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by Vintage Claret
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: what is YOUR favourite era watching the Clarets ?
Replies: 57
Views: 1973

Re: what is YOUR favourite era watching the Clarets ?

My answer has changed about 6 times thinking about this one... The early 70's under Jimmy Adamson.. the promotion to the Championship season under Stan.. the promotion season under Coyle... 23 undefeated under SD, the incredible 1st season under VK.. Think overall it's probably the Sean Dyche era fo...
by Vintage Claret
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 007
Replies: 47
Views: 2437

Re: 007

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Never heard of Aaron to be honest.

Claes Bang was very good in the BBC Dracula series on TV a little while back and I always thought he would make a good Bond - certainly has a bit of the classic Bond look about him..
by Vintage Claret
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Parking at Sainsburys
Replies: 12
Views: 1041

Re: Parking at Sainsburys

Had to nip into TK Maxx the other day and noticed the signs there saying 3hrs parking which if you got there at 7:15 would mean you had until 10:15 to get back and get out I'd be wary parking on TK Maxx car park for a night match as I think the 3 hours free parking only applies during TK Maxx and H...
by Vintage Claret
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: inane lyrics
Replies: 56
Views: 2560

Re: inane lyrics

Life - Des'ree

I don't want to see a ghost
It's a sight that I fear most
I'd rather have a piece of toast
And watch the evening news
by Vintage Claret
Sat Feb 24, 2024 8:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Positive Thread
Replies: 26
Views: 1239

Re: Positive Thread

Couldn't be bothered going today after the dreadful performances lately . Taking my lad , tickets, train fare, beer and food - saved approx £250 . Same here. Palace away was one of the games I'd earmarked to attend with a long weekend away in the Capital with Mrs VC as soon as the fixtures came out...
by Vintage Claret
Thu Feb 22, 2024 1:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Netflix / Prime recommendations
Replies: 565
Views: 62961

Re: Netflix / Prime recommendations

The War Below on Netflix.

Set during WW1 and based on the true story of the British missions to tunnel under 'no mans land' and plant explosives beneath the German troops.
by Vintage Claret
Mon Feb 12, 2024 6:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Glen Little Shirt
Replies: 7
Views: 1574

Re: Glen Little Shirt

TheFamilyCat wrote:
Mon Feb 12, 2024 2:51 pm
She may have but she shouldn't be sharing them.
I realise that and wasn't suggesting she would, I was just thinking she might be willing/able to contact Glen on the OP's behalf.
by Vintage Claret
Mon Feb 12, 2024 1:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Glen Little Shirt
Replies: 7
Views: 1574

Re: Glen Little Shirt

Might be worth having a word with or messaging the landlady (Justine I think it is) at The Royal Dyche as she might be able to help put you in touch with Glen.

He was doing a Q & A session there not so long ago so presumably she has his contact details.
by Vintage Claret
Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kick off after a goal.
Replies: 16
Views: 1970

Re: Kick off after a goal.

Is it an advantage though?

We've kicked off 50 times after conceding a goal this season, doesn't seem to have helped us much :-(
by Vintage Claret
Tue Feb 06, 2024 12:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Private Pike RIP
Replies: 29
Views: 2041

Re: Private Pike RIP

Gerry Anderson UFO fans may recall Michael Raystron was in one of the best episodes of the 2 series (The Sound of Silence).
by Vintage Claret
Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Private Pike RIP
Replies: 29
Views: 2041

Re: Private Pike RIP

Remember hearing a radio interview with Ian Lavender a few years ago.. He mentioned he was once doing a live stage play and a line from one of the other actors happened to be "what's your name?" He said before his character got a chance to answer someone in the audience shouted out "don't tell him ...
by Vintage Claret
Sat Feb 03, 2024 8:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Searched going in
Replies: 40
Views: 2291

Re: Searched going in

distortiondave wrote:
Sat Feb 03, 2024 6:46 pm
I remember being searched at Union Berlin and they found a wooden frog in my dads jacket and to this day none of us know why it was there.
Must have caught everyone on the hop..🙂
by Vintage Claret
Thu Jan 25, 2024 1:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pancreatic cancer
Replies: 23
Views: 1950

Re: Pancreatic cancer

Hi Tom, no sadly, I don't think survival rates have improved significantly - apparently only around 10% of patients with an early diagnosis survive up to 5 years (of course there are always exceptions, Apple founder Steve Jobs for example lasted 7 years). From my very limited research on the subject...
by Vintage Claret
Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:26 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pancreatic cancer
Replies: 23
Views: 1950

Re: Pancreatic cancer

Sorry for your loss Sackville and I can totally sympathise with everyone on this thread who had lost loved ones to this horrible disease.

My mum passed away from pancreatic cancer aged just 46 back in 1976 when sadly the chances of survival then after diagnosis was virtually nil :-(
by Vintage Claret
Sun Jan 21, 2024 12:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Parking Charge - Asda Burnley
Replies: 158
Views: 9819

Re: Parking Charge - Asda Burnley

It's currently 3 hours maximum on TK Maxx car park not 2 but yes , I agree you'd normally struggle to spend even 2 hours shopping in TK Maxx and/or Home Bargains alone.
by Vintage Claret
Sat Jan 20, 2024 2:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Parking Charge - Asda Burnley
Replies: 158
Views: 9819

Re: Parking Charge - Asda Burnley

Hmm, does seem a bit strange as going off that you haven't parked outside the allowed hours. These parking companies are very sneaky though - If you can, I'd pop back to the car park and just check the signage as the website info may be different to what's on the signage. I got done £100 on TK Maxx ...
by Vintage Claret
Sat Jan 20, 2024 2:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Parking Charge - Asda Burnley
Replies: 158
Views: 9819

Re: Parking Charge - Asda Burnley

can anyone work this one out? is it because i arrived just before 6? https://i.ibb.co/bgVp7hz/IMG-1606.jpg What time does the store open? If the car park is for customers only and the store doesn't open until 6 am then unfortunately they can claim you are not allowed to park on the car park when th...
by Vintage Claret
Sat Jan 20, 2024 1:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hobbies outside of Football and Burnley FC
Replies: 70
Views: 3386

Re: Hobbies outside of Football and Burnley FC

Table Tennis couple of times a week

Used to enjoy snooker & pool but my right eye is FUBAR now so can't line a shot up!

Not much of a gamer but do enjoy an hour or so of old school Call of Duty or various sports games on the xbox360 now and then

Bit of part time ebaying for beer money
by Vintage Claret
Sat Jan 20, 2024 1:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mumbai advice
Replies: 17
Views: 1160

Re: Mumbai advice

There's a guy called Karl Rock who has a YouTube channel that might be worth checking out. He's actually a New Zealander but he lives in India with his Indian wife and he makes lots of interesting travel vlogs around India (and other places) giving lots of helpful tips, insights and advice for touri...
by Vintage Claret
Mon Jan 15, 2024 3:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: World War II hero (RIP)
Replies: 10
Views: 1011

Re: World War II hero (RIP)

Another of the 'Golden Generation' gone and very few still with us sadly.

A brave man and a remarkable life and career.

RIP Sir
by Vintage Claret
Mon Jan 15, 2024 2:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ronnie O'Sullivan
Replies: 69
Views: 4577

Re: Ronnie O'Sullivan

Felt a bit sorry for Ali who'd played brilliantly all week to get to the final. I think it was losing that 15th frame when he had a good chance to go 8-7 ahead that really got to him along with the crowd becoming a bit unruly. I think Ronnie smelt blood from that point on and although he missed a fe...
by Vintage Claret
Sat Jan 13, 2024 11:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 6 foot 6
Replies: 22
Views: 2545

Re: 6 foot 6

Read the thread title and now have a Johnny Cash song stuck in my head ;)

"6 foot 6, he stood on the ground, he weighed 235 pounds. .."
by Vintage Claret
Fri Jan 12, 2024 1:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: It's CTs birthday
Replies: 54
Views: 2243

Re: It's CTs birthday

Many happy returns CT, hope you have a good day and an even better evening-UTC!
by Vintage Claret
Wed Jan 10, 2024 4:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 24 Hours - Police Custody
Replies: 6
Views: 2082

Re: 24 Hours - Police Custody

Just finished watching the 2 parter -horrific is the word and such a cruel and needless waste of 2 young lives and almost a 3rd.

One of the accused (Nick) was particularly stone cold (apart from when he rang his daughter).

At least both the perps received very lengthy sentences.
by Vintage Claret
Sun Dec 31, 2023 9:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What's tonight's tipple ?
Replies: 17
Views: 1261

Re: What's tonight's tipple ?

19 Crimes red wine, some Cava chilling in the fridge to see the new year in at midnight (if we manage to stay up that late ) 😁

Cheers and Happy New Year to Clarets everywhere 🍷🍻
by Vintage Claret
Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January wishlist
Replies: 201
Views: 15968

Re: January wishlist

Don't know who fits the bill but someone with the leadership and footballing skills of Joey Barton but without the off- field tendancy to act like a bit of a knob.
by Vintage Claret
Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Replies: 74
Views: 4441

Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?

A florists named 'Back to the Fuschia'

There used to be a hairdressers at Duke Bar named 'Curl up & Dye'
by Vintage Claret
Tue Dec 26, 2023 10:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Everton fans in home end
Replies: 405
Views: 65310

Re: Everton fans in home end

Sean Dyche's Watch wrote:
Tue Dec 26, 2023 9:18 pm
Were there any issues today?
Was in Park View after game and over heard some people mentioning some ruckus in the JHU with Liverpool fans.

I was in the BL stand (but not in my normal seat) and was sat next to 3 guys who were obviously Liverpool fans but were very discreet and no bother at all.
by Vintage Claret
Sat Dec 23, 2023 9:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best half of the season?
Replies: 27
Views: 2544

Re: Best half of the season?

Needlessly gave the ball away a few times but overall we looked much more organised in defence 2nd half. A well deserved (if rather unexpected if we're honest) win against an in form side should hopefully give us some confidence going into what will undoubtedly be an even tougher test against Liverp...
by Vintage Claret
Wed Dec 13, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Christmas Tree Photos
Replies: 19
Views: 3087

Re: Christmas Tree Photos

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All Mrs VC's work obviously 🙂
by Vintage Claret
Sun Dec 10, 2023 11:12 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Trafford, Man of the Match
Replies: 24
Views: 2479

Re: Trafford, Man of the Match

JT played a massive part in earning us a point yesterday and rightly received great support from the travelling Clarets who chanted his name during and after the game.

Hopefully it's a turning point for JT and the team and we can build on that going forward.
by Vintage Claret
Tue Dec 05, 2023 8:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match Thread - Wolves v Burnley
Replies: 605
Views: 58863

Re: Match Thread - Wolves v Burnley

Conceded in last 5 mins of the half yet again :-(
by Vintage Claret
Mon Nov 27, 2023 9:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TV Gameshows
Replies: 50
Views: 4772

Re: TV Gameshows

Apart from re- runs of classic Bullseye, the only game-shows I watch these days are Pointless or The Chase. Not been on any game-shows but 2 former work colleagues of mine were on Pointless and actually got through to the Final on their 2nd attempt (didn't win the jackpot though) One of them also ap...
by Vintage Claret
Fri Nov 24, 2023 12:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Info - Brighton (a)
Replies: 26
Views: 2367

Re: General Info - Brighton (a)

Thanks worthingclaret, that sounds like a good option 👍
by Vintage Claret
Thu Nov 23, 2023 10:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Black Friday
Replies: 30
Views: 3206

Re: Black Friday

FeedTheArf wrote:
Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:44 pm
What's the sizing like on these?? Not had an Umbro one before.
Can't speak specifically for those shirts as don't have one but have a few England Umbro shirts and always get next size up as find Umbro sizing less generous than some other brands.
by Vintage Claret
Tue Nov 21, 2023 1:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Gazza a Claret
Replies: 51
Views: 5034

Re: Gazza a Claret

Saw him play for Boro against us in the reserves at Turf Moor before he signed for us and he ran the show (or that’s what I was told as I was too young to remember). I was at that game and it's true Gazza looked a class above anyone else on the pitch that night. It's a shame his demons got the bett...
by Vintage Claret
Tue Nov 21, 2023 1:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Info - Brighton (a)
Replies: 26
Views: 2367

Re: General Info - Brighton (a)

Any away friendly pubs near or within decent walking distance of the ground?

We're stopping for a couple of nights near Brighton railway station and have been advised not to leave it too late to get train to the ground due to the queues.
by Vintage Claret
Wed Nov 15, 2023 12:05 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Do we need to help VK to get a win
Replies: 16
Views: 1531

Re: Do we need to help VK to get a win

I'm running out of ideas to help tbh... Tried wearing my lucky socks v Spurs - lost Tried wearing my lucky underpants v Chelsea - lost Tried wearing my lucky home shirt v Man Utd - lost Went for a (I thought) foolproof combination of wearing my lucky socks, lucky underpants and lucky shirt for Palac...
by Vintage Claret
Tue Nov 14, 2023 2:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: When's your tree going up?
Replies: 74
Views: 4114

Re: When's your tree going up?

This thread reminds me of a classic Gary Delaney joke...

Me in B&Q " "I'd like a 7 foot Christmas tree please"

B&Q assistant: "Are you going to put it up yourself?"

Me: "No, I was thinking the living room actually "
by Vintage Claret
Thu Nov 02, 2023 5:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Now and then
Replies: 9
Views: 1688

Re: Now and then

For anyone interested, a short documentary on how the idea came about and how this new recording of the song was put together..

https://youtu.be/APJAQoSCwuA
by Vintage Claret
Thu Nov 02, 2023 4:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Now and then
Replies: 9
Views: 1688

Re: Now and then

Pretty good that 👍
by Vintage Claret
Sat Oct 28, 2023 5:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bournemouth v Burnley MATCH THREAD
Replies: 831
Views: 29547

Re: Bournemouth v Burnley MATCH THREAD

Surely the offside 'rules' as they now stand are so far removed from what they were originally designed for ( basically to stop teams ' baby lining', not to disallow goals because the striker might have bigger feet or a bigger nose than the defender) For me, if any part of the attackers body is onsi...
by Vintage Claret
Fri Oct 20, 2023 10:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Culvert work starting
Replies: 249
Views: 31177

Re: Culvert work starting

On a more optimistic note, those temporary traffic lights on Briercliffe Road near the Baltic Fleet have now gone, and they've only been there a year...
by Vintage Claret
Thu Oct 19, 2023 3:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brentford info
Replies: 15
Views: 2143

Re: Brentford info

I'd avoid The Coach & Horses unless you have money to burn.

Went in after the game last year, nice enough pub but cost us £35 for 2 pints and 2 large wines 😳
by Vintage Claret
Fri Oct 13, 2023 2:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fancy dress hire
Replies: 20
Views: 1602

Re: Fancy dress hire

Not sure about fancy dress hire shops now as the ones I knew of all seem to be closed now. It's worth popping in and having a look in a few charity shops as they seem to drag out the fancy dress outfits round about this time each year. There was one in town I went in the other day had a few adult co...
by Vintage Claret
Thu Oct 12, 2023 6:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Reckoning
Replies: 117
Views: 9664

Re: The Reckoning

Finished the final episode today. Whilst strangely compelling, it's not a series I'd want to watch again and the abuse scenes, whilst not overly graphic, are still very disturbing (especially the ones with the young girl in the hospital bed and the one in the morgue..) Steve Coogan's mimicking of Sa...
by Vintage Claret
Fri Sep 29, 2023 10:12 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Scunthorpe United
Replies: 37
Views: 4148

Re: Scunthorpe United

Sad news.

Only been to Glanford Park once but always had a bit of a soft spot for Scunthorpe since that brilliant sunny day back in 2000 with the friendly post match pitch invasion and celebrations.
by Vintage Claret
Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: O\T roadworks/ temporary traffic lights
Replies: 176
Views: 13626

Re: O\T roadworks/ temporary traffic lights

daveisaclaret wrote:
Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:39 am
Is it still left turn only from Ormerod Road onto Church Street please?
No, you can turn right there now
by Vintage Claret
Mon Sep 18, 2023 11:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Forest Game in Krakow
Replies: 19
Views: 1844

Re: Forest Game in Krakow

So, just out of interest, where did you watch the game and was it a good choice? :-)
by Vintage Claret
Mon Sep 18, 2023 10:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match Thread
Replies: 784
Views: 25132

Re: Match Thread

KRBFC wrote:
Mon Sep 18, 2023 9:44 pm
I’m all for a good conspiracy theory but there was no evidence it even hit Awoniyis hand/arm.
I beg to differ...