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by Reb
Fri Jan 12, 2024 6:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: It's CTs birthday
Replies: 54
Views: 2316

Re: It's CTs birthday

Happy Birthday Tony. UTC. From the second First Lady :)
by Reb
Wed Jan 10, 2024 2:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Disabled parking and access for away fans
Replies: 2
Views: 541

Re: Disabled parking and access for away fans

have passed that on - thanks
by Reb
Wed Jan 10, 2024 2:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Disabled parking and access for away fans
Replies: 2
Views: 541

Disabled parking and access for away fans

Have a friend travelling with his ambulant but disabled son for the Fulham game. Can anyone tell me what parking facilities or other are available for away fans. Thanks
by Reb
Thu May 18, 2023 11:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 1 to 11 who's the first Burnley player to come to mind.
Replies: 48
Views: 2430

Re: 1 to 11 who's the first Burnley player to come to mind.

1 Heaton
2 Trippier
3 Newton
4 Noble
5 Tarkowski
6 Mee
7 Dobson
8 Steven
9 Hamilton
10 Reeves
11 James
by Reb
Tue May 24, 2022 12:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mike Garlick
Replies: 569
Views: 33901

Re: Mike Garlick

Think you pretty much summed it up Burnley Ace - although I am interested in the view that it was MG who didn't want to sign new players, not quite the way it was.
by Reb
Tue Apr 19, 2022 1:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Any players commented on the sacking yet?
Replies: 90
Views: 10024

Re: Any players commented on the sacking yet?

There was no bullying, no plan to go to Everton, no disloyalty, no other conspiracy theory, he got sacked and the timing felt bad. We will bring in some new players spending the money that was always available and crack on.
by Reb
Sun Feb 20, 2022 5:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Looking for a spare ticket for Palace
Replies: 0
Views: 350

Looking for a spare ticket for Palace

If anyone has a spare I will happily take it off your hands. Thanks.
by Reb
Wed Oct 06, 2021 5:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Shareholders' letter
Replies: 629
Views: 77367

Re: Shareholders' letter

All shareholders have received the same offer - it is part of the new owners wanting to be "fair" and offer all shareholders a chance to sell not just board members. Payments for shares already bought in order for the take over to happen are being spread out over a period of time. Whilst I would nev...
by Reb
Mon Mar 08, 2021 11:37 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: 8791

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

I miss the connection with my home town and my roots which has always been provided by football. Having lived in London for the past almost 40 years it has been away games that have given me that reminder of who I am although a trip back north is always timed around being able to go and see a game. ...
by Reb
Wed Jul 01, 2020 9:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Landlord Advice - am I being swindled
Replies: 53
Views: 4217

Re: Landlord Advice - am I being swindled

Most important thing is what it says in your tenancy agreement. As a landlord I put it in the contract that the property should be professionally cleaned at the end of the tenancy. I advise the tenants to keep the invoice/receipt so that if for any reason the property isn't deemed to be clean enough...
by Reb
Mon May 25, 2020 6:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: John Bond – June 1983 to August 1984
Replies: 66
Views: 5149

Re: ARTICLE: John Bond – June 1983 to August 1984

Watching Hamilton and Reeves up front was fantastic. Reeves was not injured when he signed although Joe Gallagher was (albeit hidden from the club) and much effort was put in trying to prove that and get out of the deal.
by Reb
Mon May 25, 2020 6:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: John Bond – June 1983 to August 1984
Replies: 66
Views: 5149

Re: ARTICLE: John Bond – June 1983 to August 1984

Claretitus wrote:
Mon May 25, 2020 2:36 pm
There was a rumour doing the rounds at the time, that John Jackson presented him with a Jaguar. He said to Bond, "that's yours, a company car, to do with, what you see fit". So Bond sold it. How true that is, I'll never know. But sums him up in my book. Two hat.
100% untrue
by Reb
Thu Mar 19, 2020 9:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: UK schools closed from Friday
Replies: 30
Views: 2562

Re: UK schools closed from Friday

At Childline we are still going, albeit on a reduced service from 9.00am to midnight. For lots of kids this whole thing is very scary and can increase their vulnerability in other areas so please remind everyone that they can call/contact us online to chat through any worries.
by Reb
Thu Mar 19, 2020 9:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Anyone cancelled their Sky Sports Subscription ?
Replies: 154
Views: 14577

Re: Anyone cancelled their Sky Sports Subscription ?

Just got through and did mine.
by Reb
Sat Oct 26, 2019 2:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fixed penalty notice for littering
Replies: 130
Views: 12219

Re: Fixed penalty notice for littering

If there is one person that knows ALL about this it's Burnley Ace so my advice would be to genuinely look at what he has to say. Believe me when I say his knowledge on this subject is more than any other poster.
by Reb
Mon Oct 14, 2019 7:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hampstead Claret RIP
Replies: 163
Views: 14356

Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Really sorry to hear this, I am an infrequent poster these days, but Hampstead was always someone who's opinion I was interested to read.
by Reb
Sat Oct 12, 2019 2:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Karen Carney
Replies: 23
Views: 2400

Re: Karen Carney

Wow, let's sit behind a keyboard and be rude and insulting about a women's looks. You lot with your bright shining lives feel it's ok to insult a women who is so superior to you in her career achievements - feels more like your coping with your own insecurities.
by Reb
Wed Oct 09, 2019 10:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Harry Brooks
Replies: 29
Views: 4872

Re: Harry Brooks

At one point I believe he would very much have liked to be on the Board. I remember his obligatory AGM appearances well.
by Reb
Sat Oct 05, 2019 6:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ban Smacking
Replies: 172
Views: 25350

Re: Ban Smacking

my sentence construction was slightly out - adults are protected by law from other people hitting them - are we saying that children shouldn't have that same protection.
by Reb
Sat Oct 05, 2019 3:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ban Smacking
Replies: 172
Views: 25350

Re: Ban Smacking

Why should children be subjected to something that adults are protected by law from doing to other adults. If children are too young to be reasoned with then what else can be inferred from a grown adult hitting a child. The "it never did me any harm" brigade may be better off taking a look at their ...
by Reb
Sat Oct 05, 2019 3:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley's greatest chairman
Replies: 27
Views: 9706

Re: Burnley's greatest chairman

Without a doubt it was Barry. He did things for the love of BFC rather than the love of himself. The characters of the two couldn't be further apart. One is a good man ...
by Reb
Wed Sep 25, 2019 1:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bruce Springsteen premier rock star
Replies: 35
Views: 5274

Re: Bruce Springsteen premier rock star

Just brilliant - seen him a couple of times most notably The River Tour at Hammersmith. Got all his albums "Nebraksa" being the underated star.
by Reb
Sat Aug 17, 2019 10:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ist Team Travel
Replies: 30
Views: 4770

Re: Ist Team Travel

Matthew Lowton was in the same tube carriage as me on the way home. Driving home with his Dad from Cockfosters.
by Reb
Sat Aug 17, 2019 10:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arsenal (away) - General Info Thread
Replies: 36
Views: 6016

Re: Arsenal (away) - General Info Thread

No parking at all in Cockfosters or surrounding roads which are all closed due to a festival in Trent Park.
by Reb
Thu Aug 15, 2019 4:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Going to games alone
Replies: 113
Views: 21082

Re: Going to games alone

I nearly always go by myself - although have been known to say hello to CT and JDRobbo - am presently convalescing with the aim of being fit and well for the Arsenal game on Saturday and will once again be attending on my own.
by Reb
Mon Aug 05, 2019 5:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arsenal tickets
Replies: 46
Views: 6039

Arsenal tickets

Those available to foundation members and shareholders already sold out by lunchtime today.
by Reb
Tue Jul 09, 2019 11:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Where were you actually born
Replies: 199
Views: 19961

Re: Where were you actually born

Christiana Hartley Maternity Home - 1965 - I think it is in Colne but my birth certificate says Nelson?! And we lived near Glen View in Burnley so it seems quite a long way away.
by Reb
Mon Jul 08, 2019 10:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Burnley in the air – destinations Portugal and Poland
Replies: 30
Views: 4361

Re: ARTICLE: Burnley in the air – destinations Portugal and Poland

They usually train at The Campus which is between Quinta do Lago and Val de Lobo. Amazing training facilities and good golf.
Sean Dyche has holiday home there.
by Reb
Fri May 31, 2019 5:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: OT - Original Sidewalk 53 Bar
Replies: 125
Views: 13467

Re: OT - Original Sidewalk 53 Bar

Definitely makes me feel old to read threads like this - Inn Place, Swiss, Concert Artistes, Concord, Carlton, City Limits all places my parents told me I couldn't go to which inevitably made them my stamping grounds back in the mid 80s. But I think The Hop was my stand out favourite.
by Reb
Sun Jan 13, 2019 1:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Happy Birthday CT
Replies: 43
Views: 3851

Re: Happy Birthday CT

Hope you had a great birthday - the three points were a nice present.
by Reb
Sun Dec 30, 2018 3:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: My baby girl gets Married
Replies: 13
Views: 2336

Re: My baby girl gets Married

Congratulations Meg, hope Abby has a fabulous day.
by Reb
Sun Dec 30, 2018 1:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Heaton starts
Replies: 33
Views: 4603

Re: Heaton starts

without wishing to be a doomsayer - perhaps he's starting so he can have a final game at the Turf before he moves to Yorkshire?
by Reb
Sat Nov 17, 2018 2:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lenny Johnrose
Replies: 10
Views: 3272

Re: Lenny Johnrose

Just featured in an incredibly moving interview on Sky. Was humbling to watch.
by Reb
Sat Nov 03, 2018 10:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Ham v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 37
Views: 9670

Re: West Ham v Burnley - Player Ratings

Hart 5
Lowton 4
Tarkowski 4
Mee 7
Taylor 7
JBG 5
Defour 4
Westwood 3
Lennon 4
Vydra 3
Vokes 5

Wood 6
Barnes 4
Brady 5
by Reb
Sun Oct 21, 2018 5:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kendal's Of Deansgate To Shut
Replies: 24
Views: 3868

Re: Kendal's Of Deansgate To Shut

Day out in Manchester with my mum and going shopping in Kendals was a real treat when I was a kid - although once I discovered the X43 and Afflecks Palace things changed.
by Reb
Sun Oct 21, 2018 4:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A star is born
Replies: 20
Views: 3708

Re: A star is born

Loved it - possibly even more than Kristofferson/Streisand version. Lady Gaga was way better than I expected and Bradley Cooper is seriously good.
by Reb
Mon Aug 20, 2018 5:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sad news - Jimmy McIlroy
Replies: 141
Views: 12594

Re: Sad news - Jimmy McIlroy

My Dad knew Jimmy Mac and whenever we saw him at the Turf, we would go over to say hello and every single time, without fail, my dad would turn to me and say "you do know this man was Burnley's greatest ever player" and Jimmy would always laugh and dismiss the compliment in the most genuinely self e...
by Reb
Sun Jun 17, 2018 11:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Beautiful,Carol King story.
Replies: 25
Views: 3407

Re: Beautiful,Carol King story.

Great show - definitely worth seeing.
by Reb
Wed May 02, 2018 2:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Roll Call For The Emirates
Replies: 59
Views: 5017

Re: Roll Call For The Emirates

me, my cousin and his son. Repeat of our Watford outing so let's hope for the same result.
by Reb
Mon Apr 30, 2018 11:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Getting beat up by your Dad.
Replies: 130
Views: 9201

Re: Getting beat up by your Dad.

Unfortunately tis true Lord Beamish. My occasional attempts to rejoin the fray are more trouble than it's worth. Makes me feel old.
by Reb
Sun Apr 29, 2018 5:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Getting beat up by your Dad.
Replies: 130
Views: 9201

Re: Getting beat up by your Dad.

Trying to ignore all the ridiculous rubbish and in fighting on this thread and going back to the OP - no child should be hit by an adult. It serves no disciplinary purpose and teaches young people that they should use violence to get what they want in life. It leaves them unable to make positive att...
by Reb
Mon Apr 09, 2018 5:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Does anybody have OCD?
Replies: 94
Views: 6315

Re: Does anybody have OCD?

Obsessiveness Compulsive Disorder is when those traits that have been described in many responses above have such a detrimental effect on your wellbeing that they impinge on your life. We are all on the spectrum to some degree - hence the use of the word "spectrum" - but OCD is a debilitating condit...
by Reb
Fri Apr 06, 2018 7:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Never Mind The Bolllocks: Best punk track?
Replies: 77
Views: 7310

Re: Never Mind The Bolllocks: Best punk track?

I have changed my mind about 5 times just whilst reading this thread so I've had to go for 3.

Another Girl Another Planet - The Only Ones
Whole Wide World - Wreckless Eric
Alternative Ulster - SLF
by Reb
Fri Apr 06, 2018 7:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Greatest ever cover
Replies: 67
Views: 6849

Re: Greatest ever cover

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_BcivBprM0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Patti Smith - Springsteen's Because the night
by Reb
Tue Mar 20, 2018 4:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: This Week's Request for Help.
Replies: 21
Views: 2258

Re: This Week's Request for Help.

Distortion Dave - is he still around?
by Reb
Sat Mar 10, 2018 7:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Ham v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 43
Views: 95476

Re: West Ham v Burnley - Player Ratings

Pope 7
Lowton 7
Tarkowski 8
Mee 8
Ward 7
JBG 7
Cork 7
Lennon 7
Hendrick 6
Westwood 7
Barnes 8

Wood 8
by Reb
Sat Mar 10, 2018 7:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Morley v Cochrane
Replies: 11
Views: 1626

Re: Morley v Cochrane

Two of my favourite Burnley players.
by Reb
Sun Feb 25, 2018 4:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO KarenBodge
Replies: 25
Views: 4512

Re: FAO KarenBodge

Hello Spades, Karen Bodge and even you Casper! - glad you are all keeping well.
by Reb
Sun Feb 25, 2018 4:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How can I deal with a school bully?
Replies: 91
Views: 6966

Re: How can I deal with a school bully?

I admit straight away that I am biased because I work there, but one of the things that you could do with your child is look at the Childline website. This may help him feel not quite as alone as well as giving him coping strategies. Please don't think I'm saying that he should "cope" with being bul...
by Reb
Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Debbie Bowes
Replies: 24
Views: 6157

Re: Debbie Bowes

Debbie was 51, went to Walshaw and lived in Crawshaw Booth as a teenager. She worked with her parents who owned Burnley Tyre and Battery on Colne road. In later years she lived in Fence with Kenny McIllvenney who passed away in May last year.