What a week we have in store...

[The Bedlington Terrier]

How many times have managers of Burnley and Blackburn Rovers tried to play down the significance of the East Lancashire derby by claiming, “It’s just another game in the fixture calendar?”

Try telling that to 22,000 north-western football fans who will attend Turf Moor for the kick-off on Saturday 31st August at 12.30. I will admit from the start I am writing this short article from the perspective of a true born Claret supporter, and I am seriously worried about us suffering the first reverse against our deadliest of rivals in over a decade.

Ex-Claret gaffer Sean Dyche reversed the dominance the Ewood side had held over Burnley since their Premiership winning days and since then the Clarets have held the upper hand, culminating in Vincent Kompany’s 2022/23 Championship winning team wrapping up the title at Ewood Park of all places!

The current Burnley Chairman Alan Pace is however, presently conducting a “Fire Sale” at Turf Moor. Players are leaving Turf Moor in braces on a daily basis, gone are the days of the deadly Rovers ruining strike partnership of Danny Ings and Sam Vokes, bagging 30 goals plus a season.

No longer is there a duo available for Scott Parker like the goal machine that was Andre Gray backed up by the irrepressible Joey Barton or the team that romped the Championship with Benson, Maatsen, Tella and Zaroury at the forefront, shredding defences like an out-of-control combined harvester.

No matter how much Pace and the new Burnley manager Scott Parker put a spin on things selling players like Muric, O’Shea, Berge, Odobert, Zaroury and Twine has seriously undermined the squad depth at Turf Moor as we witnessed in the recent reverse at the Stadium of Light.

It’s now Bank Holiday Monday, the dust has settled since the Clarets’ defeat at Sunderland, but ominously for Burnley supporters like me, the summer exits look set to continue as a clutch of other players are being linked with a move away from Turf Moor.

Friday’s transfer deadline cannot come soon enough for me because James Trafford, Vitinho, Han-Noah Massengo, Manuel Benson, Luca Koleosho and Wout Weghorst are likely to be not around for the derby lunchtime kick-off.

I’m seriously not looking forward to the next five days as “Transfer Trepidation” kicks in, a home defeat on Saturday now looks to be a serious possibility, but who knows, Alan Pace might pull a few more rabbits out of his hat before then.

[ClaretinBudapest]

How many times have managers of Burnley and Blackburn Rovers tried to play down the significance of the East Lancashire derby by claiming, “It’s just another game in the fixture calendar?”

Try telling that to 22,000 north-western football fans who will attend Turf Moor for the kick-off on Saturday 31st August at 12.30. I will admit from the start I am writing this short article from the perspective of a true born Claret supporter, and I am seriously worried about us suffering the first reverse against our deadliest of rivals in over a decade.

Ex-Claret gaffer Sean Dyche reversed the dominance the Ewood side had held over Burnley since their Premiership winning days and since then the Clarets have held the upper hand, culminating in Vincent Kompany’s 2022/23 Championship winning team wrapping up the title at Ewood Park of all places!

The current Burnley Chairman Alan Pace is however, presently conducting a “Fire Sale” at Turf Moor. Players are leaving Turf Moor in braces on a daily basis, gone are the days of the deadly Rovers ruining strike partnership of Danny Ings and Sam Vokes, bagging 30 goals plus a season.

No longer is there a duo available for Scott Parker like the goal machine that was Andre Gray backed up by the irrepressible Joey Barton or the team that romped the Championship with Benson, Maatsen, Tella and Zaroury at the forefront, shredding defences like an out-of-control combined harvester.

No matter how much Pace and the new Burnley manager Scott Parker put a spin on things selling players like Muric, O’Shea, Berge, Odobert, Zaroury and Twine has seriously undermined the squad depth at Turf Moor as we witnessed in the recent reverse at the Stadium of Light.

It’s now Bank Holiday Monday, the dust has settled since the Clarets’ defeat at Sunderland, but ominously for Burnley supporters like me, the summer exits look set to continue as a clutch of other players are being linked with a move away from Turf Moor.

Friday’s transfer deadline cannot come soon enough for me because James Trafford, Vitinho, Han-Noah Massengo, Manuel Benson, Luca Koleosho and Wout Weghorst are likely to be not around for the derby lunchtime kick-off.

I’m seriously not looking forward to the next five days as “Transfer Trepidation” kicks in, a home defeat on Saturday now looks to be a serious possibility, but who knows, Alan Pace might pull a few more rabbits out of his hat before then.

Even if Pace & Co. pull numerous rabbits out of the hat this week-which I doubt by the way because we cannot possibly be an attractive club with ambition after this fire sale **** show-there is no way they will be ready to start for the weekend.If we perform like at the Stadium Of Light there will be a revolt in the stands around Turf Moor.The owners and Cardy are in for some serious criticism on Saturday afternoon.

[Positive pete]

Even if Pace & Co. pull numerous rabbits out of the hat this week-which I doubt by the way because we cannot possibly be an attractive club with ambition after this fire sale **** show-there is no way they will be ready to start for the weekend.If we perform like at the Stadium Of Light there will be a revolt in the stands around Turf Moor.The owners and Cardy are in for some serious criticism on Saturday afternoon.

Do you know what a fire sale is?

[ClaretinBudapest]

Do you know what a fire sale is?

"a sale of goods or assets at a very low price, typically when the seller is facing bankruptcy.”

According to the dictionary Pete.I had one myself during the last financial crash of 2008-2009 so I am familiar with them.

[Positive pete]

"a sale of goods or assets at a very low price, typically when the seller is facing bankruptcy.”

According to the dictionary Pete.I had one myself during the last financial crash of 2008-2009 so I am familiar with them.

Doesn't have to be bankruptcy, but it always includes selling assets cheap and at a loss.
As far as I'm aware we've done neither

[ClaretinBudapest]

Doesn't have to be bankruptcy, but it always includes selling assets cheap and at a loss.
As far as I'm aware we've done neither

You have a point Pete-but we are not replacing the assets as of today but lets see what happens this week.Mejbri would be a good signing if he comes and Sarmiento.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

Do you know what a fire sale is?

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/bu...een-al-dakhil/

[sinkov]

Do you know what a fire sale is?

I might not know the precise definition of a fire sale, but I know what one looks like in footballing terms, and this looks very much like one to me. I'm wondering if MMDLux, the latest loan sharks we're borrowing off have called some of their debt in.

[warminsterclaret]

Even if Pace & Co. pull numerous rabbits out of the hat this week-which I doubt by the way because we cannot possibly be an attractive club with ambition after this fire sale **** show-there is no way they will be ready to start for the weekend.If we perform like at the Stadium Of Light there will be a revolt in the stands around Turf Moor.The owners and Cardy are in for some serious criticism on Saturday afternoon.

It IS NOT a fire sale. That is when you sell assets at way below their market value.

[sinkov]

The Cavalry are coming over the hill, numerous signings will be made in the next few days. Hopefully they'll be players we actually need for a change and can do the job for us.