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by Falcon
Wed Feb 01, 2023 1:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Loans into Permanents...thoughts
Replies: 42
Views: 3387

Re: Loans into Permanents...thoughts

The Athletic are reporting that we have an option to make Beyer permanent for a fee if we are promoted.
by Falcon
Mon Jan 30, 2023 12:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Not Bennie and Hot
Replies: 34
Views: 3882

Re: Not Bennie and Hot

Veghorst
by Falcon
Mon Jan 30, 2023 12:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Not Bennie and Hot
Replies: 34
Views: 3882

Re: Not Bennie and Hot

Jack Pork
by Falcon
Mon Jan 30, 2023 12:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Not Bennie and Hot
Replies: 34
Views: 3882

Re: Not Bennie and Hot

Bayernnaise
by Falcon
Thu Jan 26, 2023 2:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sebastian Coe
Replies: 266
Views: 10679

Re: Sebastian Coe

Greenmile wrote:
Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:56 pm
What about people like Caster Semenya? Should they be allowed to compete at all?
Unfortunately probably not.

The alternative (letting her compete) harms all female athletes, whereas a ban harms only those who are intersex.

Always take the option that does the least harm.
by Falcon
Thu Jan 19, 2023 1:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Welsh International men & women's team to earn the same
Replies: 101
Views: 2662

Re: Welsh International men & women's team to earn the same

Weird how many old blokes care so much about this. I think it's a great gesture. The chaps already get plenty of dosh at their clubs so won't miss it, and the girls get a nice supplement. I fail to see how the differences in physical attributes / footballing skill have any relevance other than in fo...
by Falcon
Thu Jan 19, 2023 1:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fans at sport
Replies: 21
Views: 976

Re: Fans at sport

Moving back to the darts, and Price in particular. He loves to play the panto villain and is used to being booed, and the crowd favouring the opposition. He's used to that and revels in it. However at the worlds unfortunately there were a few tools in the crowd who were whistling just as he was rele...
by Falcon
Mon Nov 14, 2022 4:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cup Tie on Sky
Replies: 7
Views: 1090

Re: Cup Tie on Sky

No surprise really.

Media darlings United versus Championship leaders managed by a City legend.

Always likely to be picked for Sky.
by Falcon
Thu Nov 10, 2022 1:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Connor Roberts
Replies: 24
Views: 2809

Re: Connor Roberts

Just seen our group , has to be the “easiest “ WC group in history . Wales/USA/Iran. I can only think that USA got a high seeding for beating generally weaker sides ? Iran are no mugs ,though their keeper’s throws are something . On paper (by both FIFA and the more realistic Elo) rankings our Group...
by Falcon
Thu Nov 10, 2022 12:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Replies: 197
Views: 21124

Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship

Any more interest before I start the new seasoN?
by Falcon
Fri Nov 04, 2022 1:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rotheram No 10 Brooke Norton-Cuffy
Replies: 38
Views: 5235

Re: Rotheram No 10 Brooke Norton-Cuffy

beddie wrote:
Thu Nov 03, 2022 10:07 pm
I preferred their left back, think he was the one sent off, rapid pace.
I agree. Thought their number 3 was their best player until he got two needless yellows.
by Falcon
Wed Nov 02, 2022 1:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Replies: 197
Views: 21124

Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship

Hi all,

It's that time again when I look to recruit some fresh blood into the Xpert11 Clarets League.

More info in the post above. Hopefully some folk will be along to tell you how fun it is and cajole you into having a bash!
by Falcon
Tue Aug 30, 2022 12:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: House of the Dragon thread: full spoilers!!!
Replies: 40
Views: 2398

Re: House of the Dragon thread: full spoilers!!!

Cracking 2nd episode.

The scene on the bridge between the two competing heirs was top notch.

Can't help but feel a bit sorry for the King. He's trying to make the right moral choices but it seems like mistake after mistake politically.
by Falcon
Fri Aug 26, 2022 4:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Clarets sign young PSG goalkeeper Franchi
Replies: 26
Views: 2254

Re: ARTICLE: Clarets sign young PSG goalkeeper Franchi

Hopefully a striker and a CB
by Falcon
Fri Aug 26, 2022 2:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Champions League draw
Replies: 24
Views: 1460

Re: Champions League draw

Conference League draw: Group A – İstanbul Başakşehir, Fiorentina, Hearts, RFS Group B – West Ham, FCSB, Anderlecht, Silkeborg Group C – Villarreal, Hapoel Beer-Sheva, Austria Wien, Lech Poznań Group D – Partizan, Köln, Nice, Slovácko Group E – AZ Alkmaar, Apollon Limassol, Vaduz, Dnipro-1, Group F ...
by Falcon
Fri Aug 26, 2022 1:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Tinned Food count Wigan 27/08/22 Fragata Manzanilla Olives (stuffed with Chorizo) 350g Tin
Replies: 64
Views: 1461

Re: The Tinned Food count Wigan 27/08/22 Fragata Manzanilla Olives (stuffed with Chorizo) 350g Tin

I'll deffo do a count at some point. I'm away this weekend though so it won't be for the Millwall fixture.
by Falcon
Fri Aug 26, 2022 1:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Welcome to Wrexham
Replies: 27
Views: 4304

Re: Welcome to Wrexham

Very interesting, and you can see the parallels with Sunderland Til I Die, which I believe Rob Mcelhenney watched and took influence from when deciding to buy a club.
by Falcon
Fri Aug 26, 2022 1:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Champions League draw
Replies: 24
Views: 1460

Re: Champions League draw

Europa League draw: Group A: Arsenal, PSV Eindhoven, Bodo/Glimt, FC Zurich Group B: Dynamo Kyiv, Rennes, Fenerbahce, AEK Larnaca Group C: Roma, Ludogorets, Real Betis, HJK Helsinki Group D: Braga, Malmo, Union Berlin, Union Saint-Gilloise Group E: Manchester United, Real Sociedad, FC Sheriff, Omonia...
by Falcon
Fri Aug 26, 2022 9:32 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Champions League draw
Replies: 24
Views: 1460

Re: Champions League draw

Man City, despite being in Pot A, have probably the toughest draw of the English sides.

Quite funny.
by Falcon
Thu Aug 25, 2022 4:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Champions League draw
Replies: 24
Views: 1460

Champions League draw

Starts at 17:00 BST

Who do we want? :lol:
by Falcon
Thu Aug 25, 2022 1:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Will Kompany have a plan B?
Replies: 28
Views: 2207

Re: Will Kompany have a plan B?

spt_claret wrote:
Thu Aug 25, 2022 1:12 pm
Apart from Huddersfield we've created less chances and less on target than every opposition including Shrewsbury.
I don't necessarily disagree with your point, but we had more shots & shots on target than Hull, and more on target than Watford.
by Falcon
Wed Aug 24, 2022 4:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: House of the Dragon thread: full spoilers!!!
Replies: 40
Views: 2398

Re: House of the Dragon thread: full spoilers!!!

There's usually only one outcome if the focus on a character on a TV show is their seemingly innocuous injury/illness...

That's my takeaway from Viserys's wound scene.

As I said earlier though, I've not read the book so I'm just speculating.
by Falcon
Wed Aug 24, 2022 2:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: House of the Dragon thread: full spoilers!!!
Replies: 40
Views: 2398

Re: House of the Dragon thread: full spoilers!!!

I thought the Queen put in a fantastic acting performance personally.

Obviously she won't be featuring much from here on in, but got to appreciate the craft.
by Falcon
Wed Aug 24, 2022 1:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Klopp
Replies: 35
Views: 4777

Re: Klopp

Nobody is catching City this season tbf. They have too much quality, and have won 4 out of last 5 titles. The Liverpool win in the Covid season was a blip and I think we'll see a Bayernesque domination of the PL for a good few years yet.

Chelsea & Liverpool will be some way behind scrapping for 2nd.
by Falcon
Wed Aug 24, 2022 12:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: House of the Dragon thread: full spoilers!!!
Replies: 40
Views: 2398

Re: House of the Dragon thread: full spoilers!!!

Solid start. Loved the juxtaposition of the bloody tourney violence and the anaesthetic-free deadly Ceasarian (a 'Queen's battlefield' as she put it herself), although it was tough to watch at times. I haven't read the book so I've no idea what's going to happen next (no book spoilers on here please...
by Falcon
Wed Aug 24, 2022 12:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Tinned Food count Wigan 27/08/22 Fragata Manzanilla Olives (stuffed with Chorizo) 350g Tin
Replies: 64
Views: 1461

Re: The Tinned Food count Wigan 27/08/22 Fragata Manzanilla Olives (stuffed with Chorizo) 350g Tin

18 green spheroids of delight.

200ml jooooooze.

No loose chorizo bits. I believe in them.
by Falcon
Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Gordon - Everton
Replies: 34
Views: 4847

Re: Gordon - Everton

Great player but he really does let himself down with the diving. I bloody hate watching him play.
by Falcon
Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lenny Johnrose RIP
Replies: 126
Views: 5587

Re: Lenny Johnrose RIP

RIP to a Claret legend
by Falcon
Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Graeme Souness - Men's football
Replies: 108
Views: 5230

Re: Graeme Souness - Men's football

Why apologise for using the opportunity of free speech to say exactly what you think. Oh I did forget that we no longer have free speech, no longer have common sense, no longer have many people who are able to think for themselves etc., etc. ad nauseam. I am now waiting for someone to claim that th...
by Falcon
Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Graeme Souness - Men's football
Replies: 108
Views: 5230

Re: Graeme Souness - Men's football

I think everyone understands what he was trying to say, and being honest, most fans would agree with what he meant in his head. He's just worded it carelessly. Clever thing to do is apologise for his unfortunate misspeak and use the platform to explain the intended meaning, then move on. Doubling do...
by Falcon
Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What's your go-to takeaway?
Replies: 76
Views: 4906

Re: What's your go-to takeaway?

Another vote for Tulsi for a kebab. They're delicious and enormous. I have a big appetite and I struggle to finish. Don't often get a takeaway curry but when I do I use Premier Curries on Colne Road. Pricey but very good. I've been using Prontos for pizza for years, but anecdotally I believe they've...
by Falcon
Tue Aug 09, 2022 3:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wout Weghorst Debut at Besiktas
Replies: 234
Views: 21372

Re: Wout Weghorst Debut at Besiktas

Clearly a good player, but had a terrible attitude.

As others have said, I hope he does well so we can recoup a decent fee.
by Falcon
Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Watford v Burnley Tinned food count Tesco peach slices in juice 410g
Replies: 56
Views: 2102

Re: Watford v Burnley Tinned food count Tesco peach slices in juice 410g

I'm worried about this being the 'peak of the season' - what if we lose? That's a terrible peak!
by Falcon
Fri Aug 05, 2022 12:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Super Six
Replies: 44
Views: 2227

Re: Super Six

I've joined. Thanks for organising.
by Falcon
Fri Aug 05, 2022 9:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tinned Food Count Morrisons Mandarin Segments 298g
Replies: 75
Views: 1946

Re: Tinned Food Count Morrisons Mandarin Segments 298g

Bosscat wrote:
Tue Aug 02, 2022 4:58 pm
Will offer you to change as you have matched number of segments 26 with Eloise Laws and 123 mls with catcatcher and BigF

If 2 or more guessers have the same points are shared

I will amend to 122mls and 27 segs
by Falcon
Tue Aug 02, 2022 4:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tinned Food Count Morrisons Mandarin Segments 298g
Replies: 75
Views: 1946

Re: Tinned Food Count Morrisons Mandarin Segments 298g

I'm also jumping on the 123ml of jooooose train for the same reasons.

26 seggies
by Falcon
Tue Aug 02, 2022 4:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cornet, Newcastle and all their millions.
Replies: 35
Views: 4823

Re: Cornet, Newcastle and all their millions.

Is he really becoming a hindrance though. All this is just background talk - I'm sure he is just knuckling down in training hoping to get in a matchday squad.
by Falcon
Mon Aug 01, 2022 3:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cornet, Newcastle and all their millions.
Replies: 35
Views: 4823

Re: Cornet, Newcastle and all their millions.

Well, sounds like we've set our stall out.

Ball is in Newcastle's court. They can fork out the cash or else Max stays put. End of story.

In the meantime Cornet can carry on as normal.
by Falcon
Mon Aug 01, 2022 3:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Very clever
Replies: 16
Views: 3135

Re: Very clever

I believe any booking for simulation would be classed as such.
by Falcon
Mon Aug 01, 2022 3:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Very clever
Replies: 16
Views: 3135

Re: Very clever

I assume the ref could have at his discretion called it as unsporting behaviour, but chose not to in this instance.
by Falcon
Mon Aug 01, 2022 3:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Very clever
Replies: 16
Views: 3135

Re: Very clever

That's quite tricky, Trevor.
by Falcon
Wed Jul 27, 2022 11:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tinned Food Count Perello Pitted Queen Olives 350G
Replies: 81
Views: 2471

Re: Tinned Food Count Perello Pitted Queen Olives 350G

ClaretGeorgina wrote:
Wed Jul 27, 2022 9:55 am
Long time UTC viewer and lurker, first time poster here so firstly hi to everyone :) and most importantly here's my guess:
40 olives
78ml juice
And what a way to pop your cherry, I mean, olive.
by Falcon
Wed Jul 27, 2022 11:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO Emily Townson
Replies: 27
Views: 2669

Re: FAO Emily Townson

I assume you've also contacted the club? They may be able to track her down if she has a similar clarets number.
by Falcon
Tue Jul 26, 2022 4:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tinned Food Count Perello Pitted Queen Olives 350G
Replies: 81
Views: 2471

Re: Tinned Food Count Perello Pitted Queen Olives 350G

23 fruit of the Olea europaea

158ml liquid accompaniment
by Falcon
Wed Jul 20, 2022 4:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Replies: 197
Views: 21124

Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship

Hello everyone. Xpert11 is an online football management game that lets you build a team, set the tactics, make the press releases all whilst competing against like-minded people. It can take as little as 10 minutes a week to as much as 20 minutes an hour if you get hooked. We have a Clarets Champio...
by Falcon
Tue Jul 19, 2022 12:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New Kit
Replies: 431
Views: 32834

Re: New Kit

I really, really quite like it now I've seen the professional pics