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by damo_whitehead
Fri Oct 04, 2019 9:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BRING A TIN FOR THE BIN
Replies: 71
Views: 8732

Re: BRING A TIN FOR THE BIN

Tin is next to my wallet in preparation. Great cause, well done all
by damo_whitehead
Fri Oct 04, 2019 4:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ban Smacking
Replies: 172
Views: 25303

Re: Ban Smacking

Children and dogs benefit enormously from smacking and the concept of physical punishment. Why people cannot distinguish between this and hitting or beating is beyond me. Show me a single toddler or dog who understands the reasoning behind "You mustn't run into the road because it could kill you" a...
by damo_whitehead
Thu Oct 03, 2019 1:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sheffield United (a) - General Info Thread
Replies: 42
Views: 5623

Re: Sheffield United (a) - General Info Thread

Devonshire Cat is a bit of a walk away but used to be good for away fans, not sure if it is still the case though
by damo_whitehead
Thu Oct 03, 2019 1:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ban Smacking
Replies: 172
Views: 25303

Re: Ban Smacking

Right_winger wrote:No you just speak for the snowflakes
If being against violence to children makes me a snowflake, I guess I am a snowflake! Doesn't sound a bad thing
by damo_whitehead
Thu Oct 03, 2019 12:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Phobias
Replies: 54
Views: 6126

Re: Phobias

Rubber balloons for me! I hate the noise they make and the fact they can randomly pop, awful! Especially worse when children have them and are playing about with them, can't stand in the same room! Strangely absolutely fine with foil balloons, so I think it is more then noise of the "squeak" and how...
by damo_whitehead
Thu Oct 03, 2019 12:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ban Smacking
Replies: 172
Views: 25303

Re: Ban Smacking

Some people are truly archaic it is worrying
by damo_whitehead
Sat Sep 28, 2019 11:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fans walking through church grounds today
Replies: 5
Views: 2054

Fans walking through church grounds today

Did anyone else see the hundreds of fans walking through the church grounds near villa park today? Literally walking on top of graves, absolutely disgusting, never seen anything like it!! I'm not talking about one or two, I'm talking about hundreds. Where is the respect, clinging over gravestones an...
by damo_whitehead
Sun Sep 15, 2019 10:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ash?
Replies: 5
Views: 1522

Re: Ash?

No sign of an injury, just had zero service
by damo_whitehead
Sun Sep 15, 2019 10:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brighton v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 70
Views: 19174

Re: Brighton v Burnley - Player Ratings

Just about recovered from a very very long day so here are my ratings Pope 7 - kicking atrocious though Lowton 6 - did well but when Aaron got booked he sat back Tarkowski 6 Mee 6 Pieters 6 - lacks cover from McNeil Lennon 5 - faded after booking Westwood 6 Cork 5 McNeil 4 Barnes 5 - no service Wood...
by damo_whitehead
Sun Sep 15, 2019 10:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 2019/20: Aston Villa v Burnley – Ticket Information
Replies: 113
Views: 20348

Re: 2019/20: Aston Villa v Burnley – Ticket Information

General sale (maximum of four tickets per Clarets Number) Online: Fri 13th Sep at 9:15 a.m. Ticket Office: Fri 13th Sep at 9:15 a.m. No tickets will be posted out after 2 p.m. on Wed 25th Sep Online sales end at 2 p.m. on Wed 25th Sep Final sale date 12 noon on Fri 27th Sep Just ordered mine, hopef...
by damo_whitehead
Fri Sep 13, 2019 10:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Another Question About VAR
Replies: 6
Views: 1167

Re: Another Question About VAR

aggi wrote:They can do it but they're trying to avoid it.
Thanks Aggi
by damo_whitehead
Fri Sep 13, 2019 10:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Another Question About VAR
Replies: 6
Views: 1167

Another Question About VAR

I have not seen any of the referees go to check an incident via the TV on the touchline. Is this not a thing in the Premier League or is it just that nobody has had to go an do a "check", like we have seen in the Women's World Cup, Champions League etc
by damo_whitehead
Wed Sep 04, 2019 9:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Problem With Online Tickets
Replies: 17
Views: 3328

Re: Problem With Online Tickets

Typically started working about 10 minutes after I put this post on!
by damo_whitehead
Wed Sep 04, 2019 8:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Problem With Online Tickets
Replies: 17
Views: 3328

Problem With Online Tickets

Been trying since about 6pm yesterday but I haven't been able to buy tickets for Brighton away, the option is there and when you click to add to basket eventually the page just times out. Anyone else got this problem? I don't live local to Burnley so buying them in person isn't an option, is it poss...
by damo_whitehead
Sat Aug 31, 2019 9:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Half and half scarves
Replies: 21
Views: 2975

Re: Half and half scarves

Never seen so many half and half scarves as I have today, apparently they are very popular
by damo_whitehead
Mon Aug 19, 2019 9:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arsenal v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 84
Views: 27493

Re: Arsenal v Burnley - Player Ratings

Pope 8 - Great saves, needs to work on distribution though! Lowton 6 - Did OK Tarkowski 8 - Thought he was excellent again, confident and strong Mee 7 - Same as Tarks Pieters 5 - Seemed slow at times and got caught out a lot, Taylor is my preferred option Gudmundsson 6 - Showed good intent to get th...
by damo_whitehead
Fri Aug 16, 2019 4:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arsenal (away) - General Info Thread
Replies: 36
Views: 5999

Re: No Parking at Cockfosters Station

ClaretTony wrote:That's our plans changing tomorrow then
And mine, Oakwood (the next station on the tube line) has parking so will be giving that a try I think.

Thanks for moving my thread too
by damo_whitehead
Fri Aug 16, 2019 4:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arsenal (away) - General Info Thread
Replies: 36
Views: 5999

No Parking at Cockfosters Station

Just been on the NCP website to check the postcode for Cockfosters underground station parking and there is this message: "Transport for London have informed us that Cockfosters Station car park will be closed on the weekend of the 17 and 18 August. This closure is subject to change, please check ba...
by damo_whitehead
Wed Aug 14, 2019 12:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Going to games alone
Replies: 113
Views: 20839

Re: Going to games alone

Well I bought my Wolves away ticket last night too, so I wasn't ever going to change my ways, but great reading through this thread!
by damo_whitehead
Sun Aug 11, 2019 12:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Travelling to Arsenal
Replies: 3
Views: 448

Re: Travelling to Arsenal

aggi wrote:Various suggestions here
http://www.uptheclarets.com/messageboar ... =2&t=40786" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Thanks Aggi, hadn't seen that

Please delete this thread mods :)
by damo_whitehead
Sun Aug 11, 2019 12:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Travelling to Arsenal
Replies: 3
Views: 448

Travelling to Arsenal

Making the trip down to Arsenal next week, my plan is to park at Cockfosters and jump on the tube, seems the most straight forward way. Has anyone got any other ideas, or best places to park at Cockfosters? I saw there is an NCP at the station, but these always seem to be full on match days when I'v...
by damo_whitehead
Sun Aug 11, 2019 12:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Going to games alone
Replies: 113
Views: 20839

Re: Going to games alone

Damo, Top man for starting this thread. As you know, I used to be exactly the same: I’d enjoy going to games on my own, talking to strangers about the game (talking to random strangers is something I’ve never been all that good at) and celebrating goals with people as though they were family. That ...
by damo_whitehead
Sat Aug 10, 2019 8:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - Graham Scott v Southampton
Replies: 35
Views: 6203

Re: RATE THE REF - Graham Scott v Southampton

A 10
B 12
C 17
D 10
by damo_whitehead
Sat Aug 10, 2019 8:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Southampton
Replies: 67
Views: 19591

Re: Southampton

There wasn't much in it bar a huge collapse from them in the second half. I think they have too much quality to be in a scrap which makes our win even more impressive
by damo_whitehead
Sat Aug 10, 2019 8:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: VAR ... is this the logic they will use
Replies: 71
Views: 10389

Re: VAR ... is this the logic they will use

Offside is either offside or it isn't... as long as everyone is clear on exactly what offside means, then we just have to deal with it. The controversy will come when the decision is subjective
by damo_whitehead
Sat Aug 10, 2019 8:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Southampton - Player Ratings
Replies: 79
Views: 31232

Re: Burnley v Southampton - Player Ratings

Pope 7
Lowton 7
Tarkowski 8
Mee 8 MOM
Pieters 7
Gusmundsson 7
Westwood 6
Cork 8
McNeil 7
Barnes 8
Wood 6
by damo_whitehead
Sat Aug 10, 2019 8:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Barnes pictured after the win...
Replies: 32
Views: 5022

Re: Barnes pictured after the win...

Gets paid too much money if he eats at five guys :lol:
by damo_whitehead
Sat Aug 10, 2019 8:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Going to games alone
Replies: 113
Views: 20839

Re: Going to games alone

Just another point, I have just spent time reading through all the comments in this thread, and it really is great to read, we are one big claret family. As I said above, nothing will ever stop me doing what I love, but sometimes you even question yourself. Thank you all, and what a great win today!...
by damo_whitehead
Sat Aug 10, 2019 8:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Going to games alone
Replies: 113
Views: 20839

Re: Going to games alone

A really important thread for me. I’ve been going on and off on my own for the past ten years. Started doing this when I was about 17 in the 08/09 era after my grandad past away, who originally got me into BFC. Initially as a teenager I was nervous about going on my own but I’ve got used to it now....
by damo_whitehead
Sat Aug 10, 2019 12:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Going to games alone
Replies: 113
Views: 20839

Re: Going to games alone

I go to away games alone but not watching Burnley as I can't get to games anymore living abroad. No reason not to; working with people 99% of the week, mostly idiots who are hard work, makes the weekend the only time to get away from it all and have a bit of me time; I love solitary away days with ...
by damo_whitehead
Sat Aug 10, 2019 11:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Going to games alone
Replies: 113
Views: 20839

Re: Going to games alone

ClaretTony wrote:I think this thread is all because I snubbed damo (not on purpose I admit) at Swansea a couple of seasons ago :D :D :D

Seriously, do what you want to do Damo and enjoy it.
I completely forgot that! What a bad day all round!
by damo_whitehead
Sat Aug 10, 2019 11:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Sack Race.
Replies: 14
Views: 1707

Re: The Sack Race.

I think Bruce will be under pressure if they don't start well. The fans aren't happy already!
by damo_whitehead
Sat Aug 10, 2019 11:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stream for Today
Replies: 19
Views: 3028

Re: Stream for Today

If you Google Reddit soccer streams it's nearly always the top result. They just change weekly now
by damo_whitehead
Sat Aug 10, 2019 11:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Going to games alone
Replies: 113
Views: 20839

Re: Going to games alone

I appreciate everyone's words here, sometimes reassurance is important
by damo_whitehead
Sat Aug 10, 2019 11:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ozil and Kolasinac
Replies: 4
Views: 1907

Re: Ozil and Kolasinac

It's all very tight lipped. Which is to be expected with security, but I agree, way more to it
by damo_whitehead
Sat Aug 10, 2019 10:59 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Going to games alone
Replies: 113
Views: 20839

Re: Going to games alone

If you're happy doing it who cares what anyone else thinks? As you say if you have a season ticket you get to know everyone around you anyway. Much better than sitting at home on your own wishing you were on the game. It's strange because I'm normally of that thinking, I've just had a few comments ...
by damo_whitehead
Sat Aug 10, 2019 10:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best place to buy a phone outright?
Replies: 19
Views: 3237

Re: Best place to buy a phone outright?

I got a decent smart phone for £150 SIM free from Argos
by damo_whitehead
Sat Aug 10, 2019 10:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Going to games alone
Replies: 113
Views: 20839

Going to games alone

Recently I got ridiculed for going to watch football on my own, not for the first tine and it got me thinking... I can't be the only one, in fact I know I'm not, and why is it a big deal to some? I get on with everyone around my season ticket so for home games it's a little different (although I wou...
by damo_whitehead
Fri Aug 09, 2019 12:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arsenal tickets
Replies: 46
Views: 6030

Re: Arsenal tickets

burnmark wrote:I think it refers to those sold online but not including those bought directly from the ticket office.
That would make sense, good call!
by damo_whitehead
Fri Aug 09, 2019 12:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Breaking news twix can now be bought using contactless payment...
Replies: 37
Views: 2863

Re: Breaking news twix can now be bought using contactless payment...

Hurrayyyyy, did they read my thread about it? Influencer that I am!!!
by damo_whitehead
Fri Aug 09, 2019 12:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: HTFC - Home Kit
Replies: 122
Views: 12513

Re: HTFC - Home Kit

I know the FA have rules, but come on! Hopefully Huddersfield will appeal and they will accept to drop the charge based on circumstances
by damo_whitehead
Fri Aug 09, 2019 11:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arsenal tickets
Replies: 46
Views: 6030

Re: Arsenal tickets

So have we decided the numbers online don't mean anything, or do mean something, as Sean Dyche's Watch number would suggest an increase? Maybe my theory is right?
by damo_whitehead
Fri Aug 09, 2019 11:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Winners and losers
Replies: 40
Views: 4119

Re: Winners and losers

We have lost Tom Heaton but have somebody just as good in Nick Pope.

We have also strengthened our squad in key areas, how anyone can think we aren't in a stronger position this season than we were going into last season amazes me
by damo_whitehead
Thu Aug 08, 2019 3:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5242
Views: 679545

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

Mooy only gone on loan and Huddersfield announce 3 year extension to Mooy contract, not known that happen before. His wages are high which is probably why he has gone on loan for a year and Huddersfield will be hoping they can bounce back
by damo_whitehead
Thu Aug 08, 2019 3:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5242
Views: 679545

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

This thread is hilariously pathetic, roll on 5pm
by damo_whitehead
Thu Aug 08, 2019 2:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5242
Views: 679545

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

I think the fact Sean has even mentioned his name says all we need to know. Dyche hasn't ever really done that from memory
by damo_whitehead
Thu Aug 08, 2019 1:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5242
Views: 679545

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

ClaretTony wrote:Nothing is done until it's done but there is an article ready for one signing that I'm expecting to use :D
Ooo, tease!
by damo_whitehead
Thu Aug 08, 2019 12:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5242
Views: 679545

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

williamjblazkowicz wrote:How is Danny going to Drinkwater if there's no Wells?

I know, not funny. Made me chuckle though (I'm easily pleased).
I loved it personally! :lol:
by damo_whitehead
Wed Aug 07, 2019 8:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5242
Views: 679545

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

Victor Camarasa signs for Crystal Palace

https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2019/august ... eal-betis/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by damo_whitehead
Wed Aug 07, 2019 2:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: VAR - Brilliant or Disaster?
Replies: 48
Views: 4759

Re: VAR - Brilliant or Disaster?

From an article on this:- "It has emerged one referee at the FIFA Women's World Cup over the summer watched 29 replays of an incident before making a decision – holding up play for over four-and-a-half minutes. That has led to those in charge of the Professional Game Match Officials Ltd to issue gu...