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by BillyIngham'sShorts
Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kompany: time to go
Replies: 779
Views: 46877

Re: Kompany: time to go

Hindsight is a wonderful thing but where VK has made a mistake (possibly encouraged by Pace)is to stock pile a load of mediocre players (by premier standards), when we should have broken the bank to start with the team that got us up, with a 2 or3 quality signings. matsen would probably not have com...
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Tue Oct 03, 2023 6:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Francis Lee has died
Replies: 48
Views: 5453

Re: Francis Lee has died

I remember him and Charlie George playing for derby at turf and George scored at least one poss both but I distinctly remember shitting it every time Lee got the ball cos he just ran at defence , great player
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Mon Jun 26, 2023 8:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ground Capacity Increase.
Replies: 105
Views: 7424

Re: Ground Capacity Increase.

Course we need to increase capacity. If now is not the time then when. It’s so flipping obvious that we need to increase capacity . I dream of having a great big stand where that tin shed of a bob lord is.
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Mon Jun 26, 2023 8:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ground Capacity Increase.
Replies: 105
Views: 7424

Re: Ground Capacity Increase.

Course we need to increase capacity. If now is not the time then when. It’s so flipping obvious that we need to increase capacity . I dream of having a great big stand where that tin shed of a bob lord is.
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Sat May 27, 2023 9:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The £170 million game
Replies: 17
Views: 2164

Re: The £170 million game

Of course what the statement fails to capture is that costs go up massively, mainly in wages and transfer fees, so profits increase only a fraction
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Sat Mar 18, 2023 3:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: My realistic wishes for today
Replies: 18
Views: 1968

Re: My realistic wishes for today

We do not win….it would simply accelerate VKs ultimate departure to citty
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Sat Feb 25, 2023 8:05 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Films which disappointed you
Replies: 138
Views: 5190

Re: Films which disappointed you

I love Paul Newman but the Verdict for which he was Oscar nominated was disappointing Bullit is a great movie but no fecking plot and leaves me strangely empty- still iconic and watchable though . McQueen just king of cool. Taxi Driver. I can see that it is a masterpiece but just not enjoyable. For ...
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Fri Feb 03, 2023 1:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Transfer Pull of Dyche
Replies: 110
Views: 6334

Re: The Transfer Pull of Dyche

I “liked” this post as I fully agree with the sentiment but, on a point of pedantry, I’d be very surprised if “at least half” of the population of Merseyside support Everton. I’d imagine the red “half” of Merseyside is slightly bigger, and that’s not even taking into account the fans of Tranmere et...
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Fri Feb 03, 2023 9:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Transfer Pull of Dyche
Replies: 110
Views: 6334

Re: The Transfer Pull of Dyche

Everton have spent longer in the English top flight than any other club, and have a massive fan base (population of merseyside is 1.5 million and at least half support Everton) - so relative to Burnley they are big time in my view - but its only view
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Thu Feb 02, 2023 11:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Transfer Pull of Dyche
Replies: 110
Views: 6334

Re: The Transfer Pull of Dyche

I find it interesting to watch Dyche handle the media bearing in mind we watched him here for 10 years. No judgement, no predictions, just find it fascinating to see how he handles it to see how it develops and to compare the scouse media approach to our journalists. that’s just natural isn’t it. Li...
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Sat Oct 15, 2022 3:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Video Swansea game?
Replies: 13
Views: 1264

Re: Video Swansea game?

not working
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Sat Oct 08, 2022 5:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Westy on comms
Replies: 39
Views: 3870

Re: Westy on comms

I thought he was amusing and enjoyed his patter.
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Fri Sep 09, 2022 5:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Game postponed
Replies: 441
Views: 19672

Re: Game postponed

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/footb ... 946146.amp

It had to be, King Charles couldn’t make the game
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Tue Sep 06, 2022 6:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New Dyche interview - Jimmy Bullard
Replies: 77
Views: 5844

Re: New Dyche interview - Jimmy Bullard

Let’s not forget how much Dyche took out as well…fully deserved but he maximised his potential and took out as much as he could, and is now a rich man . Everyone is in it to make a living ..shareholders (some more than others), bankers, players, manager….. except the fans who are in it for other rea...
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Transfer Rumours Thread - NO FINANCIAL DISCUSSION
Replies: 10054
Views: 1086409

Re: Transfer Rumours Thread - NO FINANCIAL DISCUSSION

With mikautdatse…don’t get why Metz didn’t call him back after 1 year loan if he was any good.
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Sat Aug 06, 2022 5:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Famous people you are related to...
Replies: 101
Views: 5077

Re: Famous people you are related to...

my cousin's uncle is descended from Henry VIII's love child
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Sat Jun 18, 2022 6:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 4486
Views: 398405

Re: Summer 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

Wait and see -Taylor from city is a good prospect
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Sat Jun 18, 2022 8:32 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 4486
Views: 398405

Re: Summer 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

Taylor harwood is in. Good player one for future
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Mon May 30, 2022 9:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RIP Andy Devine (Shadrach Dingle)
Replies: 8
Views: 1580

Re: RIP Andy Devine (Shadrach Dingle)

He ran an actors studio in Thomas st northern quarter manchester next door to where I lived back in late 90s so I joined for a year or 2 . Lovely fella, really into his art and really into teaching. Only 3 quid a week as I recall. He used to drink in the local as well and got to know him quite well....
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Sun May 22, 2022 8:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What does Burnley mean to you?
Replies: 40
Views: 2601

Re: What does Burnley mean to you?

brought up in burnley till 14 then moved south with family. Went to Teds. Mum and dad born and bred in Burnley. My dads great grandparents owned a Mill in Harlesyke (parts now in London museum). I cried when my mum picked me up on a Friday afternoon to take me away from Teds for the last time (the f...
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Wed Apr 20, 2022 12:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Name the next manager
Replies: 4376
Views: 376636

Re: Name the next manager

Please no to Wilder. Would be a backwards step. Listening to his interviews, he is old school - grumpy , cross between Keegan and Laws, odd accent that I would hate to have to listen to much more, please no, God no.
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Sat Feb 12, 2022 8:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kurt Zouma
Replies: 231
Views: 16665

Re: Kurt Zouma

Burnley Ace wrote: ↑ He’s dropped the cat from 3 foot and then pushed it along a tiled floor with his foot. Not nice but he’s not punted the cat through a first floor window! Fine him 2 weeks wages and give it to a cat sanctuary! Tend to agree. I have a cat. I love my cat and wouldn’t hurt it in any...
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sunday Times magazine/Jimmy McIlroy
Replies: 13
Views: 1733

Re: Sunday Times magazine/Jimmy McIlroy

Jimmy Mac lived in a tidy semi on rose hill avenue just off manny road , about 100 yards from where I lived. We used to knock on his door to ask him to sign programmes and he was always charming.
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Sun Feb 06, 2022 8:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wout Weghorst
Replies: 100
Views: 7057

Re: Wout Weghorst

Have to be honest was a tad disappointed as he looked easily brushed off the ball and moved like Bamford ….kind of loping backwards. I think he will have a good touch and distribution but he isn’t what I was expecting which was more of a handful for defenders. I agree too early to make an assessment...
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Sat Nov 27, 2021 9:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I have never
Replies: 114
Views: 6946

Re: I have never

Or climbed Everest
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Sat Nov 27, 2021 9:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I have never
Replies: 114
Views: 6946

Re: I have never

Been able to whistle
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Tue Oct 12, 2021 12:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Footballers demand compensation over 'data misuse'
Replies: 19
Views: 2488

Re: Footballers demand compensation over 'data misuse'

It depends on how the data was acquired and whether the acquirer followed the necessary steps to establish a lawful basis for processing the data. You don't necessarily need consent of data subject to process personal data (consent is one lawful basis, but there are others, such as "legitimate inter...
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Wed Sep 29, 2021 12:38 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Roger Hunt RIP
Replies: 32
Views: 4124

Re: Roger Hunt RIP

Its time to tell my Roger Hunt story. In around 1998, I was a youngish solicitor working for a big law firm in North West and we had our annual golf day for clients at Sandiway golf club Cheshire. I turned up a bit late for a pre match buffet lunch with a client and joined a table full of solicitors...
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Mon Sep 13, 2021 11:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Everton v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 73
Views: 11486

Re: Everton v Burnley - Player Ratings

I was there tonight. Haven't been to an away game for a long time. Interesting to see some of the assessments, but for me I thought we were excellent until their goal - their second was a worldy - 1 in 200, and then we fell apart. But we were terrific in the first half...looked the stronger side, an...
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Sat Sep 11, 2021 9:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Where Were You on 9/11
Replies: 83
Views: 7726

Re: Where Were You on 9/11

My secretary was feeding information to me as to what was going on and I started to feed it US attorney, and after a while he said very calmly “this is looking very serious” can we reconvene the call.
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Sat Sep 11, 2021 9:12 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Where Were You on 9/11
Replies: 83
Views: 7726

Re: Where Were You on 9/11

On the long phone call to a lawyer in Chicago
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Sat Sep 11, 2021 9:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sean Dyche Sky Q & A
Replies: 20
Views: 4983

Re: Sean Dyche Sky Q & A

Wonder why he keeps wiping his face. He does it during games but put that down to stress of game….but looks weird during a casual interview Interview captures his personality nicely…always reminds me of an old style copper reporting on an incident playing everything by the book and giving away as li...
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Tue Mar 16, 2021 8:52 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Real Madrid's new stadium.
Replies: 27
Views: 2684

Re: Real Madrid's new stadium.

seems too enclosed - surely you would want to be in sunlight in lovely Spain . I wouldn't want a tin foil Turf - prefer it as it is with a new 2 tier Bob Lord , and a 360 walk around for fans experience. Stick away fans in JM to increase attendances and atmosphere. Job done.
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Sun Feb 14, 2021 2:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Deer Hunter
Replies: 21
Views: 2903

Re: The Deer Hunter

Classic film, brilliant performances, although I am not sure it stands the test of time. Nowadays you would not get away with such long scenes that do not develop the plot - and you cant help thinking (having been conditioned by modern approaches) ..hurry it along here. I don't remember how dumb the...
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Max Von Sydow
Replies: 23
Views: 2965

Re: Max Von Sydow

You have not much future there. It will happen this way. You may be walking. Maybe the first sunny day of the spring. And a car will slow beside you, and a door will open, and someone you know, maybe even trust, will get out of the car. And he will smile, a becoming smile. But he will leave open the...
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Fri Jan 31, 2020 12:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BrownHill First Game
Replies: 52
Views: 5158

Re: BrownHill First Game

good point about Hendrick - probably one other way us fans can influence club positively - if we got behind Jeff by singing his name for a few weeks , he might sign an extension.
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Mon Dec 30, 2019 9:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: time for a buy out if we want to stay put.
Replies: 53
Views: 3985

Re: time for a buy out if we want to stay put.

selling to outside investors would be crazy in my view from fan perspective. Dyche would have to go of course as they would want their own man .....they would bring in some foreign manager, diluting the ethos and USP of the club. We have to keep it in house. Of course, if Garlick and Banny want to c...
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Sat Dec 28, 2019 1:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is the Dyche/ Burnley
Replies: 187
Views: 11380

Re: Is the Dyche/ Burnley

funny how expectations change over time and how short memories are : first couple of years after promotion, all BFC fans were just very excited and privileged to be in Prem and any result was a massive bonus whatever the performance. Ask any fan in first yr back after 3 rd promotion if they would ta...
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Thu Dec 19, 2019 5:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ronaldo’s goal against Sampdoria.
Replies: 25
Views: 3212

Re: Ronaldo’s goal against Sampdoria.

DONE THINK IVE EVER SEEN A GOAL LIKE THAT. OUTSTANDING AND UNIQUE GOAL. CAMERA ANGLE FOR SLOW MO JUST SHOWS HOW HIGH HE WAS AND HOW HE WAS PAST HIGHEST POINT WHEN HE HEADED IT. WONDER IF HE HAS THOUGHT OF DOING THE POLE VAULT.
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General William's, Manchester Rd
Replies: 33
Views: 3997

Re: General William's, Manchester Rd

unfortunately it was rarely on the b******ks ....despite popular demand
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General William's, Manchester Rd
Replies: 33
Views: 3997

Re: General William's, Manchester Rd

right next to my old primary school Christ the King , where the nuns used to give us a right good strapping on a regular basis.
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Wed Nov 06, 2019 4:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: You think you know someone, but actually you dont
Replies: 32
Views: 3214

Re: You think you know someone, but actually you dont

i got to know a window cleaner about 20 years ago who was in his 50s at the time. He was a friendly bloke with a clean record. He went down for a few years for raping a client on the job but his defence which i believed at the time was that it was consensual . In 30 years of window cleaning, no comp...
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Tue Sep 24, 2019 11:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Thoughts?
Replies: 15
Views: 3797

Re: Thoughts?

being a good catholic boy, i would have felt very conflicted to have seen "Double W*****g" on the school timetable.
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Fri Sep 06, 2019 3:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sean meets a look-a-like who is very excited
Replies: 10
Views: 3891

Re: Sean meets a look-a-like who is very excited

brilliant - that made my afternoon - hilarious
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Tue Sep 03, 2019 6:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Michael Owen calls out the Toon Army
Replies: 30
Views: 5407

Re: Michael Owen calls out the Toon Army

I have no axe to grind with Newcastle or Owen but I have to say I don't know why Owen came out with this stuff other than to gain publicity and sell his book - it is all disrespectful whatever he thought at the time. I would be ****** off if a player who we had paid 120k a week to for a number of ye...
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Mon Aug 05, 2019 9:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Top ten?
Replies: 23
Views: 3438

Re: Top ten?

i got 350 - 1 last year after Everton game -for top ten finish - obviously didn't win bet ...but was excited at one stage - I think you may get better odds after first 4 games when we will probably only have 3 or 4 points.
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Mon Jul 08, 2019 4:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Where were you actually born
Replies: 199
Views: 19478

Re: Where were you actually born

Tasmania
by BillyIngham'sShorts
Wed Apr 03, 2019 1:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your 5 favourite Clarets of all time
Replies: 96
Views: 8633

Re: Your 5 favourite Clarets of all time

Gazza
Ian Wright
Waddle
Andy Cole
Willie Morgan