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by prettygreenclaret
Wed Jul 28, 2021 6:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dave Hartley
Replies: 16
Views: 3936

Dave Hartley

Hi. Very recently a proud Claret from Clitheroe, big Dave Hartley passed away. He was a good friend to many in the Clitheroe district and very well known as a passionate supporter of our club, following the team for many many years home and away.On Friday 30th at 1.00pm there is a gathering arranged...
by prettygreenclaret
Sun Jul 18, 2021 6:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RIP Tom O'Connor
Replies: 33
Views: 3519

Re: RIP Tom O'Connor

There were a great group of comics from that era. George Roper, Joss White, Colin Crompton and who could forget Ken Goodwin. Daft as a brush but extremely funny. Bernard M a favourite too but his style just wouldn't be accepted today.
by prettygreenclaret
Sun Apr 25, 2021 8:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brilliant message from Hull City
Replies: 5
Views: 1884

Re: Brilliant message from Hull City

Woodley, was that game with the big trouble the 83/84 season under John Bond.?1st game if the season as I remember. Thrashed 4 1. Maybe not, Billy Whitehurst scored for them.
by prettygreenclaret
Thu Mar 18, 2021 8:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: O/T Lawn mowers.. Sit on v remote control. Advice.
Replies: 20
Views: 1768

Re: O/T Lawn mowers.. Sit on v remote control. Advice.

Looking at buying a new petrol push mower. Anyone heard of a manufacturer called Cobra? Think they may be Chinese. Any good? A supplier local to me sells them but never heard of them before.
by prettygreenclaret
Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Newcastle’s run in
Replies: 59
Views: 7630

Re: Newcastle’s run in

What did the Geordies's do on their last visit?
by prettygreenclaret
Wed Jan 27, 2021 9:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Villa deleted tweet
Replies: 48
Views: 6500

Re: Villa deleted tweet

Agreed. Dropped like flies at the slightest touch. One incident between Barkley and McNeil where Dwight barely touched him and he just threw himself to the floor. SD was just laughing and asking WTF. They of course, as on many occasions conned the inept Tierney. Bloody useless ref. Hope we dont see ...
by prettygreenclaret
Thu Jan 21, 2021 10:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Klopp
Replies: 64
Views: 7083

Re: Klopp

In the past, I've pretty much liked him but I've seen a nasty side to him on occasions too. I thought tonight was one of those. The half time spat with Sean plus other touchline whines on several occasions. No different to all the other entitled so called big hitters. They don't like it when the sma...
by prettygreenclaret
Fri Jan 15, 2021 10:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stair Lift
Replies: 70
Views: 4675

Re: Stair Lift

So sorry to hear about your wife Al. Affordable Mobility in Clitheroe may be another option. Thoroughly good people. I know of them as our company do a bit of work for them and they seem to be a very good set up. Don't know what their prices are like though. Hope you get sorted out soon.
by prettygreenclaret
Tue Jan 12, 2021 10:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Manchester United - Match Thread
Replies: 594
Views: 30354

Re: Burnley v Manchester United - Match Thread

For me Vydra and Jay both need to start next game. Vydra has more pace and guile than Wood. He did more in his late introduction tonight than Wood did all night. I don't want to knock Wood and Barnes but they both appear to be out of form at present.
by prettygreenclaret
Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Will the United Game go ahead?
Replies: 32
Views: 3889

Re: Will the United Game go ahead?

Staying up. Been saying the same myself for a few years now where we live. New houses, couples in say early 30's, brand new 4 bed house, kids, dog, 2 fancy cars on drive. Where they get the money from is beyond me. I'm in my mid 50's and a decent well paid job but can't afford those sort of properti...
by prettygreenclaret
Fri Jan 01, 2021 12:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Raise a glass
Replies: 28
Views: 2347

Re: Raise a glass

mdd2, I'm so sorry to hear of your recent sad loss. The Claret family are all here for you. God bless you and your family. Please keep in touch on here with all. Take care and keep well.
by prettygreenclaret
Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pace interview
Replies: 316
Views: 28686

Re: Pace interview

100% agree MandM. Give em a chance and see what develops. Alan Pace seems very level headed and professional and lets be honest, were the board going to sell to any old chancers? No way.
by prettygreenclaret
Thu Dec 31, 2020 8:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Barry Kilby and the departing directors
Replies: 84
Views: 8451

Re: Barry Kilby and the departing directors

DIdn't CH own Interfilta many years ago on Rossendale Rd. Industrial Estate? Think that may have morphed into the names mentioned above at some point.
by prettygreenclaret
Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12768
Views: 1249423

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

I'm amazed how many corporate finance experts we have on here. Certainly not myself but please can we just see what ALK come out and say when this is all put to bed and then try to draw conclusions from there.
by prettygreenclaret
Sun Dec 27, 2020 9:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Top ten walks.
Replies: 20
Views: 2642

Re: Top ten walks.

Stocks reservoir circular walk is beautiful on a nice sunny day. Wife and youngest were up Parlick Pike today in wind and hail. A bit bracing lol.
by prettygreenclaret
Thu Dec 17, 2020 7:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Very good point.
Replies: 76
Views: 5235

Re: Very good point.

Yes, very good point could easily have lost that but didn't play too badly. Dogged defence with one or two chances for us. We would have taken 4 points from 2 very hard away games this last few days before kick off so a good return overall.
by prettygreenclaret
Tue Dec 15, 2020 11:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Anyone remember the Chelsea skinheads...
Replies: 69
Views: 10071

Re: Anyone remember the Chelsea skinheads...

DA. Don't get me wrong. Not glorifying it. Not just saying how it was. I was 17 then and thought they were a complete set of numpties on both sides tbh.
by prettygreenclaret
Tue Dec 15, 2020 11:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Anyone remember the Chelsea skinheads...
Replies: 69
Views: 10071

Re: Anyone remember the Chelsea skinheads...

Bad days back then. 83 remember a bunch of Chelsea fans leaving the away end in CFS, coming round to Bee Hole middle entrance about 10 minutes before full time only to be met by Burnleys finest who had seen them and moved across from the Longside. Big scrap ensued which carried on after the game int...
by prettygreenclaret
Thu Dec 10, 2020 7:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ms Nigella Lawson...........
Replies: 39
Views: 4613

Re: Ms Nigella Lawson...........

Much prefer Marco Pierre White. No messing about and straight to the point. Doesn't over complicate things and comes out with some great and useful tips. Top lad Marco. Wouldnt cross him though.
by prettygreenclaret
Sun Dec 06, 2020 1:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Peter Alliss
Replies: 35
Views: 3131

Re: Peter Alliss

Hedley Muscroft is married to my Aunt. They live in Sourhern Spain and have done for many years. Quite a character. I believe the family knew PA well. A legend of the game and I for one will miss his unique style. RIP Peter, you will be greatly missed.
by prettygreenclaret
Fri Dec 04, 2020 11:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brilliant Arfield interviews
Replies: 30
Views: 3238

Re: Brilliant Arfield interviews

Scotty was a great player for us and such a great lad. Remember bumping into him in the car park at back of Turf once and he was great with us. Good fun and had plenty of time for us for a good chat. Remember well the Championship season when we sat in the JH lower against Leeds, a load of his mates...
by prettygreenclaret
Sat Nov 28, 2020 10:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Maradona
Replies: 196
Views: 12472

Re: Maradona

Yes well said DA. Watched the documentary Lineker did with him last night and I must admit, I did change my opinion of him to a certain degree afterwards. Yes he cheated with the infamous goal against us and sadly succumbed to drugs but he turned his life around for the better in his latter days. An...
by prettygreenclaret
Sat Nov 28, 2020 10:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mcneil - have we seen enough?
Replies: 95
Views: 6986

Re: Mcneil - have we seen enough?

I know the game has moved on but our neighbor's down the M65 won the league in 95 playing 4 4 2. 2 strong forwards, 2 hard tackling midfielders and 2 wide men given every licence to get forward as much as possible and deliver the ball into the box, not defend and turn backwards and sideways. They at...
by prettygreenclaret
Sat Nov 28, 2020 5:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Benson
Replies: 35
Views: 3458

Re: Benson

Give the lad a chance. Not playing Man City every week. We need to be giving younger players like this a chance to progress or what is the point of them being here. Remember the likes of Kindon and Dave Thomas.
by prettygreenclaret
Sat Nov 28, 2020 5:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Benson
Replies: 35
Views: 3458

Re: Benson

Be good to see this young lad be given some more opportunities tbf . It seems he has something about him and could give us a slightly different angle attack wise.
by prettygreenclaret
Sat Nov 28, 2020 5:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12768
Views: 1249423

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

Yes, just seeing if anybody close ish to the club has any idea when this takeover maybe completed/announced?
by prettygreenclaret
Fri Nov 27, 2020 7:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tomorrows game
Replies: 9
Views: 1315

Re: Tomorrows game

Thanks Tony. Much appreciated
by prettygreenclaret
Fri Nov 27, 2020 7:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tomorrows game
Replies: 9
Views: 1315

Re: Tomorrows game

Thanks Tony. Much appreciated
by prettygreenclaret
Fri Nov 27, 2020 6:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tomorrows game
Replies: 9
Views: 1315

Re: Tomorrows game

Ah ok thankyou FF
by prettygreenclaret
Fri Nov 27, 2020 6:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tomorrows game
Replies: 9
Views: 1315

Tomorrows game

Just wondering, is tomorrows game on Sky, BT or Amazon?
by prettygreenclaret
Thu Nov 26, 2020 5:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12768
Views: 1249423

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

Meatloaf it is then!
by prettygreenclaret
Thu Oct 29, 2020 9:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12768
Views: 1249423

Re: ALK Capital...

Think that was what Simon Jordan alluded to on Talksport. However I would still have big reservations about his involvement with our club going off what we have heard from fans of other clubs
by prettygreenclaret
Tue Oct 13, 2020 9:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mortgage advice
Replies: 28
Views: 3771

Re: Mortgage advice

Yes that's true but I've always found going with no fee on a fixed rate at a slightly higher % rate has worked out cheaper than going for the cheaper % rate plus fee but horses for courses I guess.
by prettygreenclaret
Tue Oct 13, 2020 8:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mortgage advice
Replies: 28
Views: 3771

Re: Mortgage advice

Just looking into this at present as we need to re mortgage in Jan. Looking for a fixed rate with no fees. Seen a couple of interest. One fixed for 2 years at 1.75% no fees with 400 cash back or other fixed for 5 years at 1.85%, again with 400 cash back. I guess it comes down to how you feel how int...
by prettygreenclaret
Sat Oct 03, 2020 9:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match thread v Magpies
Replies: 809
Views: 50321

Re: Match thread v Magpies

Ewood here we come!!
by prettygreenclaret
Sat Sep 26, 2020 10:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Booo, Garlick stinks...
Replies: 158
Views: 10181

Re: Booo, Garlick stinks...

Very poor from a so called Premier league club. The lack of numbers of players available when you go back to the end of last season is ridiculous. The manager needs backing. Yes we have a long injury list but this has been going on for too long. What's going on with regard to any takeover should not...
by prettygreenclaret
Sat Sep 05, 2020 4:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS SUMMER/AUTUMN 2020 (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5338
Views: 715395

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS SUMMER 2020(MUST CONTAIN LINK)

ewanrob. Not exactly on his last tenner at a worth of 200 million though is he? Wonder how that wealth compares to our custodians.
by prettygreenclaret
Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Steven Defour
Replies: 55
Views: 5736

Re: Steven Defour

Absolute quality player. Agree if he hadn't had his injury issues he could have played at a bigger high profile club in Prem. Seem to remember Fergie liked him years ago and wanted him at OT. Early in his time with us, great goal he scored against Hull plucking the ball out of the air and turning to...
by prettygreenclaret
Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chinook flown over Burnley
Replies: 25
Views: 3878

Re: Chinook flown over Burnley

Flew over us in Clitheroe not too long back heading west
by prettygreenclaret
Fri Jul 31, 2020 11:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: It’s going to be a scorcher
Replies: 31
Views: 3166

Re: It’s going to be a scorcher

Really nice chilled out night sat outside with fire pit burning and a good few beers with wife and youngest son. Bliss.
by prettygreenclaret
Wed Jul 29, 2020 6:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Holidayeeeee
Replies: 100
Views: 8883

Re: Holidayeeeee

2 people from work currently on holiday on Ibiza. One of them was a last minute booking having had their previous holiday cancelled. Shame the quarantine situation has come in literally just after they have gone. Things could change in the interim but at moment they'll have to go in to quarantine on...
by prettygreenclaret
Fri Jul 17, 2020 7:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Most Painful Thing?
Replies: 83
Views: 5978

Re: Most Painful Thing?

Dislocated shoulder. Right one used to pop out regular as a younger man. First time polishing a table, hand slipped off the edge of table sharply and pop. Next time, lying face down in bed, girlfriend slapped me on the back, jumped back quick, pop out again. Hurts like hell, cant stand up straight. ...
by prettygreenclaret
Sun Jul 12, 2020 5:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's football 12-7-2020
Replies: 219
Views: 11525

Re: Jack Grealish

Pathetic try to win a pen. He's a good player Grealish but really spoils himself with stuff like today. I also think he's to greedy at times and thinks he can take all on when there are better options available to him. Can't see him making a big impact at one of the bigger clubs unless he alters his...
by prettygreenclaret
Wed Jul 08, 2020 6:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MoyesBoyz versus MIGHTY CLARETS
Replies: 235
Views: 17297

Re: MoyesBoyz versus MIGHTY CLARETS

Karen whatsher name must be the worst commentator I've ever heard. If you are going to talk about players strengths and weakness' at least do some research on said players. Jay Rod - heading, Dwight needs to improve his final ball! Yeah ok. West ham this, West ham that. Jeeez. ! She's chronic. Don't...
by prettygreenclaret
Wed Jul 01, 2020 11:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today I buried my 10 month old Grandson.
Replies: 102
Views: 8792

Re: Today I buried my 10 month old Grandson.

Hi Beddie. So desperately sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Can't imagine what you and your family are going through. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. God bless you all and your little grandson.
by prettygreenclaret
Mon Jun 29, 2020 10:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Chairman
Replies: 281
Views: 26667

Re: Message to Mr Garlick

Exactly time to back Sean now. He deserves it.
by prettygreenclaret
Mon May 25, 2020 1:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wembley - 11th anniversary
Replies: 56
Views: 3727

Re: Wembley - 11th anniversary

A great day. Listening to Robbie Blake on Under the Cosh podcast on part 2, he said such was the confidence in the team, even in the tunnel coming out they were talking about who they'd be playing next season and all the great grounds they'd visit. He knew we'd beat Blackwell's team. He couldn't sta...
by prettygreenclaret
Fri Mar 16, 2018 8:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stiff little fingers
Replies: 23
Views: 3126

Re: Stiff little fingers

Bruce Foxton plays with From the Jam doing all their old stuff year on year. Seen them in Clitheroe about 7 times now at The Grand. They seem to come around every Dec or so. He did play with SLF for a time though. They are on again this year.
by prettygreenclaret
Sat Feb 24, 2018 8:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: CFS. Final whistle. Oldish guy.
Replies: 6
Views: 1191

Re: CFS. Final whistle. Oldish guy.

Weren't we all after the ending to the game. Saints defender before going down the tunnel making a proper tool of himself along with one of their staff winding up fans in CFS
by prettygreenclaret
Sat Feb 24, 2018 8:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: CFS. Final whistle. Oldish guy.
Replies: 6
Views: 1191

Re: CFS. Final whistle. Oldish guy.

Myself and my brother saw the guy falling back over the seats and went to help in him to his feet. As we did, there was a younger guy yelling at him about the older bloke having barged his way through and knocked his son out of the way. Someone else then said the bloke had been pushing his way throu...