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by Cubanclaret
Thu Aug 27, 2020 11:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A year ago to the day Ben Stokes performed the miracle of Headingley
Replies: 15
Views: 1334

Re: A year ago to the day Ben Stokes performed the miracle of Headingley

Has to rank as the best sporting feat I have ever witnessed (albeit from my front room). I recommend the Amazon series ‘The Test’ To any cricket fan if you’ve not seen it. It’s a fly-on-the-wall doc charting Australia’s renaissance after the sandpaper scandal and Justin Langer taking over the reins....
by Cubanclaret
Wed Aug 26, 2020 10:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sky Sports sacks...
Replies: 167
Views: 13850

Re: Sky Sports sacks...

Needed a shake-up to be fair. All those guys found wanting, kept going by Jeff Stelling who my 10 year-old calls : "the man who knows everything". Cricket wise Beefy had all but gone also, often felt he offered precious little insight for such a magnificent ex-player (too much red wine?) - all the A...
by Cubanclaret
Wed Aug 26, 2020 3:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Last night of the Proms
Replies: 468
Views: 23250

Re: Last night of the Proms

They should just bin the proms altogether. Get Match of the Day on earlier.
by Cubanclaret
Sun Aug 23, 2020 12:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS SUMMER/AUTUMN 2020 (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5338
Views: 708616

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

I do think Nixon is dismissive of Burnley. Think he’s always been grumpy with us since the Coyle episode. If Worrall, at 23, with a couple of full championship seasons and England youth pedigree, isn’t worth as much as £10m, then you’d wonder whether he’d be good enough to be a future regular in the...
by Cubanclaret
Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS SUMMER/AUTUMN 2020 (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5338
Views: 708616

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

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/a ... d=12358367

Chris Wood talks for first time about Lazio interest.
Behind a paywall though sadly (for now at least)
by Cubanclaret
Thu Aug 20, 2020 12:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best ever indivual performance by a Burnley player ?
Replies: 112
Views: 9706

Re: Best ever indivual performance by a Burnley player ?

Kieran Trippier at Ewood in the 2-1 win was pretty spectacular- especially given the context of the game. Glen Little away at Birmingham in a 3-2 midweek win also springs to mind as a player who was unplayable. I took a couple of non supporting Burnley fans to that match and they were enraptured. Bl...
by Cubanclaret
Thu Aug 20, 2020 8:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ryan Kent at 7m is worth a 2nd look
Replies: 26
Views: 5943

Re: Ryan Kent at 7m is worth a 2nd look

Leeds look like they might be taking a little bit of a scattergun approach to signings. They certainly seem to have money to spend - up to £25m for Ben White now.
Harry Wilson been told he can leave Liverpool too. Not sure how good he is week in week out, but can obvs look after a free kick.
by Cubanclaret
Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS SUMMER/AUTUMN 2020 (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5338
Views: 708616

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

There's no smoke without fire.

I wonder whether Wood has his agency eyeing up a move, or eyeing up improved terms after a fruitful season. His agency sell themselves of having a "Commitment to Honesty' -surely an oxymoron for a sports agency.

https://basesoccer.com
by Cubanclaret
Mon Aug 17, 2020 10:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS SUMMER/AUTUMN 2020 (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5338
Views: 708616

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

Wood might fancy the move though. Champions League football.
by Cubanclaret
Mon Aug 17, 2020 9:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS SUMMER/AUTUMN 2020 (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5338
Views: 708616

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

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football ... o-serie-a/

Wood to Lazio gaining momentum. Sun claims approach has been made.
by Cubanclaret
Mon Aug 17, 2020 2:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Clarets land 16-year old defender from Northern Ireland
Replies: 45
Views: 4811

Re: ARTICLE: Clarets land 16-year old defender from Northern Ireland

Nice video.
Came across really well for one so young. Let’s hope he’s a star in the making. Best wishes Dane.
by Cubanclaret
Sun Aug 16, 2020 11:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS SUMMER/AUTUMN 2020 (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5338
Views: 708616

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

Sheff Utd tend to be linked with pretty much every available player (in a certain bracket) at present. The sun reported that they wanted Hendrick in jan transfer window. I don’t think it’s true to suggest if they are interested then it rules us out. Almost certain that our top earners are paid more ...
by Cubanclaret
Sat Aug 15, 2020 3:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS SUMMER/AUTUMN 2020 (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5338
Views: 708616

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

Problem Chelsea have is what to do with Kepa. He was a world record buy for a keeper two years ago and must be on a massive salary. If his reputation is good in Spain then maybe an exchange with Oblak is a possibility. Can’t see him being offloaded to Burnley or Ajax that’s for sure.
by Cubanclaret
Thu Aug 13, 2020 8:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who Will Be Our First Signing
Replies: 37
Views: 4597

Re: Who Will Be Our First Signing

Nicolas Eliasson from Bristol City
by Cubanclaret
Wed Aug 12, 2020 8:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dwights a wanted man.
Replies: 100
Views: 8908

Re: Dwights a wanted man.

His dad has told him to stay at Burnley a bit longer and get more first team experience. Otherwise it's back to being a wannabe albeit at a bigger club on paper. He's already been there and done that. This. Another season playing every game will aid his development in every way. I don’t think we ca...
by Cubanclaret
Tue Aug 11, 2020 11:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: John Lundstram
Replies: 18
Views: 4678

Re: John Lundstram

Lundstrum is a curious one. Hardly played in the Championship promotion season for Blades, had a good pre season so forced his way into the side and enjoyed a real purple patch early in the Prem season. Blades fans seem ambivalent about losing him, many say he had a good half season, played well in ...
by Cubanclaret
Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche Quote from tonight’s awards do...
Replies: 15
Views: 4164

Re: Dyche Quote from tonight’s awards do...

Palace look set to honour Hodgson’s contract extension.
Next summer will be the issue for Dyche and Burnley and our board will have to start to think about future proofing from now.
by Cubanclaret
Fri Aug 07, 2020 11:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Eng Vs Pak at Old Trafford
Replies: 157
Views: 6832

Re: Eng Vs Pak at Old Trafford

Good fightback. All to play for.
by Cubanclaret
Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Eng Vs Pak at Old Trafford
Replies: 157
Views: 6832

Re: Eng Vs Pak at Old Trafford

Only picked it up live once we were 3 down but the last hour was superb cricket. A 17 year old bowling 90 mph and a leg spinner turning it round corners against an excellent Pope and Root, clinging on for dear life.
Shame this Isn’t a 5 match series. Look really well matched teams.
by Cubanclaret
Tue Aug 04, 2020 10:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brentford vs Fulham (the richest game in football)
Replies: 96
Views: 6504

Re: Brentford vs Fulham (the richest game in football)

Was looking forward to seeing what the fuss was about with Brentford. Very disappointed in them.
Fulham are such a non event but deserved their win tonight. Bryan’s free kick was very Robbie Blake like.
by Cubanclaret
Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Saudi's back out of Newcastle take over
Replies: 34
Views: 3382

Re: Saudi's back out of Newcastle take over

Could be a summer standing still for Newcastle then. Steve Bruce will just have to get on with it.
by Cubanclaret
Wed Jul 29, 2020 10:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Contract extension for Mee
Replies: 52
Views: 3731

Re: ARTICLE: Contract extension for Mee

Just really good news. Proud of Ben as captain and the way he led the club through the embarrassment of the plane saga was exemplary, something that earned the club enormous respect from the watching football world. He’s a fine player too and if we can keep our Team spine together with a few additio...
by Cubanclaret
Tue Jul 28, 2020 6:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Troy Deeney
Replies: 78
Views: 9015

Re: Troy Deeney

I think Deeney is a refreshingly honest character for a footballer but he’s been the central man at Watford and he’s clearly got a bit of an ego (not necessarily a negative). I also think he’s a decent player but I can’t say I’d rather have him here than any of our current strikers. A new right flan...
by Cubanclaret
Mon Jul 27, 2020 12:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chris Wood's goalscoring record at Burnley
Replies: 75
Views: 6339

Re: Chris Wood's goalscoring record at Burnley

Wood’s a good player. My elderly parents can’t get past the fact that he’s caught offside a lot and has a quite a languid style which makes him look like he’s not interested. His goal today was total quality. Did really well to stay on side and He’s very composed in that situation, he’s also got goo...
by Cubanclaret
Sun Jul 26, 2020 7:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: UTC Fantasy Premier League - Update
Replies: 11
Views: 738

Re: UTC Fantasy Premier League - Update

Bonus points are in. Congrats to Daniel for holding on to 1st. Real close battle, I was 5th but something like 150 pts behind at Xmas time and only 13 by the end.
by Cubanclaret
Sun Jul 26, 2020 6:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Investor
Replies: 649
Views: 62345

Re: Investor

What’s Michael Knighton up to?
by Cubanclaret
Sun Jul 26, 2020 12:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche ------->Palace
Replies: 1507
Views: 190752

Re: Dyche ------->Palace

I doubt he’ll be the biggest earner at Palace, as he is at Burnley. And it’ll be an expensive switch for them with two sets of compo, but I’m sure a risk worth taking for Palace’s long term vision. But let’s face it Dyche’s recent behaviour has been a ‘come and get me plea’ to anyone who is interest...
by Cubanclaret
Thu Jul 23, 2020 11:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 2020-2021 season
Replies: 24
Views: 2628

Re: 2020-2021 season

Palace offered Hodgson an extra year pre-Covid. Moyes is looking very cosy now at West Ham. Villa staying up could be the worst thing that could happen for us if the Villa owners recognise that they’ve been very lucky to stay up (Watford’s gross negligence handing it to them on a plate. Worth noting...
by Cubanclaret
Wed Jul 01, 2020 8:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A goodbye message from Jeff
Replies: 67
Views: 6967

Re: A goodbye message from Jeff

Thanks Jeff, put in a solid contribution in his time here. Sorry to see him go.
by Cubanclaret
Wed Jul 01, 2020 8:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Olive Grace Mee
Replies: 58
Views: 7578

Re: Olive Grace Mee

All the very best to the whole of the Mee household.
Hope you are all home soon.
And thanks for being such a terrific player and captain for us. Shown great leadership in recent weeks especially.
by Cubanclaret
Tue Jun 30, 2020 1:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hendrick Offered Contract By Newcastle
Replies: 137
Views: 13883

Re: Hendrick Offered Contract By Newcastle

Feels like a strange move. When I think of AC Milan I think of Gullit, Donadoni, Ancelotti, Rijkaard and Van Basten.

Fair do's if he makes it happen. I can see the attraction.
by Cubanclaret
Tue Jun 30, 2020 9:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sean Dyche.....
Replies: 30
Views: 4104

Re: Sean Dyche.....

West Ham? If they stay in the Prem, the only club likely to be looking for a manager in the top flight.
by Cubanclaret
Tue Jun 30, 2020 9:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brownhill
Replies: 83
Views: 9799

Re: Brownhill

Has a look of Mark Noble about him, a player I have always admired.

Thought he was superb last night and looks like he'll fit right in.
by Cubanclaret
Sun Jun 28, 2020 2:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ronnie Jepson
Replies: 29
Views: 5140

Re: Ronnie Jepson

Pretty sure Ronnie lives in Pendleton. I cycled past him during lockdown the other week. Bizarrely, he was having a socially distanced chat in the centre of the village with Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans. A bit of a sight for sore eyes !
by Cubanclaret
Tue Jun 23, 2020 8:52 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hendrick set to leave
Replies: 512
Views: 54653

Re: Hendrick set to leave

Bad news for an already threadbare squad.
The Board perhaps think they already have his replacement in Brownhill but given the obvious total communication breakdown between manager and Board, it looks clear that any recruitment drive has even been discussed.
by Cubanclaret
Fri Jun 19, 2020 3:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Injuries hit Clarets for opener
Replies: 421
Views: 30736

Re: Injuries hit Clarets for opener

It interests me that in 3 Dyche interviews recently he talked about how much he enjoyed watching The Last Dance and how fascinating he thought the role of the Bulls coach, managing all the egos, and maintaining their relentless success. (It is a tremendous watch for any sports fan who hasn’t seen it...
by Cubanclaret
Mon Jun 15, 2020 3:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Reading v Burnley play-off 2nd leg - full game
Replies: 52
Views: 3429

Re: Reading v Burnley play-off 2nd leg - full game

I think confidence was high among the visiting fans for sure after a great trip down.
Don’t recall being overly concerned by their threat. The longer it stayed 0-0 the more likely we were to win. And once Pato did ‘that’ it was curtains for Reading.
by Cubanclaret
Fri Jun 12, 2020 10:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Ten reasons why Burnley won a most unexpected promotion
Replies: 19
Views: 2073

Re: ARTICLE: Ten reasons why Burnley won a most unexpected promotion

That pre-season offered lots of belief - it was pretty clear our first XI had the potential to do very well but the apparent lack of depth was a concern. So the section there on injury and Mark Howard should not be understated. The early midweek away game at Doncaster was when I really thought we we...
by Cubanclaret
Sun May 24, 2020 6:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Covid-19
Replies: 13866
Views: 902854

Re: Covid-19

Johnson’s presser was a bigger disgrace than the crime itself. I just hope the many champions of this charlatan **** - and there are plenty on here - are starting to wise up to his utter narcissism and incompetence. It’s a ******* horror show. Elitist bastards. The ‘man-on-the-street’ has been had. ...
by Cubanclaret
Mon May 18, 2020 12:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sunderland Till I Die
Replies: 34
Views: 3963

Re: Sunderland Till I Die

A good watch. Makes me feel lucky and proud to support Burnley. The new owners in Series 2 seem only marginally more credible than the previous ones. But I found myself rooting for them. Apparently the success of this series has garnered the club huge levels of on-line support worldwide, with big in...
by Cubanclaret
Sat May 09, 2020 1:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sean Dyche speaks on the Eamonn and the Gaffers podcast
Replies: 51
Views: 4342

Re: Sean Dyche speaks on the Eamonn and the Gaffers podcast

This weird pause is bringing a few non stories to the fore. A period of reflection, with Burnley sitting pretty in 10th, somehow raises Sean’s stock again. He seems to be making quite a few public appearances too, which might not be purely by chance. Still think Palace is the most likely destination...
by Cubanclaret
Fri May 08, 2020 9:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Keir Starmer the future
Replies: 400
Views: 26908

Re: Keir Starmer the future

To answer the original point, he has been excellent at PMQs - no doubt - a million miles better than Corbyn. As for the point that no one watches PMQs - well, what happens there permeates the rest of the media pretty quickly. But the crucial thing is the slow but steady exposure of Johnson the charl...
by Cubanclaret
Wed Mar 25, 2020 12:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FOOTBALL MANAGER 2020 FREE FOR 1 WEEK
Replies: 11
Views: 1702

Re: FOOTBALL MANAGER 2020 FREE FOR 1 WEEK

Wow it does take a while.
I’m romping League one with Sunderland. It’s about time someone sorted them out. Current run of 11 successive wins employing the gregenpress
by Cubanclaret
Sun Mar 22, 2020 2:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Statement from the Lancashire Cricket League
Replies: 15
Views: 2004

Re: Statement from the Lancashire Cricket League

Can some just cancel 2020. Period. Thanks
by Cubanclaret
Sat Mar 21, 2020 11:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Boris and the Tories - Discuss
Replies: 86
Views: 5765

Re: Boris and the Tories - Discuss

Seems a really odd time for encouraging petty politicking. I fear that some people here are in for a seriously tough reality check very soon.
by Cubanclaret
Sat Mar 21, 2020 4:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Diego Maradona
Replies: 52
Views: 3232

Re: Diego Maradona

Yes its a brilliant film.
by Cubanclaret
Sat Mar 21, 2020 4:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The who has definitely got it thread .
Replies: 54
Views: 6047

Re: The who has definitely got it thread .

Thatdberight - The cough hasn't been a big issue for me, but note the official NHS video says cough OR fever. Another day on and I feel I'm definitely coming out of it, I had more sweating last night but a much better night's sleep generally, and I have my appetite back which is always a positive si...
by Cubanclaret
Fri Mar 20, 2020 2:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The who has definitely got it thread .
Replies: 54
Views: 6047

Re: The who has definitely got it thread .

I had a phone consultation with the duty doctor at my local health centre (Clitheroe) yesterday. When I described my symptoms he said I ‘most probably’ had Covid 19. He said I was the 6th patient to call in describing similar symptoms and a couple of his colleagues had it. Surely, It’s everywhere. S...