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by Geoff
Wed Jun 20, 2018 7:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: World cup thread
Replies: 2154
Views: 89256

Re: World cup thread

KRBFC wrote:The Saudi's were just awful, embarrassing they're deemed good enough to make the World Cup group stage ahead of competitive sides like Chile & Italy.
Do you know how qualification works?
by Geoff
Wed Jun 20, 2018 12:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Europa draw live
Replies: 142
Views: 15161

Re: Europa draw live

So, the main draw is not until 14:00CET, 20 June, Nyon... so another 1.5 hours? I think the "live" feed" is just the previous drawings. Also, does anyone find it funny when they put the seeded and the unseeded balls into the same pot that the guy stirs it? there are 2 balls which will automatically...
by Geoff
Mon Jun 18, 2018 12:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England starting 11 vs Tunisia
Replies: 31
Views: 3126

Re: England starting 11 vs Tunisia

Butland Walker Stones Maguire Lingard Henderson Dier Alli Lallana Sterling Kane that's the line-up i would like to see tomorrow plenty of pace and creativity there,which will be required to break down a stubborn defence. Bench options include Vardy ,Welbeck and Rashford when the game becomes more s...
by Geoff
Sat Jun 16, 2018 2:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: World cup thread
Replies: 2154
Views: 89256

Re: World cup thread

Because its a better subjective view. One man's view at pitch level in real time with no replay is inferior to that same person having the benefit of multiple viewings, angles and speeds. I'd think its pretty obvious. In the past you've sat that the controversy of poor decisions is something we sho...
by Geoff
Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Isco
Replies: 20
Views: 3762

Re: Isco

Interesting concept is that. However, rules are rules but if I could take out Messi from the team, but replace him with those two, then I’d probably do it. But even though FIFA are stupid, i think they will insist on the numbers remaining as they are, so based on that, I’m pretty sure I’d have Mess...
by Geoff
Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Isco
Replies: 20
Views: 3762

Re: Isco

KRBFC wrote:Lionel Messi probably
Surely Messi is more of a forward than attacking midfielder?

Anyway I'd have Eriksen and de Bruyne over him
by Geoff
Thu Jun 14, 2018 12:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Would you?
Replies: 4
Views: 2103

Re: Would you?

Barry_Chuckle wrote:Would I what...... wan't to look a tw4t?
Maybe that box has already been ticked though, so why not go all out and get Kim Jong Un sculpted into your Barnet?
by Geoff
Wed Jun 13, 2018 9:59 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Clarets make move for West Brom pair
Replies: 358
Views: 57511

Re: ARTICLE: Clarets make move for West Brom pair

ClaretTony wrote:Looks as though last night's news could be spot on

See link
http://www.uptheclarets.com/clarets-mak ... -brom-pair" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Why's the thread been deleted then?
by Geoff
Wed Jun 13, 2018 9:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Seri
Replies: 6
Views: 1433

Re: Seri

Decent player, no chance of us getting him though
by Geoff
Tue Jun 12, 2018 11:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vote for our best ever Premier League performance (so far)
Replies: 19
Views: 1900

Re: Vote for our best ever Premier League performance (so far)

Can't believe that neither the 3-3 (2009) or 2-2 (2014) away draws with City are an option.
by Geoff
Tue Jun 12, 2018 8:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Steven Kinnock.
Replies: 34
Views: 3751

Re: Steven Kinnock.

Corky wrote:And Gay, according to my wife.
Speaks volumes about you that you would reply to a post insulting this guy that your wife thinks he is gay.
by Geoff
Sun Jun 10, 2018 10:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ENGLAND U21
Replies: 13
Views: 2023

Re: ENGLAND U21

tiger76 wrote:The bigger issue is can these talented youngsters take the next step and develop into regular international players,few have in recent times.Anyway well done to England on a hat-trick of wins.
Surely the next step for most of them is getting regular football at club level before anything else
by Geoff
Sat Jun 09, 2018 3:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Decent kebab wanted. nelson area
Replies: 14
Views: 3201

Re: Decent kebab wanted. nelson area

claretnproud wrote:want to get a couple deliverd tonight and not had one in ages. any suggestions for who to use? thanks.
Istanbul in Colne
by Geoff
Sat Jun 09, 2018 12:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arctic Monkeys at the BBC
Replies: 36
Views: 3985

Re: Arctic Monkeys at the BBC

Dyched wrote:He’s a Genius. Musically he’s so far ahead of anybody else it’s scary.
lol.
by Geoff
Fri Jun 08, 2018 4:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: David Beckham has allegedly cheated on Posh Spice
Replies: 63
Views: 8867

Re: David Beckham has allegedly cheated on Posh Spice

ClaretAndJew wrote:With their daughters school teacher, and she's apparently pregnant.

Source : It's all over Twitter.
Love a good celebrity rumour, don't you?

I remember when you posted that Peter Kay had died not long ago.

How did that one turn out?
by Geoff
Fri Jun 08, 2018 8:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best podcasts
Replies: 20
Views: 2139

Re: Best podcasts

I find the Joe Rogan podcast really hit and miss. Sometimes great offering deep insight into different topics, mindsets and points of view and others that are complete trash. The last decent one I remember listening to was with an ex Navy Seal and Ultramarathon runner, David Goggins. https://www.you...
by Geoff
Thu Jun 07, 2018 12:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Train Advice
Replies: 25
Views: 2515

Re: Train Advice

deanothedino wrote:Apart from First Hull (worst operator in the country), East Coast, Grand Central, Transpennine Express which all have worse performance scores than Northern.
Not for long I'd hazard
by Geoff
Thu Jun 07, 2018 11:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Train Advice
Replies: 25
Views: 2515

Re: Train Advice

MKC93 Thanks, what Rick said too! How reliable actually are the trains. I rarely use them and when I do they get cancelled (picc-man airport) twice recently. I was looking at x43 to manchester, picc - euston then tube/train to stansted I know transport by train has takien an absolute battering in t...
by Geoff
Thu Jun 07, 2018 10:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Potential Ben Mee news (if official)
Replies: 69
Views: 10764

Re: Potential Ben Mee news (if official)

Selby Claret wrote:Dyche's pay rise was quoted - if I remember rightly - at £3 million a year - which equates to just shy of £58k a week
It was a £3.5m basic per annum that was reported. So roughly £67k a week before bonuses.
by Geoff
Thu May 31, 2018 7:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Europa League Seedings
Replies: 287
Views: 25648

Re: Europa League Seedings

All seedings can be found here - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018%E2%8 ... ying_round" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Geoff
Thu May 31, 2018 7:04 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Grooming gangs. Where were the parents?
Replies: 43
Views: 4471

Re: Grooming gangs. Where were the parents?

Brilliant. Glad I made a mistake straight away. They're many more to come I'm sure. Oh for the days when we could write a letter and then proof read it before sending it. It's there are, not they're/they are. *I'm being a pedant out of a sense of fun/mischief and not because I'm being a total dick....
by Geoff
Wed May 30, 2018 5:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Europa League Seedings
Replies: 287
Views: 25648

Re: Europa League Seedings

Will be an interesting draw to say the least
by Geoff
Fri May 25, 2018 11:02 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ireland to vote on abortions
Replies: 90
Views: 6348

Re: Ireland to vote on abortions

ClaretAndJew wrote:Hoping that they can repeal the 8th amendment today that will allow women to have abortions.

It's incredibly insane that abortions are illegal.
Incredibly insane, eh?
by Geoff
Thu May 24, 2018 9:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Steven Defour - two more years
Replies: 35
Views: 6874

Re: Steven Defour - two more years

I am pretty certain that BFC only have a 1 year option on his contract
by Geoff
Thu May 24, 2018 9:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Another reason to be Annoyed
Replies: 24
Views: 3751

Re: Another reason to be Annoyed

boyyanno wrote:Alfred Finnbogason (included in their forward line), is he the same chap we were linked with a few years back?
No we were linked to a different Finnbogason
by Geoff
Thu May 24, 2018 9:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is anyone at the Etihad tonight?
Replies: 18
Views: 3259

Re: Is anyone at the Etihad tonight?

Chobulous wrote:I'm taking the Missus to see Billy Joel at Old Trafford in June.
What has that got to do with the OP?
by Geoff
Thu May 24, 2018 6:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The state of Burnley (the town)
Replies: 75
Views: 8705

Re: The state of Burnley (the town)

Bullabill wrote:When I lived there (long ago) it was Thompson Park.
It still is.
by Geoff
Sat May 19, 2018 10:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mourinho chewing gum - National Anthem!
Replies: 59
Views: 4944

Re: Mourinho chewing gum - National Anthem!

Carport wrote:Not more disrespectful no but still disrespectful to the country in which he has been allowed to ply his trade for many years. It matters not that he’s not British. Maybe I’m in a minority on this. Would be interesting to see what others think. Maybe I’m old school.
Maybe you're an idiot?
by Geoff
Thu May 17, 2018 11:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who Will Be Our First Signing
Replies: 139
Views: 22708

Re: Who Will Be Our First Signing

Lordlucan wrote:I know - but may make sense if Charlie Taylor is being groomed for CB.
What evidence is there that Taylor is being groomed for CB?
by Geoff
Wed May 16, 2018 10:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Europa League Seedings
Replies: 287
Views: 25648

Re: Europa League Seedings

Spijed wrote:That's my view as well. Whether we are in the qualifying rounds or group stages the Europa League logo will still be on display at our first match.
So following this logic if an International team has played in a World Cup qualifier match they've played in a World Cup?
by Geoff
Tue May 08, 2018 6:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Heaton frustrated apparantly
Replies: 32
Views: 5817

Re: Heaton frustrated apparantly

Claretpants wrote:Poor article stating Heaton went to 2016 Euro as 3rd choice keeper!!
He did, didn't he?
by Geoff
Sat Apr 28, 2018 8:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Has LBC James O'Brien lost the plot..?
Replies: 65
Views: 5215

Re: Has LBC James O'Brien lost the plot..?

Aye cause Trump is directly responsible for the Korea situation I'm not going to say that Trump hasn't done something for the Korea situation, because he clearly has. However, I'm not sure that the big fist strategy has worked as well as he claims, and I suspect a combination of Chinese pressure an...
by Geoff
Fri Apr 20, 2018 11:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kante and Hazard
Replies: 33
Views: 3493

Re: Kante and Hazard

kaptin1 wrote:Morata ran Tarkowski ragged in the first half then faded second half after missing the 1 on 1.
Can we use a bit of perspective here?

Morata was signed from Real Madrid for about £60million and we signed Tarkowski for about £4million from Brentford.
by Geoff
Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Eastbound m65 smash
Replies: 19
Views: 3359

Re: Eastbound m65 smash

24 Chelsea coaches stuck on the motorway. Potentially delayed kick off?
by Geoff
Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mainz VAR Penalty
Replies: 23
Views: 4799

Re: Mainz VAR Penalty

Full video here for anyone interested in the goings on...

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by Geoff
Fri Mar 23, 2018 9:49 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO Samsung Phone Users
Replies: 8
Views: 1306

Re: FAO Samsung Phone Users

Just wondering if anyone has had issues with the smart lock feature lately (where your phone never locks in certain GPS locations). There isn't much on Twitter about an issue but the feature on both mine and my wife's phones has stopped working. Anyone else having a problem with it? I've seen lots ...
by Geoff
Thu Mar 22, 2018 11:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mauro Icardi
Replies: 30
Views: 4125

Re: Mauro Icardi

OK In which case I am completely wrong. Like I said, thought he had only played in friendlies and remember Italy sniffing round him when he was at Samp. Didnt realise he had played 8 minutes of a world cup qualifier. For what its worth at the time he said he wouldnt play for Italy anyway. Even if h...
by Geoff
Thu Mar 22, 2018 10:59 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Driverless Uber car kills pedestrian
Replies: 116
Views: 6348

Re: Driverless Uber car kills pedestrian

They would if they weren't looking at the screen, like this driver was. Quoted from elsewhere... "So doing some basic math here.... White center lines = 10' each Empty space between lines = 30' Distance traveled in FPS "Feet Per Second" at 35 MPH = 52.5' Road gradient roughly 0% Reaction distance =...
by Geoff
Thu Mar 22, 2018 10:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mauro Icardi
Replies: 30
Views: 4125

Re: Mauro Icardi

cricketfieldclarets wrote:... So unlikely he will play for them. Italy should do what they can to get him to play for them. He is eligible but has turned it down to date.
This is absolute bobbins seeing as he's already played for Argentina.
by Geoff
Wed Mar 21, 2018 11:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Nerve gas
Replies: 40
Views: 2731

Re: Nerve gas

Ah, but this is the difference here - The WMD exists - Its been used on UK citizens, on UK soil - Its was manufactured in Russia, for the Russian military and the Russians still have stocks of it. its not Iraq really is it? 1. Is it a WMD? 2. Can't disagree on this point. 3. According to who? We al...
by Geoff
Sat Mar 17, 2018 11:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Accrington vs Forest Green
Replies: 27
Views: 3476

Re: Accrington vs Forest Green

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Even harder to believe we lost against them last year.
We were beaten by them in August, 2016
by Geoff
Fri Mar 16, 2018 9:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fabio Borini now plays as right back for AC Milan.
Replies: 10
Views: 1576

Re: Fabio Borini now plays as right back for AC Milan.

Sidney1st wrote:Apparently he's been playing that position most of the season :o
According to this link he's played at RB 3 times all season in all comps.

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fabio-b ... eler/96754" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Geoff
Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Anyone worth looking at from the teams in free fall?
Replies: 49
Views: 4663

Re: Anyone worth looking at from the teams in free fall?

Plenty of times. Wall to wall coverage over here. Centre half playing in midfield really. Good option to drop back to CH or cover in front of back 4. I know exactly what position he's supposed to play. I questioned whether you'd seen play over the last two seasons because he has been absolutely gar...
by Geoff
Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Marney in Forest link
Replies: 41
Views: 4743

Re: ARTICLE: Marney in Forest link

Sidney1st wrote:In all honesty, I'd let him go now.
Why? It's not like he could sign for another club in the UK
by Geoff
Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Anyone worth looking at from the teams in free fall?
Replies: 49
Views: 4663

Re: Anyone worth looking at from the teams in free fall?

UpTheBeehole wrote:Shaqiri's not a number 10.

Not sure where people have got this idea that he can play there from.
Maybe because he's played 700 minutes there this season, scoring 2 and assisting 4? Just a guess mind.
by Geoff
Tue Mar 13, 2018 7:26 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Anyone worth looking at from the teams in free fall?
Replies: 49
Views: 4663

Re: Anyone worth looking at from the teams in free fall?

CharlieinNewMexico wrote:Chadli, Yacob, j-rod, krychowiak if PSG still don't want him. That'd be it for West Brom!
Have you seen Krychowiak play this season? Or at PSG last season?
by Geoff
Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Michael Carrick to retire this season.
Replies: 1
Views: 434

Re: Michael Carrick to retire this season.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43203679 Looks likely that he will join UTD's coaching set up in the summer. It's related to the heart issue discovered earlier this season. From the article - "Carrick said: "After the heart issue, I had two or three days thinking 'am I going to carry on?' I got...
by Geoff
Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who are your favourite stand up comedians?
Replies: 146
Views: 9034

Re: Who are your favourite stand up comedians?

I think we are stuck in a loop
by Geoff
Sun Mar 04, 2018 6:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ground Development
Replies: 25
Views: 4962

Re: Ground Development

[quote="MDWat"]The CFS will only be knocked down if it’s not fit for purpose or we’ve stayed up about 10 seasons in a row.[/quote]

You haven't got a clue boy.
by Geoff
Fri Mar 02, 2018 11:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ben Mee clone
Replies: 18
Views: 2118

Re: Ben Mee clone

They look nothing alike.