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by Claret Toni
Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Weghorst
Replies: 129
Views: 6773

Re: Weghorst

mybloodisclaret wrote:
Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:36 pm
Must put another £30 on his value.
That much! Remember it is Scotland
by Claret Toni
Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 1966
Replies: 23
Views: 1785

Re: 1966

I see there's a headline lower down on the page letting us know that the Manchester United youngster, George Best, passed Busby's test. Maybe it was a test at that United party in Belgrade mentioned later in the article, where the senior pros set youngsters initiation tests and they let Matt know. A...
by Claret Toni
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Brentford - Player Ratings
Replies: 136
Views: 7087

Re: Burnley v Brentford - Player Ratings

Muric 8 - Splendid 1 on 1 save in the 1st half, distribution quick and virtually faultless, dealt with the aerial battering, and seemed to inspire confidence in the back 4 - oh and spared O'Shea's blushes. A very good performance. Assignon 7 - did well up against Toney, and good combinations with Vi...
by Claret Toni
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford's Contract
Replies: 168
Views: 9840

Re: James Trafford's Contract

This sounds like absolute ********. Didnt Kewell get injured in the Champs lg final early doors? If you were to re-read my post, you would see that I mentioned the rumour giving examples, then stated the rumour was most likely false by stating he didn't start the 2007 Champions league Final. Nevert...
by Claret Toni
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford's Contract
Replies: 168
Views: 9840

Re: James Trafford's Contract

I've read that Harry Kewell had a clause in his Liverpool contract that he would start in all major finals and, perhaps surprisingly, started the 2005 Champions League final. He was subbed early in the 1st half. He started the 2006 FA Cup Final and was subbed early in the 2nd half. Both of these app...
by Claret Toni
Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jim Ratcliffe and his begging bowl
Replies: 18
Views: 1690

Re: Jim Ratcliffe and his begging bowl

Isn't that the point- he IS asking for public money, as he claims it will be used as a national stadium. Doesn't that mean the FA control who play there, not Manchester United? I really don't know who owns the FA, but unless it's the Government (which I doubt), why should the FA control who plays a...
by Claret Toni
Wed Feb 21, 2024 10:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wembley of the North
Replies: 21
Views: 2026

Re: Wembley of the North

Perhaps Sir Jim could approach the Venkys for a bit of funding. They seem to splash their money on hopeless causes. Could twin the arena with Wimbledon and have a few tennis matches there. I believe they're expecting tennis balls to be available soon - might be a bit cold for strawberries and cream,...
by Claret Toni
Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blackburn......
Replies: 212
Views: 20248

Re: Blackburn......

Burnleyareback2 wrote:
Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:58 pm
Anyone know how I can join this group?
Probably need to adopt an appropriate user name; perhaps Trigger, Dobbin or Steed.
by Claret Toni
Sun Feb 04, 2024 12:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Fulham - Player Ratings
Replies: 115
Views: 6853

Re: Burnley v Fulham - Player Ratings

Well that wasn't very good was it. Trafford 6 - hesitant for the 2nd, perhaps should nave done better, and did later in the 1st half when he headed clear another through ball clear. Some decent saves Assignon 7 - looks a proper full back, and another potential left winger ;) O’Shea 5 - not helped b...
by Claret Toni
Sun Feb 04, 2024 12:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Fulham - Player Ratings
Replies: 115
Views: 6853

Re: Burnley v Fulham - Player Ratings

Well that wasn't very good was it. Trafford 6 - hesitant for the 2nd, perhaps should nave done better, and did later in the 1st half when he headed clear another through ball clear. Some decent saves Assignon 7 - looks a proper full back, and another potential left winger ;) O’Shea 5 - not helped by...
by Claret Toni
Fri Feb 02, 2024 10:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: More young signings
Replies: 56
Views: 3341

Re: More young signings

You'll never win anything with kids.... For what it's worth those United kids were exceptional - Neville Brothers, Scholes, Beckham, Butt - and that's just the one's I can remember who all won loads of England caps, and then there was Giggs who played for Wales (but only when Sir Alex let him). I'd...
by Claret Toni
Wed Jan 24, 2024 3:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Obafemi becomes a Lion
Replies: 103
Views: 7721

Re: ARTICLE: Obafemi becomes a Lion

ecc wrote:
Wed Jan 24, 2024 8:59 am


My wife doesn't know anything about football.
She should post on here. She'd feel right at home. ;)
by Claret Toni
Tue Jan 09, 2024 4:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mr Bates vs the Post Office
Replies: 305
Views: 28426

Re: Mr Bates vs the Post Office

Paymaster General John Glen - a cabinet minister - has gone on the record as saying he welcomes the decision. "Holding those accountable for this tragic miscarriage of justice is essential," he says, adding Paula Vennells's decision helps maintain "the integrity of the honours system." Like John Gle...
by Claret Toni
Thu Dec 28, 2023 6:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The End of Roverrrrrrrsss?
Replies: 25
Views: 3070

Re: The End of Roverrrrrrrsss?

Clicked onto this thread hoping for some good news, and got this!

To say I'm disappointed just doesn't come close; absolutely ****** off and you're getting there.
by Claret Toni
Thu Dec 28, 2023 6:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Liverpool fans keeping the match ball
Replies: 21
Views: 2823

Re: Liverpool fans keeping the match ball

Isn't it a criminal offence to throw objects onto the field of play ;)
by Claret Toni
Thu Dec 28, 2023 6:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Replies: 74
Views: 4441

Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?

Jack the Chipper

A fish and chip shop based in Whitechapel
by Claret Toni
Thu Sep 14, 2023 8:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Top 100 players according to GDC
Replies: 33
Views: 2422

Re: Top 100 players according to GDC

86
by Claret Toni
Tue Sep 12, 2023 1:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New word on me?
Replies: 22
Views: 2564

Re: New word on me?

aibohphobia

The fear of palindromes
by Claret Toni
Sat Sep 09, 2023 4:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leeds fan jailed for attacking Eddie Howe
Replies: 79
Views: 5398

Re: Leeds fan jailed for attacking Eddie Howe

I'm frankly astonished that a prison sentence is considered the most appropriate punishment for this. The prisons are already reported to be overburdened and adding this clown just puts further pressure on them and cost to the tax-payer - i.e. you and me. Community service on Saturday afternoons, wi...
by Claret Toni
Sat Sep 09, 2023 4:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Be honest.
Replies: 56
Views: 6192

Re: Be honest.

Recognised Brownhill and the new lad we bought in January, Foster; also Gudmundsson, Cullen. The left back looked familiar. When Beyer was subbed I recognised him but seemed to be a slower version :-)
by Claret Toni
Fri Sep 01, 2023 2:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Shambles, 3 words
Replies: 94
Views: 7180

Re: Shambles, 3 words

I am a rebel
by Claret Toni
Thu Aug 31, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ekdal
Replies: 28
Views: 6080

Re: Ekdal

Mid October is after the international break
by Claret Toni
Wed Aug 23, 2023 8:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10691
Views: 790516

Re: Russia Invades

Evidently a nick name of the Wagner forces is orchestra.

So surprise, surprise Putin in a speech tonight commemorating the battle of Kursk stands in front of an orchestra. Just letting everyone know who authorised the plane crash that killed another 9 individuals.
by Claret Toni
Tue Aug 01, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Happy Yorkshire Day
Replies: 33
Views: 2023

Re: Happy Yorkshire Day

Ah Yorkshire, I remember it well. Those childhood memories:

Padlock on the dustbin, teabags on the washing line.
by Claret Toni
Wed Jul 26, 2023 10:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Davison Sanchez
Replies: 50
Views: 4813

Re: Davison Sanchez

I assume Spurs will be able to convince who ever they need to that the source of funding was not subject to sanctions - it was the fans who paid their hard earned roubles at the gate your honour - yeah well. But how on earth can they persuade Sanchez to go. Tell him he's on big money - great in Russ...
by Claret Toni
Mon Jul 17, 2023 9:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610758

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

All languages move on and English is no exception, and as the home of the language I'd argue that we haven't corrupted our native tongue, merely moved it on; using gotten in the USA is simply a reminder of their colonial past. I was, of course, greatly amused to see that it's Vino blanco that draws ...
by Claret Toni
Sat Jul 15, 2023 6:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610758

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

Newcastleclaret93 wrote:
Sat Jul 15, 2023 6:33 pm
[quote=Cooclaret post_id=2132908 time=<a href="tel:1689442128">1689442128</a> user_id=7849]
Wonder if the mods will allow this comment to stand?
After that reaction, I’m starting to think he might actually be Nixon
[/quote]

Think he would just have blocked him
by Claret Toni
Wed Jul 12, 2023 10:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610758

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

Juan Tanamera wrote:
Wed Jul 12, 2023 9:53 pm


I've yet to see a rumour to say we're signing a false forward. 😆😆
That was a previous window - -Wout Weghorst
by Claret Toni
Wed Jul 12, 2023 3:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Underrated things
Replies: 50
Views: 3797

Re: Underrated things

2 Bee Holed wrote:
Wed Jul 12, 2023 10:12 am


It was a joke, and I do have a dry sense of humour.

However, I do admit the third party could be equine.
Alert, alert. Potential Rovers infestation.
by Claret Toni
Wed Jul 12, 2023 3:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Overrated things...
Replies: 235
Views: 11423

Re: Overrated things...

Most Classic cars.

If they were that good, they would still be in production.
by Claret Toni
Tue Jul 11, 2023 11:52 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: If the Season starts tommorrow
Replies: 23
Views: 1348

Re: If the Season starts tommorrow

AGENT_CLARET wrote:
Tue Jul 11, 2023 10:53 am

If you have nothing to say then say nothing
Nothing
by Claret Toni
Mon Jul 10, 2023 3:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610758

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

With the imminent announcement of Trafford due, I just wonder with all things being equal if VK thinks he is potentially the best keeper from him and Bart and was the first choice. Obviously, size of fee and therefore value for money, availability, readiness for the premier league all come into it....
by Claret Toni
Sun Jul 09, 2023 10:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610758

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

Harwood Bellis “I think he’s (Trafford) the best keeper I have ever seen” Certainly high praise from someone that has played/trained with a lot of keepers If memory serves me right, I think THB has seen Muric play a bit - but I guess he's also seen Edersen as well. Perhaps it's just hyperbole ;)
by Claret Toni
Fri Jul 07, 2023 10:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610758

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

I thought Ellis Simms was being lined up to replace Gyokeres, but looks like he's gone to Derby.
by Claret Toni
Wed Jul 05, 2023 10:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chess puzzle
Replies: 112
Views: 4569

Re: Chess puzzle

Nonayforever wrote:
Wed Jul 05, 2023 10:18 pm
So what's the answer ?

If white queen moves to g8 then black Knight puts white in check, so more than two moves.
Bishop takes knight mate.
by Claret Toni
Mon Jul 03, 2023 7:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chess puzzle
Replies: 112
Views: 4569

Re: Chess puzzle

White playing up the table?
by Claret Toni
Fri Jun 30, 2023 11:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610758

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

F**k being respectful - if I ever posted on their board I've got thirty years of angst to unload - I'd be banned after my first post! Well I posted on their board suggesting they get behind their manager at the time, Paul Ince. I remarked that the Claret fans were doing their part in getting behind...
by Claret Toni
Thu Jun 29, 2023 4:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Daft pictures or jokes
Replies: 614
Views: 125310

Re: Daft pictures or jokes

If you ever testify in court: A policeman was being cross-examined by a defence Barrister who was trying to undermine the policeman's credibility... Q: "Officer did you see my client fleeing the scene?" A: "No sir. But I subsequently observed a person matching the description of the offender, runnin...
by Claret Toni
Wed Jun 28, 2023 2:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610758

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

Everton also rumoured to be looking at Gyokeres, no big surprise there I guess.
by Claret Toni
Mon Jun 26, 2023 8:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610758

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

I recall England Captain Bobby Moore's comment to England Manager Sir Alf Ramsey following the final international match of a season - "See you in September."

..and Sir Alf's response - "If selected."

Perhaps Muric is just grounded.
by Claret Toni
Sat Jun 24, 2023 12:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Weghorst
Replies: 485
Views: 45060

Re: Weghorst

Cooclaret wrote:
Sat Jun 24, 2023 10:17 am


He isn’t good enough for MU as a 9. That’s true.

But he was exceptional for them as a hybrid 10.
He was better as a 12
by Claret Toni
Sun Jun 18, 2023 9:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your biggest sporting achievements?
Replies: 145
Views: 6527

Re: Your biggest sporting achievements?

Is it just me or are there one or two claims on here that sound like complete BS? 🤔 Sorry you feel this way - it was some 40+ years ago, when I was working in West Cumbria. I used to go and watch "Der Reds" in mid-week when they had a home match - Colin Blant was playing at the back for them at the...
by Claret Toni
Sun Jun 18, 2023 4:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610758

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

Tricky Trevor wrote:
Sun Jun 18, 2023 3:10 pm
If you take out penalties Harry Kane only has two for England.
Mentioning Harry Kane and penalties really should be a no, no.
by Claret Toni
Sun Jun 18, 2023 4:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your biggest sporting achievements?
Replies: 145
Views: 6527

Re: Your biggest sporting achievements?

Scoring the only goal in a 5-1 defeat in the Barnoldswick derby for Rainhall Road School against Gisburn Road School in 1962, aged 9. News of that achievement must have been noticed by the eminent Football League Club Workington Town, 'cos I received a phone call 13 years later asking if I'd like to...
by Claret Toni
Fri Jun 16, 2023 9:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610758

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

Reportedly a link in the Mail (yes I know), Burnley in the hunt to sign Japan striker Keito Nakamura, 22, from LASK (Austria).

Borussia Dortmund, Liverpool and Aston Villa also interested.
by Claret Toni
Thu Jun 15, 2023 9:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Worst hotel you have ever stayed?
Replies: 71
Views: 3897

Re: Worst hotel you have ever stayed?

Now i did convince the wife to travel to Afganistan in 93 , we we stayed 3 nights in Jalalabad the hotel room ( if you could call it that ) had no windows a broken Russian fridge and shrapnel holes all over the walls and door . It was an interesting spot , ohhh and we are still married . So I take ...
by Claret Toni
Thu Jun 15, 2023 9:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Weghorst
Replies: 485
Views: 45060

Re: Weghorst

Whatever the view - be it shite, magnificent or anywhere in between, there is one thing I do know:

He didn't score last night (again).
by Claret Toni
Tue Jun 13, 2023 7:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Northerners: A History
Replies: 50
Views: 2803

Re: Northerners: A History

My wife was a North Country girl.

She thought the south started at Kendal. ;)
by Claret Toni
Sun Jun 11, 2023 5:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: People who talk about themselves all the time…
Replies: 28
Views: 3029

Re: People who talk about themselves all the time…

Clovius Boofus wrote:
Sun Jun 11, 2023 9:04 am
I never talk about myself. The people that do are full of themselves and egotistical. I perfer people who are self-effacing and modest, like myself.
A modest man, with much to be modest about. ;)