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by ArmchairDetective
Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley divisive XI' would be a fun thing to do... Thread worthy!
Replies: 97
Views: 3185

Re: Burnley divisive XI' would be a fun thing to do... Thread worthy!

Glad to see Jean Louis Valois mentioned. For some reason he was my first thought but doubted anyone would suggest him.

Defour has always been divisive on this forum.
by ArmchairDetective
Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: This is my worst season ever
Replies: 54
Views: 2817

Re: This is my worst season ever

Seems like there's two separate points here. This season has been terrible to watch. 2 home wins, can't keep a clean sheet, heads going down etc etc. In terms of entertainment value and competitiveness quite possibly the worst season I've seen as a Burnley fan. I wasn't around for the 86/87 season, ...
by ArmchairDetective
Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Parking at Sainsburys
Replies: 12
Views: 1040

Re: Parking at Sainsburys

I share ClaretTony's concerns about using supermarket car parks. Maybe nip in and buy something cheap, a sandwich, chewing gum, drink for the journey back, anything. They can't give you a fine if you're a paying customer and leaving the car park within the allocated time frame.
by ArmchairDetective
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:52 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Club or country
Replies: 59
Views: 1955

Re: Club or country

Clovius Boofus wrote:
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:47 am
I can't wait to drive around and litter the roads with my cheap little plastic Made in China car flags.
What about littering the streets with Burnley flags made in Blackburn, or with pie wrappers made in Preston? :mrgreen:
by ArmchairDetective
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Club or country
Replies: 59
Views: 1955

Club or country

The age old question of club or country is doing the rounds on twitter. Thought I'd see where people are at on here. 1) Would you rather Burnley stay up this season or England (or your alternative country) win the Euros this summer? Choose one. 2) Would you rather Burnley win the FA Cup next season ...
by ArmchairDetective
Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Notts Forest: do you now have hope we will survive?
Replies: 94
Views: 5415

Re: Notts Forest: do you now have hope we will survive?

I was looking forward to a season in the Championship again. Oh well, all aboard the Premier League survival train.

Nice to have a little hope, even if the odds are against us.

UTC
by ArmchairDetective
Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Greatest World XI to have played in the Premier League at Turf Moor
Replies: 50
Views: 1911

Re: Greatest World XI to have played in the Premier League at Turf Moor

Muric
Roberts
THB
Beyer
Maatsen
Cullen
Brownhill
Benson
Zaroury
Tella
Barnes
by ArmchairDetective
Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arijanet Muric
Replies: 342
Views: 13153

Re: Arijanet Muric

Muric had a great game yesterday. His saves kept us in front. Trafford may have done similar. Muric's distribution is outstanding. It's the pace and timing of his distribution as much as anything. Trafford is a good keeper but takes far longer to distribute the ball, allowing the opposition to reset...
by ArmchairDetective
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arijanet Muric
Replies: 342
Views: 13153

Re: Arijanet Muric

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Both Muric and Trafford have strengths. But we've needed Muric's strengths all season. Very glad to see him in the net today. Made a difference.

UTC
by ArmchairDetective
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vincent's Big Surprise
Replies: 33
Views: 3600

Re: Vincent's Big Surprise

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:40 pm
Did you win or lose?

Which side are you on?
There was no mention of a twix. But I'm over the moon with the result today. I'm always on Burnley's side.

I wonder what the next surprise will be.
by ArmchairDetective
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vincent's Big Surprise
Replies: 33
Views: 3600

Re: Vincent's Big Surprise

It's all scripted for Mission to Burnley 2, we are deliberately sh1t so the end of the documentary is spectacular as we roar into action and destroy every team in front of us. Failing that Foster on the bench. Well it won’t be Muric in goal. Well well well, maybe Vincent has more surprises up his s...
by ArmchairDetective
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vincent's Big Surprise
Replies: 33
Views: 3600

Re: Vincent's Big Surprise

Won't lie I was hoping this would be a more lighthearted thread. I had a bet with myself that a twix would be mentioned in the first 5 replies :D
by ArmchairDetective
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vincent's Big Surprise
Replies: 33
Views: 3600

Vincent's Big Surprise

Come on then, what are we all hoping for?

I'll go for a return of the half time pie and peas entertainment game to really brighten the spirits :D
by ArmchairDetective
Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Confident for tomorrow
Replies: 60
Views: 3438

Re: Confident for tomorrow

I've accepted our fate for a while now, but it would be nice to see us put up a fight between now and the end of the season. We have a few games coming up where if we manage to get a couple of wins it might start to reignite some hope, and I'll get behind us all the way. But we really need to start ...
by ArmchairDetective
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Champions League - Draw in 2024/25
Replies: 5
Views: 468

Re: Champions League - Draw in 2024/25

Doubt I'll be tuning in much. Change of format for revenue, not the viewer.
by ArmchairDetective
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tresor
Replies: 81
Views: 6322

Re: Tresor

He's not the first player that's had an underwhelming first season in the Premier League. There's a good player in there. He was our top target in the summer for a reason. I hope he stays, as long as he's up for the fight.
by ArmchairDetective
Mon Mar 11, 2024 2:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your Matchday Cost 2020's Edition
Replies: 56
Views: 2228

Re: Your Matchday Cost 2020's Edition

Match ticket (season ticket in CFS): £19
Travel: £14
Beer before the match: ~£12
Beer after the match: ~£10
Pie and peas: ~£5
Total: ~£60

Never done this before. Can't say it feels like money well spent this season. Sure it will next season, however :D
by ArmchairDetective
Sun Mar 10, 2024 5:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fofana
Replies: 55
Views: 4153

Re: Fofana

Thought he led the line on his own very well. Managed to make something out of very little on a few occasions in that second half. I'd be surprised if he fancied a season in the Championship having played in the Champions League and Bundesliga in the first half of this season, but stranger things ha...
by ArmchairDetective
Sun Mar 10, 2024 4:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Ham United V The Clarets 2pm KO
Replies: 617
Views: 18841

Re: West Ham United V The Clarets 2pm KO

Considering our position in the league we gave a good account of ourselves today. Timing of their first goal was frustrating. Not a performance to be negative about but not winning does still feel like another nail in the coffin.
by ArmchairDetective
Sun Mar 10, 2024 4:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Ham United V The Clarets 2pm KO
Replies: 617
Views: 18841

Re: West Ham United V The Clarets 2pm KO

CoolClaret wrote:
Sun Mar 10, 2024 3:54 pm
Yet to see any examples of this famed 'shot stopping'
I hope this was posted with irony. Absolutely comical post.
by ArmchairDetective
Sun Mar 10, 2024 2:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Ham United V The Clarets 2pm KO
Replies: 617
Views: 18841

Re: West Ham United V The Clarets 2pm KO

My prediction all week for this game has been that West Ham will give us lots of the ball then take advantage of our weaknesses in both boxes, scoring a couple on the counter. Let's hope I'm wrong as it looks a decent start.
by ArmchairDetective
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Ham United V The Clarets 2pm KO
Replies: 617
Views: 18841

Re: West Ham United V The Clarets 2pm KO

High hopes, low expectations.
by ArmchairDetective
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blackburn will
Replies: 103
Views: 6510

Re: Blackburn will

'Our focus midweek shifts to leagues one and two. On Tuesday night we'll be at the Tough Sheet Community Stadium, which will be said particularly carefully' :lol:
by ArmchairDetective
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blackburn will
Replies: 103
Views: 6510

Re: Blackburn will

Was just thinking the same thing, Buxton. Interesting seeing teams make the same mistakes we do but not get punished. Highlights the huge difference between the Premier League and the Championship. But makes me feel that we'll be more than alreet again next season 8-)
by ArmchairDetective
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blackburn will
Replies: 103
Views: 6510

Re: Blackburn will

Buxtonclaret wrote:
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:14 pm
If they win 4-0, they'll go above them?
If Carlsberg fancied doing two games today for us, this is the other. 8-)
Could it be... :o :D
by ArmchairDetective
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blackburn will
Replies: 103
Views: 6510

Re: Blackburn will

huddersfield 1 up
by ArmchairDetective
Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:52 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Melbourne Clarets, 10 years old today.
Replies: 11
Views: 719

Re: Melbourne Clarets, 10 years old today.

Happy birthday, Melbourne Clarets. Wishing you all a great celebration next month.

No matter where you are in the world, you're never alone when you're a Claret.
by ArmchairDetective
Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blackburn will
Replies: 103
Views: 6510

Re: Blackburn will

I don’t need to chill pal. Whilst you lot are laughing at those clowns down the road you are conveniently ignoring how useless we are. We have just hit bottom spot in the Premier League and that is where we will stay. Embrace it. Looking out for other results doesn't mean you're ignoring your own t...
by ArmchairDetective
Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: If anyone cares- your team for tomorrow
Replies: 34
Views: 1879

Re: If anyone cares- your team for tomorrow

Already feeling defeated but I'll give it a go.

Muric
Assignon Beyer Esteve Taylor
Cullen Cork
JBG Berge Odobert
Foster (Fofana)

Bench including Benson Tresor Amdouni Al Dakhil JRod
by ArmchairDetective
Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Football
Replies: 206
Views: 5855

Re: Today's Football

Jimmymaccer wrote:
Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:10 pm
Yeah, but look at the Championship today ………..no VAR, and some cracking matches…………Cardiff Ipswich for example………rather than wanting something to end, look forward to something much better………!

It”ll be reet!
Aye. Already looking forward to it. Can only be better than this season.
by ArmchairDetective
Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Championship football
Replies: 5
Views: 911

Re: Championship football

blackburn with a man sent off. Come on Plymouth.
by ArmchairDetective
Sat Mar 09, 2024 3:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Championship football
Replies: 5
Views: 911

Re: Championship football

Jimmymaccer wrote:
Sat Mar 09, 2024 3:09 pm
And they could celebrate those 2 goals without some numpty miles away trying to find any infringement no matter how small to rule them out.
Did I see somewhere that the championship will get VAR at some point? Hopefully not anytime soon. Much better league without it.
by ArmchairDetective
Sat Mar 09, 2024 3:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Football
Replies: 206
Views: 5855

Re: Today's Football

Could do with Leicester getting out of this league if/when we are to drop this season. Similar for Leeds I guess. Think we'll have the beating of most of the rest.
by ArmchairDetective
Sat Mar 09, 2024 3:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Championship football
Replies: 5
Views: 911

Re: Championship football

Szmodics doing his best to keep them lot in the league. Come on you pilgrims.
by ArmchairDetective
Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Football
Replies: 206
Views: 5855

Re: Today's Football

Leicester beat Blackburn on the final day to seal promotion and relegate Blackburn. I'd tune in for that.
by ArmchairDetective
Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Football
Replies: 206
Views: 5855

Re: Today's Football

What a turnaround for Cardiff.
by ArmchairDetective
Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Football
Replies: 206
Views: 5855

Re: Today's Football

Ipswich winning at Cardiff, back up to second and level on points with Leicester if they hold on. A very real chance Leicester are going to blow it this season Sure the commentators in this game mentioned that Ipswich were 18 points behind Leicester in February. Remarkable catch up, albeit Leiceste...
by ArmchairDetective
Sat Mar 09, 2024 1:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kit opinions
Replies: 69
Views: 4166

Re: Kit opinions

Always white shorts on the home kit. Don't mind whether white, hooped or Claret socks. Wouldn't mind seeing a remake of our early days white shirt with blue diagonal sash as an away kit at some point. An ode to the kit we wore after the first royal visit to a football club I believe? Otherwise a yel...
by ArmchairDetective
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Championship football
Replies: 5
Views: 911

Championship football

Watching Cardiff v Ipswich. Much prefer watching Championship football than Premier League these days. Cardiff looking more solid than previous seasons. Remarkable achievement for Ipswich to be where they are. It'll be a great run in this season at both ends of the league. Something to keep an eye on.
by ArmchairDetective
Wed Mar 06, 2024 6:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Possible affordable targets for next season
Replies: 82
Views: 4434

Re: Possible affordable targets for next season

Find it almost impossible these days to predict who we will end up signing, unless we've already been linked with them. Might as well throw a dart at Central Europe and pick a 22 year old playing in the country it lands on. I don't think we need another overhaul. Matt Williams said as much in his Ra...
by ArmchairDetective
Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: No Nay Never...
Replies: 29
Views: 2505

Re: No Nay Never...

As others have said, I understand it used to be will, then changed to 'til when we weren't doing so well. I quite like the 'til version as it's a bit tongue in cheek these days with us being well and truly on top :D
by ArmchairDetective
Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Which is more important for you on Sunday?
Replies: 85
Views: 3719

Re: Which is more important for you on Sunday?

Result
Performance
Team sheet

Doesn't matter who's playing if we get the first two. Don't see how any fan would say anything different.
by ArmchairDetective
Sun Feb 25, 2024 9:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Simple vote for Kompany to stay or go…no debate
Replies: 424
Views: 14729

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

This season has been disastrous. But after last season I imagine most other championship clubs would still swap their manager for him.

Stay. For now. See how next season starts.
by ArmchairDetective
Fri Feb 23, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Aaron Ramsey injury
Replies: 120
Views: 5936

Re: Aaron Ramsey injury

Really unfortunate for the lad. Wishing him a full recovery. No need to rush back until ready. He's young and has a great career ahead. As long as him, and our coaching and medical teams know what's happened and more importantly how to help him recover that's all that matters. Looking forward to see...
by ArmchairDetective
Tue Feb 20, 2024 3:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Time to hear from Chairman Pace
Replies: 36
Views: 4134

Re: Time to hear from Chairman Pace

All he wants to do is for us to be successful, make money, sell us and bu- - er off. I'm not a fan of the way football has gone in recent years. All about the money etc. But if we have to accept that's the way football has gone, then within that I don't see it as a bad thing that the chairman wants...
by ArmchairDetective
Sat Feb 17, 2024 6:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What a ******* shambles!
Replies: 142
Views: 7161

Re: What a ******* shambles!

A real lack of leaders on that pitch today. Heads go down far too easy.

A season in the Championship will do this young team a load of good and I'm already looking forward to it.
by ArmchairDetective
Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Let’s talk about Benson!
Replies: 100
Views: 4914

Re: Let’s talk about Benson!

I too feel a bit perplexed at the management of players from last season including Benson. It would make sense that the shirt was theirs to lose at the start of the season whilst slowly phasing in some of the newer players to strengthen. But it's easy to say this with hindsight and without knowing w...
by ArmchairDetective
Tue Feb 06, 2024 10:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fofana song
Replies: 23
Views: 2256

Re: Fofana song

Roberts' Tash wrote:
Sun Feb 04, 2024 12:59 am
To the tune of "Freed from Desire" - "Forfana's on fire, their defense is terrified"
David datroooo, he loves scoring goals x4
Datro's on fire...

Fofa na na na na na na na na na na
by ArmchairDetective
Wed Jan 31, 2024 12:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: **FOODCOUNT 31/1 v MAN CITY - MORRISONS 500g GNOCCHI**
Replies: 44
Views: 996

Re: **FOODCOUNT 31/1 v MAN CITY - MORRISONS 500g GNOCCHI**

Trying to figure out whether 31/1 refers to today's date, our odds of winning tonight, or the aggregate score of our last five matches at the Etihad :lol:

Not sure of the rules of the food count but whilst I'm here I'll throw in a guess of 60 gnocchi.