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 14, 2021 3:56 pm
Are you trying to tell me we can't afford a jumbo pack of biros?

They were slightly better quality than that.

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 3:58 pm

I wonder if it coincided with Argos switching to pencils..

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:06 pm

Fabrizio romano has just said

“ Ashley Young is negotiating with Burnley - also Watford want him and Inter offered to extend the contract but Burnley are pushing”

williamjblazkowicz · Post by **williamjblazkowicz** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:10 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 14, 2021 3:58 pm
They were slightly better quality than that.

Ha! To be fair, you did say they were "special" (which a jumbo pack of biros definitely wouldn't be!).

COBBLE · Post by **COBBLE** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:22 pm

Tony, Stephens, Parker or Montblanc?

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:54 pm

Jakubclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 14, 2021 2:49 pm
https://fieldinsider.com/footballers-retire-in-30s/

Field Insider: Why do Footballers Retire in Their 30s ? | Analysis

Sorry, reads like an exercise given to one of the young interns.

What about the improvements in medical science, nutritional science and all the other modern aids to fitness?

What about the better football pitches and the better footballs?

Is it really true that when you reach your 30s you want to retire to spend more time with your family? And, then there are all the other "football obligations" that apparently "wear them out" and make footballers want to retire - which I take these to include the international/intercontinental travel out of season - often to international football competitions and world cups? There'd be no football pundits if any of this bit had any truth.

Stanley Matthews may have been exceptional playing First Division until late 40s (was it 48 at Stoke). Ronaldo isn't doing too badly at 36.

No mention in the article that the amount of money they've been paid might be a factor, though there will be many who will always want to keep earning - and not just through punditry and the media.

Ashley Young will be a great signing and a great addition to the squad. Sky is reporting that Sean Dyche was his captain at Watford when Young made his debut. (I don't know if Young or Dyche left Watford first). Sky says 1 year deal plus 1 year option - it doesn't say whether the option is triggered by the number of appearances or is simply the club's option. What's not to like?

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Im_not_Robbie_Blake · Post by **Im_not_Robbie_Blake** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:58 pm

Who is Fabrizio Romano?

claretrobo1 · Post by **claretrobo1** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 5:09 pm

Im_not_Robbie_Blake wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:58 pm
Who is Fabrizio Romano?

Sky Italy. Knows his stuff when it comes to transfers

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 5:36 pm

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:06 pm
Fabrizio romano has just said

“ Ashley Young is negotiating with Burnley - also Watford want him and Inter offered to extend the contract but Burnley are pushing”

Would not shock me for him to end up re-signing for Inter or for our offer to be used as a bargaining ploy with Watford.

Overall, if it comes off, a good signing. I think we should view it as a Brady replacement. And I can’t imagine anyone would argue that isn’t an improvement in squad strength/depth.

Also provides cover for Charlie, meaning Pieters could cover Mee - reducing the urgency to sign Worrall. No bad thing given limited funds.

Jakubclaret · Post by **Jakubclaret** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 5:55 pm

Paul Waine wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:54 pm
Field Insider: Why do Footballers Retire in Their 30s ? | Analysis

Sorry, reads like an exercise given to one of the young interns.

What about the improvements in medical science, nutritional science and all the other modern aids to fitness?

What about the better football pitches and the better footballs?

Is it really true that when you reach your 30s you want to retire to spend more time with your family? And, then there are all the other "football obligations" that apparently "wear them out" and make footballers want to retire - which I take these to include the international/intercontinental travel out of season - often to international football competitions and world cups? There'd be no football pundits if any of this bit had any truth.

Stanley Matthews may have been exceptional playing First Division until late 40s (was it 48 at Stoke). Ronaldo isn't doing too badly at 36.

No mention in the article that the amount of money they've been paid might be a factor, though there will be many who will always want to keep earning - and not just through punditry and the media.

Ashley Young will be a great signing and a great addition to the squad. Sky is reporting that Sean Dyche was his captain at Watford when Young made his debut. (I don't know if Young or Dyche left Watford first). Sky says 1 year deal plus 1 year option - it doesn't say whether the option is triggered by the number of appearances or is simply the club's option. What's not to like?

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Well you would say that your mind is already made up & I don’t think anything anybody could say would change that, there’s every possibility you could be right & I’m wrong & he turns out to be the tonic we need, I can see the sense in some ways the addition would offer, believe me I hope you are right on this 1.

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:00 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 14, 2021 3:15 pm
A few years ago the club would use a brand new pen for a player to sign the forms with. They were special pens which were then presented to the player.

It was stopped as a cost cutting exercise.

Why doesn’t that surprise me. Laughable.

Maple Leafs · Post by **Maple Leafs** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:49 pm

Ashley young the ex Man utd now Inter Milan player.

randomclaret2 · Post by **randomclaret2** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:55 pm

No way

Hibsclaret · Post by **Hibsclaret** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:57 pm

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:58 pm

England won the World Cup in 66

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:01 pm

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:58 pm
England won the World Cup in 66

Controversially.

Zlatan · Post by **Zlatan** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:03 pm

Sherlock you have not defecated

Stevie2112 · Post by **Stevie2112** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:05 pm

Montblanc pens aren't cheap.Anywhere from about £200 to £1000

Papabendi · Post by **Papabendi** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:22 pm

It’s a yes from me

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:25 pm

Yes. Absolutely yes. Yes ten times over. YES!

ClaretDiver · Post by **ClaretDiver** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:25 pm

Yes frmo me if it happens!

Longsidelenny1882 · Post by **Longsidelenny1882** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:27 pm

No. Utc

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:30 pm

Longsidelenny1882 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:27 pm
No. Utc

Definite yes from me.

Also need another younger, fast winger, but great addition.

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:31 pm

Yes and no for me.
Could be great, could go wrong

pushpinpussy · Post by **pushpinpussy** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:31 pm

There are only 2 reasons people would say no to this question. You are thick and stupid

BabylonClaret · Post by **BabylonClaret** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:31 pm

It's a yes from Mr. Free transfer, good player, better than our current options

Milltown1882 · Post by **Milltown1882** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:32 pm

Guys just played 34 times in a team that won Serie A it’s a yes all day. He has been capped by England quite a lot though so you know how our fans feel about players that have had successful careers given the exceptional reception Hart and Lennon received here.

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:32 pm

pushpinpussy wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:31 pm
There are only 2 reasons people would say no to this question. You are thick and stupid

I take it you'd say no, then

Whitgord · Post by **Whitgord** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:34 pm

Yes please

Silkyskills1 · Post by **Silkyskills1** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:35 pm

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:43 pm

I think he’s a excellent addition if he is within our wage framework.

We still desperately need a younger winger to come in

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:47 pm

Prefer Charlie and Erik myself but can’t hurt

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:50 pm

SalisburyClaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:47 pm
Prefer Charlie and Erik myself but can’t hurt

That was my first thought but reading the other thread it appears he can play both sides. I believe he would start so who drops to the bench?
YES from me.

alf_resco · Post by **alf_resco** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:51 pm

36 in a couple of weeks and what will he want in wages/signing on fees?
He's hardly the future is he?
It's a no from me.

randomclaret2 · Post by **randomclaret2** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:51 pm

Who will dare to be labelled " thick and stupid " ?

andyh · Post by **andyh** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:51 pm

Left back is possibly our strongest position.

Dwight only plays left wing.

I’m struggling to see where Young fits.

Having said that his personality seems top notch and he was an excellent player.

If he played on the right he would be a great addition. Maybe he could do that Ive just not seen it.

conyoviejo · Post by **conyoviejo** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:54 pm

I'm thick ,stupid and elderly so it's a No from me..

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:54 pm

andyh wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:51 pm
Left back is possibly our strongest position.

Dwight only plays left wing.

I’m struggling to see where Young fits.

Having said that his personality seems top notch and he was an excellent player.

If he played on the right he would be a great addition. Maybe he could do that Ive just not seen it.

I’m pretty sure he will coming in at right mid

Zlatan · Post by **Zlatan** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:55 pm

Definitely a yes from me provided it doesn’t break the salary structure and derail the team spirit we have

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:56 pm

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:54 pm
I’m pretty sure he will coming in at right mid

I agree.

But versatile enough to cover Dwight or Charlie if needed.

Basically a massive upgrade on Brady. If we’d been offered to swap young for Brady last Jan I doubt any fans would’ve been a “no”.

ksrclaret · Post by **ksrclaret** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:57 pm

Aye go on then.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:58 pm

Have we signed loads of players that I've not noticed in the past week?

Yes, because he's versatile

Yes, because he's a winner

Yes, because he's bloody good

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:58 pm

No.
Past it.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:59 pm

IanMcL wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:58 pm
No.
Past it.

Zlatan · Post by **Zlatan** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:59 pm

I said yes. I am concerned we’re looking at older players of a higher quality in an attempt to step up to the next level. If he comes it needs to be one of a few decent signings that includes younger talented players too

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:59 pm

It's funny really.
I've never really noticed Ashley Young as either being outstanding or crap.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:59 pm

100% yes, super fit, very experienced, winner

I see no downside

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:01 pm

If he plays on the right then a definite No - we don’t need another player playing out of position on our right wing

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:02 pm

Yes.
He could potentially provide the same spark as Defour, he's got experience/knowledge to pass on to the younger lads.