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by Nonayforever
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:04 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: And finally a second home win for the Clarets
Replies: 16
Views: 1198

Re: REPORT: And finally a second home win for the Clarets

Great report.

Muric has now given VK the kick the arse that he needed.
by Nonayforever
Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - BURNLEY v BOURNEMOUTH
Replies: 2248
Views: 142878

Re: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - BURNLEY v BOURNEMOUTH

Burnley 2 Brentford 0
Oderbert 31 mins
Lge 1
by Nonayforever
Mon Mar 11, 2024 6:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT:Just a point for Burnley after losing a two goal lead
Replies: 11
Views: 975

Re: REPORT:Just a point for Burnley after losing a two goal lead

Glad to read that I'm not the only one who was mystified by the subs.
by Nonayforever
Mon Mar 11, 2024 6:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stadium Tour
Replies: 32
Views: 1881

Re: Stadium Tour

Did they mention that they are swopping Bene n hot for Bud light next season ?
by Nonayforever
Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ekdal and Al-Dakhil
Replies: 55
Views: 4312

Re: Ekdal and Al-Dakhil

Their stats were brilliant playing for a good team in a crap league , but when it comes to having to defend in the PL.........
by Nonayforever
Sun Mar 10, 2024 1:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - BURNLEY v BOURNEMOUTH
Replies: 2248
Views: 142878

Re: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - BURNLEY v BOURNEMOUTH

West Ham 2 Burnley 0
Kudos 23rd min
Lge 1
by Nonayforever
Sun Mar 10, 2024 9:02 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Maurice Bembridge - golfer
Replies: 0
Views: 380

Maurice Bembridge - golfer

Sadly died .
Maurice, along with players such as Dai Rees, Tony Jacklin & Peter Oostuhuis got me hooked on golf as a boy.
Many happy memories of watching him in the Ryder cup and Piccadilly world match play championship.
by Nonayforever
Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kompany press conference pre West Ham
Replies: 41
Views: 3739

Re: Kompany press conference pre West Ham

Unfortunately VK and the team are in a catch 22 position at the moment. Everything they do is scrutinised and criticised whenever a loose word or pass is made which leads into a downward spiral. I really do hope he pulls off a few results sooner rather than later to ease the pressure off both himsel...
by Nonayforever
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Possible affordable targets for next season
Replies: 82
Views: 4361

Re: Possible affordable targets for next season

What is our Prem style ? I thought it was supposed to be the same as our championship style I think that is a perfectly legitimate question. It isn't a possession based team, nor a pressing style. We aren't robust, not really long ball in the true sense of the word, don't play to hit the opposition...
by Nonayforever
Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fan’s View (version 2)
Replies: 58
Views: 4008

Re: Fan’s View (version 2)

Good article by Tony Livesey, as was the earlier article and I do tend to agree with him. One thing he does mention is about VK learning. The grievance that I have against VK is the fact that we all knew before the season started that certain positions definitely needed strengthening, that wasn't a ...
by Nonayforever
Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kompany quote
Replies: 161
Views: 7198

Re: Kompany quote

I don't feel sorry for VK, he will probably become a good manager just as Trafford will probably become a good keeper. I see their present positions as quite similar. Both expecting great things but now wish things had gone differently. I am assuming VK got a bit giddy with his self esteem last seas...
by Nonayforever
Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mud analytics
Replies: 273
Views: 7697

Re: Mud analytics

NewClaret wrote:
Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:02 pm
Trafford?
Yes.
by Nonayforever
Mon Mar 04, 2024 2:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mud analytics
Replies: 273
Views: 7697

Re: Mud analytics

Can’t imagine the analytics are used so much to sign GK’s. We do know Kompany watched Trafford in a lot of games last year before he signed. Nixon reported he was at several Bolton games watching him. I think you’re worrying about nothing: the salary that Kompany takes, his reputation and his abili...
by Nonayforever
Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:04 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Alan Pace
Replies: 66
Views: 4168

Re: Alan Pace

I have no doubt he is invested but no more or less so than other Chairman. The extent to which he has invested financially is open to conjecture because I don't think anyone knows. Looking at his CV the sums involved seem very large for someone who was a divisional Director of an investment bank pr...
by Nonayforever
Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Alan Pace
Replies: 66
Views: 4168

Re: Alan Pace

That is true of all the Chairmen of the club. I don't think I've encountered one that can be thought of as successful if the club is not...! Arguably, Alan Pace has less at stake than the other because he bought it using the club's money. And I'm not sure how much educated advice you can take when ...
by Nonayforever
Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Alan Pace
Replies: 66
Views: 4168

Re: Alan Pace

I actually like AP, not the way he bought Burnley, the way he manages Burnley. If Burnley is successful, he is successful and vice versa. At the moment we are going down the pan, he can see it just the same as VK and the fans. He isn't daft, he will be taking educated advice on why it isn't working....
by Nonayforever
Sun Mar 03, 2024 7:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The objective for the rest of the season
Replies: 85
Views: 4253

Re: The objective for the rest of the season

VK obviously has no objective.
A team in our position would stop what they are doing ( it's not working & never will ) and start from scratch by earning a clean and progressing from there.
We are not even settling up for a clean sheet just rearranging the chairs on a sinking ship.
by Nonayforever
Sun Mar 03, 2024 12:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - BURNLEY v BOURNEMOUTH
Replies: 2248
Views: 142878

Re: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - BURNLEY v BOURNEMOUTH

Burnley 0 Bournemouth 1
Solanke 34th min
Lge 1
by Nonayforever
Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Substitute Cullen comes out on top in Palace defeat
Replies: 29
Views: 1431

Re: ARTICLE: Substitute Cullen comes out on top in Palace defeat

We are discussing tactics as though the next game is the 4th or 5rh game of the season. We have witnessed 26 games of tactical ineptness. There have only been a handful of games where we have competed and looked dangerous, most of them because of Foster. The root cause of the ineffectiveness is dist...
by Nonayforever
Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Substitute Cullen comes out on top in Palace defeat
Replies: 29
Views: 1431

Re: ARTICLE: Substitute Cullen comes out on top in Palace defeat

I honestly think VK isn't playing Cork in case he actually plays well then he would be obliged ( by the fans ) to extend his contract, when he clearly doesn't want him at the club.
I get the impression VK doesn't like to be challenged.
by Nonayforever
Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Paul Heckingbottom interview
Replies: 45
Views: 3941

Re: Paul Heckingbottom interview

We knew what to expect when we won promotion. Everyone knew we needed replacements and more importantly reinforcements. To say we have a project underway and it's progressing is unfortunately passing me by. I only see 3 or possibly 4 of our current squad being PL players in 2 or 3 seasons time. So i...
by Nonayforever
Tue Feb 27, 2024 10:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rovers protest
Replies: 140
Views: 7683

Re: Rovers protest

Rovers have battled well.
I've watched both Newcastle & Bournemouth tonight and can't understand why we are are so far off them. Both haven't been good.
by Nonayforever
Tue Feb 27, 2024 6:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: VAR & the FA cup
Replies: 45
Views: 1918

VAR & the FA cup

3 matches on tonight. 2 will have VAR , one won't. The cost of VAR at the 2 grounds will be £9251.00 + VAT This is split 50 / 50 between the 2 clubs., so the away club pays a bigger percentage because they get less of the gate receipts. Some of the smaller clubs playing away at PL grounds don't have...
by Nonayforever
Mon Feb 26, 2024 3:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: A long day out and another defeat
Replies: 38
Views: 3023

Re: REPORT: A long day out and another defeat

Is Selhurst Park the hardest / most awkward ground to get to in the PL ?
by Nonayforever
Mon Feb 26, 2024 1:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Everton points deduction reduced
Replies: 122
Views: 7051

Re: Everton points deduction reduced

Exemplifies the state of football now.
by Nonayforever
Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK’s Strategy: Are We Witnessing A Failing Experiment?
Replies: 215
Views: 8157

Re: ALK’s Strategy: Are We Witnessing A Failing Experiment?

We had it right about 4 or 5 seasons ago. Everybody looked up to Burnley as a model club. The players values were increasing and the clubs value was increasing due to the success on field. It went pear shaped when Dyche wouldn't sell Tarks for a massive profit. The way ALK are trying to do it now is...
by Nonayforever
Sun Feb 25, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Amdouni
Replies: 142
Views: 7673

Re: Amdouni

I think Amdouni and even more so Tresor, are perfect examples of "stat" players.
It's easy to spot players with brilliant stats in other teams / leagues, but it takes real skill to spot players with good stats coupled with grit, a strong work ethic, strength and desire.
by Nonayforever
Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Simple vote for Kompany to stay or go…no debate
Replies: 424
Views: 14531

Re: Simple vote for Kompany to stay or go…no debate

Go - there is no project
by Nonayforever
Sat Feb 24, 2024 2:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - BURNLEY v BOURNEMOUTH
Replies: 2248
Views: 142878

Re: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - BURNLEY v ARSENAL

Palace 2 Burnley 1
Mateta 17 mins
Lge 1
by Nonayforever
Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: It just sums up this season
Replies: 23
Views: 2033

Re: It just sums up this season

TPClaret wrote:
Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:59 pm
Connor Robert’s isn’t premier league quality
He may well be next season
by Nonayforever
Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: On this day
Replies: 77
Views: 7146

Re: On this day

Burnley Express had someone doing a cartoon strip of matches at the time which was far more entertaining then the match write up. This was his effort for the Huddersfield game. I don't know why all football match reports haven't been done like this over the last 100 years. (Courtesy British Newspap...
by Nonayforever
Fri Feb 23, 2024 7:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 90s Burnley footage
Replies: 20
Views: 1732

Re: 90s Burnley footage

I remember going to the first game when the new stand opened.
It appeared very steep on first sight.
There were some old timers going up the steps holding the steps above them with their hands for balance.
by Nonayforever
Fri Feb 23, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Palace away - quietly optimistic...
Replies: 99
Views: 4448

Re: Palace away - quietly optimistic...

My prediction is this: First 20 mins on top completely dominating the game. After 22 minutes and 27 seconds Trafford will flap at a cross, completely miss it - the ball will then hit the post and rebound onto the back of Amdouni's head into the path of Jefferey Schlupp who will pass it into the net...
by Nonayforever
Sat Feb 17, 2024 2:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - BURNLEY v BOURNEMOUTH
Replies: 2248
Views: 142878

Re: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - BURNLEY v ARSENAL

Burnley 1 Arsenal 5
Trossard 12 mins
Lge 1
by Nonayforever
Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Team for Arsenal
Replies: 46
Views: 2710

Re: Team for Arsenal

I think we may see a watershed moment tomorrow with Muric coming back in.
by Nonayforever
Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FA Cup - Tv deal
Replies: 7
Views: 1359

Re: FA Cup - Tv deal

aclaretinstevenage wrote:
Thu Feb 15, 2024 8:13 pm
Maybe now BBC and ITV will have to broadcast matches other than those involving United,City and Liverpool as surely TNT will have first dibs on picking those.
You have missed Wrexham out of TNTs first dibs :lol:
by Nonayforever
Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Roy Hodgson
Replies: 28
Views: 3076

Re: Roy Hodgson

Wishing Roy all the best for a speedy recovery.
Top manager.
He knows his stuff, been around the top echelons of football for ages.
Nobody managers in the PL for as long as he has without being savvy.
A credit to football.
by Nonayforever
Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Why's my milk not going off?
Replies: 36
Views: 2149

Re: Why's my milk not going off?

Taffy on the wing wrote:
Thu Feb 15, 2024 6:09 pm
Some people will argue about owt!
I've read all the posts.
They all appear to be in good humour to me.
Maybe you have had some sour milk ?
by Nonayforever
Tue Feb 13, 2024 6:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dj steve wright
Replies: 46
Views: 4421

Re: Dj steve wright

Certainly a shock to hear this sad news.
Was a part of the furniture, so to speak, on Sunday morning.
Will be sadly missed.
by Nonayforever
Fri Feb 09, 2024 9:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - BURNLEY v BOURNEMOUTH
Replies: 2248
Views: 142878

Re: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - LIVERPOOL v BURNLEY

Liverpool 4 Burnley 0
Jota 6 mins
Lge 1
by Nonayforever
Fri Feb 09, 2024 8:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The earth
Replies: 53
Views: 3204

Re: The earth

Just as any of you I haven't seen it and therefore I'm not going to just guess what it is. As I'm not sure of any shape. They show us perfectly round spherical computer generated images. They even admit they aren't real. Now they are saying it's a pear shaped oblate spheroid. Sure. I've also seen c...
by Nonayforever
Thu Feb 08, 2024 10:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blue card
Replies: 37
Views: 2209

Re: Blue card

When you thought football couldn't get any worse, the self proclaimed authority comes up with more rubbish to make it worse.
Although they could have come up with rainbow coloured cards to rub fans up the wrong way even further.
by Nonayforever
Thu Feb 08, 2024 8:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: VAR Is working apparently....
Replies: 33
Views: 2233

Re: VAR Is working apparently....

So, let's have a straw poll on here.
I'm 100% against VAR in any way shape or form.

I would guess most other replies are going to be a jumble of this bits ok or that's OK if etc etc.
by Nonayforever
Wed Feb 07, 2024 9:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Villa v Chelsea
Replies: 10
Views: 1072

Re: Villa v Chelsea

Villa almost scored from a quick throw in taken from the halfway line.
We would still be wondering who should take it.
by Nonayforever
Mon Feb 05, 2024 4:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stability or Tinkering
Replies: 48
Views: 3344

Re: Stability or Tinkering

VK clearly had a strategy and style of play for the whole of last season. That same style was taken into the pre season friendlies. The Benfica game was breathtaking, the same as last season albeit with different personal. He tried the same style against Man City and claimed to be satisfied but then...
by Nonayforever
Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Private Pike RIP
Replies: 29
Views: 2033

Re: Private Pike RIP

That really is the end of a wonderful era.

Brilliant series, which I think, started in black and white and took a few programs to catch on but became what it was due to the fantastic actors and script.

Classic comedy acting like that will never be repeated now.
by Nonayforever
Sun Feb 04, 2024 12:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The positive thread
Replies: 42
Views: 2087

Re: The positive thread

I'm positive Kompany isn't going to get the Man City job.
by Nonayforever
Sun Feb 04, 2024 12:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ramsey
Replies: 72
Views: 4140

Re: Ramsey

Ramsey isn't a PL player, but might be in the future.

I'm not interested in the future, I'm interested in the here and now.
by Nonayforever
Sun Feb 04, 2024 12:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Throw ins
Replies: 61
Views: 3242

Re: Throw ins

We have been amateurish all season, but today we sunk to a lower level, if that's possible .
by Nonayforever
Sat Feb 03, 2024 11:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TRAFFORD
Replies: 808
Views: 29555

Re: TRAFFORD

Trafford and Kompany have relegated us this season.