Search found 605 matches

by whentheballmoves
Fri Mar 12, 2021 9:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 3 Years ago today - West Ham Meltdown
Replies: 28
Views: 2412

Re: 3 Years ago today - West Ham Meltdown

Good memories of the day. We used Hackney Wick station instead of Stratford, which was really convenient. Same here. Crate Brewery was the worst ofnthe three bars we ent in pre and post match, and it wasn't bad, iquite liked it. Preferred howling hops brewery. Best ine was Mason East (now closed) a...
by whentheballmoves
Wed Mar 10, 2021 3:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The centenary of our 1st ever title is looming
Replies: 17
Views: 2286

Re: The centenary of our 1st ever title is looming

I asked the club the same question. The club had planned a display at Towneley I understand but its been postponed because of the virus. I've been working on a film of Tommy Boyle and part 2 will cover the League championship in 1920-21. That part is almost complete and I hope to have it done by th...
by whentheballmoves
Sun Mar 07, 2021 6:43 pm
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: 8813

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

Hi John, Not sure how I missed this thread every other time it seems to have been popular?! I've found this lockdown far tougher than previous ones. Probably because of the weather and the lack of light hours. Missing my reffing more than PL games, but that's to be expected, as I have pared that rig...
by whentheballmoves
Fri Feb 26, 2021 11:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: First Burnley replica shirt bought.
Replies: 47
Views: 3546

Re: First Burnley replica shirt bought.

You'd do well to get a Burnley shirt anywhere in Sheffield, let alone on West Street, these days, OP, 😂
by whentheballmoves
Fri Feb 26, 2021 11:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bruno V Tyson
Replies: 31
Views: 2431

Re: Bruno V Tyson

Bruno rocked Tyson in that fight. Stunned him. Had him in the palm of his hand, one punch from a knock down. Sadly, Frank couldn't believe it, and froze too. Who knows how the rest of the fight would have gone had he landed that "next punch...?
by whentheballmoves
Fri Feb 26, 2021 11:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Gordon Ramsay's Bank Balance
Replies: 35
Views: 3388

Re: Gordon Ramsay's Bank Balance

What are the kelpies and the Falkirk wheel? May be popping to Scotland again in the summer with the kids if the bet Fred cup is up and running again...
by whentheballmoves
Fri Feb 26, 2021 11:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wandavision
Replies: 20
Views: 2248

Re: Wandavision

Really enjoying it. Just watched episode 8.
Quirky first couple of/few episodes, but it was always obvious all would become clear over time with the mini teasers...
The new set of films coming should be enjoyable too.
by whentheballmoves
Thu Feb 18, 2021 4:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Darren Drysdale (ref)
Replies: 90
Views: 9703

Re: Darren Drysdale (ref)

As a grass roots referee, I find it disconcerting that people are backing a lengthy ban for the ref. He was wrong, but didn't do much to merit, for example, a 12 month ban. The respect campaign has fallen by the wayside, and players, coaches (and parents where applicable) need to REALLY respect matc...
by whentheballmoves
Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: John Lundstram
Replies: 22
Views: 4716

Re: John Lundstram

As a resident of Sheffield, I confidently predicted to Blades fans that there would be elements turning on the team as soon as things went a bit "sticky", shall we say. Ridiculous, really, although most are happy with the manager. A bit like us, I suppose....?
by whentheballmoves
Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: R.I.P. Doug Mountjoy
Replies: 9
Views: 1827

Re: R.I.P. Doug Mountjoy

RIP Doug.
by whentheballmoves
Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What style of football would you like to see?
Replies: 70
Views: 3623

Re: What style of football would you like to see?

I'd like to see us get some more pace into the team. No problem with the way we mix up the play at the moment, but I'd like to see: a) us be able to genuinely counter attack and punish teams b) be able to beat a man out wide more often, get to the bye-line and get crosses in c) win more penalties by...
by whentheballmoves
Sat Feb 13, 2021 10:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Deer Hunter
Replies: 21
Views: 2947

Re: The Deer Hunter

karatekid wrote:
Sat Feb 13, 2021 10:14 pm
The Russian roulette scene in the prison in Vietnam is brutal.
Isn't it just in a bar? Or are there two Rr scenes?
by whentheballmoves
Fri Feb 12, 2021 9:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Two women doing FA Cup Draw!
Replies: 91
Views: 5801

Re: Two women doing FA Cup Draw!

In other news, a black man has been President of the United States and a woman is now VP there. We've even had two female PMs in the UK. Hell, my line manager at work is a woman. Whatever next? If people are moaning about this level of event in life, I can recommend walking as a way of aiding mental...
by whentheballmoves
Fri Feb 12, 2021 9:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How many points from the Palace, Fulham & West Brom games
Replies: 121
Views: 8038

Re: How many points from the Palace, Fulham & West Brom games

5 would be OK for me. The caveat to that being beat Fulham, as they're the ones most likely to catch us. I'd snap your hand off if you offered me 6, again winning the latter two of that trio of games.
by whentheballmoves
Fri Feb 12, 2021 9:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: AI Scout
Replies: 32
Views: 4601

Re: AI Scout

That's great, and shows that it could bear fruit. The fact that only 11 have made it through shows that it will be a thorough process, in my view, and is worth doing. It's not going to cost the earth, and could easily be another avenue for players to make it into the junior and / or U23 set-up.
by whentheballmoves
Fri Feb 12, 2021 9:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Professional women!
Replies: 290
Views: 22428

Re: Professional women!

The ignorance of women’s football here is quite astounding. The WSL currently has at least 79 women under contract who come from non UK countries, only five of them are American. There is very little question that for women worldwide the WSL is the league which is generating the most attention. An ...
by whentheballmoves
Tue Feb 09, 2021 8:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dead mans shoes movie
Replies: 55
Views: 8737

Re: Dead mans shoes movie

Recorded Dead Man's Shoes based on recommendations and finally got round to watching it yesterday. Thought it was brilliant. Some of the acting may not be stellar, but thought the main couple of actors, Considine in particular, were outstanding. Powerful story, and didn't see the twist coming at the...
by whentheballmoves
Mon Feb 08, 2021 6:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Superbowl LV tonight.
Replies: 93
Views: 5829

Re: Superbowl LV tonight.

Foshiznik wrote:
Mon Feb 08, 2021 7:59 am
Well... at least I enjoyed it.
As a Bucs fan, I loved it. My lads are watching it as we speak... :-)
by whentheballmoves
Sun Feb 07, 2021 2:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Superbowl LV tonight.
Replies: 93
Views: 5829

Re: Superbowl LV tonight.

As a buccaneers fan I am hoping rather than expecting a win. It’s been too long since we were in the playoffs, let alone the Super Bowl itself! Exactly the same as me, fella! I'll be watching in my Bucs shirt...watching a game there is on my bucket list. Have you ever been? Why are they your team? ...
by whentheballmoves
Sat Feb 06, 2021 10:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Players who get under your skin
Replies: 123
Views: 7970

Re: Players who get under your skin

Before he played for us, and afterwards: David Nugent.

David Dunn.

Andy Hessenthaler would be my number one...
by whentheballmoves
Sat Jan 30, 2021 9:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Film - The Conversation - BBC2 5 to midnight.
Replies: 35
Views: 3288

Re: Film - The Conversation - BBC2 5 to midnight.

This thread has reminded me I really need to watch Parasite. Heard it's excellent! "Jean de Florette and its sequel Manon Des Sources La Gloire de mon Pere sequelled by Le Chateau de ma Mere" I've never been sure about watching the above four, as they strike me as being too old-fashioned: am I being...
by whentheballmoves
Sat Jan 30, 2021 8:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Film - The Conversation - BBC2 5 to midnight.
Replies: 35
Views: 3288

Re: Film - The Conversation - BBC2 5 to midnight.

Amelie is quality.

Nordwand is about Germans trying to climb the Eiger in the 30s.

The orphanage, Spanish film, is quality, as is Rec , IMHO

If you can recommend any FL films, please do. I'm wracking my brains....Micmacs is quiet wacky - think that's Besson too...
by whentheballmoves
Sat Jan 30, 2021 8:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Film - The Conversation - BBC2 5 to midnight.
Replies: 35
Views: 3288

Re: Film - The Conversation - BBC2 5 to midnight.

I don't know what the subject matter of this one is, but "Das Leben die Anderen" (The life of others is bloody brilliant, I agree.)

There are loads of foreign language films out there. La Haine - Hatred , Pan's Labyrinth and Nordwand being just a few I can think of off the top of my head!
by whentheballmoves
Fri Jan 29, 2021 8:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lock down hobbies
Replies: 27
Views: 2451

Re: Lock down hobbies

WTBM.....one of my neighbours is gluten intolerant so I've made several GF brews. Festival IPA, Mangrove Jacks GF IPA and Ritchies GF. The Festival allows you to make 2 x 20 pints if you wish so I've been playing around with primarily Cascade, Citra and Galaxy hops. at 10g each of the last two in 2...
by whentheballmoves
Thu Jan 28, 2021 9:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lock down hobbies
Replies: 27
Views: 2451

Re: Lock down hobbies

East Anglian, what sort of stuff have you been brewing? I should have been doing that, but haven't really had the motivation. Where do you get the stuff from, online? Inchy, I watched a programme with Alex Scott about mental health. Apparently, listening to a podcast or similar whilst exercising eg ...
by whentheballmoves
Thu Jan 28, 2021 9:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sheff Utd - First Yorkshire team to win at OT in PL era
Replies: 15
Views: 1265

Re: Sheff Utd - First Yorkshire team to win at OT in PL era

It sounds impressive...how many Yorkshire teams have been in the PL, though? Leeds U Sheffield U Sheffield W Bradford C Huddersfield T Hull C (old boundaries!?) Leeds apart, none of those are / were particularly strong. HT 2 seasons, BC 2 seasons, HC 3-4 seasons. SW not been in PL since 2000. Surpri...
by whentheballmoves
Thu Jan 28, 2021 8:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Aston Villa - Player Ratings
Replies: 75
Views: 16580

Re: Burnley v Aston Villa - Player Ratings

Pope 9
Lowton 6
Tarkowski 6
Mee 7
Pieters 8
Brady 5
Brownhill 5
Westwood 6
McNeil 8
Wood 7
Rodriguez 5

Subs

Cork 8
Gudmundson 6
Vydra 7
by whentheballmoves
Mon Jan 25, 2021 7:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Recipe
Replies: 9
Views: 893

Re: Recipe

I'll give it a try...sounds nice!

I make a really nice spinach and chick pea curry, which is great, even as a non-veggie!

If I remember, I'll post it on here.
by whentheballmoves
Sun Jan 24, 2021 11:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: NFL Playoffs
Replies: 12
Views: 958

Re: NFL Playoffs

As a Bucs fan, I'm surprised and delighted! :)
by whentheballmoves
Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Timothy Taylor’s Landlord
Replies: 76
Views: 5875

Re: Timothy Taylor’s Landlord

3 stouts:
Broken Dream by Siren
Sweet Temptation by Vocation
Millionaire by Wild Beers
All cracking!
Followed by a glass of red wine and finished off with a port or two!
Tomorrow is another day :-)
by whentheballmoves
Sat Jan 09, 2021 10:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: OT: Decent hiking boots?
Replies: 81
Views: 6459

Re: OT: Decent hiking boots?

Not hiking, per se, but i got some Quechua ones from Decathlon for around the £50 mark, and they've been great for walking the hills and valleys of South Yorkshire! :-)
by whentheballmoves
Thu Jan 07, 2021 2:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Halfway Line Flags
Replies: 35
Views: 5211

Re: Halfway Line Flags

I don't think, strictly speaking, that corner flags are compulsory for a game of football. They're there to help the officials decide if it's a corner or a throw in, I believe.
by whentheballmoves
Tue Jan 05, 2021 4:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Elderly parents : advice needed
Replies: 44
Views: 4838

Re: Elderly parents : advice needed

huw.Y.WattfromWare wrote:
Tue Jan 05, 2021 4:28 pm
Martin Lewis article.
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/death-plan/
Thanks, huw!

I should add my parents don't have the Internet - they still use computers in the library! (I know....!)

I'll have to ask them what they think next time I speak to them on the phone, I reckon...
by whentheballmoves
Tue Jan 05, 2021 3:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Elderly parents : advice needed
Replies: 44
Views: 4838

Re: Elderly parents : advice needed

huw.Y.WattfromWare wrote:
Tue Jan 05, 2021 3:20 pm
BTW. You don’t sound cold, from your OP, at all just sensibly protecting your parents hard earned assets. Good luck.
Thanks...I was just a bit worried it might do, given the topic of conversation!
by whentheballmoves
Tue Jan 05, 2021 3:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Elderly parents : advice needed
Replies: 44
Views: 4838

Re: Elderly parents : advice needed

The very first thing you should do is (surprised this hasn’t been suggested) sit down & have a very deep meaningful conversation with your parents & let them decide for themselves what future course should be taken, after that point you can ascertain what finances they hold & determine what should ...
by whentheballmoves
Tue Jan 05, 2021 12:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Elderly parents : advice needed
Replies: 44
Views: 4838

Re: Elderly parents : advice needed

Hi Martin, From how you've phrased things, it appears that your parents are relatively comfortably off, especially if you're talking in terms of a potential Inheritance Tax liability. A good Financial Advisor should be able to advise on such matters, my parents used the Skipton, who were very good,...
by whentheballmoves
Tue Jan 05, 2021 12:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Elderly parents : advice needed
Replies: 44
Views: 4838

Re: Elderly parents : advice needed

Thanks, guys.
Boss Hogg... my email is my username @hotmail.com
by whentheballmoves
Tue Jan 05, 2021 12:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Elderly parents : advice needed
Replies: 44
Views: 4838

Elderly parents : advice needed

Morning, all. Bit of a delicate one, this. Please be gentle. Both my parents, who live in Pendle, are now in their mid 70s. I'm an only child, and live in Sheffield, 1 h 30 away. Their health is "alright" : mum has had early onset parkinson's for a few years now. Dad overweight, but not obese. Basic...
by whentheballmoves
Sat Jan 02, 2021 10:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bill Hicks
Replies: 12
Views: 3249

Re: Bill Hicks

ClaretAndJew wrote:
Fri Jan 01, 2021 11:14 am
One of my heroes is Bill Hicks.

34 when he died. Too young.
Not even: 32 when he sadly passed away. :cry:
by whentheballmoves
Fri Jan 01, 2021 1:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ian Wright Wright Wright
Replies: 41
Views: 4543

Re: Ian Wright Wright Wright

My friend had an opticians in Colne at the time (next to the Italian they all used to visit). IW spotted some Oakley sunglasses he fancied so came in to buy them. My mate is no football fan, but it was Ian Wright and so he offered him them for the kudos. Wrighty turned around and told him he would ...
by whentheballmoves
Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What about the smaller shareholders?
Replies: 60
Views: 6844

Re: What about the smaller shareholders?

IanMcL wrote:
Thu Dec 31, 2020 6:47 pm
My one share stays with me.
I've got three...I've been slowly plotting my takeover for years LOL :D
by whentheballmoves
Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC books- I never realised there was so many
Replies: 17
Views: 1858

Re: BFC books- I never realised there was so many

I'm looking forward to the Len Johnrose one, Dave...might jump the queue ahead of Bob!
by whentheballmoves
Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Plans for the big night?
Replies: 52
Views: 3428

Re: Plans for the big night?

A few episodes of The Mandalorian.
Craft beers of 7% and up.
Now watching any old crap on TV.
Eldest has asked to stay up until midnight, so we'll see how that goes.
Happy New Year to all my fellow Clarets! :-)
by whentheballmoves
Thu Dec 31, 2020 5:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tommy Docherty - RIP
Replies: 49
Views: 3708

Re: Tommy Docherty - RIP

RIP, Tommy. Thoughts are with Mick and the rest of the family at this sad time... :(
by whentheballmoves
Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RIP Jim McLean
Replies: 35
Views: 3196

Re: RIP Jim McLean

Met Jim McLean once 1984 I think. I was delivering in Dundee and I always called at grounds to buy some programmes. I walked into Tannadice and strangely couldn’t find anyone. Walking around knocking on doors and opening them. Finally found someone. It was Jim McLean in his office. I was wearing my...
by whentheballmoves
Thu Dec 24, 2020 7:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley FC - Games of Your Decades
Replies: 58
Views: 4466

Re: Burnley FC - Games of Your Decades

Mostly based on games I was at:
70s: Burnley 1 Wrexham 0 - 1974 (the day I was born, LOL)
80s: The Orient Game - 1987
90s: Derby 0 Burnley 1 - 1999
00s: Burnley 1 Sheffield United 0 - 2009
10s: Burnley 2 Wigan 0 - 2014
20s: Manchester United 0 Burnley 2 - 2020
by whentheballmoves
Thu Dec 24, 2020 6:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12778
Views: 1269126

Re: Criticism of the Directors ...

ClaretTony wrote:
Thu Dec 24, 2020 5:52 pm
Still not convinced of this £200m to buy Burnley. It has never been anything but speculation. The potential new owners have never said a word.
You don't think they're paying that much? Or they're paying more?
by whentheballmoves
Thu Dec 24, 2020 5:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12778
Views: 1269126

Re: Criticism of the Directors ...

Not a clue and that's a question that needs answering. I'd no idea with the others either. The only thing I am aware of is that the ALK bid is not just one or two investors. I don't think anything will be happening this side of the Turkey but confident of having new ownership by the time we are sin...
by whentheballmoves
Thu Dec 24, 2020 5:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Holiday 2021
Replies: 74
Views: 5961

Re: Holiday 2021

Camping in Snowdonia in May half term, postponed from the same time this year. May look at booking a campsite for me and the kids (not the missus) in Scotland for the start of the summer holidays, taking in some BetFred cup games, should that actually be runninf then. Then, later in the summer, camp...