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by AlargeClaret
Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: JJ Watt...
Replies: 259
Views: 14154

Re: JJ Watt...

It’s hard not to like the guy , he’s thrown himself full on into his investment and embraced the club . Perhaps gone a bit over enthusiastic on the Burnley cliches , but it’s ni bad thing
by AlargeClaret
Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arijanet Muric
Replies: 334
Views: 9011

Re: Arijanet Muric

Were you listening to it on the radio? Which bit didn’t you agree with ? AM gave a perfectly decent prem keeper performance along with a very smart foul for the Toney goal . Id have saved the Trafford fee and started with AM as JT needs to develop , but that’s neither here nor there . Oh and JHL ha...
by AlargeClaret
Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arijanet Muric
Replies: 334
Views: 9011

Re: Arijanet Muric

Sorry, but that's absolute b0llocks. Don’t let the facts of a perfectly decent and very solid show from Muric get in the way of your hero worship . I’d have started the season with him and believe the JT purchase was pointless . However there’s very little between the 2 former City no 3’s in actual...
by AlargeClaret
Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arijanet Muric
Replies: 334
Views: 9011

Re: Arijanet Muric

Apart from a perfectly regular alround prem keeper performance I didn’t see anything to warrant the ludicrous eulogising , fawning and lickspittle in Muric’s direction . He was sound , couple of punches which JT would have been roasted over, only real save was the full offside one . His distribution...
by AlargeClaret
Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vincent's Big Surprise
Replies: 33
Views: 3256

Re: Vincent's Big Surprise

With 30 points at stake she’s not even lubricating her vocal chords yet..
by AlargeClaret
Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Confident for tomorrow
Replies: 60
Views: 2926

Re: Confident for tomorrow

We might as well play in flip flops , it pains me to say that there’s zero anticipation for the game and a resignation that we’ll probs be beaten however we play . Roll on next season when hopefully The Emperor has learnt his lesson on “ new clothes “
by AlargeClaret
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:32 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vincent's Big Surprise
Replies: 33
Views: 3256

Re: Vincent's Big Surprise

He’s introducing the Fat Lady to the fans… for when she has to sing
by AlargeClaret
Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Joey’s in bother again
Replies: 349
Views: 25262

Re: Joey’s in bother again

I'd be reluctant to rely too heavily on what Barton says about the person suing him while trying to cobble together legal fees tbh Barton’s a millionaire, though he may have to be if he goes the libel route , bearing in mind Vine & Aluko will likely be crowd funded and legal fees in libel cases are...
by AlargeClaret
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Assignon, Esteve and Fofana
Replies: 68
Views: 3477

Re: Assignon, Esteve and Fofana

Anyone would think we’re nurturing the new Cafu/Nesta/Maldini triumvirate ,rather than a team of young talents ,especially defenders who are nowhere near Prem level . It’s not the players per se , ( who I’d say 8/10 could easily play in most of the euro prem leagues )it’s the sheer class jump from E...
by AlargeClaret
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Marc Boixasa
Replies: 36
Views: 2519

Re: Marc Boixasa

Interesting the article mentioned the new CEO at the Saudi club , was looking for MB (10 years working for City under Pep) to replicate what he’d done under Pep… couldn’t help wonder what he’s been doing here the last 2 yrs … Anyway ,a tough loss for the club for a man that lives and breathes footba...
by AlargeClaret
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche or Kompany?
Replies: 61
Views: 3432

Re: Dyche or Kompany?

Give it 9/10 yrs then we can compare . Champ seasons are just baubles and mean little on a managers CV until he’s had a few /different clubs . If VK gets us up again and let’s face it however many leave there should be a core + signings who are too good for the champ , he can start to build his lega...
by AlargeClaret
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Maatsen interview in Guardian
Replies: 19
Views: 2773

Re: Maatsen interview in Guardian

Let’s face it he was never staying unless utterly desperate. We got a great yr out of him, and he developed as a player and has moved on up . Good alround .
by AlargeClaret
Sun Mar 10, 2024 4:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ouch- feels like a defeat that!
Replies: 52
Views: 3000

Re: Ouch- feels like a defeat that!

If we’d have held on,and beaten Brentford next week ,we’d at least have had a distant though slim hope with the Forest deduction to come . As it was we surrendered a 0-2 ,which but for a wonder strike from foo foo and an OG was a bit flattering . 2nd half they really should have buried us , we were ...
by AlargeClaret
Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Six Nations Week 4
Replies: 10
Views: 594

Re: Six Nations Week 4

What a game that was , talk about leaving nothing in the tank . When Union is played at that physical intensity it’s electrifying with no quarter given . Puts the prem league ponces to shame
by AlargeClaret
Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Neil Warnock
Replies: 53
Views: 5305

Re: Neil Warnock

Gotta love Colin , that Aberdeen side are dreadful and I’m quite surprised he took the gig tbh with no chance of loans or signings .
by AlargeClaret
Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Joshua v Ngannou
Replies: 52
Views: 2156

Re: Joshua v Ngannou

Never quite get the AJ bashing , he’s a world class heavyweight and been at top since his amateur days . His “ problem “ being that when he’s fought the best ie Usyk , he came up short ,and of course Ruiz jr literally battered him. He also avoided ( understandably ) peak Wikder .Not forgetting it’s ...
by AlargeClaret
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Joshua v Ngannou
Replies: 52
Views: 2156

Re: Joshua v Ngannou

Good to see FN laughing and joking at the post fight presser,as that last (almost undefended) punch could have done awful damage . Though at estimates of 15-20mill per fighter you can’t blame FN who’s earned massively more than his mma career . AJ flattened him as expected , FN’s guard was an open i...
by AlargeClaret
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: India England 5th test
Replies: 42
Views: 2008

Re: India England 5th test

TheFamilyCat wrote:
Fri Mar 08, 2024 7:12 pm
There's more chance of a yeti riding Shergar down from the Himalayas and having a dump on the outfield than there is of England getting anything out of this game.
Alas a sighting of Shergar has not yet been confirmed ..
by AlargeClaret
Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: India England 5th test
Replies: 42
Views: 2008

Re: India England 5th test

India ,again giving us a lesson in how to play test cricket , with their no 9 and 10 comfortably easing through 20 overs and closing on 473/8 , a lead of 255. The game’s not quite dead but Eng will need a momenteous performance with the bat .
by AlargeClaret
Sun Mar 03, 2024 4:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tad unlucky to lose today- me thinks!!
Replies: 67
Views: 3208

Re: Tad unlucky to lose today- me thinks!!

They weren’t great today but you have to give credit to the way we played for that. At the end of the day they will finish mid table this season and you don’t manage that if you’re a poor team. As Vegas said, absolutely nothing has gone for us this season. Yes it’s no excuse but every team relies o...
by AlargeClaret
Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Bournemouth - Player Ratings
Replies: 86
Views: 4710

Re: Burnley v Bournemouth - Player Ratings

Trafford 5 no chance goals Assignon 5 ok I guess but nothing of note O’Shea 5 started badly dodgy improve Esteve 5- hard to say if he’s “ pretty good” or gash the way he plays. Taylor 7 grafted very hard and a few tidy crosses, Suberin defending stopped their “ 1st” goal too Berge 6 good 1st half bi...
by AlargeClaret
Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brazilian Andy Farrell
Replies: 28
Views: 1837

Re: Brazilian Andy Farrell

Can’t fault his desire and I thought Cullen and Taylor fought hard too , we’re simply nowhere near good enough
by AlargeClaret
Sat Mar 02, 2024 5:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Imagine
Replies: 32
Views: 2380

Re: Imagine

Imagine if we somehow got back to back wins and forest got a -10 deduction . Stranger things have happened …
by AlargeClaret
Sat Mar 02, 2024 5:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Season tickets next season
Replies: 340
Views: 22484

Re: Season tickets next season

I think they’re just waiting until the inevitable is all but confirmed . If we went 13/14 adrift then I’d expect AP to make a statement and shortly after, next seasons tickets to go on sale . The whole club can move on and at least complete an orderly retreat into the Champ. A fat lady was seen purc...
by AlargeClaret
Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Assisted dying
Replies: 77
Views: 2687

Re: Assisted dying

As long as the illness is “ physical” and terminal and the patient completely able to make that decision it’s hard to argue against it ( with strict “ policing “) Is there a man alive who hasn’t had a close friend , family member etc go through hell, pain and suffering as their lives ebbed away . En...
by AlargeClaret
Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: All English XI
Replies: 13
Views: 979

Re: All English XI

If all at peak (ish) level at the time that side would have held its own , just about .
by AlargeClaret
Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Assisted dying
Replies: 77
Views: 2687

Re: Assisted dying

Almost unthinkable in todays world that the terminally ill can’t be allowed die on their own terms with a degree of dignity. While this would need strict governance surely only the minuscule bible thumping lot would oppose it .
by AlargeClaret
Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chairman Pace
Replies: 87
Views: 4776

Re: Chairman Pace

I don't think you need to call him names to get your point accross, certainly not after you say you respect him :lol: Ah…I hadn’t realised you couldn’t make light hearted comments about people you respect , thanks for the heads up though , lessons in life eh! Seriously speaking I’ve found him engag...
by AlargeClaret
Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chairman Pace
Replies: 87
Views: 4776

Re: Chairman Pace

Give me hope Jehovah , give me hope Jehovah …
by AlargeClaret
Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chairman Pace
Replies: 87
Views: 4776

Re: Chairman Pace

While I respect AP ,he’s simply an investor after a return and it would be re-assuring to hear some words from the pint sized preacher. Perhaps confirming that VK will be with us next season would steady the ship and get the naysayers on board ? Any company in such dire straits or having a very roug...
by AlargeClaret
Thu Feb 29, 2024 11:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RIP Dave Myers
Replies: 39
Views: 2640

Re: RIP Dave Myers

Genuinely sad news , he was a very popular guy and one of the few cooking shows I ever watched . He was really popular in the lakes , I remember him at the Keswick/Coniston to Barrow finish yrs ago , he hadn’t competed but was doing something at the event and was literally swarmed with people wantin...
by AlargeClaret
Wed Feb 28, 2024 6:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Louis XVII
Replies: 46
Views: 2834

Re: Louis XVII

You observation about guillotines is wide of the mark, but I see the need for it in your piece (without being drawn into the rights and wrongs of its arguments main thrust). Interesting the guillotine was seen as a breakthrough in corporal punishment as it was so clean quick and effective. Of cours...
by AlargeClaret
Wed Feb 28, 2024 6:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Netflix / Prime recommendations
Replies: 565
Views: 62746

Re: Netflix / Prime recommendations

Kin is decent for an incredibly low budget ( 1st season ) bbc effort . “Tell them you love me “on Sky docu is a quite disturbing watch, especially in the last quarter when you suddenly realise what has been happening. The Americans -6? I think seasons is a good watch , sure it’s complete hokum but f...
by AlargeClaret
Wed Feb 28, 2024 6:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Louis XVII
Replies: 46
Views: 2834

Re: Louis XVII

Who’d have thought so many forumites would be so well versed in French Renaissance political intrigue allied to a cheeky side of regicide ! My main concern would be a clean execution, due the sheer size of Vincent’s Head . Early guilotines were as erratic as an old Renault 5 . How ironic if Pace was...
by AlargeClaret
Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10641
Views: 785023

Re: Russia Invades

While it’s highly disappointing ( though understandable in any proxy contest ) to see a wavering of $$ support for UKR , the ramped up sabre rattling and even consideration of “ putting NATO” troops on the ground in UKR should be concerning to all . I’m getting a vibe of huge frustration from the we...
by AlargeClaret
Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How do we think it will end - 12 to go
Replies: 57
Views: 3220

Re: How do we think it will end - 12 to go

The Sat game is for all intents and purposes our last chance saloon . I’m being insanely optimistic, but if we could somehow put back to back wins together and get a bit of backs to the wall fight about the place then who knows ? especially with Forest awaiting points deducted . Do I realistically t...
by AlargeClaret
Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Available Managers...
Replies: 112
Views: 5448

Re: Available Managers...

Westleigh wrote:
Mon Feb 26, 2024 3:55 pm
Let’s smash the glass ceiling and appoint a female coach.
Or keep the glass/ mirrored ceiling intact and smash a female coach ?
by AlargeClaret
Mon Feb 26, 2024 5:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 4th test
Replies: 70
Views: 3669

Re: 4th test

India have given us a lesson in how play test cricket and that can mean digging in deep . I think it went to 31 overs today without a boundary where the 2 Indian batsmen just ground it out . Great series though and we’ve competed well .
by AlargeClaret
Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 4th test
Replies: 70
Views: 3669

Re: 4th test

Burnley1989 wrote:
Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:15 am
Looks like we’ve found a future star in Bashir, remarkable for a young lad that barely bowled in first class cricket.
Indeed the lad looks a real find and what a debut , to be dominating India ,in India with spin is great to see
by AlargeClaret
Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 4th test
Replies: 70
Views: 3669

Re: 4th test

India collapsing at 131/5 after cruising or 84-1, no boundaries hit for an incredible 25 overs
by AlargeClaret
Sun Feb 25, 2024 1:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Worried more about next season
Replies: 42
Views: 2507

Re: Worried more about next season

Positives A strong or “very strong” champ side where players like Foster,Benson, Berge , Taylor,Brownhill,Odobert , Zaroury ,Steve, Ekdal , Muric ,Kolo , Beyer, etc tear it up . Concerns - Big clear out ( understandable) where 50%+ of the above are sold and a rebuild of sorts is needed without the e...
by AlargeClaret
Sun Feb 25, 2024 9:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 4th test
Replies: 70
Views: 3669

Re: 4th test

133/7

Kuldeep getting some remarkable spin going , though if we can another 30/40 it’s very much game on
by AlargeClaret
Sat Feb 24, 2024 7:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The most disappointing thing for me
Replies: 42
Views: 3064

Re: The most disappointing thing for me

Dunno if I misjudged this (but watched a good stream )and I swear Odobert was just jogging around at times like in a pre season training match in the sun . I wanna see total desire even at 2/3-0 down , they should have collapsed with exhaustion at the end having given everything.
by AlargeClaret
Sat Feb 24, 2024 7:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Simple vote for Kompany to stay or go…no debate
Replies: 424
Views: 14527

Re: Simple vote for Kompany to stay or go…no debate

A quick look on Twitter looks about 85% “ Go’s”
by AlargeClaret
Sat Feb 24, 2024 6:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Simple vote for Kompany to stay or go…no debate
Replies: 424
Views: 14527

Re: Simple vote for Kompany to stay or go…no debate

Big fan of VK as a person but sadly its now a -
GO
by AlargeClaret
Sat Feb 24, 2024 2:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Palace away - quietly optimistic...
Replies: 99
Views: 4448

Re: Palace away - quietly optimistic...

The game is one of our dwindling chances of getting a result and somehow giving us a hope of putting back to back games together . As ever , hope springs eternal!
by AlargeClaret
Sat Feb 24, 2024 12:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Aaron Ramsey injury
Replies: 120
Views: 5884

Re: Aaron Ramsey injury

Even if you pay his wages, it's none of your business. If you are on sick leave, your employer isn't entitled to any of your medical records, or even a diagnosis. All they are entitled to is a timeframe, and a summary of any modifications required Technically correct ,but If I employed a scaffolder...
by AlargeClaret
Fri Feb 23, 2024 2:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Aaron Ramsey injury
Replies: 120
Views: 5884

Re: Aaron Ramsey injury

What a load of absolute codswallop.... He's got a serious injury, out for most of the year... What more do you need to know, what difference would it make if you knew what it was? If you seriously think , giving out the basic detail of a player injury is a “ load of codswallop” it says far more abo...
by AlargeClaret
Thu Feb 22, 2024 2:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Aaron Ramsey injury
Replies: 120
Views: 5884

Re: Aaron Ramsey injury

Do you tell everyone your medical history? VK is under no obligation to state what the issue is at this time and fans are not entitled to know what the issue is either I beg to differ , nobody’s asking for a players medical history in any shape or form ,just a very very basic synopsis of the seriou...
by AlargeClaret
Thu Feb 22, 2024 10:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Frequently used ‘modern day’ football terminology
Replies: 74
Views: 2169

Re: Frequently used ‘modern day’ football terminology

“ False 9” and “ final 3rd” do my frickin shed in .