nwgull
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Why did we do business so early in the window? Presumably Barnes made it clear that he wasn't going to sign his new contract. Oddly enough, he seems to be more likely to carry on regardless and try his hardest despite being on the verge of a move. Did Burnley say it is now or in July when he is free (knowing he would sign)? Maybe Bloom folded. Do Burnley see him as being the future of the club and a Premier League striker or just someone who can help them get there? Let's face it. A striker on £10k a week for two/three years is small change when it comes to promotion to the top flight.
We're now down to two strikers (again). Are we hedging our bets and have a replacement who we feel is better or just as good or an adequate replacement? Did we not believe that Barnes was capable of helping us to promotion (surely we would have tried much harder to keep him, if we did)? Has our money run out?
So many variables.
I am confused as well.
We're now down to two strikers (again). Are we hedging our bets and have a replacement who we feel is better or just as good or an adequate replacement? Did we not believe that Barnes was capable of helping us to promotion (surely we would have tried much harder to keep him, if we did)? Has our money run out?
So many variables.
I am confused as well.
He had to be sold, his contract ran out in the summer and he was not signing a new one.
Seagull over Canaryland
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I get the impression that the Club did what it could to offer Barnes a reasonable deal but would not break the bank. Burnley have been interested for months. Barnes is almost out of contract and we had a chance to cash in before he walked anyway. Plus there was probably his Agent stirring the pot too. That's how it makes sense to me.
Barnes has gone and he is history, so rather than indulge in hand wringing I feel its now time to get a bit excited about the opportunity this creates for us to do some transfer business of our own. At least we got the money early enough in the transfer window to enable us to act sooner rather than later. Plus if Bridcutt does go then we should have a decent budget.
Barnes has gone and he is history, so rather than indulge in hand wringing I feel its now time to get a bit excited about the opportunity this creates for us to do some transfer business of our own. At least we got the money early enough in the transfer window to enable us to act sooner rather than later. Plus if Bridcutt does go then we should have a decent budget.
Well imo, i think that Barnes was nailed on to leave. Firstly he may not be as well in (football wise) with Oscar, as he was with Gus. Secondly with CMS on his way back he could be 3rd in line amongst the strikers. Thirdly, and because of the first couple of theories, he would not get a big rise on his new contract.
So, with Danny Ings on the move ( i have a mate that has played with and in contact with Ings, hope to get the heads up on his new club to make a few bob) then Barnes has a good chance of starting, plus a better wage.
I think the Obika loan is good (obviously Lita did not work out) and i reckon his 3 month loan will be well in before CMS is fully fit.
So that just leaves another striker to come in, with 20 days left of the transfer window.
I think TB etc know what they are doing.
Just to add, and agree, Barnes did give 100% in his last games.....but then if you knew you were moving on you would be out to impress.
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Blue Valkyrie
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If Bridcutt goes we'll have a very decent budget to get both a striker and Conway in. Ince's contract extension is of massive significance, and means we really don't have to spend anything on a replacement central midfielder for Liam.
Seagull by the Sea
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Oscar is on the official website confirming that a replacement for Barnes will be/is coming.
He says that all players that leave will be replaced. Makes it interesting if Bridcutt does actually leave then, eh?!
SeagullinExile
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pottert
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If Barnes was always going to be sold then why was a replacement not signed.
In my eyes obika is a replacement or lita.
£750000 in January or free in may will be irelivent if Barnes scores a goal for burnley at the end of the season that puts them in the playoffs & takes us out of them.
In my eyes obika is a replacement or lita.
£750000 in January or free in may will be irelivent if Barnes scores a goal for burnley at the end of the season that puts them in the playoffs & takes us out of them.
Albumen
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Have you actually watched Oscars team yet? We usually play one up front, we now have two of them. If we decide to start 442 we'll start with someone similar to Barnes (when we buy him).
HastingsSeagull
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Because we're buying a different and hopefully better one in the next month (and cos his deal runs out soon and he told us wouldn't sign or only for silly money etc.)
IF we don't sign anyone, then have a moan sure! BUT until then trust in Tony
IF we don't sign anyone, then have a moan sure! BUT until then trust in Tony
BadFish
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Very exciting really we have let a decent player go.....who knows who he will be replaced by.
Thunder Bolt
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The quote is We will miss his character and his hard work but we now need to bring in a replacement for him. I have said before, if someone leaves we have to replace them and that is the case with Ashley.
It's not the same thing.
He wanted more money. Probably double then we were prepaid to offer, and you're right he no Lionel messi.