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by Dressinggown
Tue Jun 29, 2021 8:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Game
Replies: 2891
Views: 107977

Re: Today's Games

We, as with most of our World population, have had to take huge steps to avoid the widespread CORONA for months on end.

Today was the antidote.

Absolute mayhem on the outside picnic tables at Lowerhouse Cricket Club when the second went in.

Tears of Joy was an understatement.
by Dressinggown
Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: House v Accrington T20
Replies: 15
Views: 2009

Re: House v Accrington T20

Frankie still plays like a professional but he is also engrained into the House team ethic. Lowerhouse have again, what seems, recruited a top professional with Parry. I was expecting that he would take a good few wickets with the ball but he also seems very comfortable with the bat as well. A 2 yea...
by Dressinggown
Fri Jun 25, 2021 11:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The stadium v population quiz
Replies: 13
Views: 1813

Re: The stadium v population quiz

Got 7 but most were just guesses.
by Dressinggown
Fri Jun 25, 2021 10:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: House v Accrington T20
Replies: 15
Views: 2009

Re: House v Accrington T20

Lowerhouse won against a rather poor Colne side in the T20 at the David Wren Way this evening. There was a surprisingly large crowd despite that there was no route into the next round for either side. It was also bloody freezing. There were a good few on from Colne. Hats off for all those folks who ...
by Dressinggown
Sun Jun 13, 2021 6:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Local cricket 12/6
Replies: 48
Views: 2982

Re: Local cricket 12/6

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Sat Jun 12, 2021 10:53 pm
I know it's only 2nd team cricket but I watched Liam Simm score 191no and break Padihams amatuer record today. I'm sure you will be proud.
Well done Liam - That is one big score for any amateur batsman.

I think you know who is posting this. ;)
by Dressinggown
Sat Jun 12, 2021 8:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Local cricket 12/6
Replies: 48
Views: 2982

Re: Local cricket 12/6

Parry, the Lowerhouse professional, is certainly earning his wage.

We expected some good bowling but we now have a top batsman as well.

80+ runs and 6 wickets today.

House are on the charge.
by Dressinggown
Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Strange places you see footy strips
Replies: 20
Views: 2444

Re: Strange places you see footy strips

There were 2 bars in Krakow, Poland, which had Burnley shirts on the walls.

My mate owns the TEA Team brewpub next to the river. Worth a visit.
by Dressinggown
Sun May 16, 2021 9:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancs league 16/5
Replies: 47
Views: 2704

Re: Lancs league 16/5

The House tried to take advantage of the weather conditions. Batting first and getting on with it for a while but then Walsden brought on some spinners and the innings fell apart. . 12 of the home side were out LBW for a paltry amount. Hundreds celebrated the localised monsoon at the start of the Wa...
by Dressinggown
Sun Apr 25, 2021 10:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancs league
Replies: 24
Views: 2492

Re: Lancs league

I've not been over to Middleton but I would have thought that 250 should be a winning score.

I'll take our win at Wolves instead.
by Dressinggown
Sat Apr 17, 2021 10:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Friendlies (Cricket)
Replies: 63
Views: 5299

Re: Friendlies (Cricket)

There was a 2nd 11 friendly this afternoon at Lowerhouse. Hundreds turned up. Many were not there for the cricket and it was extremely difficult to manage the COVID arrangements. Social distancing being a particular issue but how can this be monitored without many club volunteers enforcing it ? On t...
by Dressinggown
Sat Mar 13, 2021 7:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Everton v Clarets - Match Thread
Replies: 344
Views: 15818

Re: Everton v Clarets - Match Thread

Our attacking was a joy to witness in, what is, a very low scoring side.
by Dressinggown
Fri Feb 19, 2021 12:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Padiham without power?
Replies: 4
Views: 1220

Padiham without power?

It's all gone off tonight.

Bunker up.
by Dressinggown
Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Netflix recommendations
Replies: 81
Views: 11708

Re: Netflix recommendations

I had no inclination of watching any of the 'additional' channels although I subscribe. Tried a few of the previous recommendations (not just Netflix). Standouts included: The Investigation: BBC? Subtitled Swedish series. I never thought that I could watch a subtitled film, nevermind, a full series....
by Dressinggown
Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best “ past their prime “ signings
Replies: 52
Views: 3512

Re: Best “ past their prime “ signings

As per the others, Grezza and Barton were outstanding and not over a handful of appearances.

How good was Barton despite his reputation?

Alexander was PNE and always a thorn in our side. He was even better when he signed for us. Is there a better penalty conversion rate in the modern era ?
by Dressinggown
Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: As cold as the "Hypothermia" game?
Replies: 25
Views: 2909

Re: As cold as the "Hypothermia" game?

Gonna be a COLD one tonight. Can't see Southern Sorfties being up for this one. I've seen the Wolves clip on YouTube 1983 (Link below), but I'm sure there was another in which the players were frozen before half time. Can't remember which game that was though. And I can't remember being so cold on ...
by Dressinggown
Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Really tough on the fans
Replies: 248
Views: 15155

Re: Really tough on the fans

Thankfully, I'd made an incorrect reason that it was a 7:30 KO.

Therefore, I only had to suffer watching the final few minutes.
by Dressinggown
Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Really tough on the fans
Replies: 248
Views: 15155

Re: Really tough on the fans

We have to take it and move on. The FA Cup continues to be devalued each season by all the PL clubs. Supporters are being let down badly and the current COVID restrictions make the situation far worse. If Bournemouth were to go all the way and win the cup their fans would be devastated in not being ...
by Dressinggown
Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lower House Pro 2021
Replies: 53
Views: 5823

Re: Lower House Pro 2021

ClaretTony wrote:
Fri Jan 29, 2021 10:26 am
I've always thought that about batting pros winning games but bowling pros winning leagues. Would be interesting to see whether stats back that up.
The esteemed custodian of the Lancashire League website, Nigel Stockley, would be the best starting point but he won't thank me for this.
by Dressinggown
Sun Feb 07, 2021 10:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fun at your funeral...
Replies: 57
Views: 4010

Re: Fun at your funeral...

Do you legally have to comply with the conventional funeral arrangements ? There is that advert on TV which now claims to dispose your remains without any sort of service at a bargain price. Taking things further, surely, the family have the right to the corpse and, thus, can choose the method of (l...
by Dressinggown
Sun Jan 31, 2021 1:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Quiz: How many of these snowy cities do you recognise?
Replies: 15
Views: 1326

Re: Quiz: How many of these snowy cities do you recognise?

I got five. Though as a quiz, it has some pretty stupid questions. "Portland, USA"? Might it be helpful to tell us which Portland? And Nuuk, Denmark? Wouldn't it be more helpful to say Nuuk, Greenland? The technical political status of Greenland isn't all that relevant to a geography quiz. Scoring ...
by Dressinggown
Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your advice to Alan Pace...
Replies: 101
Views: 7427

Re: Your advice to Alan Pace...

I was messing around with this idea if it ever come to updating, put away fans in the corner. PicsArt_01-09-05.44.05.jpg That's the idea. All seats in a new CFS would use the rail seating which can be used to convert to standing if the authorities allow, although this is unlikely in the next decade...
by Dressinggown
Sat Jan 30, 2021 8:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Quiz: How many of these snowy cities do you recognise?
Replies: 15
Views: 1326

Re: Quiz: How many of these snowy cities do you recognise?

A very average 8.

Got places wrong even though I have visited them in the past.
by Dressinggown
Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lower House Pro 2021
Replies: 53
Views: 5823

Re: Lower House Pro 2021

'The old timers always say a batting pro wins games but a bowling pro wins leagues.' This is a rather astute move and hats off to those at the club to secure a player of this calibre. A good spinning professional who can tie up one end only results in wickets falling at the other. If he gets 500 run...
by Dressinggown
Sun Jan 24, 2021 12:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lowerhouse CC robbery
Replies: 88
Views: 8070

Re: Lowerhouse CC robbery

Sh*t.

This has nothing to do about terminology.

I'm gutted.
by Dressinggown
Thu Jan 21, 2021 11:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What You Drinking?
Replies: 42
Views: 2825

Re: What You Drinking?

How I have manged to not drink it already I have no idea: 1 Bottle of Ketel One Vodka. A very nice Christmas present. Like the match tonight it was a slow and steady to start but I have reserves of drinking energy to keep me involved for the long haul, not unlike the Clarets. Just now, poured the re...
by Dressinggown
Thu Jan 21, 2021 11:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is That In The Top Three of Our PL wins?
Replies: 9
Views: 1239

Re: Is That In The Top Three of Our PL wins?

That's right up there with our best wins in the PL. Top 3 ? Liverpool tonight. The Robbie Blake game v Man UTD. Top 3 ? Liverpool tonight. The Robbie Blake game v Man UTD. Not sure I can provide a 3rd spot but there are a couple to consider: Jay Rod's winner at Man UTD. Not sure about this one but I...
by Dressinggown
Thu Jan 21, 2021 10:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pool vs The Clarets
Replies: 637
Views: 26617

Re: Pool vs The Clarets

Pope should not be behind Pickford in the England picks.

Another outstanding performance. The one he saved at the near post was world class but there were so many other highlights.

His command of the area is by far superior to the small bloke at Everton.

Brilliant, brilliant night.
by Dressinggown
Tue Jan 19, 2021 11:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your advice to Alan Pace...
Replies: 101
Views: 7427

Re: Your advice to Alan Pace...

The ground situation has become a major problem. The 2 newest stands were built in 1995 to a minimum specification and delivered 14,500 seats at £5.2m. Somehow the new stands didn't align and, therefore, filling the JH and JM corner with the new build is awkward at best. The Cricket Field Stand is w...
by Dressinggown
Tue Jan 12, 2021 9:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Manchester United - Match Thread
Replies: 594
Views: 29700

Re: Burnley v Manchester United - Match Thread

If the score remains there won't be any substitutes for a while yet.
by Dressinggown
Tue Jan 12, 2021 9:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Manchester United - Match Thread
Replies: 594
Views: 29700

Re: Burnley v Manchester United - Match Thread

Another off Mee's noggin.
by Dressinggown
Tue Jan 12, 2021 9:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Manchester United - Match Thread
Replies: 594
Views: 29700

Re: Burnley v Manchester United - Match Thread

The Burnley Clarets are playing super well and have caused The United a bunch of problems.
by Dressinggown
Tue Jan 12, 2021 8:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Manchester United - Match Thread
Replies: 594
Views: 29700

Re: Burnley v Manchester United - Match Thread

Fing eck. Faceplant VAR.
by Dressinggown
Tue Jan 12, 2021 8:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Manchester United - Match Thread
Replies: 594
Views: 29700

Re: Burnley v Manchester United - Match Thread

Another VAR special.
by Dressinggown
Mon Jan 11, 2021 11:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stockport County.
Replies: 21
Views: 3292

Re: Stockport County.

I did a few articles for a Burnley fanzine and tried to get a meeting with Bellis prior to our Wembley play off game. This was after he posted an article in the Manchester Evening News that said that Stockport had only sold around 9,000 tickets because families were scared of the Burnley hooligans. ...
by Dressinggown
Mon Jan 11, 2021 11:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Steele
Replies: 54
Views: 5341

Re: Steele

Waters have always been muddied when it comes down to penalties. I'm unsure of the current rules / regulations / interpretations: Can a keeper still move along the goal-line prior to the penalty kick as long as he doesn't move forwards ? Can a keeper shout insults / make unusual noises at the taker ...
by Dressinggown
Wed Jan 06, 2021 11:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your favourite FA Cup tie
Replies: 167
Views: 8586

Re: Your favourite FA Cup tie

Mine would be the 2-2 draw away to Sheffield in the 90s. The ending was disappointing but at the time it was exciting to see us go in front against top flight opposition and the atmosphere in the away end was fantastic (despite the crush) I can't imagine what Sheffield United were expecting. No tic...
by Dressinggown
Sat Jan 02, 2021 10:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pace interview
Replies: 316
Views: 28365

Re: Pace interview

The interview gave me optimism about our club's future. A second view brought a considerable amount of concern: The new owners are set to improve our commercial operations within a world market. However, was the interview conducted in a school stock room ? I have no DIY experience but I could have k...
by Dressinggown
Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Aston Villa versus MIGHTY CLARETS
Replies: 476
Views: 18219

Re: Aston Villa versus MIGHTY CLARETS

Prior to the Arse match, who would have suggested that we would pick up 4 points from the next two games ?

Unattractive it may be, but for us it's all about grinding points out in the PL.

Job done tonight.
by Dressinggown
Thu Dec 17, 2020 7:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Aston Villa versus MIGHTY CLARETS
Replies: 476
Views: 18219

Re: Aston Villa versus MIGHTY CLARETS

Sorry, yes shots in total.

It feels like Pope saved that many.


Good result !
by Dressinggown
Thu Dec 17, 2020 7:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Aston Villa versus MIGHTY CLARETS
Replies: 476
Views: 18219

Re: Aston Villa versus MIGHTY CLARETS

Sh*t !

AV 26 shots on target.
by Dressinggown
Mon Dec 07, 2020 11:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Toys That Made Christmas Great (Channel 5 7PM)
Replies: 29
Views: 2102

Re: The Toys That Made Christmas Great (Channel 5 7PM)

2 standout presents from around the mid 70's: Evel Knievel Stunt Bike. The real deal at the time. Made an appropriate demise into our coal fire. A t-shirt with an image of Steve Austin, The Six Million Dollar Man on the front. Possibly sourced from Blackpool. Wore it twice before my mum washed it an...
by Dressinggown
Sun Nov 29, 2020 8:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Classic albums revisited
Replies: 264
Views: 21087

Re: Classic albums revisited

Adam and the Ants: Kings of the Wild Frontier.
Housemartins: London 0 Hull 4.
Hurricane #1: Hurricane #1

Classics in my limited mind.
by Dressinggown
Fri Sep 18, 2020 8:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New Lockdown
Replies: 285
Views: 25834

Re: New Lockdown

I am due to fly to Poland tomorrow but there seems to be little information available regarding where I stand.

Any advice or suggestions would be much appreciated.
by Dressinggown
Mon Aug 24, 2020 10:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What are your hobbies
Replies: 87
Views: 7212

Re: What are your hobbies

Me and my wife love theme parks. Essentially enjoy to travel with our daughter and tick off as many new parks as we can at home and abroad, and log what coasters we’ve ridden on a website that tracks that. Bit weird but it’s a really fun shared activity for us and has made us go off the beaten path...
by Dressinggown
Sun Aug 02, 2020 9:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancashire League Cricket
Replies: 10
Views: 1160

Lancashire League Cricket

A great day out.

Cricket.

Bonus.
by Dressinggown
Sun Aug 02, 2020 7:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Local League Cricket
Replies: 11
Views: 1717

Local League Cricket

A great day out.

It has been a while.
by Dressinggown
Fri Jul 17, 2020 11:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Most Painful Thing?
Replies: 83
Views: 5823

Re: Most Painful Thing?

I think that I have tried to wipe the following from my memory. As a kid I went from the top of Woodplumpton Road (Crown Point) to the bottom where you join the New Road, on a Raleigh Chipper bicycle. It had no brakes. Hurtling down at speeds I have never matched I hit a bump which ejected me out of...
by Dressinggown
Fri Jul 17, 2020 1:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Most Painful Thing?
Replies: 83
Views: 5823

Re: Most Painful Thing?

Failed anaesthetic during multiple dental proceedures. Badly broken arm manipulated back in place by student nurses. Repeated again a fortnight later as the bones were a mile off joining. Dislocated shoulder, rips all the surrounding bits. KIDNEY STONES. You are now entering into the realms of serio...
by Dressinggown
Wed Jul 15, 2020 10:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: This is worth celebrating...
Replies: 24
Views: 2619

Re: This is worth celebrating...

What a night it has been. Burnley don't usually score a last minute equaliser at home.

I have a total coefficient of 29 following today's action.