Jerryatric
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The delightful irony of it is that it is highly likely that Burnley will be back in the Championship again next season. Oddschecker have them at 10/11 to be relegated.
Dale Stephens Summer 2016 shenanigans (Merged Thread)
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B.W.
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Munchkin
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It appears Burnley have now turned their attentions to Patrick Bamford, so let's hope they've accepted we arnt selling.
Why would that make a difference, Bamford is a striker??
Da Man Clay
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Apart from one being a striker and one being a central midfielder.
Munchkin
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I was under the impression he's very much an attaching midfielder. My mistake.
middletoenail
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And why is that? Are you suggesting that if he had 4 years remaining on his existing contract, he would be in a better position?
But you said he couldn't drive! You speak in tongue so much you don't even know you're doing it!
Yes, usually. Because usually the selling club would rather something than nothing. But if a club don't need to sell the player and they're better keeping the player at a given price, the price becomes what the player is worth to the buying clubs.
No not at all................That just means that although the player may seem to be in control with his contract running out. Ultimately the final decision of where Dale Stephens plays rests with Tony Bloom for the next 12 months
Bear in mind it wasnt me you claimed was speaking in riddles. I was just giving an interpretation that made sense to me sorry for trying to help but pretty sure ive not spoken on riddles or suggested he couldnt drive so hold off the accusations
Damn, my brain has turned to mush.
Stressful time eh. 2 days to go and we can relax or moan to our hearts content
B.W.
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No, I'm saying, and this has already been pointed out be another poster, that Tony can just say 'No' and it ain't gonna happen... Tony is therefore 'in the driving seat'...
glasfryn
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NO ONE MAN IS BIGGGER THAN THE CLUB
get rid get what you can for him get Dack in
sorted
this really is getting very boring now
ONWARDS and UPWARDS
get rid get what you can for him get Dack in
sorted
this really is getting very boring now
ONWARDS and UPWARDS
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No player is irreplaceable but Dale would be very difficult if not impossible to replace in 2 days. He is therefore worth a lot more to us than Burnley's paltry offer. Also, Dack (not signed anyway) is NOT a Dale replacement; he is a Pritchard alternative.
It's not delightful irony at all - except for Burnley. They will enjoy their season in the PL, raking in the dosh whilst keeping a sensible rein on their expenditure, then return to the Championship with masses of parachute payments to enable them to mount an even better promotion campaign for 2017-18. They've well and truly got it sussed!
Mo Gosfield
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All moving to a natural conclusion ( like Ulloa ) We are holding out for a particular figure and Burnley are edging towards it. One more improved bid and he has gone.
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And you know this how?