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by Cajun
Thu Apr 28, 2022 2:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: We went to York in our thousands
Replies: 33
Views: 2005

Re: ARTICLE: We went to York in our thousands

Was living in York then, marvelous night, on the pitch with a 'York Clarets' banner at the end. Was in the seething mass of fans behind the goal 😁 Unreal that it's 30 years, hope we can pay tribute to the anniversary by staying up! Nice article CT, but isn't the first pic the aftermath of the equali...
by Cajun
Tue Apr 26, 2022 12:12 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 3 favourite Burnley goals ever?
Replies: 83
Views: 3690

Re: 3 favourite Burnley goals ever?

Oh and while I think of it I have to give an honorable mention and special "Comedy Goal" award to this beauty from Calamity Corrigan when we beat City 3-0 at the Turf. Big Joe gave a great impression of a "man in a shower trying to catch a bar of soap" while trying to dummy a drop kick around Fletch...
by Cajun
Tue Apr 26, 2022 12:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 3 favourite Burnley goals ever?
Replies: 83
Views: 3690

Re: 3 favourite Burnley goals ever?

Also using the criteria of goals that I have seen - and as others have said 3 is impossible - but these just stand out: 1: This from Uwe vs Newcastle in Nov. 74. Wonderful sweeping move, Brenno charging down the left in front of the Longside and smashing over a rocket cross, Uwe with a with a sensat...
by Cajun
Sat Feb 19, 2022 5:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brighton v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 70
Views: 13354

Re: Brighton v Burnley - Player Ratings

From Peacock TV coverage here in Philly - Pope 8 - Assured in difficult conditions Roberts 8 - Lots of energy, great pull back for Wout Pieters 7 - Steady away Collins 9 - Good partnership with Ben Mee 9 - Solid Lennon 8 - superb ball inside the full back for Roberts to set up opener. Worked hard, f...
by Cajun
Sat Jan 29, 2022 12:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Winter Photographs
Replies: 62
Views: 5981

Re: Winter Photographs

Those first two are as good as any wildlife pix I've ever seen, could make a good cover for National Geographic from the cub-in-mouth one. Be good to see any others.
by Cajun
Sat Jan 29, 2022 12:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rip dad
Replies: 57
Views: 4255

Re: Rip dad

Yes condolences CC. Likewise my dad was a lifelong Claret, born and bred in Burnley; we were great pals, and some of our best times together were our matchdays from when he first took me on the Turf in 'Oct. 65 until his all-too-early death in Dec. '78. One of my most treasured possessions is the sc...
by Cajun
Fri Dec 24, 2021 9:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Merry Christmas Everyone
Replies: 77
Views: 3610

Re: Merry Christmas Everyone

Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays to Clarets everywhere around the world from here in Philly. Cheers
by Cajun
Wed Dec 22, 2021 10:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lost Burnley pubs
Replies: 164
Views: 8901

Re: Lost Burnley pubs

Thread has made me very sad, while at the same time reviving some good memories - sunk pints in a fair few of those in years gone by!
by Cajun
Fri Jul 16, 2021 11:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Uwe played for Burnley like a fan would
Replies: 45
Views: 4918

Re: ARTICLE: Uwe played for Burnley like a fan would

One of the greatest players we have ever had. He was a lion who played with immense passion for our club. Somebody on this board once very aptly called him "Bobby Charlton with attitude". I watched him in the seventies and have great memories. I watched his goal against Rovers in 1978 from the Bob ...
by Cajun
Thu Jul 15, 2021 11:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Uwe played for Burnley like a fan would
Replies: 45
Views: 4918

Re: ARTICLE: Uwe played for Burnley like a fan would

Have posted this pic before, but never tire of looking at it - one of my favorite Uwe and Burnley goals, one of the hat-trick vs Newcastle as mentioned in your excellent article CT.
by Cajun
Sat Jul 10, 2021 7:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: World Cup July 1966 on the telly
Replies: 60
Views: 4970

Re: World Cup July 1966 on the telly

Still have this Special Edition from the Liverpool Echo for the 66 Final in with my old Burnley scrapbooks. Can still remember watching it with my dad. "They'll never score now" he said as the German's prepared to take that last-minute free-kick.... :shock:
by Cajun
Sat May 22, 2021 4:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What Premier/Football League Grounds have you played at?
Replies: 18
Views: 1652

Re: What Premier/Football League Grounds have you played at?

Turf Moor (charity game), Bloomfield Road (schools finals), Fleetwood (schools), and York's Bootham Crescent (media cup) when it was a League ground.
by Cajun
Wed Apr 28, 2021 11:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: We turned Deepdale Claret and Blue
Replies: 44
Views: 4130

Re: ARTICLE: We turned Deepdale Claret and Blue

These articles have been a great trawl down memory lane for me CT. Loved that season. For the Deepdale game my dad had got hold of a couple of comps from I believe a mate on Preston police, and we were sat on the row directly in front of the press box. I kept turning round to see what was going on w...
by Cajun
Sun Mar 14, 2021 5:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lamela
Replies: 38
Views: 3940

Re: Lamela

What Westy did when he sent the ball down the line to JayRod late in the game yesterday.
by Cajun
Wed Mar 10, 2021 1:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Piers Morgan
Replies: 295
Views: 20574

Re: Piers Morgan

I was at journalism college with Piers Morgan in the mid 80s. He was in my opinion a pompous, stuck-up, dislikeable, know-it-all A-hole then and appears to have never changed since. Liked to criticize everybody else but couldn't stand being criticized...
by Cajun
Fri Jan 22, 2021 10:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley wins at Anfield
Replies: 36
Views: 3378

Re: Burnley wins at Anfield

Had a look in old scrapbooks, and here is Brenno's belter that won the match in September 74. Get in.
by Cajun
Thu Jan 21, 2021 11:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What You Drinking?
Replies: 42
Views: 2825

Re: What You Drinking?

Was working while the game was on, but Just watched the 12-min highlights while demolishing a bottle of Duclaw's "Sweet Baby Jesus" a chocolate peanut butter porter - what a great combination! Think I will go for a repeat now :)
by Cajun
Sat Jan 16, 2021 8:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: We did it the Harry Potts way
Replies: 12
Views: 1184

Re: ARTICLE: We did it the Harry Potts way

Good read Tony. Always had huge respect for Harry, as did my dad who met him on a couple occasions. He even took the trouble to send me a handwritten reply after I wrote to him in 1970 when he had been relieved of the manager's position, last para pic below.
by Cajun
Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your favourite FA Cup tie
Replies: 167
Views: 8586

Re: Your favourite FA Cup tie

Have always had a special memory for the first FA Cup tie I saw us win, the 3rd Round win over Derby in Jan 69, atmosphere electric, huge following from Derby who were top of the old 2nd Div at that time. Couple of fading scrapbook pics below. But then, as others have mentioned, the 6th round win ov...
by Cajun
Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Saturday afternoon local football league. Who did you play for?
Replies: 102
Views: 8002

Re: Saturday afternoon local football league. Who did you play for?

Got me thinking a bit – played for lots of junior teams and through school, but as regards adult league teams, quite a lot: Keele Univ. in a regional Staffs Sunday league; The Gauntlet, Fleetwood CC FC, and Clifton Casuals in Blackpool and district leagues; BFC London Supporters (ABPSCIL League), an...
by Cajun
Thu Dec 31, 2020 11:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Realistic ambitions under ALK
Replies: 102
Views: 10006

Re: Realistic ambitions under ALK

If it happens Cajun, hope you can put a few clarets up for a couple of nights 😁 Wouldn't be the first time mate, had traveling Clarets crashing out on my floors many times when I lived in assorted parts of England such as York, Carlisle, Brentford etc way back when :D (just cost you a six-pack or t...
by Cajun
Thu Dec 31, 2020 11:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pace interview
Replies: 316
Views: 28365

Re: Pace interview

Having listened to that, I feel very upbeat and positive as my club moves forward into a new year and a new era. I think he comes across very well; spearheading the rise of Salt Lake City to become MLS champions in 2009 at least demonstrates he has some passion for the game and can be a winner; movi...
by Cajun
Thu Dec 31, 2020 11:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Realistic ambitions under ALK
Replies: 102
Views: 10006

Re: Realistic ambitions under ALK

I would like a pre-season tour to the USA with a game right here in Philly please :)
by Cajun
Thu Dec 24, 2020 4:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley FC - Games of Your Decades
Replies: 58
Views: 4340

Re: Burnley FC - Games of Your Decades

Memorable for various personal reasons... 60s: v Sheff Utd Oct '65 - first ever game. 70s: 2-1 win at Blackpool Boxing Day 72. 80s: supercharged emotion of May 9th 87, surviving that Orient game. 90s: Champions at York 92. 00s: Promotion at Wembley 09, it was worth flying back for. Not been back to ...
by Cajun
Sun Dec 20, 2020 2:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football in Pictures
Replies: 181
Views: 15019

Re: Football in Pictures

Steve1956 wrote:
Sun Dec 20, 2020 11:21 am
A proper away day adventure...I went on many.
The stench in the back of a Transit van with about 14 fans crammed in and no seats on an "overnighter' to somewhere like Exeter or Colchester is something that will stay with me forever :lol: Good times, aching bones.
by Cajun
Sat Dec 19, 2020 5:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football in Pictures
Replies: 181
Views: 15019

Re: Football in Pictures

Great goal '73, great game '67, great hat '65.
by Cajun
Thu Nov 26, 2020 7:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving
Replies: 26
Views: 2596

Re: Happy Thanksgiving

and what is your answer, Cajun? I worked for a number of American companies over the years. I was often asked what England thought about Independence Day. My reply was that I was always happy to celebrate it with them - in the same way a parent celebrates their child growing to become an adult. UTC...
by Cajun
Thu Nov 26, 2020 2:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1225214

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

Having waded through much of this thread to refresh my thoughts in recent days, don't want Farnell/ElKalashashy anywhere near the club; feel far more confident in the Pace / ALK set up especially with Pace's previous sports links and MLS success. Can't find any reference to ElKalash having the sligh...
by Cajun
Thu Nov 26, 2020 2:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Peacock-Farrell set for league debut
Replies: 108
Views: 10853

Re: ARTICLE: Peacock-Farrell set for league debut

Big chance for Bailey to step up, confident he will do so.
by Cajun
Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving
Replies: 26
Views: 2596

Re: Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all US Clarets from here in NW Philly - the quietest T/Giving since I've been in this country, with 5 adults and 1 child in the house for dinner later and a creative layout involving 3 tables to ensure everyone is happy with social distancing.... Of course, as every year at thi...
by Cajun
Sat Nov 21, 2020 5:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bands beginning with 'B'
Replies: 120
Views: 6788

Re: Bands beginning with 'B'

Bob Marley and The Wailers - most memorable band I've ever seen live.

"One Love"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PDdCmJ84LI
by Cajun
Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:12 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1225214

Re: ALK Capital...

Prepared to look at this as a bold step forward by the club, and look forward with some optimism to continuing to build on our past history and traditions, and on our current successful run of seasons in the PL. I have my "nothing ventured nothing gained" hat on, and really feel quite excited at the...
by Cajun
Sun Sep 13, 2020 3:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Peter 'UWE' Noble
Replies: 51
Views: 5392

Re: Peter 'UWE' Noble

Still think this is one of the best goals I have ever seen, sweeping move finished with a fantastic diving header from an Ian Brennan bullet-like left wing cross at the Turf in a 4-1 win over Newcastle. Get in!
by Cajun
Thu Aug 13, 2020 3:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: David Hamilton O.G
Replies: 25
Views: 3150

Re: David Hamilton O.G

I remember applauding the walkers in Gillingham, but for the life of me I can't recall the Laws own goal. Mentioning the London Clarets, I still think one of the most spectacular / embarrassing OGs was one I "scored" myself with a screaming 18-yard volley when attempting a clearance playing for the ...
by Cajun
Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who is our best ever centre forward
Replies: 106
Views: 6734

Re: Who is our best ever centre forward

When I was a youngster, the centre forward, the No 9, was the guy who put the ball in the net, and that was who I wanted to be. Get on the end of through balls and crosses, and “be an expert knocker-inner or other people’s rebounds” as one of my early coaches told me. My original Clarets hero was Wi...
by Cajun
Sat Jul 18, 2020 10:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: These are very strong times for this football club
Replies: 13
Views: 2339

Re: ARTICLE: These are very strong times for this football club

It's great, I'm able to sit here in Philly and watch my team be broadcast across the US on the main NBC network today, with Lee Dixon applauding us loudly in his comments during the match. My BFC shirt gets recognized and commented on constantly, we are far from being seen as an unpopular team in my...
by Cajun
Sat Jul 18, 2020 10:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today’s tactics
Replies: 140
Views: 10022

Re: Today’s tactics

For what it's worth, I thought we played quite well today. Obviously we would all have loved us to have netted a bagful against 9 men, and had Wood put away that good close-range chance on his left peg early in the second half Norwich might have folded and we might have got some more. But I thought ...
by Cajun
Sat Jul 11, 2020 8:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Liverpool v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 61
Views: 28792

Re: Liverpool v Burnley - Player Ratings

Pope 10 - Sensational performance Bards 9 - A rock Tarka 9 - A rock and a hard place Long 9 - A rock Taylor 9 - Classy and confident Pieters 8 - Steady, especially for a left back playing right midfield Westwood 9 - Human dynamo Brownhill 9 - Really like this lad, finding his feet and growing in con...
by Cajun
Sun Jul 05, 2020 4:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cork & Mee our for the season
Replies: 41
Views: 4530

Re: Cork & Mee our for the season

The worry is also that with the likely short break between seasons, they might be struggling to be ready for the first games of the next one.
by Cajun
Sat Jul 04, 2020 8:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Clarets Are Staying Up
Replies: 38
Views: 4469

Re: The Clarets Are Staying Up

Nick Pope's penalty save v Leicester and our resulting win was huge That was massive - but for me equally important in that match was his brilliant save to his right in the first minute of the second half that stopped them going two up - would have been tough to come from two down. Both crucial sav...
by Cajun
Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.
Replies: 53
Views: 6777

Re: Marvellous - BBC 2 - July 1st - 9pm.

Watched it with Mrs C for the first time last night - both really enjoyed it, and as a former Keele Uni student from back in the late 70s, I also enjoyed the Keele connections. Also watched a follow-up awards show where they had Baldwin and Macari on stage with the filmmaker. Mrs C thoroughly amused...
by Cajun
Thu Jul 02, 2020 5:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: The top twenty with Ben Mee
Replies: 33
Views: 3253

Re: ARTICLE: The top twenty with Ben Mee

Well done to Ben, a model pro in every way and amazing that he completed the 300 under his recent difficult family circumstances. Hope he sees out his career with us. I have managed to see 10 of the Clarets on the list.
by Cajun
Tue Jun 30, 2020 3:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Olive Grace Mee
Replies: 58
Views: 7579

Re: Olive Grace Mee

Had no idea about this until the goal celebration and match report. Full of admiration for him as a person, a captain and a player. Amazing that he has been able to balance everything that's been going on in recent weeks. Wishing health and happiness to Ben and his family.
by Cajun
Mon Jun 29, 2020 10:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pieters
Replies: 39
Views: 5363

Re: Pieters

He looked very calm and comfortable, covered a lot of ground and gave his all - looked shattered in those last few minutes.
by Cajun
Mon Jun 29, 2020 10:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ayew
Replies: 52
Views: 5319

Re: Ayew

Definitely intentional and dangerous. Should have gone.
by Cajun
Mon Jun 29, 2020 10:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Crystal Palace v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 52
Views: 9079

Re: Crystal Palace v Burnley - Player Ratings

Tremendous display considering the depleted squad. Great passing and moving in first half, Dwight seemed much more involved in the free-ranging role. Then the usual resilience and discipline when under more pressure after the break. Brownhill finding his feet now, Pieters very comfortable on the bal...
by Cajun
Sat Jun 27, 2020 6:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Movies you can see again and again
Replies: 108
Views: 7976

Re: Movies you can see again and again

Never get tired of "the Blues Brothers."
Wet day recently, me and Mrs C binge-watched the trilogy "Fistful of Dollars", "For a Few Dollars More", and "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly". , then tagged on the end "Once Upon A Time in the West" for good measure. Great stuff.
by Cajun
Sat Jun 27, 2020 6:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rough and Rowdy Ways
Replies: 4
Views: 1461

Re: Rough and Rowdy Ways

Listened to it for the first time last night - thought it was really good. A little bit samey, but that's who Dylan is. Doesn't go for short songs, with the times ranging from 4:15 to 16:55 :) Me and Mrs C were both a bit mellow when we played it, and both thoroughly enjoyed chilling out with Bob do...
by Cajun
Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best Ever save by a Burnley Keeper
Replies: 74
Views: 6268

Re: Best Ever save by a Burnley Keeper

There is video somewhere of the Naples game - Harry pushes Altafini's penalty onto a post going to his right.
Some great saves from Tom in that highlights reel on previous page.
by Cajun
Fri Jun 26, 2020 5:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best Ever save by a Burnley Keeper
Replies: 74
Views: 6268

Re: Best Ever save by a Burnley Keeper

FCBurnley wrote:
Fri Jun 26, 2020 5:07 pm
Is there any video of Harry v Napoli ? Wasn’t there but his performance was reportedly the best ever
I have seen video from the game in Naples but no idea where to find it linked now. I do have these old scrapbook pix that I posted on the BFC in Pictures thread a few weeks back.