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by 3putt
Mon Nov 27, 2017 7:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How much is Defour really worth?
Replies: 68
Views: 7551

Re: How much is Defour really worth?

It's a message board and different opinions, I have watched football a very long time, Martin Dobson for one was better IMO of course to name one and I watched him week in week out. Defour 6 in my opinion, he is definitely playing better and my main point was regarding last season, much improved th...
by 3putt
Sun Nov 26, 2017 6:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match of the day
Replies: 34
Views: 2606

Re: Match of the day

Sorry you didn't the OP did which is what I picked up on. Didn't realise you had commented as oppose to the OP.

Both points still stand though IMO, Gray is NOT a terrible footballer and he DID play a major part in our Championship winning team.
by 3putt
Sun Nov 26, 2017 12:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match of the day
Replies: 34
Views: 2606

Re: Match of the day

Could’ve had a hat trick. But didn’t. Let’s keep acknowledging he’s had loads of chances and converted none of them, but maintaining he’s a good player. His footballing “skills” wouldn’t stand out at the arborist. His pace would, his strength would, his instinct would, but when someone passes to hi...
by 3putt
Sun Nov 26, 2017 12:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match of the day
Replies: 34
Views: 2606

Re: Match of the day

I thought we were a team? Didn't realise he did it on his own. You are quite right it was a team effort and he didn't do it on his own, but his goal scoring in the promotion season was prolific and a major factor in our success. Sorry but your comment that he is a terrible footballer is complete an...
by 3putt
Sat Nov 25, 2017 10:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match of the day
Replies: 34
Views: 2606

Re: Match of the day

Watford could of had 10 against Newcastle today. Andre Gray is a terrible footballer. Missed two easy one on ones where a kid would do better. Just glad he got his tap in. "Andre Gray is a terrible footballer" Indeed he is and what a terrible football manager that Sean Dyche bloke is for buying him...
by 3putt
Sat Nov 25, 2017 9:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Angels Nitespot
Replies: 60
Views: 6710

Re: Angels Nitespot

It was crap. Worked as a glass collector for a year in '78. Only good thing about it was getting as many free shots in as I could after putting the boards up on the downstairs bar and then joining everyone else up stairs for the staff 'free drink'. Owner was a decent chap though .... can't remember...
by 3putt
Sat Nov 25, 2017 9:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: We Only Have to Beat Arsenal
Replies: 37
Views: 5641

Re: We Only Have to Beat Arsenal

Absolutely amazing to think we are nearly in December and have home game against Arsenal from a which a win will see us leapfrog them, Liverpool and Tottenham and move into 4th place in the Prem! Is this really happening? :o Should be a great atmosphere tomorrow and we are more than capable of doing...
by 3putt
Sat Nov 25, 2017 9:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Angels Nitespot
Replies: 60
Views: 6710

Re: Angels Nitespot

always though the women were better in there - though annabellas wasn't too shabby - never really had a problem myself did you mean Matinique - shop was called Oggi I seem to remember Annabellas on a Tuesday night in for a penny before 11pm, packed out. Happy days! :D Thursday night in the Angels w...
by 3putt
Sat Nov 25, 2017 11:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Angels Nitespot
Replies: 60
Views: 6710

Re: Angels Nitespot

A great night club in the 70's/80's. Good music and atmosphere and very little agro. Circ was there for that if that was your thing.
by 3putt
Wed Nov 22, 2017 1:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Robbie Blake: Would He Have Fitted In To The Current Team?
Replies: 38
Views: 3412

Re: Robbie Blake: Would He Have Fitted In To The Current Team?

Agree with spijed here. Blake was good but there has been countless great players who didn't have pace. Blake just isn't has good as some think he is. You don't become as revered as Blake is by so many fans without being something special. Out of interest Dyched, which players have you seen for Bur...
by 3putt
Wed Nov 22, 2017 11:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Robbie Blake: Would He Have Fitted In To The Current Team?
Replies: 38
Views: 3412

Re: Robbie Blake: Would He Have Fitted In To The Current Team?

I'm sure he gave us a little wink after that. The cheeky scamp. Still, give me choice, and I'd have to go for Glen. Now would Little have got into a Dyche team? Loved Glen Little and his magical dribbling skills. He is also one of my all time favourites but Robbie edges it for me as a better all ro...
by 3putt
Wed Nov 22, 2017 10:38 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Robbie Blake: Would He Have Fitted In To The Current Team?
Replies: 38
Views: 3412

Re: Robbie Blake: Would He Have Fitted In To The Current Team?

Loving all this positivity about Blake. Great, great player. I have watched the Clarets since the early seventies and he is one of the best players I have ever seen in a Burnley shirt. In my opinion he can count himself very unlucky not to have spent most of his career at the highest level, I can on...
by 3putt
Tue Nov 21, 2017 2:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Score prediction against Arsenal....
Replies: 30
Views: 3163

Re: Score prediction against Arsenal....

Although a draw wouldn't be a bad result,there is no reason why we shouldn't win.

Winning away Chelsea and drawing away at Liverpool and Spurs suggests that we are more than good enough to mix it with the top teams.

2-1 Burnley.
by 3putt
Tue Nov 21, 2017 2:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How much is Defour really worth?
Replies: 68
Views: 7551

Re: How much is Defour really worth?

lot of claret tinted glasses for me, last season 5MM, this season great improvement 12 - 15MM tops. He is good in a Burnley team and looks like a great partnership forming with Cork but do not see him getting in to any top 6 team plus quite a few others. Also he is not a regular in Belgium's team, ...
by 3putt
Sun Nov 19, 2017 10:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Come on be honest.....
Replies: 11
Views: 2051

Re: Come on be honest.....

Quickenthetempo wrote:Barnes took his goal great and did alright in general but he should still be 3rd choice.
Completely agree with this.
by 3putt
Sat Nov 11, 2017 3:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England Player Ratings by Danny Mills
Replies: 9
Views: 2251

Re: England Player Ratings by Danny Mills

He did fine in the short time he was on the pitch.
by 3putt
Tue Nov 07, 2017 8:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jack Cork Called Up
Replies: 74
Views: 9092

Re: Jack Cork Called Up

Can only echo other comments. Great for him and much deserved. What a great pairing he and Defour are.

As others have said,this sort of thing can only make the club more attractive to other talented players.
by 3putt
Tue Nov 07, 2017 8:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jack Cork Called Up
Replies: 74
Views: 9092

Re: Jack Cork Called Up

Top Claret wrote:Well done Jack, you have most certainly made me eat my words.

He is twice the player he was 6 years ago, when we had him on loan from chelsea
I know you are being positive and his game probably has improved, but he was clearly a very talented young player when he was with us last time.
by 3putt
Sun Nov 05, 2017 1:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Everton move for Dyche
Replies: 551
Views: 73669

Re: Everton move for Dyche

I've just been reliably informed that there's an awful lot BS spouted on this MB from people who like to appear that they are in the know. (Source HP).
by 3putt
Sat Nov 04, 2017 11:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mixed Messages
Replies: 45
Views: 6173

Re: Mixed Messages

Finances most definitely come into it. Time and time again Dyche has harped on about “markets”. How we are in the lowest market for players and that’s why we’ve struggled to attract players of the calibre he wants. Everton have just spent 150 million thi# summer and will pay 100k a week no problem....
by 3putt
Sat Nov 04, 2017 9:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mixed Messages
Replies: 45
Views: 6173

Re: Mixed Messages

Don't think for one minute finances will come into it in respect of Dyche's personal terms. He will no doubt already be earning a very substantial salary and he is on record as saying that money won't be motivator for him and that he is in a fortunate position of not needing money! With regard to fi...
by 3putt
Sat Nov 04, 2017 8:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Have some sympathy for Chris Wood
Replies: 24
Views: 4358

Re: Have some sympathy for Chris Wood

[quote="Burnleyareback2"]Can’t help thinking Defour and Hendrick would be better swapping roles[/quote Defour's doing a great job but I would love to see him playing in an attacking role for us. With his technical ability, ability to hold up the ball and play killer passes he would surely create a l...
by 3putt
Sat Nov 04, 2017 5:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sam Vokes in the dressing room
Replies: 3
Views: 1572

Re: Sam Vokes in the dressing room

Very chuffed for big Sam tonight. He's been unlucky to find himself benched and his goal today shows why he should be ahead of Barnes.
by 3putt
Sat Nov 04, 2017 4:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Soton versus Mighty Clarets
Replies: 274
Views: 19437

Re: Soton versus Mighty Clarets

We have developed an amazing knack of winning in the Prem even when not playing at our best.

Incredible achievements so far this season. :D
by 3putt
Tue Oct 31, 2017 6:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Atmosphere tonight
Replies: 42
Views: 5725

Re: Atmosphere tonight

Definitely down to the brand of football IMO, which is pretty dull most of the time (but clearly extremely effective). Fans need excitement in the game which in turn can really turn up the volume. Dyche doesn't produce an attacking team as Coyle did in that great season. The likes of Blake, Elliot a...
by 3putt
Tue Oct 31, 2017 8:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Time to drop Brady?
Replies: 42
Views: 5212

Re: Time to drop Brady?

Can't really see how we can drop him as we simply don't have a replacement. I thought he was poor tonight. His passing and crossing was very very poor when in very good positions in the final third, I thought this was particularly the case in the first half. I just wish he would drill it low and har...
by 3putt
Mon Oct 30, 2017 6:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mighty Clarets versus Newcy United
Replies: 220
Views: 16655

Re: Mighty Clarets versus Newcy United

Sidney1st wrote:I was going to attend tonight, booked two days off work for this...

Stupid body decides to have diarrhoea instead, clearly doesn't want me to travel up today :cry:
What a stinker!
by 3putt
Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lawro predicts a Newcastle win
Replies: 59
Views: 6695

Re: Lawro predicts a Newcastle win

boatshed bill wrote:Is it not possible to be a supporter of more than one club?
He could have season tickets for both.
Good question. Probably is, but I think you can only feel truly passionate about one club.
by 3putt
Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Defour on the Post
Replies: 19
Views: 4304

Re: Defour on the Post

Just unlucky. The fact that it was a very good powerful header had something to do with it too.
by 3putt
Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lawro predicts a Newcastle win
Replies: 59
Views: 6695

Re: Lawro predicts a Newcastle win

Whilst KRBFC does of course talk sh!tr most of the time, I have to back him up on this one. Certainly earlier in his career Jimmy always said he was an Arsenal fan. It’s only since we’ve been in and around the Prem that he seems to have discovered an affinity with his home town club. Fookin glory h...
by 3putt
Thu Oct 26, 2017 9:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Wood touch and go for Newcastle
Replies: 18
Views: 2076

Re: Wood maybe for Monday. Hope for Vokes.

Hopefully Wood will be fit and ready to play against Newcastle. A definite plus if so. I get the impression that Barnes is told to go down under a challenge in order to win a set piece for Brady. This reminds me of when Shearer played for England. He went down on every occasion when a ball was play...
by 3putt
Wed Oct 25, 2017 11:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: John hartson says Dyche should go..
Replies: 81
Views: 7325

Re: John hartson says Dyche should go..

[quote="Saxoman"]You still upset about my comments regarding leaving your dog at home to go on holiday? :roll:[/quote

Blimey you have some memory or are extremely paranoid or both. :D

Hadn't given that a thought, as I said I liked his common sense post and funny terminology. :roll:
by 3putt
Wed Oct 25, 2017 8:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: John hartson says Dyche should go..
Replies: 81
Views: 7325

Re: John hartson says Dyche should go..

Bin Ont Turf wrote:Oh do behave you daft apeth.

They're presenters of football shows or sports journalists, not James Bond villains.
If I could "like" this twice I would.

One for the common sense and one for "daft apeth". Haven't heard that term for long time - really funny and should be brought back. :D
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by 3putt
Sat Oct 21, 2017 10:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: blatant cheating
Replies: 37
Views: 5960

Re: blatant cheating

Saxoman wrote:Except joey Barton v Lincoln? ;)


Well I can't argue with that, but even that was a one off from Joey whilst under Dyche's stewardship.
by 3putt
Sat Oct 21, 2017 9:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: blatant cheating
Replies: 37
Views: 5960

Re: blatant cheating

Blatant dive. Sad when players with that level of talent have to resort to cheating.

Great that cheating is not part of the Dyche/Burnley game plan.
by 3putt
Mon Oct 16, 2017 12:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vilamoura - Anyone Been There?
Replies: 15
Views: 1775

Re: Vilamoura - Anyone Been There?

I'm there now! We are big fans of Vilamoura. Weather not great today or tomorrow but then improving again.Been in Portugal for the last 7 days and the weather has been lovely. As others have said, mostly centres around the Marina, which is by surrounded restaurants and bars . Some very good restaura...
by 3putt
Sun Oct 01, 2017 5:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dear Chairman
Replies: 24
Views: 5389

Re: Dear Chairman

Is it me or is Pope better or at least as good as Tom ? He has a huge presence in goal and his decision making is top class as is his distribution. I am amazed how good he looks. Didnt have tons to do today but did what he had to do perfectly. Agree that he looks very competent and composed. On thi...
by 3putt
Sun Oct 01, 2017 4:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 24 passes
Replies: 46
Views: 6037

Re: 24 passes

"Long ball my @rse."

To be fair that's all we seem capable of at times - Huddersfield last week.

Other games we can play some really nice football. First halves against Chelsea and today in particular.

Maybe it's tactics, the opposition must have no idea what to expect.:-)
by 3putt
Wed Sep 27, 2017 7:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley fan Jo Cunningham (formerly Tomlinson) passes away
Replies: 56
Views: 10364

Re: Burnley fan Jo Cunningham (formerly Tomlinson) passes away

Very sad. Gone far too young, but clearly a very much loved lady.
by 3putt
Mon Sep 25, 2017 8:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Anyone ever used a Pensions/Financial Advisor?
Replies: 61
Views: 7925

Re: Anyone ever used a Pensions/Financial Advisor?

'A little knowledge is a dangerous thing' Alexander Pope Great quote and so very very true. I work in financial services, not in a pensions and not as an adviser (have done in the past though). That said, I have worked in the financial services industry for well over 30 years and therefore have a d...
by 3putt
Mon Sep 25, 2017 5:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Nahki Wells
Replies: 71
Views: 8998

Re: Nahki Wells

bobinho wrote:Me neither.

Disappointed bobinho thought you were a closet fan. :)
by 3putt
Sun Sep 24, 2017 11:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Nahki Wells
Replies: 71
Views: 8998

Re: Nahki Wells

It is, you're right. Another is bizarre. People often put an extra z in or just a single r. With the line of business I work in... business is actually another. You wouldn't believe the number of people who do buisiness, buisness, and the like. The worst and probably most common of the lot is your ...
by 3putt
Sun Sep 24, 2017 11:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Nahki Wells
Replies: 71
Views: 8998

Re: Nahki Wells

bobinho wrote:Rarely make a spelling error, and this one will DEFINITELY keep me awake tonight.

Thanks boys...
Bet you wish you hadn't typed it in upper case bobinho ;) :lol:

I reckon it is definitely (definately) one of the most commonly misspelt words in the English language.
by 3putt
Sun Sep 24, 2017 8:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Nahki Wells
Replies: 71
Views: 8998

Re: Nahki Wells

bobinho wrote:
He DEFINATELY has the attributes of a number 10.


Definitely.

Without dowt.
by 3putt
Sun Sep 24, 2017 5:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Nahki Wells
Replies: 71
Views: 8998

Re: Nahki Wells

"I just think this because we have a much better central midfield and wood allows us to adapt our way of playing and play more proper football rather than hoofball - hoping Vokes could get a lucky flick on. The evidence is how we are getting results away from home" I agree that we have a much better...
by 3putt
Sun Sep 24, 2017 3:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Nahki Wells
Replies: 71
Views: 8998

Re: Nahki Wells

It has been suggested that Wood had a bad game yesterday and perhaps he wasn't great, but he was feeding off scraps. It reminded me of Gray last season, most fans acknowledge the service to him was very poor and it was exactly the same for Wood yesterday. We need to sort out our approach play in my ...
by 3putt
Sun Sep 24, 2017 3:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 4-4-2 or 4-5-1?
Replies: 24
Views: 2854

Re: 4-4-2 or 4-5-1?

Okay well I might consider keeping my ST if you become the manager. :-)
by 3putt
Sat Sep 23, 2017 5:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Merson
Replies: 28
Views: 3809

Re: Merson

could rank as the worst ever premiere league game in history, played not to get beat and it showed. I'm a big Dyche fan, but the way we rolled over today was pathetic. If any Burnley fan can hand on heart say a player played above average I'd like to meet him. Game plan was to not get beat, and it ...
by 3putt
Sat Sep 23, 2017 5:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Defour
Replies: 37
Views: 5725

Re: Defour

Head and shoulders above his team mates today.

Without doubt he should be playing in a more attacking position. But sadly not the Dyche way.
by 3putt
Sat Sep 23, 2017 5:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 3 goals in the last 5 league games
Replies: 31
Views: 3459

Re: 3 goals in the last 5 league games

If we carry on playing the way we played today we'll be lucky to score another 3 before Christmas. :(