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by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Tue Oct 02, 2018 5:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How long can we survive at this level ? What is our level ?
Replies: 109
Views: 9788

Re: How long can we survive at this level ? What is our level ?

We have spent more time in this league than any other in our history. There is no natural level. Its nonsense. When we got to The Championship under Stan, people thought that was above our level. Just because we had recently been in the doldrums. And because there were the likes of Forest, Sheffiel...
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Sun Jun 03, 2018 5:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best place you have ever visited?
Replies: 131
Views: 11728

Re: Best place you have ever visited?

Some great suggestions- inspired to see Cornwall as an adult, when back in England. Top 5 for me:
Torres del Paine, Chilean Patagonia.
Cusco, Peru.
Rio, Brazil
Queenstown, New Zealand.
Pacific North West, USA.
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Sat Jun 02, 2018 4:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England vs Nigeria
Replies: 169
Views: 10298

Re: England vs Nigeria

Definitely appears biased. It's not a straightforward call for Southgate. Pope has been brilliant for us but his weakness with his feet has to be taken into account by Southgate. To be fair he has tried to assemble his squad based on form and it's right that Pope is in it. As Taio says. Very biased.
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Thu Apr 26, 2018 5:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Keith Andrews - The Burnley FC Special
Replies: 5
Views: 2379

Re: Keith Andrews - The Burnley FC Special

That was v good- thanks for the link.
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Thu Apr 19, 2018 2:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sean Dyche interview with Steve McManaman
Replies: 20
Views: 3879

Re: Sean Dyche interview with Steve McManaman

Thanks for posting the link. The "sweat on the shirt" and "team will give everything" comments resonate. It's hard to think of a game where a Sir Sean team haven't given everything and been hard to beat- and at a minimum looked bloody organized and committed. Comparing that to other teams I've seen,...
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Europa League Thread
Replies: 311
Views: 22770

Re: 38 game v 46 game season (Europa league)

It is as much about mental fatigue and game preparation as anything - travelling seriously messes up your ability to rest and refresh (I have done a lot of that for work it is the worst part of the job). The level of concentration to play at these high levels is immense and our game plan is so depe...
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Thu Apr 12, 2018 8:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Latest news from Ewood Park...
Replies: 18
Views: 5779

Re: Latest news from Ewood Park...

Made me laugh!
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Tue Apr 10, 2018 5:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Westwood
Replies: 34
Views: 6189

Re: Westwood

Really good player, as others have said. Our squad depth kept the machine rolling, this season.
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Sat Apr 07, 2018 5:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sam Vokes
Replies: 50
Views: 5992

Re: Sam Vokes

Vital to the squad. Chucking Wood, Barnes and Vokes up top when we need a goal seems to be a good tactic. It worked vs WHU and if there were another 10 minutes we would’ve won that game. A vital tactic and reliable player. Need to keep him Agree- caused mayhem. Very good player- we need a squad and...
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Sat Apr 07, 2018 5:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sam Vokes
Replies: 50
Views: 5992

Re: Sam Vokes

Vital to the squad. Chucking Wood, Barnes and Vokes up top when we need a goal seems to be a good tactic. It worked vs WHU and if there were another 10 minutes we would’ve won that game. A vital tactic and reliable player. Need to keep him Agree- caused mayhem. Very good player- we need a squad and...
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Sat Apr 07, 2018 5:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Andre Gray
Replies: 125
Views: 15456

Re: Andre Gray

jedi_master wrote:No ill feeling towards him, was superb for us in the Promotion season and doubled our money (more than) on him.

Shame it hasn't worked out as he thought.
Agree. More than played his part in our recent successes. Good luck to him.
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Thu Mar 29, 2018 6:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley make £22.2 million profit in 2016/17
Replies: 151
Views: 12810

Re: Burnley make £22.2 million profit in 2016/17

Dyche getting results and bringing home the bacon is making the owners look better, would we still be delighted if we were currently bottom of the league having made profit in the summer transfer window? It's hard to say but I don't think it would've gone down well. Let's not forget Sir Sean being ...
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Thu Mar 29, 2018 6:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley make £22.2 million profit in 2016/17
Replies: 151
Views: 12810

Re: Burnley make £22.2 million profit in 2016/17

Excellent. Well run is a given with BFC in 2018. Well done to all. My only quibble is given these figures how it can be justified serving fans sub standard produce (e.g. the water of a brand I have never heard of in wafer thin bottles) at ridiculous prices. So, we are superbly well run, the next st...
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Wed Mar 28, 2018 2:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Gareth Southgate
Replies: 36
Views: 4495

Re: Gareth Southgate

Get rid of him. Its only the 4th Burnley player to play under him. He is completely biased, doesn't spend any time watching little clubs and definitely won't start any of them! :roll: Know the point you're making, and totally agree. No complaints from me- seems open minded, no evidence of big club ...
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Fri Mar 16, 2018 3:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: New Turf Moor contract for Barnes
Replies: 70
Views: 7860

Re: ARTICLE: New Turf Moor contract for Barnes

Hard as nails, rocket shot, lightning instincts in the box, titanium plated elbows, relatable, committed, great character, selfless, capable of comedy moments, high propensity to improve.

Impossible not to like this guy and this news.
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Wed Jan 31, 2018 11:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lennon
Replies: 75
Views: 9264

Re: Lennon

Excellent debut, impressed with both sides of his game
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Tue Jan 23, 2018 9:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche signs !
Replies: 125
Views: 10559

Re: Dyche signs ?

Goodclaret wrote:This is just THE fantastic news of the day .......... er, month ................. er, year. Actually, sod it, this is the most fantastic news since I became a Burnley fan back in 1987!!!
This. Arise Sir Sean.
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Sat Dec 30, 2017 1:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Defour goal - fans eye view
Replies: 29
Views: 3629

Re: Defour goal - fans eye view

Ta for posting, great vid. Lovely free kick from Defoe : ).
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Tue Dec 26, 2017 7:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Each and every one of them
Replies: 11
Views: 2504

Re: Each and every one of them

Superb again, another sensational point.
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Tue Dec 26, 2017 6:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I wonder if Kevin Long...........
Replies: 34
Views: 5866

Re: I wonder if Kevin Long...........

Played very well, deserves our support and respect. There absolutely should be anther quality Centre Half in our squad, though. Needs to be addressed in Jan.
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Sun Dec 17, 2017 1:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Phil Bardsley
Replies: 18
Views: 4090

Re: Phil Bardsley

Spiral wrote:Awesome username.
Thanks. From a Suede track I like, not actually a Heroine user myself.
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Sun Dec 17, 2017 1:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Retro Ban For Tarks?
Replies: 205
Views: 21138

Re: Retro Ban For Tarks?

Fair enough if thats the case. But from my view at the other end i said to my mate dont go near him, dont go near him, hes gonna go down... and he did! Stand to be corrected on the decision but from where i was i just knew ehat was coming. Defour got away with one just before. I was doing the same-...
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Sun Dec 17, 2017 1:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Phil Bardsley
Replies: 18
Views: 4090

Re: Phil Bardsley

What a solid player he is. No nonsense but pretty good going forwards also. Hes strong aerially and on the deck and takes no nonsesne. His game management is great too. Knows when to lump it, when to hold or pass it. Best thing today though, Mee gave away a late corner. Which he was clearly disappo...
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Sat Sep 16, 2017 6:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leeds Ticket sales seem very low
Replies: 59
Views: 6499

Re: Leeds Ticket sales seem very low

The requirement is 10% and we've given them more than that. If you want to give them more tickets to get in as big a crowd as possible then why stop at the full cricket field end, why not give them the Bob Lord as well if they can fill it? Not for me, we've given them what they are entitled to and ...
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Sat Sep 16, 2017 6:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pope...
Replies: 35
Views: 6101

Re: Pope...

Very impressed- looked confident, tidy and pulled off a couple of stunning saves. Like others have said, Billy Mercer obviously doing a fine job. We're the epitome of a well run club.
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Sat Sep 02, 2017 5:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Trip to USA
Replies: 46
Views: 6165

Re: Trip to USA

We are doing exactly this for our 40ths next year! A group of ten blokes. Can I ask how much did it cost for the Mustang and is it worth the 5 hour drive? I'm umming and ahhing as it's just through a desert isn't it? We then plan to spend 5 days in San Diego going around all the breweries tbh so an...
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Sun Jul 16, 2017 2:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Britt Assombalonga
Replies: 913
Views: 150127

Re: Britt Assombalonga

I think there is a complete misconception amongst Burnley fans over how many goals a striker should score for Burnley at this level. This isn't the football league with 8 games more, poorer defenders and we're a stronger team. If Gray got 15 goals a season two years on the spin he would be a £50 mi...
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Thu May 11, 2017 1:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Andre Gray is happy at Burnley
Replies: 47
Views: 7143

Re: Andre Gray is happy at Burnley

You need to stop chasing that dragon, it's hindering your ability to see a humorous comment. It's just a line from a song that I enjoy, no tripping here. No way I could deduce it was humour from this thread- but apologies that I came to the wrong conclusion that you were having a needless dig at Gr...
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Thu May 11, 2017 1:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Andre Gray is happy at Burnley
Replies: 47
Views: 7143

Re: Andre Gray is happy at Burnley

boatshed bill wrote:Not at all, it was a dig at certain negative posters from weeks back.

Sidney does these from time to time ;)
Fair enough, thanks for explaining :D . I enjoy this board, but don't spend enough time on it to register that sort of detail.
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Wed May 10, 2017 8:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Andre Gray is happy at Burnley
Replies: 47
Views: 7143

Re: Andre Gray is happy at Burnley

Sidney1st wrote:So long as he manages to trap that bag of cement and take it with him.
Easy, obvious dig at the guy who fired us up and has helped keep us up. When he masters that skill, unlikely he'll be at Burnley for too much longer.
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Wed May 10, 2017 8:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Andre Gray is happy at Burnley
Replies: 47
Views: 7143

Re: Andre Gray is happy at Burnley

Just watched that interview (on Clarets Player, for those that are wondering). Not one to read too much into anything in football, as things change so quickly- but looked as positive and relaxed as a coiled spring like Andre could appear. I hope he stays. Has attributes that most of our direct compe...
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Tue May 09, 2017 5:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Carragher and nev on Keane
Replies: 81
Views: 5575

Re: Carragher and nev on Keane

Twenty times the player? So he's going to win 20 Champions League medals? Get 760 England caps? Play in 40 international tournaments for England? I think you may have gone a tad, just a tad, over the top. Looking at what they say without claret tinted glasses, I can't see an issue with it. Our full...
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Sat May 06, 2017 11:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kevin Long, today?
Replies: 49
Views: 7434

Re: Kevin Long, today?

Vegas Claret wrote:did very well imho, one thing that was impressive was his sprint to keep up with James Mclean
That's what caught my eye- didn't think he'd be able to keep up with JM, when that unfolded. Thought he looked sharp and composed- his performance was a big positive, today.
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Sat May 06, 2017 5:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: We are staying up, We are staying up!
Replies: 29
Views: 3367

Re: We are staying up, We are staying up!

What an achievement with 2 games left.
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Fri May 05, 2017 6:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: £8.5 million end of season bonus to be shared amongst players.
Replies: 47
Views: 5299

Re: £8.5 million end of season bonus to be shared amongst players.

jdrobbo wrote:Let's discuss Robbie Brady st the end of next season...he's quality.
Yep, weird how someone has taken a swing at him on this thread. Clearly just the sort of talent that we need, to evolve.
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Fri May 05, 2017 6:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How about a small increase in capacity at Turf Moor....
Replies: 181
Views: 22352

Re: How about a small increase in capacity at Turf Moor....

Claret_Jules wrote:Been saying that for a while. TV is our shop window, we should show the Turf off in its best light.
Agree
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Sun Apr 30, 2017 7:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stephen Ward
Replies: 38
Views: 7172

Re: Stephen Ward

He was who got my vote at the recent Supporters' Club Player of the Season Awards. We are actually getting a Republic of Ireland international player at the absolute peak of his powers. I reckon he's probably got at least two years(barring injury) at that level of performance. We should cherish tha...
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Sun Apr 23, 2017 3:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Preston v Burnley - Youth Latest
Replies: 23
Views: 3131

Re: Preston v Burnley - Youth Latest

CharlieinNewMexico wrote:Limb seems a bit handy
Looked a bit leggy in the 2nd half.
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Sun Apr 16, 2017 4:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kyle Bartley
Replies: 22
Views: 3496

Re: Kyle Bartley

You both make excellent points and I guess that's the challenge. How do you sign a central defender who's played so many games recently, to be a backup - or how do you ask another central defender who's spent the whole of the season basically sat on his arse, to do it again. There's money of course...
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Sun Apr 16, 2017 4:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kyle Bartley
Replies: 22
Views: 3496

Re: Kyle Bartley

I know what you're saying, but can you see Bartley coming here to spend next season on the bench? I can't. Especially when you have the likes of Stoke and Bournemouth interested. We won't be the only club interested as he's had a good season with Leeds. And if he's being signed as a replacement, I ...
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Sun Apr 16, 2017 3:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kyle Bartley
Replies: 22
Views: 3496

Re: Kyle Bartley

I think you might be taking the article a touch literally, Frank. When Keane is sold, JT will come into the starting line up- and another signing will replace JT's squad place.
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Sun Apr 16, 2017 3:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: WE Need A Poacher Next Year
Replies: 56
Views: 5573

Re: WE Need A Poacher Next Year

We simply need better footballers to play the framework. There is a lot of flexibility to expand the framework, but much of the current squad doesn't have that ability so we play more narrow and compact. This limiting effect means there's much less chance of getting the most from our better players...
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Fri Apr 14, 2017 1:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: This season or last?
Replies: 40
Views: 3691

Re: This season or last?

This. Being a credible player in the big pond rather than the big fish in the small pond more enjoyable, for me. As others have said- watching the investment in our infrastructure and additional cash being invested to strengthen the club in the long term is also a beautiful thing.
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Mon Apr 10, 2017 7:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: how long can we be regarded as " little old Burnley".
Replies: 37
Views: 4806

Re: how long can we be regarded as " little old Burnley".

Agree with Joey and Dave. We should never forgot who we are and the values of the town and team- hard-working, humble, realistic. But we’re confident and ambitious, too- and should do everything possible to shed that “little old” label- and certainly not play on it, ourselves. Watford, Swansea, Bour...
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Mon Apr 10, 2017 2:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stephen Ward - unsung hero?
Replies: 41
Views: 5197

Re: Stephen Ward - unsung hero?

Good OP, Ringo. Another Ward fan, here. Just the sort of player (quality and type) we want representing our club.
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Thu Apr 06, 2017 7:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Go for the throat against Boro
Replies: 61
Views: 7131

Re: Go for the throat against Boro

happy to see I am not the only one to believes if we play our normal game we will get something, draw is fine and that illusive wine wonderful but we really don't need it IMO. getting very aggressive and going at them is probably the worst tactic I can think of and probably result in a defeat. Not ...
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Sat Mar 04, 2017 2:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clarets around the world.
Replies: 40
Views: 4475

Re: Clarets around the world.

Where abouts in SD are you? I was in Carlsbad area over Christmas and then drove out to Joshua Tree. Amazing part of the world. I took Benedictine and good beer. They loved it I'm close to downtown / coast, in South Park. Love Joshua Tree, Yosemite and Sequoia- all within striking distance- as you ...
by Let'sChaseTheDragon
Fri Mar 03, 2017 11:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clarets around the world.
Replies: 40
Views: 4475

Re: Clarets around the world.

I do, and with success. I don't impinge, but folk ask if I like football when they suss I'm English. Until recently I was living in Denver. A work colleague took an interest and now owns 2 shirts, other gear and subscribes to Clarets Player. His kid also now watches BFC. I've since moved to San Dieg...