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by CleggHall
Mon Apr 29, 2019 2:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC in the Community - MoTD video
Replies: 11
Views: 1998

Re: BFC in the Community - MoTD video

Yes a pleasing piece, the humanity of SD shines through as he answers the kids' questions and shakes their hands.
by CleggHall
Sun Apr 28, 2019 10:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Barnes article in the Telegraph
Replies: 7
Views: 2324

Re: Barnes article in the Telegraph

Barnes truly epitomises the Clarets, fits the bill for a Dyche player and gets better every year.
by CleggHall
Sat Apr 27, 2019 8:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bresnan for England
Replies: 7
Views: 1266

Re: Bresnan for England

Agree with the comments on Bressa but this slogfest is not cricket, pity any bowler, good or bad.
by CleggHall
Wed Apr 24, 2019 4:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Amazing BFC stat about our form
Replies: 24
Views: 3679

Re: Amazing BFC stat about our form

It's been well and truly a Happy New Year!
by CleggHall
Tue Apr 23, 2019 12:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: CT about to be on Talksport !
Replies: 47
Views: 7187

Re: CT about to be on Talksport !

Thanks for the link :cry: Note to self, don't listen to yourself on the radio Nothing to worry about there Tony, you did us proud, stated our case and then summed up the season very succinctly. Burnley's performance in 2019 has been excellent, on reflection 2018 wasn't too good though. Keep up the ...
by CleggHall
Mon Apr 22, 2019 10:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lowton
Replies: 44
Views: 5355

Re: Lowton

Stuck to the task well, Hazard roasted him in the 1st half but Lowton stuck at it and kept him quiet in the 2nd with help from Jeff, a great team effort
by CleggHall
Sun Apr 21, 2019 6:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Yorkshire v Lancs Cricket
Replies: 13
Views: 1671

Re: Yorkshire v Lancs Cricket

By one run, must have been exciting finish, Bresnan's bowling did it for Lancs!
by CleggHall
Sun Apr 21, 2019 11:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Trippier for sale..
Replies: 39
Views: 4641

Re: Trippier for sale..

Has had a poorish season post-World Cup, Sterling too good for him recently.
by CleggHall
Fri Apr 19, 2019 7:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Warriors vs Saints
Replies: 13
Views: 1266

Re: Warriors vs Saints

A very one-sided 2nd half, Wigan were not at the races and are looking a poor team at present, Saints very impressive.
by CleggHall
Fri Apr 19, 2019 3:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Warriors vs Saints
Replies: 13
Views: 1266

Re: Warriors vs Saints

Is he as good as Eddie Waring?
by CleggHall
Fri Apr 19, 2019 3:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Easter Weekend Lancashire League Cricket
Replies: 30
Views: 2691

Re: Easter Weekend Lancashire League Cricket

The major restructuring took place last year with the addition of teams from the Central Lancs League and elsewhere, not sure on the reason but travel distances have gone up. Great Harwood to Middleton is quite a trek.
by CleggHall
Mon Apr 15, 2019 12:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 30 years - RIP
Replies: 22
Views: 2942

Re: 30 years - RIP

Semi was 1974, I was in Leppings Lane end, it was bad then 15 years before the disaster but policing was probably a bit better.
by CleggHall
Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jimmy Dunne
Replies: 14
Views: 2399

Re: Jimmy Dunne

Sunderland conceded 5 at home today, centre halfs were poor according to a caller on 606, Dunne was a benchwarmer.
by CleggHall
Fri Apr 12, 2019 7:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tommy Smith
Replies: 33
Views: 3529

Re: Tommy Smith

Boxing Day match 1960s, Smith and O'Neil at it from the off on wet, muddy TM pitch. Smith scythes O' Neil down in front of the Longside, as they get up O'Neil shouts "hey Tommy" who looks up only to be hit by a mud pie straight between the eyes. No complaints, fair game, one-nil to O'Neil, revenge t...
by CleggHall
Fri Apr 12, 2019 7:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tommy Smith
Replies: 33
Views: 3529

Re: Tommy Smith

A genuine hard man and good player, his duels with Brian O'Neil were worth the admission price alone.
RIP Tommy.
by CleggHall
Fri Apr 12, 2019 3:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Queen Street Mill
Replies: 23
Views: 3160

Re: Queen Street Mill

Exactly houseboy, the museum represents all this and we should never forget, "good old days" it was not.
by CleggHall
Fri Apr 12, 2019 10:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Queen Street Mill
Replies: 23
Views: 3160

Re: Queen Street Mill

Excellent news, Burnley was built on cotton and should be proud of its history, working in a cotton mill was damned hard graft as Queen Street Mill reminds us.
by CleggHall
Tue Apr 09, 2019 4:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Comms cam v Bournemouth
Replies: 14
Views: 3618

Re: Comms cam v Bournemouth

Vet's son Oakworth, Cambridge Univ, Daily Mirror, Blair's Press Secretary ..... genuine Clarets supporter.
by CleggHall
Mon Apr 08, 2019 10:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Black Peas
Replies: 6
Views: 1107

Re: Black Peas

Yes I took some down to Kent in the 1970s for bonfire night, the natives were bemused/confused but some liked the taste - a mixture of mush, vinegar, salt and pepper. I could eat some now.
by CleggHall
Sun Apr 07, 2019 6:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: Clarets go Cherry picking
Replies: 28
Views: 3368

Re: REPORT: Clarets go Cherry picking

A very happy report, as ever most welcome, a joy to read.
by CleggHall
Sat Apr 06, 2019 6:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Paul Merson
Replies: 23
Views: 5346

Re: Paul Merson

Plenty of compliments there, McNeil and Barnes' ears will be burning, nice to see some recognition of the whole team, watch out Man City!
by CleggHall
Fri Apr 05, 2019 9:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Eve of the new cricket season is here...
Replies: 45
Views: 2825

Re: The Eve of the new cricket season is here...

The Guardian tipped Lancs to be champions in 2018, shows what they know about cricket! :D
by CleggHall
Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: tonights footy
Replies: 57
Views: 3235

Re: tonights footy

Wolves playing well, makes our result on Saturday look good.
by CleggHall
Mon Apr 01, 2019 2:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wolly and brolly get a sack
Replies: 15
Views: 2262

Re: Wolly and brolly get a sack

QPR - another club suffering from Redknapp's management along with Birmingham and Portsmouth, the guy always over spends but is still the darling of the press.
by CleggHall
Sat Mar 30, 2019 8:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Games in hand or points on the board.....
Replies: 27
Views: 2819

Re: Games in hand or points on the board.....

Back of a stamp would do it - NO!
by CleggHall
Sat Mar 30, 2019 6:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Still no decent game time for Vydra...
Replies: 37
Views: 2781

Re: Still no decent game time for Vydra...

Vydra not needed when you win 2-0.
"Wood was not really involved too much" - apart from a crucial 2nd minute goal. :D
by CleggHall
Sat Mar 30, 2019 5:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: If we lose today. Time for a change.
Replies: 20
Views: 2799

Re: If we lose today. Time for a change.

Not time for a change I guess! :D
by CleggHall
Fri Mar 29, 2019 9:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Grammar school
Replies: 35
Views: 3417

Re: Grammar school

I think pushpin made April fools of many with his OP! :D
by CleggHall
Thu Mar 28, 2019 1:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: It's just not cricket...
Replies: 29
Views: 3616

Re: It's just not cricket...

Vinoo Mankad was a professional in the Central Lancs League when I were a lad, a decent cricketer too.
by CleggHall
Tue Mar 26, 2019 5:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Help needed converting xcel spreadsheet to pdf
Replies: 11
Views: 1008

Re: Help needed converting xcel spreadsheet to pdf

Good teamwork there folks, a happy outcome.
by CleggHall
Tue Mar 19, 2019 7:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dwight McNeil
Replies: 36
Views: 6079

Re: Dwight McNeil

BBC5Live just said (7pm) that England players "raving about Dwight McNeil, stole the show" during full England training session.
We have some talent there, credit to Burnley backroom staff for bringing him on.
by CleggHall
Tue Mar 19, 2019 6:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sport.cz - Vydra frustrated at strange excuses from Dyche
Replies: 155
Views: 11977

Re: Vydra frustrated at strange excuses from Dyche

No surprise there then, the lad is clearly frustrated/disappointed and has never really been given a chance - perplexing to say the least.
by CleggHall
Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What's Burnleys strength?
Replies: 28
Views: 2450

Re: What's Burnleys strength?

A loyal supporter base who fully support team and manager up to the hilt!
by CleggHall
Sun Mar 17, 2019 1:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: Clarets outfoxed by Leicester
Replies: 14
Views: 1923

Re: REPORT: Clarets outfoxed by Leicester

Not an easy read, not an easy write but not over yet, thanks CT.
by CleggHall
Sat Mar 16, 2019 6:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Leicester - Player Ratings
Replies: 68
Views: 13684

Re: Burnley v Leicester - Player Ratings

Just looking at these scores, what has happened to Tarkowski these last few games? How is he in the England squad?
by CleggHall
Sat Mar 16, 2019 8:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Team for Leicester
Replies: 35
Views: 4081

Re: Team for Leicester

Marney&Mee wrote:There’ll have to be a second vote on it as the wrong decision came out...;-)
Perhaps we are awaiting a 3rd Meaningful Vote!
Like Mrs May just continue until you get the "right" result.
by CleggHall
Sat Mar 16, 2019 7:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A great couple of hours!
Replies: 7
Views: 1295

Re: A great couple of hours!

Ashington - thanks, a lovely experience, John Angus was the most unassuming of top players and was unlucky that his path to more England caps was blocked by Jimmy Armfield though my view was that John was the better player. He sounds to be a contented person, after a top career retiring to his North...
by CleggHall
Thu Mar 14, 2019 7:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dan Snow
Replies: 7
Views: 1365

Re: Dan Snow

"Terrraced houses, former milltown, leave voters, industrial decline, cloth caps etc."
by CleggHall
Thu Mar 14, 2019 5:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Paul Scholes
Replies: 33
Views: 3203

Re: Paul Scholes

Short and sweet!
by CleggHall
Thu Mar 14, 2019 4:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bloody Sunday 1 soldier to be prosecuted
Replies: 43
Views: 2103

Re: Bloody Sunday 1 soldier to be prosecuted

11 unarmed civilians were killed by the paras at Ballymurphy, Belfast some time before Bloody Sunday, it's a pity no firmer action was taken there.
by CleggHall
Thu Mar 14, 2019 11:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bloody Sunday 1 soldier to be prosecuted
Replies: 43
Views: 2103

Bloody Sunday 1 soldier to be prosecuted

Soldier F is singled out for prosecution, seems a bit selective and unfair to me?
by CleggHall
Wed Mar 13, 2019 9:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Most Annoying & Lame Phrase Often Heard..
Replies: 110
Views: 7987

Re: Most Annoying & Lame Phrase Often Heard..

At the end of the day
You know
Like
As I was saying....
Believe you me
What is more
by CleggHall
Sun Mar 10, 2019 9:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Indies v England 3rd T20
Replies: 7
Views: 527

Re: West Indies v England 3rd T20

Jeepers seen all 10 WI wickets now, men against boys all out for 71.
by CleggHall
Sun Mar 10, 2019 8:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Indies v England 3rd T20
Replies: 7
Views: 527

Re: West Indies v England 3rd T20

Thanks for heads up ty, just seen the 1st wicket!
by CleggHall
Sat Mar 09, 2019 8:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Barnes interview in The Times
Replies: 33
Views: 4523

Re: Barnes interview in The Times

He’s the Alf Tupper of the football world. Nice one Darnhill but younger readers will have no idea about "the tough of the track", living under a railway arch, washing in cold water with carbolic soap, a diet of fish and chips but then slaying the might of communist runners. Nice that you see Barne...
by CleggHall
Thu Mar 07, 2019 9:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Barnfield Guests-History Men
Replies: 18
Views: 3846

Re: Barnfield Guests-History Men

"We are all very proud to be Burnley players"- nice that all 6 top class players of the past say this.
Unlike many players of today, the club got into their blood too.
It's this that makes supporting Burnley different and Dyche buys into the club's history and legacy.
by CleggHall
Mon Mar 04, 2019 7:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: A frustrating week ends with Palace defeat
Replies: 3
Views: 804

Re: REPORT: A frustrating week ends with Palace defeat

It is interesting that only 200 have read this report so far compared to 800 for the Newcastle game and 1500 for the Spurs fiesta. What does that say about us?
Many thanks CT for all your reports, come rain or shine. We are well served and it is unsurprising that some reflect your disappointment.
by CleggHall
Sun Mar 03, 2019 7:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rugby league
Replies: 24
Views: 2584

Re: Rugby league

Wigan have lost coach Shaun Wayne and players Sam Tomkins, John Bateman and Ryan ? Sutton since last season, they will all take some replacing and a transitional year is expected.
by CleggHall
Thu Feb 28, 2019 5:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Sensational Turf Moor news – Jimmy Mac is transfer listed
Replies: 27
Views: 2704

Re: ARTICLE: Sensational Turf Moor news – Jimmy Mac is transfer listed

mdd2 - these Jimmy Mac threads always bring out the old boys, long may it continue!
by CleggHall
Thu Feb 28, 2019 5:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Sensational Turf Moor news – Jimmy Mac is transfer listed
Replies: 27
Views: 2704

Re: ARTICLE: Sensational Turf Moor news – Jimmy Mac is transfer listed

mdd2 - Kings College in those days, you are even older than me!