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by the_fat_shearer
Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Gareth Taylor’s Manchester City 5-0 Bristol City.
Replies: 6
Views: 1049

Re: Gareth Taylor’s Manchester City 5-0 Bristol City.

As well as doing well for us attacking-wise, I still think he was one of the best players we've had at defending corners. Great asset to have in a team.
by the_fat_shearer
Mon Jun 05, 2023 11:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley Vs Great managers
Replies: 18
Views: 1165

Re: Burnley Vs Great managers

Carwin261 wrote:
Mon Jun 05, 2023 11:30 am
Did we beat them when he ranted about Barnes ?
I think that was the 1:1 draw at Stamford Bridge when Matic was sent off.
by the_fat_shearer
Fri Jun 02, 2023 4:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: DYCHE'S RECENT REWARD
Replies: 37
Views: 4322

Re: DYCHE'S RECENT REWARD

Really not sure that anyone can think that in today's game, for a club who have spent up to £40m on Dele Alli (and all the other dosh they've parted with for various players) that £3m is too much as a bonus for keeping them up, particularly considering what some of their players must be on salary-wi...
by the_fat_shearer
Wed May 10, 2023 6:48 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Josh Cullen - player of the season
Replies: 26
Views: 2304

Re: Josh Cullen - player of the season

Other than the Blackpool goal, has he made another error all season? Seriously impressive for the position he plays in. The best midfielder since Defour The Bournemouth goal was a bit of a shocker but I'll forgive him this once 😉 ... And we still won For so many players to have such a great season ...
by the_fat_shearer
Tue Mar 28, 2023 4:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: In praise of traditional kits ....
Replies: 11
Views: 1238

Re: In praise of traditional kits ....

Quicknick wrote:
Tue Mar 28, 2023 3:16 pm
Is that Charlie Nicholas?

No, Charlie Nickersless
by the_fat_shearer
Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 3424
Views: 449151

Re: January transfer window rumours.

martin_p wrote:
Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:31 pm
Is Ebenezer good?
Naughty, Naughty
by the_fat_shearer
Fri Jan 13, 2023 10:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Corniest Joke of the Day
Replies: 50
Views: 4373

Re: Corniest Joke of the Day

I had my leg X-rayed today.
The doctor said: "Your patella is 2.54 cm tall!"
I said: "Inch-high knees?"
They said: "您的髌骨是2.54厘米高."
by the_fat_shearer
Thu Jan 12, 2023 7:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Guilty Pleasures
Replies: 43
Views: 3906

Re: Guilty Pleasures

Tricky Trevor wrote:
Thu Jan 12, 2023 2:56 pm
I’m baffled to how this thread is resurrected after 6 years. Claretlad how bored were you to be searching back that far?
You know if he had started a new thread someone would reply within 5 minutes with "Already a thread on this 🙄" with a link to it.

😝
by the_fat_shearer
Mon Oct 10, 2022 2:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A big if.......
Replies: 22
Views: 2056

Re: A big if.......

This is the best bit of fishing I've seen in a while
by the_fat_shearer
Wed Sep 21, 2022 10:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Essex v Lancs
Replies: 75
Views: 4095

Re: Essex v Lancs

How many Championship games have we ever won where our top scorer has got 24 (or less)?!
by the_fat_shearer
Wed Aug 31, 2022 12:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Away kit confirmed
Replies: 62
Views: 4631

Re: Away kit confirmed

Thank goodness when something clashes with our Claret and Blue kit we can wear our Blue and Claret kit! 😝
by the_fat_shearer
Fri Jul 15, 2022 5:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Maatsen signs in from Chelsea
Replies: 28
Views: 3172

Re: ARTICLE: Maatsen signs in from Chelsea

Bordeauxclaret wrote:
Fri Jul 15, 2022 5:26 pm
He’s got a lot to live up to in order to match the three previous loans from Chelsea.
Let's hope he doesn't match Drinkwater! 😜
by the_fat_shearer
Mon Jul 04, 2022 10:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Players you misjudged
Replies: 59
Views: 3458

Re: Players you misjudged

I thought Alan Mahon would be great for us. Thought he was a quality player when he played against us. Admittedly, he was played out of position for us on the left wing too often but I was expecting so much my more than we saw.
by the_fat_shearer
Fri Jul 01, 2022 6:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Richarlison
Replies: 43
Views: 4041

Re: Richarlison

I'm not sure if this is a good signing for Spurs.

He's a good player in general in terms of the Premier League and was very important to Everton but is he of the level that Spurs need - to propel them into League contenders?
I'm not sure but time will tell.
by the_fat_shearer
Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v India 5th Test
Replies: 241
Views: 10560

Re: England v India 5th Test

I thought he bowled pretty well too. Certainly his extra pace added something different. May have deserved to have kept his place at Potts' expense but that would be very harsh on Potts who has done nothing wrong. That would have been extremely harsh on Potts! Drop England's leading wicket-taker fr...
by the_fat_shearer
Thu Jun 30, 2022 8:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best cheating divers you have seen play
Replies: 70
Views: 4110

Re: Best cheating divers you have seen play

Ashley Barnes 😉 Top shout. Straight from the Andy Cooke school of "back into the defender, back into the defender, back into the defender then fall over and look at the referee with disgust at how the defender has treated you." Won us a fair few important breathers and yards. Worst was Papadopoulos 🤣
by the_fat_shearer
Fri Jun 24, 2022 2:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Pope departs the Turf
Replies: 154
Views: 8556

Re: ARTICLE: Pope departs the Turf

A great keeper for us. I'm not sure who was better, him or Heaton. They had different attributes. For sure Nick Pope is the best keeper at coming from crosses that I have ever seen (including all teams). You don't see the stats of how many goals he would have saved us by coming and catching/clearing...
by the_fat_shearer
Fri May 27, 2022 6:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Drinkwater apologises
Replies: 47
Views: 9505

Re: Drinkwater apologises

In the full Instagram post he says he would not change what has happened which tells you all you need to know really. His attitude is a shame as he was clearly so talented.
by the_fat_shearer
Sun May 22, 2022 4:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Toon match thread (judgement day)
Replies: 345
Views: 14633

Re: Burnley v Toon match thread (judgement day)

Collins should've put the original ball out for a throw in but gets lucky to get away with a corner and then pulls the laces out of the ball. He's been good for us in general but at a time when we didn't need it he's had a shocker there.
by the_fat_shearer
Sun Apr 17, 2022 3:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: No match thread from me today.
Replies: 350
Views: 15889

Re: No match thread from me today.

DCWat wrote:
Sun Apr 17, 2022 3:55 pm
And a poor challenge from Cornet to give away the free kick
Seemed that a couple of seconds before he should have won the ball but Antonio too easily out-muscled him and as he chased him in frustration you just knew he was going to foul him.
by the_fat_shearer
Fri Apr 01, 2022 3:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FOODBANK TODAY!!!!! - Penis Clinic - Setting a reminder on a mobile phone
Replies: 36
Views: 2691

Re: Penis Clinic - Setting a reminder on a mobile phone

Spiral wrote:
Fri Apr 01, 2022 2:36 pm
Just to be clear, I'm to donate my penis to the foodbank?

I mean...I can't exactly say it'll provide anyone much sustenance, but every little helps I suppose.
I'm glad you went with the Tesco phrase of "every little helps" rather than Sainsbury's range of "Taste the difference"...
by the_fat_shearer
Mon Jan 17, 2022 11:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: So is the Watford game on ?
Replies: 267
Views: 26671

Re: So is the Watford game on ?

Really random way to look at it but the pie order from Hollands hasn’t been cancelled. Mate of a mate works there and before precious postponed games they’d cancel the pie order but Watford hasn’t been cancelled yet :lol: :lol: :lol: It was cancelled before the Everton game "As rumours circulate th...
by the_fat_shearer
Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley vs Leicester postponed?
Replies: 131
Views: 9563

Re: Burnley vs Leicester postponed?

I heard we had 14 players available but sold Wood to get out of the fixture...
by the_fat_shearer
Wed Dec 15, 2021 5:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 17 years without missing a home league game
Replies: 22
Views: 3301

Re: 17 years without missing a home league game

You didn't pop down to Crow Wood did you?
by the_fat_shearer
Tue Dec 14, 2021 10:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Which English Football Grounds have you played on?
Replies: 32
Views: 1724

Re: Which English Football Grounds have you played on?

Is this thread a cunning ploy to find out which posters are secretly Burnley players coming on here to check the comments? :D
by the_fat_shearer
Thu Dec 09, 2021 11:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fathers and Sons that have played for the same club
Replies: 61
Views: 2943

Re: Fathers and Sons that have played for the same club

Peter and Kaspar Schmeichel - City
by the_fat_shearer
Tue Dec 07, 2021 8:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Anderson
Replies: 16
Views: 1940

Re: James Anderson

It doesn't bother me too much, I think that arguably the bowling unit will be relatively consistent whichever lineup we choose (I'm not saying consistently amazing, I just don't think that if anyone of them was out it would be a big downer, though the pace of Wood is something different). It's the b...
by the_fat_shearer
Sun Nov 21, 2021 7:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Conor Gallagher
Replies: 29
Views: 3658

Re: Conor Gallagher

Chelsea have done incredibly well on how they have managed players, and got them out on loan to gain experience-Mount, James, Gallagher, Tomori,just a few Don't Chelsea normally have about 40 players out on loan each season? 😂 They normally have to send players out on loan as they can't have them a...
by the_fat_shearer
Sun Nov 07, 2021 8:12 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ashley Westwood's passing - under the radar
Replies: 66
Views: 5596

Re: Ashley Westwood's passing - under the radar

I think that those who argue that we should pay attention to the messageboard ratings of Westwood are placing too much value on those - look at Chris Wood, he's rated each season consistently under 7 but has been our highest goalscorer and most effective striker. That tells you all you need to know....
by the_fat_shearer
Mon Oct 25, 2021 12:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Penalty Shoot Out question
Replies: 24
Views: 2690

Re: Penalty Shoot Out question

beddie wrote:
Mon Oct 25, 2021 12:48 pm
I hope not, if it’s Dyche it’s nailed on to go over the bar. :lol:
100% career success rate at penalties I believe!
by the_fat_shearer
Thu Sep 30, 2021 6:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Harry Winks
Replies: 58
Views: 6588

Re: Harry Winks

If signed, would surely have to be given the number 40 shirt...
by the_fat_shearer
Wed Sep 15, 2021 7:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Biggest Burnley Flop?
Replies: 102
Views: 9475

Re: Biggest Burnley Flop?

We spent about half that on Gibson in fees, (when he went to Norwich for £8 million that meant our outlay wasn't that bad) the rest of the £15 million was to be made up by add-ons Yeah, I mentioned that we wouldn't have paid the full fee but it still doesn't stop him from being the biggest flop - c...
by the_fat_shearer
Wed Sep 15, 2021 5:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Biggest Burnley Flop?
Replies: 102
Views: 9475

Re: Biggest Burnley Flop?

I think that the main contenders have all been mentioned but I have to agree with the nomination of Ben Gibson - Joint club record signing - England call-up (even when playing for an unfashionable club) - Not too old - Highly rated by many pundits/other clubs Add those things together and even thoug...
by the_fat_shearer
Tue Aug 31, 2021 8:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 10134
Views: 1161266

Re: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

We are not offering him 2 different roles. Right sided midfielder. He wants to play as a No 10. I'm not saying that we were - according to the link, Bournemouth were offering him a different role: "The offer from Turf Moor would see Christie pick up a bigger wage packet than at Bournemouth, but he ...
by the_fat_shearer
Tue Aug 31, 2021 7:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 10134
Views: 1161266

Re: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

agreenwood wrote:
Tue Aug 31, 2021 7:48 am
…if one of those jobs was at a higher level, with a higher salary, but you chose the lower level job because it was in your comfort zone.
Not about comfort zone. Both jobs were in fact out of my comfort zone. It was about job satisfaction. Highly underrated in my opinion.
by the_fat_shearer
Tue Aug 31, 2021 7:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 10134
Views: 1161266

Re: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

Imagine a potiental employee at the interview saying Il only take the job if im allowed work in that office at the desk doing that type work. Bye. I think it's more like 2 different roles rather than the desk etc. I previously went for 2 different job interviews in the same sector, I was offered bo...
by the_fat_shearer
Mon Aug 09, 2021 9:09 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Newcastle get their man
Replies: 34
Views: 4639

Re: Newcastle get their man

Good signing. Proven last year that he can do it which is a contrast to some of the sales of the bigger clubs - the likes of Liverpool selling players like Ibe for £15m to Bournemouth when they've done nothing in the Prem is just one example of a few who haven't been proven but clubs have demanded a...
by the_fat_shearer
Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence
Replies: 37
Views: 3793

Re: Should We Be Worried By Pope's Continued Absence

I've heard he's touch and go...
by the_fat_shearer
Sat Jul 24, 2021 2:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arsenal......you couldnt write it!!!!
Replies: 38
Views: 5508

Re: Arsenal......you couldnt write it!!!!

And what a lovely stadium it is, loved by all…… Not. If we built one (like The Reebok)………even that might tip me over the edge and rather push a trolley round Tesco……. I wasn't saying that I liked the stadium 😂 Just that they had been more sensible financially than some of their rivals but wasted th...
by the_fat_shearer
Thu Jul 22, 2021 11:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Keith Treacy
Replies: 30
Views: 3938

Re: Keith Treacy

Extremely sad I think that money, lifestyle, circumstances really shape you. I probably wouldn't be grounded or act the same as I do now had I earned incredible amounts of money at an early age and had the temptations and lifestyle of a rich, young footballer so don't want to judge Keith, just feel ...
by the_fat_shearer
Thu Jul 22, 2021 7:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arsenal......you couldnt write it!!!!
Replies: 38
Views: 5508

Re: Arsenal......you couldnt write it!!!!

I rate Martinez much higher than Ramsdale.

I think that Arsenal were quite intelligent/responsible in their strategy of putting money into a stadium to get a higher regular income etc. and have shot themselves in the foot by a number of expensive poor signings in the last 10 years
by the_fat_shearer
Thu Jul 22, 2021 7:26 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Home kit unveiled
Replies: 197
Views: 18528

Re: Home kit unveiled

They had this nice little detail posted to Twitter but then pulled the image down. Don't know what to read into that. I'm guessing it was the "oh crap, someone has paid to be a sleeve sponsor and we've not superimposed it here" reaction. A lot of the images we've seen don't have the sleeve sponsor ...
by the_fat_shearer
Wed Jul 21, 2021 12:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Home kit unveiled
Replies: 197
Views: 18528

Re: Home kit unveiled

JohnDearyMe wrote:
Wed Jul 21, 2021 12:18 pm
Has a bit of a late 80s early 90s vibe. Very good
Agree with that.

Also agree with the people in the white socks and shorts camp - it's what I grew up with so heavily influenced by that, probably similar to how people who grew up with hooped socks really like those.
by the_fat_shearer
Wed Jul 21, 2021 6:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Welsh international Hennessey signs for Clarets
Replies: 65
Views: 6147

Re: ARTICLE: Welsh international Hennessey signs for Clarets

Claret_tinted wrote:
Tue Jul 20, 2021 2:48 pm
Don’t underestimate Billy M being a big big draw for players who are looking to get into coaching and learning from one of the very best
Fair point. Not a bad track record indeed.
by the_fat_shearer
Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BBC Sundays ... Baptiste 9pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1176

Re: BBC Sundays ... Baptiste 9pm

Yeah, the Missing was before this and Baptiste wasn't the main character, hence the different title. I haven't started watching this series yet but definitely will do. Last series was good. I saw the second series of The Missing (first series I didn't watch but was going to until the ending was spoi...
by the_fat_shearer
Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Welsh international Hennessey signs for Clarets
Replies: 65
Views: 6147

Re: ARTICLE: Welsh international Hennessey signs for Clarets

Hennessey was the first team goalkeeper at Wolves in 2008/09 when we went up with them. They also had David Jones, Stephen Ward, Sam Vokes, Jason Shackell, Michael Kightly and Chris Iwelumo that season. I think Hennesseyn might be the last of them to sign for us. :lol: That is a pretty amazing stat...
by the_fat_shearer
Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Welsh international Hennessey signs for Clarets
Replies: 65
Views: 6147

Re: ARTICLE: Welsh international Hennessey signs for Clarets

Decent keeper, definitely a good option for number 2. As others have mentioned, if this gives BPF a loan opportunity then it would work very well for us. I'm probably a little surprised that we beat Chelsea to his signing. He must know that Pope is number 1 and I would've thought that being based in...
by the_fat_shearer
Sun Jul 18, 2021 4:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Coach travel to away games - face masks
Replies: 97
Views: 6012

Re: Coach travel to away games - face masks

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Sun Jul 18, 2021 4:18 pm
Did you use coaches for away games before all this?
I'm based down south but when I've been North which I do come at holiday periods, yes , I have used the coaches
by the_fat_shearer
Sun Jul 18, 2021 3:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Coach travel to away games - face masks
Replies: 97
Views: 6012

Re: Coach travel to away games - face masks

Mask mainly help to protect others. Scientists, including government advice is to wear them in enclosed conditions with many people. This is essentially what a coach is. Personally, I wouldn't go on a coach if masks were down to personal preference, particularly as the main benefit is to others so m...