Sibierski Posted Sunday at 07:43 Share Posted Sunday at 07:43 Also why Howe wants business done early. Easier to get players into starting XI for first game of season if they’ve impressed across pre season in games and training, rather than come in with one week to go. Howe likely wants to evolve the team, but probably needs the players in before pre season starts to enable him to do that without rocking the boat too much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinter Posted Sunday at 16:27 Share Posted Sunday at 16:27 He wants to come and his wages are agreed all on the fee with Burnley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted Sunday at 16:33 Share Posted Sunday at 16:33 6 minutes ago, splinter said: He wants to come and his wages are agreed all on the fee with Burnley Source? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted Sunday at 16:45 Share Posted Sunday at 16:45 Splinter has alluded in the past he’s ITK… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted Sunday at 16:46 Share Posted Sunday at 16:46 Knows some of the most famous turtles the world has ever seen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted Sunday at 16:47 Share Posted Sunday at 16:47 19 minutes ago, splinter said: He wants to come and his wages are agreed all on the fee with Burnley Isn’t that pretty much the case with every transfer deal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted Sunday at 16:51 Share Posted Sunday at 16:51 Don’t think he loves Jesus as much as Guehi, so probably more likely to be a bit of a knob to push the deal through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted Sunday at 18:28 Share Posted Sunday at 18:28 Be kind to someone who knows nothing about the player other than he's young and English and was part of a very mean Burnley defence, can he play with the ball at his feet ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checko Posted Sunday at 18:40 Share Posted Sunday at 18:40 1 hour ago, gbandit said: Knows some of the most famous turtles the world has ever seen Don't forget his ace reporter contact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinter Posted yesterday at 08:05 Share Posted yesterday at 08:05 Can't put how I know on here.lets see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT24 Posted yesterday at 08:06 Share Posted yesterday at 08:06 Just now, splinter said: Can't put how I know on here.lets see. Of course you can’t, why would you eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted yesterday at 11:01 Share Posted yesterday at 11:01 Master Splinter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelinton7 Posted yesterday at 11:03 Share Posted yesterday at 11:03 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted yesterday at 11:07 Share Posted yesterday at 11:07 Shredder for me like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted yesterday at 11:21 Share Posted yesterday at 11:21 14 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Shredder for me like. RIP Uncle Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted yesterday at 11:25 Share Posted yesterday at 11:25 17 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Shredds for me like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted yesterday at 11:26 Share Posted yesterday at 11:26 18 hours ago, Fenham Mag said: Splinter has alluded in the past he’s ITK… I feel this might have more legs than @Shays Given Tim Flowers doomed effort. Soz Shay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted yesterday at 11:28 Share Posted yesterday at 11:28 1 minute ago, TRon said: I feel this might have more legs than @Shays Given Tim Flowers doomed effort. Soz Shay. It’s hardly a scoop though is it, we already know he wants to come and of course his wage won’t be an issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted yesterday at 11:49 Share Posted yesterday at 11:49 (edited) Targett to Burnley as part of negotiations with Burnley for Trafford? I.e. We will go £25m+£5m (bonus related), you have Targett for £5m. Everyones happy. Edited yesterday at 11:49 by Sibierski Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fak Posted yesterday at 11:50 Share Posted yesterday at 11:50 Just now, Sibierski said: Targett to Burnley as part of negotiations with Burnley for Trafford? I.e. We will go £25m+£5m (bonus related), you have Targett for £5m. Everyones happy. Don't think Burnley will be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted yesterday at 11:53 Share Posted yesterday at 11:53 17 hours ago, Checko said: Don't forget his ace reporter contact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted yesterday at 11:57 Share Posted yesterday at 11:57 7 minutes ago, Sibierski said: Targett to Burnley as part of negotiations with Burnley for Trafford? I.e. We will go £25m+£5m (bonus related), you have Targett for £5m. Everyones happy. £5 million for Targett Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checko Posted yesterday at 12:01 Share Posted yesterday at 12:01 7 minutes ago, Collage said: When Chelsea make a billion by selling the Statue of Liberty back to the US I'll be pissed off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted yesterday at 12:02 Share Posted yesterday at 12:02 17 hours ago, HawK said: Be kind to someone who knows nothing about the player other than he's young and English and was part of a very mean Burnley defence, can he play with the ball at his feet ? ChatGPT to the rescue : 🧤 James Trafford – Goalkeeper Profile James Trafford, Burnley's 22-year-old goalkeeper, has rapidly emerged as one of England's most promising talents. Standing at 1.97m (6'6"), his imposing presence is complemented by a blend of traditional shot-stopping prowess and modern ball-playing abilities. 🧤 Shot-Stopping & Clean Sheets Trafford's reflexes and positioning have been pivotal in his rise. During the 2024–25 Championship season, he achieved a remarkable 29 clean sheets in 45 appearances, equaling the record for the most in a single English league season (BBC Sport). Burnley conceded just 16 goals that season, setting a new Football League record (Wikipedia). ⚙️ Distribution & Tactical Intelligence Trafford's early experience as a midfielder has translated into exceptional distribution skills. His ability to play out from the back and make accurate passes under pressure has been widely noted, reflecting his composure and decision-making (Reddit discussion). This makes him well-suited to modern systems that rely on a "sweeper-keeper" role. 🧠 Mentality & Leadership Trafford’s mental strength is apparent in high-pressure moments. In January 2025, he saved two penalties in one match against Sunderland — an effort Burnley manager Scott Parker called “special” (Wikipedia). His communication and leadership help keep Burnley’s back line disciplined and organized. 🧬 Physical Attributes His height and reach give him a natural advantage in aerial duels. While dominant in many situations, he still has room to develop his consistency when claiming crosses — a common focus for young keepers. 🏆 Achievements & Recognition England U21: Trafford did not concede a single goal during England's victorious 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship campaign — the first in the tournament’s history (Wikipedia). Club: Named in the EFL Championship Team of the Season and winner of the Golden Glove for 2024–25 (Wikipedia). 🔮 Future Prospects Trafford has drawn transfer interest from Premier League clubs, with Newcastle United among those reportedly pursuing him. Burnley have valued him at around £30 million (TalkSPORT). He’s widely seen as a future contender for England’s No. 1 shirt. In summary: James Trafford combines old-school reliability with modern-day distribution and tactical awareness. With continued development, he looks set to become one of England’s top goalkeepers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted yesterday at 12:03 Share Posted yesterday at 12:03 Let's hope Burnley don't read that before finalising the price, sounds like prime Neuer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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