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by cricketfieldclarets
Thu Sep 09, 2021 11:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dogs
Replies: 43
Views: 4992

Re: Dogs

Rileybobs wrote:
Thu Sep 09, 2021 9:58 am
This fella is a regular at my local non league games at Guiseley. C6A108C4-86CA-4A53-8656-595BE282BE93.jpeg
Isn’t he in the wizard of oz?
by cricketfieldclarets
Thu Sep 09, 2021 11:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Thompson Centre
Replies: 116
Views: 14733

Re: The Thompson Centre

Froobs wrote:
Thu Sep 09, 2021 10:42 am
No heavy petting
I remember the signage at gannow baths too
I thought I’d not dreamt the heavy bit haha
by cricketfieldclarets
Thu Sep 09, 2021 10:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Thompson Centre
Replies: 116
Views: 14733

Re: The Thompson Centre

claretonthecoast1882 wrote:
Thu Sep 09, 2021 8:16 am
:D that slippy bounce just before the dive
God yeah terrifying!
by cricketfieldclarets
Thu Sep 09, 2021 10:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Thompson Centre
Replies: 116
Views: 14733

Re: The Thompson Centre

hoskinsgoalatswansea wrote:
Thu Sep 09, 2021 9:17 am
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Wow remember this. As kids we thought petting was hilarious!
by cricketfieldclarets
Thu Sep 09, 2021 10:32 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Why was Roberts so cheap
Replies: 111
Views: 16108

Re: Why was Roberts so cheap

ClaretTony wrote:
Thu Sep 09, 2021 10:24 am
No, Tony didn't delete it, no one did. But you again wish to disrupt the board. Wonder why?
So where did it go?
by cricketfieldclarets
Thu Sep 09, 2021 10:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Why was Roberts so cheap
Replies: 111
Views: 16108

Re: Why was Roberts so cheap

It is possible to get the odd very good deal with players contracts out in the summer, but yes - the average deal must be a lot more costly than in summer. Let’s hope we don’t need to sign anyone then. I gave three key examples where three January signings made instant impacts for us. Fox, Barton a...
by cricketfieldclarets
Thu Sep 09, 2021 8:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Thompson Centre
Replies: 116
Views: 14733

Re: The Thompson Centre

The diving pool was brilliant. 1m 3m and 5m boards. Strangely was more than happy diving off the 1 and 3m but would only ever jump off the 5m board no matter how many times I went up the ladder convinced I was diving. Once up there it was just too much. Roast beef monster munch and a slush were the...
by cricketfieldclarets
Thu Sep 09, 2021 7:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 40th anniversary of Only Fools and Horses today
Replies: 47
Views: 4028

Re: 40th anniversary of Only Fools and Horses today

Interesting article on the beeb about some long lost archive footage https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-58419852 My favourite episode has to be To Hull and Back, but there's so many classics it's hard too choose between them. Sadly a lot of the original cast are no longer with us, but the 4 prin...
by cricketfieldclarets
Thu Sep 09, 2021 7:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Thompson Centre
Replies: 116
Views: 14733

Re: The Thompson Centre

yTib wrote:
Wed Sep 08, 2021 9:08 pm
i could only get about half way down the diving pool before my ears felt like caving in.
god it was deep. 3.5m from memory.
by cricketfieldclarets
Thu Sep 09, 2021 7:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Thompson Centre
Replies: 116
Views: 14733

Re: The Thompson Centre

Even as a kid of the 90s the Thompson centre was a great facility. It literally had everything. And I can picture it all now. Walking through reception. The smells. The faces. (Sometimes linked 😂). The facilities. Football. Table tennis. Loved the inflatables at the pool. The pool was far superior t...
by cricketfieldclarets
Thu Sep 09, 2021 7:38 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 1994 Burnley community team at Wembley
Replies: 40
Views: 6229

Re: 1994 Burnley community team at Wembley

claretonthecoast1882 wrote:
Wed Sep 08, 2021 8:06 am
That's him couldn't remember his name. Used to live just off top of Manny Road but his name had gone from my memory. Also didn't read the posts above which would have helped
He did. Was really good with us as kids. He wasn’t much older than a kid himself.
by cricketfieldclarets
Tue Sep 07, 2021 10:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Will the Heroes pictures come back.
Replies: 11
Views: 3003

Re: Will the Heroes pictures come back.

ClaretTony wrote:
Tue Sep 07, 2021 10:23 pm
Of course and I've now changed the thread title. When these were initially placed on the walls a deliberate decision was taken not to use the word legend.
In your definition they may not be legends. But it’s typically pedantic.
by cricketfieldclarets
Tue Sep 07, 2021 9:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 1994 Burnley community team at Wembley
Replies: 40
Views: 6229

Re: 1994 Burnley community team at Wembley

claretonthecoast1882 wrote:
Tue Sep 07, 2021 7:50 am
Geoff Holgate a name from the past, the lad on front row next to bottom right used to work for the club I think
that is Simon Clark mentioned above. Nice lad.
by cricketfieldclarets
Mon Sep 06, 2021 8:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The joys of us being a community club.
Replies: 137
Views: 14155

Re: The joys of us being a community club.

Football fans come and go, they don't show the same loyalty throughout their lifetime, that's proven by the drop/rise in attendances dependant on the league a club is in. They invest their emotions and time when they feel the club is at an appropriate level for them to justify it, apart from a smal...
by cricketfieldclarets
Mon Sep 06, 2021 7:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Italy set a new European record of unbeaten games
Replies: 6
Views: 1161

Re: Italy set a new European record of unbeaten games

The crazy thing is they are a great team but might yet again fail to reach the World Cup. Despite being top, Switzerland will overtake them if they win their games in hand.

Good side though. Obviously far superior to us but do remind me of us.
by cricketfieldclarets
Mon Sep 06, 2021 6:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Michael Mancienne
Replies: 12
Views: 3171

Re: Michael Mancienne

Having a week off work with nothing to do I thought I'd be bored this week, so I took on this challenge, below are players from the Championship 08/09 season, who currently play today, starting with bottom of the league Charlton and up: Charlton 08/09: Nicky Bailey - Cray Wanderers Zheng Zhi - Guan...
by cricketfieldclarets
Mon Sep 06, 2021 6:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The joys of us being a community club.
Replies: 137
Views: 14155

Re: The joys of us being a community club.

I haven't missed any point. A customer wants special treatment because they failed to deal with this issue in the appropriate time, suddenly demanding it's resolved 9 mths after the voucher originally expired and blaming the business for everything when they should really be looking closer to home....
by cricketfieldclarets
Mon Sep 06, 2021 6:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 1994 Burnley community team at Wembley
Replies: 40
Views: 6229

Re: 1994 Burnley community team at Wembley

Another weird coincidence, I have Les Thompsons suit jacket from that game :lol: actually got in touch with the club yesterday to see if they would be interested in taking it for any of their memorabilia displays. Can’t see me donning it to work! :lol:
by cricketfieldclarets
Mon Sep 06, 2021 6:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 1994 Burnley community team at Wembley
Replies: 40
Views: 6229

Re: 1994 Burnley community team at Wembley

Simon ended up running the designer shop in town. It was this season where i missed the first half of the season as was in hospital as a young kid for three months until Christmas. Spent my birthday in there and was meant to have my birthday at the club in the barn funnily enough. And simon arranged...
by cricketfieldclarets
Mon Sep 06, 2021 6:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 1994 Burnley community team at Wembley
Replies: 40
Views: 6229

Re: 1994 Burnley community team at Wembley

Next to keeper on back row is Tony Black. He played a bit for Wigan Athletic I think. He did indeed - good friends with his son (in fact on a train from London with him now) and played with him a few times myself. Good guy. Also Simon Clarke. Another good lad, Remember simon playing as he did the k...
by cricketfieldclarets
Thu Sep 02, 2021 8:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Agents
Replies: 20
Views: 3342

Re: Free Agents

Thought Gaston Ramirez was older than that. He’s had a half decent career in serie a
by cricketfieldclarets
Thu Sep 02, 2021 8:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Agents
Replies: 20
Views: 3342

Re: Free Agents

Jacob Butterfield caught my eye, not as a signing I might add. 31 years old. Thought he would be older than that. Played in the Championship for a while and then ends up going to Australia. Few players on there who I thought were way older. Bony. Wisdom. Leadbitter. A few on there I’d be tempted on...
by cricketfieldclarets
Sun Aug 29, 2021 4:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lennon
Replies: 40
Views: 6249

Lennon

I’m sure someone on here said we signed him to see 1-0 leads out.
by cricketfieldclarets
Thu Aug 12, 2021 10:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New Turf Moor Colour Scheme
Replies: 238
Views: 26124

Re: New Turf Moor Colour Scheme

dsr wrote:
Thu Aug 12, 2021 9:10 am
Hang on, hang on - it can be modern, or it can be timeless, but surely it can't be both? ;)
If its timeless surely its always modern 8-)
by cricketfieldclarets
Thu Aug 12, 2021 10:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Plymouth
Replies: 32
Views: 3934

Re: Plymouth

Wow shocking.

Isn’t there a big army and navy presence down there? Wonder if related?
by cricketfieldclarets
Wed Aug 11, 2021 7:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Alan Pace relaxed on transfer window and Dyche contract
Replies: 73
Views: 9254

Re: Alan Pace relaxed on transfer window and Dyche contract

This is exactly what we need from AP. I suggested yesterday that he should communicate more with fans , on serious issues such as how we are faring on recruitment , particularly as he had personally months ago pledged support to SD. One or two on here quite quick to shoot me down. It just gives us ...
by cricketfieldclarets
Wed Aug 11, 2021 7:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Alan Pace relaxed on transfer window and Dyche contract
Replies: 73
Views: 9254

Re: Alan Pace relaxed on transfer window and Dyche contract

I love dyche. Think he’s been great for us. But I’m far less anxious about his contract than I am about his signings or lack of.
by cricketfieldclarets
Wed Aug 11, 2021 7:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New Turf Moor Colour Scheme
Replies: 238
Views: 26124

Re: New Turf Moor Colour Scheme

Fwiw I think it looks great and as above while claret and blue is our colour. Black in this case looks much cleaner and more modern and timeless.
by cricketfieldclarets
Wed Aug 11, 2021 5:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New Turf Moor Colour Scheme
Replies: 238
Views: 26124

Re: New Turf Moor Colour Scheme

ClaretTony wrote:
Wed Aug 11, 2021 2:29 pm
I'm hoping they are going to add the word MOOR to that.
No just going to add ‘T after ‘To’
by cricketfieldclarets
Wed Aug 11, 2021 12:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What are you looking forward to?
Replies: 20
Views: 2473

Re: What are you looking forward to?

Routine. Meeting my dad, brother and nephews and walking to the ground together. Going our seperate ways to where we sit. Then meeting up afterwards to talk about the match and the result and out the world then take the long route home just chatting about the match and the next one coming up. Someth...
by cricketfieldclarets
Wed Aug 11, 2021 12:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best place pre game
Replies: 32
Views: 5117

Re: Best place pre game

Peter Loo wrote:
Tue Aug 10, 2021 6:23 pm
With all respects if it’s like the past in the Bier House social distancing will be pretty impossible.
Good news. I’m in.
by cricketfieldclarets
Wed Aug 11, 2021 12:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Getting through to the ticket office
Replies: 32
Views: 4423

Re: Getting through to the ticket office

:? :?

Probably that really good tickets system they spent a load of cash on.
by cricketfieldclarets
Wed Aug 11, 2021 12:12 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Getting through to the ticket office
Replies: 32
Views: 4423

Re: Getting through to the ticket office

ClaretTony wrote:
Wed Aug 11, 2021 12:06 am
I know - I was asking why.
They’ve decided to stop selling them all online.

They stopped selling them in person yesterday but somehow managed to get one today for a family member. Had to pay in full as DD is now no longer an option either.
by cricketfieldclarets
Wed Aug 11, 2021 12:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brighton Match attendance
Replies: 80
Views: 9085

Re: Brighton Match attendance

jrgbfc wrote:
Mon Aug 09, 2021 10:09 pm
Me too, I'm looking forward to going back but if they try and introduce loads of stupid rules that suck the fun out of it I won't bother.
Likewise
by cricketfieldclarets
Wed Aug 11, 2021 12:04 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brighton Match attendance
Replies: 80
Views: 9085

Re: Brighton Match attendance

It doesn't effect me either way but I hope as many people as possible get back to their old routine, get on the game and feel comfortable and happy. Its been a long slog and I know how good I felt getting back to my first gig last week and to lots of people on here getting on the Turf will give the...
by cricketfieldclarets
Wed Aug 11, 2021 12:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Covid checks
Replies: 57
Views: 6396

Re: Covid checks

ClaretAndJew wrote:
Tue Aug 10, 2021 2:16 pm
No one is stopping anyone getting things back to normal.
Plenty would love to that’s pretty clear.
by cricketfieldclarets
Tue Aug 10, 2021 11:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Getting through to the ticket office
Replies: 32
Views: 4423

Re: Getting through to the ticket office

bf2k wrote:
Tue Aug 10, 2021 9:50 pm
I’m trying online to view season tickets with no success. Hopefully I can get down this week but I doubt it.
Can’t buy online now. Only in the shop and payment in full now.
by cricketfieldclarets
Sun Aug 08, 2021 9:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brighton Match attendance
Replies: 80
Views: 9085

Re: Brighton Match attendance

Devils_Advocate wrote:
Sun Aug 08, 2021 9:06 pm
Very true and if rules are brought in around needing have vaccine or provide a negative test then the same principle applies for anyone not comfortable with that
I can’t argue with that. But would be against it. And ultimately would probably go less even though I’ve had both jabs.
by cricketfieldclarets
Sun Aug 08, 2021 8:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brighton Match attendance
Replies: 80
Views: 9085

Re: Brighton Match attendance

Each to their own.. I'm the opposite.. If I have to fanny around wearing a mask I'll be giving it a swerve. But I respect your view. I’m the same as you. For anyone who doesn’t feel comfortable. I respect your choice. But for anyone really that bothered, remember it’s only a choice to go on the mat...
by cricketfieldclarets
Sun Aug 08, 2021 7:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brighton Match attendance
Replies: 80
Views: 9085

Re: Brighton Match attendance

ICL wrote:
Sun Aug 08, 2021 6:26 pm
I was sat in NSU (previously JHU :roll: ). I only saw two people in the whole area with masks on; a couple in front of me, and the bloke took his off once he had sat down.
The whole match-day experience felt very pre-Covid.
Exactly same. Only saw one bloke in a mask.
by cricketfieldclarets
Sun Aug 08, 2021 6:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brighton Match attendance
Replies: 80
Views: 9085

Re: Brighton Match attendance

GodIsADeeJay81 wrote:
Sun Aug 08, 2021 4:34 pm
I don't think anyone knows yet ref Covid
They said in the ticket office the other day they intend to have some proof soon but won’t for this game.
by cricketfieldclarets
Sun Aug 08, 2021 6:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Away kit
Replies: 57
Views: 8185

Re: Away kit

Hedontplayforyou wrote:
Sun Aug 08, 2021 3:46 pm
Why don’t we have a new one yet?
They are waiting to get our next signing to model it.
by cricketfieldclarets
Sun Aug 08, 2021 5:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arthur Gomes
Replies: 435
Views: 46641

Re: Arthur Gomes

We’ve more chance of signing Arthur Fowler.
by cricketfieldclarets
Sun Aug 08, 2021 12:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Can we stay up with what we have
Replies: 185
Views: 12153

Re: Can we stay up with what we have

taio wrote:
Sun Aug 08, 2021 12:33 pm
I'm sorry but you can't possibly know that we were so close to these signings. Who were they?
We weren’t. Certainly not anyone of any calibre.
by cricketfieldclarets
Sun Aug 08, 2021 12:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Inter Milan
Replies: 17
Views: 3056

Re: Inter Milan

Tall Paul wrote:
Sun Aug 08, 2021 12:19 pm
Fee agreed with Spurs for Lautaro Martinez as well.
That is some signing for Spurs. He’s a top player.
by cricketfieldclarets
Sun Aug 08, 2021 11:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Can we stay up with what we have
Replies: 185
Views: 12153

Re: Can we stay up with what we have

We should have added to this squad two years ago.

Our strongest 11

Pope
Lowton Tarkowski Mee Taylor
Gudmundsson Cork Westwood McNeil
Wood Vydra

The most recent signing there is Vydra three years ago. That’s simply not good enough.
by cricketfieldclarets
Sun Aug 08, 2021 8:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: It’s not the result that matters
Replies: 18
Views: 4759

Re: It’s not the result that matters

Great to see the next generation of Clarets supporters. Hope they enjoy roller coasters! Also a good thread to see first...no bickering, insults or snide remarks. Hope your children get as much enjoyment going to matches with their dad as I did going with mine - it's a special time. Absolutely. And...
by cricketfieldclarets
Sun Aug 08, 2021 7:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: It’s not the result that matters
Replies: 18
Views: 4759

Re: It’s not the result that matters

I have a four year old grand daughter and would love to take her on. The problem is her dad is a Rovers fan and it would be kind of awkward :( We had that problem with our nephew. We got in there before his dad did. 😂 He’s now been all over watching us. And isn’t fond of them down the road haha.
by cricketfieldclarets
Sat Aug 07, 2021 11:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Peter Kay
Replies: 10
Views: 3145

Peter Kay

Great to see him back.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58129447

Would have loved to go watch him. Hopefully another tour to come soon.

Brilliant for him to come back for such a cause too.
by cricketfieldclarets
Sat Aug 07, 2021 11:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: It’s not the result that matters
Replies: 18
Views: 4759

Re: It’s not the result that matters

jjclaret wrote:
Sat Aug 07, 2021 10:17 pm
Great post, great story and a beautiful daughter. You are truly blessed, but I’m sure you realise that.
Thank you. We are indeed. Hopefully won’t be long before she’s joined by her little, not so little brother.