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by ashtonlongsider
Mon Feb 19, 2024 12:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cork.
Replies: 42
Views: 3483

Re: Cork.

I have always been a JC fan. Along with Joey, he's been, in my opinion the best CM we've had in the last decade and I'm sure he can still have an impact. To see him bench warming is soul destroying when he is just the type of classy, experienced player we are desperately missing.
by ashtonlongsider
Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: United friendly today
Replies: 35
Views: 4526

Re: United friendly today

Just a pity we can't beat them when it really matters. The MU side we played earlier in the season was imo their worst I can ever remember seeing and I go back to the early 60's.
by ashtonlongsider
Fri Jan 12, 2024 3:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: It's CTs birthday
Replies: 54
Views: 2243

Re: It's CTs birthday

Happy Birthday CT, hope your having a good day and here's hoping for an even better night.
by ashtonlongsider
Fri Jan 12, 2024 3:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Annie Nightingale
Replies: 22
Views: 1585

Re: Annie Nightingale

Really sad news. A trailbrazer who stayed true to her firmly held musical beliefs. One of a kind Annie RIP.
by ashtonlongsider
Sat Jan 06, 2024 6:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tottenham v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 121
Views: 11216

Re: Tottenham v Burnley - Player Ratings

Muric 7-Considering he's not had much game time, I think he did ok bar the throw out that led to their goal. Vitinho 4-Dear me I'm sorry i'd best keep my own council. Taylor 7-Another solid performance. Hope the injury's not too bad. O'Shea 7-Had a solid game Delcroix 8*-Very impressive last night. ...
by ashtonlongsider
Sat Dec 23, 2023 5:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football Focus - Beyer
Replies: 53
Views: 4787

Re: Football Focus - Beyer

Sorry, but he's been a major disappointment imo thus far this season. I know he's had his injury problems that haven't helped, but he makes me nervous and appears hesitant whilst in possession at times. Maybe my opinion is based on how good he was last season, but then again he had THB along side hi...
by ashtonlongsider
Sun Dec 17, 2023 12:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: More misery on the Turf
Replies: 75
Views: 10976

Re: REPORT: More misery on the Turf

No 'beating about the bush' with that report CT. I fully agree with most of what you've written and in all honesty I've been resigned to the inevitable for quite a while. We have too many luxury players who quite frankly are out of their depth at this level. A crumb of comfort, I personally don't th...
by ashtonlongsider
Sat Dec 16, 2023 8:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Reception for Dyche etc tomorrow
Replies: 115
Views: 18090

Re: Reception for Dyche etc tomorrow

23, 23 undefeated. Think CT summed it up in his preview. Although things went a bit sour towards the end, SD is a legend and without his stewardship over the best part of 10 years, not to mention changing the infrastructure, there's no way we'd be playing the likes of Everton this evening.
by ashtonlongsider
Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Maatsen
Replies: 47
Views: 10052

Re: Maatsen

Linked with Barcelona and Man City but Charlie Taylor is better, this place never ever fails. I’d have him back without even thinking and so would VK, shame Maatsen laughed at us once we had a bid accepted. Desperate for us to get back to the same tactics as last season to see how we get on, unfort...
by ashtonlongsider
Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Maatsen
Replies: 47
Views: 10052

Re: Maatsen

I'd personally take Charlie over Maatsen any day of the week, but unfortunately not this weekend ;)
by ashtonlongsider
Sun Dec 03, 2023 11:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Sheffield United - Player Ratings
Replies: 80
Views: 8792

Re: Burnley v Sheffield United - Player Ratings

Fabulous (team) performance from start to finish. The only negative for me was Beyer's yellow. Lets hope the result acts as a catalyst that leads to us starting to climb up the table. Trafford 7 Vitinho 8-Not is greatest fan but credit where credits due. O'Shea 7 Beyer 7 Taylor 8 Brun Larsen 8-Fabul...
by ashtonlongsider
Sun Dec 03, 2023 10:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Beyer suspended for Tuesday
Replies: 23
Views: 3531

Re: Beyer suspended for Tuesday

I know he'll be badly missed. Also think he'll start at Wolves with Ekdal. The alternative ie moving Charlie into the centre and Roberts or Vitihno at left back to me would be too disruptive and affect the balance too much.
by ashtonlongsider
Sun Nov 26, 2023 8:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ..."this lot don't know how to win a game",
Replies: 49
Views: 3816

Re: ..."this lot don't know how to win a game",

The one commodity were short of is leaders. I didn't see too many yesterday or indeed this season. We could start with an experienced goalkeeper. There just might be one from Man Utd available come January. We definitely need one who can organise the back four in front of him.
by ashtonlongsider
Sun Nov 26, 2023 10:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v West Ham - Player Ratings
Replies: 101
Views: 7979

Re: Burnley v West Ham - Player Ratings

Don't normally get too despondent after a defeat because I can see the 'bigger picture' and the improvement we're making game on game. However I am still devastated, yesterdays result was so undeserved. We played really well for 80 minutes. The substitutions cost use, no doubt in my mind. You could ...
by ashtonlongsider
Sat Nov 25, 2023 9:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sander Berge
Replies: 36
Views: 3363

Re: Sander Berge

Outstanding in the first half but less so in second half imo. That said, I think we're seeing more what the lads capable of the last month or so.
by ashtonlongsider
Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Getting promoted too early
Replies: 183
Views: 8956

Re: Getting promoted too early

There's no such thing as getting promoted too early. You take the chance when it's offered. For me, the biggest mistake we made was not reversing the Luton game, especially after the opening game against City. Accepted a win wouldn't be nailed, on but the crowd would have been up for it and a win co...
by ashtonlongsider
Mon Nov 13, 2023 5:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Latest odds on our manager gone by Christmas?
Replies: 132
Views: 14940

Re: Latest odds on our manager gone by Christmas?

The biggest asset our club has got. If he goes anywhere it will be on his own accord.
by ashtonlongsider
Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The only way is up
Replies: 40
Views: 3525

Re: The only way is up

I think we've shown genuine signs of improvement over the last few games. In VK we have one of the most astute and special young managers in the game and I for one feel privileged that he's our's and long may it continue. The opposing manager who he embraced yesterday was under severe pressure littl...
by ashtonlongsider
Wed Nov 08, 2023 6:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What is Berge’s best position?
Replies: 44
Views: 3563

Re: What is Berge’s best position?

I may be old school, but I think Berge would make a good sweeper like Dobbo used to do with great effect late in his career.
by ashtonlongsider
Tue Nov 07, 2023 8:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Postecoglu
Replies: 33
Views: 4184

Re: Postecoglu

Thank you Ange. VAR and associated technology is killing the 'beautiful game'. Lets get back to basics, lets get shut of this white elephant.
by ashtonlongsider
Sat Oct 07, 2023 10:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Chelsea - Player Ratings
Replies: 93
Views: 15674

Re: Burnley v Chelsea - Player Ratings

I personally don't see any signs of improvement, in fact we seem to be going backwards. GD, minus 13 after 8 tells it's own story. Trafford 5 Vitinho 3-Puzzled me when I saw his name on the team sheet. Sterling had the freedom of TM and that's the main reason we lost heavily. Al-Dakhil 5 Delcroix 3 ...
by ashtonlongsider
Mon Oct 02, 2023 4:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Francis Lee has died
Replies: 48
Views: 5453

Re: Francis Lee has died

Part of the great City side of Lee, Summerbee and Bell. Franny Lee a truly great player, I was surprised to see he'd only played 27 times for England. He could certainly buy a penalty. Didn't need football as he was a successful business but footbal needed his exciting talent. Francis Lee RIP and th...
by ashtonlongsider
Sun Oct 01, 2023 8:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lindisfarne in concert
Replies: 42
Views: 2606

Re: Lindisfarne in concert

First saw them at Preston around 1969, think it was a Charisma label promotion gig. Also on the bill were VDGG and if my memory serves me well the early Genesis. If not them it would be Quintessence or Audience. Anyhow Lindisfarne were brilliant and had everyone on there feet.
by ashtonlongsider
Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Team for Luton
Replies: 69
Views: 5971

Re: Team for Luton

Everyone's got an opinion but I for one feel Muric is a must in goal to add stability to the back four of five depending on what system. I may also be in the minority but I can't for the life of me understand why a player of Jack Cork's class is not an ever present in our sieve of a midfield.
by ashtonlongsider
Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Darren England
Replies: 37
Views: 3398

Re: Darren England

Staggering incompetence with the on/offside goal. For me it should have been given on-field without the intervention, but to go to VAR and so quickly back up the on-field call is frightening and makes me lose what little faith I have in the decisions. If it's not clear and obvious, a goal should be ...
by ashtonlongsider
Thu Sep 28, 2023 3:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Singing Detective's Last Song
Replies: 6
Views: 787

Re: Singing Detective's Last Song

One of the great actors, Michael Gambon RIP.
by ashtonlongsider
Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: when do questions start to be asked
Replies: 130
Views: 9112

Re: when do questions start to be asked

I can't for the life of me understand why anyone would question VK. Really!!! I've watched Burnley for 62 years and I was only thinking at half time how incredible we were. Our movement and tempo was on another planet. Yes can The reality is that Tbe naive and look vulnerable at times, but this is a...
by ashtonlongsider
Sun Sep 24, 2023 7:38 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - Tony Harrington v Manchester United
Replies: 49
Views: 2690

Re: RATE THE REF - Tony Harrington v Manchester United

By far the best ref we've had in quite a while.
by ashtonlongsider
Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Nottingham Forest v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 58
Views: 6720

Re: Nottingham Forest v Burnley - Player Ratings

An encouraging team performance and the emphasis on team. They played a lot better as a unit than in the previous 3 games.

Trafford 6
Roberts
Al-Dakhil 6
Beyer 7
Taylor 8
Cullen 7
Brownhill 8*
Gudmundsson 6
Koleosho 8
Amdouni 7
Foster 6

Zaroury 5
Berge 7
by ashtonlongsider
Tue Sep 19, 2023 7:02 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Charlie Taylor
Replies: 48
Views: 4837

Re: Charlie Taylor

Huge relief to see CT back last night. He had an excellent game and gave us the balance so obviously missing in the previous 3 games.
by ashtonlongsider
Thu Sep 14, 2023 3:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kompany comments
Replies: 57
Views: 5881

Re: Kompany comments

I think VK's giving everybody a reality check, 3 games in or 33 games in. When I looked at the 25 man squad yesterday, I could only echo the comments he made. VK's the key to our success now and going forward. AP appears to have given him a free and supportive hand and I'd be amazed if VK's thoughts...
by ashtonlongsider
Sun Sep 03, 2023 11:23 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Why the panic?
Replies: 168
Views: 9646

Re: Why the panic?

The word I'd use is concerned. It's one think being in transition in the championship but a totally different proposition in the PL. It's always difficult blooding too many young lads at the same time. In each of the 3 games we have got gradually worse imo. I feel the squad is way too big and very l...
by ashtonlongsider
Sat Sep 02, 2023 10:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Tottenham - Player Ratings
Replies: 101
Views: 9964

Re: Burnley v Tottenham - Player Ratings

Going against my own guidelines not to post when I'm still shellshocked from a totally alarming 60 minutes sandwiched between the first 20 and last 10 minutes. Suppose the positive is that some kept going, but from where i'm sitting the line ups thus far have been far from balanced and it needs rect...
by ashtonlongsider
Sat Sep 02, 2023 9:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cricket field stand
Replies: 91
Views: 7969

Re: Cricket field stand

You always look at the fans in adversity and today was one of those days. The CFS was magnificent chanting to the end but the most endearing moment for me was when Brownhill came over to take a corner at the BL end, when the game was well and truly up and he received an ovation. The BL's way of show...
by ashtonlongsider
Sat Sep 02, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Maatsen video on social media
Replies: 51
Views: 4609

Re: Maatsen video on social media

Comes across as confident and I fully expect him to displace Chilwell (if he can stay fit) before much longer. Anyhow we've got a good LB who I firmly believe can play in this system and give us the balance we need.
by ashtonlongsider
Sat Aug 26, 2023 4:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610704

Re: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

If Gyokeres is the benchmark at £20m then Tella is worth a lot more imo. It's all hypothetical now, but I would have expected him to score between 10-15 if he's played for us in the PL in VK's system(s). Good luck Nathan, you'll be a big success in the Bundesliga.
by ashtonlongsider
Thu Aug 24, 2023 5:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your team for Villa?
Replies: 139
Views: 9338

Re: Your team for Villa?

I couldn't hazard a guess at the line up or formation. However my main concern is we're getting bloated and the squad needs trimming significantly imo.
by ashtonlongsider
Sun Aug 20, 2023 10:48 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610704

Re: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

If it's a left back we're chasing, what about Kieran Tierney ? Falling down the pecking order at Arsenal and Newcastle have turned there attention elsewhere. However, when fit he's one of the best LB's in the EPL. Rumoured could be going back to Celtic. While there's an obvious emotional attraction,...
by ashtonlongsider
Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MNF
Replies: 144
Views: 6977

Re: MNF

Wolves were very impressive. If there expected to be a relegation candidate, based on last night's performance, I'm getting worried. A blatant penalty imo, but it's never a level playing field, even with VAR.
by ashtonlongsider
Sun Aug 13, 2023 10:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rodri
Replies: 32
Views: 3879

Re: Rodri

A complete player, one of the best I have ever seen.
by ashtonlongsider
Thu Aug 10, 2023 7:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Muric or Trafford
Replies: 199
Views: 15790

Re: Muric or Trafford

Muric's jersey to lose for me.
by ashtonlongsider
Thu Aug 10, 2023 7:12 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Robbie Robertson
Replies: 6
Views: 1163

Re: Robbie Robertson

Saddened to hear of the passing of Robbie Robertson. He was an brilliant guitarist and leader of one of the most influential groups of the late 60's. Music from the Big Pink is a key and authoritative album and was the benchmark to a lot of groups of that era. Robbie RIP 'Up on Cripple Creek'.
by ashtonlongsider
Sun Aug 06, 2023 7:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Never a better opportunity to stay up this season.
Replies: 120
Views: 6517

Re: Never a better opportunity to stay up this season.

My biggest worry is that we'll more than likely be playing catch up. Let's be honest, the last thing we needed was an opening day fixture against City, followed by a postponement against Luton. No chance to build momentum which is very important, especially for a team finding their feet back in the ...
by ashtonlongsider
Wed Aug 02, 2023 8:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Hundred
Replies: 43
Views: 3632

Re: The Hundred

I'm a massive cricket fan but thus Hundred franchise is just a step to far for me.
by ashtonlongsider
Sat Jul 29, 2023 8:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 5th Ashes test
Replies: 478
Views: 20939

Re: 5th Ashes test

I was privileged to see Stuart Broad get his 600th test wicket last week at OT. Both him and Anderson have been a superb partnership over many years and it would be fitting if they were both going out together, however, Jimmy has indicated he wants to carry on. One of the great bowling partnerships,...
by ashtonlongsider
Sun Jul 09, 2023 7:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pink Floyd
Replies: 27
Views: 2268

Re: Pink Floyd

First saw them at the Hyde Park free concert back in 1970 and whenever I play Atom Heart Mother, it takes me back to that memorable day. Think Meddle and Saucerful of Secrets are my favourites but I have a distinct leaning to Relics when I play it.
by ashtonlongsider
Thu Jul 06, 2023 9:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Taylor Harwood-Bellis to Wolves?
Replies: 12
Views: 2203

Re: Taylor Harwood-Bellis to Wolves?

Of all the loan players we had last season THB was the one I wanted most to resign, no matter how many CB's we may have. It was disappointing losing Collins but this lad for me will have a more successful career than him but he needs to be playing regularly in the PL. I still convinced if he was all...
by ashtonlongsider
Tue Jun 27, 2023 8:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610704

Re: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

I'd personally take Tella any day of the week over Gyokeres if either was possible.
by ashtonlongsider
Tue Jun 27, 2023 8:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Indian Cricket ...
Replies: 43
Views: 2579

Re: West Indian Cricket ...

Really sad to see, a bit like United being relegated to League 2. The teams of the seventies and eighties were on a different planet cricket wise ably led by Clive Lloyd. Its difficult to single out individuals but the era contained the best batsman i've seen in Viv Richards and two of the greatest ...