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by Redbeard
Sat Dec 09, 2023 1:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A day to remember spadesclaret
Replies: 8
Views: 1109

Re: A day to remember spadesclaret

Peace be with you and yours, Your Maj.

Thanks Tony for reminding us of the date.
by Redbeard
Mon Oct 09, 2023 12:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVE THOMAS
Replies: 18
Views: 1492

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVE THOMAS

Birthday wishes to an old favourite of mine, too.
by Redbeard
Sun Sep 10, 2023 11:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Happy Birthday jdrobbo
Replies: 26
Views: 2976

Re: Happy Birthday jdrobbo

Have a good one, JDR.
by Redbeard
Thu Aug 24, 2023 8:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Grant Hanley
Replies: 26
Views: 3334

Re: Grant Hanley

Healeywoodclaret wrote:
Thu Aug 24, 2023 8:16 am
Didn’t Hanley say he’d NEVER play for Burnley?
If so, he was spot-on with that. :lol:
by Redbeard
Sun Jul 02, 2023 11:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO Guller Bull - your favourite desserts
Replies: 42
Views: 1310

Re: FAO Guller Bull - your favourite desserts

Spades's jam cake (or similar) must have been tops... 8-)
by Redbeard
Sun Jun 18, 2023 10:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Willie Irvine
Replies: 34
Views: 2636

Re: Willie Irvine

Many happy returns to my no.1 Claret!
by Redbeard
Tue Jun 06, 2023 7:02 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Remembering Spades
Replies: 20
Views: 2232

Re: Remembering Spades

Sadly missed.
by Redbeard
Thu May 25, 2023 10:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: After the Dobbo article
Replies: 56
Views: 2793

Re: After the Dobbo article

Brian O'Neil, Willie Irvine and Adam Blacklaw.

Cheating a bit, I know...but there could have been so many more! :D
by Redbeard
Mon May 15, 2023 3:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Choose your goal of the 2022/23 season
Replies: 79
Views: 2628

Re: ARTICLE: Choose your goal of the 2022/23 season

Another vote here for Benson at Blackburn.
by Redbeard
Fri May 12, 2023 3:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Can you all see this page?
Replies: 48
Views: 2996

Re: Can you all see this page?

Nor here.
by Redbeard
Thu Apr 27, 2023 11:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Seat swop for Cardiff game?
Replies: 41
Views: 2609

Re: Seat swop for Cardiff game?

Mrs Red and I hope you thoroughly enjoy the day, Brucey. :D
by Redbeard
Sun Mar 12, 2023 9:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sheff Utd fans meltdown
Replies: 101
Views: 11128

Re: Sheff Utd fans meltdown

Never mind. At least they'll have their two local derbies back next season.
by Redbeard
Tue Mar 07, 2023 5:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Watford
Replies: 72
Views: 6330

Re: Watford

DCWat wrote:
Tue Mar 07, 2023 4:57 pm
I’m assuming you mean until the next manager has been confirmed and not the next sacking.
I thought he meant the next sacking. Hence the 'like'! :lol:
by Redbeard
Tue Feb 28, 2023 8:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Superlatives
Replies: 29
Views: 3303

Re: Superlatives

Except for Stevenage's 'best', indeed there aren't.

Would that Spades was here to give the appropriate lesson. :(
by Redbeard
Sun Feb 26, 2023 11:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Next Saturday
Replies: 52
Views: 5318

Re: Next Saturday

How am I?

Not happy, Doctor.

What's wrong with a draw? :?
by Redbeard
Sun Feb 26, 2023 11:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Next Saturday
Replies: 52
Views: 5318

Re: Next Saturday

Sorry, but if I can't have a draw I'm not playing.

So there.
by Redbeard
Sat Feb 25, 2023 11:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your favourite burnley manager
Replies: 44
Views: 2587

Re: Your favourite burnley manager

Harry Potts.
by Redbeard
Sun Feb 12, 2023 2:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leeds/Man U
Replies: 88
Views: 3520

Re: Leeds/Man U

….other than us v Stockport, Plymouth and now Coventry……
Plus, these days, Blackburn of course... :D
by Redbeard
Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Any stream for today's match
Replies: 12
Views: 3180

Re: Any stream for today's match

Thanks, Whiffa.
Your first suggestion worked very well for me.
by Redbeard
Sat Jan 14, 2023 12:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: December goal of the month
Replies: 4
Views: 804

Re: December goal of the month

Done.

A brilliant free-kick by JBG.
by Redbeard
Sat Jan 14, 2023 12:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Can you think of any more?
Replies: 9
Views: 682

Re: Can you think of any more?

Or the penis in Peniston?

Wouldn't you like to know?
by Redbeard
Tue Jan 10, 2023 11:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fantastic football photo
Replies: 12
Views: 1254

Re: Fantastic football photo

Suratclaret wrote:
Tue Jan 10, 2023 8:53 am
The club doesn’t have many claims to fame but was once managed by Bill Shankly. They also beat Blackburn Rovers in 1964 in a league cup replay 5-1.
Quality rather than quantity, then; along with those fans! :D
by Redbeard
Sun Jan 01, 2023 12:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's football
Replies: 100
Views: 5344

Re: Today's football

Rileybobs wrote:
Sun Jan 01, 2023 12:00 pm
How depressing must it be when you wake up in the morning and remember you’re a Blackburn Rovers supporter.

Probably better just not to think about it, RB... :lol:
by Redbeard
Fri Dec 30, 2022 10:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pele has passed away
Replies: 61
Views: 2943

Re: Pele has passed away

Very sad though not unexpected news.

May the world's greatest player be at peace now.
by Redbeard
Sat Dec 24, 2022 11:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Holiday Fixtures
Replies: 12
Views: 1619

Re: Holiday Fixtures

Thanks for trying, Rammy, but maybe both of us should get our coats on.

Even if it is a tad warmer where you are. ;)
by Redbeard
Sat Dec 24, 2022 10:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Holiday Fixtures
Replies: 12
Views: 1619

Holiday Fixtures

Having just been checking BBC fixture lists for the next few days, I see that although there are English and Scottish games today and on Monday and Tuesday, the only ones listed for tomorrow are in Turkey.

Quite apt, eh? :)
by Redbeard
Mon Dec 19, 2022 8:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wigan v Sheff Utd
Replies: 78
Views: 4150

Re: Wigan v Sheff Utd

A draw would suit me well enough...
by Redbeard
Sat Dec 10, 2022 12:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spades Claret
Replies: 98
Views: 6219

Re: Spades Claret

Oh dear. That has brought a tear to my eye. May our own Queen Roberta of Norfolk rest happily in the life to come, and may all the family be comforted by the thought of all the friends she did indeed have here on UTC. It will not be the same without her. Thank you for such a heartfelt post at this s...
by Redbeard
Tue Nov 15, 2022 6:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clarets Uncut
Replies: 37
Views: 4020

Re: Clarets Uncut

Great little film! :D
by Redbeard
Sun Nov 13, 2022 4:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BRFCS fans forum ....
Replies: 118
Views: 16792

Re: BRFCS fans forum ....

aclaretinstevenage wrote:
Sun Nov 13, 2022 3:27 pm
"The one thing you expect is desire and effort and we get neither."
That's two things... :D
by Redbeard
Tue Nov 01, 2022 3:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Blackburn - U18 Latest
Replies: 43
Views: 3037

Re: Burnley v Blackburn - U18 Latest

Phew!

Thanks, CT.
by Redbeard
Mon Oct 17, 2022 12:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Enclosure RIP
Replies: 69
Views: 4360

Re: The Enclosure RIP

One of my favourite UTC posters - except, that was, when he suggested that I resign my position commanding the Ottoman fleet and join the RN instead... :shock: :D

Peace be on you, mate. And condolences to your family.
by Redbeard
Mon Aug 29, 2022 12:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: When You’re Smiling 2022-23
Replies: 285
Views: 28012

Re: When You’re Smiling

Best ever song for celebrating a goal and simultaneously taking the p1ss out of the opposition fans.

The little two-hand waves along with 'Na na, Na na na' at the end made the ultimate signing-off.

I too would love to hear it again.

And meanwhile that first pic does say it all! :D :lol:
by Redbeard
Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is it really 50 years
Replies: 30
Views: 2962

Re: Is it really 50 years

I know it was a while ago but it’s a shame that such a big game doesn’t appear to have had any match footage recorded by anyone. I had a look on YouTube, but could only find some rough home cinecam type footage with no real match action. If you are referring to that Villa home game, then decent hig...
by Redbeard
Mon May 16, 2022 5:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Good to be back lads
Replies: 18
Views: 2333

Re: Good to be back lads

Yes: I'd have thought Tup's pride would have deterred him from using weaponry; however decisively.
by Redbeard
Mon May 16, 2022 5:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Good to be back lads
Replies: 18
Views: 2333

Re: Good to be back lads

Miller - if Tup was hospitalised then surely Rumpus incurred criminal charges as well as the restraining order?
by Redbeard
Mon May 09, 2022 4:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ST
Replies: 18
Views: 2280

Re: ST

Glad you were successful at last, Doctor. 8-)
by Redbeard
Mon May 09, 2022 4:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: We are all Liverpool fans
Replies: 35
Views: 2980

Re: We are all Liverpool fans

Pep should be made aware that many of us are deeply offended by any suggestion of our favouring Liverpool.

Except, that is, whenever they play Blackburn or Leeds.
by Redbeard
Mon May 09, 2022 8:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Scores/Results
Replies: 45
Views: 3393

Re: Lancashire League Scores/Results

Yes: the Colne game of course was on Saturday, not yesterday. :oops:
by Redbeard
Mon May 09, 2022 7:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Scores/Results
Replies: 45
Views: 3393

Re: Lancashire League Scores/Results

Great win for 'Arrod in Div 2, upatthecolne yesterday. 8-)

Arrod 293/6 and Colne very close on 289/9.
by Redbeard
Sun May 08, 2022 7:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Come on Big Sam!
Replies: 34
Views: 3313

Re: Come on Big Sam!

Why thank you!

But never mind. You meant Big Sam of course.
by Redbeard
Sun May 08, 2022 7:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Come on Big Sam!
Replies: 34
Views: 3313

Re: Come on Big Sam!

Bloody hell: from the thread title I thought you meant FAT Sam... :shock:
by Redbeard
Sat Apr 16, 2022 5:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Priorities for the new manager
Replies: 40
Views: 3319

Re: Priorities for the new manager

First priority should be to get Brownhill off free-kicks
by Redbeard
Sat Apr 16, 2022 10:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFS & .....
Replies: 66
Views: 6132

Re: BFS & .....

:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Redbeard
Thu Mar 31, 2022 9:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: WC - Anyone going?
Replies: 29
Views: 2747

Re: WC - Anyone going?

dougcollins wrote:
Thu Mar 31, 2022 8:37 pm
How many times though?
Just the once, Doug.
It's the regularity that counts. ;)
by Redbeard
Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: WC - Anyone going?
Replies: 29
Views: 2747

Re: WC - Anyone going?

Besides, Mrs Red has just been.

Hope this helps.
by Redbeard
Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: WC - Anyone going?
Replies: 29
Views: 2747

Re: WC - Anyone going?

I went early this morning as usual, Kate.

Though why you want to know, I can't imagine. :?
by Redbeard
Mon Mar 21, 2022 9:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Farewell to Andy Lochhead
Replies: 115
Views: 6924

Re: ARTICLE: Farewell to Andy Lochhead

Quicknick wrote:
Mon Mar 21, 2022 2:59 am
Lochhead and Irvine: the best strike partnership in my time as a Claret. RIP, Andy.
I echo all of this, and sympathise too with his family.
by Redbeard
Thu Mar 17, 2022 1:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Amazon Publishing - Anyone had experience?
Replies: 15
Views: 1192

Re: Amazon Publishing - Anyone had experience?

'I'm under no allusions*...'

*Illusions.
That will be £5, GV. ;)