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by jdrobbo
Thu Feb 01, 2024 10:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: We will beat Fulham
Replies: 58
Views: 3447

Re: We will beat Fulham

We are capable for sure BUT we also need to be mindful of the fact that this is a very different game: William and Jimenez didn’t play in the opposing fixture. They’re everything that Fulham’s game is about.
by jdrobbo
Wed Jan 31, 2024 10:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - Sam Barrott v Manchester City
Replies: 10
Views: 759

RATE THE REF - Sam Barrott v Manchester City

http://www.uptheclarets.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/RTR-Header-Pic.jpg Sam Barrott (Yorkshire) v Manchester City How to Score A. Decision Making (including use of advantage) - out of 25 B. Consistency - out of 25 C. Fitness and Positioning - of 25 D. Control and Authority - out of 25 Please only...
by jdrobbo
Tue Jan 30, 2024 7:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: **FOODCOUNT 31/1 v MAN CITY - MORRISONS 500g GNOCCHI**
Replies: 44
Views: 1058

Re: **FOODCOUNT 31/1 v MAN CITY - MORRISONS 500g GNOCCHI**

89 potato pillows. Thank you for stepping up! For anyone remotely interested… Boil gnocchi for one minute Drain Fry!!! Mini roast potatoes Serve with a sauce made up of onion, garlic, condensed mushroom soup, parsley, chopped chestnut mushroom, lardons, single cream and white wine. Top with Parmesan...
by jdrobbo
Sun Jan 28, 2024 9:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I’m running the London Marathon for Blood Cancer UK - sponsors much appreciated
Replies: 123
Views: 8207

Re: I’m running the London Marathon for Blood Cancer UK - sponsors much appreciated

Did this today. Had to cut short to intercept Mrs jdr but some decent kms in the bank. I did 30 the other weekend. Hoping to get up to 35-37kms a few times. I’ll probably have to slow down a bit although I feel pretty comfortable. It’s the unknown that still remains a small concern. If you click on ...
by jdrobbo
Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Would Girona winning La Liga be bigger than Leicester winning the Prem ?
Replies: 20
Views: 1350

Re: Would Girona winning La Liga be bigger than Leicester winning the Prem ?

ClaretPete001 wrote:
Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:20 pm
I've read it and it's a smashing read but not as good as Tim Park's - a season with Verona.
Cheers. I’ll check that out
by jdrobbo
Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Would Girona winning La Liga be bigger than Leicester winning the Prem ?
Replies: 20
Views: 1350

Re: Would Girona winning La Liga be bigger than Leicester winning the Prem ?

Now this is a miracle worth talking (and reading about)…and if you haven’t read it, where have you been!!?!
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by jdrobbo
Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Indies win in Australia for the first time since 1997
Replies: 1
Views: 211

West Indies win in Australia for the first time since 1997

Apologies if I’ve missed this elsewhere. Absolutely thrilled for them. Their recent demise in the test arena, and throwing everything they had at Chris Gayle and T20, was not good. A firing Windies bring so much to cricket. My childhood was watching Ambrose and Walsh destroying attacks, with Lara br...
by jdrobbo
Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: India Vs England 1st Test
Replies: 148
Views: 7818

Re: India Vs England 1st Test

Agree

Pope has dug us out big time but it shows what a good stand can give you. All this without Brook too.
by jdrobbo
Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: India Vs England 1st Test
Replies: 148
Views: 7818

Re: India Vs England 1st Test

dandeclaret wrote:
Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:21 am
Claretwizard is out there, so is BFCMIK

Morning Dan,


🤐🤐🤐🤐
by jdrobbo
Sat Jan 27, 2024 11:23 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A class above the rest
Replies: 58
Views: 3019

Re: A class above the rest

Based on West Yorkshire Clarets conversation with Roger Eli the other day, Adrian Heath and Marlon Beresford coming into the 1992/93 side
by jdrobbo
Sat Jan 27, 2024 11:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: India Vs England 1st Test
Replies: 148
Views: 7818

Re: India Vs England 1st Test

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by jdrobbo
Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO Skipton Clarets (Thursday 25th April, West Yorkshire Clarets)
Replies: 19
Views: 2158

Re: FAO Skipton Clarets (on behalf of West Yorkshire Clarets)

dandeclaret wrote:
Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:34 pm
Cononley is almost as weird as Trawden.
As an official Trawdener, I’ll let this one slide!
by jdrobbo
Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO Skipton Clarets (Thursday 25th April, West Yorkshire Clarets)
Replies: 19
Views: 2158

Re: FAO Skipton Clarets (on behalf of West Yorkshire Clarets)

StayingDown4Ever wrote:
Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:18 pm
That vicious looking dog of yours going!?

You’ve got the poor lady confused now!
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by jdrobbo
Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO Skipton Clarets (Thursday 25th April, West Yorkshire Clarets)
Replies: 19
Views: 2158

Re: FAO Skipton Clarets (on behalf of West Yorkshire Clarets)

BigGaz wrote:
Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:32 pm
All in good jest. I lived in Cunla for a number of years...
Taken as so. Hope to see you there. We don’t bite…



…much.
by jdrobbo
Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO Skipton Clarets (Thursday 25th April, West Yorkshire Clarets)
Replies: 19
Views: 2158

Re: FAO Skipton Clarets (on behalf of West Yorkshire Clarets)

BigGaz wrote:
Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:14 pm
Cononley? At least you'll be able to compare your 12 fingers with the villagefolk ;)

I may bob over if I've time.
Cheeky!
by jdrobbo
Fri Jan 26, 2024 11:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO Skipton Clarets (Thursday 25th April, West Yorkshire Clarets)
Replies: 19
Views: 2158

FAO Skipton Clarets (Thursday 25th April, West Yorkshire Clarets)

Hi all, As you likely know, West Yorkshire Clarets meet on the final Thursday of the month in a different real ale pub around the region (Bradford, Halifax, Tod, Bingley, Leeds, Huddersfield, Keighley, Mytholmroyd…to name a few) We have made the decision, if it’s okay with you, to drop our toes over...
by jdrobbo
Fri Jan 26, 2024 11:05 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Klopp to leave
Replies: 87
Views: 5399

Re: Klopp to leave

Terrific job 👏

He’ll end up as Bayern or Germany coach

Alonso next Liverpool manager
by jdrobbo
Fri Jan 26, 2024 10:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I’m running the London Marathon for Blood Cancer UK - sponsors much appreciated
Replies: 123
Views: 8207

Re: I’m running the London Marathon for Blood Cancer UK - sponsors much appreciated

I’m so sorry to hear this! Thank you ever so much for your donation. I’ve sent you an email.

👍🏻
by jdrobbo
Fri Jan 26, 2024 9:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Yorkshire Clarets - Meeting up in LEEDS - (Thursday 28th March)
Replies: 210
Views: 33756

Re: West Yorkshire Clarets - Meeting up in BRADFORD - (Thursday 25th January)

dougcollins wrote:
Thu Jan 25, 2024 4:32 pm
Saw John a few weeks back - they might have to widen that door!

I work with his cousin and he's a big unit.
Roger says he’s (John) the hardest player that he played alongside at Burnley. He says that everyone think it’s John Deary (who was hard) but John is another level.
by jdrobbo
Fri Jan 26, 2024 9:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I’m running the London Marathon for Blood Cancer UK - sponsors much appreciated
Replies: 123
Views: 8207

Re: I’m running the London Marathon for Blood Cancer UK - sponsors much appreciated

Lowbankclaret wrote:
Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:56 pm
Donated!
Many thanks, Lowbank. I replied to the email that came through with the donation and it bounced back. Much appreciated 👍🏻
by jdrobbo
Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Yorkshire Clarets - Meeting up in LEEDS - (Thursday 28th March)
Replies: 210
Views: 33756

Re: West Yorkshire Clarets - Meeting up in BRADFORD - (Thursday 25th January)

Bump

Pleased to say, we’re being joined by Roger Eli and possibly John Francis this evening.
by jdrobbo
Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I’m running the London Marathon for Blood Cancer UK - sponsors much appreciated
Replies: 123
Views: 8207

Re: I’m running the London Marathon for Blood Cancer UK - sponsors much appreciated

Kudos to you for the effort. I had Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APML) in 2016 and the resources Blood Cancer UK provided during the 9 months of treatment was amazing. I would have donated more but money is tight at the moment. I wish you all the very best! I’m sorry to hear about your recent illne...
by jdrobbo
Wed Jan 24, 2024 6:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I’m running the London Marathon for Blood Cancer UK - sponsors much appreciated
Replies: 123
Views: 8207

Re: I’m running the London Marathon for Blood Cancer UK - sponsors much appreciated

Cheers. It’s something I’ve been considering. Appreciate your message.
by jdrobbo
Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Yorkshire Clarets - Meeting up in LEEDS - (Thursday 28th March)
Replies: 210
Views: 33756

Re: West Yorkshire Clarets - Meeting up in HALIFAX - (Thursday 30th November)

Thursday 25th January

BRADFORD

Venue: BOAR & FABLE

From 7:15pm

Possible optional curry from 9pm


All welcome

Please drop me an e-mail at wyclarets at gmail dot com if you are interested in joining us or would like to be added to our mailing list.

Thank you!
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by jdrobbo
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Luke McNally
Replies: 33
Views: 3411

Re: Luke McNally

ClaretTony wrote:
Tue Jan 23, 2024 8:33 pm
He couldn’t stay at Coventry
Cheers Tony. Didn’t realise that.
by jdrobbo
Tue Jan 23, 2024 8:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Luke McNally
Replies: 33
Views: 3411

Re: Luke McNally

The best thing for McNally would have been to stay at Cov, where he was developing, valued by the fans and had consistency in a play-off threatening team under Mark Robins.
by jdrobbo
Tue Jan 23, 2024 8:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Songs that passed you by, that you’ve only recently stumbled upon
Replies: 20
Views: 1398

Re: Songs that passed you by, that you’ve only recently stumbled upon

MT03ALG wrote:
Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:46 pm
You need to hear the Colne Orpheus Glee Union version of Hallelujah :D :D
Sorry to hear about the Arion, MT. Big news that.
by jdrobbo
Tue Jan 23, 2024 6:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Car mechanical advise
Replies: 39
Views: 2890

Re: Car mechanical advise

I’ve got a 2010 VW golf, which I use for commuting and pretty much happy to run it into the ground. About three years ago, I had the EGR valve done on it… at great expense… the car kept cutting out, or on some occasions, going into limp mode. Occasionally, the car cuts out after a commute to or from...
by jdrobbo
Mon Jan 22, 2024 9:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Songs that passed you by, that you’ve only recently stumbled upon
Replies: 20
Views: 1398

Songs that passed you by, that you’ve only recently stumbled upon

My parents often played music throughout the evening and I’ve heard, God only knows (not the beach boys song), how many Enya tracks in my lifetime. However, for some reason or another, I’d never heard this ‘classic’…Caribbean Blue. Proper music. They don’t make ‘em like this too often, any more. Fee...
by jdrobbo
Mon Jan 22, 2024 5:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I’m running the London Marathon for Blood Cancer UK - sponsors much appreciated
Replies: 123
Views: 8207

Re: I’m running the London Marathon for Blood Cancer UK - sponsors much appreciated

That’s very kind of you Dave. Thank you! Much appreciated!!

John
by jdrobbo
Sun Jan 21, 2024 7:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ronnie O'Sullivan
Replies: 69
Views: 4642

Re: Ronnie O'Sullivan

6-4

Another one back for Ronnie. The table seems rapid.
by jdrobbo
Sun Jan 21, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Eight Years Ago Today
Replies: 22
Views: 2278

Re: Eight Years Ago Today

Here’s the inaugural thread, which I had the honour of posting. The plotting that went into that switchover…. 😆 Interesting seeing some of the users who posted or liked the thread. Well done Tony, it’s a fabulous site and I know how much you put into it. J https://www.uptheclarets.com/messageboard/v...
by jdrobbo
Sun Jan 21, 2024 4:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Football
Replies: 129
Views: 5419

Re: Today's Football

Goody1975 wrote:
Sun Jan 21, 2024 4:12 pm
I think the ball hit the hand of Bowen after the foul by Ahmedhodzic (only saw the initial view of it)
Cheers. Was listening to the radio
by jdrobbo
Sun Jan 21, 2024 4:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Football
Replies: 129
Views: 5419

Re: Today's Football

RVclaret wrote:
Sun Jan 21, 2024 4:10 pm
After he’d been manhandled to the floor!
I was listening on the radio so haven’t seen 👍🏻
by jdrobbo
Sun Jan 21, 2024 4:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kompany's Signings (Complete List)
Replies: 218
Views: 7844

Re: Kompany's Signings (Complete List)

Ptgclaret wrote:
Sun Jan 21, 2024 4:14 pm
Think Villa had our pants down.
I hugely disagree. He’s a quality player that needs a run of games. I’d send him out to a good championship club on loan to get him playing games….unless we sell Brownhill.
by jdrobbo
Sun Jan 21, 2024 4:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Football
Replies: 129
Views: 5419

Re: Today's Football

Was there not a handball in the Bowen incident?
by jdrobbo
Sun Jan 21, 2024 4:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I’m running the London Marathon for Blood Cancer UK - sponsors much appreciated
Replies: 123
Views: 8207

Re: I’m running the London Marathon for Blood Cancer UK - sponsors much appreciated

ClaretTony wrote:
Sun Jan 21, 2024 2:17 pm
I note the strong reference to BRADFORD on the map
Oh ballz 😆
by jdrobbo
Sun Jan 21, 2024 1:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I’m running the London Marathon for Blood Cancer UK - sponsors much appreciated
Replies: 123
Views: 8207

Re: I’m running the London Marathon for Blood Cancer UK - sponsors much appreciated

Just done 19-20 laps of the village recreation ground. Deliberately to keep running past the finish line but add another lap on and then another and then another.

Trying trying to mix it up…this time focussing on the psychological aspect of a warm shower being only 50m away 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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by jdrobbo
Sun Jan 21, 2024 7:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I’m running the London Marathon for Blood Cancer UK - sponsors much appreciated
Replies: 123
Views: 8207

Re: I’m running the London Marathon for Blood Cancer UK - sponsors much appreciated

The support is much appreciated. Thank you to those who have sponsored me. Sincerely!

The training is going well, thank you. The long distances provide a mental test that I’ve never faced before. Still, it’s good fun and for a super cause.

Cheers again.
by jdrobbo
Sat Jan 20, 2024 8:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Entitled fans
Replies: 21
Views: 2055

Re: Entitled fans

I stand to be corrected but didn’t they really like Mowbray?
by jdrobbo
Sat Jan 20, 2024 8:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hobbies outside of Football and Burnley FC
Replies: 70
Views: 3519

Re: Hobbies outside of Football and Burnley FC

Running - aim to run over 1000 miles a year.

Dog walking - our cocker keeps us busy.

Following Lancs cricket

Watching cricket and golf

Cooking

Teaching kids to sing - probably the thing I love most.

Junior football

Darts

Like playing canasta and backgammon
by jdrobbo
Fri Jan 19, 2024 8:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: World Darts Championship
Replies: 118
Views: 10388

Re: World Darts Championship

An absolute gem of a player. I just hope he looks after himself and that the PDC look after him too.
by jdrobbo
Fri Jan 19, 2024 7:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Words not to be used in the same sentence
Replies: 105
Views: 4367

Re: Words not to be used in the same sentence

Roadworks

Early
by jdrobbo
Fri Jan 19, 2024 8:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: From The Bee Hole End - live this Thursday
Replies: 34
Views: 3250

Re: From The Bee Hole End - live this Thursday

Cheers for putting it together, forza. Was a very good show.
by jdrobbo
Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ref watch on Sky
Replies: 267
Views: 13744

Re: Ref watch on Sky

Agreed. Said this on the rate the ref thread. We'd only know the truth of this if the ref admitted to it but it's a good fit for the events as they happened. This is why we need referees of character and integrity. People who have the backbone to actually apply the rules of the law for time wasting...