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by Fretters
Sun Jan 21, 2024 9:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Parking Charge - Asda Burnley
Replies: 158
Views: 9812

Re: Parking Charge - Asda Burnley

I can only speak through my own experience. I've been "" fined "" on 17 occasions now by various parking agencies and have always done exactly as advised by a barrister friend. Enter into no communication verbal or written. Bin everything. They won't take you to court as they wouldn't have a hope i...
by Fretters
Sat Jan 13, 2024 8:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Turning us around
Replies: 40
Views: 4033

Re: Turning us around

I don't think it matters so much these days, we have home fans at both ends.
by Fretters
Fri Jan 12, 2024 12:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: It's CTs birthday
Replies: 54
Views: 2243

Re: It's CTs birthday

Happy birthday, Tony.
by Fretters
Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sven-Goran Eriksson
Replies: 27
Views: 3205

Re: Sven-Goran Eriksson

Diagnosed with terminal cancer and a year to live. Awful disease that has affected most, hope one day there is a cure. Give us one of the greatest nights in English football beating Germany 5-1 in Munich. Still massively under achieved though, that golden generation squad should have cleaned up and...
by Fretters
Tue Jan 09, 2024 8:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley Women
Replies: 55
Views: 8730

Re: Burnley Women

Just secured a huge win away to Wolves. The only team other than Newcastle that they’ve drawn with this season. Keeps the pressure on the Toon at the top. Went 1-0 down early doors and then showed great character to come back in the second half. Reidford and Embley with the goals. Embley's goal was...
by Fretters
Tue Jan 09, 2024 6:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cotterill
Replies: 107
Views: 10716

Re: Cotterill

Duff was playing right back when we signed Alexander - he always told me that Duff would eventually become a central defender at that level though. So not sure why it was baffling. He tried to bring in another right back when Duff then did his ACL but the transfer was cancelled when he left. Thomps...
by Fretters
Tue Jan 09, 2024 9:04 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Advice required: New TV & sound
Replies: 150
Views: 15037

Re: Advice required: New TV & sound

Anyone have a recommendation on the best TV 45-55" under £500? Slightly over budget but I have two of these: https://www.currys.co.uk/products/lg-55nano766qa-55-smart-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-led-tv-with-google-assistant-and-amazon-alexa-10237176.html?istCompanyId=bec25c7e-cbcd-460d-81d5-a25372d2e3d7&istFee...
by Fretters
Tue Jan 09, 2024 9:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cotterill
Replies: 107
Views: 10716

Re: Cotterill

His decision to play Alexander at CM when we were crying out for a RB was baffling at the time, but it later showed that he knew what he was doing. Sadly for him, Duff's ACL injury meant it wasn't until the Coyle days that Grezza could flourish in that role. Someone above said Coyle signed utter cra...
by Fretters
Sun Jan 07, 2024 9:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: IF we never got promotion under Coyle
Replies: 28
Views: 3159

Re: IF we never got promotion under Coyle

I think Goliath is over egging it. Yes it did bring great joy but the only Burnley game I've ever left at half time was in that season under Coyle. We did play with an exciting freedom and the Wembley trip was just brilliant. Once the momentum was there you felt that there was no stopping us. But w...
by Fretters
Sun Jan 07, 2024 8:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Insomnia
Replies: 40
Views: 3988

Re: Insomnia

330am and still wide awake, been in bed since 11pm and still no sign of sleep. Only another 2 and a half hours until time to get up though :roll: I really struggle with waking up during the night, then stressing about getting back to sleep. One thing that really helps is a dose of night nurse befor...
by Fretters
Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Davis return inspires the Clarets against promotion chasers
Replies: 6
Views: 550

Re: ARTICLE: Davis return inspires the Clarets against promotion chasers

ClaretTony wrote:
Tue Jan 02, 2024 8:13 pm
Neither do I
Oh the article says he continued to impress. Not a high bar back then though, I suppose.
by Fretters
Tue Jan 02, 2024 5:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Davis return inspires the Clarets against promotion chasers
Replies: 6
Views: 550

Re: ARTICLE: Davis return inspires the Clarets against promotion chasers

I really don't remember Steve Morgan ever impressing, it's strange what the mind remembers.
by Fretters
Tue Jan 02, 2024 12:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Japan Plane Crash
Replies: 13
Views: 1911

Japan Plane Crash

A passenger jet has collided with a coastguard plane when landing in Japan, causing it to burst into flames as it touched down. Despite being fully engulfed in flames, all passengers and crew have been evacuated which is absolutely unbelievabley. Sadly, five died on the coastguard plane. https://www...
by Fretters
Mon Jan 01, 2024 5:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today’s Football
Replies: 100
Views: 7134

Re: Today’s Football

Westleigh wrote:
Mon Jan 01, 2024 4:44 pm
Bastards 2-2 .😂
Hook it to my veins!
by Fretters
Sun Dec 31, 2023 12:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford
Replies: 84
Views: 6299

Re: James Trafford

Punching the ball into the home fans end and glaring at them is much more than just 'wasting time'. We need more players getting in peoples' faces, there was a lot more of it last year. Roberts upped it when he came on. Exactly and this is a large part of the point I'm making. We don't have enough ...
by Fretters
Sun Dec 31, 2023 12:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford
Replies: 84
Views: 6299

Re: James Trafford

Casper2 wrote:
Sun Dec 31, 2023 12:16 pm
So he punches the ball into the crowd when we are 2-1 down wasting time .
Winks at someone as though to say “I got this” but doesn’t save it , brilliant :roll:
I'm obviously talking about his confidence but it's gone over your head. Never mind.
by Fretters
Sun Dec 31, 2023 7:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Trafford
Replies: 84
Views: 6299

Re: James Trafford

Just seen MOTD and spotted a couple of bits from JT which I loved - just after a save in the second half, the rebound is curled wide. After his sprawling dive, he gets up and randomly punches the ball into the crowd. Then, before the penalty, he winks at somebody, as though to say 'I got this'. I th...
by Fretters
Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: AV we got a thread v Burnley or is this it?
Replies: 750
Views: 38093

Re: AV we got a thread v Burnley or is this it?

jlup1980 wrote:
Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:34 pm
We've scored after falling behind. Blimey, that's a first this season isn't it?
We equalised at Arsenal. Hopefully we don't lose 3-1 today!
by Fretters
Sat Dec 30, 2023 11:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: New signings and a lively AGM to end 1998
Replies: 8
Views: 569

Re: ARTICLE: New signings and a lively AGM to end 1998

Rowls wrote:
Sat Dec 30, 2023 11:14 am
Yes, you're right on that. I've got myself muddled up.

First time I saw Branchie and SD was away at Brizzle Rovers. Also the last time I ever got in at kids prices.
4-3, what a game!
by Fretters
Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: New signings and a lively AGM to end 1998
Replies: 8
Views: 569

Re: ARTICLE: New signings and a lively AGM to end 1998

Rowls wrote:
Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:06 am
The memory fades but I think it's Tom Cowan coming in next, followed by a few midfield faces.

Thank goodness Barry arrived and gave Stan the funds to work properly.
I think it was Micky Mellon next,.didn't Cowan come in with Paul Cook around March time after the City 0-6 debacle?
by Fretters
Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: New signings and a lively AGM to end 1998
Replies: 8
Views: 569

Re: ARTICLE: New signings and a lively AGM to end 1998

Rowls wrote:
Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:52 am
Exciting times.

What a thrill it was to have SD back at the club.
I remember re-loading teletext a few times to keep seeing the headline!
by Fretters
Thu Dec 28, 2023 7:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Half Time Entertainment
Replies: 81
Views: 7302

Re: Half Time Entertainment

Well, it made us laugh. Why did the first lass keep putting it in the same slot when it was constantly ending up in the 'get another go' segment? It got ridiculous near the end when only about a third (at a guess) of the segments were available and weren't 'get another go'. I thought we'd be there a...
by Fretters
Sun Dec 24, 2023 8:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Has the miracle begun?
Replies: 10
Views: 1081

Re: Has the miracle begun?

Luton were seconds away from beating them at home recently. As good as they are in forward areas, they're certainly not unbeatable. They will press us high, and in numbers so the longer ball down the sides where we've got some space may hurt them...here's hoping.. They're without their first and se...
by Fretters
Sat Dec 23, 2023 4:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match thread - Fulham v Burnley
Replies: 549
Views: 23749

Re: Match thread - Fulham v Burnley

jedi_master wrote:
Sat Dec 23, 2023 4:39 pm
WHAT A BLOCK
Who?
by Fretters
Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Stan boosts squad with the signing of Pickering
Replies: 20
Views: 1239

Re: ARTICLE: Stan boosts squad with the signing of Pickering

Used to love going to Stoke, as we never seemed to lose. Pulled a game back to 2-2 from being 2-0 down, Payton with a pen if I remember. The odious Graham Kavanagh whispering into Payton’s ear beforehand, and he duly slammed it home! Great game. Payts got them both, the first being from around 20 y...
by Fretters
Fri Dec 22, 2023 11:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Stan boosts squad with the signing of Pickering
Replies: 20
Views: 1239

Re: ARTICLE: Stan boosts squad with the signing of Pickering

jdrobbo wrote:
Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:50 am
I opened this message expecting to see STOKE mentioned in the replies… straight away.

Both Pickering and West scored worldies in the windy city.
And another future Burnley right back did too - Matt Lowton.
by Fretters
Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Stan boosts squad with the signing of Pickering
Replies: 20
Views: 1239

Re: ARTICLE: Stan boosts squad with the signing of Pickering

Good signing and what a goal he scored for us at Stoke. I was disappointed and surprised when we didn't keep him on.
by Fretters
Sun Dec 17, 2023 3:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Catering in the Bob Lord
Replies: 56
Views: 7477

Re: Catering in the Bob Lord

I haven't bought anything since City when I paid for San Miguel only to be sold the pump wasn't working and they can't do refunds, so I would have to choose stuff worth £6, or whatever it was.

It's so amateur.
by Fretters
Thu Dec 14, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Car insurance question
Replies: 23
Views: 2401

Re: Car insurance question

ClaretOfMancunia wrote:
Thu Dec 14, 2023 11:21 am
As long as it's off the road for that day and not driven, I don't think there's anything for you to worry about?
I think technically it needs to be declared SORN, but I would risk just keeping it on the drive for that day.
by Fretters
Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TV Licence
Replies: 52
Views: 7356

Re: TV Licence

ClaretDiver wrote:
Sat Dec 09, 2023 7:44 am
Really? Where is your evidence backing this up? It’s a pretty broad sweeping comment…
It's nonsense. I run a business and check the history of everyone I employ and I'm sure most other business owners do too. It can be too expensive to employ a bad egg.
by Fretters
Sat Dec 09, 2023 7:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hodgson Apologies
Replies: 13
Views: 2215

Hodgson Apologies

Roy Hodgson apologised recently for criticising his young players and how he's having to apologise again for doing the same with the fans.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67663496

Next for the chop?
by Fretters
Fri Dec 08, 2023 11:48 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Spurs cup tie on Friday night
Replies: 11
Views: 1765

Re: ARTICLE: Spurs cup tie on Friday night

That's the magic of the FA Cup third round - being able to watch Premier League teams play each other...... I heard Jeff Stelling saying recently that PL clubs should be seeded in the 3rd round to give the lower league clubs more chance of a big pay day. A good idea in theory, but it would make it ...
by Fretters
Fri Dec 08, 2023 11:32 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The chap who announces the teams
Replies: 35
Views: 4450

Re: The chap who announces the teams

Who's the chap who's been announcer since the 90s? He's read the teams for decades so I've grown up to his voice but I literally know nothing about him. Quite the club servant really,
by Fretters
Fri Dec 08, 2023 11:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The chap who announces the teams
Replies: 35
Views: 4450

Re: The chap who announces the teams

mikeS wrote:
Fri Dec 08, 2023 7:50 am
We need to bring Pie and pea challenge back.
Wonder what became of that giant pie?
I believe it got loose and floated away.
by Fretters
Thu Dec 07, 2023 12:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Koleosho injury
Replies: 112
Views: 20104

Re: Koleosho injury

claretonthecoast1882 wrote:
Thu Dec 07, 2023 11:54 am
Was it Lacazette for Arsenal who let out an almighty scream leaving people fearing for his career only for him to recover and be able to play on within a couple of minutes :D
If I were him I'd have still come off and hid away for 9 months :D
by Fretters
Thu Dec 07, 2023 11:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Koleosho injury
Replies: 112
Views: 20104

Re: Koleosho injury

No, but we'll get that many players feeling something during the first half but staying on. Game after game, you see players at all clubs playing on before being forced off. Ben Mee was just the same two seasons ago with what proved to be a break. Fair point. I'm really just referring to those who ...
by Fretters
Thu Dec 07, 2023 11:48 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: No joy for the Clarets at Molineux
Replies: 3
Views: 440

Re: REPORT: No joy for the Clarets at Molineux

The dreaded Covid.. hope you aren't feeling too rough with it.
by Fretters
Thu Dec 07, 2023 11:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Koleosho injury
Replies: 112
Views: 20104

Re: Koleosho injury

ClaretTony wrote:
Thu Dec 07, 2023 11:40 am
So you still don't understand? If we followed your path, we'd probably be making all our changes by half time.
We don't get five players forced off the pitch with knee injuries during every first half.

It's just my view, Tony. You clearly don't agree and that's fine.
by Fretters
Thu Dec 07, 2023 11:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Koleosho injury
Replies: 112
Views: 20104

Re: Koleosho injury

Sam Vokes played on with his in 2014, Lukas Jutkiewicz with his in 2015 as did Dean Marney with his first one. Back in 1974, Frank Casper played in the FA Cup semi-final a week after sustaining his at Leeds. I think that answers you 'Why was he allowed to play on' question. It doesn't really, all i...
by Fretters
Thu Dec 07, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Koleosho injury
Replies: 112
Views: 20104

Re: Koleosho injury

He's a young lad. If he's not had that kind of injury before he may well have not been able to recognise what was going on. If I was having a breakthrough season as a 19 year old in the Premier League I'd want to try and play on too. Just hoping he gets all the support and rehabilitation he needs, ...
by Fretters
Thu Dec 07, 2023 10:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Koleosho injury
Replies: 112
Views: 20104

Re: Koleosho injury

Out for most of the season. Why did he play on??
by Fretters
Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: David De Gea
Replies: 17
Views: 2674

Re: David De Gea

Florian wrote:
Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:04 pm
Newcastle inbound
Their PL squad is full apparently and, due to having two other goalkeepers, they wouldn't get the special dispensation to sign him.
by Fretters
Wed Dec 06, 2023 6:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Broadband
Replies: 29
Views: 2753

Re: Broadband

I pay £71 a month for M125 and Maxit TV.

You need to cancel your services and enter the notice period. They usually ring you before that ends with a a better deal (even better than the one they offer during the call to cancel).
by Fretters
Wed Dec 06, 2023 4:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Benson
Replies: 25
Views: 5259

Re: Benson

bfcjg wrote:
Tue Dec 05, 2023 10:26 pm
He hasn't reached anywhere near the standards he'd hit prior to the world cup.
Scored twice at Bournemouth in the cup after the world cup.

This season's Bournemouth performance from him was miles away, though.
by Fretters
Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sky & TNT retain Premier League rights
Replies: 34
Views: 3725

Re: Sky & TNT retain Premier League rights

Signing up new subscribers to justify the guaranteed spend on the rights a new football service, via streaming or pay tv is problematic for service providers - witness the Itv digital fiasco, Media pro in France, Viaplay (and its various incarnations such as Setanta, Nent and Premier Sports) and th...
by Fretters
Mon Dec 04, 2023 10:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mowbray sacked now
Replies: 27
Views: 4588

Re: Mowbray sacked now

ClaretTony wrote:
Mon Dec 04, 2023 10:17 pm
I posted it on the Duff thread
Missed that. Apparently (according to the Athletic) it isn't much of a surprise locally.
by Fretters
Mon Dec 04, 2023 10:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mowbray sacked now
Replies: 27
Views: 4588

Mowbray sacked now

Sacking season is in full flow now. Surprised at this one.
by Fretters
Mon Dec 04, 2023 10:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sky & TNT retain Premier League rights
Replies: 34
Views: 3725

Re: Sky & TNT retain Premier League rights

Really don't understand why the PL haven't yet launched their own streaming service direct to the consumer.

One day we'll pay a monthly subscription and be able to choose any game, I'm sure of it.
by Fretters
Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Amazon Prime
Replies: 2
Views: 659

Re: Amazon Prime

Make sure you read the terms and conditions to make sure it’s free cancellation, mate of mine did something similar and got charged £80 for a years subscription after the trial. I've already cancelled it and it'll end in 6 days with no payment taken. Not sure what your mate did but it sounds like h...
by Fretters
Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Amazon Prime
Replies: 2
Views: 659

Amazon Prime

I cancelled my membership recently and just went to sign up for a month, to cover this week's footy, and it offered me a week's trial for 99p.

Not sure if it was bespoke to me but just letting people know.