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by claretbob
Tue Jan 30, 2024 4:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Depeche Mode - AO arena
Replies: 28
Views: 1556

Re: Depeche Mode - AO arena

Maybe I shouldn’t have let a bad experience when I was dragged along by a mate to a DM gig 40 years ago cloud my judgement all these years! We were intensely tribal about music in those days as well as the football but I suppose those old musical spats seem a bit childish now. The football rivalry s...
by claretbob
Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Depeche Mode - AO arena
Replies: 28
Views: 1556

Re: Depeche Mode - AO arena

How we could ever have gone from the Clash and Joy Division to the likes of this lot and Duran Duran in the space of a couple of years remains utterly baffling to me but each to their own of course.
by claretbob
Thu Jan 11, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Northampton Town (a) 1986 - assistance needed please
Replies: 14
Views: 1264

Re: Northampton Town (a) 1986 - assistance needed please

Pretty sure Rocky got arrested in the Waddle 97/98 season when we won 1-0. Wasn’t he watching outside the ground and cheering us on?
by claretbob
Mon Sep 11, 2023 12:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Baseball in Toronto
Replies: 25
Views: 1538

Re: Baseball in Toronto

Can remember being taken to a Braves v Dodgers game in 1984 and being told that it was their equivalent of an English “soccer” derby even though the teams were thousands of miles apart so we should treat it as such. We started up a rendition of F…. Off Dodgers which didn’t go down well and were obli...
by claretbob
Sun Sep 03, 2023 10:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cricket field stand
Replies: 91
Views: 7970

Re: Cricket field stand

Yesterday was one of those days when the team really needed us and it was great to hear the CFS bellowing out our anthem which was echoed by at least three sides of the ground. A big improvement on Villa which was embarrassing. I felt proud to be a part of that support and even us family standers ar...
by claretbob
Fri Sep 01, 2023 3:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sander Berge
Replies: 36
Views: 7186

Re: Sander Berge

I wouldn’t worry about that. I seem to remember Gareth Bale had similar shocking stats until he played against us and he did pretty well thereafter!
by claretbob
Wed Aug 30, 2023 1:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610898

Re: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

But isn’t the point that it is matches and training sessions that gets the new players up to speed? If we were playing our relegation rivals at home don’t you think Vinny’s approach might have been different? Call me an optimist but I think he is taking the opportunity to bed these players in knowin...
by claretbob
Sat Aug 26, 2023 7:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Which teams look set for relegation struggle?
Replies: 45
Views: 3536

Re: Which teams look set for relegation struggle?

Apart from the opening game, we hardly set the world alight for a good number of games. Not only did we draw almost every game, we got our ar#e handed to us on a plate by Sheffield. It wasn't until Sunderland away that things truly picked up and that was at championship level. You do realise that a...
by claretbob
Thu Aug 17, 2023 3:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today’s Blast from our Recent Burnley Past (XIII) - Trevor Steven
Replies: 34
Views: 1983

Re: Today’s Blast from our Recent Burnley Past (XIII) - Trevor Steven

I was another who caught the train to Liverpool on a number of occasions in 86/87 just to watch Trevor play for Everton. We were utterly dire and it was a welcome relief to watch the football he inspired them to play. If it hadn’t been for Heysal they would have dominated Europe.
by claretbob
Wed Aug 16, 2023 7:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Garth Crooks
Replies: 47
Views: 4636

Re: Garth Crooks

It’s weird how opinions vary. Max Rushden and Charlie Baker on TalkSPORT on the Saturday morning were talking about how brilliant we looked playing out from the back and taking the fight to CIty. I thought that was a little exaggerated but we were certainly not woeful.
by claretbob
Fri Aug 11, 2023 5:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610898

Re: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

I think we have to assume when Ramsey signs Twine is off on loan.My 8 year old will be gutted. Wore his Twine 11 top all last season when he hardly played and now this!
by claretbob
Fri Aug 11, 2023 10:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Starting 11 for Citeh?
Replies: 54
Views: 4027

Re: Starting 11 for Citeh?

I’m surprised no mention of Vitinho at LB. He played ahead of Taylor in that position last season so why the assumption Charlie starts tonight. I’m another in the Muric camp so
Muric
Roberts
Beyer
Ekdal
Vitinho
Cork
Brownhill
Berge
Zaroury
Redmond
Amdouni
by claretbob
Wed Aug 09, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Burnley cut Berge loose from the Blades
Replies: 88
Views: 6676

Re: ARTICLE: Burnley cut Berge loose from the Blades

Looks a top signing. Vinny can’t complain about not being backed. What must Dyche make of it all! The days of Dale Stephens seem a long time ago.
by claretbob
Wed Aug 02, 2023 8:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Those lot down the road…
Replies: 83
Views: 8147

Re: Those lot down the road…

winsomeyen wrote:
Wed Aug 02, 2023 8:33 pm
God bless the guy who threw the snowball.
Seconded!
by claretbob
Wed Jul 26, 2023 1:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I know it was only preseason…
Replies: 38
Views: 3514

Re: I know it was only preseason…

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Wed Jul 26, 2023 12:48 pm
I think your info is way off.

Everton's wage bill is around £160m
The Planet Football website for one lists the wages paid for 22/23 and Everton are 12th with 43m. No idea how accurate these figures are but they do allow a comparison between different clubs.
by claretbob
Wed Jul 26, 2023 11:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I know it was only preseason…
Replies: 38
Views: 3514

Re: I know it was only preseason…

On a wage bill comparison Benfica’s latest salary figure was £41m so on a par with Everton and certainly more than we will be paying.it’s fair to say they get better value for money than the Toffees. Leicester paid nearly £80m in wages to get relegated!
by claretbob
Wed Jul 26, 2023 11:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I know it was only preseason…
Replies: 38
Views: 3514

Re: I know it was only preseason…

For comparison on the Ai scout website the transfer value for Benfica’s starting lineup was €237m and for ours €30m. It was a hell of a win and I am adopting the Rowls approach. Benfica are 9th in the European football club rankings ahead of Man Utd and Chelsea and we are 126th. It’s a statement win...
by claretbob
Fri Jul 21, 2023 4:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Thinking of what ct said....
Replies: 29
Views: 2892

Re: Thinking of what ct said....

Delius and Debussy. My dad’s trad jazz obsession has not caught on but I can handle a bit of Fats Waller on stride piano. Thankfully I’ve so far succeeded in hooking my kids on SLF, the Clash, Joy Division etc so away trips are a very noisy experience with my 8 year old drumming away madly in the ba...
by claretbob
Thu Jul 20, 2023 11:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610898

Re: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

Chelsea will be desperate to tie Maatsen down to a long term contract so will be making lots of positive noises to him. Once he signs Poch will quietly suggest that he won’t get past Chilwell and Cucurella this season so go out on loan and assuming he performs the year after will be his chance. I ca...
by claretbob
Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Striker Amdouni is a Claret
Replies: 106
Views: 9903

Re: ARTICLE: Striker Amdouni is a Claret

Certainly looks an exciting prospect and amazing how quickly it all happened after the initial news broke. Looks like We can all go back to trusting Sacha again after his Verbruggen faux pas. Does make you think that a lot of the transfer noise is designed to throw our rivals off the scent because h...
by claretbob
Mon Jul 17, 2023 10:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Venkys
Replies: 210
Views: 28564

Re: Venkys

Pickles is a man after my own heart. Clitheroe beat their u-21s 4-0 recently. I would love to see the first team lose by the same amount. Having said that most of the Rovers fans I knew in 87 wanted us dead as a club not non- league so a Bury scenario would not be too upsetting. We can but hope.
by claretbob
Mon Jul 17, 2023 3:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610898

Re: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

His recent stats make impressive reading. According to Fotmob in 39 games since the World Cup break he has scored 27 goals.In the 25 games last season before the break he scored 2 in 25. If he keeps up that rate of increase we have a superstar on our hands!
by claretbob
Thu Jul 06, 2023 9:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match day prices
Replies: 117
Views: 6506

Re: Match day prices

The hooligan element amongst that working class fan base almost destroyed football in the 70s and 80s.I loved that intimidating Turf atmosphere as a young lad but I’m not sure I’d enjoy it now with two young kids in tow. I loved my indie bands in the 80s and 90s as well but they played to students a...
by claretbob
Thu Jul 06, 2023 8:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match day prices
Replies: 117
Views: 6506

Re: Match day prices

Ironically when football was so cheap that anyone could attend the wider community had very interest in the game. I remember being in between jobs and deciding to spend a few hours in the local library reading all the Times football reports from 1960 about our glorious league triumph. To my shock th...
by claretbob
Thu Jul 06, 2023 3:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match day prices
Replies: 117
Views: 6506

Re: Match day prices

The point remains the same. Lousy k-pop band £200 your world renowned band £60 New Order/ Coldplay £100 etc. The quality of any experience can rarely be defined by its monetary cost but its popularity in the global market can. Premier league footie and K-pop are at the top of that league table and a...
by claretbob
Thu Jul 06, 2023 12:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match day prices
Replies: 117
Views: 6506

Re: Match day prices

Tickets to take my 8 year old to see a k-pop band in London are £200 each and no we are not going. Our joint season ticket at the Turf isn’t much more than that! Football compared to the rest of the “entertainment” industry is still relatively cheap. What you need to find is a hobby/interest/passion...
by claretbob
Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread
Replies: 181
Views: 8471

Re: T20 - Vitality Blast 2023 thread

Who’d have thought it. Life in the White Rose after all. About time we won one of those.Yorkshire’s recent record against the Lankies was rivalling Rovers against ours!
by claretbob
Tue May 16, 2023 10:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Luton v Sunderland
Replies: 125
Views: 5429

Re: Luton v Sunderland

Well done Luton. High energy and physical football at its best which served us well in 2016. Tv revenues do level the playing field but even so the likes of Sunderland could easily reach similar turnover to the 180m Everton and Leeds managed which dwarfed our 125m. We can’t always rely on them squan...
by claretbob
Tue May 16, 2023 8:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Luton v Sunderland
Replies: 125
Views: 5429

Re: Luton v Sunderland

Happy to see Luton win this one. Don’t want a team who could average 45,000 a week anywhere near the premier league.
by claretbob
Fri May 12, 2023 4:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vincent Kompany " Grauniad " article ..
Replies: 41
Views: 3661

Re: Vincent Kompany " Grauniad " article ..

Ipswich looked a pretty strong outfit against us and that was after making wholesale changes as well. I can really see them pushing for a top 6 finish next season. Shout out also to our old friends PNE who delivered just when we needed them to.
by claretbob
Fri May 12, 2023 2:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: JJ Watt on Talksport
Replies: 22
Views: 3895

Re: JJ Watts on Talksport

JJ is doing a wonderful job as a cheerleader and comes over fantastically well. I’d be worried like Spiral if he was the new owner but the fact he has happily admitted he would always defer to Pace on financial matters and Vinny on football ones is reassuring. We always have to punch above our weigh...
by claretbob
Thu May 11, 2023 10:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Where are Clarets fans from outside of Burnley?
Replies: 278
Views: 16467

Re: Where are Clarets fans from outside of Burnley?

Clitheroe which was once full of cocky, arrogant Rovers fans but for the last ten years or so has been a very pleasant place to live in. Thank you Sean Dyche. PS. It looks like Vinny is keeping up the good work.
by claretbob
Wed May 10, 2023 4:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Beyer signs four year deal with the Clarets
Replies: 117
Views: 8030

Re: ARTICLE: Beyer signs four year deal with the Clarets

I doubt there can be any Claret who is not buzzing about this. He has been absolute class all season. Fingers crossed for Maatson and Tella.
by claretbob
Wed May 10, 2023 10:23 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Alan Pace
Replies: 40
Views: 5312

Re: Alan Pace

I thought Pace’s analogy was hilarious and very to the point. It also reveals something about VK the man. It’s clear VK is not a Coyle/ Beale bull shitter who vows undying love for the club and then jumps ship without a second’s thought but someone who has in his own mind a clear path to the top. Th...
by claretbob
Wed May 10, 2023 10:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Alan Pace
Replies: 40
Views: 5312

Re: Alan Pace

I thought Pace’s analogy was hilarious and very to the point. It also reveals something about VK the man. It’s clear VK is not a Coyle/ Beale bull shitter who vows undying love for the club and then jumps ship without a second’s thought but someone who has in his own mind a clear path to the top. Th...
by claretbob
Mon May 08, 2023 9:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stewards
Replies: 106
Views: 6764

Re: Stewards

Pitch invasions have always been a great Burnley tradition and I personally love them. Not done it myself since 2014 but how can anyone forget 1987 and 1998? They were iconic moments but I guess the killjoys will have their day. According to a Rovers mate they never invade their pitch. They wouldn’t...
by claretbob
Wed May 03, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Barnstoneworth United
Replies: 11
Views: 1632

Re: Barnstoneworth United

At the time it was first broadcast I seem to recall we were having a stinker of a season ourselves so it felt too close to the truth to be properly enjoyed. It would certainly be a great watch now and the record button has been pressed. In those days we went 20 games without a win now we go 20 games...
by claretbob
Tue May 02, 2023 1:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley FC books recommendations
Replies: 18
Views: 1321

Re: Burnley FC books recommendations

Can’t beat Up the Clarets by the Rev David Wiseman for a good dose of nostalgia. Tim Quelch is always excellent and his BFC Rock n roll years is well worth tracking down as is his study of the 59/60 season. For the proper football nostalgic how can the Charles Buchan Burnley Fc book ever be beaten? ...
by claretbob
Tue May 02, 2023 11:26 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Clarets safe after beating Plymouth on the final day
Replies: 37
Views: 1766

Re: ARTICLE: Clarets safe after beating Plymouth on the final day

Tony I’m pretty sure Plymouth were above us at kick off and only needed a draw assuming Brentford lost because that season goals scored counted ahead of goal difference.
by claretbob
Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jack Holden and Michael Ryan
Replies: 65
Views: 18923

Re: Jack Holden and Michael Ryan

It summed up Radio Blackburn that Jack Holden was sent to report on our first game of the post Wembley season in 1988. When asked what the crowd had been he told the listeners it was no more than 5000 when it was closer to 8000. For some reason I still recall being really wound up by that. I guess t...
by claretbob
Thu Apr 20, 2023 4:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Classical Music Thread
Replies: 16
Views: 665

Re: Classical Music Thread

Anything by my fellow Yorkie Delius usually hits the spot. Florida Suite is a beautiful piece of music and perhaps because of this really seems to wind up my 15 and 8 year old lads. They’ve embraced the Clash and SLF but classical music remains a complete no no. For a more rousing twentieth Century ...
by claretbob
Sun Apr 09, 2023 12:02 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Boro fans.
Replies: 26
Views: 6657

Re: Boro fans.

Mixed bag from my experience. Was told in no uncertain terms by one 60 year old fan after the match that we were a “ a shower of shite” and would be straight down but other fans gave us some grudging praise. It does feel like a grudge match when we play and last night’s events will definitely up the...
by claretbob
Fri Mar 31, 2023 2:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kompany to Spurs
Replies: 75
Views: 7693

Re: Kompany to Spurs

With the rumours around Ancelloti heading to Brazil in the summer my guess is the big hitters e.g. Poch, Nagelsman are waiting on Real before accepting the booby prize at Spurs. Now if Real come in for VK I think we are screwed!
by claretbob
Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Shanks said no
Replies: 37
Views: 2843

Re: Shanks said no

Amazing how many songs we have compared with most teams. City might have some of the best players on the planet but they barely sing Blue Moon nowadays.After last week I’m not sure if Hull have any songs!
by claretbob
Mon Mar 20, 2023 1:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fans leaving on 70 minutes. Jokers.
Replies: 163
Views: 10368

Re: Fans leaving on 70 minutes. Jokers.

Another who stayed to the end because I felt this team deserved to see a packed away end cheering them on at the final whistle because of what they have given us this season. I’m glad I did because the atmosphere was brilliant and I’m sure it was appreciated by VK and the team.
by claretbob
Fri Mar 17, 2023 1:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kompany press conference v City
Replies: 19
Views: 2340

Re: Kompany press conference v City

Have a feeling VK’s first language is French which apparently was a bit of an issue at Anderlecht according to my Belgian cleaner also a natural French speaker. Belgium seems a very mixed up country and Anderlecht as a club almost dysfunctional. Burnley in comparison must be an absolute dream. Despi...
by claretbob
Fri Mar 17, 2023 12:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kompany press conference v City
Replies: 19
Views: 2340

Re: Kompany press conference v City

VK is clearly a personal friend of Viera’s dating back to their time together at City but I loved the way he criticised the Palace board using logic and precision. Bearing in mind the run of games they’ve had and the much easier ones to come it looks a nonsense decision. There again plenty said the ...
by claretbob
Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The gap in quality
Replies: 35
Views: 3522

Re: The gap in quality

You can’t compare us with Norwich. During the 18-19 season they scored at a similar rate to us bagging 93 goals but conceded 57 goals 34 of those at home. We have conceded half that number with only 13 at home. It must have been great entertainment for the Norwich fans but winning all your home game...
by claretbob
Mon Mar 06, 2023 2:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tony Johnson RIP
Replies: 67
Views: 14503

Re: Tony Johnson RIP

Very depressing news and really does take the gloss off an exceptional season. The least we can all do is give a donation to the poor chap’s family.
by claretbob
Fri Mar 03, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Badge change
Replies: 33
Views: 2999

Re: Badge change

The old badge we had from 1977-2009 was synonymous with underachievement and misery in my eyes. Whilst since 2009 we have had more success than we could ever have imagined. Nice tribute to the all conquering heroes of the early 60s too which was the point of the change wasn’t it? On a side note gett...