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by Cubanclaret
Tue Aug 17, 2021 3:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Away kit is here
Replies: 53
Views: 5403

Re: Away kit is here

A very classy shirt, but feel that there is little need for the blue on the sleeves, especially if it is a nod to a previous season’s shirt. Won’t be buying it sadly, due to the sponsor again endorsing gambling. Apologies if its been covered, had very little time for message-boarding recently, but ...
by Cubanclaret
Mon Aug 16, 2021 9:26 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Worsley Cup Finsl ( Sunday )
Replies: 132
Views: 11470

Re: Worsley Cup Finsl ( Sunday )

Not only that, all this was broadcast on the local " Community Radio Station " , Ribble FM ... There were comments about how long " certain players were in the shower " ( sic ) and how attractive the women were in the crowd ... To paraphrase Al Murray, " natural selection's got some power-lifting t...
by Cubanclaret
Sun Aug 15, 2021 8:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Worsley Cup Finsl ( Sunday )
Replies: 132
Views: 11470

Re: Worsley Cup Finsl ( Sunday )

Congrats Lowerhouse. Found it a bit odd that Clitheroe didn't elect to bat first given the weather forecast, would never have been easy chasing a total in fading light. That's not to take away from the fact that Lowerhouse fully merited the win, irrespective of the entertaining contribution from the...
by Cubanclaret
Thu Jul 08, 2021 9:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Boris Johnson doesn't want booing at the final
Replies: 111
Views: 8248

Re: Boris Johnson doesn't want booing at the final

Seemed like Denmark’s anthem was respected a lot more than the German anthem was before the Germany game, at least. But it’s a bit rich coming from someone who is as brazenly racist as johnson. He hates football too. It was good to hear Gary Neville call out his atrocious leadership at the end of th...
by Cubanclaret
Thu Jul 08, 2021 9:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sam Matterface
Replies: 104
Views: 10212

Re: Sam Matterface

Not great and out of his depth but I’d still take him ahead of the likes of Darren Fletcher on BT. I literally can’t have him as company in my living room and listen to him crow bar in pointless stats for an entire 90 minutes. I can’t believe that appeals to any right-minded football fan.
by Cubanclaret
Thu Jul 08, 2021 4:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sam Matterface
Replies: 104
Views: 10212

Re: Sam Matterface

Thought Tyldesley should have had it. Enjoyed the old skool nature of him and McCoist this tournament (albeit more appropriate to have an English co commentator)
by Cubanclaret
Thu Jul 08, 2021 12:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Where to watch the final?
Replies: 41
Views: 4057

Re: Where to watch the final?

At home with the kids hopefully make memories for them. It’s nice to actually watch the game.
by Cubanclaret
Tue Jun 29, 2021 11:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Southgate Contract to be Extended
Replies: 234
Views: 12009

Re: Southgate Contract to be Extended

With respect to people with contrary opinions, I think Southgate has shown an excellent understanding of his players personalities, backgrounds and capabilities. There’s a lot of tension in the media spotlight, there’s a key issue with the way racism and identity is understood by england and eng-er-...
by Cubanclaret
Thu Jun 24, 2021 12:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Exit at last 16 is a failure
Replies: 164
Views: 8073

Re: Exit at last 16 is a failure

I have never watched so little of a major tournament’s group games in my adult life, just been too busy with work and life commitments sadly. And partly because of that, I feel less invested than usual in the outcome, a one-off between England and Germany could go either way be the two sides current...
by Cubanclaret
Sun Jun 13, 2021 10:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v Croatia
Replies: 334
Views: 20183

Re: England v Croatia

There's some strange stuff on this thread. Not much mention of that fact that it was about 30 degree heat at Wembley today. I thought the line-up looked a little bit of a head scratcher beforehand but England played a clever match today and Southgate deserves credit for his selections. I love the wa...
by Cubanclaret
Sat Jun 12, 2021 1:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 10134
Views: 1161367

Re: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

Would Dychey know Ashley Young from his Watford days? We are due one of these old boys signings working. Coming off the back of a Serie A title in which he played a full part puts the idea of the signing way ahead of Reid, Lennon, Crouch or Walters (albeit the latter was very much undermined by an u...
by Cubanclaret
Wed Jun 09, 2021 11:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche to sign new contract !
Replies: 677
Views: 84404

Re: Dyche to sign new contract !

BBC Gossip:
Burnley have agreed a new contract with manager Sean Dyche, 49, who set to be backed in the summer transfer window. (90min)
by Cubanclaret
Wed Jun 09, 2021 12:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Nuno to Palace
Replies: 153
Views: 15836

Re: Nuno to Palace

One of those mooted appointments that didn't seem to have the right fit - Nuno to Palace, same as Howe to Celtic- for a few reasons mulled over on here. I agree with CT re: appointing managers. Often Board members are not all that knowledgable - and the vision a manager might present to a club could...
by Cubanclaret
Fri Jun 04, 2021 10:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancs League t20 - 4th June
Replies: 3
Views: 725

Re: Lancs League t20 - 4th June

Decent match up at Clitheroe. Lowerhouse scored 139-7 (I think). A frenetic innings, Clitheroe knocked them off in the last over for the loss of about 4. Good crowd and atmosphere. LL T20 has been a bit of a life saver in Covid times.
by Cubanclaret
Tue Jun 01, 2021 9:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 10134
Views: 1161367

Re: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

Said it on here before but Lundstrum had a purple patch for half a season. He wasn’t a first team regular in Blades’ promotion year and he has been benched - more often than not - in their relegation season, having attracted the ire of the supporters for a number of below par displays. There’s plent...
by Cubanclaret
Sat May 29, 2021 10:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Predictions for tomorrow's games.
Replies: 126
Views: 6598

Re: Guardiola

Pep has tore sides apart with a false nine system so many times, They lose one and he’s clueless and at fault Don’t think it’s about being clueless- and they have mastered football with the false 9. But it’s very rare he’s not played rodri nor Fernandinho. De Bruyne has not been deployed in that po...
by Cubanclaret
Sat May 29, 2021 10:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Predictions for tomorrow's games.
Replies: 126
Views: 6598

Re: Guardiola

Agree referee superb. Can’t abide Chelsea but they deserved to win no doubt. City lost their composure and fully agree that Pep cocked it up. That’s what you get for managing an embarrassment of riches, badly. How can you play the most creative midfielder in the game as a centre forward. Utterly biz...
by Cubanclaret
Sat May 29, 2021 6:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Crystal Palace contact Burnley over Dyche compensation fee
Replies: 239
Views: 28623

Re: Crystal Palace contact Burnley over Dyche compensation fee

Looks like the previous Board did learn for the debacle surrounding Owen Coyle’s sideways move to Bolton :lol:
by Cubanclaret
Wed May 26, 2021 11:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley bid rejected for Collins (Talksport)
Replies: 98
Views: 12695

Re: Burnley bid rejected for Collins (Talksport)

I think Collins has played on the right of a three most regularly - and sometimes at right back. Just what I’ve picked up on Stoke forum. The fans in general seem more enamoured by Harry Souttar, they certainly seem more eager to keep him. The Australian press feel sure he’s destined for the premier...
by Cubanclaret
Tue May 18, 2021 2:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Roy Quits Palace
Replies: 143
Views: 9174

Re: Roy Quits Palace

Fair play to Hodgson, he's had a solid career, albeit came up short at Ewood (which is a credit to him) Anfield and as England boss.

Dyche is drifting with the bookmakers already. Lamps odd on favourite.
by Cubanclaret
Sun May 16, 2021 9:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rovers Trust Write Open Letter to Venkys.
Replies: 29
Views: 4534

Re: Rovers Trust Write Open Letter to Venkys.

Not sure our balance sheet will look too much healthier anymore, sadly.
by Cubanclaret
Thu May 13, 2021 1:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Simon Jordan on Dyche
Replies: 75
Views: 8887

Re: Simon Jordan on Dyche

Lampard 5/6 Favourite on the Sack race - probably after John Percy's article
by Cubanclaret
Thu May 13, 2021 1:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Eddie Howe
Replies: 24
Views: 3840

Re: Eddie Howe

He's a nice guy Eddie.

Good luck. I wouldn't be too surprised if Gerrard gets drafted into Tottenham's thoughts.
by Cubanclaret
Wed May 12, 2021 10:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Turning point this season?
Replies: 34
Views: 3299

Re: Turning point this season?

Arsenal was certainly the result that gave me confidence that we’d stay up, and the result that I cheered the most, Liverpool a very close second.
Villa and Everton were my two favourite games. The Villa message board after our comeback was priceless.
by Cubanclaret
Wed May 12, 2021 10:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Simon Jordan on Dyche
Replies: 75
Views: 8887

Re: Simon Jordan on Dyche

What I would say is that Dyche looks a lot happier now than he did before a Burnley were sold. If he gets offered a better job he will probably take it, whereas he definitely would have under the previous owners. The point about Spurs is absolutely right, he should be absolutely at the top of their ...
by Cubanclaret
Mon May 03, 2021 10:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lanzini, Benrahma, Soucek, Lingard, Fornals v our midfield quartet
Replies: 48
Views: 4281

Re: Lanzini, Benrahma, Soucek, Lingard, Fornals v our midfield quartet

As a club we need to wake up and realise we need to spend £20-30m every season just to compete. It’s looking like 6 years in the premier league. We all need to realise we’re established and belong in this league. Let’s act like it and recruit properly: That's a classic contradiction, we need to spe...
by Cubanclaret
Sat Apr 24, 2021 10:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Predictions vs Wolves
Replies: 27
Views: 2938

Re: Predictions vs Wolves

Spijed wrote:
Sat Apr 24, 2021 10:00 pm
My only worry is Adama Traoré who is very similar to ASM at Newcastle.
That thought crossed my mind but I’ve had this one down for points for a while and I’m sticking with it.
2-0 Burnley.
by Cubanclaret
Sun Apr 18, 2021 12:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The SD OUT people - are they just frustrated ??
Replies: 47
Views: 4133

Re: The SD OUT people - are they just frustrated ??

DCWat wrote:
Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:20 am
Are there actually that many that seriously want to see the back of Dyche!?

Still never spoken to anyone in the flesh who wishes to see the back of Dyche. Tends to be folks on keyboards and usually of the age where they lack the wider context of how low Burnley languished, and for how long.
by Cubanclaret
Sat Apr 03, 2021 10:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wade Elliott Interview
Replies: 7
Views: 2288

Re: Wade Elliott Interview

Imagine how cool it would be if Michael Duff and Wade Elliott were a future management duo at Turf Moor. Two of our best-serving Clarets over recent decades and always came across as super people too.
I'll certainly be cheering on Cheltenham to the finishing post.
by Cubanclaret
Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chris wilder
Replies: 35
Views: 6409

Re: Chris wilder

Berge has been excellent - you can't help being injured, he will be sold on for a profit.
The other two made a big contribution to them finishing top 10 last season, but granted made little impact this term. I dare say how fans of other clubs might look at Vydra's contribution at Burnley.
by Cubanclaret
Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chris wilder
Replies: 35
Views: 6409

Re: Chris wilder

Sheff United's wage structure was still a fair bit below ours - certainly last season, John Fleck was only on £8K a week in his first season in the Premier. I agree the signings of Ramsdale and Brewster look ill conceived in hindsight.
by Cubanclaret
Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chris wilder
Replies: 35
Views: 6409

Re: Chris wilder

I'd be happy with Wilder if Dyche was to leave, he's an innovative manager, develops players and I think one of our type. I believe managers should be given time to learn too, like Dyche was, when first relegated from the Premier League. He has had plenty success on meagre budgets, you could argue t...
by Cubanclaret
Sat Mar 27, 2021 9:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Torquay 1991
Replies: 63
Views: 5309

Re: Torquay 1991

I remember certain parts of the day well. We were there early and met the players coming of the bus. I distinctly recall Frank Casper saying: ‘the lads are bubbling’ which to this day seems an unusual turn of phrase. Wasn’t it a 12 noon kick off (or maybe even earlier). They had a centre half called...
by Cubanclaret
Wed Mar 24, 2021 2:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kyle Bartley
Replies: 35
Views: 3813

Re: Kyle Bartley

If West Ham are still interested in James Tarkowski I wonder if there might be the possibility of Craig Dawson coming here as that could satisfy Is Dawson a West Ham player? I thought he was on loan from Watford (but he might have signed). Despite WBA’s troubles, individually their defenders have l...
by Cubanclaret
Mon Mar 15, 2021 11:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Karanka
Replies: 42
Views: 5211

Re: Karanka

Cold, unfriendly, disengaging and apparently devoid of emotion - the Priti Patel of football managers.
by Cubanclaret
Mon Mar 15, 2021 11:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Midday Sunday dates for Burnley in April
Replies: 14
Views: 2234

Re: ARTICLE: Midday Sunday dates for Burnley in April

How do we get round the absence of hotel stays in the current climate. Is this basically a 6am start to travel to this fixture. Seems a distinct disadvantage for the away team.
by Cubanclaret
Sun Mar 14, 2021 11:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Does Vydra
Replies: 85
Views: 7567

Re: Does Vydra

Was a nice touch into see Dyche acknowledge Vydra when he was substituted. It’s something I don’t think I’ve ever seen him do, part of his style to always ignore the player leaving the pitch. Speaks volumes for the impression he has made in the manager’s eyes over this past run of games. Whether it’...
by Cubanclaret
Sun Mar 14, 2021 11:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tall 'n' Handsome
Replies: 3
Views: 1133

Re: Tall 'n' Handsome

A gay Ibiza anthem. Might play it on the radio tomorrow 💜
by Cubanclaret
Sat Mar 13, 2021 11:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Truly outstanding
Replies: 39
Views: 5636

Re: Truly outstanding

Just read that Sean Dyche has lost his brother in law - aged 46 this week.
What an even bigger feat this performance was given what he must have been going through with his family.
What a manager- we’re so lucky to have him.
by Cubanclaret
Sat Mar 13, 2021 11:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pieters v Taylor
Replies: 38
Views: 3256

Re: Pieters v Taylor

I said to my son while watching this that when fans get back in the stadiums I reckon Pieters will be afforded ‘Marney like’ status from the supporters. He’s so dependable - and gets so involved. A proper cult hero. He’s been reliable and excellent over the past year. Plenty versatility too. Having ...
by Cubanclaret
Fri Mar 12, 2021 1:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chris Wilder
Replies: 104
Views: 9597

Re: Chris Wilder

Insanity. Would have him at Burnley in a heartbeat if Dyche left.
by Cubanclaret
Wed Mar 10, 2021 9:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lundstram
Replies: 45
Views: 5399

Re: Lundstram

I’d be disappointed if we went for him. I know a couple of very reasonable Sheffield United fans and I think he’s one, along with Norwood sadly, who probably isn’t quite up to regular PL standard. And it’s shown this season. It should be mentioned that ‘Lunny’ played very little part in the Blades’ ...
by Cubanclaret
Tue Mar 09, 2021 10:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Ham's Mark Noble to retire end of 21/22 season.
Replies: 12
Views: 1956

Re: West Ham's Mark Noble to retire end of 21/22 season.

I signed him for Sunderland on Football Manager for a season, at about his age now, he didn't do much, a bit past it ;)

He has been a great servant for them, always liked him and comes across as a very committed player and decent bloke.
by Cubanclaret
Tue Mar 09, 2021 10:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Remembering Ben Lee
Replies: 17
Views: 3151

Re: Remembering Ben Lee

I'll always remember Ben Lee. The emotions of York would never have happened if only he hadn't gone to retrieve that ball as a souvenir. In the summer that followed our 4th Division championship season, I went to Portugal with my mates for a lads holiday to celebrate finishing A-Levels. I had my Bur...
by Cubanclaret
Sun Mar 07, 2021 11:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Arsenal - Player Ratings
Replies: 75
Views: 17115

Re: Burnley v Arsenal - Player Ratings

Pope 5
Lowton 6
Tarkowski 7
Mee 8*
Taylor 7
Gudmundsson 7
Brownhill 6
Westwood 6
McNeil 7
Wood 7
Vydra 7
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Pieters 7
Brady 6
by Cubanclaret
Sun Mar 07, 2021 11:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Relegation fodder - anyone worth taking?
Replies: 60
Views: 5644

Re: Relegation fodder - anyone worth taking?

Reed and Maja (Fulham and Bordeaux)
by Cubanclaret
Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Predictions vs Foxes
Replies: 40
Views: 3804

Re: Predictions vs Foxes

First time I’ve fancied us since Palace away.
1-0 Burnley.
by Cubanclaret
Tue Mar 02, 2021 11:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Neil Hart - Burnley FC CEO - Departs
Replies: 161
Views: 18592

Re: Neil Hart - Burnley FC CEO - Departs

I thought Neil Hart was appointed short term to assist the sale of the club. Job done.
by Cubanclaret
Mon Mar 01, 2021 10:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Same again expected for Leicester
Replies: 15
Views: 2205

Re: Same again expected for Leicester

I am reliably informed by someone who has worked it all out, that of all the striking combos we’ve played this season, Wood and Jay Rod is comfortably our most successful pairing, minutes per goals wise. Be good if they could start this one. I’d like to see 4–3-3 with Dwight and Jay Rod flanking Woo...
by Cubanclaret
Sun Feb 28, 2021 10:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Good time to play Leicester ?
Replies: 29
Views: 2377

Re: Good time to play Leicester ?

We beat them last year at a similar time and in a similar predicament.