Hafnia Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 Have a look at his defensive actions, number of blocks, aerial balls. as stated above Burnley were relegated cos they didn’t score goals. 9 teams conceded more goals than Burnley. Arsenal only conceded 5 goals less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted June 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/burnleys-james-tarkowski-set-for-everton-move-3724133 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 59 minutes ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said: https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/burnleys-james-tarkowski-set-for-everton-move-3724133 When you look at the fact that he had no protection of a contract and was putting himself on the line for Burnley after they rejected big bids for him - it shows the type of character he is. c1982 and dunlopp9987 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 As wary as I am about signing him I'd still rather him than Mina simply because he'll be able to be on the pitch. Matt, Sibdane and StevO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted June 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 59 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: As wary as I am about signing him I'd still rather him than Mina simply because he'll be able to be on the pitch. Absolutely, if you could get 30 games a season out of Mina I would prefer Yerry all day long, however I would take Tarkowski on the pitch over Mina in the stands Ive got a good feeling about this signing, especially on a free. We have been crying out for a no nonsense, reliable cab since the days of Jagielka Presuming it’s a done done deal of cause , but it’s looking good Sibdane, London Blue and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 The fact is, some fans would sooner sign a player who had a bit more supposed pedigree than a player who actually has good stats and defensive ability. I watched a lot of him in the run in, he pisses all over our current defenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 Not exactly exciting but that's not a bad thing. I'll be happy to have a solid defender with integrity and from what I've read that seems to be the case. StevO and Sibdane 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StevO Posted June 8, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 8 minutes ago, Matt said: Not exactly exciting but that's not a bad thing. I'll be happy to have a solid defender with integrity and from what I've read that seems to be the case. This. I want a defender who we don’t have to talk about! badaids, AlbanyNYToffee, dunlopp9987 and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 6 minutes ago, StevO said: This. I want a defender who we don’t have to talk about! Other than the towering headers he scores from corners and set pieces StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 Wasn't entirely convinced but now I think makes a lot of sense. Shoring up the team to crack on. badaids 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 Nothing sexy about it but in terms of where we are as a club; fee, availability and ability this signing makes total sense. In a year when we look back at the 2022-23 season I wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up being our best defender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 As mentioned, I would prefer to bring in younger players with an eye to the future, but we also need some instant fixes in defence, so I understand this move. IFWT. (I won't admit to any 'good' or 'bad' feelings about this because, in my case, the source is usually what I ate for lunch.) StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patto Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Hafnia said: The fact is, some fans would sooner sign a player who had a bit more supposed pedigree than a player who actually has good stats and defensive ability. I watched a lot of him in the run in, he pisses all over our current defenders. I don't think they'll like that Hafnia and StevO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 13 minutes ago, patto said: I don't think they'll like that They couldn’t get revenge, they’ve had the piss taken out of them this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Cornish Steve said: (I won't admit to any 'good' or 'bad' feelings about this because, in my case, the source is usually what I ate for lunch.) Or in that case, maybe the sauce? Cornish Steve and Matt 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted June 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/james-tarkowski-jordan-pickford-everton-24176535 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted June 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 https://www.goodisonnews.com/2022/06/09/james-tarkowski-an-excellent-addition-according-to-journalist-dominic-king/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 14 minutes ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said: https://www.goodisonnews.com/2022/06/09/james-tarkowski-an-excellent-addition-according-to-journalist-dominic-king/ The author Sam stone had a downer on getting tarkowski… he’s calling it bad business cos he’s 29 and it’s a 4 year deal. it’s no way bad business…. He held all the cards, let’s say a 3 year deal was the most sensible, are we gonna lose out on a £40m centre half for nothing over an extra £5m in wages when in all honesty he will likely be a good option at 33? Fuckin crazy. it’s pure snobbery, the lad defends - he wins headers, he puts his body in the way of shots, he tackles hard. But yeah let’s get upset cos we don’t spend £30m like Villa on a player unproven in the prem who is similar age. duncanmckenzieismagic, StevO and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted June 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 59 minutes ago, Hafnia said: The author Sam stone had a downer on getting tarkowski… he’s calling it bad business cos he’s 29 and it’s a 4 year deal. it’s no way bad business…. He held all the cards, let’s say a 3 year deal was the most sensible, are we gonna lose out on a £40m centre half for nothing over an extra £5m in wages when in all honesty he will likely be a good option at 33? Fuckin crazy. it’s pure snobbery, the lad defends - he wins headers, he puts his body in the way of shots, he tackles hard. But yeah let’s get upset cos we don’t spend £30m like Villa on a player unproven in the prem who is similar age. I agree, he will be 33 when his contract finishes which is no age for a CB and it’s not like he is reliant on his pace anyway Although I did think the same with Ashley Williams! For me the fact he is on a free far outweighs the risk of being lumbered with a player past his sell buy date in this case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 16 minutes ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said: I agree, he will be 33 when his contract finishes which is no age for a CB and it’s not like he is reliant on his pace anyway Although I did think the same with Ashley Williams! For me the fact he is on a free far outweighs the risk of being lumbered with a player past his sell buy date in this case Ashley Williams seems to be the one player who’s name is appearing on twitter as a reason not to sign him. Ashley Williams was actually a good signing for 9 months…. He essentially decided that he couldn’t be arsed anymore. Crap character basically. what I like about Tarkowski is that he had life changing transfer bids put in for him and Burnley rejected £35m which would have given him a juicy signing on fee and no doubt a double salary rise. He of course wanted the move. Yet he didn’t spit the dummy out, he was literally a career ending injury away from losing millions and he still defended like a Trojan. I’m confident he will be a great signing. patto, Gwlad and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyBlue Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 On 08/06/2022 at 06:38, Fosse Captain said: Instantly improves the defence. Outstanding signing he isn’t but definitely a step in the right direction. Ship Mina and Keane out and defence probably isn’t that far off being solid and dependable…….. as much as our back line can be anyway!! Now for the midfield ……. I don’t think there is any way we bring one in and then both Mina and Keane leave. One will stay. Best partnership will be Tarkowski and Godfrey (Possibly Mina if he stays and is fit) with Holgate and Mina/Keane as cover. Branthwaite needs to be loaned and play. FairWooney and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patto Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 5 hours ago, Hafnia said: The author Sam stone had a downer on getting tarkowski… he’s calling it bad business cos he’s 29 and it’s a 4 year deal. it’s no way bad business…. He held all the cards, let’s say a 3 year deal was the most sensible, are we gonna lose out on a £40m centre half for nothing over an extra £5m in wages when in all honesty he will likely be a good option at 33? Fuckin crazy. it’s pure snobbery, the lad defends - he wins headers, he puts his body in the way of shots, he tackles hard. But yeah let’s get upset cos we don’t spend £30m like Villa on a player unproven in the prem who is similar age. I heard it was a 3 year deal with Everton having the option for an extra year if that's true it's an excellent deal. StevO and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gwlad Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 22 hours ago, badaids said: Nothing sexy about it but in terms of where we are as a club; fee, availability and ability this signing makes total sense. In a year when we look back at the 2022-23 season I wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up being our best defender. Phil Neville was that age when we signed him and I think Gareth Barry older, both turned out very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 love this. plaidharper and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 He will organise the defence and lead it, he will be the rock our defence will be built around. I feel much more confident with Holgate and Godfrey playing alongside him. dunlopp9987 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 What a difference a year makes haha. At this time last year if we had made this signing, most everyone would've been moaning about the fact that we've signed a 28 year old center half from Burnley. Think it's a great signing considering our finances and trying to just get a little stability into the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Btay Posted June 9, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 3 hours ago, Gwlad all over said: Phil Neville was that age when we signed him and I think Gareth Barry older, both turned out very well. Add Distin to that list, would love a defender like him back here. 4 minutes ago, dunlopp9987 said: What a difference a year makes haha. At this time last year if we had made this signing, most everyone would've been moaning about the fact that we've signed a 28 year old center half from Burnley. Think it's a great signing considering our finances and trying to just get a little stability into the club It’s a great signing if it allows us to spend money in other areas. I still think we need another top level CB and to move 1 or 2 on. Fosse Captain, London Blue, dunlopp9987 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 1 hour ago, dunlopp9987 said: What a difference a year makes haha. At this time last year if we had made this signing, most everyone would've been moaning about the fact that we've signed a 28 year old center half from Burnley. Think it's a great signing considering our finances and trying to just get a little stability into the club Unless those people have seen him play, and like many of us, rate him highly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 12 hours ago, Btay said: Add Distin to that list, would love a defender like him back here. I fucking wouldn't. I will never, ever forgive him for his fuck up at Wembley. Never. Absolutely nowhere near being able to be listed alongside other older players we've signed that have been successes here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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