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by williamjblazkowicz
Tue Aug 01, 2023 8:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Nathan Tella!
Replies: 350
Views: 24721

Re: Free Nathan Tella!

I was fine with it because I assumed that it meant Tella was about to be announced. It appears nothing is imminent so it's a bit misguided and unprofessional, in my opinion. But not the end of the world either.
by williamjblazkowicz
Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Owen Dodgson and Jez Davies
Replies: 13
Views: 4254

Re: Owen Dodgson and Jez Davies

Interesting to read that in Davies' bio on the club site that he was "brought to the attention of Burnley via the Club’s official partner AiSCOUT".
by williamjblazkowicz
Tue Jul 25, 2023 11:02 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Away kit leaked
Replies: 279
Views: 12707

Re: Away kit leaked

It's an absolute abomination.
by williamjblazkowicz
Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Next seasons kit
Replies: 657
Views: 59700

Re: Next seasons kit

ŽižkovClaret wrote:
Mon Jul 24, 2023 7:30 pm
You're not wrong, but id imagine that's more for players than punters
Probably. Am I right in thinking players under 18 can't wear a gambling sponsor? So if a 17-year-old was to break into our first team, they'd have a different shirt with no sponsor (or a different sponsor)?
by williamjblazkowicz
Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Next seasons kit
Replies: 657
Views: 59700

Re: Next seasons kit

bumba wrote:
Mon Jul 24, 2023 5:01 pm
Your mate is wrong unfortunately, I emailed Umbro and asked because I'd have one without the sponsor.
Contractually obliged to sell with logo on and come pre printed there saying 🤔
I thought as much to be honest! Shame really as kits look so much better without sponsors. Thanks anyway!
by williamjblazkowicz
Sun Jul 23, 2023 9:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Next seasons kit
Replies: 657
Views: 59700

Re: Next seasons kit

A mate has told me that it's possible to request a shirt "from the supplier" without a sponsor if the sponsor is a betting company. "They have to do it because of religious beliefs etc". I've not heard of this before. Is this true or is he talking rubbish?
by williamjblazkowicz
Sat Jul 22, 2023 6:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Grandparents looking after grandkids
Replies: 36
Views: 2916

Re: Grandparents looking after grandkids

I think it's less common than it used to be. I think people are, on average, having children later nowadays -- often well into their 30s as opposed to 20s. As a result, grandparents are generally older. I'm sure I was looked after by my grandparents a bit as a child. My wife certainly was looked aft...
by williamjblazkowicz
Wed Jul 12, 2023 12:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Next seasons kit
Replies: 657
Views: 59700

Re: Next seasons kit

Yep, my first thought on seeing it was "Villa". Only normal when you combine the colours and the sponsor. I don't mind it overall but, then again, I haven't bought a Burnley shirt in at least a decade so I suppose it doesn't really matter what I think!
by williamjblazkowicz
Fri Jun 30, 2023 11:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Agyei swaps Crewe for Orient
Replies: 3
Views: 604

Re: ARTICLE: Agyei swaps Crewe for Orient

I hadn't kept up with him but great to see he did so well last season. Will be interesting to see if he can do it in League One next!
by williamjblazkowicz
Wed May 31, 2023 8:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Full Sleeve Tattoos
Replies: 73
Views: 4285

Re: Full Sleeve Tattoos

gawthorpe_view wrote:
Tue May 30, 2023 7:22 pm
Not a good look on the beach when you're 70+
Probably.
😆
Who does look good on the beach when they're 70+, tattooed or not? It must be a very short list!
by williamjblazkowicz
Wed May 17, 2023 7:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Classic Football Shirts
Replies: 53
Views: 4087

Re: Classic Football Shirts

I’m surprised nobody else has mentioned this but doesn’t Alan Pace dislike having a betting firm as our sponsor? I seem to remember him saying he’d review that when he first came to the club.
by williamjblazkowicz
Sat Mar 11, 2023 6:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1224659

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

I must admit if he walked past me in the street I wouldn’t know who he was. If you could equate him (in terms of standing and reputation in American football and the American public as a whole) to anyone in our football, who would it be? Think of any of the best players in the history of football t...
by williamjblazkowicz
Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:12 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Films which disappointed you
Replies: 138
Views: 5188

Re: Films which disappointed you

Swizzlestick wrote:
Thu Feb 23, 2023 7:12 am
I don’t watch many films, but somehow ended up watching this, and good grief it’s atrocious.
To be fair, I can't say too much bad about it :lol: But it's not a good sign that it sent me to sleep.
by williamjblazkowicz
Thu Feb 23, 2023 6:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Films which disappointed you
Replies: 138
Views: 5188

Re: Films which disappointed you

Salt - I fell asleep during it. I never usually fall asleep (certainly don’t nap) unless it’s night and I’m in bed.

Chicago - Expectations were already low because I hate musicals with a passion. It still found a way to disappoint.

Happy Gilmore - Adam Sandler just isn’t funny.
by williamjblazkowicz
Sun Feb 12, 2023 9:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tella conundrum
Replies: 104
Views: 8640

Re: Tella conundrum

I hope we can sign him. He's having a great season and playing with a smile on his face. I find it a bit odd some Saints fans have decided he's not good enough for the PL. He's only 23. No reason he can't continue to improve as a player.
by williamjblazkowicz
Mon Aug 15, 2022 6:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lenny Johnrose RIP
Replies: 126
Views: 5585

Re: Lenny Johnrose RIP

That's sad news. He was a very good, no-nonsense player for us and an even better person. He did great things in raising awareness for MND. Here's a link to the fundraising page he'd set up:

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/project92
by williamjblazkowicz
Thu Jul 28, 2022 11:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Vitinho signs in at Burnley
Replies: 94
Views: 7629

Re: ARTICLE: Vitinho signs in at Burnley

I'm so confused by this one. While I've not had as much time to keep up with news in recent days, I don't think I've seen his name linked anywhere. Seems like this one was kept pretty quiet?
by williamjblazkowicz
Sat Jul 23, 2022 7:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New NFL season
Replies: 136
Views: 4921

Re: New NFL season

Been a Broncos fan since 1986 and I finally get to see them at Wembley this year. Way up in the gods but really looking forward to it. Bit lucky it's this year with new coach and Russell Wilson as I think we'll be a much improved team thank god. That's great! Yes, I think the Broncos will be good t...
by williamjblazkowicz
Sat Jul 23, 2022 3:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New NFL season
Replies: 136
Views: 4921

Re: New NFL season

I feel cautiously optimistic about my team the lions this year made some shrewd picks in the draft and showed something towards the end of last year, although as usual it could all end in disappointment Pleasantly surprised to find another Lions fan on here! I think you're right to be cautiously op...
by williamjblazkowicz
Wed Jun 29, 2022 7:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 4486
Views: 398345

Re: Summer 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

I really rate Bastien. If we sign him, I'm quietly confident he'll be the best Congolese player we've ever had.
by williamjblazkowicz
Tue Jun 28, 2022 9:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: McNally signs in from Oxford
Replies: 68
Views: 7341

Re: ARTICLE: McNally signs in from Oxford

Good stuff! Refreshing that we're getting business done early. It's exciting to see some younger players being added to the experience we've already got in the squad. Welcome to Burnley FC, Luke!
by williamjblazkowicz
Tue Jun 28, 2022 7:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: When you played footie in the park
Replies: 62
Views: 3492

Re: When you played footie in the park

Robbie Fowler (I was a Liverpool fan until I went to my first Burnley game at the age of 10 or 11!).
by williamjblazkowicz
Mon Jun 27, 2022 11:59 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 4486
Views: 398345

Re: Summer 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

Smile wrote:
Mon Jun 27, 2022 11:57 am
Has ER had his medical?
I have no idea! I had a feeling that one was a little further along the line based on things I've been reading. Perhaps I'm wrong!
by williamjblazkowicz
Mon Jun 27, 2022 11:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 4486
Views: 398345

Re: Summer 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

I wonder if we'll see Egan-Riley announced today and then McNally tomorrow?
by williamjblazkowicz
Sun Jun 26, 2022 12:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Twine unravelled
Replies: 159
Views: 10103

Re: ARTICLE: Twine unravelled

That's a quality signing. Exactly the sort of young player we should be going for. He was quite clearly too good for League One and he's only 22 so plenty of room to improve. Welcome to Burnley FC, Scott!
by williamjblazkowicz
Sat Jun 25, 2022 7:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wade Elliott new Cheltenham manager.
Replies: 29
Views: 3588

Re: Wade Elliott new Cheltenham manager.

That's great news. Obviously one of my all-time favourite players. Met him on a number of occasions too and he's a really nice, normal guy as well. Absolutely no ego to him whatsoever which is more than you can say for some footballers!
by williamjblazkowicz
Fri Jun 24, 2022 3:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kompany’s first press conference
Replies: 64
Views: 6142

Re: Kompany’s first press conference

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :o :o :o :o :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :oops: :oops: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: … i was going to edit it but then your quick reply would make no sense… and it deserved credit 8-) I appreciate that :lol: Perhaps we can wish him well and hope we give the oppo...
by williamjblazkowicz
Fri Jun 24, 2022 3:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kompany’s first press conference
Replies: 64
Views: 6142

Re: Kompany’s first press conference

elwaclaret wrote:
Fri Jun 24, 2022 3:32 pm
Thought he came across very well… and said as much as he could, as honestly as he could. Very impressed with him so far. But s he says ultimately about what happens on the pitch. Wish him hell, obviously.
I wish him well personally! :D
by williamjblazkowicz
Fri Jun 24, 2022 3:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kompany’s first press conference
Replies: 64
Views: 6142

Re: Kompany’s first press conference

Quite a lot shorter than I was expecting that. Still, good to see him in the building and interesting that it's a 4-5 year contract.
by williamjblazkowicz
Fri Jun 24, 2022 3:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kompany’s first press conference
Replies: 64
Views: 6142

Re: Kompany’s first press conference

He's got to go through h̶a̶i̶r̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶ makeup first.
by williamjblazkowicz
Fri Jun 24, 2022 9:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 4486
Views: 398345

Re: Summer 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

claretandy wrote:
Fri Jun 24, 2022 9:11 am
https://www.footballinsider247.com/sour ... h-mk-dons/

Fee agreed for twine.
I hope so! Not sure if that site's the most reputable though. Can't see it being reported anywhere else as yet. Guess we'll soon find out!
by williamjblazkowicz
Thu Jun 23, 2022 3:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 4486
Views: 398345

Re: Summer 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

claretlegend wrote:
Thu Jun 23, 2022 3:25 pm
Any links to Millwall fans views? Always good to get the thoughts of those who've watched him regularly.
Here's a thread that has been started on a Millwall forum: https://millwallonline.com/forum/thread ... ard.51487/
by williamjblazkowicz
Thu Jun 23, 2022 9:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Friday night kick off for the Clarets on Sky
Replies: 118
Views: 6834

Re: ARTICLE: Friday night kick off for the Clarets on Sky

martin_p wrote:
Thu Jun 23, 2022 9:09 am
Not me. I’d prefer to see Liverpool, Man City, Arsenal, etc on the fixture list. Always enjoyed us being a small fish in a big pond.
Fair enough. I won't be upset if we're promoted again, put it that way! But we've had some really fun seasons in the Championship so let's hope for another one!
by williamjblazkowicz
Thu Jun 23, 2022 9:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Friday night kick off for the Clarets on Sky
Replies: 118
Views: 6834

Re: ARTICLE: Friday night kick off for the Clarets on Sky

Is anyone else more excited for this coming season in the Championship than if we'd been in the PL? I've been gradually losing interest in football in recent years (possibly due to things I don't like about the PL re money, VAR etc). Things can get stale after a while so it'll be nice to play some d...
by williamjblazkowicz
Thu Jun 23, 2022 8:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Club website
Replies: 30
Views: 3236

Re: Club website

I mentioned the website the other day as I saw the club had uploaded photos from the first day of training. The photos are really small (at least for me on desktop). At least they didn't lose much quality when I zoomed in but still feel a club of our stature could have a better website than we curre...
by williamjblazkowicz
Thu Jun 23, 2022 8:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mike Jackson
Replies: 8
Views: 2189

Re: Mike Jackson

Source?
by williamjblazkowicz
Thu Jun 23, 2022 8:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Michael Duff is the new Barnsley manager
Replies: 29
Views: 2513

Re: ARTICLE: Michael Duff is the new Barnsley manager

When he retired as a player and took the u18s at Burnley, a friend of mine who worked in the academy said he was like a breath of fresh air. I had a couple of chats with him during that season and he really impressed me. Then I watch that press conference. Barnsley have got themselves a really good...
by williamjblazkowicz
Wed Jun 22, 2022 5:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Michael Duff is the new Barnsley manager
Replies: 29
Views: 2513

Re: ARTICLE: Michael Duff is the new Barnsley manager

Duff's first press conference from a few days ago if anyone's interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE3a1UWUhD0

I'm sure he'll do well!
by williamjblazkowicz
Wed Jun 22, 2022 11:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Transfer Rumours Thread - NO FINANCIAL DISCUSSION
Replies: 10054
Views: 1086339

Re: Transfer Rumours Thread - NO FINANCIAL DISCUSSION

Not a rumour but a bit of news. Dara Costelloe has signed a new deal: https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/con ... s-new-deal
by williamjblazkowicz
Tue Jun 21, 2022 4:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 4486
Views: 398345

Re: Summer 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

RVclaret wrote:
Tue Jun 21, 2022 2:55 pm
Very true. I actually searched for Hull’s training ground earlier. Have a look. Ours is so much better it’s almost incomparable.
You weren't kidding. Just had a look and it's literally night and day!
by williamjblazkowicz
Tue Jun 21, 2022 11:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 4486
Views: 398345

Re: Summer 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

Newcastle close to signing Pope according to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/20 ... nick-pope/

"The deal will cost Newcastle between £8m-10m..."

I beg your pardon? I'm almost offended, lol.

Edit -- doh, beaten to it!
by williamjblazkowicz
Tue Jun 21, 2022 8:23 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 4486
Views: 398345

Re: Summer 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

Nori1958 wrote:
Tue Jun 21, 2022 8:12 am
How many premier league teams buy league one players?
Not many!

In the 2021/22 season, I only found Palace, Norwich, and Watford purchased League One players. None of those were big outlays (few hundred thousand at most).

Palace: Remi Matthews

Norwich: Flynn Clarke

Watford: Mattie Pollock
by williamjblazkowicz
Tue Jun 21, 2022 8:09 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 4486
Views: 398345

Re: Summer 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

Nice to see this thread get back on topic with regard to Scott Twine. This isn't some third-string player. 20 goals and 13 assists in a season is not to be sniffed at. He's clearly very good at his craft. I just hope we're not having the wool pulled over our eyes by some fake journalist a la Brad Jo...
by williamjblazkowicz
Tue Jun 21, 2022 6:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: First day of training tomorrow.
Replies: 147
Views: 13402

Re: First day of training tomorrow.

Moan moan Feel free to take a look at my post history. Far from a moaner! For the record, my Dad messaged me last night and mentioned he thought the club site was bad. I asked him if it was about the photo gallery they'd uploaded. Yep! We're clearly not the only people who think that. I've seen sim...
by williamjblazkowicz
Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: First day of training tomorrow.
Replies: 147
Views: 13402

Re: First day of training tomorrow.

The club site isn't great is it? Went on to look at the photos from the first day of training and they're tiny.
by williamjblazkowicz
Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jack Cork
Replies: 102
Views: 6089

Re: Jack Cork

Really pleased with this. As others have said, it's vital that we retain a core of experienced players to go alongside some of the new, younger signings we're likely to be making.
by williamjblazkowicz
Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: First day of training tomorrow.
Replies: 147
Views: 13402

Re: First day of training tomorrow.

Probably a silly question but are we to assume Kompany and his staff will all be present from today? Haven't seen any photos of him around the stadium or training ground or heard any of them formally announced so that's my doubt really.
by williamjblazkowicz
Fri Jun 17, 2022 10:05 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vincent Kompany interview part 2
Replies: 73
Views: 5856

Re: Vincent Kompany interview part 2

I like what he had to say about derby matches: "Derby matches are the best. I think you play football to win games but the type of games you win matter. Usually what happens is there’s a lot of playing it down on these occasions, but I prefer to build it up. "That’s what those games are there for – ...