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by taio
Sun Jan 21, 2024 2:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Eight Years Ago Today
Replies: 22
Views: 2255

Re: Eight Years Ago Today

It felt dramatic at the time, and you and the others have done a superb job.
by taio
Sun Jan 21, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Football
Replies: 129
Views: 5260

Re: Today's Football

gandhisflipflop wrote:
Sun Jan 21, 2024 2:09 pm
I know, I mean it’s not like we’ve made many changes and stormed the league before have we?
Yes of course we have/did. But absolutely foolish to think we can simply just romp it again. For a start we don't even know if we'd have the same manager and coaching staff.
by taio
Sun Jan 21, 2024 2:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Football
Replies: 129
Views: 5260

Re: Today's Football

Moorite wrote:
Sun Jan 21, 2024 1:58 pm
Cornet and Ings both start for West Ham. 2 players that most on here say they aren’t good enough for us.
More like a very small minority
by taio
Sun Jan 21, 2024 1:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Football
Replies: 129
Views: 5260

Re: Today's Football

gandhisflipflop wrote:
Sun Jan 21, 2024 1:29 pm
Anyone who thinks we wouldn’t romp this league again next season hasn’t got a clue. These 2 sides are **** poor.
If we go down, it's not easy to see how anyone could be so confident that we'd romp it when there could be many changes.
by taio
Tue Jan 16, 2024 11:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 2353
Views: 284166

Re: January transfer window rumours.

not relevant to whether we would have got £73M for Gyokeres from Chelsea - I was just saying that IF we had got him, he wouldn't have turned in a massive profit like he has. I also dont think he is better than Lyle (hence my reference in the first instance) I didn't say we'd get £73m for him. I was...
by taio
Tue Jan 16, 2024 10:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 2353
Views: 284166

Re: January transfer window rumours.

Newcastleclaret93 wrote:
Tue Jan 16, 2024 10:35 am
Didn’t the press come out and say we weren’t ever after him? Because he was too expensive?
Possibly. But doesn't alter the fact that some people said he wasn't good enough for us when we were linked.
by taio
Tue Jan 16, 2024 10:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 2353
Views: 284166

Re: January transfer window rumours.

Rick_Muller wrote:
Tue Jan 16, 2024 10:12 am
had we got him, I guarantee Chelsea wouldn't be bidding £73M for him now for various reasons, and I dont think we'd be any better off with him instead of Lyle (who is one of our best players this season).
We signed Foster a year ago.
by taio
Tue Jan 16, 2024 10:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 2353
Views: 284166

Re: January transfer window rumours.

Ric_C wrote:
Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:59 am
Chelsea reportedly bidding £73 million for Gyokeres

Here's what you could have won :shock:
Wouldn't have been good enough for us...according to those on here who know nothing
by taio
Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 2353
Views: 284166

Re: January transfer window rumours.

Westleigh wrote:
Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:30 am
Can’t imagine they’ll be bids for Koleosho until he’s proven his fitness ,and that might not be this season.
That's fine - we don't want bids yet
by taio
Tue Jan 16, 2024 4:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 2353
Views: 284166

Re: January transfer window rumours.

AGENT_CLARET wrote:
Sun Jan 14, 2024 6:39 pm
He's 100% Not going Bristol
Good call
by taio
Mon Jan 15, 2024 1:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TRAFFORD
Replies: 808
Views: 29828

Re: TRAFFORD

He wasn't let's be honest I don't think so anyway & I actually prefer trafford to muric & regarding the foul that within itself is debatable if it was a foul roughly 1 in 3 people thought it wasn't going off the BBC poll so it's hardly conclusive. As always, it reaffirms my view when you say the op...
by taio
Mon Jan 15, 2024 12:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TRAFFORD
Replies: 808
Views: 29828

Re: TRAFFORD

Desperate criticism suggesting Trafford wasn't getting anywhere near the ball without the foul.
by taio
Mon Jan 15, 2024 10:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TRAFFORD
Replies: 808
Views: 29828

Re: TRAFFORD

VK doesn’t want to learn, his big ego won’t let him. I have said it before, in his head he thinks it is just going to “click” and we will climb out of the relegation zone with his young hand picked starlets. Then the media will applaud him and blow smoke up his @rse for sticking to his guns. He nee...
by taio
Sun Jan 14, 2024 11:12 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TRAFFORD
Replies: 808
Views: 29828

Re: TRAFFORD

Newcastleclaret93 wrote:
Sun Jan 14, 2024 11:06 am
He wouldn’t have got there even if he wasn’t “blocked off”
Pure speculation and not particularly relevant. You don't think he would whereas I do, but one thing for sure is he'd be in a better position if he hadn't been blocked off/fouled.
by taio
Sun Jan 14, 2024 10:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TRAFFORD
Replies: 808
Views: 29828

Re: TRAFFORD

Newcastleclaret93 wrote:
Sun Jan 14, 2024 10:49 am
Wasn’t even remotely close to it
Aye, because he was impeded
by taio
Sun Jan 14, 2024 10:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Where was Berge
Replies: 53
Views: 4062

Re: Where was Berge

The should disclose details to stop people making **** up!
by taio
Sun Jan 14, 2024 10:04 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TRAFFORD
Replies: 808
Views: 29828

Re: TRAFFORD

I've just watched the goal again, watched it umpteen times now. And the more I watch I can absolutely see why it's been given, there was allsorts wrong from a Burnley defending point of view, and from a Carlton Morris point of view he sees it as perfectly good goal, why should it not be given. It's...
by taio
Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Corruption? Ineptitude? Or anti-Burnley?
Replies: 59
Views: 3622

Re: Corruption? Ineptitude? Or anti-Burnley?

No corruption, just incompetence
by taio
Fri Jan 12, 2024 10:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TRAFFORD
Replies: 808
Views: 29828

Re: TRAFFORD

The most blatant of fouls on Trafford
by taio
Fri Jan 12, 2024 6:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Luton
Replies: 469
Views: 16381

Re: Burnley v Luton

ClaretAL wrote:
Fri Jan 12, 2024 6:51 pm
More I look at it 3-5-2
Vitinho O'Shea Ekdal Al-Dakhil
by taio
Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Callum O'Hare
Replies: 29
Views: 4778

Re: Callum O'Hare

123EasyasBFC wrote:
Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:54 pm
Personally don’t think Roberts has ever been good enough especially at prem level
Vitinho makes mistakes but you can see the improvement in him end he’s confident enough to try and take the ball forward.
He leaves massive holes at the back and his positionally and defensively naive.
by taio
Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Callum O'Hare
Replies: 29
Views: 4778

Re: Callum O'Hare

Right now, I'd prefer a right back that can defend. Vitinho often can't do that effectively. Taylor has been better for sure.
by taio
Sun Jan 07, 2024 10:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Manchester City v Huddersfield Town
Replies: 33
Views: 3482

Re: Manchester City v Huddersfield Town

dougcollins wrote:
Sun Jan 07, 2024 8:55 am
I really can't fathom why BBC have picked this as a tv game?
If you worked for the BBC which game would you have chosen instead?
by taio
Sun Jan 07, 2024 10:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mr Bates vs the Post Office
Replies: 305
Views: 28426

Re: Mr Bates vs the Post Office

Again genuine question why has it been under your radar until now ? There is actually very little or nothing new that came to light in the TV drama. If you were aware of this before the tv drama why did you not post something on this messageboard ? They are rhetorical questions really as I can full...
by taio
Sun Jan 07, 2024 10:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mr Bates vs the Post Office
Replies: 305
Views: 28426

Re: Mr Bates vs the Post Office

I’ve already said above that I want to see prosecutions too. Not sure why you think that because I have not mentioned it on a football forum before now that it has not been discussed before ? It’s also a lot more complex than how I have tried to simplify it above. What happened to the post offices ...
by taio
Sun Jan 07, 2024 9:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mr Bates vs the Post Office
Replies: 305
Views: 28426

Re: Mr Bates vs the Post Office

Big Vinny K wrote:
Sun Jan 07, 2024 9:36 am
Not sure what you mean ?
It's an absolute outrage what has gone on. Disgusting. I had no insight into what has happened. I want to see criminal prosecutions. I don't understand why only now this has become widely known. It seems you were privy to it so why have you never mentioned it before?
by taio
Sun Jan 07, 2024 9:32 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mr Bates vs the Post Office
Replies: 305
Views: 28426

Re: Mr Bates vs the Post Office

Thanks So I will expand as at least one person is interested !! My bank had almost 6 million customers including 150,000 business customers some of which were very large corporates (we had 30% of the local authority and education sector for example) But despite this size we only ever had a maximum ...
by taio
Sat Jan 06, 2024 2:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arijanet Muric
Replies: 284
Views: 35191

Re: Arijanet Muric

Well I think it does help to show Muric’s relative proximity to where the ball ends up and the distance that the ball is struck from. It was hit incredibly well and accurately but Muric had time to react and make a short dive to his right to stop it. It would have required a good save but it certai...
by taio
Sat Jan 06, 2024 2:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arijanet Muric
Replies: 284
Views: 35191

Re: Arijanet Muric

IMG_3450.jpeg We’ll have to agree to disagree. But I don’t think a keeper should be conceding from that range and angle to his right hand side from a right footed shot when positioned where he is. His reactions to the shot were very poor, he didn’t even flinch. Not often you see a keeper at the top...
by taio
Sat Jan 06, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arijanet Muric
Replies: 284
Views: 35191

Re: Arijanet Muric

Nori1958 wrote:
Sat Jan 06, 2024 2:03 pm
He wouldn't have.... But then again he wouldnt have had to, because he would not have got rid of the ball the way Muric did
I agree Muric was partially to blame, but not for not saving the shot
by taio
Sat Jan 06, 2024 2:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arijanet Muric
Replies: 284
Views: 35191

Re: Arijanet Muric

Rileybobs wrote:
Sat Jan 06, 2024 1:57 pm
I think he would.
I think few keepers if any save that when it has been hit so hard, from that angle and into the side of the goal.
by taio
Sat Jan 06, 2024 1:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arijanet Muric
Replies: 284
Views: 35191

Re: Arijanet Muric

Muric generally was good last night. He zipped the ball around well and made some decent saves. He also collected everything in the air comfortably, although this flatters to deceive a little as they were all regulation catches under no pressure. His throw out leading to the goal was a poor decisio...
by taio
Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arijanet Muric
Replies: 284
Views: 35191

Re: Arijanet Muric

Both Muric and Amdouni were at fault. It's hardly bizarre suggesting that Muric was partially to blame. Other than that Muric played well and was assured in the main. Mistakes happen.
by taio
Sat Jan 06, 2024 9:12 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arijanet Muric
Replies: 284
Views: 35191

Re: Arijanet Muric

It's a fairly close call between Trafford and Muric - a case can be made for either. I don't know why some people can't just leave it at that rather than trying to be so divisive. Both have strengths but also a careless mistake in them - as we have seen with Trafford and we saw last night with Muric...
by taio
Sat Jan 06, 2024 8:23 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arijanet Muric
Replies: 284
Views: 35191

Re: Arijanet Muric

Good performance last night that was comparable with some good performances of late. We did not run them ragged in any sense though.
by taio
Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Delcroix
Replies: 48
Views: 4863

Re: Delcroix

Very good performances from both centre halves and by far the best we've seen from Delcroix. Good to see.
by taio
Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spurs v Burnley match thread
Replies: 841
Views: 63525

Re: Spurs v Burnley match thread

Good team performance together with some very good individual performances. Encouraging.
by taio
Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Buying a house isn't difficult.
Replies: 91
Views: 8179

Re: Buying a house isn't difficult.

I would encourage any working youngster to open a lifetime ISA. Can make a big difference especially with the government bonus and growth or interest. An effective way of saving for a sizeable house deposit.
by taio
Thu Jan 04, 2024 8:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley Font
Replies: 178
Views: 11115

Re: Burnley Font

What's the issue. People will either choose to buy it or not
by taio
Tue Jan 02, 2024 10:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley Town centre Bar break ins
Replies: 85
Views: 8370

Re: Burnley Town centre Bar break ins

Devils_Advocate wrote:
Tue Jan 02, 2024 10:47 pm
Think the Tories should be asking the mayor of London for some advice seen as his London is out performing the Tory run country

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Per capita crime rate is consistently higher in London than the UK
by taio
Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today’s Football
Replies: 100
Views: 7134

Re: Today’s Football

Blatant dive
by taio
Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Benson to Southampton
Replies: 562
Views: 56960

Re: Benson to Southampton

He has been injured but that was awhile ago. If there's any substance in the rumours that must mean VK doesn't intend on selecting him for this season anyhow. The only reason I responded to the post was you on about the obligation to buy when in all likelihood he'll be ideal for next season in the ...
by taio
Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Benson to Southampton
Replies: 562
Views: 56960

Re: Benson to Southampton

Jakubclaret wrote:
Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:24 pm
It stands to reason if he isn't being utilised in any shape or form or there's no intention of doing so, you are effectively paying somebody for nothing.
He's been injured. We don't know yet if there is an intention to use him in the near future.
by taio
Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Benson to Southampton
Replies: 562
Views: 56960

Re: Benson to Southampton

Vegas Claret wrote:
Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:22 pm
was he named in the 25 man squad ? (I don't know just asking) I reckon he'll be sold to Schalke
I think so.
by taio
Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Benson to Southampton
Replies: 562
Views: 56960

Re: Benson to Southampton

Jakubclaret wrote:
Mon Jan 01, 2024 7:59 pm
Not if the club want him to return for the championship which in all likelihood that's where we'll be. It sounds like it's a short term arrangement to alleviate the wage burden.
Where have you heard that about alleviating the wage burden?
by taio
Mon Jan 01, 2024 7:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Benson to Southampton
Replies: 562
Views: 56960

Re: Benson to Southampton

Vegas Claret wrote:
Mon Jan 01, 2024 7:36 pm
such as ? I think Ali-D, Zaroury, Benson need to go out on loan for sure as they aren't getting a look in
Churlinov
by taio
Mon Jan 01, 2024 7:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Benson to Southampton
Replies: 562
Views: 56960

Re: Benson to Southampton

It does if we aren't going to use him for the next five months, this way he can put himself in the shop window to be sold at a profit in the summer. I'd expect Churlinov and Zaroury to go too this window. We'll see if a straightforward loan deal gets agreed with Hull. I would hope we'd use him over...
by taio
Mon Jan 01, 2024 7:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Benson to Southampton
Replies: 562
Views: 56960

Re: Benson to Southampton

Vegas Claret wrote:
Mon Jan 01, 2024 7:16 pm
unless we are trying to make room in the squad for a 'better' loan ourselves
Would be better options to achieve that
by taio
Mon Jan 01, 2024 7:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Benson to Southampton
Replies: 562
Views: 56960

Re: Benson to Southampton

Doubt a loan deal will be agreed with Hull for Benson. Makes little sense without a obligation to buy at a decent fee.
by taio
Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Did anyone else think we'd have more of the ball than we do?
Replies: 17
Views: 1585

Re: Did anyone else think we'd have more of the ball than we do?

CoolClaret wrote:
Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:41 pm
I never said they were.

It was a jibe about perceptions of managers when a lot of them are doing very similar things
There's lots of contrast in styles in the premier league. Nothing wrong with a direct style though when it suits.