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Confirmed Signing James Tarkowski

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His achievements speak for themselves.

Since when have we been in a position to turn our noses up at 1x Oldham Athletic player of the month?

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Not even gonna lie, I remember seeing him at Oldham and thinking there was a player in there who was gonna reach the very bottom of the PL

Keeps my scouting record at 100%
 
I actually recall him being outstanding during the first month of the 2013-14 season for Oldham but has never reached those heights since. Hopefully Frank can get him back to that form.

It was the first 18 days of the 2013/14 season he was superb. 8 out of 10 then dropped to a 6 out of a 10 and then finished on 2 sevens.
 

Welcome in advance Tarko-lad

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With Everton’s current financial situation, it could prove to be a massive piece of business for them this summer, and according to Chris Boden from the Burnley Express, Everton are getting an outstanding player.
“It’s ridiculously good value,” Chris tells LiverpoolWorld.

“You go back a couple of years ago and he pretty much made his thoughts clear: I’m going to see out my contract and move on.

“Burnley even turned down bids of up to £30m from West Ham and Leicester. You might say he’s two years older now but if anything, his form in that time has been even better.

“He’s been as good as his word. He said I’m going to give my all for Burnley and then I’m going to go and further my career, which a lot of people respected and accepted.”
Tarkowski played a major part in the Burnley side after the departure of Michael Keane to Everton, making 35 or more appearances in the Premier League in each of the last four seasons for the Clarets.
Burnley secured European football for the first time in 51 years when they finished 7th in the top tier of English football with Tarkowski in the back four.
The Clarets may have been relegated this season and questions may be asked about signing a player who went down but defensively they performed better than some teams in the top half.
“Burnley conceded fewer goals than Man United this season, for example,” Chris continues.
“His [Tarkowski’s] form the season before last, some statistics had him down as one of the best centre-halves in Europe alongside Virgil van Dijk.
“Now, I’m not saying he’s in that league… He’s been better than Maguire, put it that way, for two years.
“A lot of people think what on earth is going on that he can’t get back in that England squad because his form merits it.”
The former Oldham man spent eight years at Burnley after joining for £3 million from Brentford in 2016.
Burnley initially wanted him before that move but couldn’t afford the £350k asking price, leaving Tarkowski free to head down south.
Eventually, that move would materialise, and he now leaves Burnley in the highest esteem.
“As soon as Keane went to Everton for £25m, he’s never looked back. I didn’t think he was as good a player as Keane, but now I think he’s usurped him.
“He’s the best centre half we’ve seen at Burnley in my lifetime”
 
We had a chance to build and wasted it. Up until last summer we were able to spend relatively freely.

We had three? Seasons of ridiculous spending where we could have built better, and are now paying the price for poor investment.

It will unwind by next summer and we will be in a better position. The year after the new stadium comes on line and it’s better again.
I agree so far it's the same issues you're right.
 
did i see somewere he’s given kenny a 4r deal?
yea. Kenny was offered new deal but he rejected it. Just a guess, probably the wage offered wasn't an improved offer or no guaranteed first team.

I think is just offering him a contract is just cautious move as our RB is a bit thin with Nathan Patterson out injured and an ageing Seamus (I think he's injured now too). Well, Kenny rejected it, I guess our wish came true.
 

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