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by dandeclaret
Tue Apr 16, 2024 2:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 2 years without Dyche.
Replies: 55
Views: 2710

Re: 2 years without Dyche.

Think we had crossed posts - I was responding to Charlieinnewmexico.
by dandeclaret
Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Would you take Sammie Szmodics ?
Replies: 58
Views: 1872

Re: Would you take Sammie Szmodics ?

No - I think they're 5'5 and 5'6..... definitely in the too small to make it group.
by dandeclaret
Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:05 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Would you take Sammie Szmodics ?
Replies: 58
Views: 1872

Re: Would you take Sammie Szmodics ?

Thanks for that Dan, I knew I had it in my head that he'd been with us. I think for a short while, when he stepped up a year, he was playing central midfield with Callum Styles. Probably the smallest central midfield you could ever field, but their technical ability and decision making made them ve...
by dandeclaret
Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stephen Hewitt ACL fundraiser
Replies: 30
Views: 1444

Re: Stephen Hewitt ACL fundraiser

Why do we need a government policy for something that's optional to engage with?

If you want to donate, do it. If you don't, then don't. Surely you don't need a government policy to make that decision?
by dandeclaret
Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Would you take Sammie Szmodics ?
Replies: 58
Views: 1872

Re: Would you take Sammie Szmodics ?

Wasn't he in our academy at some point? From the age of 7 until 14, then sold for a very small fee, when Man City and Man Utd were fighting over him (having chosen not to sign him when he was young, because he was too small). Went to Man City from 14 to 16, where they released him for being too sma...
by dandeclaret
Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 2 years without Dyche.
Replies: 55
Views: 2710

Re: 2 years without Dyche.

Is Branthwaite a dour old pro now at 21?

Is McNeill a dour old pro at 24? Mykolenko at 24? Beto at 26? Garner at 23? Onana at 22?

I mean, there’s loads you can dislike about Dyche’s approach….. but bringing the balance makes your points a bit more valid.
by dandeclaret
Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A movie title for BFC this season
Replies: 88
Views: 1688

Re: A movie title for BFC this season

Groundhog Day
by dandeclaret
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stephen Hewitt ACL fundraiser
Replies: 30
Views: 1444

Re: Stephen Hewitt ACL fundraiser

Steven will be able to get this operation funded through the pfa. I would suggest he contacts them to enquire. Every player who has played professionally and been a pfa member is entitled to monies for medical or educational needs. I think, reading a previous announcement from Steven, that the PFA ...
by dandeclaret
Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: County Championship 2024
Replies: 37
Views: 2870

Re: County Championship 2024

18 games played….. 1 result achieved, and very little excitement in the other 17 games. Average players scoring massive runs, bowlers getting no assistance in anything….. a pointless 72 days of cricket all round to be honest. At least the Manchester monster munch will get to represent people from Ma...
by dandeclaret
Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is this the worst penalty ever seen?
Replies: 6
Views: 958

Is this the worst penalty ever seen?

https://x.com/premsportstv/status/1779 ... oZhJlK3SLw

Top flight player…… worse than Diana Ross.
by dandeclaret
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chelsea v Everton
Replies: 124
Views: 3518

Re: Chelsea v Everton

Stood on his heel, but I think ref gave it for second one and then got off the hook by way of the first one being the actual foul. Sky making out that he was playing advantage and brought it back for first foul, but there’s no way you play advantage when the ball is then played back out of the box....
by dandeclaret
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chelsea v Everton
Replies: 124
Views: 3518

Re: Chelsea v Everton

I didn’t see a foul in there….. but then I thought Michael Keane’s was a red card. Maybe VAR don’t work Mondays.
by dandeclaret
Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chelsea v Everton
Replies: 124
Views: 3518

Re: Cole Palmer

agreenwood wrote:
Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:45 pm
How’s Everton’s fitness, effort and togetherness looking tonight?
Absolutely terrible, but still enough to get 65%
More points than burnkey have this season.
by dandeclaret
Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A movie title for BFC this season
Replies: 88
Views: 1688

Re: A movie title for BFC this season

Groundhog Day
by dandeclaret
Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A movie title for BFC this season
Replies: 88
Views: 1688

Re: A movie title for BFC this season

Groundhog Day
by dandeclaret
Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A movie title for BFC this season
Replies: 88
Views: 1688

Re: A movie title for BFC this season

Groundhog day
by dandeclaret
Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Real v City
Replies: 36
Views: 1735

Re: Real v City

Brilliant game..... and watching the referee's performance shows how poor the standard is in the premier league... he's been on top of everything - not fallen for the play acting, or the gamesmanship - just in control, and spot on.
by dandeclaret
Tue Apr 09, 2024 2:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Long trip to Ipswich for the under-21s
Replies: 17
Views: 1060

Re: ARTICLE: Long trip to Ipswich for the under-21s

Was Collins not post Dyche?
by dandeclaret
Tue Apr 09, 2024 2:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: POLL: If we were a Premier League Club - question about playing a game abroad…
Replies: 21
Views: 884

Re: POLL: If we were a Premier League Club - question about playing a game abroad…

Nope.... the continued franchising of sports, does nothing for me. I only attended a couple of Lancashire games per season, but that's stopped now with the Manchester Monster Munch hundred nonsense. There's a big wide world of exciting things out there, if I don't find that the activity aligns with ...
by dandeclaret
Sat Apr 06, 2024 6:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Relegation songs
Replies: 9
Views: 933

Re: Relegation songs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv5xonFSC4c

These songs of freedom......
by dandeclaret
Sat Apr 06, 2024 5:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I’m so sick of Kompany
Replies: 349
Views: 15558

Re: I’m so sick of Kompany

Ilkley claret wrote:
Sat Apr 06, 2024 5:42 pm
More like an inverted yield curve for our American owners
I think that's how I shall refer to it from here on in....
by dandeclaret
Sat Apr 06, 2024 5:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I’m so sick of Kompany
Replies: 349
Views: 15558

Re: I’m so sick of Kompany

A learning curve suggests an upwards trend, as the team learns.

This season feels more like a learning plateau.
by dandeclaret
Fri Apr 05, 2024 10:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brilliant New Burnley Podcast
Replies: 792
Views: 67217

Re: Brilliant New Burnley Podcast

Looks like it might be cached - CTRL and F5 (or the refresh arrow on phone) might clear it. The link for me now definitely has the 33:05 podcast link.
by dandeclaret
Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brilliant New Burnley Podcast
Replies: 792
Views: 67217

Re: Brilliant New Burnley Podcast

If you go to the twitter post, there's a link on there that will play it all the way through. I had the same issue as you originally in apple podcasts, and spotify...
by dandeclaret
Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Police roadblock on Westgate last night
Replies: 37
Views: 4800

Re: Police roadblock on Westgate last night

Operation tortoise in full effect evidently…..
by dandeclaret
Thu Apr 04, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Info - Everton (a)
Replies: 54
Views: 3133

Re: Everton parking

Claret Till I Die wrote:
Thu Apr 04, 2024 11:55 am
That includes my youngest being searched by the police after a sniffer dog sat down by him after we'd walked through a cloud of smoke. Me being the great father that I am told the copper that he'd drugs up his bum....😎
More trauma for the poor young lad :lol: :lol:
by dandeclaret
Thu Apr 04, 2024 11:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Info - Everton (a)
Replies: 54
Views: 3133

Re: Everton parking

Claret Till I Die wrote:
Wed Apr 03, 2024 10:04 pm
L4 9XP Walton Hall Park. About 15/20mins walk but straight away after
Old lad walking at his pace, Somethingfishy walking at a youngsters pace by the looks of it....
by dandeclaret
Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Police roadblock on Westgate last night
Replies: 37
Views: 4800

Re: Police roadblock on Westgate last night

Are the junior jaggers not around any more?
by dandeclaret
Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Double barrelled surnames.
Replies: 73
Views: 2981

Re: Double barrelled surnames.

There has been a spouting of players with double barrelled surnames over the last few years. What I have found strange is how many of them have a surname for a christian name. TRENT Alexander-Arnold BAILEY Peacock-Farrell TAYLOR Harwood-Bellis KEANE Lewis-Potter JONSON Clarke-Harris(P’boro) CONNOR ...
by dandeclaret
Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What's happened to the roof?
Replies: 43
Views: 5298

Re: What's happened to the roof?

Apparently they’ve already contacted Gifton Noel-Williams, and he’s going to head over tomorrow and take a few penalties…. Said he’ll have that bit of metal down in no time. That’s what you call efficient.
by dandeclaret
Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What's happened to the roof?
Replies: 43
Views: 5298

Re: What's happened to the roof?

Most fans moved to the Fanzone to watch the 2nd half, hopefully with free food and drink to compensate for the disruption.

Some fans have found spare seats in hospitality or elsewhere in the stand apparently.
by dandeclaret
Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Has Steven Defour switched his allegiance?
Replies: 22
Views: 3311

Re: Has Steven Defour switched his allegiance?

ISpeds00 wrote:
Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:42 pm
spot the 3 2hats
I carnt, iam unsure if iam looking in the right place……
by dandeclaret
Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ireland train travel
Replies: 13
Views: 1055

Re: ireland train travel

You can pay on the day. Trains aren’t as big as some of those in the UK, but I’ve never had a problem getting a seat whilst travelling up and down the country here. Cork trains pretty much run on the hour, every hour from Heuston.
by dandeclaret
Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Has Steven Defour switched his allegiance?
Replies: 22
Views: 3311

Re: Has Steven Defour switched his allegiance?

Defour Skinheads
by dandeclaret
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Race Across The World
Replies: 34
Views: 3031

Re: Race Across The World

great news
by dandeclaret
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A Lovely Story from Leeds (of all places).
Replies: 29
Views: 2408

Re: A Lovely Story from Leeds (of all places).

DCWat wrote:
Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:41 pm
I’m from just above Bingley (BD16).

If someone asks where I’m from, I’d still always say Bradford (plenty who I know would say Leeds).

(COUGH JDROBBO COUGH)
by dandeclaret
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: International matches with most Burnley links
Replies: 18
Views: 1203

Re: International matches with most Burnley links

Screenshot_20240327-190136~2.jpg This is from the Ireland v England Euro 92 qualifier. Unfortunately only 4 Burnley connections made it to the selected 16: Chris Woods, Lee Dixon, Gordon Cowans and Paul Gascoigne. There was a tantalising teaser on the bench, but it was Gary Stevens and not Trevor S...
by dandeclaret
Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: International matches with most Burnley links
Replies: 18
Views: 1203

Re: International matches with most Burnley links

Royboyclaret wrote:
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:50 pm
Where's Dan the man?......Hope he appreciates the time and effort taken to answer his question?
Top work - Great insights - I know some people on here love a challenge like this.
by dandeclaret
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Policy on taking babies on Turf Moor
Replies: 108
Views: 4231

Re: Policy on taking babies on Turf Moor

fidelcastro wrote:
Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:48 pm
Why?

I don't pay ever increasing prices to watch a football match in order to listen to a baby crying.
Does a baby crying stop you from seeing the game? We all have personal preferences that being in a crowd requires us to be tolerant to others.
by dandeclaret
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Internationals 26-3-24
Replies: 98
Views: 3693

Re: Internationals 26-3-24

Foden, Bellingham, Saka in behind Kane.

Rice and Mainoo as holders.

Toney, Watkins as striker backups

Bowen, Rashford and Grealish as backups in behind.

Maddison, Gordon to miss out.
by dandeclaret
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: International matches with most Burnley links
Replies: 18
Views: 1203

International matches with most Burnley links

One for rainmanman jdrobbo this....

Five current or former players on the pitch in Dublin tonight.... Cullen, Collins, O'Shea, Brady and Amdouni.

When was the last time this number or more were included in a single international?
by dandeclaret
Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tickets required for Newcastle match
Replies: 6
Views: 627

Re: Tickets required for Newcastle match

No sales to Nelsonites apparently....
by dandeclaret
Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chesterfield back in the league
Replies: 46
Views: 2951

Re: Chesterfield back in the league

I remember a cup game there - mid 2000's probably... conservative estimate is that Burnley had 11,463 corners that game, but had to rely on penalties to get them through, after a nil nil draw.

I think the fans were chanting "Ooh It's a Corner" to the tune of the fabled George Oghani song.
by dandeclaret
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jack Cork
Replies: 27
Views: 4237

Re: Jack Cork

Been a class act in every spell he has had with the club. I still don't think we've replaced him (I know some argue with still not replaced Deary). Found it strange that Dyche didn't play him more in the relagation season, and surprised he's not been used at all this season either. Yes, he may have ...
by dandeclaret
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley divisive XI' would be a fun thing to do... Thread worthy!
Replies: 97
Views: 3677

Re: Burnley divisive XI' would be a fun thing to do... Thread worthy!

John Pender - I'm sure I remember people putting 'og' after his last name, due to the number of own goals he apparently scored. But formed good defensive partnerships with Steve Davis MK1 and MK2 (I think?) Sure I remember Gareth Taylor getting some pelters from some fans because of his lack of pac...
by dandeclaret
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley divisive XI' would be a fun thing to do... Thread worthy!
Replies: 97
Views: 3677

Re: Burnley divisive XI' would be a fun thing to do... Thread worthy!

Good thread this - players who I've seen cause plenty of arguments either pre internet in the ground, or post internet on boards / social media etc... Goalkeepers - Kiraly and Hart stand out as the 2 that seemed to most split opinions. Defenders - Shackell, Whooshy, Branchy Midfielders - James O'Con...
by dandeclaret
Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Muric subbed on 82 minutes
Replies: 19
Views: 2788

Re: Muric subbed on 82 minutes

Some unfounded reports of the Kosovan mafia signalling from the crowd that he should be removed.
by dandeclaret
Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ashley Barnes - Horse Racing Ban
Replies: 32
Views: 4143

Re: Ashley Barnes - Horse Racing Ban

What do you make of decline of British horses at the minute, compared to the Irish? Is it just money getting poured into the sport in Ireland? People seem a lot more worried than ever. I seen a tweet yesterday saying there won't be a single British horse in the Irish National this year and only 6 i...
by dandeclaret
Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:38 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ashley Barnes - Horse Racing Ban
Replies: 32
Views: 4143

Re: Ashley Barnes - Horse Racing Ban

If horses are winning at big prices, it's a surprise - and there's little money on them, or the price would collapse. If horses win having, shown no form, and then wins easily with loads of money applied - that's when they are investigated. If you want a good example of this, you can search Ronan Mc...