ARTICLE: Midfielder Cullen signed from Anderlecht

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:11 pm

Signing confirmed

See link

https://www.uptheclarets.com/midfielder ... anderlecht

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:13 pm

I know nothing about this lad other than what I’ve read, which sounds very promising. Quite how our defence will fare this season, I don’t know, but at least the centre of midfield has options and hopefully more quality.

leelad · Post by **leelad** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:14 pm

Looking forward to watching him play. Welcome to the Turf.

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:15 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:11 pm
Signing confirmed

See link

https://www.uptheclarets.com/midfielder ... anderlecht

Written pre Collins’ departure, Tony?

summitclaret · Post by **summitclaret** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:15 pm

This is probably the most important of our signings so far this pre-season.

s6t9a2f3f · Post by **s6t9a2f3f** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:16 pm

Lots of people talking about "rebuilding" but unless we get promotion surely our best/better players are always going to be sold ?
Either to survive / finance the debt etc etc our owners aren't rich ones unlike some so all our good players are always "going to be for sale"
How can you rebuild / build your team around your best/better/talented younger players when there always going to be sold ?

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:16 pm

Cullen turned down interest from La Liga and Bundesliga according to Andy Jones.

I reckon he will be one of the leagues best midfielders this season and give us a real chance of promotion.

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:17 pm

s6t9a2f3f wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:16 pm
Lots of people talking about "rebuilding" but unless we get promotion surely our best/better players are always going to be sold ?
Either to survive / finance the debt etc etc our owners aren't rich ones unlike some so all our good players are always "going to be for sale"
How can you rebuild / build your team around your best/better/talented younger players when there always going to be sold ?

I think this is something we need to accept for a club our size.

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:18 pm

Good news. May have to tweak the article now Collins has gone.

Think that’s centre mid sorted now, just need a couple of centre halves and a couple of strikers. 6 in and more to come. Mind boggling.

LoveCurryPies · Post by **LoveCurryPies** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:18 pm

A friend who is a West Ham supporter says he’s very good.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:19 pm

Clear that he was instrumental in the way Kompany set up at Anderlecht so someone who can slot straight into the system is a big positive.

Nonayforever · Post by **Nonayforever** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:19 pm

Normally this would be an exciting signing, adding a decent player to the squad. Now it just feels like papering over the cracks.

I do wish him well however.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:19 pm

MrTopTier wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:18 pm
Good news. May have to tweak the article now Collins has gone.

Think that’s centre mid sorted now, just need a couple of centre halves and a couple of strikers. 6 in and more to come. Mind boggling.

Doubt we’ll sign more centre halves. 3 out, 3 in already.

1 striker, 1 keeper and 1 attacking midfielder / winger required.

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:20 pm

s6t9a2f3f wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:16 pm
Lots of people talking about "rebuilding" but unless we get promotion surely our best/better players are always going to be sold ?
Either to survive / finance the debt etc etc our owners aren't rich ones unlike some so all our good players are always "going to be for sale"
How can you rebuild / build your team around your best/better/talented younger players when there always going to be sold ?

Buying and selling for a profit is the aim for the majority of clubs though

See Brentford as an example of a club selling for decent money but still managing to get promoted, so it's certainly doable despite your usual pessimistic outlook on Burnley FC.

Stalbansclaret · Post by **Stalbansclaret** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:23 pm

My Charlton supporting chum (Cullen played over 60 games for them) tells me he's a very good player with excellent attitude.

claretbob · Post by **claretbob** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:26 pm

Looks a cracking signing who has already had championship experience. Charlton fans really rated him and the price looks very reasonable. Is he the Joey Barton figure we have been craving?

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:29 pm

Looks a solid signing. We’ve got great options in centre mid now.

gukwonan · Post by **gukwonan** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:30 pm

Welcome Josh Cullen! Like others, I’ve found promising assessments from fans of his previous clubs. Hope his time here shines as well. Appreciate how he will likely reprise his role under Kompany at Anderlecht, and hopefully the team can better transition to the manager’s new style of play.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:34 pm

DCWat wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:15 pm
Written pre Collins’ departure, Tony?

It was, some time ago. I usually have a quick read through again before publishing it but I’m out on way to u18 game so just got it online.

Now amended.

rufus lumley · Post by **rufus lumley** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:34 pm

Happy about this we have been one Josh down since Benson left.

Longsider · Post by **Longsider** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:37 pm

My mate follows the ROI and says he is a good player, very unfussy and an excellent passer of the ball.

claretbob · Post by **claretbob** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:37 pm

I don’t understand the papering over the cracks analogy. We are signing young, hungry players seemingly desperate to play for VK. We’ve lost Tarks, Pope and Collins who all clearly wanted to leave the club and Mee who could have signed a new contract 6 months ago but didn’t. We’ve no idea if he did finally want to stay.

AwayClaret · Post by **AwayClaret** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:40 pm

Welcome Joshy boy. See you at Shrewsbury.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:44 pm

Great signing.

Dingo · Post by **Dingo** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:44 pm

Another one I know little to nothing about, but can't wait to see all these new players.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:53 pm

Dingo wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:44 pm
Another one I know little to nothing about, but can't wait to see all these new players.

A chap and his mrs who come in The Maypole each week on a Friday night (season tkt holders at B'ford City) say he is very good

Boss Hogg · Post by **Boss Hogg** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:55 pm

Sounds a good player for the level we are at. Can’t understand any negativity at all. Just a striker and gk needed until Cornet or McNeil go. Really hope we can keep one of them.

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:01 pm

Excited by this one. The words of fans of his previous clubs are absolutely glowing - always says a lot.

ksrclaret · Post by **ksrclaret** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:03 pm

This appears to be a very good signing on a number of levels. Excellent news.

CatonClaret · Post by **CatonClaret** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:04 pm

Welcome Josh! On paper looks a fantastic signing and really think he can help implement VKs ideas with the rest of the squad, which can’t be underestimated in a game setting. Maybe even looking at the next captain?

His interview on the club website seems to tick a lot of boxes the majority of our fans look for too “I think a big strength of mine is my mentality to give 100% every time I step over the white line, in training and in games. Every time I pull the shirt on, I’ll be giving 100%”

SkiptonClaret · Post by **SkiptonClaret** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:17 pm

26 ?! Sack Kompany. Clearly not on message.

Billyblah · Post by **Billyblah** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:20 pm

s6t9a2f3f wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:16 pm
Lots of people talking about "rebuilding" but unless we get promotion surely our best/better players are always going to be sold ?
Either to survive / finance the debt etc etc our owners aren't rich ones unlike some so all our good players are always "going to be for sale"
How can you rebuild / build your team around your best/better/talented younger players when there always going to be sold ?

Given that Burnley are a smaller club with no "sugar daddy" to lavish piles of money from questionable sources on expensive players buying young raw(ish) talent, developing it and selling on to "big" clubs at profit...is a positive financial model.
It's something that should have happened with the likes of Hendrick, Tarkowski, Ings and Trippier but they were all allowed to rundown contracts as the Board were unwilling/unable to attract new talent in.
Looking forward to seeing Josh Cullen.

derryclaret · Post by **derryclaret** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:28 pm

Watched him playing for Ireland the last couple of years, neat, tidy,keeps things simple, moves the ball quickly, a good pro, should do well in the championship, I think we've done good business

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:32 pm

Welcome Josh, get stuck in lad. Very excited by this capture. Hopefully we can pick up a decent young striker too.

I'm not in the "we must get promoted this season" camp, I'd be happy for us to consolidate and have a proper crack at it next year when we have gelled with the tactics, and each other.

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:32 pm

Longsider wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:37 pm
My mate follows the ROI and says he is a good player, very unfussy and an excellent passer of the ball.

Very busy player , works very hard and does the simple things . Seen a lot of him for Ireland and looking forward to see more of him playing for the Clarets

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:32 pm

derryclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:28 pm
Watched him playing for Ireland the last couple of years, neat, tidy,keeps things simple, moves the ball quickly, a good pro, should do well in the championship, I think we've done good business

Similar style to Jack Cork then?

Spiral · Post by **Spiral** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:34 pm

derryclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:28 pm
Watched him playing for Ireland the last couple of years, neat, tidy,keeps things simple, moves the ball quickly, a good pro, should do well in the championship, I think we've done good business

As far as athleticism is concerned how does he compare to Jack Cork, particularly the Cork of a few seasons ago at a similar age? All those other qualities you mention sound Cork-like which is promising.

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:34 pm

I recall him being at WH but that's about it. But people seem to rate him and the man in charge rates him which is what matters.

Welcome to the club with the proper Claret and Blue, Josh.

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:46 pm

Welcome Josh, here's to a successful and happy career as a Claret

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:52 pm

Don't know much about him, but obviously VK does, and that's good enough for me.

Midfield looking the best it's looked in years with the captures of Bastien and Cullen.

Now just need a striker as priority, keeper if WH does go, and possibly a winger depending whether Cornet or McNeil also fly the nest.

derryclaret · Post by **derryclaret** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:57 pm

Spiral wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:34 pm
As far as athleticism is concerned how does he compare to Jack Cork, particularly the Cork of a few seasons ago at a similar age? All those other qualities you mention sound Cork-like which is promising.

Jack is about 6 foot, Cullen about 5.8 or 9, so Cork would maybe be better in the air, apart from that I'd say pretty similar

arise_sir_charge · Post by **arise_sir_charge** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 8:04 pm

Follow follow follow, Josh Cullen the Burnley Pirlo.

Belgianclaret · Post by **Belgianclaret** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 8:07 pm

3 million euro, 20% of which goes to West Ham

Hard working defensive midfielder, similar ilk as Westwood I’d say

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 8:17 pm

Think he’ll be a key player for us - and just what VK needed

It Is What It Is · Post by **It Is What It Is** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 8:26 pm

Cullen a very Good signing by VK from all accounts.
What is happening with Muric???
It appeared all done and dusted last week??

Belgianclaret · Post by **Belgianclaret** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 8:26 pm

https://sporza.be/nl/2022/07/12/kompany ... 645979050/

Some nice clips on here, hope you can open link

KlyBfc · Post by **KlyBfc** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 8:29 pm

Pleased with this. The Bradford fans I know loved him and all felt he’d go on to be a top player.

Jamesy · Post by **Jamesy** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 8:29 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:16 pm
Cullen turned down interest from La Liga and Bundesliga according to Andy Jones.

I reckon he will be one of the leagues best midfielders this season and give us a real chance of promotion.

That is a bold statement but I hope you are proved to be correct.

Jimmymaccer · Post by **Jimmymaccer** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 8:41 pm

Another apparently good signing……

Appreciate the disappointment of last season but for once, this does all seem positive stuff, a player who has played 22 games sold for a good profit, some exciting prospects brought in…..

Appreciate also its a gamble but now can’t wait for Huddersfield away……

BleedingClaret · Post by **BleedingClaret** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 8:44 pm

SkiptonClaret wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:17 pm
26 ?! Sack Kompany. Clearly not on message.

i thought that, he's knocking on a bit