Chris Burke

[severnside gull]

Just spoke to a friend at Birmingham - his words were " can't say there hasnt been interest but cant say who and definitely no bid and while a bid wouldnt be welcomed you know what the transfer window is like....lots of enquiries some of which progress and most of which dont". He views Burke as very much in the Buckley mould but without the explosive pace. Doesnt always work as hard as Clarke wants but vital to their attacking ability.
Hancox he viewed as an exceptional talent and one whose market value will rise exponentially and a certainty to be in the EPL at some point. His words "I honestly think anyone asking after him at the moment is wasting their time"
Had an interesting chat about their financial situation and whether they are any nearer to being sold....extraordinarily complicated.

Fascinating but in the context of bidding for players, unhelpful, conversation.

 

[Dave the OAP]

Far too much money on wages.

Move on

 

[martin tyler]

One rumour i hope is true. Quality player

 

[B.W.]

Far too much money on wages.

Move on

Interesting that you know his wages.

 

[Albion Robster]

Would love to another Burke at The Albion.
Like the look of him when he's played at The Amex.

 

[Betfair Bozo]

Far too much money on wages.

Move on

He won't get the same deal when his current one expires in a few months though will he.

 

[Notters]

Would love to another Burke at The Albion.
Like the look of him when he's played at The Amex.

Are there any other Burkes worth looking at? Graham Burke at Villa looks promising? Peter Burke as an up and coming keeper?

http://www.safc.com/players-and-staff/under-18s/peter-burke

 

[S'hampton Seagull]

A good back up option, I'd would honestly rather take Conway though.

 

[BensGrandad]

Mark McGhee was trying to sign him years ago when he was at Rangers.
If he is potentially coming then Buckley must be leaving.

When we tried to sign him from Rangers the fee quoted was way beyond us but he would be a good signing now very ticky, nimble and puts in some good crosses with the added bonus of being sble to score goals, like he did for Brum against us in 12/13 season think it was, at the Amex.

 

[Albion Robster]

Are there any other Burkes worth looking at? Graham Burke at Villa looks promising? Peter Burke as an up and coming keeper?

http://www.safc.com/players-and-staff/under-18s/peter-burke

Could we get Miss Burke down to sing GOSBTS before kick-off?
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[BensGrandad]

A good back up option, I'd would honestly rather take Conway though.

I would think that he would be picked in preference to Lua Lua or Buckley with their injury record at the moment, athough Buckley is expected to be back tomorrow.

 

[Sheebo]

Anyone who's unsure who he is he was by far brums stand out player v us again the other day. Also def better than Conway IMO!

 

[B.W.]

I would think that he would be picked in preference to Lua Lua or Buckley with their injury record at the moment, athough Buckley is expected to be back tomorrow.

LuaLua more likely to return than Buckley BG

 

[B.W.]

Anyone who's unsure who he is he was by far brums stand out player v us again the other day. Also def better than Conway IMO!

I agree he is better than Conway.

 

[Mackenzie]

I'm sure I read recently that Burke had no intention of leaving st. Andrews as he and his family were settled and happy there.
I remember thinking what a pity as he would be an ideal replacement if Buckley does go to Sunderland

It was in the FL paper. Things change I guess.

 

[Dave the OAP]

Interesting that you know his wages.

I am guessing and pre-empting the usual suspects on here that will trot this out

 

[SittingbourneSeagull]

LuaLua more likely to return than Buckley BG

Doubt either will be risked against Port Vale.

Regarding Burke he is a good player, better defensively then Buckley and a better crosser from what I've seen.

 

[gripper stebson]

This would be a great signing and one that others clubs would be envious of...

...and for that reason he'll go to one of those clubs!!

 

[Bladders]

Has he singed yet?

 

[HawkTheSeagull]

Decent players according to the Brummie I work with.

The name "Hancocks" playing for Brighton would also have value to it !!