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by Ashingtonclaret46
Sun Oct 23, 2022 12:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: T20 World Cup
Replies: 256
Views: 9144

Re: T20 World Cup

Riveting watch and a wicket with the first ball of the last over which will probably be enough for Pakistan to win it, particularly if the keep Kohli off strike. Interesting last 5 balls to come!
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sat Oct 22, 2022 10:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: T20 World Cup
Replies: 256
Views: 9144

Re: T20 World Cup

Looking good for NZ in this one with Aussies 37 for 3 off 6.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sat Oct 22, 2022 10:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Can history repeat itself
Replies: 20
Views: 2749

Re: Can history repeat itself

And didn’t we sell Dave Thomas to QPR that season? We did in October 1972. He had scored 4 goals for us in Division 2 at the time and we had drawn at home to QPR in early September with Viv Busby scoring for them and Frank Casper equalising 3 minutes later. We lost 0-2 at QPR with goals coming from...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sat Oct 22, 2022 10:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: T20 World Cup
Replies: 256
Views: 9144

Re: T20 World Cup

New Zealand have opened the Super 12 in a good fashion. Scored 200 for 3 in their 20 overs after getting off to a blistering start. Australia are now 7 for 1 off two overs with David Warner swinging at a delivery, bottom edge onto the pad and then bounced off the pad, back onto the bat which was abo...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Wed Oct 19, 2022 1:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rob Burrows
Replies: 15
Views: 3689

Re: Rob Burrows

Met them at the Magic Weekend earlier this year, an unforgettable experience without doubt. Such an inspiration and last night's programme was well done.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Tue Oct 18, 2022 10:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Train Strikes
Replies: 15
Views: 2428

Re: Train Strikes

As a non-driver, these strikes are a b*gger. I missed gigs (usually a 15 minute train journey away) I had tickets for on 1st and 8th of this month (albeit c £15 gigs). I'm wanting to go to The Emirates (Arsenal) for the Rugby League WC semi on Saturday 12 November but not sure whether or not to inv...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Tue Oct 18, 2022 4:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC not awarded Emerging Talent Licence
Replies: 15
Views: 2622

Re: BFC not awarded Emerging Talent Licence

The original article was dated 3 August 2022 so the club news is good news. Well done to all.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Mon Oct 17, 2022 2:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Enclosure RIP
Replies: 69
Views: 4360

Re: The Enclosure RIP

Sorry to hear this news, my thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sun Oct 16, 2022 11:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - Stephen Martin v Swansea City
Replies: 35
Views: 2180

Re: RATE THE REF - Stephen Martin v Swansea City

Reading the diversity of comments about Stephen Martin seems to endorse the feeling amongst many that he is like Marmite ---you either llike him or you don't.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Thu Oct 13, 2022 8:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blood Donations
Replies: 48
Views: 1843

Re: Blood Donations

I’ve never done it but would gladly consider it. Is there an age limit. I think that you have to be between 17 and 65 if you want to start donating. However, my wife and I have been donating for years and she still does and is now 75 years old, in fact, because of her blood group and something in h...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Wed Oct 12, 2022 1:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who'd be a ref ?
Replies: 55
Views: 3109

Re: Who'd be a ref ?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61425471 I like the description in the comments: 'Football a game for gentlemen played by hooligans - rugby a game for hooligans played by gentleman.' I also agree that a lot of the top professional players and some whole teams are a disgrace in the way they beh...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Forest-Villa
Replies: 56
Views: 3193

Re: Forest-Villa

Horrible game to watch, horrible game to referee. Players acting like nursery school children, falling about all over the place, committing needless fouls and then questioning the decisions with outstretched arms.

Premier League at its best, football at its worst.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sun Oct 09, 2022 2:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v Oz T20 cricket
Replies: 18
Views: 996

Re: England v Oz T20 cricket

DAVETHEVICAR wrote:
Sun Oct 09, 2022 1:58 pm
Wood is arguably the most important member of our side.
He probably keeps their spirits up off the field as well. A real character.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sun Oct 09, 2022 1:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v Oz T20 cricket
Replies: 18
Views: 996

Re: England v Oz T20 cricket

Lots of credit to the Ashington lad who, within the space of 9 balls and with some decent catches ripped the heart out of the Aussies by dismissing Stoinis, David and Warner. Mark has had his injury problems over the last couple of years but he is a very genuine lad who always gives his all when cal...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Fri Oct 07, 2022 11:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Possession
Replies: 24
Views: 1553

Re: Possession

Have a breather? Not really sure that’s the case as it seems to be the general rule that the team without the ball is spending far more time and effort trying to close down and chase the ball. It’s been noticeable in all our games that spaces have opened up much more in the last 20 mins, much as we...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Thu Oct 06, 2022 1:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Perspective
Replies: 32
Views: 2338

Re: Perspective

Comparing 2013/14, 2015/16 and this season at this stage. This season average 67% possession with 154 attempts, 59 on target and scored 19 goals. We have limited the opposition to 122 attempts with 47 on target and they have scored 11 goals. In 2015/16 we averaged 49% possession and had 143 attempts...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Mon Oct 03, 2022 12:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley U21s vs Wigan
Replies: 20
Views: 2056

Re: Burnley U21s vs Wigan

Leisure wrote:
Mon Oct 03, 2022 12:18 pm
When, where?
WIgan with a 1 o'clock kick off
by Ashingtonclaret46
Mon Oct 03, 2022 8:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO Ashingtonclaret, or anyone in Northumberland
Replies: 62
Views: 3814

Re: FAO Ashingtonclaret, or anyone in Northumberland

Just thought i would bump this thread up as I am intending to go to the Ashington vs Stocksbridge Park Steels FA Cup replay on Tuesday night 4th October KO 19.45 If any other Northumbrian based Clarets are free why not come along and let's have a meet up. I was at Stocksbridge on Saturday and Ashin...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Thu Sep 29, 2022 4:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancs v Surrey
Replies: 101
Views: 4955

Re: Lancs v Surrey

Great result for Hampshire as well. THey will not have to travel up to Yorkshire next season, much easier and cheaper going to Birmingham.
Oh dear, how sad, never mind!
by Ashingtonclaret46
Tue Sep 27, 2022 9:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Taylor Harwood-Bellis
Replies: 196
Views: 18630

Re: Taylor Harwood-Bellis

How'd he get on? Steady job in a team that is so much more positive than the main team! He came off after around 81 minutes just to give the other lad a run out. Beyer came on as a sub for them for the last half hour and played well but picked up a silly booking when he took a free kick to get the ...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Thu Sep 22, 2022 8:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pakistan v England 2nd T20
Replies: 13
Views: 905

Re: Pakistan v England 2nd T20

A reminder that match 3 takes place tomorrow ---same time, same place.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Tue Sep 20, 2022 6:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Essex v Lancs
Replies: 75
Views: 4095

Re: Essex v Lancs

26 wickets in the day and 12 were lbw, including 3 in 4 balls by Snater in Lancs second innings ---my mate in CHelmsford reckons that Snater's dad was umpiring! He also reckons that the pitch inspectors need to have a look.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Tue Sep 20, 2022 12:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Essex v Lancs
Replies: 75
Views: 4095

Re: Essex v Lancs

VIlas was also out and it became 58-4, now and Croft and Bell have moved us along to 69-4.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clitheroe FC
Replies: 50
Views: 8357

Re: Clitheroe FC

Aye, the ref had a shocker. Early doors he didn't even caution a Clitheroe player for a borderline red card challenge and then started dishing them out like confetti. Clitheroe were putting themselves about a bit but the volume of cards was a bit much. Then their lad got his second yellow which cou...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sun Sep 18, 2022 10:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clitheroe FC
Replies: 50
Views: 8357

Re: Clitheroe FC

Congrats to Clitheroe. They came through a very close game against my local team (Heaton Stannington) in the previous round replay away from home. It was a thriller which could very easily have gone the other way. There was a storm and torrential downpour for 15 minutes during the second half too. ...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Tue Sep 13, 2022 10:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Preston v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 72
Views: 9265

Re: Preston v Burnley - Player Ratings

uric - 6 - I don’t think you can blame him for the goal. Otherwise fine even if he seemed surprisingly hesitant to come and sweep up at times. Roberts - 8 - tidy defensively and ranged forward to better effect than we’ve seen previously this season. Vitinho - 7 - steady away defensively. Some nice ...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Tue Sep 13, 2022 10:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - Peter Bankes v Preston North End
Replies: 20
Views: 1024

Re: RATE THE REF - Peter Bankes v Preston North End

Watched on tv and thought he was half decent. Got in the way a fair bit so positioning needs working on. He also seemed to give up on booking players the longer the game went on, which is unusual and inconsistent. But he was decent. Don’t think he was excellent but he had a decent game. Rowls, you ...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Tue Sep 13, 2022 1:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: VAR not imrproved
Replies: 62
Views: 2849

Re: VAR not imrproved

I can't believe that something that has been implemented for 5 years+ and shown no functional improvement whilst damaging the enjoyment of the game as a whole is something that all the authorities are still blindly plowing on with. If it continues to be an overall negative addition and shows no imp...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 1960s BFC squad photo
Replies: 518
Views: 23175

Re: 1960s BFC squad photo

dougcollins wrote:
Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:29 pm
Would Colin Blant be there? Perhaps just after his time.
It would be before his time because he didn't sign on until 1964.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sun Sep 11, 2022 5:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England-SA 3rd test
Replies: 91
Views: 4771

Re: England-SA 3rd test

WHo said that it was a waste of time playing just three days?
Lees dropped off the first ball and I'm not making any bets as to who may win this after the events of the previous three innings which have lasted a total of 129 overs! Who said Test Cricket isn't worth watching?
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sat Sep 10, 2022 4:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: JDRobbo
Replies: 25
Views: 2365

Re: JDRobbo

Happy Birthday John.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sat Sep 10, 2022 3:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Dave Smith passes away
Replies: 13
Views: 1939

Re: ARTICLE: Dave Smith passes away

A throw back to my early seasons watching the Clarets. He certainly had bad luck with his injuries, however, he did well to remain in the game he loved for many years.
RIP Dave Smith.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sat Sep 10, 2022 3:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England-SA 3rd test
Replies: 91
Views: 4771

Re: England-SA 3rd test

Well, at least we won't have to follow on, no matter how the game progresses. :D
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sat Sep 10, 2022 3:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sport Tonight
Replies: 42
Views: 2955

Re: Sport Tonight

conyoviejo wrote:
Sat Sep 10, 2022 9:53 am
Giants v City Reds 1.30 pm .This should be a cracking game. Salford playing really well and I fancy them to turn over the Giants.
That was a real disappointment, Huddersfield didn't turn up! Never mind, good result for Salford.
NRL game between the SHarks and the Cowboys was well worth watching!
by Ashingtonclaret46
Fri Sep 09, 2022 10:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sport Tonight
Replies: 42
Views: 2955

Re: Sport Tonight

conyoviejo wrote:
Fri Sep 09, 2022 10:06 pm
Well played the Rhinos,against a very dirty Catalan.
Agree con, the Catalans were certainly testing the ref's patience during that match. Very hard fought game ---enjoyed it.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Thu Sep 08, 2022 3:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England-SA 3rd test
Replies: 91
Views: 4771

Re: England-SA 3rd test

DAVETHEVICAR wrote:
Thu Sep 08, 2022 2:49 pm
Think England bowl when play starts
Further pitch inspection at 3-10
As and when they get under way, England will be bowling, as you say DAVE.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Mon Sep 05, 2022 5:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire-Yorks CC
Replies: 57
Views: 4259

Re: Lancashire-Yorks CC

We realy are getting back to 'old' Lancashire. 231 for 1 after 74 overs and 12 overs later we are 251 for 5 and Hill has all the wickets.

Edited some 4 balls later and it is 251-6 and Hill has all six!
by Ashingtonclaret46
Mon Sep 05, 2022 5:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire-Yorks CC
Replies: 57
Views: 4259

Re: Lancashire-Yorks CC

Young George Hill has bowled very well for Yorkshire and now has 4 wickets, the last being a smashing slip catch. He has taken 4 for 23 in a total of 250-4. Croft and Lavelle now in with 13 overs to go today.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Mon Aug 29, 2022 6:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Referee confirmed for West Brom game
Replies: 1
Views: 280

Re: Referee confirmed for West Brom game

This will be his 400th League game, quite an achievement, with his first game being WYcombe v Morecambe on 9 August 2008.
HIs first game in the Championship was Watford v Burnley in January 2009 ----we lost!
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sun Aug 28, 2022 10:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Question about red cards and substitutions
Replies: 15
Views: 1167

Re: Question about red cards and substitutions

Extending the what if to another scenario. An already yellow carded player commits a 2nd bookable offence, but the ref plays on as there is a clear advantage to the other team. There is a shot on goal and the keeper makes a good save, and the ball remains in play. The ball is played out and with no...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sun Aug 28, 2022 10:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Question about red cards and substitutions
Replies: 15
Views: 1167

Re: Question about red cards and substitutions

Don't worry about it, VAR would sort it all out. Law 3 states:- The substitution is completed when a substitute enters the field of play; from that moment, the replaced player becomes a substituted player and the substitute becomes a player and can take any restart. The fact that they have made the ...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sun Aug 28, 2022 10:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO Ashingtonclaret, or anyone in Northumberland
Replies: 62
Views: 3814

Re: FAO Ashingtonclaret, or anyone in Northumberland

Aye, I have to admit that it is a real bind living in this beautiful county when I could have stayed in Oswaldtwistle all my life. Walk along the banks of the Wansbeck tomorrow and in 30 minutes I shall be on Sandy Bay between Cambois and Newbiggin ---it's a hard life! I have to thank my missus, who...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sun Aug 28, 2022 11:49 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO Ashingtonclaret, or anyone in Northumberland
Replies: 62
Views: 3814

Re: FAO Ashingtonclaret, or anyone in Northumberland

Sorry to read that you’ve given up your ST Ashington, I don’t get down too often nowadays. May bump into you at some non league game, I go occasionally to South Shields and Darlo. All the best and as always UTC! The Covid messing around was the final straw really. I was fed up with VAR, which I fee...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Sat Aug 27, 2022 10:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO Ashingtonclaret, or anyone in Northumberland
Replies: 62
Views: 3814

Re: FAO Ashingtonclaret, or anyone in Northumberland

Hi Colburn, I shall be away with Ashington AFC at Carlisle that night. I gave up my ST at the Turf last season because of the Covid problems and have been doing non-league ever since. Have a good trip and let's hope for another good result.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Fri Aug 26, 2022 9:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Naughty Jutkiewicz
Replies: 9
Views: 2172

Re: Naughty Jutkiewicz

I think it's good that this has happened and I want to see more of it. Of course the Wigan player's red card should also be rescinded. It's fortunate that Wigan won the match and justice was served. With no VAR it should be checked. I hope to see more of this so we can deter cheating. Clubs should ...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Thu Aug 25, 2022 5:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England-SA 2nd test Old Trafford
Replies: 54
Views: 2539

Re: England-SA 2nd test Old Trafford

I wonder whether people who have tickets for Saturday are going to get a full day's play. Our batting is so fragile and certainly doesn't fill you with confidence, never mind, Crawley is still there. :D
by Ashingtonclaret46
Thu Aug 25, 2022 3:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: Bastien goal takes us through in the cup
Replies: 9
Views: 1071

Re: REPORT: Bastien goal takes us through in the cup

LIsa Rashid was spot on with all her offside decisions, me and my lad were sat in Block 1 of the stand on that touchline. Their players were very slow in learning the lesson! CT, good to see the photos you used, it was a Parker family night out lol. Dad travelled from Northumberland, Lee, the photog...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Thu Aug 25, 2022 9:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - Bobby Madden v Shrewsbury (League Cup)
Replies: 7
Views: 756

Re: RATE THE REF - Bobby Madden v Shrewsbury (League Cup)

I don't wish to nit pick as he was good but I will! 1. Egan-Riley pulled a Shrewsbury player back and a free kick wasn't awarded but normally a player would get a yellow card for that. He didn't. 2. Tella got injured and was treated on the pitch but didn't go off to the sidelines to return. He just...
by Ashingtonclaret46
Tue Aug 23, 2022 11:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - Bobby Madden v Shrewsbury (League Cup)
Replies: 7
Views: 756

Re: RATE THE REF - Bobby Madden v Shrewsbury (League Cup)

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A very good referee with lots of experience and he showed it. ALways in control, very clear with all decisions and often had a quiet word with players about minor offences without being noticed as having done so.
by Ashingtonclaret46
Tue Aug 23, 2022 11:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Shrewsbury v Burnley Match Thread
Replies: 320
Views: 17823

Re: Shrewsbury v Burnley Match Thread

The criticism of Barnes tonight is absolutely ludicrous. The way we were playing Alan Shearer would not have been anywhere near scoring. Any forward needs the ball playing into the box and it is not happening. THe number of times we got to the edge of their area and then proceeded to play the ball b...