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by standishclarets
Tue Nov 16, 2021 5:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley Women
Replies: 14
Views: 2989

Re: Burnley Women

My granddaughter plays for Chorley Women, who are in Division One North (a league below Burnley). They too had a cracking win in the Ladies FA Cup 1st Round beating Middlesbrough Ladies (who play in the same league as Burnley). They were 3-1 down in the second half but came back to make it 4-4 at fu...
by standishclarets
Tue Nov 16, 2021 5:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Elaine - Ticket Office
Replies: 43
Views: 5622

Re: Elaine - Ticket Office

I needed help before this season started, transferring my season ticket to my granddaughter because of my hip problems. Thanks to Tony S, who put me in touch with Elaine, the transfer took place with the least amount of fuss. I have to say I was expecting a bit of a battle but as I said at the time,...
by standishclarets
Wed Nov 03, 2021 4:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: December Fixtures
Replies: 3
Views: 883

December Fixtures

Apologies if this has been mentioned before, but we had 4 league games in October and we have only 3 league games this month - a total of 7. But come December we find ourselves with 7 league games in one month! For our smallish squad, is this going to be a challenge too far?
by standishclarets
Mon Oct 25, 2021 11:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Walking Burnley
Replies: 21
Views: 4185

Re: Walking Burnley

So wonderful - invoking so many memories! I worked in Burnley centre for a number of years, in an office on Parker lane. I walked home every lunchtime to mum & dad's, going down Hargreaves Street, then onto Hammerton Street before going up past Weavers Institute and across the canal onto Trafalgar S...
by standishclarets
Wed Oct 13, 2021 12:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Advice - Lake Garda
Replies: 44
Views: 5571

Re: Advice - Lake Garda

Me and the missus went to Lake Garda in May 2008. It wasn't that busy at that time of the year. We stayed at Peschiera (located at the foot of the 'right testicle'!).We found it a great base, short walk to the Lake and if feeling a bit lazy, a quick bus ride into the town, with its street market and...
by standishclarets
Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jim Thompson - RIP
Replies: 47
Views: 6727

Re: Jim Thompson - RIP

Sad news indeed. I remember Jim fondly from my days working at the Head Office of Burnley Building Society. During the time we had a football team, playing other Building Societies all over the country, Jim would always travel with us, acting in the role as a 'mentor' and trainer (with bucket and sp...
by standishclarets
Wed May 26, 2021 11:48 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Re: Phase 2 renewals and Phase 3 update
Replies: 521
Views: 47085

Re: Phase 2 renewals

Can I suggest that you try to have a word with Elaine in the Ticket Office. Whilst that email may be factually correct, she has always been prepared to try to address individual issues. Managed to speak to Elaine (Clare) yesterday teatime. She was able to sort out my request within a matter of seco...
by standishclarets
Mon May 24, 2021 3:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Re: Phase 2 renewals and Phase 3 update
Replies: 521
Views: 47085

Re: Phase 2 renewals

Can I suggest that you try to have a word with Elaine in the Ticket Office. Whilst that email may be factually correct, she has always been prepared to try to address individual issues. Thanks very much for the info. Couldn't do it last Friday as I needed to speak to my daughter over the weekend (w...
by standishclarets
Fri May 21, 2021 3:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Re: Phase 2 renewals and Phase 3 update
Replies: 521
Views: 47085

Re: Phase 2 renewals

Just received an email from the ticket office and it says that they will not be offering seat swaps for next season 'due to the complex renewal process'! Seat swaps won't be available until 2022/23 season. Real pity as I am having problems now going up stairs (arthritis in left hip) and our seats ar...
by standishclarets
Wed Mar 25, 2020 1:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: For those with primary-aged children at home...
Replies: 52
Views: 4749

Re: For those with primary-aged children at home...

My daughter is Deputy Head at a school in the Preston area. They decided to open their school rather than 'cluster' with others. She is in most days (on a rota system) and of course she is now considered a Key Worker. Day one was ok, though in her words 'the child who had both parents sat at home on...
by standishclarets
Wed Jan 15, 2020 5:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Smart Meter
Replies: 89
Views: 7938

Re: Smart Meter

We keep being pestered to have a smart meter installed. First of all, I always take the meter readings myself at the end of each month and send them to the company. I like to know how much gas and electric we are using and seeing how it compares with last year or the year before. When pestered, I al...
by standishclarets
Tue Dec 17, 2019 2:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: SAD
Replies: 41
Views: 4985

Re: SAD

Yes, i have suffered this for several years now (and not only in December, but all through the winter months). I use a Lumie lamp, which I have had for many year. It sits upstairs in the room I use as an office. I would certainly recommend this to anyone. You can vary how bright you want it. My wife...
by standishclarets
Fri Oct 25, 2019 3:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Scam Alert
Replies: 27
Views: 2962

Re: Scam Alert

We don't bother answering any more either our home phone or our mobiles if we don't recognise the number or name. If it is genuine or urgent, there is an opportunity to leave a message. No message - then obviously not important. We still get one or two ringing but overall its gone relatively quiet. ...
by standishclarets
Sat Oct 19, 2019 11:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Road to Wembley starts this weekend
Replies: 83
Views: 13927

Re: Road to Wembley starts this weekend

With my eldest daughter (who lives in Coppull), we are off to Victory Park to watch Chorley at home in the FA Cup to Spennymoor Town. Chorley are struggling in the National League following their promotion last season, while Spennymoor are around mid-table in one league below. Weather really good (s...
by standishclarets
Mon Aug 26, 2019 2:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: NEVER EVER
Replies: 89
Views: 9810

Re: NEVER EVER

As much as I'm gutted like everyone else, a penalty has been given and converted during the time added on. But another view....... Maybe the game could have finished before the penalty incident if we had 'run the clock down' in last few minutes. I lost count of the number of opportunities we had in ...
by standishclarets
Sat Aug 10, 2019 9:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bob Lord books update
Replies: 18
Views: 4040

Re: Bob Lord books update

Thanks a lot, guys! You have 'made an old man very happy'!! :) (Er, can you do the same for me at 5.45 this aft :?: ). :D
by standishclarets
Fri Aug 09, 2019 2:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bob Lord books update
Replies: 18
Views: 4040

Re: Bob Lord books update

We went over to the club shop earlier this week and couldn't wait to buy the book. Only a quarter way through - if you know Burnley that well,from the descriptions, you can almost visualise what it must have been like in the Burnley Wood area just after the first world war! (By the way, my brother a...
by standishclarets
Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The 'top six clubs' in the Premiership....
Replies: 25
Views: 2415

Re: The 'top six clubs' in the Premiership....

Fine, but who would you say are the top 6 clubs over say the last 10 years on league positions?
by standishclarets
Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The 'top six clubs' in the Premiership....
Replies: 25
Views: 2415

The 'top six clubs' in the Premiership....

....most people would agree are - Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City, Man U and Spurs. When the fixtures come out, like nearly everyone, I look to see who we play first, is it at home, who on Boxing Day and then the last day. This coming season we are at home for the first and last games. Brill. ...
by standishclarets
Tue May 28, 2019 4:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lowerhouse v Burnley Cricket Rivalry
Replies: 86
Views: 8246

Re: Lowerhouse v Burnley Cricket Rivalry

Played more games for the first team than I thought during 1970/71/72. Jack Stott shared the opening bowling. Always a number 11 batsman - he came out with his bat on his shoulder as if it was going to club everyone. :lol:
by standishclarets
Tue May 28, 2019 11:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lowerhouse v Burnley Cricket Rivalry
Replies: 86
Views: 8246

Re: Lowerhouse v Burnley Cricket Rivalry

Bit late posting on this I know (been away for a few days). But couldn't resist! Yes, there was some rivalry, certainly at the time I played for the House (early 1970s). Looking back we weren't the best of teams and to be honest, I didn't add much either. But I can clearly remember the game in May 1...
by standishclarets
Mon May 13, 2019 5:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: European Elections - Apols .....
Replies: 215
Views: 12194

Re: European Elections - Apols .....

Its obvious not many, if any, of you have seen the voting paper for the EU elections. When you do, good luck with it! As I have said, there are 9 Parties and 2 Independents - from the obvious to the laughable. The deadline date for returning the postal vote for the EU election is Thursday 23 May, so...
by standishclarets
Mon May 13, 2019 3:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: European Elections - Apols .....
Replies: 215
Views: 12194

Re: European Elections - Apols .....

Can someone please explain how voting for a bunch of of freeloading MEPs is going to get Brexit through our British parliament?
by standishclarets
Mon May 13, 2019 2:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: European Elections - Apols .....
Replies: 215
Views: 12194

Re: European Elections - Apols .....

No, I voted to remain. But, I would uphold the original vote to leave. You can't keep wanting to change a decision just because you don't like it. God know where that would lead!!
by standishclarets
Mon May 13, 2019 2:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: European Elections - Apols .....
Replies: 215
Views: 12194

European Elections - Apols .....

... because I should think there are not many of you who could give a toss! We voted democratically to leave the EU and so the European Elections are a needless waste of time and money. We received our voting papers over the weekend (we have opted for postal voting). I kid you not - the voting paper...
by standishclarets
Sun Apr 14, 2019 4:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ashley Barnes kiss
Replies: 25
Views: 4556

Re: Ashley Barnes kiss

My wife says she wouldn't mind giving Ashley a kiss, provided she could wear one of her retro Burnley strips (which I think means that any shirt would be quite tight nowadays and of course the shorts would be short!!). :lol:
by standishclarets
Thu Feb 21, 2019 2:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: O/T Tinnitus, Has anyone found a cure that works?
Replies: 35
Views: 2844

Re: O/T Tinnitus, Has anyone found a cure that works?

Yes, I have had tinnitus for several years. Not sure if it only applies to me, but it seems to get worse when I'm tired, so obviously more in a evening. As many of you have found out, there is no apparent cure. But I have been wearing hearing aids (in the ear type) for some years now, (the hearing l...
by standishclarets
Tue Oct 02, 2018 11:52 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: If there was a general election tomorrow would you still vote labour?
Replies: 244
Views: 15645

Re: If there was a general election tomorrow would you still vote labour?

Why does a Labour Government under Jeremy Corbyn worry me? During the Winter of Discontent, there were wide-spread strikes by public sector trade unions demanding larger pay rises. Labour under James Callaghan had introduced pay caps to try and control inflation. So, basically it became a battle of ...
by standishclarets
Tue Oct 02, 2018 11:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: If there was a general election tomorrow would you still vote labour?
Replies: 244
Views: 15645

Re: If there was a general election tomorrow would you still vote labour?

Austerity only followed the 2008 Crash. Would there have been Austerity if there hadn't been a Financial Crash?
by standishclarets
Tue Oct 02, 2018 10:48 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: If there was a general election tomorrow would you still vote labour?
Replies: 244
Views: 15645

Re: If there was a general election tomorrow would you still vote labour?

Let's try a little exercise. Hands up those who remember what became dubbed 'The Winter of Discontent', during the winter months of 1978/79, when James Callaghan was Prime Minister. Oh, not that many. Ok, hands up those who remember the Financial Crash of 2008, when Gordon Brown was Prime Minister. ...
by standishclarets
Sun Sep 16, 2018 4:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I've never seen...
Replies: 32
Views: 3314

Re: I've never seen...

We are currently now no better than a Championship side (and that's a Championship side lacking any sort of confidence at all). There doesn't seem to be any way out of this. If we think that this will improve sufficiently if Defour and/or Brady return to the side, then I suggest you think again!
by standishclarets
Sun Sep 16, 2018 4:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lennon
Replies: 116
Views: 10640

Re: Lennon

Yes, sure I would play JBG on the left. He has better chances of getting the ball across from the wing rather that having to cut back to cross from the right wing with his left foot, which defenders predictably know is the only way he goes.
by standishclarets
Sun Sep 16, 2018 4:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lennon
Replies: 116
Views: 10640

Re: Lennon

Yes, Lennon was very poor today (again) and his tracking back was all over the place. But he wasn't alone. I just don't get why SD has Lennon on the left (when he only has a right foot) and JBG on the right (when his greatest strength is his left foot). This just brings negative results. And reduces...
by standishclarets
Thu Sep 13, 2018 5:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Up the Clarets back Lowerhouse call for Anderson statue
Replies: 28
Views: 2932

Re: ARTICLE: Up the Clarets back Lowerhouse call for Anderson statue

I am all for a statue for Jimmy, but, hang on, lets not get ahead of ourselves. His career seems to be nowhere near over, which gives plenty of time to quietly plan. Fund raising is obviously the first step. Where to site the statue is another major issue (for me, the obvious place would be outside ...
by standishclarets
Tue Aug 07, 2018 4:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vydra, Wells swap agreed
Replies: 112
Views: 15215

Re: Vydra, Wells swap agreed

Why on earth are people talking about wanting Vokes to go? Its not that long ago that Barnes was a long way down the pecking order and look where he is now! You can never have too many strikers!
by standishclarets
Mon Aug 06, 2018 11:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: Pre-season ends with defeat against Espanyol
Replies: 7
Views: 2060

Re: REPORT: Pre-season ends with defeat against Espanyol

As you can tell. I don't post often on here! I have always had a 'soft spot' for Espanyol, the smaller, well less known team than Barca (I suppose a bit like Everton and Liverpool)). So could't miss the game yesterday. Most of what has been reported cannot be faulted, though I did notice Dunne and L...
by standishclarets
Sat Jun 30, 2018 6:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The summer of 1976...
Replies: 69
Views: 10402

Re: The summer of 1976...

We moved from Burnley that summer to Thornton Cleveleys (with my job). We moved in June and the day we moved, it rained all day (honest)!! Our lasting memory of that summer was me and the missus taking our 18 month old daughter on the beach every evening when I had finished work, watching her run ar...
by standishclarets
Mon Jun 25, 2018 12:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kick off times and prices confirmed for Aberdeen games
Replies: 123
Views: 12911

Re: Kick off times and prices confirmed for Aberdeen games

With so much interest for the away game at Aberdeen and probably not enough tickets to satisfy demand, has there been any hint at all that the game might be shown on a big screen at Turf Moor?
by standishclarets
Tue Nov 07, 2017 11:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: adeola friday
Replies: 34252
Views: 2029447

Re: adeola friday

Toffees
by standishclarets
Tue Oct 10, 2017 11:49 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The F.A. Cup winning Burnley side of 1914
Replies: 16
Views: 2445

Re: The F.A. Cup winning Burnley side of 1914

My Dad never stopped going on about 'Halley, Boyle and Watson'. As has been mentioned, we will never know what greatness they could have achieved!
by standishclarets
Sun Oct 01, 2017 6:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Daniel Agyei - Report
Replies: 1
Views: 1823

Daniel Agyei - Report

I took the chance yesterday to watch Wigan at home to Walsall, courtesy of one of our neighbours, who is a season ticket holder down at the DW stadium. I thought it would give me a chance to see how Daniel Agyei was progressing. Disappointingly, he was on the bench but came on as sub after 57 mins. ...
by standishclarets
Tue Aug 22, 2017 12:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Only 45 mins of footy v West Brom
Replies: 30
Views: 4538

Re: Only 45 mins of footy v West Brom

The one that gets to me is the length of time goalkeepers seemed to be allowed to hold the ball before releasing it. In 1998 the '6 second rule' was introduced (part of Law 12) - "a goalkeeper in not permitted to keep control of the ball in his hands for more than six seconds". Longer means a indire...
by standishclarets
Tue Aug 22, 2017 12:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Indicators are optional in Burnley apparently
Replies: 94
Views: 9051

Re: Indicators are optional in Burnley apparently

Why is it that when a car has the satnav switched on, the indicators don't work!! Never been able to fathom this one out!!!
by standishclarets
Mon Aug 21, 2017 5:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: adeola friday
Replies: 34252
Views: 2029447

Re: adeola friday

"on a string"
by standishclarets
Mon Aug 21, 2017 5:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wembley coach parking on Sunday
Replies: 8
Views: 1373

Re: Wembley coach parking on Sunday

As most of you probably know, there are no trains at London Euston this coming Saturday and Sunday because of work on the HS2. To say that this hasn't gone down well at all with the Wigan Rugby League supporters trying to get to Wembley would be greatest understatement ever!!!!
by standishclarets
Tue Aug 08, 2017 12:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Refunds
Replies: 120
Views: 12279

Re: Refunds

Isn't it about time you all calmed down! The club are offering refunds. What happened wasn't down to the club. I won't be claiming - quite happy for this to go to local charities. What about you?
by standishclarets
Mon May 29, 2017 12:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: adeola friday
Replies: 34252
Views: 2029447

Re: adeola friday

A ring of the bell
by standishclarets
Mon May 29, 2017 12:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Huddersfield or Reading
Replies: 149
Views: 11942

Re: Huddersfield or Reading

Huddersfield please - local yes, but they must be a better bet to finish below us next season!
by standishclarets
Mon May 29, 2017 11:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ex Met Chief calls for internment
Replies: 190
Views: 12750

Re: Ex Met Chief calls for internment

I was hoping things might have cooled down a bit this morning - but obviously not!! There was an article in the (i) paper last week by a very accomplished author - Patrick Cockburn. He has the ability to get right to the heart of situations. I don't have enough 'nous' to give you the correct link, b...
by standishclarets
Thu May 25, 2017 3:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How has your life benefitted from a Conservative Gov?
Replies: 99
Views: 8105

Re: How has your life benefitted from a Conservative Gov?

Having spent my working life in Financial Services, I always consider the UK Stock Markets as a viable barometer of how well a Government is doing. The FTSE 100 is currently at its highest point. This is important. Why - because so many people have stocks & shares in their pension arrangements (even...