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by Middle-agedClaret
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Season tickets next season
Replies: 766
Views: 44817

Re: Season tickets next season

I wish I could agree with you but remember, this lot are naive Yanks. Yes they are obviously very clever or astute people in their professional banking/financier roles, however I don’t think they have grasped what it is to be a supporter of a football team in an impoverished town in the north west ...
by Middle-agedClaret
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: adeola friday
Replies: 34252
Views: 2029029

Re: adeola friday

Careful with that axe, Eugene.
by Middle-agedClaret
Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche or Kompany?
Replies: 61
Views: 3541

Re: Dyche or Kompany?

“Money isn’t a motivator anymore in football. A good player in the Championship/Premier League has enough by year two/three to last him and his family a lifetime.“
Of course - all those players are heading off to Saudi Arabia purely for the culture and climate.
by Middle-agedClaret
Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: adeola friday
Replies: 34252
Views: 2029029

Re: adeola friday

Schadenfreude
by Middle-agedClaret
Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Football
Replies: 206
Views: 5858

Re: Today's Football

Pleased to see Neil Warnock apparently getting Aberdeen to a Scottish Cup semi final.
by Middle-agedClaret
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hiring a band
Replies: 45
Views: 2177

Re: Hiring a band

Rumpelstiltskin wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:51 pm
I used to buy SOUNDS weekly music newspaper in the mid to late 70s.One week in 1975 they published a list of bands and their gig rate.I distinctly remember Thin Lizzy could be hired for £450
Book Thin Lizzy for £450?
Don’t Believe A Word…
by Middle-agedClaret
Thu Feb 29, 2024 10:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Re: The words to the Black leg miner.
Replies: 30
Views: 1776

Re: Re: The words to the Black leg miner.

AmbleClaret wrote:
Thu Feb 29, 2024 10:16 pm
Thatcher is a no go word here,beyond contempt.’
Sad and bizarre in equal measure.
IMHO, of course.
by Middle-agedClaret
Thu Feb 29, 2024 7:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fan's Voice
Replies: 106
Views: 5183

Re: Fan's Voice

Nori1958 wrote:
Thu Feb 29, 2024 5:34 pm
I think that was answered by the amount of money raised compared to when it was held in Burnley
OK. I’m sure you are correct. The point isn’t made in the FAB account.
by Middle-agedClaret
Thu Feb 29, 2024 5:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fan's Voice
Replies: 106
Views: 5183

Re: Fan's Voice

I realise that these will seem like petty observations on the FAB account, but I’d like to have some of whatever the Chairman’s on if he’s feeling optimistic about the “group”.
And I’m genuinely surprised if no one at the meeting questioned why the Burnley FC dinner was being held in Manchester.
UTC.
by Middle-agedClaret
Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Favourite films of all time
Replies: 123
Views: 4246

Re: Favourite films of all time

The Graduate
Midnight Cowboy
Cabaret
Angels With Dirty Faces
by Middle-agedClaret
Sun Feb 25, 2024 5:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Digital tickets issues at Wembley today
Replies: 8
Views: 965

Re: Digital tickets issues at Wembley today

They never squak alone
by Middle-agedClaret
Sun Feb 25, 2024 5:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chris Nicholll RIP
Replies: 23
Views: 2203

Re: Chris Nicholll RIP

I didn’t know he’d played for us.
Great for Villa, and a true NornIron stalwart. A proper old-school central defender.
RIP, Chris.
by Middle-agedClaret
Sat Feb 24, 2024 10:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: When people ask who you support.
Replies: 14
Views: 1170

Re: When people ask who you support.

Same as always - Burnley.
by Middle-agedClaret
Fri Feb 09, 2024 8:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: adeola friday
Replies: 34252
Views: 2029029

Re: adeola friday

Zombie
by Middle-agedClaret
Wed Feb 07, 2024 9:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: adeola friday
Replies: 34252
Views: 2029029

Re: adeola friday

Stanley Baxter
by Middle-agedClaret
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: adeola friday
Replies: 34252
Views: 2029029

Re: adeola friday

Clint
by Middle-agedClaret
Sat Jan 20, 2024 5:16 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

Running. Took it up many years ago, to provide a focus for my “stop smoking “ efforts. Still love it, although these days it’s 10 k rather than half-marathon. (btw interested to see how many other posters are runners - some real hardcore! Walking with my dog. Now that I have more time, a daily treat...
by Middle-agedClaret
Sat Jan 20, 2024 5:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Words not to be used in the same sentence
Replies: 105
Views: 4043

Re: Words not to be used in the same sentence

UTC posts/absence of bickering
by Middle-agedClaret
Mon Jan 15, 2024 1:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: adeola friday
Replies: 34252
Views: 2029029

Re: adeola friday

Rock of the Westies
by Middle-agedClaret
Sat Jan 13, 2024 7:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Robbie Savage
Replies: 19
Views: 2570

Re: Robbie Savage

Is it because of him that we keep losing then?
by Middle-agedClaret
Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: It's CTs birthday
Replies: 54
Views: 2243

Re: It's CTs birthday

Hi Tony
After a ridiculously busy day, I’ve come late to this news.
I echo what other posters have said - hope you’ve had a great day, and thanks to you for all you do for the rest of us.
UTC
And…UTCT!
by Middle-agedClaret
Wed Dec 27, 2023 7:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jesse Linguard free agent
Replies: 13
Views: 2165

Re: Jesse Linguard free agent

Not for us -please.
by Middle-agedClaret
Tue Dec 26, 2023 2:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Do you sit in your allocated seats at Away games?
Replies: 28
Views: 2708

Re: Do you sit in your allocated seats at Away games?

Yes.
As others have said - it’s wrong, rude and ignorant not to do so.
by Middle-agedClaret
Sun Dec 24, 2023 7:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 72
Views: 4061

Re: Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all the UTC community. Let’s hope for a pointtastic 2024.
And thanks to Tony and the team for continuing to provide us with such a lively and welcome board.
by Middle-agedClaret
Sun Dec 24, 2023 7:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: Craven Cottage Christmas Cracker
Replies: 24
Views: 2084

Re: REPORT: Craven Cottage Christmas Cracker

Thanks, Tony. A very enjoyable read.
And, as already said - love the Sander Berge song!
by Middle-agedClaret
Thu Dec 21, 2023 7:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: February TV picks - none for us
Replies: 14
Views: 1498

Re: February TV picks - none for us

Somewhat off this specific topic I know, but…the info about the programme on PBS America at 8.35 pm tonight ( Channei 84 on Freeviw) called “Edwardian Britain in Colour” promises “footage of a football match In Burnley “
Might we see any of our fellow posters in the crowd?
by Middle-agedClaret
Thu Dec 21, 2023 7:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Urban Legends
Replies: 81
Views: 13409

Re: Urban Legends

Having seen the comments about this year’s “SPOTY” reminded me of another urban myth. I’d heard , long ago, that the reason why the BBC moved away from a completely open selection process for the nominees to a BBC- chosen shortlist was , variously, a wave of nominations for either Justin Fashanu or ...
by Middle-agedClaret
Tue Dec 19, 2023 4:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Forrest to sack cooper
Replies: 43
Views: 3245

Re: Forrest to sack cooper

I think it’s a poor decision by Forest. Not sure that we are in any position to profit, should the new manager do any worse.
And, FWIW, I don’t think Nino is that good a manager. Didn’t he recently get sacked by one of those identikit Saudi teams?
by Middle-agedClaret
Tue Dec 19, 2023 10:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I can only see this going well
Replies: 24
Views: 3982

Re: I can only see this going well

Leon_C wrote:
Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:34 am
It's horrendous, sickening, frightening and outrageous.
However, I have 2 spare tickets, if anybody fancies joining me.
:D :D :D
by Middle-agedClaret
Sat Dec 16, 2023 9:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Urban Legends
Replies: 81
Views: 13409

Re: Urban Legends

One I remember from my youth concerned the Beatles Abbey Road album cover. It fitted in with a rumour that Paul Mc Cartney had died, and been replaced by a lookalike. On the cover photo, Paul was barefoot - like a corpse, John was in white - like Jesus. Ring was in a black suit - an undertaker. Geor...
by Middle-agedClaret
Sat Dec 02, 2023 10:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Snowflakes are wrong - Again!
Replies: 43
Views: 6010

Re: Snowflakes are wrong - Again!

It's not about the snowflake stickers in the window or whatever the f.uck, it's about a Steve Coogan character starting a thread where there's a word in the title which is used by overly-political people in a kind of incendiary way, but this character is trying to play it off as some kind of goofy ...
by Middle-agedClaret
Mon Nov 27, 2023 3:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Another random question…
Replies: 6
Views: 947

Re: Another random question…

Many thanks to Jjjack and Vegas for taking the time and trouble to have a look. I will try to apply your good advice.
by Middle-agedClaret
Mon Nov 27, 2023 1:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Another random question…
Replies: 6
Views: 947

Re: Another random question…

The White Company
by Middle-agedClaret
Mon Nov 27, 2023 1:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Another random question…
Replies: 6
Views: 947

Another random question…

Good afternoon all Hope someone can help me. I normally do online shopping on a laptop, which allows me to use my Mc Afee “safe site” checker, and to check the security certification of sites. I was on such a verified site last night, worked through the order - but there was nowhere to enter my card...
by Middle-agedClaret
Sun Nov 26, 2023 3:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lets deal in facts
Replies: 27
Views: 2929

Re: Lets deal in facts

We lost at home again - FACT
We’re bottom of the league - FACT
by Middle-agedClaret
Sun Nov 26, 2023 2:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Terry Venables RIP
Replies: 38
Views: 2906

Re: Terry Venables RIP

RIP, El Tel.
I know that distance lends enhancement and all that, but he seemed to be a manager with passion and sincerity - not an automaton dependent on metrics.
by Middle-agedClaret
Sun Nov 26, 2023 2:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sacking Kompany
Replies: 218
Views: 26234

Re: Sacking Kompany

I’m not sure that sacking our manager is necessarily the way to go.
If he does leave, however, I have a suggestion for a replacement - David Blunkett.
He may not be an ex-Premier League defender - but he does know how to hold on to a lead.
by Middle-agedClaret
Wed Nov 15, 2023 1:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Player Ratings Averages
Replies: 23
Views: 2576

Re: Player Ratings Averages

I think Charlie is under-appreciated…particularly in one important quarter!
UTC.
by Middle-agedClaret
Wed Nov 08, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arsenal score predictions
Replies: 53
Views: 4837

Re: Arsenal score predictions

Sadly, I’d probably be happy with3-0.
Hope my pessimism is unfounded.
by Middle-agedClaret
Mon Nov 06, 2023 7:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Random query.
Replies: 6
Views: 1778

Random query.

Evening, fellow Clarets I wonder if anyone can help. I have a longstanding subscription to Private Eye. The publisher emailed me to say: “We are writing to inform you that we need to make a £0.00 transaction on your card that is used to pay for a subscription for Private Eye magazine. This is requir...
by Middle-agedClaret
Mon Nov 06, 2023 12:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: adeola friday
Replies: 34252
Views: 2029029

Re: adeola friday

Taylor Wimpey
by Middle-agedClaret
Mon Nov 06, 2023 12:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: Record breaking defeat as Palace take the points
Replies: 10
Views: 2393

Re: REPORT: Record breaking defeat as Palace take the points

A good report.
Sadly, it makes difficult, if familiar, reading.
by Middle-agedClaret
Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kompany: time to go
Replies: 779
Views: 46878

Re: Kompany: time to go

It seems there is no topic incapable of reducing at least 2 posters to get into a borefest, nit-picking spat.
It reminds me of the arguments our Victorian forebears had, over searching issues like how many angels would fit on the tip of a needle.
Lads calm down. It really doesn’t matter.
UTC.
by Middle-agedClaret
Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spanish visitors this weekend
Replies: 34
Views: 4113

Re: Spanish visitors this weekend

Well done Accy Clarets.
Acts like this are symptomatic of true, inclusive, sincere football supporting.
Not ersatz drummers, or quality - controlled flags.
IMHO, of course.
UTC.
by Middle-agedClaret
Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: We've hit rock bottom, the only way is up.
Replies: 19
Views: 2206

Re: We've hit rock bottom, the only way is up.

“Rock Bottom” - the wonderful Lynsey De Paul.
Something positive from this thread!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N_WWnKt4GAY