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by mikeS
Mon Feb 05, 2024 6:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Parkinson's disease
Replies: 37
Views: 1822

Re: Parkinson's disease

Done TOmcat.
by mikeS
Sun Feb 04, 2024 6:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TRAFFORD
Replies: 808
Views: 30781

Re: The Elephant in the Room ,Rest Trafford or not.

Kept us in the game yesterday. No from me.
by mikeS
Sun Feb 04, 2024 5:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: Last gasp goal wins unlikely point
Replies: 170
Views: 6208

Re: REPORT: Last gasp goal wins unlikely point

Thought Trafford kept us in the game. He made some very good stops. This was One game we could have won if we would only stop messing around passing along the back. Both our goals came from fast pacy breaks forward diwn the left flank. We lined up at kick off with six on the centre line with three o...
by mikeS
Mon Jan 29, 2024 4:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Belgium VAR
Replies: 50
Views: 3716

Re: Belgium VAR

VAR needs binning in the FA Cup to start with.
How you can have all PL cup ties using VAR and others not is crazy.
by mikeS
Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New ground
Replies: 171
Views: 9210

Re: New ground

Nice artists impression but where's the Culvert and the Miners. ?
:-)
by mikeS
Sat Jan 27, 2024 8:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pineapple !! Pineapple...it's a step to far.
Replies: 49
Views: 3314

Re: Pineapple !! Pineapple...it's a step to far.

Just had pineapple on my cornflakes.
A nice tasty combination of texture and Flavour.
by mikeS
Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Get ready for protests down the M65
Replies: 91
Views: 7725

Re: Get ready for protests down the M65

Sure I've seen that image on reruns of Roy Walkers 'Catchphrase'. A tulip and a smiling chicken mmmm letmethink....
by mikeS
Thu Jan 25, 2024 8:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Conscription
Replies: 132
Views: 6764

Re: Conscription

The rise in dictatorships - China, Russia, North Korea - across the globe is worrying to say the least. You have to wonder why Americans would vote another one in this November after the carnage he caused last time.
by mikeS
Wed Jan 24, 2024 5:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: No sign of Culvert work being completed
Replies: 158
Views: 18371

Re: No sign of Culvert work being completed

The normal bus traffic route into the Bus station is now blocked off opposite the Keirby block. Road blocked off into town centre from the former roundabout. Croft street traffic has changed to two way. So cars coming up church street wanting to turn right into town can't access Croft street / Hall ...
by mikeS
Fri Jan 19, 2024 7:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 110 club to close
Replies: 43
Views: 5645

Re: 110 club to close

No pubs left open on Church street - Talbot, Sparrow, Coach and Horses, Keirby, all the way up Colne Road. Only one pub open between Padiham and Burnley town centre- the George IV and that's not open full time. All the old pubs along Padiham road now shut. Tim Bobbin still awaiting new management. O...
by mikeS
Sat Jan 13, 2024 8:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mike Tresor
Replies: 184
Views: 10318

Re: Mike Tresor

Tresor
I just don't see what he contributes.
by mikeS
Fri Jan 12, 2024 10:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Scrap VAR
Replies: 84
Views: 3727

Re: Scrap VAR

VAR - probably designed by the same bunch who came up with the Post Office system.
by mikeS
Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West gate Roadworks
Replies: 18
Views: 1668

Re: West gate Roadworks

Cheers Ghandi. Should make tonight a bit easier.
by mikeS
Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Annie Nightingale
Replies: 22
Views: 1597

Re: Annie Nightingale

Sad news. Great show on Sunday evening in the 90s.
RIP Annie.
by mikeS
Fri Jan 12, 2024 10:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West gate Roadworks
Replies: 18
Views: 1668

Re: West gate Roadworks

Yes they're still there queued this morning to get through them.
by mikeS
Fri Jan 12, 2024 10:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West gate Roadworks
Replies: 18
Views: 1668

West gate Roadworks

Give yourself a bit more time tonight if you are coming in via Gannow Top and Westgate. There temporary lights AGAIN opposite the Nissan garage.
Road isn't actually dug up, its work on the pavement that some company has dug up and just left their **** in the gutter.
No one working as usual.
by mikeS
Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Supervised teeth cleaning.
Replies: 69
Views: 3164

Re: Supervised teeth cleaning.

When you've got people resorting to pullling their own teeth out through a shortage of dentists across the country it's not a bad idea.
by mikeS
Tue Jan 09, 2024 12:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Maatsen is off to Dortmund ( loan)
Replies: 43
Views: 5148

Re: Maatsen is off to Dortmund ( loan)

According to the BBC today, 'Chelsea accepted a £31.5million bid from Burnley for Maatsen in the summer but he did not want to make the move'
by mikeS
Sun Jan 07, 2024 6:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arsenal v Liverpool
Replies: 55
Views: 4772

Re: Arsenal v Liverpool

I wonder who's paid for the

VISIT RWANDA

Adverts?
by mikeS
Sat Jan 06, 2024 2:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: When Burnley and Spurs were the best
Replies: 31
Views: 2362

Re: When Burnley and Spurs were the best

Match report in todays iPaper by Jon West. "Burnley made five changes from last weekends battling defeat at Aston Villa, a strong indication that lifting the FACup for the first time since 1962 was not a high priority for the Premier Leagues second bottom club. Mr West must live in a parallel multiv...
by mikeS
Fri Jan 05, 2024 6:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PREVIEW: Spurs in the cup brings back memories
Replies: 2
Views: 300

Re: PREVIEW: Spurs in the cup brings back memories

There you go Bob.
Spurs v Burnley 1963 and a Clarets victory.
https://youtu.be/3zUfXgfbLdo?si=axbErgOkcmdYkhHE
by mikeS
Fri Jan 05, 2024 4:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: David Soul RIP
Replies: 21
Views: 1821

Re: David Soul RIP

Salems Lot.

RIP David Soul.
by mikeS
Fri Dec 29, 2023 6:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: DCMS Committee tell football clubs to take fan drug use at games ‘more seriously’
Replies: 25
Views: 1661

Re: DCMS Committee tell football clubs to take fan drug use at games ‘more seriously’

Club tweet
https://x.com/burnleyofficial/status/17 ... Tt4NuYDJWw
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by mikeS
Fri Dec 29, 2023 11:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Goin’ Down Th’Imp
Replies: 42
Views: 4692

Re: Goin’ Down Th’Imp

I think you've got me down for one George. Good to see that the demand for a reprint on here and through your Facebook campaign has gone so well. Here's hoping it will happen in 2024. I'm currently working on a film of the history of the Imp at the moment. The first cut of the film was well received...
by mikeS
Wed Dec 27, 2023 3:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Josh Brownhill
Replies: 49
Views: 5907

Re: Josh Brownhill

To loan any of our players to another struggling side in the PL wouldn't just be bad for business it would be hammering the nails into our relegation box.
by mikeS
Mon Dec 25, 2023 12:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley Pubs Exhibition
Replies: 12
Views: 1458

Re: Burnley Pubs Exhibition

Jack Nadins book 'The Inns and Taverns of Burnley' has details of all the pubs in The town. Burnley Library will have a copy.
by mikeS
Tue Dec 19, 2023 12:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: First half passing heatmap vs. Everton
Replies: 27
Views: 2849

Re: First half passing heatmap vs. Everton

Larsen's run got furtherst forward in about the first five minutes. It caused them concerns at the back - why did we change from the ball down the wing to being more defensive. We need to attack more or continue to suffer the consequences.
by mikeS
Tue Dec 19, 2023 7:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The most annoying thing for me is….
Replies: 87
Views: 16510

Re: The most annoying thing for me is….

We started positive in the first five minutes. There were two balls down the wings for Larsen which put Everton under pressure. We looked good, positive and should have kept that up. After that we resorted to the awful back passing tactic which to be honest is painfull to watch. It's pretty grim wat...
by mikeS
Mon Dec 18, 2023 1:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Everton fans in home end
Replies: 405
Views: 65745

Re: Everton fans in home end

The club have to shoulder the blame if they are knowingly selling home stand tickets and reselling the seats of season ticket holders who can't attend, to away supporters.
It's inviting security problems.
by mikeS
Sun Dec 17, 2023 8:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Catering in the Bob Lord
Replies: 56
Views: 7559

Re: Catering in the Bob Lord

The quality of service and what's on offer has been pretty poor all season.
Half cups of coffee, Hollands pies at over £4 each. Hot dogs, crisps and chocolate. Thats it.
You would think the Yanks who invented fast food could at least get their in-house catering right.
by mikeS
Sat Dec 16, 2023 8:05 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Could Chris Wood on loan work?
Replies: 38
Views: 5780

Re: Could Chris Wood on loan work?

Peter Crouch - ideal fit.
Just Lump it up to the big fella.
Points guaranteed.
⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
by mikeS
Fri Dec 15, 2023 5:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: National Football Museum at Burnley Library tomorrow
Replies: 3
Views: 540

Re: National Football Museum at Burnley Library tomorrow

The Clarets Collected archive continues to grow with more donations of memorabilia from fans each week.
If you haven't been down for a look at what's there it's well worth it!
by mikeS
Fri Dec 15, 2023 3:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rosehill House Closed
Replies: 39
Views: 6994

Re: Rosehill House Closed

Have a look at STREET GAMES here... https://www.nwfa.mmu.ac.uk/viewVideo.php?token=8051agw25471w7h510904aP5nxZYm1198b49Hq2dw Film Number 5294 Title STREET GAMES WE USED TO PLAY Producer Sam Hanna Date *1957-59 Gauge 16mm Colour b/w Sound silent Running Time 14 mins 18 secs Description Street games p...
by mikeS
Thu Dec 14, 2023 5:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rosehill House Closed
Replies: 39
Views: 6994

Re: Rosehill House Closed

My nieces wedding was held at Rosehill House in October and it was a superb day. Only on Monday evening I gave a talk and film show on Sam Hanna for around 20 members of Burnley Rotary Club there and again all seemed good. Place all trimmed up for Christmas looking really nice. What must have happen...
by mikeS
Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Christmas Tree Photos
Replies: 19
Views: 3106

Re: Christmas Tree Photos

Christmas lights switch on in Burnley last month with the light parade led by the brilliant Lancaster Batala Drummers. (Turn up your volume!)
https://youtu.be/Ywlpw1MIvIM?si=okJZboggITOfyirJ
by mikeS
Sun Dec 10, 2023 7:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Well done Burnley Women
Replies: 21
Views: 3167

Well done Burnley Women

Stunning result today fir the Clarets
Coundon Court 0, Burnley Women 11
FACup third round.
Well done ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
by mikeS
Fri Dec 08, 2023 7:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The chap who announces the teams
Replies: 35
Views: 4484

Re: The chap who announces the teams

We need to bring Pie and pea challenge back.
Wonder what became of that giant pie?
by mikeS
Thu Dec 07, 2023 8:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Broadband
Replies: 29
Views: 2791

Re: Broadband

I'm in Burnley and Thinking of moving from Plusnet to BRSK Will I get a better service in burnley do you think? Currently on the lowest broadband speed of around 40Mbps and then on wi-fi it's slow. Their letter (Plusnet) said the fees going up to £47 from Jan - another £20 a month for the same slowe...
by mikeS
Mon Dec 04, 2023 6:59 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: A home win at last and a big home win
Replies: 16
Views: 1955

Re: REPORT: A home win at last and a big home win

Thanks Tony. Good to read a winning report.
I think Jays goal was a bit earlier than the 'official' 22 seconds, I looked at the scoreboard and I'm sure it was more like 16 seconds.
by mikeS
Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sir Michael Palin on the Turf
Replies: 34
Views: 5255

Re: Sir Michael Palin on the Turf

I bet he chucked the mantelpiece clock through the window when he got home after that perfurnace.
by mikeS
Fri Dec 01, 2023 4:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New food/drink rules at the Turf
Replies: 353
Views: 33091

Re: New food/drink rules at the Turf

If the catering chaps been sacked does that mean the service will now improve?
Will we get Full cups of coffee instead of half full, and those milk tubes binned?
You'd think the Yanks who invented fast food would do a bit better than what's on offer currently.
by mikeS
Tue Nov 28, 2023 6:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: No sign of Culvert work being completed
Replies: 158
Views: 18371

Re: No sign of Culvert work being completed

Quicker to go Gannow Top to Brierfield on the motorway to get to that side of town at the moment.
by mikeS
Mon Nov 27, 2023 7:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sheffield United is a must win or Kompany has to go
Replies: 116
Views: 14502

Re: Sheffield United is a must win or Kompany has to go

A win on Saturday would transform the team. Some of them have only experienced failure and must be pretty low. Three points will lift the players, the club, our fans and our prospects but it needs to start now.
Defeat after defeat is pretty demoralising for anybody.
by mikeS
Fri Nov 24, 2023 3:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: No sign of Culvert work being completed
Replies: 158
Views: 18371

Re: No sign of Culvert work being completed

Coming out of the centre going up Westgate, there's a road works sign opposite the Nissan dealer then cones blocking off the near side lane up to the lights. Slowing down the traffic coming out of tow. But no roadworks going on. Cross the lights again no roadworks going up to Gannow Top. Absolutely ...
by mikeS
Fri Nov 24, 2023 2:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Colne Bookshop and Sold for a Stand
Replies: 17
Views: 1678

Re: Colne Bookshop and Sold for a Stand

VK had a book done when he was at Citeh.
by mikeS
Fri Nov 24, 2023 2:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Half price flags
Replies: 22
Views: 2737

Re: Half price flags

Not that long ago the club through Barry Kilby's pledge gave free season tickets away to season ticket holders when we were promoted to the Premier League.
Happier days.
by mikeS
Fri Nov 24, 2023 1:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: No sign of Culvert work being completed
Replies: 158
Views: 18371

Re: No sign of Culvert work being completed

Traffic in Burnleys horrendous today.
Just spent half an hour getting from the Prarie to the town centre.
by mikeS
Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: …another 60 today post!
Replies: 5
Views: 650

Re: …another 60 today post!

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by mikeS
Wed Nov 22, 2023 4:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 60 Years today....
Replies: 26
Views: 2194

Re: 60 Years today....

Sixty years on and still the truth about the assassination of JFK hasn't been released. The programme about the Parkland doctors was interesting - the interview between all of them years after the event and they were all still adamant that the wound in Kennedys throat was an entry wound caused by a ...
by mikeS
Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: North Macedonia v England
Replies: 165
Views: 10329

Re: North Macedonia v England

There seems to be more stewards than fans.