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- Fri Oct 27, 2017 11:26 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Rugby League World Cup 2017..
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1159
Re: Rugby League World Cup 2016..
10-4 after 55 mins, England having a decent 2nd half.
- Thu Oct 26, 2017 9:13 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Interest Rates.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 704
Re: Interest Rates.
NNN- you are in a fortunate position but most people can't have it both ways if they are savers and borrowers. Whatever, any interest rate for savers will be less than the 3% rate of inflation and thus a negative real interest rate. The stock market wins hands down and has done so since 2009.
- Thu Oct 26, 2017 4:46 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Rugby League World Cup 2017..
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1159
Re: Rugby League World Cup 2016..
The Aussies and possibly NZ will come ahead of England, several of the England squad play their club rugby in Australia and, as with soccer, foreign imports dominate in our Super League. The standard in the SL this year has been quite low, Castleford dominated but then fell at the final hurdle. Zac ...
- Thu Oct 26, 2017 2:41 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ARTICLE: Win a copy of From Orient to the Emirates
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1410
Re: ARTICLE: Win a copy of From Orient to the Emirates
Brian Stock is an unusual ex-player to feature in the book?!
- Wed Oct 25, 2017 11:27 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Remembering CumbrianClaret
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2042
Re: Remembering CumbrianClaret
I once felt the wrath of his tongue from France when we differed as to an interpretation of a Burnley piece on the radio. A good man though, a true supporter who is missed on this board and, no doubt, further afield.
- Wed Oct 25, 2017 10:28 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Chris wood..
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5082
Re: Chris wood..
Lincoln kicked seven shades of .... out of JBG, a bit different to Wood ?
- Wed Oct 25, 2017 9:27 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Rochdale
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2435
Re: Rochdale
Agreed Beamish, to older folk the Staff is up t' Knotts!
- Tue Oct 24, 2017 8:20 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Rochdale
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2435
Re: Rochdale
Agreed nothing much since Gracie Fields and John Bright - Bill Oddie, Andy Kershaw, the Crystal Meth co-op guy, we really are scraping the barrel. Nowt wrong with Tod though.
- Tue Oct 24, 2017 7:41 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: OT Cricket buffs
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1742
Re: OT Cricket buffs
Armanath, India, his 2 sons also played for India.
Sir Learie Constantine, W Indies, one of the greatest, opened up the Lancs League to overseas pros.
Don't know
Jack Ikin who played for Lancashire.
Sir Learie Constantine, W Indies, one of the greatest, opened up the Lancs League to overseas pros.
Don't know
Jack Ikin who played for Lancashire.
- Mon Oct 23, 2017 8:28 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Linfield v Crusaders on sky sports main event now
- Replies: 7
- Views: 669
Re: Linfield v Crusaders on sky sports main event now
Don't mention East on this board!
- Mon Oct 23, 2017 8:20 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Linfield v Crusaders on sky sports main event now
- Replies: 7
- Views: 669
Re: Linfield v Crusaders on sky sports main event now
Willie Irvine and his goalkeeper brother?
Not sure on this though since I think Willie played for Carrickfergus and he came to Burnley as a youngster.
Not sure on this though since I think Willie played for Carrickfergus and he came to Burnley as a youngster.
- Mon Oct 23, 2017 8:16 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Linfield v Crusaders on sky sports main event now
- Replies: 7
- Views: 669
Re: Linfield v Crusaders on sky sports main event now
Was a Glentoran supporter in the 60s when I lived in Belfast, saw them draw 1-1 with Eusebio's Benfica.
- Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:44 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: religious people who knock on your door.
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2909
Re: religious people who knock on your door.
Agreed I wouldn't want to do it but it is a gross intrusion on your privacy. Christianity is on the way out for most people, let's leave it at that.
- Sun Oct 22, 2017 9:49 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Bring on the geordies
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1686
Re: Bring on the geordies
Are doing better than expected, few stars but are getting results.
- Sat Oct 21, 2017 11:04 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Our forms not that great
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3964
Re: Our forms not that great
cricketfield - it's being so cheerful that keeps you going! 

- Thu Oct 19, 2017 3:32 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Paul Fletcher - best header of a ball we've ever had?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2043
Re: Paul Fletcher - best header of a ball we've ever had?
Remember seeing him trouble the much taller Larry Lloyd ( Forest?) at Turf Moor. On one occasion craftily made a back for Lloyd who fell for it, jumped and was not amused as he hit the deck. The ball was irrelevant on this occasion!
- Thu Oct 19, 2017 11:35 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ARTICLE: Is Burnley's Away Form Down to Luck?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2164
Re: ARTICLE: Is Burnley's Away Form Down to Luck?
Thanks for posting Rowls, an excellent article telling the footballing world how it is at Burnley.
Analytical and broadly correct I guess, far removed from some Saturday evening posts on here!
Analytical and broadly correct I guess, far removed from some Saturday evening posts on here!
- Thu Oct 19, 2017 10:07 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Fantastic day at the Turf 49 years ago today
- Replies: 53
- Views: 4221
Re: Fantastic day at the Turf 49 years ago today
A very tolerant woman Mrs Scholes senior! 

- Wed Oct 18, 2017 2:06 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: If a team cannot be fed by two pizzas then that team is too large.
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2045
Re: If a team cannot be fed by two pizzas then that team is too large.
American Hot with jalapeños!
- Sun Oct 15, 2017 7:40 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: REPORT: Late Wood goal earns deserved point
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1609
Re: REPORT: Late Wood goal earns deserved point
A great report, factual and balanced - many thanks.
We are doing very well but some on this board expect the earth, good to have high expectations but remember we are Burnley not Barcelona.
We are doing very well but some on this board expect the earth, good to have high expectations but remember we are Burnley not Barcelona.
- Thu Oct 12, 2017 2:57 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Strachan gone
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3456
Re: Strachan gone
But why did he continue to ignore Scott Arfield, a regular PL player, when he had so little talent available to him? Only Strachan can answer that.
- Mon Oct 09, 2017 9:47 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: There is obviously a problem with genetics in Scoland
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2143
Re: There is obviously a problem with genetics in Scoland
I blame those wee Krankies!
- Sun Oct 08, 2017 11:04 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Defour on the bench for Belgium
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2551
Re: Defour on the bench for Belgium
Belgium have got one helluva squad for a small country, how do they do it?
- Sat Oct 07, 2017 8:38 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Superleague final
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1152
Re: Superleague final
A disappointing one-sided final, Leeds bossed it from start to finish, McGuire gave a masterclass and the Leeds forwards set the platform. Cas simply didn't turn up, hard to believe that they topped the table by 10 points.
- Sat Oct 07, 2017 4:18 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Which top flight Burnley XI was best
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2081
Re: Which top flight Burnley XI was best
Blacklaw, Angus, Newton, Adamson, Dobson, Miller, Connelly, Jimmy Mc, Pointer, Robson, James.[/quote
A difficult one this but O' Neil for Miller, Lochhead for Robson, Elder for Newton?
A difficult one this but O' Neil for Miller, Lochhead for Robson, Elder for Newton?
- Sat Oct 07, 2017 1:13 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Solving the England crisis
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2081
Re: Solving the England crisis
Henderson and Dier, I ask you?!
- Fri Oct 06, 2017 11:45 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: bbc website 15, football cliches
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1746
Re: bbc website 15, football cliches
Have missed out "game of two halves"!
- Fri Oct 06, 2017 11:42 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ARTICLE: Tarkowski has the last say at Everton
- Replies: 2
- Views: 434
Re: ARTICLE: Tarkowski has the last say at Everton
These outstanding marks for Tarkowski show how he has replaced Michael Keane in the team. Has surprised his critics given how he was outmuscled a few times at the end of last season when he replaced Ben Mee. A fast learner.
- Tue Oct 03, 2017 2:53 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Cricket Prog' Monday 2nd BBC4 7.30
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5188
Re: Cricket Prog' Monday 2nd BBC4 7.30
Agreed Tony but Carter could bat a bit too, didn't he get a big score as substitute pro to win the Worsley cup for Burnley in 1970? I vaguely recall a conversation with Duncan about this at L'boro.
- Tue Oct 03, 2017 11:49 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Cricket Prog' Monday 2nd BBC4 7.30
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5188
Re: Cricket Prog' Monday 2nd BBC4 7.30
quoon - what a great job, stu and co made an excellent programme even if they only showed the tip of an iceberg. West Indian pros and others introduced the game of cricket to me which has given a lifetime's enjoyment since. I've seen many of the best but, possibly surprisingly, think Duncan Carter a...
- Mon Oct 02, 2017 12:14 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Oliver Kay interview with Danny Cadamarteri
- Replies: 1
- Views: 715
Re: Oliver Kay interview with Danny Cadamarteri
A thoughtful, realistic article, Danny sounds to have his head screwed on now! I'm sure we all wish him well.
- Sun Oct 01, 2017 8:34 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Interesting BBC cricket article
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1226
Re: Interesting BBC cricket article
Please do. I am intrigued. I remember the latter days of cricket when local clubs had pro players, but was very interesting to see it went way back to the 60's. Earlier still, Learie Constantine played at Nelson 1928 onwards well into the 1930s. Professionals were especially common in the Central L...
- Sat Sep 30, 2017 8:39 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Cricket Prog' Monday 2nd BBC4 7.30
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5188
Re: Cricket Prog' Monday 2nd BBC4 7.30
A nice little programme, just viewed it. Mainly Learie Constantine and family, Wes Hall, Charlie Griffiths, Viv Richards and Bumble. The former encountered a fair bit of racism but given the times this was hardly surprising. Lasting bonds were created with the local cricket community which persist t...
- Fri Sep 29, 2017 7:13 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Castleford Tigers
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1615
Re: Rugby League semis
conyoviejo - agreed the idiot who gave away the last minute penalty deserves to be horse whipped, one of your own tho', an ex Wigan player Mattie Smith. What a fool!
A great game though, Saints are my 2nd team after Rochdale Hornets.
A great game though, Saints are my 2nd team after Rochdale Hornets.
- Fri Sep 29, 2017 9:18 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: BBC Radio One...Born 50 years ago..
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2609
Re: BBC Radio One...Born 50 years ago..
Remember it well, 1967 homesick in Belfast as the BBC repatriated the Radio Caroline pirates, installed them in land-based studios and let them play good music. Hard to believe the government censorship and control in those distant days.
- Thu Sep 28, 2017 4:52 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Which EU laws would you change or remove?
- Replies: 98
- Views: 5859
Re: Which EU laws would you change or remove?
£2 billion of subsidies for 250,000 UK farmers and landowners, we believe in free markets don't we?
- Thu Sep 28, 2017 2:47 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Lancashire Cricket
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1507
Re: Lancashire Cricket
Not quite, Davies has 916 runs according to the BBC.Quickenthetempo wrote:Alex Davies of Lance has over 1000 First Class runs this season.
- Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:01 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Lancashire Cricket
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1507
Re: Lancashire Cricket
Fully agree ty but can't help thinking that the 4 day game played mainly in April/Sept has been poor this year. Only 3 batsmen scored 1000 runs I think, all at Surrey. No wonder England can't find any new talent.
- Wed Sep 27, 2017 6:59 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Flu jab
- Replies: 84
- Views: 7058
Re: Flu jab
Had one on Monday, arm is still a bit sore.
- Wed Sep 27, 2017 3:59 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: England test squad for Ashes
- Replies: 53
- Views: 3402
Re: England test squad for Ashes
Yes a woeful performance by Yorkshire, now 37 for 7, a disgrace for professional cricketers.
Signing Brathwaite was indeed a panic signal but I guess they just got out of jail.
Signing Brathwaite was indeed a panic signal but I guess they just got out of jail.
- Wed Sep 27, 2017 10:27 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: England test squad for Ashes
- Replies: 53
- Views: 3402
Re: England test squad for Ashes
Has Root got too much power in the England set-up?
Refuses to bat at number 3, picks his best mate and possibly carries too much clout?
Refuses to bat at number 3, picks his best mate and possibly carries too much clout?
- Wed Sep 27, 2017 10:10 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: England test squad for Ashes
- Replies: 53
- Views: 3402
Re: England test squad for Ashes
Ballance is a very lucky boy, friends in high places! He must have been a good flatmate.
- Wed Sep 27, 2017 9:33 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Burnley fan Jo Cunningham (formerly Tomlinson) passes away
- Replies: 56
- Views: 8342
Re: Burnley fan Jo Cunningham (formerly Tomlinson) passes away
A very nice tribute CT, could not have been easy to write. Jo sounds to have been a top- rate claret.
- Tue Sep 26, 2017 4:17 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Keaton Jennings
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5464
Re: Keaton Jennings
Ben Stokes is a badly behaved Durham player.
Durham should be fined £100,000 and deducted 48 points next year for failing to control their player, a lesson must be set for recalcitrant counties!
Durham should be fined £100,000 and deducted 48 points next year for failing to control their player, a lesson must be set for recalcitrant counties!
- Tue Sep 26, 2017 2:31 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: And now Tony Booth dies
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2252
Re: And now Tony Booth dies
followed by ..... Freddy Shepherd, ex- chairman, Newcastle Utd.
- Tue Sep 26, 2017 12:30 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Burnley Articles
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2826
Re: Burnley Articles
Good luck Dan, you write well with an easy, flowing style.
- Tue Sep 26, 2017 10:23 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Keaton Jennings
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5464
Re: Keaton Jennings
The ECB have really shafted Durham with their relegation and points deduction decisions. Little chance of recovery this season, the future looks bleak as players jump ship and head to 1st Division clubs with test match grounds. It is also a pity that Lancs, Notts and Surrey cannot produce their own ...
- Mon Sep 25, 2017 7:14 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Anyone ever used a Pensions/Financial Advisor?
- Replies: 61
- Views: 6260
Re: Anyone ever used a Pensions/Financial Advisor?
Diesel - steady as you go! Yes St James Place initial and annual charges are relatively high but the performance of their SJP funds is excellent too. They are ruthless in culling non-performing fund managers and the competition so engendered produces high returns. I have been with them since 2009 an...
- Mon Sep 25, 2017 4:43 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Anyone ever used a Pensions/Financial Advisor?
- Replies: 61
- Views: 6260
Re: Anyone ever used a Pensions/Financial Advisor?
mkmel - my advice, if at all possible leave your money in the pension pot unless you are steering it towards a better returning investment. In other words, do not spend or consume it now. Retirement is often, and hopefully, a long term of 30+ years and inflation rapidly will eat into and erode the v...
- Mon Sep 25, 2017 9:48 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Nahki Wells
- Replies: 71
- Views: 7448
Re: Nahki Wells
Wells has had a good weekend! 
