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by Ashingtonclaret46
Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Under-21s move on to Crewe
Replies: 29
Views: 1160

Re: ARTICLE: Under-21s move on to Crewe

Finished 4-2 so a good come back after being two down. Well done to all concerned.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Under-21s move on to Crewe
Replies: 29
Views: 1160

Re: ARTICLE: Under-21s move on to Crewe

Good to see Kian Le Fondre come on as sub for his first appearance since December
by Ashingtonclaret46
Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Under-21s move on to Crewe
Replies: 29
Views: 1160

Re: ARTICLE: Under-21s move on to Crewe

Now 4-2 with Masara adding two more to get a hat trick since he came on at the start of the second half.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chelsea v Newcastle
Replies: 25
Views: 1370

Re: Chelsea v Newcastle

Goliath wrote:
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:46 pm
Newcastles record with and without Nick Pope would probably be interesting reading
With Nick Pope P14 W8 D2 L4 F32 A14 Pts 26
Without Pope P14 W4 D2 L8 F17 A34 Pts 14
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sun Mar 10, 2024 7:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Silly yellow cards
Replies: 26
Views: 1610

Re: Silly yellow cards

I thought both the Delcroix and Assignon bookings were harsh, especially the Delcroix one. The Berge one was the correct decision to take the card couldnt let Bowen get away in that position. The BErge booking was very clever play by Bowen because, although he was in front of Berge, he had hold of ...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: India England 5th test
Replies: 42
Views: 2008

Re: India England 5th test

I really do believe that England have become victims of their own hype and, just like modern society, think that they just have to add water to become successful. Never mind, it will only be a matter of time before the authorities decide that there is no future in Test cricket and will make everythi...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Time Wasting
Replies: 9
Views: 910

Re: Time Wasting

Nori1958 wrote:
Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:28 am
And then they come on here pretending they know everything. :lol: :lol:
They also give their input to RATE THE REF :roll:
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sat Feb 24, 2024 10:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today’s decisions
Replies: 13
Views: 1289

Re: Today’s decisions

Vitinho got the ball IMO so no pen. Their second should be ruled out if ours is - can’t rule one out without ruling out the other I'm with you Rick, however, after officiating for many years after playing for even more, I am at a total loss as to what constitutes offside, foul play etc., etc. We ha...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sat Feb 24, 2024 10:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: World club challenge
Replies: 10
Views: 848

Re: World club challenge

Cracking game and Wigan's defence was superb. Well done Warriors that was a very hard fought victory.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Tue Feb 20, 2024 2:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Referee confirmed for Crystal Palace game
Replies: 13
Views: 1145

Re: Referee confirmed for Crystal Palace game

Refereed Fulham v Villa at the weekend with both sets of fans not too happy and also Fulham players and management expressing their views.
The hierarchy and some media seem to be at odds with the views of fans and say that he had a very good game.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bundesliga highlights
Replies: 19
Views: 1476

Re: Bundesliga highlights

Lots of Claret interest and more to come. Weghorst scores for Hoffenheim. Tella scores for top of the table Leverkusen. Maatsen with excellent assist for Dortmund. Darko now back in Stuttgart. The one we, reportedly missed out on, Dennis Undav looks better every time I see him. Harry Kane looking t...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Mon Jan 15, 2024 11:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Games at Bolton and Reading abandoned - Crowd
Replies: 28
Views: 2732

Re: Games at Bolton and Reading abandoned - Crowd

JUst to try to add a bit of perspective to the Bolton incident. I received a message from my son on Sunday evening:- " guess what I was doing yesterday! Got booed and had 1,000 fans singing who’s the ****** in the red…..to be fair they did clap me later when they found out I’d run into the stand to ...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sat Jan 06, 2024 2:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Markets v Geordies
Replies: 69
Views: 4823

Re: Markets v Geordies

Ballard initiated the contact and made no connection with the ball though. If that was inside the box in a PL game, VAR gives that as a penalty. Which just highlights what a load of rubbish VAR is. No foul committed at all, two players doing the same thing and referee knew what was going on. You do...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Fri Jan 05, 2024 8:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tales & Story’s your Grandparents told you about Burnley/Football
Replies: 36
Views: 2032

Re: Tales & Story’s your Grandparents told you about Burnley/Football

My Grandad would have been 94 if he was alive today. I grew up with his countless stories of watching Burnley and a very successful era for the club when we was league champions and played in Europe. Anyway … He was adamant Jimmy Mac was just as good if not better than George Best. He couldn’t unde...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Wed Jan 03, 2024 7:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: South Africa v India
Replies: 8
Views: 843

South Africa v India

Did anyone see the bizarre day of cricket today at Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa South Africa won the toss and decided to bat on what the commentators said was a 'greenish' pitch. They were bowled out in 23.2 overs for a total of 55. India batted and were 153 for 4 in 33 overs, they then lost 6 ...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Thu Dec 28, 2023 10:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Worst rating ever
Replies: 4
Views: 1170

Re: Worst rating ever

I notice that Leno, the Fulham keeper, was also marked 2 for his display against Bournemouth where he was poos but compounded things by pushing a ballboy.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Tue Dec 26, 2023 8:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Toon v Forest
Replies: 111
Views: 6873

Re: Toon v Forest

Chris wood will score goals if you give him every penalty kick, swing every corner into him and play to his limited style by kicking the ball into the box towards him at every opportunity. Nobody else will score in the team mind, just Wood. This season Chris has started just 6 PL games for Forest a...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Tue Dec 19, 2023 12:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: First half passing heatmap vs. Everton
Replies: 27
Views: 2819

Re: First half passing heatmap vs. Everton

When you keeper has had over 1000 touches of the ball, which is 237 more than any other keeper in the PL and is 40th in the full list of PL players for touches, it doesn't take a genius to realise that we aren't going to score a lot of goals with the ball in our own half.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Tue Dec 19, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who'd be a ref ?
Replies: 11
Views: 1160

Re: Who'd be a ref ?

One of the biggest problems, and has been for many years, is the fact that many County FAs have not hammered people for serious misdemeanours in the past and, consequently, more coaches, players, parents et al have just jumped on the bandwagon to hurl abuse at officials of all ages. Add to that the ...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Tue Dec 19, 2023 12:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: Enjoyable game as Burnley go through in Youth Cup
Replies: 10
Views: 959

Re: REPORT: Enjoyable game as Burnley go through in Youth Cup

It was a smashing game to watch. Both teams going for it and wanting to go forward, officials doing their best in some horrible conditions, no stupid VAR involvement and well over two hours of entertainment. I agree that, had we scored more goals when we were on top, we possibly would have won comfo...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Mon Dec 18, 2023 10:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Youth Cup night for the Clarets
Replies: 54
Views: 4560

Re: ARTICLE: Youth Cup night for the Clarets

boatshed bill wrote:
Mon Dec 18, 2023 10:21 pm
Barring one slip McEvily looks a good player. Tall enough.
Yes, but it should have gone into Row Z!
by Ashingtonclaret46
Mon Dec 18, 2023 10:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Youth Cup night for the Clarets
Replies: 54
Views: 4560

Re: ARTICLE: Youth Cup night for the Clarets

Wasn't it great to watch two teams slogging it out in terrible conditions at times. Officials doing their best with the odd mistake, players making mistakes and fouls not being dissected by VAR interference etc., etc. A proper game of football which we did very well to win against a strong, physical...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Thu Dec 14, 2023 4:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ref News
Replies: 15
Views: 2107

Re: Ref News

by Ashingtonclaret46
Sun Dec 10, 2023 10:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who is available and fit to play?
Replies: 29
Views: 5249

Re: Who is available and fit to play?

"..........and the biggy - should we recall Wout in January?"

He went off injured on Friday night with what appeared to be a hamstring injury.
Why would he come back here when so many fans actually hate him with a vengeance?
by Ashingtonclaret46
Mon Dec 04, 2023 11:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mowbray sacked now
Replies: 27
Views: 4580

Re: Mowbray sacked now

ClaretTony wrote:
Mon Dec 04, 2023 11:05 pm
According to my mate who’s a massive Sunlan fan, it’s a hell of a shock. He said no one saw it coming.
Have to agree with that Tony. I have had a couple of Sunderland supporting mates on the phone tonight saying how shocked they are and they are no happy with their young chairman/owner at all.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sun Dec 03, 2023 10:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Indies v England
Replies: 18
Views: 2211

Re: West Indies v England

Aye, far to many bad balls there. What's happened to Sam Curran though? He used to be a decent "death" bowler but that 49th over was just awful. It is difficult bowling when there an established batsmen in excellent form but that was dire. Fair play to Shai Hope there though- a real captain's innin...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sun Dec 03, 2023 9:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Indies v England
Replies: 18
Views: 2211

Re: West Indies v England

I'd forgotten this series was imminent. When, early afternoon, I looked at what was on TV and saw live cricket, I assumed it was India v Aus until I looked more closely. Good start by England anyway but Butler and Livingstone getting only 20 between them in 32 balls was v disappointing. Curran and ...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sun Dec 03, 2023 10:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: When did this become legal?
Replies: 22
Views: 3913

Re: When did this become legal?

One from recent memory was 4 April 2021 when Bednarek almost removed Chris Woods's shirt in our defeat at Southampton but we didn't get a pen which could have brought us level after surrendering a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonight’s football
Replies: 59
Views: 3409

Re: Newcastle Utd....robbed

The referee was good throughout the whole game until VAR decided to interfere. ONce Big Brother gets involved at the highest level (UEFA and FIFA) the referees are under pressure to change decisions in order to ensure that they can continue refereeing at the highest level. THis became apparent in th...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sun Nov 19, 2023 4:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cricket World Cup
Replies: 164
Views: 11375

Re: Cricket World Cup

Aussies lost their first two matches in the Tournament but have pretty much played 'proper' cricket, apart from that cracking innings by Maxwell which really was the turning point for them. They have bowled well, they have fielded really well and they have batted well, without resorting to some of t...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Wed Nov 08, 2023 4:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Drinkwater apologises
Replies: 47
Views: 9502

Re: Drinkwater apologises

No wonder he couldn't concentrate on football. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12713779/Former-Premier-League-star-loses-782-000-following-failure-restaurant-business-latest-restaurant-1-1m-debt.html?ito=social-facebook&fbclid=IwAR2-7Yutimu3zFzGsNGNLHvE5XEbn1cQJDgI4SkSItnIsAFnyxrN...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Tue Nov 07, 2023 4:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cricket World Cup
Replies: 164
Views: 11375

Re: Cricket World Cup

MrTopTier wrote:
Tue Nov 07, 2023 4:45 pm
Maxwell ridiculous innings. Can he get 200?
He certainly can ---wow!!
by Ashingtonclaret46
Tue Nov 07, 2023 4:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cricket World Cup
Replies: 164
Views: 11375

Re: Cricket World Cup

I hate boring cricket! lol
Maxwell has been brilliant without doubt.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Tue Nov 07, 2023 9:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Postecoglu
Replies: 33
Views: 4184

Re: Postecoglu

A man expressing my own views on VAR and everything else which is ruining the game in search of Utopia!
Well done Ange, mind you, he will probably get fined by the PL for expressing his views honestly but not agreeing with the way that the modern game is being shaped!
by Ashingtonclaret46
Mon Nov 06, 2023 2:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: That idiot arrogant ref is at it again
Replies: 29
Views: 3829

Re: That idiot arrogant ref is at it again

Where I start to lose patience with the referees and dealing with the cheats. Is the 12 decisions a game , when a player deliberately backs into or stops to allow contact and then falls over and the ref gives a free kick. We can all see in most instances what’s happening, but the refs nearly always...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Mon Nov 06, 2023 2:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: That idiot arrogant ref is at it again
Replies: 29
Views: 3829

Re: That idiot arrogant ref is at it again

That's my fear for next season when VAR hits the Championship. The standard of refereeing is noticeably worse than the Prem and logic says the standard of VAR officiating will be worse, if indeed that's even possible. The PGMOL really needs to get a grip or VAR will be a dominant factor in a lot of...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Mon Nov 06, 2023 12:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: That idiot arrogant ref is at it again
Replies: 29
Views: 3829

Re: That idiot arrogant ref is at it again

Every player is intent on conning the officials from the moment they set foot on the pitch. Is it any wonder that they manage to manufacture decisions which go in their favour? Whether they succeed or fail it is always the officials who get the blame one way ot the other. I have a good friend who is...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Wed Nov 01, 2023 2:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Our U21 squad/team
Replies: 10
Views: 1240

Re: Our U21 squad/team

The Under 21s have played 12 competitive games this season and have won 5, drawn 4 and lost 3. I am sure that, had that been the first team, we would have been well pleased with that.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Wed Sep 13, 2023 5:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Have Everton got away with their financial irregularities?
Replies: 69
Views: 7864

Re: Have Everton got away with their financial irregularities?

bfcjg wrote:
Wed Sep 13, 2023 5:13 pm
Not holding out much hope of punishment and justice from the hearing. The Premier league have appointed the chair after seeking Everton's recommendations and in steps Mrs Gladys Street
Is she related to Gwladys Street?
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sat Sep 02, 2023 5:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - Darren England v Tottenham
Replies: 22
Views: 1884

Re: RATE THE REF - Darren England v Tottenham

I never mark the officials, however, one question today is how do JBG and Brownhill get booked for tackles which win the ball fair and square but the Spurs players roll around on the pitch, whilst Emerson comes on and puts a studs up challenge in, doesn't win the ball and is not booked, in spite of ...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Wed Aug 16, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v Australia WWC
Replies: 137
Views: 6014

Re: England v Australia WWC

England played well, Australia battled hard but Kerr missed a couple of good chances and it was a good win in the end. Well done. A strange refereeing display in the first half when everything seemed to go for the Aussies, however, she had a much, much better second half and was on top of her game a...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Thu Aug 10, 2023 10:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Starting 11 for Citeh?
Replies: 54
Views: 4023

Re: Starting 11 for Citeh?

Aclaret wrote:
Thu Aug 10, 2023 9:52 pm
Think that was Andros Townsend Ashington.
I think so too, thanks for that, I was fed some wrong information earlier today. Owd age!
by Ashingtonclaret46
Thu Aug 10, 2023 9:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Starting 11 for Citeh?
Replies: 54
Views: 4023

Re: Starting 11 for Citeh?

Please ignore the above post, I think that I have been fed duff gen.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Thu Aug 10, 2023 9:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Starting 11 for Citeh?
Replies: 54
Views: 4023

Re: Starting 11 for Citeh?

I notice that Redmond has been included by quite a few, however, he has not been signed by Burnley and is a free agent. VK decided that he was surplus to requirement because of other players signed.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dunston vs Gateshead (Abandoned)
Replies: 9
Views: 1828

Re: Dunston vs Gateshead (Abandoned)

Neil wrote:
Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:28 pm
Gang related incident, dispute between well known North east families.
Without doubt Neil, however, a football match with lots of families attending is not the place or time to do what happened tonight.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dunston vs Gateshead (Abandoned)
Replies: 9
Views: 1828

Re: Dunston vs Gateshead (Abandoned)

Strange goings on at Dunston. Chairman, vice chairman and treasurer resign last week after many years of service, then this happens at their match tonight..strange goings on..
by Ashingtonclaret46
Mon Jul 17, 2023 5:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New BFC Membership scheme
Replies: 381
Views: 24829

Re: New BFC Membership scheme

Leisure wrote:
Mon Jul 17, 2023 4:54 pm
Hope you meant kick! :o
Oh yes, sorry about the typo! :D
by Ashingtonclaret46
Mon Jul 17, 2023 3:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ticket prices
Replies: 7
Views: 1087

Re: Ticket prices

Has anyone noticed that some ticket prices do not match the actual ticket cost on the website? Bought a City ticket for the north stand upper, price quoted was £50 but cost £37.50 at checkout and same for the Forest match, quoted £45, cost £30. Cowick --are you of a certain age because the prices y...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Mon Jul 17, 2023 3:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New BFC Membership scheme
Replies: 381
Views: 24829

Re: New BFC Membership scheme

You ideally need to be quick, as they seem to be going pretty fast for all the games. Thanks Leisure. I purchased tickets for 7 games on 4 July because these were the only ones when my friend and I were free to come down. It was well worth us sharing the £35 membership because it enabled us to get ...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Tue Jul 04, 2023 8:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New BFC Membership scheme
Replies: 381
Views: 24829

Re: New BFC Membership scheme

Took advantage of the fact that tickets were available for all home games and managed to get tickets for myself and my friend for a couple of games we wanted to see. Just trying to work out other dates at present.