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by Espia
Sun Sep 18, 2022 3:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is CT ok ?
Replies: 111
Views: 12847

Re: Is CT ok ?

Lowbankclaret wrote:
Sat Sep 17, 2022 7:12 pm
You just delete the browser page it’s on and never search for it again.
Fairly easy really.
That's not really what I meant though (but I guess you knew that). I mean leaving it in the sense of UTC.com deleting your personal data from the Site's databases.
by Espia
Sat Sep 17, 2022 7:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is CT ok ?
Replies: 111
Views: 12847

Re: Is CT ok ?

Does anyone know exactly how you leave the messageboard ? I tried in vain. Even emailed the board reps but got no reply.
by Espia
Fri Sep 09, 2022 8:59 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Game postponed
Replies: 441
Views: 19849

Re: Game postponed

I found the Queen personally (not necessarily the monarchy system) to be a symbol of unification, respect and dignity. Those elements would all have been expressed at sporting events across the country today , including the Tour of Britain and the game at Turf Moor. What a marvellous way to demonstr...
by Espia
Tue Aug 30, 2022 10:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New Chant(?): I’m Into Something Good
Replies: 21
Views: 2431

Re: New Chant(?): I’m Into Something Good

Monkeys in a zoo ?

Come on Burnley by 18000 any day.
by Espia
Sun May 22, 2022 8:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Should Everton Be relegated
Replies: 10
Views: 2083

Re: Shock News !! Everton relagated , Burnley to stay up !

Vegas Claret wrote:
Sun May 22, 2022 7:48 pm
have all your 232 posts been this crap ?
I know what you mean ..... being pulled in by a "bait and switch" headline and then feeling like a numpty for clicking on it. My apologies.

But the meat of the post has a relevance and needs to be answered.
by Espia
Sun May 22, 2022 7:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Should Everton Be relegated
Replies: 10
Views: 2083

Should Everton Be relegated

Well, ok , I'm dreaming, but it should be reality. Everton have clearly manipulated their finances to reverse engineer their costs. Clubs that have declared their Covid losses have all been around £40m to £60m (Villa, Newcastle, etc)n... but Everton pull a rabbit out of the hat and declare £170m Cov...
by Espia
Sun Apr 17, 2022 7:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Farley Dyche impression.
Replies: 18
Views: 2820

Farley Dyche impression.

https://youtu.be/DNKR5UeqRHc

I was wondering how long it would take him.
by Espia
Sun Apr 17, 2022 6:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dycheisms
Replies: 57
Views: 3494

Re: Dycheisms

You either get sacked or you move on.
by Espia
Sun Apr 17, 2022 6:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Any players commented on the sacking yet?
Replies: 90
Views: 9979

Re: Any players commented on the sacking yet?

I thought he didn't go to pubs....as the Landlady of the Royal Dyche will testify.
by Espia
Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Well done Alan Pace
Replies: 235
Views: 15074

Re: Well done Alan Pace

We're almost certainly going down. It was very likely before the sacking and almost inevitable now. Therefore the question you have to ask yourself is Who'd be the best person to get you out of the Championship and back to the Premier League? How about a man who has already proved he can do it with ...
by Espia
Fri Apr 15, 2022 2:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Big news coming soon from the Turf (Sean Dyche sacked)
Replies: 1146
Views: 76768

Re: Big news coming soon from the Turf (Sean Dyche sacked)

There must be a wider context to this decision by the board as it all makes very little sense to those looking in from the outside.....including myself. I find it totally baffling. A new manager with 7 games in charge? What's the point? Since the new ownership deal we've gone from a club with £40m i...
by Espia
Sat Mar 05, 2022 8:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vout Weghorst . How to pronounce
Replies: 5
Views: 793

Re: Vout Weghorst . How to pronounce

Vout Veck-horst .... seems about right.
by Espia
Sun Feb 27, 2022 7:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who's the best Referee?
Replies: 37
Views: 2319

Who's the best Referee?

With so much controversy over refereeing decisions flying around at the moment it got me thinking ...is there any referee that is highly regarded or are they all viewed as being awful? I've not over analysed it but for whatever reason I always look upon Mike Dean as being a good one and never cringe...
by Espia
Sat Feb 05, 2022 9:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RIP to my Dad, a life-long Claret
Replies: 48
Views: 3078

Re: RIP to my Dad, a life-long Claret

That Father Son Burnley relationship is something special. So entwined. Can't separate the two.
My Old Man is now in a care home...watching the tide go in and out in Morecambe. 92 and only over the last 6 months have we not been able to talk about BFC as he has dementia.
Condolences on your loss.
by Espia
Sat Feb 05, 2022 9:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: CORK OR STEPHENS
Replies: 67
Views: 4694

Re: CORK OR STEPHENS

Hopefully DS has made some decent property investments over the years. If so he's pulled it off. Well done.
by Espia
Sun Jan 16, 2022 9:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Wolves 75
Replies: 18
Views: 2212

Burnley v Wolves 75

Jimmy Greaves...😂
"Paraphrasing..."Those were horrible conditions. They remind me of the old days, when you emerged out of the mist from the Pennines, and you weren't in Brigadoon you were in Burnley and already a goal down before you got off the coach ". 😂
by Espia
Fri Jan 14, 2022 6:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The ultimate BBC "Would I lie to you panel?"
Replies: 13
Views: 1667

Re: The ultimate BBC "Would I lie to you panel?"

Matt Hancock ? ....or does duplicitous, narcissistic, where's my Teddy bear, w******, not come under the category of Liar?
by Espia
Fri Jan 14, 2022 6:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Good article in the Mirror
Replies: 28
Views: 4485

Good article in the Mirror

by Espia
Wed Jan 12, 2022 9:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Caption time
Replies: 29
Views: 2321

Re: Caption time

Burnley strip...Newcastle strip.... Tik-Tok ******.
by Espia
Sat Jan 08, 2022 3:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mr. Pace
Replies: 96
Views: 5557

Re: Mr. Pace

I look back on the time of the "Adamson out" era and the players we had when he was ousted and , with hindsight, see it as a crying shame that he was sacked. But now that we have a more solid foundation I'm not altogether concerned that a change of manager would be as seismic an event as it was back...
by Espia
Sun Jan 02, 2022 9:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mr. Tarkowski
Replies: 71
Views: 7371

Re: Mr. Tarkowski

I remember him once saying any centre back can receive a square pass, put on a foot on it then give it back....but it seems not.
by Espia
Sun Jan 02, 2022 9:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Success v Entertainment
Replies: 8
Views: 885

Re: Success v Entertainment

I'm of the opinion that stick with SD when we get relegated but as soon as we then get promoted move on with someone more suitable.
by Espia
Sun Jan 02, 2022 9:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A genuine question for those who still think we'll stay up
Replies: 37
Views: 3117

Re: A genuine question for those who still think we'll stay up

This thread shouldn't get too many replies then!
by Espia
Sun Jan 02, 2022 9:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Morecambe 4 Doncaster 3
Replies: 2
Views: 673

Re: Morecambe 4 Doncaster 3

It's a fantastic atmosphere at the ground too....everyone in morecambe can hear it from home! Hats off to the loyal band of supporters. Hope they stay up
by Espia
Sun Jan 02, 2022 9:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leeds v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 70
Views: 7664

Re: Leeds v Burnley - Player Ratings

Tarkowski...£40 million....in hindsight...now looks like a lottery win!
by Espia
Sun Jan 02, 2022 9:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tony Loughlan
Replies: 18
Views: 1798

Re: Tony Loughlan

Who?
by Espia
Sun Jan 02, 2022 9:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ‘We didn’t play with the edge it takes’
Replies: 71
Views: 5134

Re: ‘We didn’t play with the edge it takes’

I just don't get it ..if that game was really that important Where's the passion, the gusto, the commitment, the run till you drop. It really is just lip service. Don't think anyone of them will be anguishing over today's result as much as any fan. I followed bfc home and away during the 7 year's la...
by Espia
Thu Dec 30, 2021 10:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Man Utd v the Clarets - match thread
Replies: 671
Views: 25179

Re: Man Utd v the Clarets - match thread

Michael Owen says Burnley were absolutely shocking! Not sure what game he was watching. I thought we played ok....we just don't have any outstanding class players....epitomised by the misfires of Wood, Vydra and Pieters.
by Espia
Thu Dec 30, 2021 8:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Man Utd v the Clarets - match thread
Replies: 671
Views: 25179

Re: Man Utd v the Clarets - match thread

Don't forget, SD is pretty happy with this current group of squad players, which given that we're drawing on the services of a 'has been '; and a player in Stephens that never was; and then Thomas and Norris on the bench, I find that astonishing.
by Espia
Thu Dec 30, 2021 7:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Man Utd v the Clarets - match thread
Replies: 671
Views: 25179

Re: Man Utd v the Clarets - match thread

Lennon! Oh my God...hope his legs have good muscle memory. No worries, we can bring Stephens on for him in the 2nd half. That'll have them quaking in their boots.
by Espia
Sun May 23, 2021 4:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RIP Ron Hill
Replies: 23
Views: 2880

Re: RIP Ron Hill

I stand corrected .... his unbroken run of daily runs was over 52 years ! 1964 to 2017 !
by Espia
Sun May 23, 2021 4:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RIP Ron Hill
Replies: 23
Views: 2880

Re: RIP Ron Hill

A dedicated man indeed. Ran with him in races on the road and fell a few times with CLEM Harriers. Not seen him in years though. Don't know how long he took his running into his old age but he was fanatical. Was supposed to have running diaries going back decades and went something like 25 years onc...
by Espia
Wed May 19, 2021 7:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: mighty Clarets v Liverpool
Replies: 303
Views: 16991

Re: mighty Clarets v Liverpool

I thought McNiel was shagged. Surprised see him start.
by Espia
Wed May 19, 2021 7:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: George Boyd
Replies: 28
Views: 4880

Re: George Boyd

Didn't he score the winner in the 1914 fa Cup final?
by Espia
Sat Feb 20, 2021 5:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche!
Replies: 428
Views: 22369

Re: Dyche!

Couldn't blame Dyche for some of the awful passing out there today. He'll be as frustrated and baffled as the next man. It's amazing we've lasted this long really with the size and quality of the squad we've got. My only criticism of Dyche is that he thinks that the squad is sufficient when everyone...
by Espia
Sat Feb 20, 2021 5:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MIGHTY CLARETS versus wba
Replies: 915
Views: 41180

Re: Vydra and Rodriguez

Given Vidra's record and performances at Derby & Watford I could understand us going for him. But no idea why we brought JR back. He's ok , but it was a move that was never going to get anyone excited.
by Espia
Fri Feb 12, 2021 8:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is it just me
Replies: 116
Views: 5847

Re: Is it just me

For me me the acid test is that I have zero excitement about tomorrow's game against Palace. Whereas a qf appearance with chance of making it through to the SFs would have me dreaming everyday. Draw your own conclusion.
by Espia
Wed Feb 10, 2021 3:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Dyche Doublethink Strategy
Replies: 51
Views: 3593

Re: The Dyche Doublethink Strategy

We're living in strange times at the moment with still a lot of uncertainty about the immediate future and how it's only going to play out in the coming months. Taking that into consideration I would've thought he might have taken into account what life might be like for "Ordinary Joe" at this time ...
by Espia
Wed Feb 10, 2021 2:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: My mindset is to try and get to the final
Replies: 19
Views: 2565

Re: ARTICLE: My mindset is to try and get to the final

About the most dishonest thing I've ever heard him come out with. As soon as you put a "but" statement after it , eg ..... "but not at the expense of risking injuries to senior players" or "but not at missing the opportunity to give some fringe players a game to see what they can do", then you've co...
by Espia
Tue Feb 09, 2021 11:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Can't be bothered anymore
Replies: 145
Views: 10214

Re: Can't be bothered anymore

Is it possible to truly come to a singular point in time and say that was the moment, that was the proverbial straw/camel/back ? I've never been too sure about that But somehow tonight feels that way. SD'S attitude expressed in that offering tonight speaks volumes. Maybe I'm being over cynical but m...
by Espia
Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Should we employ a cup manager?
Replies: 14
Views: 1200

Re: Should we employ a cup manager?

I'm starting to think maybe not just for the cup games.
by Espia
Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche sending a message?
Replies: 212
Views: 14630

Re: Dyche sending a message?

Great sentiments. Crosspool Clarets. Well said. Dyche's attitude to tonights game was a disgrace. There are no excuses.
by Espia
Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Really tough on the fans
Replies: 248
Views: 15354

Re: Really tough on the fans

TBF to Dyche I understand why he selected the team he did tonight. The league HAS to be a priority and he also has to get the fringe players some game time so that if and when they're needed he knows whether they're up to it. He wasn't sending any messages except that looking after the fitness of s...
by Espia
Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche sending a message?
Replies: 212
Views: 14630

Re: Dyche sending a message?

Embarrassing. He should hang his head in shame. He talks about the "reality of it all being about the Premier league." Well how about this for a philosophy. ...Reality is what you make it to be. And the reality is he picked an understrength team because he didn't care about making the QFs of the FA ...
by Espia
Tue Feb 09, 2021 7:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Bournemouth
Replies: 678
Views: 33274

Re: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Bournemouth

Burnley1989 wrote:
Tue Feb 09, 2021 6:57 pm
The service to our strikers has been terrible
If only someone had tee'd it up better for Jayrod . After all he was all of 5 yards out. Difficult.
by Espia
Tue Feb 09, 2021 6:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: My mindset is to try and get to the final
Replies: 19
Views: 2565

Re: ARTICLE: My mindset is to try and get to the final

That statement is disingenuous .... or put another way ... ********. His mindset is it would be great if just by some freak chance we got to the final whilst all along not really trying our utmost to. Lets just throw in a mish-mash of underused kids and a team that's not really played together and s...
by Espia
Tue Feb 09, 2021 6:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Bournemouth
Replies: 678
Views: 33274

Re: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Bournemouth

At least Benson has an excuse, as a young pro making his way in the game. Stephens is an old Pro and is supposed to know what he's doing.
by Espia
Tue Feb 09, 2021 6:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Bournemouth
Replies: 678
Views: 33274

Re: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Bournemouth

Couldn't for the life of me understand why Dyche was so keen on signing Stephens the first time around and was relieved he didn't manage it. And now he's here .... jeez. How did he blag his way into being a professional footballer ? So disappointed was he that he didn't tuck that header away he trie...
by Espia
Tue Feb 09, 2021 6:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Bournemouth
Replies: 678
Views: 33274

Re: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Bournemouth

My reaction on seeing the "2nd rate" line up ..... majorly disappointed, but not really surprised. FA Cup is a dead duck these days. Such a shame. It use to be something to get excited about but now it seems nobody inside football gives a toss. Our first chance to progress to the last 8 since .... G...
by Espia
Wed Feb 03, 2021 7:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Manchester City - Player Ratings
Replies: 67
Views: 16218

Re: Burnley v Manchester City - Player Ratings

Yawn. Can't be arsed with ratings...other than to say that back in the day a div 1 team playing against a div 4 team would've been more competitive.