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by Jimscho
Tue Sep 26, 2023 11:05 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: When was your first served beer?
Replies: 146
Views: 8158

Re: When was your first served beer?

It'd have been Arthur I reckon..the world's most laid-back landlord.. Or happen Colin Lloyd? .. .. Don't recall Jack serving me, but his lass Pat often did in next year or two.. Super lass, no idea what happened to her...or Graham, he was a good lad too. Graham lives in France now and Pat spends a ...
by Jimscho
Tue Sep 26, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Team for Salford
Replies: 64
Views: 4996

Re: Team for Salford

jojomk1 wrote:
Mon Sep 25, 2023 9:25 am
Rodney who ?
Dave
by Jimscho
Fri Aug 11, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: When was your first served beer?
Replies: 146
Views: 8158

Re: When was your first served beer?

fatboy47 wrote:
Wed Aug 09, 2023 6:39 pm
1971 age 14
Roe Buck..... Scout bottom.

Pint of bitter.

12p.
Did my Uncle Jack Schofield serve you.
by Jimscho
Thu Aug 10, 2023 2:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Central League
Replies: 41
Views: 1893

Re: The Central League

RammyClaret61 wrote:
Thu Aug 10, 2023 9:26 am
236, that’s the one.

Barclays. Did you know Sheila?
Worked with Sheila,her mother had shop in Shuttleworth.
by Jimscho
Thu Aug 10, 2023 8:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Central League
Replies: 41
Views: 1893

Re: The Central League

I alsho meant to say I rarely missed a Central league game.
by Jimscho
Thu Aug 10, 2023 8:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Central League
Replies: 41
Views: 1893

Re: The Central League

Loved the central league in the 70’s. I wasn’t allowed to go to away games, to young. But I was allowed to go to Turf Moor with my mate for reserves games. Bus from Ramsbottom, 264 I think, Bolton to Burnley bus. Then got to stand, we’ll run around the Longside. It was all like a big adventure for ...
by Jimscho
Wed Aug 09, 2023 5:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610905

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

FCBurnley wrote:
Wed Aug 09, 2023 4:58 pm
Who is going to score 10 goals for us thus season ?
People were asking that last season and we scored 87 from all over the squad.
by Jimscho
Fri Aug 04, 2023 1:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: New deal for Zaroury
Replies: 61
Views: 7248

Re: ARTICLE: New deal for Zaroury

What was he on before?
by Jimscho
Tue Aug 01, 2023 8:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jimmy Anderson
Replies: 25
Views: 2441

Re: Jimmy Anderson

When Jimmy decides he is going to call it a day I am sure he will be called up for a Test so he can do it in style.The DFS sale may have ended by then.
by Jimscho
Sat Jul 29, 2023 12:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 5th Ashes test
Replies: 478
Views: 20940

Re: 5th Ashes test

Think some have got to realise Bazball is here to stay as long asStokes is captain.We are not going to play any differently.Much rather watch it than they way Australia batted firstinnings.I turned it off after a while it was so boring.
by Jimscho
Fri Jul 21, 2023 5:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A nice surprise in Brussels
Replies: 25
Views: 3196

Re: A nice surprise in Brussels

1989_claret wrote:
Fri Jul 21, 2023 5:14 pm
It certainly is Dougie Tatt
Give him my regards and also from Keith.We cant make it we cant print money like him😀
by Jimscho
Fri Jul 21, 2023 5:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A nice surprise in Brussels
Replies: 25
Views: 3196

Re: A nice surprise in Brussels

Walking through Brussels and hear, “this way Howard” so turn round and my brother is stood there. He has flown in from Brisbane to see my dad and I. I haven’t seen him since 2017 and just burst into tears. Big thanks to CT who has helped him get a seat on Jjjack’s coach tomorrow. UTC IMG_1423.jpeg ...
by Jimscho
Fri Jul 21, 2023 9:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: You get to do the next reveal video, what would it be like.
Replies: 37
Views: 1829

Re: You get to do the next reveal video, what would it be like.

Parachutists landing on Cricket Field stand and one of them is the new signing dropping in.
by Jimscho
Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:38 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610905

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

Down_Rover wrote:
Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:11 am
Perhaps we should recall McNally and sell him elsewhere
Recall him from where?He isnt on loan is he?
by Jimscho
Sun Jul 09, 2023 9:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ashes third test
Replies: 868
Views: 27242

Re: Ashes third test

Anubody who hasnt enjoyed the last 3 tests and the tests since Stokes became captain should go back to watching paint dry.I accept the cricket is not for the purist but its fun,its exciting and its putting bums on seats.Those criticising cricketers getting out through bad shot selection thats true b...
by Jimscho
Wed Jul 05, 2023 7:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Watch James Trafford at 5pm - England v Israel
Replies: 52
Views: 5747

Re: Watch James Trafford at 5pm - England v Israel

You clearly haven't been reading this thread very closely. I said earlier that it's time people stopped knocking Trafford. That said, I'm just being honest when I said he nearly cost us a goal. Credit when it's due, but ignoring errors doesn't help someone to improve. I'm quite sure the England coa...
by Jimscho
Tue Jun 27, 2023 7:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Next seasons shirt sponsor.
Replies: 338
Views: 16338

Re: Next seasons shirt sponsor.

If it is W88 and the name on the shirt is like it was on Fulham’s shirt last year,a big W with w88 underneath,then Wout will probably stay as his initials will be on the shirt.
by Jimscho
Tue Jun 20, 2023 9:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ashes Thread 2023
Replies: 654
Views: 21637

Re: Ashes Thread 2023

Playing traditional cricket trying not to lose was like watching paint dry.I once went to a roses match at Old Trafford and watched John Hampshire and Geoff Boycott score 1 run in an hour.With this new style England are playing there will be results in most games.Which would I rather watch?Well done...
by Jimscho
Sun Jun 04, 2023 4:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Our Bedlington Terrier in Claret and Blue
Replies: 41
Views: 2288

Re: ARTICLE: Our Bedlington Terrier in Claret and Blue

Some years ago,I can’t remember the year,Hudson and Pearson of Loveclough area sponsered a match at Burnley.Brian O’neil was to do the half time draw so H and P and BFC arranged as surprise meal for Brian in the Bob Lord stand.Many of his ex colleagues were there such as Elder,Blacklaw Lochead ,Irvi...
by Jimscho
Thu May 25, 2023 9:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: After the Dobbo article
Replies: 56
Views: 2793

Re: After the Dobbo article

Brian O’neil
by Jimscho
Wed May 24, 2023 7:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Do-Dob-Dobo-Dobbo
Replies: 58
Views: 3249

Re: ARTICLE: Do-Dob-Dobo-Dobbo

ClaretTony wrote:
Wed May 24, 2023 4:38 pm
One name I can think of is Wilf Wrigley who was centre half on the youth cup winning team.
No it wasnt Wilf Wrigley.One day I will remember.It’s my age😀
by Jimscho
Wed May 24, 2023 7:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Do-Dob-Dobo-Dobbo
Replies: 58
Views: 3249

Re: ARTICLE: Do-Dob-Dobo-Dobbo

And both were sent home as losers that day. We drew with Clitheroe 1.1 the day I played.I am a year younger than Dobbo but I played for our 1st eleven when I was in lower 6th form.Maybe Barry Kilby played that day as well.There was another future Burnley player I am sure but memory not as good thes...
by Jimscho
Wed May 24, 2023 3:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Do-Dob-Dobo-Dobbo
Replies: 58
Views: 3249

Re: ARTICLE: Do-Dob-Dobo-Dobbo

I once played cricket for the school at Clitheroe probably in my second year. We finished quickly and had to watch the first eleven. Someone got a big score for them and it was Dobbo. The day I played against Clitheroe Grammar I am sure a future Burnley player was in their team but can’t remember w...
by Jimscho
Wed May 24, 2023 3:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Do-Dob-Dobo-Dobbo
Replies: 58
Views: 3249

Re: ARTICLE: Do-Dob-Dobo-Dobbo

When I was at BRGS I played against Clitheroe Grammar who had a Martin Dobson playing for them.One of us made it big time.
by Jimscho
Fri May 12, 2023 2:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Where are Clarets fans from outside of Burnley?
Replies: 278
Views: 16467

Re: Where are Clarets fans from outside of Burnley?

Born Lumb in Rossendale in 1949.Born at home,none of this hospital nonsense😀.Now live near Crawshawbooth.It is what it is,I live about 1/2 mile up road from St James the Less.I think it was you who mentioned it earlier.was taken to Gigg Lane Bury by Grandad and my dad wnen young.My dad always took m...
by Jimscho
Fri May 12, 2023 1:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Can you all see this page?
Replies: 48
Views: 2997

Re: Can you all see this page?

Yes can see photos fine.Unfortunately could see Ewood Park.
by Jimscho
Wed May 10, 2023 9:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Most improved Player of the Season?
Replies: 47
Views: 2955

Re: Most improved Player of the Season?

I will go for the twelth man —The Fans.The first ten games or so we were shxt scared when the players played it out from the back,not always without fault.We were not used to it.We now have understood how it works and afe comfortable with it,most of the time.Its been a steep learning curve.Helped of...
by Jimscho
Wed May 03, 2023 8:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How many old 'uns/over 60's post on here?
Replies: 167
Views: 7113

Re: How many old 'uns/over 60's post on here?

74 last week.Still a season ticket holder.First game about 1957.
by Jimscho
Sat Apr 08, 2023 4:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A thought for all our past supporters
Replies: 22
Views: 2072

Re: A thought for all our past supporters

Tears in my eyes as I think of my Dad who brought me up to be a Claret. We left Nelson when I was just two months old but there was never any doubt about who I was going to support. Likewise for my sons both born in France. Thoughts for all our departed fans who loved this great club. To all our ex...
by Jimscho
Sun Mar 26, 2023 4:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THB
Replies: 45
Views: 5897

Re: THB

I’m happy to say I sit in the Bob Lord stand ,I’m 73 ,and sit with my 2 23 yrs old granddaughters,I still shout ,and scream nearly as much as I did when I went behind the goals,& changed round at 1/2 time(the language has been toned down a lot) loving my football more than I’ve done for donkey’s ye...
by Jimscho
Sun Mar 26, 2023 3:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THB
Replies: 45
Views: 5897

Re: THB

You actually need to stop. Normal decent people sit in that stand professionals with high paying jobs who have never taken drugs in their life, they dont sing fast they chant at a pace that chants are supposed to be sung at high tempo to increase player adrenaline. The players appreciate them becau...
by Jimscho
Wed Mar 08, 2023 2:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blue Monday New Order
Replies: 55
Views: 3371

Re: Blue Monday New Order

It originally was just an instrumental track so the band could have a rest! Going to see Peter Hook next month. He always plays a fair bit of New order and Joy Division Is that ‘Peter Hook and the Light’you are going to see.David Potts(Pottsy) was one of my cashiers when I was Manager of Barclays B...
by Jimscho
Thu Feb 09, 2023 8:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: All clear now
Replies: 52
Views: 4539

Re: All clear now

Congratulations Cirrus.About 3 years ago I had a blood test at the docs and while I was there she decided to do PSA test.A day or two later my doc rang me up and said pop down and see me.I went straight down which was out of normal surgery hours and she informed me that my PSA was slightly raised(a ...
by Jimscho
Tue Feb 07, 2023 8:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 2022/23: Blackpool v Burnley – Ticket Information
Replies: 389
Views: 16759

Re: 2022/23: Blackpool v Burnley – Ticket Information

They could let anyone with say 6000 points buy 1 adult and 1 child ticket.If you have 2 children you could then pick your favourite child to take with you😀
by Jimscho
Fri Feb 03, 2023 1:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blackpool away
Replies: 34
Views: 5031

Re: Blackpool away

JTClaret wrote:
Fri Feb 03, 2023 1:49 pm
I'm in Fleetwood, so definitely hoping to get this one
You wont have to sit next to me either😀
by Jimscho
Sun Jan 22, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: We're gonna finish top half
Replies: 33
Views: 3406

Re: We're gonna finish top half

fatboy47 wrote:
Sun Jan 22, 2023 7:50 pm
I was wrong.
Spoken like a Whitewell Bottom lad.
by Jimscho
Mon Jan 16, 2023 9:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What Monarchly Period are we in?
Replies: 31
Views: 2364

Re: What Monarchly Period are we in?

The Sweet Caroline era.
by Jimscho
Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Accrington Stanley at Wembley?
Replies: 80
Views: 4981

Re: Accrington Stanley at Wembley?

Wasn't there more at Wembley for that final between 2 Div four clubs that at Wembley for an England International a few weeks before 🤔 On 24may 1988 England played Colombia at Wembley with a crowd of about 25,700.I was in London on a course so went to the match. On 29 May 1988 Burnley played Wolves...
by Jimscho
Mon Jan 09, 2023 8:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: O Romeo,Romeo wherefore art thou Romeo ?
Replies: 37
Views: 2666

Re: O Romeo,Romeo wherefore art thou Romeo ?

Woodleyclaret wrote:
Mon Jan 09, 2023 3:52 am
Windass junior is not a bad player for Wednesday
What about the rest of the week.
by Jimscho
Wed Dec 14, 2022 11:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Our country is on its knee's
Replies: 233
Views: 22773

Re: Our country is on its knees

Don’t let them fob you off with inferior interior foam or exterior foam as exterior foam is probably inferior to inferior interior foam.Need a sit down now oops sorry you probably cant.
by Jimscho
Wed Nov 30, 2022 7:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Password for UTC
Replies: 19
Views: 1174

Re: Password for UTC

Croydon Claret wrote:
Wed Nov 30, 2022 7:19 pm
I tried to explain copy/paste to my dad but he just couldn't understand it.
I like your dad.We are on the same wavelength.
by Jimscho
Wed Nov 30, 2022 7:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Password for UTC
Replies: 19
Views: 1174

Re: Password for UTC

Rileybobs wrote:
Wed Nov 30, 2022 7:09 pm
I’m not usually a fan of non-fiction but this story was great.
It is actually true.If I wasnt an old git and a technophobe I would put a copy of the email on here.
by Jimscho
Wed Nov 30, 2022 7:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Password for UTC
Replies: 19
Views: 1174

Re: Password for UTC

Why didn't you try the "another" password 1st 🤔 Not helpful I know but ... an 80 character password 🤣🤣🤣 tad OTT At least its sorted Jimscho 👍🙂👍 I did try another password when the original didnt work.That didnt work either.So thought I might get locked out if I tried more passwords.I am old thats m...
by Jimscho
Wed Nov 30, 2022 7:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Password for UTC
Replies: 19
Views: 1174

Password for UTC

Forgot my password to sign in so requested a new one.I was sent a new password and link to sign in.The password was over 80 characters long.Luckily I tried another password and it worked.
by Jimscho
Wed Nov 30, 2022 7:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 2022/23: Manchester United – Ticket Information
Replies: 239
Views: 27350

Re: 2022/23: Manchester United – Ticket Information

Got a message on FB from Burnley Football Club just over an hour ago saying there were 2300 tickets left.
by Jimscho
Thu Nov 24, 2022 2:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Flu & covid jabs
Replies: 237
Views: 8917

Re: Flu & covid jabs

I am insulin dependant Diabetic so was in an at risk group.Have had all the vaccines for Covid and also the flu jab.I had no adverse effect after any of the jabs.I am 73.I had Covid in June and felt like I had a mild cold. About 2/3 months ago I went to Tesco Rawtenstall and noticed some protestors ...
by Jimscho
Sat Nov 19, 2022 7:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Commitments tour
Replies: 9
Views: 1063

Re: The Commitments tour

The Commitments Musical is on at Mancester Opera House 5th to 10th June.
by Jimscho
Wed Nov 09, 2022 1:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Remembering ELI
Replies: 20
Views: 1895

Re: Remembering ELI

It was also 6 years ago(25th October)since Lotty/Cumbrian Claret passed away.I am still in contact with his wife Margaret.He would have been so proud of this team.He loved his music but for some reason always played Zoom by Fat Larrys band when he was announcer.He always repeated the Blackburn score...
by Jimscho
Tue Nov 08, 2022 10:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Easy remedy to problems with Corners
Replies: 56
Views: 3381

Re: Easy remedy to problems with Corners

MT03ALG wrote:
Tue Nov 08, 2022 9:26 am
So who takes the corner ?
Good point.
by Jimscho
Tue Nov 08, 2022 9:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Easy remedy to problems with Corners
Replies: 56
Views: 3381

Re: Easy remedy to problems with Corners

As we have some very fast but small players, the remedy to corners against is quite easy i.e. leave 3 small/fast men on the halfway line. Assuming the opposing team leave 4 players back to mark the 3 men, this would result in our keeper and 7 players marking 5 players from the opposing team. It wou...