This could be a chicken/egg situation.
Mr Pace trying to secure outside funding to guarantee VK a decent transfer kitty. VK not committing to the job unless funds are available…..investors not committing until VK is appointed.
Just my thoughts.

enduroclaret wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 10:57 am

This could be a chicken/egg situation.
Mr Pace trying to secure outside funding to guarantee VK a decent transfer kitty. VK not committing to the job unless funds are available…..investors not committing until VK is appointed.
Just my thoughts.

Oh no not another one, are you mates with Jamesy?

CrosspoolClarets wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 9:51 am

Kompany in, Premier League agree to pay us £100m compensation, new investors and 10 new players including Lewandowski who is said to like the challenge of the Championship.

The little mention of Lewandowski, have you heard that from a trusted source?
It's just that quite a few on here have a trusted source and none of them have mentioned Lewandowski.
I personally don't have a trusted source.
I don't even have an untrusted source.

We're nobodys child
We're nobodys child
Just like flower We're growing wild
We've got no managers arms to hold us
And no Chairman's smiles
Nobody wants us
We're nobodys child

Juan Tanamera wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 11:04 am

The little mention of Lewandowski, have you heard that from a trusted source?
It's just that quite a few on here have a trusted source and none of them have mentioned Lewandowski.
I personally don't have a trusted source.
I don't even have an untrusted source.

For a small fee, I can be your untrusted source.
Here is your first snippet for free "Scouse woman takes small dog into Padiham vet whilst husband visits Gawthorpe"

7decades wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 11:04 am

We're nobodys child
We're nobodys child
Just like flower We're growing wild
We've got no managers arms to hold us
And no Chairman's smiles
Nobody wants us
We're nobodys child

Your 7 decades are showing here mate.

Been flat out since 6.30am this morning so had my first log on just now to read all the news about the appointment, video clips from the press conference etc.

Oh.

I imagine we will appoint VK, but probably 2 days before the season starts.

Then we'll start to think about the fact we don't actually have a team....

Isn't it all so very exciting!

Travelling Wilburys aren't that old!!

BobSykes wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 11:18 am

Been flat out since 6.30am this morning so had my first log on just now to read all the news about the appointment, video clips from the press conference etc.

Oh.

I imagine we will appoint VK, but probably 2 days before the season starts.

Then we'll start to think about the fact we don't actually have a team....

Isn't it all so very exciting!

Having had a pre-season of internal 5-a-side games.

Juan Tanamera wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 11:04 am

The little mention of Lewandowski, have you heard that from a trusted source?
It's just that quite a few on here have a trusted source and none of them have mentioned Lewandowski.
I personally don't have a trusted source.
I don't even have an untrusted source.

I have an untrusted source I can lend you JT

7decades wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 11:19 am

Travelling Wilburys aren't that old!!

I'm in my 7th decade and remember this version too.

https://youtu.be/iCNN71bBqkM

7decades wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 10:46 am

Tomasson's Rovers versus somebody's Clarets

It's nailed on that you've got Kompany, so probably nothing to worry about.

The work permit thing is odd, though. Tomasson has a UEFA Pro Licence. It looks like Kompany has the same. Apparently Tomasson was decided upon towards the end of last week, at which point an offer and application for a work visa will have been made. Assuming Rovers aren't foolish enough to announce his appointment without an approved work visa, that tells me a fast-tracked work permit should only take a few days or so. So the delay in the work permit surely can't be down to qualifications... can it? I don't know how long this has been rumbling on for you, but it seems like weeks.

Nixon is repeatedly telling everyone to calm down, chill, don't be an idiot, and so on. But then he's been doing that regarding Kirchner and Derby for the last few weeks! Personally I don't think it can be anything to do with a work permit, but whatever it is will probably be never known. I think it'll sort itself out.

Right, that does it. I’m not opening this thread again! I’ll just wait for the club to ring me with an update.

Juan Tanamera wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 11:04 am

The little mention of Lewandowski, have you heard that from a trusted source?
It's just that quite a few on here have a trusted source and none of them have mentioned Lewandowski.
I personally don't have a trusted source.
I don't even have an untrusted source.

You can trust Heinz sauce Juan

RumRogers wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 11:27 am

It's nailed on that you've got Kompany, so probably nothing to worry about.

The work permit thing is odd, though. Tomasson has a UEFA Pro Licence. It looks like Kompany has the same. Apparently Tomasson was decided upon towards the end of last week, at which point an offer and application for a work visa will have been made. Assuming Rovers aren't foolish enough to announce his appointment without an approved work visa, that tells me a fast-tracked work permit should only take a few days or so. So the delay in the work permit surely can't be down to qualifications... can it? I don't know how long this has been rumbling on for you, but it seems like weeks.

Nixon is repeatedly telling everyone to calm down, chill, don't be an idiot, and so on. But then he's been doing that regarding Kirchner and Derby for the last few weeks! Personally I don't think it can be anything to do with a work permit, but whatever it is will probably be never known. I think it'll sort itself out.

Foolish or not, Rovers have specifically said that he hasn't got a work permit yet.

https://twitter.com/Rovers/status/15366 ... gr%5Etweet

Juan Tanamera wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 11:27 am

I'm in my 7th decade and remember this version too.

https://youtu.be/iCNN71bBqkM

Lonnie Doggone nailed it

dsr wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 11:38 am

Foolish or not, Rovers have specifically said that he hasn't got a work permit yet.

https://twitter.com/Rovers/status/15366 ... gr%5Etweet

Whoops. I did read that the LT suggested there would be no complications like there supposedly had been with VK's work permit. I suppose nobody really knows what's going on these days.

Its done. Confirmed at last.

Lovely stuff

Now lets move on to whinging about no signings

claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:01 pm

Now lets move on to whinging about no signings

My exact thought

Great news

Now let’s sort transfers out

Its almost like it was confirmed nearly three weeks ago.............

Fabrizio Romano saying we had an agreement in principle with him since May as well

Jamesy wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 8:41 am

Yes I do. What is the reason for the hold up then? I’m all ears.

I take it the new investor came through then

Can't see it being Kompany tbh.

Thank god I'll never have to look at this thread again. Woohoo

ClaretAndJew wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 10:38 am

Another person in the know.

There's more people on here who know people at BFC than don't.

Ahem!! Yes another person in the know

Someone please burn this thread, I beg.

Excellent. My earlier post obviously chivvied them along.

Happy to assist.

Owen Coyle confirmed.

Vincent Kompany

ClaretTony wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 10:49 am

The same poster had previously said it was to be announced yesterday and that was never the case.

All I can repeat was that I was told last week that it would be Tuesday which I have posted. For now, I'll stick with that but haven't heard anything today.

Sorry CT but it was. I’m not going to get into my contact is better than yours, but

Over the line at last. Welcome aboard and good luck Vincent. Worried you're going to need it in our current situation, but here's hoping you can turn us around.

clive40golf wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:14 pm

Sorry CT but it was. I’m not going to get into my contact is better than yours, but

Sorry but it wasn't , was never going to be yesterday.

clive40golf wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:14 pm

Sorry CT but it was. I’m not going to get into my contact is better than yours, but

Again, for the benefit of all of you, the agreement was reached weeks ago

It was reported as such by everyone whose job it is to know these things

You didn't have to be ITK, you just had to be able to use a search engine!

Is he best we can do?

Seriously delighted its over the line.welcome to Turf Moor Vincent.

May as well lock this thread now. Would be something else to celebrate!

might need it again mid october

Pearcey wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:27 pm

May as well lock this thread now. Would be something else to celebrate!

Agree! Lets get that big padlock on now the next manager has finally been named and confirmed.

claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:05 pm

I take it the new investor came through then

Probably. You couldn’t resist a dig could you?

spt_claret wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 9:51 am

Apart from Burnley fans the general chatter I've encountered amongst fans is "big gamble, might get some City freebies, not really done much". Pundits and analysts are a little more positive which is encouraging, the analysis of Kompanys tactics recently was a brilliant read, does seem similar to Dyche pre-2020 (ie when we actually did play decent efficient football) just with slower buildup and an unusual role for the holding midfielder. But it's on fairly small and niche sports media sites.

Conventional wisdom isn't always right, nor is popular consensus, so I'm not placing too much stock in wider fan reaction, just making the point that while the Kompany rumour mill does get us a paper article every few days I'm not really seeing much positive sports buzz outside the Burnley bubble. Not seeing negativity either for what it's worth. More a reaction of interested bemusement.

Kompany has generated interest amongst the fans and is a big name signing. The club will see it as a statement of intent and a PR opportunity.

It has generated some positive media interest at a time when almost everything is negative. It is largely seen by fans as progressive appointment

I agree there is also an element of "meh", and what's he done so far and who cares about Burnley.

It could be Chris Waddle all over again but in terms of the club this is an appointment based on name and not management record.

Anyway it seems to be done now and has already been covered by Sky, the BBC, the Independent, The Telegraph etc.

brexit wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:32 pm

might need it again mid october

Thats the spirit

brexit wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:32 pm

might need it again mid october

I wouldn't worry about that - they'd have to have it agreed already to get it sealed and publicised by October.

Jamesy wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 8:41 am

Yes I do. What is the reason for the hold up then? I’m all ears.

It's down to claret & blue tape...... a lot easier to get entangled in than the traditional red tape apparently!!!

7decades wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 10:36 am

Snails pace

Is that the Chairman's new nickname?

ClaretPete001 wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:56 pm

Kompany has generated interest amongst the fans and is a big name signing. The club will see it as a statement of intent and a PR opportunity.

It has generated some positive media interest at a time when almost everything is negative. It is largely seen by fans as progressive appointment

I agree there is also an element of "meh", and what's he done so far and who cares about Burnley.

It could be Chris Waddle all over again but in terms of the club this is an appointment based on name and not management record.

Anyway it seems to be done now and has already been covered by Sky, the BBC, the Independent, The Telegraph etc.

When Dyche was appointed, people were saying, "Who?"
I think every appointment carries a risk but someone who likes to play football on the ground, can attract players, wishes to bring in younger players and seems to be on the same page as Pace with regards to vision, sounds good to me.

brexit wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:32 pm

might need it again mid october

Are you ever happy? You wanted Dyche out and you got your wish, now you're already doubting Kompany before he's even got his feet under the table, just give him a fair crack of the whip, and you never know you might be pleasantly surprised.

I don’t get the comparisons with Waddle. He couldn’t be arsed. He was never really interested. He signed some appalling players, one of whom I was surprised was actually a footballer.

Just give the guy some time to work with what he has, bring in what he believes is required and see if the signs are promising. It’s a big rebuild. He’ll need time and support.

Smile wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:41 pm

When Dyche was appointed, people were saying, "Who?"
I think every appointment carries a risk but someone who likes to play football on the ground, can attract players, wishes to bring in younger players and seems to be on the same page as Pace with regards to vision, sounds good to me.

If you want to build teams than can punch above their weight you have to build efficient teams.

If you want to play the prettiest football you have to have the most money.

Peter Crouch played for so long in the Premiership because although Lionel Messi could outplay anyone in the world he couldn't outjump a 6 foot 7 inch elbowy Centre Forward who knows how to head a ball.