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by Jakubclaret
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:23 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Motd
Replies: 76
Views: 4200

Re: Motd

jlup1980 wrote:
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:16 am
Surely it's easier to just make sure all pundits are actually capable of analysing and presenting? It doesn't matter either way then.
Good luck with that 1 I guess in fairness it's just about as remotely achievable as my suggestion I won't be holding my breath anytime soon
by Jakubclaret
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Controversial comment
Replies: 57
Views: 3889

Re: Controversial comment

We'll see,won't we. If we won because Muric made us a much better side, then we will win one or two of the games against Chelsea, Wolves and Everton. If we won because 10-man Brentford were poor, then we will probably lose. I look forward to finding out. I'm sorry you might need to refresh my memor...
by Jakubclaret
Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Relegation Run-In
Replies: 15
Views: 2332

Re: Relegation Run-In

Palace probably are on 28/29 I think can't be arsed looking but play forest next if forest beat them & the others pick good results up they might start looking over their shoulder. It's that last spot which is really up for contention from a palace perspective with a gap bridge elsewhere.
by Jakubclaret
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Motd
Replies: 76
Views: 4200

Re: Motd

Farah Williams gives Garth Crooks a run for his money as being the no.1 worst pundit on the BBC. She really is painfully boring and offers no insight to the game at all. My 10 year old son could offer more knowledge than her and he doesn't even like football! Worst of all, she does a lot of damage ...
by Jakubclaret
Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford's Contract
Replies: 168
Views: 9003

Re: James Trafford's Contract

But you still mention it? You accused me of being a Rovers fan, I showed you up for talking your usual nonsense. As I said, I've never claimed to be a superfan, I just like following the Clarets, motorway or not, and am happy to go on the Turf. I can see our weaknesses but can appreciate our streng...
by Jakubclaret
Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford's Contract
Replies: 168
Views: 9003

Re: James Trafford's Contract

taio wrote:
Sun Mar 17, 2024 4:08 pm
It doesn't remain in doubt anymore. Not there was any doubt to most people before anyway.
Therein lies the problem I don't possess the same crystal ball some of you possess if I did I wouldn't have to keep doing the lottery twice a week.
by Jakubclaret
Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Trafford back in goal for next game.
Replies: 50
Views: 3192

Re: Trafford back in goal for next game.

Definitely BS unless VK is putting injured players on the bench then again anything is possible in the asylum.
by Jakubclaret
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Motd
Replies: 76
Views: 4200

Re: Motd

I really don't like women commenting on the men's game and vice versa. Last night demonstrated that the 2 on show were clueless and had no background knowledge to offer. Just wrong assumptions. Appalling. Could have spoilt a great win!😄 I agree it's probably an unpopular opinion but I'd completely ...
by Jakubclaret
Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Controversial comment
Replies: 57
Views: 3889

Re: Controversial comment

One, that I remember. Being slower at passing doesn't count as "clangers". I'm more referring to incidents resulting in goals being conceded. It's pretty much acknowledged now that muric is the better keeper overall so it's not unreasonable to suggest had he started earlier our points tally would b...
by Jakubclaret
Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Controversial comment
Replies: 57
Views: 3889

Re: Controversial comment

It is but what happens in the future you can look back at the past. I guess it's all down him learning but something is seriously wrong but someone is earning thousands per week & can't see basic things & keeps on repeating the same mistakes. I'm not quite sure just how many clangers trafford had to...
by Jakubclaret
Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Controversial comment
Replies: 57
Views: 3889

Re: Controversial comment

I think it's premature to look on today's performance as a vast improvement that will get us wins. Yes, we hing on against Brentford's 10 men and could have won by more (or could have drawn or lost). But we have played teams in the past, and will paly teams in the future, that are better than Brent...
by Jakubclaret
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford's Contract
Replies: 168
Views: 9003

Re: James Trafford's Contract

evensteadiereddie wrote:
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:09 pm
No ****, Sherlock.
And your point is?
Stop moping on about your 200 mile car journey. Nobody forces you go so why make a big deal about it. I'm not interested.
by Jakubclaret
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The table
Replies: 35
Views: 2228

Re: The table

Benson wrote:
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:10 pm
Yes of course you would but, let’s be honest, you’re a muppet.
Least I'm good at something ;)
by Jakubclaret
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The table
Replies: 35
Views: 2228

Re: The table

Bosscat wrote:
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:38 pm
What about the other 2/3's 😉
Exactly it’s not conclusive over 30% I’d still call significant whichever way it’s dressed up.
by Jakubclaret
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The table
Replies: 35
Views: 2228

Re: The table

roperclaret wrote:
Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:29 pm
Give over what? Yes we have been poor, but those 2 decisions have been accepted as being wrong
Such was the acceptance I think the BBC conducted a poll & roughly a third of the people thought the Luton goal should have stood.
by Jakubclaret
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The table
Replies: 35
Views: 2228

Re: The table

boatshed bill wrote:
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:25 pm
Why don't you read the OP?
Yes but it's easily turned on it's head by the favourable decisions that fell our way it's not all bad.
by Jakubclaret
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The table
Replies: 35
Views: 2228

Re: The table

StayingDown4Ever wrote:
Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:09 pm
Don’t forget the one Hammers should have had in the last minute that VAR didn’t give.
Or the Toney equaliser today. Things haven't been great by any stretch of the imagination but it's swings & roundabouts it's as broad as it's long.
by Jakubclaret
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Controversial comment
Replies: 57
Views: 3889

Re: Controversial comment

You know, it was incredibly annoying having halfwits slating Kompany after a defeat. Now we have them doing it after a win. The only controversial thing is why this board allows threads like this to develop. Feels like wading through a cesspit. Only came on to do my player ratings. I know it's comp...
by Jakubclaret
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford's Contract
Replies: 168
Views: 9003

Re: James Trafford's Contract

I hear Trafford has started a gofundme for legal action over breach of contract. Any damages to go to charity. Did anybody specifically say with certainty that his contract did state that he had to play because what I read & interpreted is that some people said it was a possibility without being ce...
by Jakubclaret
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford's Contract
Replies: 168
Views: 9003

Re: James Trafford's Contract

I rest my case. I do a 200 mile round trip for each home game braving what the M6 may care to throw my way.. I've a season ticket in the CFS. Not an super fan by any means (and I've never claimed to be) but, unlike you and the others who screech on the sidelines and can't be "arsed", I go to games ...
by Jakubclaret
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford's Contract
Replies: 168
Views: 9003

Re: James Trafford's Contract

StayingDown4Ever wrote:
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:57 am
You could be onto something there. Only a Blackburn fan would constantly defend how we’ve been performing this season.
Not having the clubs best interests at heart you are left drawing that grim conclusion.
by Jakubclaret
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford's Contract
Replies: 168
Views: 9003

Re: James Trafford's Contract

StayingDown4Ever wrote:
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:27 am
You know you’ve defeated a happy clapper when they roll out the old “well you won’t be there anyway” line.

It’s a classic that Nori uses frequently too.
I've got nori & Eddie both down as Blackburn fans masquerading as Burnley fans on this forum so what they think or say matters little to me.
by Jakubclaret
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford's Contract
Replies: 168
Views: 9003

Re: James Trafford's Contract

evensteadiereddie wrote:
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:12 am
And?
You'll not be there anyway.
I'm not sure how that conclusions been reached I do occasionally go when I can be arsed admittedly it's not been often with that buffoon sat in the dugout.
by Jakubclaret
Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Joey’s in bother again
Replies: 349
Views: 25253

Re: Joey’s in bother again

TheFamilyCat wrote:
Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:27 pm
Are you volunteering?
I'd have far too much on for the both of you.
by Jakubclaret
Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Joey’s in bother again
Replies: 349
Views: 25253

Re: Joey’s in bother again

He's obviously not full shilling that much is clear. He needs a wise old head to take him under their wing to get him on a straight path.
by Jakubclaret
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford's Contract
Replies: 168
Views: 9003

Re: James Trafford's Contract

Enjoy what's likely to be another defeat no doubt.
by Jakubclaret
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bournemouth v Luton
Replies: 166
Views: 5315

Re: Bournemouth v Luton

Good luck with this. You are coming across as a bitter big time Charlie calling them ale house brawlers. It’s quite sad really. Plenty on here ignoring our massive deficiencies to have a pop at Luton. I know it's a depressing state of affairs but when you get down to the bones of it they are 7pts b...
by Jakubclaret
Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford's Contract
Replies: 168
Views: 9003

Re: James Trafford's Contract

Yes but you think people should be allowed to take drugs and drive. Weird also how you couldn't state Boris Johnson tells lies as he hadn't lied to you but you are confident to talk about contracts you haven't been witnessed to. I think I will dismiss that latest comments from planet jakub Typical ...
by Jakubclaret
Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford's Contract
Replies: 168
Views: 9003

Re: James Trafford's Contract

I am sure there are examples of players and agents requesting things but clubs won't sign a player where the player is dictating things regarding starting and minutes. Nobody with an ounce of intelligence thinks Trafford has to start because of a clause he has had put in his contract says so. Clubs...
by Jakubclaret
Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche or Kompany?
Replies: 61
Views: 3427

Re: Dyche or Kompany?

I am going to presume you’ve managed people before? I am also going to presume that your age is past or close to the retirement age. Whilst there is some truth in your reply, there is a total disregard about the modern sporting climate and people management. Money isn’t a motivator anymore in footb...
by Jakubclaret
Mon Mar 11, 2024 7:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche or Kompany?
Replies: 61
Views: 3427

Re: Dyche or Kompany?

Or, he’s lost the squad; destroyed unity with stupid signings. Lost any buy in and loyalty from those he’s dismissed as not Prem standard. He was brilliant last season, no debate. But he’s lost the core of that squad this year and it’s shown. How do you pick up a player that you discarded and ask t...
by Jakubclaret
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford's Contract
Replies: 168
Views: 9003

Re: James Trafford's Contract

I've read that Harry Kewell had a clause in his Liverpool contract that he would start in all major finals and, perhaps surprisingly, started the 2005 Champions League final. He was subbed early in the 1st half. He started the 2006 FA Cup Final and was subbed early in the 2nd half. Both of these ap...
by Jakubclaret
Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ouch- feels like a defeat that!
Replies: 52
Views: 2998

Re: Ouch- feels like a defeat that!

The game in many ways highlighted what was needed this season, difference-makers. The goal from Fofana gave us something to defend and in turn, allowed us to create our opportunities as West Ham chased the game. It was an unusual game for us when you compare it to the rest of the season. Kompany ma...
by Jakubclaret
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford's Contract
Replies: 168
Views: 9003

Re: James Trafford's Contract

Totally the opposite. It's because contracts for personal services can't be enforced that the clubs want exit clauses for when their employee refuses to do his job. If Roy Race says that he will no longer play for or manage Melchester Rovers, then there is nothing in law that can make him. It is un...
by Jakubclaret
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford's Contract
Replies: 168
Views: 9003

Re: James Trafford's Contract

taio wrote:
Sun Mar 10, 2024 9:41 am
No doubt. Just doesn't happen and nor should it.
It remains in doubt to me because I don't have any inside knowledge concerning JTs contract if you are sure about something obviously you do.
by Jakubclaret
Sun Mar 10, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ouch- feels like a defeat that!
Replies: 52
Views: 2998

Re: Ouch- feels like a defeat that!

Or…..Luton, Sheffield and ourselves all draw away and close the gap to Everton and Forest, but we do it against far superior opposition. It's a very small sliver the superior opposition which is cancelled out by a game less if that's the rate of progress which translates into some meaningful escape...
by Jakubclaret
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Recruitment
Replies: 35
Views: 1935

Re: Recruitment

Our only home win was against them and it was a 5-0 hammering. Tells you all you need to know about them. We've a better squad with heaps more potential at the level below than their team of more or less journeymen. Generally accepted by the wider media that we've been better and should have more p...
by Jakubclaret
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:32 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford's Contract
Replies: 168
Views: 9003

Re: James Trafford's Contract

JohnMac wrote:
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:30 am
VK will not have any say in how much we pay for a player, the days of Managers negotiating contracts are long gone.
He'll have influence if anything far too much.
by Jakubclaret
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford's Contract
Replies: 168
Views: 9003

Re: James Trafford's Contract

JohnMac wrote:
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:22 am
The Club pursued Verbruggen until it was beyond our reach and he signed for Brighton so unlikely VK wanted Trafford so badly ...
Enough to pay well over the odds suggest he did.
by Jakubclaret
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford's Contract
Replies: 168
Views: 9003

Re: James Trafford's Contract

dsr wrote:
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:16 am
It probably wouldn't be enforceable because contracts for personal services can't be enforced. I think it will work both ways.
He's under employment he's contracted. If what you are saying is correct no need would exist for all the clauses & contract conditions that exist.
by Jakubclaret
Sun Mar 10, 2024 9:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford's Contract
Replies: 168
Views: 9003

Re: James Trafford's Contract

taio wrote:
Sun Mar 10, 2024 9:00 am
But not perfectly reasonable for the other party.
Of course both parties need to agree that goes without saying. We all know how bad Kompany wanted Trafford enough to agree to that remains in doubt.
by Jakubclaret
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford's Contract
Replies: 168
Views: 9003

Re: James Trafford's Contract

Pure crackpot to think that such things are written into contracts in the PL in the modern day. Stuff like this will have happened way back when when things were a bit more 'cowboy' (for want of a better term) or stars being brought into development leagues or something but this is just madness. It...
by Jakubclaret
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford's Contract
Replies: 168
Views: 9003

Re: James Trafford's Contract

TopCat wrote:
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:43 am
And if it was breached does that mean he has to go back?
I don't know about that or if it's a condition that he has to play. But if it's in his contract it's enforceable I'm certain of that.
by Jakubclaret
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford's Contract
Replies: 168
Views: 9003

Re: James Trafford's Contract

Anything is enforceable providing all parties agree to it & it's safe & legal.
by Jakubclaret
Sun Mar 10, 2024 7:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford's Contract
Replies: 168
Views: 9003

Re: James Trafford's Contract

No, it's not correct. It's a silly rumour, possibly made up by people who can't believe that Kompany could disagree with them. No club would ever put that contract term in, and it probably wouldn't be enforceable anyway. (And what possible interest could a previous club have in such a clause?) Why ...
by Jakubclaret
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford's Contract
Replies: 168
Views: 9003

Re: James Trafford's Contract

I occasionally read on here that Trafford has a clause in his contract that he must be selected to play except for injury Is this correct? He is a signed player not a loan. Is he , or his previous club able to enforce such a contract condition? (apologies if this is a repeat query. My computer skil...
by Jakubclaret
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Unpopular opinions
Replies: 126
Views: 5760

Re: Unpopular opinions

NewClaret wrote:
Sat Mar 09, 2024 6:37 pm
Yep, I agree. Doubt we’d be in a different position but would’ve offered more balance for sure. Strange one.
Lots of things are strange. It's a club where people aren't making best interest decisions & there's a complete lack of accountability.
by Jakubclaret
Sat Mar 09, 2024 6:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Recruitment
Replies: 35
Views: 1935

Re: Recruitment

There's not much in it it's a sad state of affairs when the last chink of positivity rests on not finishing bottom & that's all realistically that's left of a dark season that could & should have been far different.
by Jakubclaret
Sat Mar 09, 2024 6:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Unpopular opinions
Replies: 126
Views: 5760

Re: Unpopular opinions

In hindsight it looks a bit strange we went for a 6th left sided winger in Redmond over Townsend who’s looked decent in the right whenever he’s played. Can only imagine it was his age that factored in (Redmond a couple of years younger). It was a mistake not getting him I'm pretty sure he would hav...
by Jakubclaret
Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Unpopular opinions
Replies: 126
Views: 5760

Re: Unpopular opinions

Nori1958 wrote:
Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:38 pm
Wow
It's not bad to say he's only getting thrown on towards the end. He's doing far more than anyone we've got in the short space of time he's featuring.