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by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sun Mar 15, 2020 11:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Covid-19
Replies: 13866
Views: 902759

Re: Coronavirus

Tomorrow's Guardian reporting up to 80% of UK population expected to be infected over 12 months - up to 7.9 million hospitalisations quoting a "secret" PHE briefing for senior NHS officials. However, typically for The Grauniad, they seem to have problems comprehending it; "...previously described t...
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sun Mar 15, 2020 4:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Covid-19
Replies: 13866
Views: 902759

Re: Coronavirus

I have just watched the 1964 epic 'The Last Man on Earth' starring Vincent Price to get a few tips as to how to survive this virus. I'm particularly interested in his sharpened stakes, extremely useful as tools to kill the vampires which the dead turned into. There’s a Louis Theroux episode where h...
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sun Mar 15, 2020 12:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Covid-19
Replies: 13866
Views: 902759

Re: Coronavirus

I have a question for you Lowbank claret Various countries have now done exactly what I said could be done to help slow down the spread and quarantining. You claimed I was "racist" on a public forum. That's a serious accusation. Do you still stand by that accusation. If so, what was "racist" about ...
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sat Mar 14, 2020 1:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Karen Brady wtf?
Replies: 94
Views: 8334

Re: Karen Brady wtf?

Tall Paul wrote:
Sat Mar 14, 2020 1:28 pm
Never heard of her.

Is she any relation to Karren Brady off the Apprentice?
Yes, she’s her sister. Their parents called one daughter Karen and the other Karren to raise awareness of pedantry.
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sat Mar 14, 2020 10:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Premier League gone surely...
Replies: 217
Views: 16417

Re: Premier League gone surely...

I can't see the other teams in the championship allowing that without a challenge. There is so much money at stake for promotion. Unless the EFL has something watertight written into its constitution for such eventualities. Yeah this is why I feel they will be very reluctant to just write off the c...
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sat Mar 14, 2020 10:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Premier League gone surely...
Replies: 217
Views: 16417

Re: Premier League gone surely...

Aclaret wrote:
Sat Mar 14, 2020 9:56 am
Players out of work now for the foreseeable, do you reckon they will be claiming benefits or like me they will have put a tenner away each week for a rainy day.

Can I borrow a tenner?
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sat Mar 14, 2020 10:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Predictions for virtual v Watford.
Replies: 8
Views: 717

Re: Predictions for virtual v Watford.

Couple of people saying there might be an issue with pies at half time.
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sat Mar 14, 2020 9:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Predictions for virtual v Watford.
Replies: 8
Views: 717

Re: Predictions for virtual v Watford.

Will have to see the result of the virtual City game before making a call.
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sat Mar 14, 2020 9:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Premier League gone surely...
Replies: 217
Views: 16417

Re: Premier League gone surely...

One idea I’ve heard floated is that the season will be declared complete with the current standings. So, Liverpool will be champions of the PL, Leeds of the Championship etc. There will be promotion but no relegation, resulting in a 22 team premier league next season. Another theory is that the curr...
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Fri Mar 13, 2020 3:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: City player self-isolating
Replies: 55
Views: 4506

Re: City player self-isolating

Hudson-Odoi (Chelsea) has tested positive
https://www.theguardian.com/football/20 ... oronavirus
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Thu Mar 12, 2020 2:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Covid-19
Replies: 13866
Views: 902759

Re: Coronavirus

Low bank claret is correct, widespread and efficient testing is key. Here is an interesting article from a virologist at the Francis Crick Institute In countries where rapid testing and isolation do not happen, the disease will at its peak rapidly overwhelm the ability of hospitals to cope, and the ...
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Thu Mar 12, 2020 2:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Covid-19
Replies: 13866
Views: 902759

Re: Coronavirus

surprised at the lack of comments regarding Trump and his travel ban, is it the way forward for all countries, it is a big step yet it's just one large region in reality after the single countries such as China/S Korea/Italy. As an Island could we completely cut ourselves off for 2 - 4 weeks and is...
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Thu Mar 12, 2020 2:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: English football to be played behind closed doors
Replies: 175
Views: 11845

Re: English football to be played behind closed doors

Rumours there could even be a UEFA-wide suspension:
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by HieronymousBoschHobs
Thu Mar 12, 2020 1:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: English football to be played behind closed doors
Replies: 175
Views: 11845

Re: English football to be played behind closed doors

Thread title should be changed to ‘RUMOURS that English football is to be played behind closed doors’ then.
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sun Mar 01, 2020 3:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's games
Replies: 96
Views: 4802

Re: Today's games

FactualFrank wrote:
Sun Mar 01, 2020 3:10 pm
Absolutely. You've got to love his comments.
Not really. He comes across as miserable, humourless, and highly aggressive; an all round unpleasant bloke. Would be happy never to see him on TV again.
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sat Feb 29, 2020 8:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Covid-19
Replies: 13866
Views: 902759

Re: Coronavirus

Spijed wrote:
Sat Feb 29, 2020 7:36 pm
I hear there has been a case of the Coronavirus been reported in Iceland.

That's no problem as I'll continue to shop in Tesco's.
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by HieronymousBoschHobs
Fri Feb 28, 2020 9:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Westwood extends stay for another year
Replies: 51
Views: 5762

Re: ARTICLE: Westwood extends stay for another year

It's true, there aren't many English equivalents (neither up and coming nor a faded 'legend') but i could certainly imagine a Westwood who had spent his career up to now mostly playing for mid table clubs in the German or Spanish top tier attracting a hefty fee from a West Ham- type club.
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Fri Feb 28, 2020 9:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Westwood extends stay for another year
Replies: 51
Views: 5762

Re: ARTICLE: Westwood extends stay for another year

I reckon a similar player (same age, experience, position) would probably cost at least 15-20m in today's market.
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Mon Feb 24, 2020 12:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kalvin Phillips
Replies: 17
Views: 3878

Kalvin Phillips

Wolves and Burnley are ready to compete with Sheffield United for Leeds' English midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 24. (Daily Star)
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sun Feb 23, 2020 2:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Bournemouth - Player Ratings
Replies: 61
Views: 12793

Re: Burnley v Bournemouth - Player Ratings

Pope - 8

Taylor - 7
Mee - 7
Tarkowski - 8
Bardsley - 7

Hendrick - 8
Cork - 8
Westwood - 8
McNeil - 9

Rodriguez - 8
Vydra - 9
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Wed Feb 05, 2020 3:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vydra's Suitors
Replies: 65
Views: 6913

Vydra's Suitors

Matej Vydra’s agent Ondrej Chovanec has spoken to the Russian press and claimed Rangers and Aston Villa had bids rejected for the Burnley striker during the January transfer window. There’s been claims in the UK media that Vydra was close to signing for Rangers as Steven Gerrard looked to strengthe...
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Thu Jan 30, 2020 11:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Midfielder Brownhill signs in
Replies: 106
Views: 10091

Re: ARTICLE: Midfielder Brownhill signs in

Happy about this. Long contract too.
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Wed Jan 22, 2020 1:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS Jan 2020(MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 2261
Views: 317713

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS Jan 2020(MUST CONTAIN LINK)

Burnley, Leicester and Sheffield United are interested in Bristol City midfielder Josh Brownhill, 24, who has a £7m release clause. (Bristol Post) Burnley could use striker Nahki Wells, who spent the first half of the season on loan at QPR, as part of a deal for Robins captain Brownhill. (Mail) Lee...
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Mon Jan 20, 2020 12:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Quantum Physics BBC 4 (16.01.2020)
Replies: 45
Views: 2388

Re: Quantum Physics BBC 4 (16.01.2020)

Epistemology is a branch of philosophy.
You will not find an epistemologist outside of a philosophy department.
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sun Jan 19, 2020 11:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Leicester - Player Ratings
Replies: 108
Views: 17224

Re: Burnley v Leicester - Player Ratings

Pope - 9
Beardsley - 8
Mee - 5
Tarkowski - 7
Taylor - 8
McNeil - 6
Cork - 5
Westwood - 8
Hendrick - 7
Jay Rod - 7
Wood - 6
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Score prediction v Leicester
Replies: 39
Views: 3662

Re: Score prediction v Leicester

Think we might get something tomorrow, 1-1.
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sat Jan 11, 2020 12:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Predictions vs Chelski
Replies: 30
Views: 2721

Re: Predictions vs Chelski

4-1 Chelsea
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sat Jan 11, 2020 12:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Team v Chelski
Replies: 47
Views: 5706

Re: Team v Chelski

Pope
Bardsley Long Mee Pieters
Lowton Tarkowski Gibson Taylor
McNeil
Wood

Sub McNeil for Hart when we go 2-0 down, pump it up to him for flick ons.
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Mon Jan 06, 2020 5:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Things not well at the club?
Replies: 104
Views: 9113

Re: Things not well at the club?

If we really don't have any money for transfers, then we should bring some in by either selling or loaning fringe players. Vydra, Hart and Gibson barely play and could probably command a fee. If we brought in another right back we could also probably move Lowton on if he is now second choice behind ...
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Mon Jan 06, 2020 5:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dinosaur Dyche & hoof ball.
Replies: 27
Views: 3370

Re: Dinosaur Dyche & hoof ball.

Dinosaur Dyche and the Hoof Ball would be a great name for either a band or a kids cartoon.
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sun Jan 05, 2020 11:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Men's mental helath
Replies: 66
Views: 5504

Re: Men's mental helath

And while we’re at it no fun, banter or humour just in case someone feels offended for not getting the jokes. The fact that we are always pandering to the lowest common denominator is making our society virtually untenable; like the ethical vegans who are now allowed to complain about anything with...
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sun Jan 05, 2020 11:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Men's mental helath
Replies: 66
Views: 5504

Re: Men's mental helath

Really agree with the main thrust of this post which is that there is a lot of nastiness on this forum, in fact, I think the general tone brings out the worst in people. This is true of the internet generally to be fair, not just here: guarantee if everyone who had posted in this thread were sat in ...
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Next labour leader?
Replies: 579
Views: 36902

Re: Next labour leader?

I will make my decision mostly on the debates, but at the moment, I'm most likely to back Lisa Nandy. Clean break with Corbyn, northern MP and not an arch remainer. The manifesto was so superb, Andrew, it gave the Conservatives an 80 seat majority. I really do admire your allegiance to the socialist...
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sat Jan 04, 2020 12:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stream for tmoz
Replies: 18
Views: 3514

Re: Stream for tmoz

Paddy Power has a stream too, in fact, most of the big betting sites seem to.
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The points we need to stay up
Replies: 42
Views: 6444

Re: The points we need to stay up

The same list with homes games underlined and games against non-top 6 sides and Arsenal (i.e. games where we might hope to pick up points) in bold: Chelsea A Leicester City H Manchester United A Arsenal H Southampton A AFC Bournemouth H Newcastle United A Tottenham Hotspur H Manchester City A Watfor...
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Thu Jan 02, 2020 9:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Are you missing the Peterborough game ? If so why ?
Replies: 120
Views: 8100

Re: Are you missing the Peterborough game ? If so why ?

I normally try to make the cup games because they are cheap and I can often get a ticket close to friends/family who are ST holders. Decided not to bother this time because the past few have been really poor. Sod's law this will be the year we put in a decent performance.
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Mon Dec 30, 2019 10:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mcneil
Replies: 52
Views: 6157

Re: Mcneil

BBC say he is worth £24.75 million with spurs, Palace and Newcastle interested. Its on their sports site and lists a few players who could move clubs in Jan. I saw that too. When you consider the fees paid recently for other young homegrown talent with experience playing at the top level, we would ...
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Mon Dec 23, 2019 9:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hendrick
Replies: 49
Views: 5757

Re: Hendrick

Massively overhyped on this forum. Everyone knows he's bang average but some people want to flaunt their superior footballing knowledge so build him up into some kind of world beater. See also: George Boyd.
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sun Dec 22, 2019 7:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: No One Likes Us.
Replies: 60
Views: 7054

Re: No One Likes Us.

I care
Longsider wrote:
Sat Dec 21, 2019 5:14 pm
We don't Care.

https://bournemouth-forum.vitalfootball ... ict.10573/
I care. So much so that I think we should send all the other Premier League teams Christmas cards enclosed with JD Sports gift vouchers. Then they've got to start liking us for sure.
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Fri Dec 20, 2019 3:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Next labour leader?
Replies: 579
Views: 36902

Re: Next labour leader?

Rowls wrote:
Fri Dec 20, 2019 3:54 am
It would be bizarre except he is only thinking of one woman in particular. So of coruse he thinks the next leader should be a woman.
Jess Phillips right?
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Fri Dec 20, 2019 2:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Greta Thunberg
Replies: 156
Views: 14296

Re: Greta Thunberg

Take 90 minutes out of your life and learn the real truth behind the man made climate change hoax! https://youtu.be/1FdItN4mr7Q Do you know why that video has a link to a Wikipedia article about Global Warming and begins with an 'ad' featuring Neil deGrasse Tyson? It's because social media companie...
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Fri Dec 20, 2019 2:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Top player, top top player, top top ...........top player
Replies: 44
Views: 3290

Re: Top player, top top player, top top ...........top player

In many ways, he's hit that too well.

Reminds me that I really want to buy this book.
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Fri Dec 20, 2019 1:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Top player, top top player, top top ...........top player
Replies: 44
Views: 3290

Re: Top player, top top player, top top ...........top player

Michael Owen the other night: 'He's a great lad in and around the changing room'.
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sun Dec 15, 2019 1:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best thing today - Whinging Bruce
Replies: 41
Views: 3471

Re: Best thing today - Whinging Bruce

When I saw it last night it seemed like the ball was still in play, he fell on top of it and his chest rolled it over the line - so, Newcastle player had the last touch and it was either a corner or a foul.
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sat Dec 14, 2019 7:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cant watch much more of that
Replies: 115
Views: 8412

Re: Cant watch much more of that

It goes without saying that the game today was bobbins. Some of these comments though. Are you a Burnley supporter? It’s a simple question, and if the answer is yes, then it’s carry on regardless. Supporters of every club up and down the country and around the world support their team through thick...
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sat Dec 14, 2019 6:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cant watch much more of that
Replies: 115
Views: 8412

Re: Cant watch much more of that

Hibsclaret wrote:
Sat Dec 14, 2019 6:35 pm
You can always find something else to do....or we could get a new manager and get relegated if you’d prefer
... or just go on, ignore the football, and compare homemade Excel balance sheets with other super fans.
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sat Dec 14, 2019 4:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Newcastle
Replies: 269
Views: 16398

Re: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Newcastle

An endless, joyless grind so that a handful of men can keep their bank balances healthy and we continue to have a place where we can go to experience the endless, joyless grind for years to come. No wonder Dyche loves Thatcher.
by HieronymousBoschHobs
Sat Dec 14, 2019 3:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: European Holidays after Brexit
Replies: 85
Views: 7025

Re: European Holidays after Brexit

Rowls wrote:
Sat Dec 14, 2019 3:53 pm
Going abroad simply won't be possible after Brexit.

Britain will be closed down and you'll all die of hunger.
Funny how even when you get what you want you're still on the defensive.