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by pompeyclaret
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Policy on taking babies on Turf Moor
Replies: 104
Views: 2675

Re: Policy on taking babies on Turf Moor

Took my son at 3 ISH to a pre-season game, thinking a quiet introduction.

Ended up sleeping most of the 1st half. And was the notorious German game called off at half time, so he saw pretty much nothing.
by pompeyclaret
Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ring camera and doorbell fitter
Replies: 25
Views: 1630

Re: Ring camera and doorbell fitter

I congratulate marketers for having people pay an annual subscription for a door bell! I'm still in my 30s, and can see it might have uses, but not for me. Brought a wireless doorbell, 2 plugs that make sound around the house (some sounds are awful!!) for about £15. No subscription. Really wanted an...
by pompeyclaret
Thu Feb 29, 2024 10:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cup finals clash
Replies: 7
Views: 1513

Re: Cup finals clash

realistically you'd fancy wolves over Coventry, and Leicester have a chance at Chelsea, but under 50%. Even if they both won, they'd be joined in the semi-finals by City & Liverpool/ Utd. They'd likely lose to either, and if drawn against each other, Leicester would be favourites, who should be prom...
by pompeyclaret
Mon Feb 12, 2024 10:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 2023/24: West Ham United v Burnley – Ticket Information
Replies: 45
Views: 2331

Re: 2023/24: West Ham United v Burnley – Ticket Information

Just a note for anyone not realising, it's mother's day, so kiboshed that idea :roll:
by pompeyclaret
Sat Jan 20, 2024 5:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hobbies outside of Football and Burnley FC
Replies: 70
Views: 3386

Re: Hobbies outside of Football and Burnley FC

Joined Merlin last year, so working at themeparks & Lego a lot. Getting sets very reduced in price and just came back from Legoland California, seeing everything behind the scenes pretty awesome.
Hoping to take the family to new thorpe park ride in spring (or myself with 'work') :D
by pompeyclaret
Wed Dec 13, 2023 9:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Marrakesh - do's and dont's please
Replies: 21
Views: 2907

Re: Marrakesh - do's and dont's please

We got a guide to show us around, would get a recommended one! Was pretty cheap and made other people hassle you less. Careful with the roads, which are beyond bonkers, bikes heavy loaded and with kids, donkeys, cars, everything and lanes mean nothing. Also ensure you have cash as many places won't ...
by pompeyclaret
Fri Dec 08, 2023 3:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Trains
Replies: 30
Views: 4344

Re: Trains

If you have the time a Megabus is about £20
by pompeyclaret
Fri Dec 08, 2023 3:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Broadband
Replies: 29
Views: 2753

Re: Broadband

Got broadband and phone with virgin, was meant to go to over £50/ month, they offered £30 on a deal. I asked if they could improve, and got to £28, which I said wasn't great, but guess easier than moving. Then they said £21 a month, which is cheaper than I'm paying now! Realistically doesn't cost th...
by pompeyclaret
Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: O/T Philippines Travel Advice
Replies: 16
Views: 1188

Re: O/T Philippines Travel Advice

I went 20 ish years ago, great memories. Didn't like Cebu much, but probably more down to it being a city and getting sick. Bohol was my favourite, chocolate hills, Tarsier (tiny monkeys), some great waterfalls and was very raw. Was at Boracay too, was nice, amazing sands, but hear has become very m...
by pompeyclaret
Thu Oct 26, 2023 11:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Driving to Bournemouth
Replies: 26
Views: 3790

Re: Driving to Bournemouth

Was in Poole last week, 2 hours from just north of Portsmouth, so 6 from Lancashire shouldn't be grumbled at!
by pompeyclaret
Thu Sep 28, 2023 7:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 2023/24: Luton Town v Burnley – Ticket Information
Replies: 105
Views: 7990

Re: 2023/24: Luton Town v Burnley – Ticket Information

Luton site says about parking in town for free at power court..
by pompeyclaret
Wed Sep 27, 2023 11:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cup draw
Replies: 158
Views: 17871

Re: Cup draw

looks like we have a 50/50 chance of a 'lower' team to play, so as long as we get a good draw, we'd stand a chance home or away with these.

Not sure if an away leg against a bigger team, with the prospect of a morale sapping heavy defeat, would help the cause, but there's always hope ;)
by pompeyclaret
Wed Aug 02, 2023 12:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Premier League Odds
Replies: 31
Views: 2935

Re: Premier League Odds

I'd include Bournemouth and Palace in the list. Palace without Zaha scoring could be an issue, not the greatest squads.

Think West Ham will be fine, and Everton will be too with some shrewd signings.

Top half finish bet to be placed for us.
by pompeyclaret
Tue Aug 01, 2023 12:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Third kit
Replies: 101
Views: 6186

Re: Third kit

Guess we couldn't wear the away kit at Wolves, but would be a struggle to think of a team that would clash with our home & away kits!

But sure they'll wear it a few times to justify the £55 charge.

We going to follow Brentford ever and only change kits every two years?
by pompeyclaret
Tue Aug 01, 2023 10:48 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New Shirt - Quality Control
Replies: 11
Views: 1009

Re: New Shirt - Quality Control

surely even if you've chucked the receipt, you can only purchase the shirt from the club, and it was only released the other week? How could they argue you brought it from anywhere else, or longer ago to not be in question?
by pompeyclaret
Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:12 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: O/T Paving Recommendation??
Replies: 6
Views: 638

Re: O/T Paving Recommendation??

Just had a 45sqm patio laid, makes the garden look complete. Have a slightly larger grassed area too, as want the nature as well as the practicality (hate fake grass!). If you're looking for low maintenance grass, you can get the robo grass cutters. Personally it's a job I enjoy, but want a robo vac...
by pompeyclaret
Mon Jul 10, 2023 6:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Luton away
Replies: 64
Views: 6996

Re: Luton away

Would anyone feel right taking 3 points by default if they can't fulfill their fixture :lol:
by pompeyclaret
Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: London travel/attraction advice
Replies: 25
Views: 1486

Re: London travel/attraction advice

You can walk from Buckingham Palace, to Trafalgar Sq and Leicester Sq (lego store if of interest) and is only a mile. Houses of Parliament/ big ben/ Westminster Abbey & London Eye all in close proximity too, and should be ok for a little stroll with breaks. Lots to see, would recommend the London Ey...
by pompeyclaret
Thu Jun 22, 2023 1:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mortgages
Replies: 345
Views: 13825

Re: Mortgages

I fixed in Jan 22 when buying our house, and had a bad rate due to issues with my ex-wife. The idea was 2 years of higher rate (around 4%) then a reduction in Jan 24 when we renewed, with a better credit score. Now with all the rate rises, we are looking at £1,000 extra a month+ on our mortgage, wel...
by pompeyclaret
Sat Jun 10, 2023 7:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: B&M
Replies: 31
Views: 3694

Re: B&M

The Mrs loves a shop in these sort of shops.

Call it Barry & Mike's, what it's known as in our house now, clearly bored wondering around their stores making stuff up!
by pompeyclaret
Mon Jun 05, 2023 2:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Friendlies
Replies: 25
Views: 3613

Re: Friendlies

My son was almost 3 for the Hannover game for his first turf visit, memorable for the wrong reasons!
by pompeyclaret
Wed May 24, 2023 9:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kompany to City time frame.
Replies: 44
Views: 2519

Re: Kompany to City time frame.

Arteta was the assistant at City then 1st job at Arsenal.

Pep managed the B team at Barca before getting the top job.

Xavi managed in Saudi and is now managing Barca.

Don't think Vinnie needs to go anywhere after Burnley before City IF he does well/ we play well.
by pompeyclaret
Thu May 18, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Everton
Replies: 72
Views: 7475

Re: Everton

West Ham had to pay £20m to Sheffield Utd, and that was over 10 years ago. To me it's a similar offense, ie having players you shouldn't have to gain an advantage. Therefore would expect compensation to be along similar lines, plus TV revenue inflation amount. Confused how any team that doesn't fini...
by pompeyclaret
Sat May 13, 2023 12:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sheffield Wednesday
Replies: 54
Views: 5836

Re: Sheffield Wednesday

Didn't realise they had Norris in goal, another loan player doing well, even if no clarets future
by pompeyclaret
Tue May 09, 2023 12:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Battle to Stay In the Premier League
Replies: 34
Views: 1929

Re: Battle to Stay In the Premier League

Southampton are down.

Leeds I fancy to join them.

Feels a coin flip on Forest or Foxes, too close to call and the form/ leauge table can go out the window at this time of season.

Keeps some excitement before there is no football for months :?
by pompeyclaret
Fri May 05, 2023 3:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1224964

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

What's with the value of the new loan?

I'm an accountant, and oddly like to keep things simple. Did Mr Pace (or someone) go searching the institutions (or Ms Coates) and ask for £39,748,458? Not £37,750,000. Or even just a round £40m!? :roll:
by pompeyclaret
Fri May 05, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Transfer embargo - update?
Replies: 49
Views: 8893

Re: Transfer embargo - update?

https://www.efl.com/-more/governance/embargoes/

officially gone but no announcement?
by pompeyclaret
Tue May 02, 2023 9:23 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ground Developments
Replies: 190
Views: 10684

Re: Ground Developments

Ideally we'd do what Spurs did and knock down everything and start again, moving the pitch slightly away from Harry Potts way to make use of the whole site. No one likes the 'new' stands and the BL and CS are both well past their best. Build a 24/25k seater, decent corporate, disabled, catering faci...
by pompeyclaret
Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: All time Burnley managers first 50 games
Replies: 4
Views: 661

Re: All time Burnley managers first 50 games

Is this accurate? Thought we won 9 or 10 in a row over Christmas/ new year, but max wins is 6 or so?

Either way many nice green squares!
by pompeyclaret
Wed Apr 12, 2023 9:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Euro 2028 joint bid UK & ROI
Replies: 18
Views: 1098

Re: Euro 2028 joint bid UK & ROI

Doing villa park up, but anfield will be 60k+, redeveloped, surely better than the 50k Everton stadium?

They should put the other 4 home nations in another mini tournament to decide who qualifies automatically, then the other 3 go into normal qualification groups
by pompeyclaret
Sat Apr 08, 2023 6:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Barnes says end of an era..
Replies: 137
Views: 9763

Re: Barnes says end of an era..

If leicester go down, could we get Harvey instead :D
by pompeyclaret
Tue Mar 14, 2023 11:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New PL Name & Number Design
Replies: 15
Views: 1367

Re: New PL Name & Number Design

is there much difference from the current numbers/ names? Has someone been paid how much for these 'new designs'?
by pompeyclaret
Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BT Broadband/TV bill going up by 14.4%
Replies: 21
Views: 1261

Re: BT Broadband/TV bill going up by 14.4%

dougcollins wrote:
Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:16 pm
Are there any providers (apart from Virgin) who DON'T use the BT/Openreach network?
You can get broadband via 4G or 5G- 3 mobile do this sure others must, but have heard mixed reviews and will depend on your area/ coverage.
by pompeyclaret
Fri Feb 24, 2023 12:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BT Broadband/TV bill going up by 14.4%
Replies: 21
Views: 1261

Re: BT Broadband/TV bill going up by 14.4%

council tax will be 5% (or 4.9%), sure I read about it being the max they could increase. Gov trying to ensure pay rises aren't in double digits, as just feeds into more inflation, which isn't a good thing. CPI doesn't include rent/ mortgage costs, which have gone up, but not generally by the same a...
by pompeyclaret
Mon Feb 20, 2023 7:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mobile phone advice
Replies: 46
Views: 2424

Re: Mobile phone advice

Have a Mi, Chinese, much cheaper and same specs as Samsung. Even converted the lady and kids!

SIM only too, much cheaper
by pompeyclaret
Fri Feb 17, 2023 12:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: EE bill increasing by 14.4%
Replies: 12
Views: 1796

Re: EE bill increasing by 14.4%

Most have in the t&cs about RPI+4% ish, so isn't a surprise.
Switch to a SIM only and pay peanuts
by pompeyclaret
Fri Jan 13, 2023 1:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: December goal of the month
Replies: 4
Views: 804

December goal of the month

After Vinnies win for Manager of month, and Anass FA cup goal of round, time for EFL goal of December. Hopefully a vote for JBG.

https://www.efl.com/news/2023/january/v ... the-month/
by pompeyclaret
Thu Jan 12, 2023 11:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Happy Birthday, CT
Replies: 61
Views: 2599

Re: Happy Birthday, CT

Happy Birthday from the south coast
by pompeyclaret
Tue Jan 10, 2023 11:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 3424
Views: 449196

Re: January transfer window rumours.

Leeds United transfer news: Georginio Rutter close to signing from Hoffenheim in club-record £35.3m deal

How can someone with a record of 2 goals this season ( in 17 games) and 11 in 64 overall be worth €40m. Think our scouts would find something similar for €4m (or less!)
by pompeyclaret
Fri Dec 16, 2022 1:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Audio v visual learning
Replies: 35
Views: 3055

Re: Audio v visual learning

I would always read and write notes, even if I never looked at them again, to reinforce the reading.

Listening I normally switch off, or maybe that's just when certain people speak :lol:
by pompeyclaret
Mon Dec 05, 2022 1:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Coventry City
Replies: 155
Views: 21334

Re: Coventry City

Would imagine he is re-negotiating the rent. If Wasps aren't playing there, seems odd to lose out on matchday income.
by pompeyclaret
Mon Dec 05, 2022 10:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Railway workers' pay offer
Replies: 152
Views: 7169

Re: Railway workers' pay offer

Drivers are paid alot, more than other key workers, so don't see their need for a strike. How many people still buy tickets from a person? Can see why these are being phased out. Driverless trains are common in other countries, and even in UK, so this should be rolled out more. Normal people can't g...
by pompeyclaret
Wed Nov 30, 2022 10:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Agree or Dont Agree...????
Replies: 27
Views: 2730

Re: Agree or Dont Agree...????

US has a joint bid, massive market, and part of sharing the WC around the world. Not many in South America can hold it, so realistically the US will have some involvement more often than other parts of the world. Compare to Europe, where you have Spain/France/Germany/Italy/UK/ Russia (no more) all c...
by pompeyclaret
Mon Nov 28, 2022 11:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Scottish football to reduce heading during training
Replies: 13
Views: 786

Re: Scottish football to reduce heading during training

Not an expert in this area, but there is clearly a link between heading and dementia/ brain related injuries in footballers. However, how much of them are due to older heavier balls? Do players header less now we have carpet like pitches and play on the deck more? If heading has such related injurie...
by pompeyclaret
Thu Nov 24, 2022 12:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: classic football shirts
Replies: 7
Views: 1161

classic football shirts

20% off for anyone interested in a new kit.
by pompeyclaret
Tue Oct 25, 2022 1:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Agadir/Taghazout (Morocco) in January - tips, advice
Replies: 16
Views: 961

Re: Agadir/Taghazout (Morocco) in January - tips, advice

Was in Morocco last year, did just outside Rabat for 4 nights and Marrakesh for 3 nights. Very different experience. Did a camel ride in the dessert, and saw the Ozoud waterfalls, but quite a track from Agadir. Would advise against driving, more so in Marrakesh. Signs in multiple languages and all s...
by pompeyclaret
Thu Oct 13, 2022 4:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: QPR game moved to Sunday
Replies: 8
Views: 2182

Re: QPR game moved to Sunday

huff, had just organised to go away Saturday evening after the game :roll:
by pompeyclaret
Thu Oct 13, 2022 9:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blood Donations
Replies: 48
Views: 1843

Re: Blood Donations

have given blood since I was 18, when my girlfriends at the time mum used to go get organs from (mostly) motorbike accidents. 53 donations now, hoping to get to 80 before I'm 50. Did used to prefer the vans coming to work, but get they're more expensive. Appointments easy to book online, get reminde...