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by martintheaker
Sun Jan 14, 2024 9:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Taking football too seriously…
Replies: 29
Views: 2422

Re: Taking football too seriously…

How about reversing this? How about not applauding ex-players and manager on the Everton game? It works both ways you know. Agree. They don’t play for us anymore, they don’t manage us anymore. Managers, players, loaneees, will all come back at some stage with other clubs to try to beat us. Just ign...
by martintheaker
Sun Jan 07, 2024 10:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mr Bates vs the Post Office
Replies: 311
Views: 29262

Re: Mr Bates vs the Post Office

I think there has been an awareness of this case prior to the TV series. I for one had been following it. Rather, I think it says more about the society we are living in these days that it takes a dramatisation on TV for mass interest in it to occur. I think you’re right about injustice needing to ...
by martintheaker
Wed Nov 08, 2023 12:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arsenal info
Replies: 27
Views: 2675

Re: Arsenal info

If you’re around Euston area, walk down towards Kings Cross, take a right up by the Irish Bar, then left behind Camden Town Hall to The Dolphin Pub. Only a small pub, but great beer.

https://www.thedolphin-pub.com/
by martintheaker
Sat Oct 21, 2023 1:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spare ticket - Bournemouth away
Replies: 35
Views: 3552

Re: Spare ticket - Bournemouth away

Yes, 1 spare now.
by martintheaker
Sat Oct 21, 2023 1:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO martintheaker
Replies: 1
Views: 400

Re: FAO martintheaker

Done. 👍
by martintheaker
Fri Oct 20, 2023 4:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spare ticket - Bournemouth away
Replies: 35
Views: 3552

Re: Spare ticket - Bournemouth away

I have 2 available (both Adult) if anyone is still after tickets.
by martintheaker
Fri Jun 30, 2023 7:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hip Replacement
Replies: 19
Views: 1362

Re: Hip Replacement

Can i ask How does 1 end up needing a hip replacment. Is it through years of a certain activity that have caused.it? Just curious. Same with knee too Mine was caused because I have haemophilia, years and years of internal bleeding damaged the joint to the point where I could barely walk. Not activi...
by martintheaker
Fri Jun 30, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hip Replacement
Replies: 19
Views: 1362

Re: Hip Replacement

Had mine done in 2011 after putting it off for a few years. Take it easy for first few weeks and listen to the physiotherapist, they know best.

After two ankle fusions and a total shoulder replacement, I have to say the hip surgery was a breeze.

Hope it’s as successful as mine has been.

UTC
by martintheaker
Tue Apr 18, 2023 11:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: one-two-free
Replies: 63
Views: 3795

Re: one-two-free

Tribesmen wrote:
Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:49 am
One two Tree as we say in Ireland
33 and a 1/3rd or Dirty Tree and a Turd :-)
by martintheaker
Thu Mar 23, 2023 10:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rovers away tickets
Replies: 934
Views: 55590

Re: Alan Pace comments re. Rovers

Doesn’t mention them or their ground 👏👏👏 maximum disrespect. Well done, Chairman. #UTC
by martintheaker
Mon Nov 07, 2022 6:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ** New Chants thread **
Replies: 342
Views: 32159

Re: ** New Chants thread **

One from the 70’s / 80’s Longside. ============================== Once I saw a B*****d fan Aye-oh, Aye-oh Once I saw a B*****d fan Aye-oh, Aye-oh Once I saw a B*****d fan , he saw me and away he ran Aye-oh, Aye-oh, Aye-oh, Aye-oh So I chased him down the street, Aye-oh, Aye-oh So I chased him down t...
by martintheaker
Mon Oct 17, 2022 12:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Enclosure RIP
Replies: 69
Views: 4403

Re: The Enclosure RIP

Condolences to all family and friends. R.I.P. fellow Claret.
by martintheaker
Tue May 03, 2022 4:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Barry Kilby
Replies: 44
Views: 6372

Re: Barry Kilby

super ..super guy...played football alongside him at great harwood and travelled to burnley games home and away when we had a chance. This was before his directorship. Usually sat together on our team bus going to away games and chatted about the clarets while surrounded by rovers supporters.spent ...
by martintheaker
Sat Apr 23, 2022 1:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A Hero past away
Replies: 63
Views: 4403

Re: A Hero past away

Very moving tribute. You don’t need to be a wordsmith to write what you feel, those who read it will get every word. It would have been my Dad’s birthday this week. I’ll always miss him say to my right, kicking every ball until he got cramp. The pain will never go away, it just gets easier to deal w...
by martintheaker
Fri Mar 11, 2022 10:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 2021/22: Brentford v Burnley – Ticket Information
Replies: 103
Views: 8852

Re: 2021/22: Brentford v Burnley – Ticket Information

If anyone still wants an adult ticket for tomorrow, let me know as I now have one spare, shame to leave an empty seat.
by martintheaker
Sun Mar 06, 2022 9:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Injury time
Replies: 53
Views: 5605

Re: Injury time

Burnley fans complaining about timewasting is phenomenal. Worst team in the league for it. Look at it another way, more positively from our perspective. We’re the best team in the PL at managing the clock when necessary. Pope’s ‘where’s the ball’ against Spurs being the best one so far this season.
by martintheaker
Fri Feb 25, 2022 7:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)
Replies: 29
Views: 1972

Re: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)

London Bridge to Norwood Junction is also an option. Trains are every 10 minutes or so and journey time is less than 15 minutes.
Barrow Boy and Banker pub directly opposite London Bridge Station brings back memories of Charlton and 23 undefeated.
by martintheaker
Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)
Replies: 29
Views: 1972

Re: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)

I did think about this but it seemed like it was a long journey from Cockfosters into the centre so thought parking closer would be better. I suppose it depends on whether you want to drive around the M25 to head nearer to the ground, or just park up near the bottom of the M1 and use the trains. I’...
by martintheaker
Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)
Replies: 29
Views: 1972

Re: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)

As Tony said, a good option is a Tube station in North London. I use Finchley Central because it has a huge car park and it’s a quick trip to Kings Cross / St. Pancras for the trains to Palace. Cockfosters is just as easy.
by martintheaker
Wed Feb 23, 2022 3:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Food recommendation - off the m65
Replies: 27
Views: 1803

Re: Food recommendation - off the m65

Heading in from Preston. Try the Knowles Arms at Brownhill, restaurant is called Ego. Good food, decent prices. Only drawback is it’s in B*******n
by martintheaker
Wed Feb 23, 2022 3:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)
Replies: 29
Views: 1972

Re: Parking for Crystal Palace

As the title suggests does anybody have any recommendations for parking re Palace away. I was thinking of stopping at Purley and getting the train to Norwood Junction, I have seen online that "some local schools offer parking" but it's quite vague on what and where they are. A lot depends on which ...
by martintheaker
Thu Dec 30, 2021 3:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Winter gloves
Replies: 18
Views: 1513

Re: Winter gloves

These are my fingers after just a few seconds outside without gloves. Raynauds is a horrible condition, not helped by freezing cold water and cold air dryers in the Gents at TM. I wear silk glove liners (about £15 a pair) plus some fur lined thick leather gloves from North Face (which were about £15...
by martintheaker
Fri Dec 17, 2021 4:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: pre register covid for Villa
Replies: 50
Views: 2844

Re: pre register covid for Villa

covid pass is not the problem where do u get a pre registration form that Villa say will be emailed to everyone FROM VILLA WEBSITE Pre-register your COVID status online in advance of arriving at the stadium - this is to declare you are symptom-free, hold a valid NHS COVID Pass or negative NHS COVID...
by martintheaker
Fri Dec 03, 2021 1:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 2021/22: Leeds United v Burnley – Ticket Information
Replies: 37
Views: 4154

Re: 2021/22: Leeds United v Burnley – Ticket Information

Page needs editing mate, still got some Villa details on.
by martintheaker
Fri Dec 03, 2021 11:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Collecting away tickets from last 35 years!
Replies: 50
Views: 3029

Re: Collecting away tickets from last 35 years!

I’ve got a pile of them as well. If you’re at Newcastle tomorrow or TM next week, let me know and hand them over to you.

Email your contact details to mdtheaker at btinternet dot com
by martintheaker
Wed Sep 22, 2021 6:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The poster - Spike
Replies: 51
Views: 6344

Re: The poster - Spike

Hope you recover soon, Peter.

You still haven’t bought me the birthday beer you promised me at Anfield so get well soon and I hope we can catch up when you’re back on’t Turf. #UTC
by martintheaker
Tue Apr 20, 2021 12:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summerhouse
Replies: 10
Views: 2220

Re: Summerhouse

Obviously depends on your budget and what you’re going to use it for. We bought this one last year and it’s decent value for the space and budget we had. 4 weeks delivery from date of order, built inside a day. https://billyoh.com/renna-summerhouse/26269 Edit. Just checked the price. We paid £1,600 ...
by martintheaker
Wed Apr 14, 2021 3:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Season Ticket Question
Replies: 1252
Views: 86761

Re: Season Ticket Question

Just had this through from the ticket office following my e-mailed request to renew. I have renewed your season ticket over email for you. No further action is required for your 21/22 renewal. There may be additional requirements when attending the games at Turf Moor. Therefore it is highly recommen...
by martintheaker
Tue Apr 06, 2021 5:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Recommended local builders.
Replies: 11
Views: 2456

Re: Recommended local builders.

Similar question.... but need a builder in Great Harwood if anyone has a recommendation.
by martintheaker
Wed Mar 24, 2021 11:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Longside
Replies: 69
Views: 7124

Re: The Longside

BFC v Colchester Tues 4th Nov 1986 Attendance 1686 yes one thousand six hundred and eighty six! I have to admit that I wasn’t one of those loyal souls. Who was there? Yep, I was there that night. Pretty sure the BHE was closed because there was a firework display at half time. In reality, it looked...
by martintheaker
Sun Mar 21, 2021 11:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Brilliant Burnley hit four past Pompey
Replies: 29
Views: 2507

Re: ARTICLE: Brilliant Burnley hit four past Pompey

These match reviews are great, Tony. Thank you.

72-73 was my first season watching The Clarets with my Dad, standing on The Longside.

Reading them bring back some fantastic memories, especially as my Dad is no longer here. UTC
by martintheaker
Mon Feb 01, 2021 10:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: It's a Sin. Channel 4
Replies: 40
Views: 4770

Re: It's a Sin. Channel 4

For anyone with Amazon Prime, there is an 8 part mini series called ‘Unspeakable’ based on haemophiliac families affected by the infected blood scandal in Canada. Their situation mirrors that of the UK in many ways and it’s a set of very moving personal stories based on real life events. I hope more...
by martintheaker
Mon Feb 01, 2021 9:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: It's a Sin. Channel 4
Replies: 40
Views: 4770

Re: It's a Sin. Channel 4

Dan, I see what you’re saying about my use of the word ‘innocent’ when referring to haemophiliacs. There were of course many other innocent victims including the partners of men who may have been leading double lives. The guilty ones would be the skid row drug addicts, prisoners and gay prostitutes ...
by martintheaker
Mon Feb 01, 2021 7:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: It's a Sin. Channel 4
Replies: 40
Views: 4770

Re: It's a Sin. Channel 4

Many people forget, or don’t know that 1,243 out of 5,000 innocent British Haemophiliacs died from HIV/AIDS related illnesses. The remainder suffered other viruses like Hepatitis ‘C which has killed many more. This was as a result of having to inject factor concentrates made from blood pooled in the...
by martintheaker
Sat Dec 26, 2020 9:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley goodies
Replies: 26
Views: 3274

Re: Burnley goodies

How about this awesome gift.

UTC
by martintheaker
Tue Oct 06, 2020 2:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: “The opposite of play is not work; the opposite of play is depression...” - I deeply miss the matchday experience!
Replies: 93
Views: 8758

Re: “The opposite of play is not work; the opposite of play is depression...” - I deeply miss the matchday experience!

Great thread. I’m really missing the away match days more than home games. Away games are the real escape. I travel all over the UK and Ireland working, but I’m not missing that travel anywhere near as much sitting in a car or on a train with mate just chatting. Chatting with a football mate one to ...
by martintheaker
Sun Aug 02, 2020 4:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Poor Spelling / Grammar
Replies: 105
Views: 7185

Re: Poor Spelling / Grammar

Writing or saying ‘of’ instead of ‘have’ is a bad one.
by martintheaker
Sun Mar 01, 2020 11:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dad
Replies: 54
Views: 5579

Re: Dad

I’m 55 and lost my Dad just over 3 years ago, and after being with him at every home match since 1973 you never forget why you are there.

I’m Claret because of my Dad, and I remember him at every match.

UTC
by martintheaker
Mon Jan 20, 2020 5:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Venice tips
Replies: 27
Views: 2199

Re: Venice tips

Loads of stuff to do in an around Venice and hopefully the police have clamped down on the street sellers who block loads of the bridges with fake stuff. One place I would suggest is San Giorgio Maggiore, the church opposite from Piazza San Marco. The views from the Campanile are brilliant and the l...
by martintheaker
Wed Aug 07, 2019 7:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Venice
Replies: 22
Views: 3524

Re: Venice

Head to San Giorgio Maggiore Church, directly opposite from St. Marks Square. The Campanile is about €2 and you’ll see stunning views of Venice from the four viewing points. Lido is great for getting away from the crowds and has very nice restaurants. Murano is OK for an afternoon wander. Venice its...
by martintheaker
Fri May 17, 2019 4:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rome - Weekend Break
Replies: 31
Views: 3906

Re: Rome - Weekend Break

Heading off to Rome at the end of July, Friday till Monday. Staying in the centre - any fellow Clarets give me advice on how best to spend 3 days ? Not been before and wanting to do as much as possible. Any suggestions appreciated You could try to do sites like Trevi, Spanish Steps, Pantheon either...
by martintheaker
Fri May 17, 2019 3:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rome - Weekend Break
Replies: 31
Views: 3906

Re: Rome - Weekend Break

TheOriginalLongsider wrote:Piazza Navona for food. Fantastic large square. Was in Angels and Demons
Agree. We had a late evening meal directly opposite the main fountain in the centre a few weeks ago. Food and service was excellent.
by martintheaker
Fri Dec 21, 2018 12:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Parking Advice for Arsenal
Replies: 14
Views: 2092

Re: Parking Advice for Arsenal

Cockfosters has quite a large car park and is on the Piccadilly line to Finsbury Park.
Postcode is EN4 0DZ

Takes 21 minutes from station to station.

There is also a Garage next to the station at Cockfosters with M & S attached for toilets, food, drinks etc.

UTC
by martintheaker
Sun Dec 09, 2018 4:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arsenal ... diving !!
Replies: 30
Views: 3661

Re: Arsenal ... diving !!

Yesterday, Arsenal had no less than three player booked for " simulation " or " cheating " as it might be called .... How many bookings are required until the club faces a charge of " bringing the game into disrepute " or alternatively," failing to control their players " ? The practice is clearly ...
by martintheaker
Fri Oct 26, 2018 3:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Brady available for Chelsea game
Replies: 10
Views: 2296

Re: ARTICLE: Brady available for Chelsea game

claretandy wrote:and Ward.
.....and Lennon
by martintheaker
Wed Oct 24, 2018 12:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pubs around Euston
Replies: 12
Views: 2892

Re: Pubs around Euston

We used to like drinking in the Euston Flyer, Mabel's Tavern, The Dolphin and The Skinner's Arms after work. All served good beers. Also, the somerstown coffee shop was good but I think they had a fire a few years ago, don't know if it's re-opened. Another shout for The Dolphin. Walk down from Eust...
by martintheaker
Sat Oct 13, 2018 11:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: So, who is on twitter then?
Replies: 51
Views: 5479

Re: So, who is on twitter then?

I’m on Twitter as well. User name there is @martintheaker

I don’t do the anonymity/pseudonym bullish!t so I use my given name for social media stuff.
by martintheaker
Sat Sep 01, 2018 2:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Laba360
Replies: 20
Views: 3739

Re: Laba360

Pfft.... in the SkyBet Championship as well..... how dare they relegate us.
by martintheaker
Sat Aug 25, 2018 8:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: A night I’ll always remember
Replies: 5
Views: 1544

Re: ARTICLE: A night I’ll always remember

The most memorable and definitely the most emotional away trip I’ve ever made watching my team.

UT European C
by martintheaker
Fri Aug 24, 2018 7:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Atmosphere in the stadium
Replies: 9
Views: 3376

Re: Atmosphere in the stadium

it was everything I expected it to be. Noisy, passionate and more or less non-stop. Both ends of the stadium chant at each other, and everyone, literally everyone takes part. Loads of arm waving, screaming, shouting, chanting...... and unfortunately, celebrating. Pleased I experienced it, disappoint...