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by alf_resco
Sat Feb 17, 2024 6:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: VK OUT !!
Replies: 347
Views: 14924

Re: VK OUT !!

Does anyone remember the end of last season when fans were wetting themselves at the prospect of VK being offered/accepting the vacant Spurs job?
Seems a long time ago now ..........
by alf_resco
Fri Feb 16, 2024 2:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Navalny has died
Replies: 51
Views: 3244

Re: Navalny has died

RIP Alexei Navalny - a true hero.
by alf_resco
Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New York
Replies: 63
Views: 3378

Re: New York

Herts Clarets wrote:
Wed Feb 14, 2024 1:50 pm
Par for the course wherever you go these days it seems.
But not in Singapore
by alf_resco
Sat Feb 03, 2024 11:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TRAFFORD
Replies: 808
Views: 29828

Re: TRAFFORD

Last summer, for whatever reason(s), the powers that be decided Muric was not going to be No.1 between the sticks this season. Therefore, it would be logical to assume that any incoming keeper would be palpably better than Muric from the word go, not a "prospect" who may (or may not) grow into the j...
by alf_resco
Fri Feb 02, 2024 10:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: One club man
Replies: 27
Views: 1456

Re: One club man

On holiday recently, I saw a billboard by the side of the road which read:

"Don't look back - you're not heading that way."

It's made me reflect quite a lot ...........
by alf_resco
Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Water meter
Replies: 57
Views: 2421

Re: Water meter

We're on South Staffs Water. 4 bed detached house, just the two of us here these days. 3 yrs ago it was £66 per month x 10 month cycle = £660 pa. Water meter now and DD is £14.40 per month on a 12 month cycle = £172.80 pa. So saving nearly £500 saving per year. Our personal usage hasn't changed but ...
by alf_resco
Sat Jan 13, 2024 10:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Taking football too seriously…
Replies: 29
Views: 2402

Re: Taking football too seriously…

If I make it to the end of next month, I'l be 70. I went to my first game in 1962 aged 8. I've seen everything BFC from fantastic to utter sh*te. In 3 months it'll be 50 yrs since the semi-final defeat at Hillsborough. I was there. Honestly don't think I've ever got over it in that it still hurts. P...
by alf_resco
Sat Jan 13, 2024 11:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mike Tresor
Replies: 184
Views: 10164

Re: Mike Tresor

I really wish folk could learn the difference between"disinterested" and "uninterested."
by alf_resco
Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: "Vomit Inducing" Accent.
Replies: 12
Views: 2115

Re: "Vomit Inducing" Accent.

I remember going to Dudley for the first time in my early twenties; I drove there for some event and I walked as it started with a panel discussion with some locals. I genuinely thought they were goofing around the way they spoke. I didn't realise the accent was so strong in ‘Duddlioy’ Don't confus...
by alf_resco
Thu Jan 11, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vertu
Replies: 6
Views: 1298

Re: Vertu

When one of their cars uses its indicator, is that vertu-signalling?
by alf_resco
Wed Jan 10, 2024 2:44 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

So the evening one was October 22nd.
Thanks !
by alf_resco
Wed Jan 10, 2024 2:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Northampton Town (a) 1986 - assistance needed please
Replies: 14
Views: 1264

Northampton Town (a) 1986 - assistance needed please

We played the Cobblers away twice in 1986, in January (85/86 season) and again in the autumn (86/87 season).
I went to both which we lost, with a friend. One of these was a midweek evening game but I can't find out which one.
Need to know to settle a (very friendly) argument !
Thanks in advance.
by alf_resco
Sun Jan 07, 2024 3:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Northener terrifies Londoners by saying "hello"
Replies: 17
Views: 2586

Re: Northener terrifies Londoners by saying "hello"

Exactly like my first experience on a Birmingham bus where I went to uni 1972. It was a driver-only bus, no conductor and the driver wouldn't give change, which was new to me. When I asked how I was going to pay, he shrugged, pointed his thumb at the lower deck and simply said, "Ask." 5 mins later, ...
by alf_resco
Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:50 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?

Walter Wall Carpets in Quarry Bank, Dudley.
by alf_resco
Mon Dec 18, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Muric or Trafford
Replies: 199
Views: 15790

Re: Muric or Trafford

Muric by a country mile.
Trafford MAY one day be a proper Prem keeper but right now? He's not up to the job.
by alf_resco
Mon Dec 18, 2023 11:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 2353
Views: 284173

Re: January transfer window rumours.

Re-arranging deckchairs on the Titanic comes to mind.
by alf_resco
Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Car insurance question
Replies: 23
Views: 2401

Re: Car insurance question

Come and live in Birmingham.
Most folk just don't bother with motor insurance.
;)
by alf_resco
Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Season ticket.
Replies: 9
Views: 2157

Re: Season ticket.

That was the year we beat Spurs 7-2 at home.
It was rearranged to a Tuesday evening and I think it ended up being our last home game of the season. We were 7-0 up until Jones & Jimmy G got two back for Spurs.
I know cos I was there. :D
by alf_resco
Sun Nov 19, 2023 8:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Autumn Photos 2023
Replies: 65
Views: 6680

Re: Autumn Photos 2023

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Nelson.
Not the one near Burnley
by alf_resco
Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Price if a pint where you live
Replies: 144
Views: 12459

Re: Price if a pint where you live

I was in Aberdovey a few weeks ago and in a bog-standard pub I was charged £8.90 for a glass of pinot grigio for Mrs A and £6.10 for a pint of frankly awful bitter = £15. Needless to say, we (a) didn't have a second round and (b) didn't revisit the place.
by alf_resco
Mon Nov 13, 2023 6:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Covers better than the original
Replies: 240
Views: 16870

Re: Covers better than the original

Billy Paul - Your song.
by alf_resco
Sat Oct 28, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bournemouth v Burnley MATCH THREAD
Replies: 831
Views: 29547

Re: Bournemouth v Burnley MATCH THREAD

There's something strange going on at BFC. I don't know what but there's something happening that we fans aren't being told.
by alf_resco
Fri Oct 27, 2023 6:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Did you meet your partner through football?
Replies: 20
Views: 1445

Re: Did you meet your partner through football?

Tried to edit above post but too late.

Got my ages and yrs wrong.
The game was correct but she was 6 yrs old and they married 27 yrs later
by alf_resco
Fri Oct 27, 2023 6:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Did you meet your partner through football?
Replies: 20
Views: 1445

Re: Did you meet your partner through football?

No, not me.
But on 20th April 1994 when we beat Wimbledon 2-0 on the Turf, my then 16 yr old daughter (and my two sons) was with me.
Little did we know that the bloke she was destined to marry 17 yrs later was in the cricket field end supporting his team.
by alf_resco
Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vancouver
Replies: 20
Views: 2480

Re: Vancouver

Thanks again one and and all.
Will obv be doing some of these - can't do all in two & a half days !
Thank you, Alf.
by alf_resco
Sun Oct 22, 2023 10:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vancouver
Replies: 20
Views: 2480

Re: Vancouver

Too late to edit : I apologise if rude to one reply but seriously, downhill mountain biking for 2 nearly 70 yr olds 100 miles out of Vancouver ? Come on.
by alf_resco
Sun Oct 22, 2023 10:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vancouver
Replies: 20
Views: 2480

Re: Vancouver

Thanks for all the replies (apart from the juvenile on half-term.) Much appreciated. Yes, three nights/ two & a half days before a 14 hr overnighter to NZ is not enough to fully appreciate Vancouver but just thought I'd check out the wise heads on UTC ! Just want to make the most of our short time t...
by alf_resco
Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vancouver
Replies: 20
Views: 2480

Vancouver

Me & Mrs Alf spending 3 nights in Vancouver starting 31st, en route to Auckland.
Any "must- do" tips for two nearly 70 yr olds?
by alf_resco
Fri Oct 13, 2023 11:32 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Willie Morgan MBE
Replies: 37
Views: 4001

Re: Willie Morgan MBE

Logged in just to like this. Great player with Ralphie on the other wing. I was there at Ewood, New Year's Day 1966 when Willie got sent off for having a kick at Mike England. We won 2-0. Also remember a pinpoint cross for Andy Lochhead to head home v West Ham in the 3rd round FA Cup, only for the H...
by alf_resco
Sat Sep 02, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: All the sausages who thought we'd be in the top half
Replies: 83
Views: 5687

Re: All the sausages who thought we'd be in the top half

I rarely post on here but I have read the board virtually every day for some years. Many posts on here tonight are laughable : " VK has lost the plot" to name but one. So I won't bother reading the board anymore. I confidently predict VK wil be an established PL manager having steered the team to mi...
by alf_resco
Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Grandparents looking after grandkids
Replies: 36
Views: 2916

Grandparents looking after grandkids

Who does it? How often? Is it taken for granted? Should your offspring expect you in retirement to look after multiple grandkids?
Genuinely interested how the old uns on this board view this.
by alf_resco
Fri Jun 30, 2023 10:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Next seasons shirt sponsor.
Replies: 338
Views: 16338

Re: Next seasons shirt sponsor.

This is so tiresome.
If it upsets you so much- don't buy a shirt (I've never bought one, ever.)
If that's not enough, don't go on the Turf.
Your choice, as it should always be.
by alf_resco
Tue Jun 27, 2023 10:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Indian Cricket ...
Replies: 43
Views: 2579

Re: West Indian Cricket ...

I'm pretty sure Sobers played a couple of times in Lancashire League... I'd imagine as a guest pro. Possibly for Rishton, and I think, Enfield or Church. A G.Sobers did once turn out at Dill Hall Lane (Enfield) for a representative match against a Lancs League XI - but it was Gerry Sobers, Garfield...
by alf_resco
Sun Jun 18, 2023 10:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Happy fathers day
Replies: 17
Views: 1210

Re: Happy fathers day

44 years since my Dad died. Still miss him.
But lots of love from my own 3 adult kids and 5 grandkids.
by alf_resco
Thu Jun 15, 2023 5:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Florida Golf
Replies: 8
Views: 750

Re: Florida Golf

Golfing in Florida in July is not ideal - it's simply too hot. I lived in SW FL for some time and know many of the courses there - I've only played two or three in the Orlando area as I avoided the place as much as I could. Bear in mind the heat. The practice facilities look great but by the time yo...
by alf_resco
Sun May 07, 2023 4:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: VK Contract
Replies: 127
Views: 9217

Re: VK Contract

As an old-timer following BFC since the very early 60s, it really doesn't get much better than this.
Thanks to VK for committing and AP for setting it all in motion.
Hats off all round. COYC. UTC. NNN.
by alf_resco
Sun Apr 30, 2023 10:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Souness leaves Sky
Replies: 91
Views: 6974

Re: Souness leaves Sky

Does anybody actually bother with pundits any more? I certainly don't, nor presenters either. MOTD I record, watch the match action and fast forward to the next match. At the end of last match, I delete the prograamme. Live football, usually SKY, I have on mute until the starting whistle. Depending...
by alf_resco
Fri Apr 28, 2023 10:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Sun again - Kompany & Spurs
Replies: 331
Views: 24187

Re: The Sun again - Kompany & Spurs

A lot of wishful thinking on this thread.
by alf_resco
Fri Apr 28, 2023 10:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Message from Vinny
Replies: 16
Views: 3546

Re: Message from Vinny

That's a farewell message.
He's going.
Thanks and best wishes VK.
by alf_resco
Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Travelling by road to Bristol tomorrow?
Replies: 5
Views: 701

Travelling by road to Bristol tomorrow?

Just a quick heads-up here. The M5 from Birmingham to Bristol will be hugely busy tomorrow morning due to thousands of Brummies heading to their rented mobile home at Brean/ Burnham and/or caravanners all having a long weekend and also also expect congestion in roadworks at J7 Worcester. I'd allow P...
by alf_resco
Thu Apr 06, 2023 4:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 2022/23: Bristol City v Burnley - Ticket Information
Replies: 70
Views: 5174

Re: Bristol City Tickets

Wheatyclaret wrote:
Thu Apr 06, 2023 4:35 pm
I can only buy 1 ticket. I need 4. Is it 1 per Clarets Number?

I bought 4 using the " friends & family" option.
On general sale since just after lunch today.
by alf_resco
Thu Apr 06, 2023 4:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 2022/23: Bristol City v Burnley - Ticket Information
Replies: 70
Views: 5174

Re: 2022/23: Bristol City v Burnley - Ticket Information

On general sale NOW.
I bought 4 at 2.30pm this aft and I'm not currently a ST holder.
by alf_resco
Thu Apr 06, 2023 3:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bristol City Tickets
Replies: 93
Views: 13024

Re: Bristol City Tickets

Just a heads-up here.
I've just bought 4 tickets for me & family.
I am not currently a ST holder, so general sale must have started.
by alf_resco
Sat Mar 04, 2023 2:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blackpool v Clarets match thread
Replies: 456
Views: 15922

Re: Blackpool v Clarets match thread

Thanks, Hithere
by alf_resco
Sat Mar 04, 2023 2:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blackpool v Clarets match thread
Replies: 456
Views: 15922

Re: Blackpool v Clarets match thread

What's happening with Benson?
Been out since Jan v WBA and weren't we told it was nothing serious?
by alf_resco
Thu Mar 02, 2023 1:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Foster
Replies: 333
Views: 26403

Re: Foster

The "amateur experts" (there's an oxymoron for you) on this board are an embarrassment.
by alf_resco
Fri Feb 24, 2023 1:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: My first Burnley game ....
Replies: 132
Views: 4695

Re: My first Burnley game ....

20/03/1963

Blackpool 0 Burnley 0
by alf_resco
Wed Feb 22, 2023 6:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Films which disappointed you
Replies: 138
Views: 5195

Re: Films which disappointed you

City Hall - Al Pacino, 1996.
I was working in Austria and some local friends dragged me along to the local cinema which showed an English-language film once every month. They thought it was great; I didn't.
by alf_resco
Mon Feb 20, 2023 3:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bob Lord Terracing?
Replies: 110
Views: 7360

Re: Bob Lord Terracing?

I only ever went in the enclosure once, because it was too expensive !
My much older and richer cousin (who rarely went) treated me to see us demolish Napoli 3 - 0 in 1967. The years before and after were always on the Beehole.