Burnley sign Newcastle United defender (From Lancashire Telegraph)
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Burnley sign Newcastle United defender
9:00am Thursday 2nd July 2009 in
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- By Suzanne Geldard » Burnley FC reporter
YOUNG defender David Edgar will be among the new signings as Burnley begin their preparations for the Premier League today.
The 22-year-old penned a four-year deal after his Newcastle United contract expired yesterday, and will team up with his new Clarets colleagues when players return for pre-season training at Gawthorpe this morning.
Among them will be fellow newcomers Tyrone Mears and Steven Fletcher, who smashed the club’s transfer record when he completed a £3million move from Hibernian on Tuesday night.
It was third time lucky for manager Owen Coyle in landing Edgar, following two previous loan attempts for the 6ft 2ins Canadian centre half.
“I think he knew from day one we liked him; he’s coming to a club that’s on the up with a group of players that are hungry,” said the Burnley boss of Edgar.
“We’re getting a young, talented centre back that’s looking to improve and take his game on.
“He’s at the right age, with Premier League experience - albeit a bit stop-start - but he’s been at a club like Newcastle trying to get ahead of defenders who are valued at £8m-£10m.
“He’s scored on a couple of occasions too - against Manchester United and Liverpool no less, and he’s one that’s only going to get better.”
His agent, Barry MacLean told Ontario newspaper The Record: “I’d say he’s pretty happy.
”We are looking for him to play regularly at this stage of his career.
”For him to play regular first-team football is critical for him.”
Edgar’s father Eddie played in goal for Newcastle and Hartlepool before emigrating.
Comments(30)
j bee
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12:47pm Wed 1 Jul 09
rickyl wrote:have you heard of grabbi , davies, fergison all well known 21 million and no goals scored
Never heard of him.
bertiebee1
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4:50pm Wed 1 Jul 09
rickyl wrote:Muppet, compared to Andy Van Der Meyde, who according to the media is a flop but could be on his way to deadwood to try and ressurect his failing career.Edgar is a great signing for us.Still theres no place like deadwood for a flop to go to and should fit in well with the rest of the flops there. And and the exciting style of football they play. hoofers direct. UTC
Never heard of him.
blueheeler1
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5:01pm Wed 1 Jul 09
madari
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6:13pm Wed 1 Jul 09
rickyl wrote:You had never heard of OWEN COYLE either had you? No.
Never heard of him.
Wait and see my boy.....
Kernal Knut
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7:08pm Wed 1 Jul 09
rickyl wrote:How is it every lowlife Eidwood fan comes on LET comment pages to pass judgment on all things BFC? Stick to your own coverage and stop posting daft comments on here.
Never heard of him.
NICEONESUNSHINE
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7:43pm Wed 1 Jul 09
blueheeler1 wrote:hahaha. What a charlatan you are, no ticketed 3 thumbed fool! Whats the problem then? Can't afford the coin out of your benefit?
You will hear of him quite soon Muppets---
What a deluded fool you are! You've hardly ever seen the sh*te play and you think you're an expert?? How do you manage to make your gushing comments by watching 2 minute highlight spots on sky sports then?
Nevermind dreamerboy, at least you'll be getting the last 3 minutes on MOTD next season. On second thoughts ,it may take a bit longer than that to get through all the goals that your crap goalies gonna ship in!
bed and breakfast man !
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7:48pm Wed 1 Jul 09
Lets face facts he made seven starts for newcastle cos they were that bad,The tea lady up there would have got a game,If they had registered her with the FA in time.
No another player for chump football!!!
moggy669
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8:14pm Wed 1 Jul 09
enty 46
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10:32pm Wed 1 Jul 09
on their own quality (ha ha) signings
we've spent 4 million and not sold anyone.You lot have sold 20 million quids worth and spent hardly anything out of it,
Pity because long ball players with little skill usually come cheap
champs95
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11:08pm Wed 1 Jul 09
blueheeler1
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7:09am Thu 2 Jul 09
And only 22 years old.
Very, very, promising. Well done, Owen.
RAyzer
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10:16am Thu 2 Jul 09
rickyl wrote:youve never heard of any one....typical stockport clown
Never heard of him.
RAyzer
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10:18am Thu 2 Jul 09
bed and breakfast man ! wrote:get this clown banned....still never answers SAME QUESTION..WHO HE SUPPORTS!!!IDIOT...
I like this 'He made seven starts for the Magpies last season before they were relegated',By the time he makes seven starts for you ,He will be relegated again. Lets face facts he made seven starts for newcastle cos they were that bad,The tea lady up there would have got a game,If they had registered her with the FA in time. No another player for chump football!!!
RAyzer
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10:21am Thu 2 Jul 09
RAyzer wrote:dewsbury,full of clowns,glad you use your first lauguage on here chump boy..you were slagging rovers off when wed won promotion,i just hope your on fleawood when we turn up,were your burka then i know its you...
bed and breakfast man ! wrote: I like this 'He made seven starts for the Magpies last season before they were relegated',By the time he makes seven starts for you ,He will be relegated again. Lets face facts he made seven starts for newcastle cos they were that bad,The tea lady up there would have got a game,If they had registered her with the FA in time. No another player for chump football!!!get this clown banned....still never answers SAME QUESTION..WHO HE SUPPORTS!!!IDIOT...
RAyzer
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10:38am Thu 2 Jul 09
Morst the 88th min Heartbreaker of Dingles!
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10:52am Thu 2 Jul 09
31st.......
RAyzer
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10:57am Thu 2 Jul 09
Morst the 88th min Heartbreaker of Dingles! wrote:and????simon garner liked a smoke..while he was STILL playing..simon"ganja
Breaking News - Andy Payton has been renamed "The Padiham Cannabisator" 31st.......
"garner nickname at wycombe wanderes
Morst the 88th min Heartbreaker of Dingles!
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11:02am Thu 2 Jul 09
RAyzer wrote:Get to work on the motorway and stop slacking!
Morst the 88th min Heartbreaker of Dingles! wrote:and????simon garner liked a smoke..while he was STILL playing..simon"ganja
Breaking News - Andy Payton has been renamed "The Padiham Cannabisator" 31st.......
"garner nickname at wycombe wanderes
How many did SG score against you for Rovers and even when he left?
How many did AP score for you against us - Zilch!
31st.......
GRAHAM B
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12:14pm Thu 2 Jul 09
RAyzer wrote:RAyzer your correct they are so worried up the motorway as you say ...colne trade will go down on a saturday as all the inbreds will flock to turdmoor to see the goals flood in. bring on 17th Aug we cant wait get ready for some tonkings
3 good signings so far..clowns up motorway keep mentioning us in same breath as liverpool/real madrid,sounds good,sounds like there panaking abit!!!!
claret_ju
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12:24pm Thu 2 Jul 09
NICEONESUNSHINE wrote:NICEONESUNSHINE, you are probably the biggest tit I have ever had the misfortune not to meet.
blueheeler1 wrote: You will hear of him quite soon Muppets---hahaha. What a charlatan you are, no ticketed 3 thumbed fool! Whats the problem then? Can't afford the coin out of your benefit? What a deluded fool you are! You've hardly ever seen the sh*te play and you think you're an expert?? How do you manage to make your gushing comments by watching 2 minute highlight spots on sky sports then? Nevermind dreamerboy, at least you'll be getting the last 3 minutes on MOTD next season. On second thoughts ,it may take a bit longer than that to get through all the goals that your crap goalies gonna ship in!
Why don't you do everyone a favour and p*ss off to your own page? Have you nothing better to do than spend all day spouting your crap on here?
I pity you.
bed and breakfast man !
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1:03pm Thu 2 Jul 09
RAyzer wrote:I am getting all woried here RAyzer,You want me banned,If i have anything to say,I say it,Be it here on the Rovers page,But nice try.
bed and breakfast man ! wrote: I like this 'He made seven starts for the Magpies last season before they were relegated',By the time he makes seven starts for you ,He will be relegated again. Lets face facts he made seven starts for newcastle cos they were that bad,The tea lady up there would have got a game,If they had registered her with the FA in time. No another player for chump football!!!get this clown banned....still never answers SAME QUESTION..WHO HE SUPPORTS!!!IDIOT...
You asked me a Question yesterday,The same one you keep asking,The same one i keep giving you answer to,So if you can be botherd to look back,You will see what you are looking for.
And yes I will be at Ewood when you come,Just like last time when you lost at Ewood.Burka,Nice one,Thats very original,Will you be wearing a d1ck on your head as normal?
Walter Carey
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1:51pm Thu 2 Jul 09
One thing OC should be mindful though is that the new players, or indeed the rest of the squad, have not had much premiership experience. OC may just have to spend that little bit more on attracting a couple “older hands” just to make that difference in what’s going to be a baptism of fire for sure
NICEONESUNSHINE
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7:46pm Thu 2 Jul 09
claret_ju wrote:Oh shut up you tedious bore ,and while you're sat in your "comfy" armchair, dressed in your "comfy" cardy and slippers, twiddling your "3 thumbs" and thinking of something "serious" to say in response to this post. Just remember this: I could'nt care less what you think Dingle.
NICEONESUNSHINE wrote:NICEONESUNSHINE, you are probably the biggest tit I have ever had the misfortune not to meet. Why don't you do everyone a favour and p*ss off to your own page? Have you nothing better to do than spend all day spouting your crap on here? I pity you.blueheeler1 wrote: You will hear of him quite soon Muppets---hahaha. What a charlatan you are, no ticketed 3 thumbed fool! Whats the problem then? Can't afford the coin out of your benefit? What a deluded fool you are! You've hardly ever seen the sh*te play and you think you're an expert?? How do you manage to make your gushing comments by watching 2 minute highlight spots on sky sports then? Nevermind dreamerboy, at least you'll be getting the last 3 minutes on MOTD next season. On second thoughts ,it may take a bit longer than that to get through all the goals that your crap goalies gonna ship in!
Ps. I bet you ain't got a season ticket either.
masher49
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8:31pm Thu 2 Jul 09
rickyl
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9:34pm Thu 2 Jul 09
NICEONESUNSHINE
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10:03pm Thu 2 Jul 09
blueheeler1
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12:33am Fri 3 Jul 09
If last year was a big srtuggle for you this year will be a disaster.
Look to your own limitations and see the drop coming ever closer Muppet.
blueheeler1
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7:33am Fri 3 Jul 09
It's a lot more simple than snow!
Rovers fans make a lot of noise to try and detract from their own teams onging misery.
You can compare their rantings to that of a bully - same thing.
By shouting long and hard enough they convince themselves all is well in their garden. Point is-it isn't.
We will have the elast laugh.
midas
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9:53am Fri 3 Jul 09
rickyl wrote:They won't be, but BFS and the other managers of last years struggling teams will be!! Yo0u have improved your squad by selling your best player (and Derbyshire) and signing someone that Everton only offered a 12 month contract to and "the next Dickson Etuhu" from a French 3rd Divisin team! Fergie will be sh****g himself!! lol
Tyrone Mears, David Edgar and some Scottish no-mark? I bet Wenger, Ferguson, Benitez etc are quaking in their boots!
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