James Trafford England call up

[GetIntoEm]

His value has just sky rocketed. boom. trust the process.

[PremierLeagueClass]

I wonder what add ons will be triggered if he plays (very unlikely I know).

[evensteadiereddie]

The James Trafford appreciation society must have been absolutely creaming themselves when this news broke.
Vincent Kompany has got a real dilemma on his hands now who to start for the Chelsea game.

The Jamesy appreciation society must have been absolutely creaming himself when this news broke.

Vincent Kompany has not got a real dilemma on his hands now who to start for the Chelsea game.

[4:20]

What an honour for Trafford, very happy for him and surely this can only be a benefit to our club. I still hope to see Muric in the nets at Stamford Bridge, mind, as I feel a miracle survival effort from Burnley requires him to be in goal.

[GetIntoEm]

£100m player

[FCBurnley]

Shows how weak the current England goalkeepers roster is

[FCBurnley]

£100m player

How much did we get for Pope ?

[bartons baggage]

I'd like to see him with 4 quality experienced defenders in front of him.

It wouldn't make a blind bit of difference.
He needs to learn his craft in the lower leagues.
I honestly think he'd struggle in the Championship.

[claretonthecoast1882]

Wonder how many other clubs have an element of their "fan" base who can't wait to post something negative about a player basically being called up to train with the National side.

It is a well earned badge by some is the dingle one

[SirBob]

Isn’t it quite common for under 21 players to get promoted to the main squad when there’s an injury? It’ll be a good experience for him, hopefully even restore some confidence.

Other than that it’s barely worth mentioning, it’s not like it’s the main story on sky sports news.

[boatshed bill]

Isn’t it quite common for under 21 players to get promoted to the main squad when there’s an injury? It’ll be a good experience for him, hopefully even restore some confidence.

Other than that it’s barely worth mentioning, it’s not like it’s the main story on sky sports news.

But it's big news on here, Sir Bob.

[GetIntoEm]

How much did we get for Pope ?

not enough, but Trafford will be better than Pope

[TheFamilyCat]

Wonder how many other clubs have an element of their "fan" base who can't wait to post something negative about a player basically being called up to train with the National side.

It is a well earned badge by some is the dingle one

The main protagonist claims to be in his 60's too but posts like a 12-year old who's had his pocket money stopped.

[South West Claret.]

Trafford better then Pope?

Well if he will be better then that would be great.

[BurnleyFC]

Makes a bit of a mockery as to why Muric hasn’t received an England call up yet.

[Peter Loo]

Makes a bit of a mockery as to why Muric hasn’t received an England call up yet.

Yes back to old waistcoat and his own way of looking at players.

[TheFamilyCat]

Makes a bit of a mockery as to why Muric hasn’t received an England call up yet.

His dad has put a hit on Southgate.

[Jamesy]

The Jamesy appreciation society must have been absolutely creaming himself when this news broke.

Vincent Kompany has not got a real dilemma on his hands now who to start for the Chelsea game.

Keep trolling me pal. You have clearly nothing better to do, or anything constructive to say.

[Darthlaw]

or anything constructive to say.

The Irony meter just exploded.

[dsr]

The James Trafford appreciation society must have been absolutely creaming themselves when this news broke.

I think that to sneer at people because they happen to support a current Burnley player is poor form. Maybe you don't llke one or more of the players representing our club, but even so, don't scorn those who do.

[Jamesy]

I think that to sneer at people because they happen to support a current Burnley player is poor form. Maybe you don't llke one or more of the players representing our club, but even so, don't scorn those who do.

You are way off the mark here. I don’t dislike Trafford and I have never said anything abusive about him on this board unlike some other posters.
I just don’t think he is a very good goalkeeper at present and our manager has made a massive error of judgement in keeping him in the side up until the last match.
He may turn out to be an excellent goalkeeper in years to come. I hope he does.
You guys can gang up on me all you like, I am just stating what I can see.

[Jamesy]

The Irony meter just exploded.

Superb post. He never has anything constructive to say when he is baiting or responding to my posts. I think his best one was when he boasted about “twatting” me.
Glad you jumped all over this Darth. I should have expected it.

[FeedTheArf]

not enough, but Trafford will be better than Pope

If there comes a time when he is better than Pope, he won't be at Burnley

[CoolClaret]

not enough, but Trafford will be better than Pope

Pope has freakish arm length and a large frame for a tall dude. Made Joe Hart look small.

Popey criminally underrated even till this day. There's absolutely 0 evidence that can make anyone make such a claim.

[Darthlaw]

Glad you jumped all over this Darth. I should have expected it.

If the cap fits.

If you tried occasional constructive criticism rather than the incessant berating of our young GK, my comment would be a little less predictable.

[aggi]

An interesting stat from the Athletic:
Trafford ... has the highest cross-stop percentage of any English goalkeeper in the Premier League (7.2 per cent).

[Jamesy]

If the cap fits.

If you tried occasional constructive criticism rather than the incessant berating of our young GK, my comment would be a little less predictable.

That’s not fair. I don’t incessantly berate our young goalkeeper. I have pointed out where I believe he is weak or deficient in ability.
I don’t have a problem with the young lad, other than I believe he is not up to the standard required for the level he is playing at.
I have berated Vincent Kompany for keep selecting him and other players and I won’t apologise for that.
If you read my posts there is plenty of constructive criticism in them. However, certain people would consider them not constructive because they perceive them as being negative.
Each to their own I suppose. It is a message board after all.

[CharlieinNewMexico]

Ker-chinnnngggg

[dsr]

You are way off the mark here. I don’t dislike Trafford and I have never said anything abusive about him on this board unlike some other posters.
I just don’t think he is a very good goalkeeper at present and our manager has made a massive error of judgement in keeping him in the side up until the last match.
He may turn out to be an excellent goalkeeper in years to come. I hope he does.
You guys can gang up on me all you like, I am just stating what I can see.

What I said was that you shouldn't sneer at fellow Burnley fans because they support a player who you don't. Nothing to do with Trafford's ability, everything to do with your contempt for Burnley fans who don't agree with you.

PS - nobody is ganging up on you. A lot of people are disagreeing with you, as individuals. You are in a minority but that doesn't mean the majority cannot reply.

[Darthlaw]

That’s not fair. I don’t incessantly berate our young goalkeeper. I have pointed out where I believe he is weak or deficient in ability.
I don’t have a problem with the young lad, other than I believe he is not up to the standard required for the level he is playing at.
I have berated Vincent Kompany for keep selecting him and other players and I won’t apologise for that.
If you read my posts there is plenty of constructive criticism in them. However, certain people would consider them not constructive because they perceive them as being negative.
Each to their own I suppose. It is a message board after all.

Of your 'constructive' posts on the subject of Traffords call up alone:

Although my stomach is sore and my sides have been splitting from laughing too long.

The James Trafford appreciation society must have been absolutely creaming themselves when this news broke.

Southgate will probably include Henderson and Phillips in his Euro squad so he may as well chuck Trafford in as well, and leave three better players at home.

I don’t think he would have been the England U21 keeper if he hadn’t been on Man City’s books.

plenty of constructive criticism there

[Bosscat]

An interesting stat from the Athletic:
Trafford ... has the highest cross-stop percentage of any English goalkeeper in the Premier League (7.2 per cent).

Shhhhhhhh its not the done thing on here to find positives in our young International Keeper

[GetIntoEm]

Pope has freakish arm length and a large frame for a tall dude. Made Joe Hart look small.

Popey criminally underrated even till this day. There's absolutely 0 evidence that can make anyone make such a claim.

ive just made it, bookmark it

[FCBurnley]

Shhhhhhhh its not the done thing on here to find positives in our young International Keeper

Diesnt he have to play to become an International?

[Bosscat]

Diesnt he have to play to become an International?

Have told Gareth to pick him tomorrow night


Trouble is Gareth Malone isn't the England Manager he is a Choir Master

[FCBurnley]

That’s what I like. Being ahead of the game !!

[Jamesy]

Of your 'constructive' posts on the subject of Traffords call up alone:






plenty of constructive criticism there

Is this berating him? You have simply selected a few posts to suit your obvious agenda against me.
Do me a favour please and give it a rest now. It’s tiresome.

[Darthlaw]

Is this berating him? You have simply selected a few posts to suit your obvious agenda against me.
Do me a favour please and give it a rest now. It’s tiresome.

You asked me to read your posts, I did. Don't be clutching your pearls now that the 'plenty of constructive criticism' you pointed me toward doesn't exist.

The only clear agenda here is yours against Trafford, regardless of how many different posters you're going to throw the accusation or victim card at, which is indeed your tiresome tactic.

Anyway, I've made the point clearly, so no need to engage with you any further.

[Jamesy]

You asked me to read your posts, I did. Don't be clutching your pearls now that the 'plenty of constructive criticism' you pointed me toward doesn't exist.

The only clear agenda here is yours against Trafford, regardless of how many different posters you're going to throw the accusation or victim card at, which is indeed your tiresome tactic.

Anyway, I've made the point clearly, so no need to engage with you any further.

Yes please don’t. It is futile.

[The Shire Claret]

Happy for Trafford -

I have said before I thought Muric should have been on that team sheet against city that Friday night and should had the opportunity to prove himself.

That said I feel it has become ... 'If in doubt blame Trafford' at times when we have lost.

Very tough season for him bearing the weight of a lot of blame.

This will be good for him - and for us

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[kentonclaret]

Give it a rest please.

[JohnMac]

Congratulations to James on his call up to the Senior squad. He is a Burnley player so it should be celebrated.

[dougcollins]

Vincent Kompany has not got a real dilemma on his hands now who to start for the Chelsea game.

Shouldn't make a difference, it's not like he was competing with Muric for an England place.

[Superjohnnyfrancis]

It will be a good experience for JT but Southgate has form for playing completely out of form players like Maguire and Henderson so nothing to see here.

It might actually back fire on BFC if they have to pay an extra £4m in add ons if he somehow gets on the pitch.

It might help us break even if we sell this summer but I can’t see him getting on the pitch. No concerns from me.

[Superjohnnyfrancis]

Shouldn't make a difference, it's not like he was competing with Muric for an England place.

Just stick with the keeper that had a blinder last game. Pretty easy decision even for tinker man.

[IanMcL]

Is it me missing it or has the club failed to recognise the young keeper's elevation to the England squad, on their website?

If so, that takes the biscuit!

[Pickles]

They definitely put something on Instagram and Twitter. Although whether or not they proof-read it is anyone's guess.

[Devils_Advocate]

Is it me missing it or has the club failed to recognise the young keeper's elevation to the England squad, on their website?

If so, that takes the biscuit!

No biscuits taken

https://twitter.com/BurnleyOfficial/sta ... 5911838910

[IanMcL]

No biscuits taken

https://twitter.com/BurnleyOfficial/sta ... 5911838910

My post refers to the club website.

[Devils_Advocate]

My post refers to the club website.

I know but they did the international report a few days ago so a short update like this is unlikely to get a new news article on the website. This is the kind of stuff clubs use social media for which they did pretty instantly so I dont think any biscuits were taken from the way the club reacted.

[GetIntoEm]

Not many people check the website for news stories. They were straight all over socials with it.

Alan pace should be commended for this