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by JohnMac
Sun Jan 14, 2024 11:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Last nights linesman in the Beehole end half
Replies: 26
Views: 2418

Re: Last nights linesman in the Beehole end half

VAR means linesmen are pretty much redundant for offside now as they know VAR will make the call for them. Similarly the ref left the call for Luton’s goal t be made elsewhere. I thought he awarded the goal meaning VAR ratified his decision. Had he have given a foul then I'm sure VAR would have sup...
by JohnMac
Sun Jan 14, 2024 11:12 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Turning us around
Replies: 40
Views: 4033

Re: Turning us around

Perhaps we have been sussed regarding the sloping pitch!
by JohnMac
Sun Jan 14, 2024 11:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Where was Berge
Replies: 53
Views: 4062

Re: Where was Berge

I missed the game on Friday. In the morning I was fine and looking forward to it but by 4pm I was flattened by a tummy bug, as at this morning I have lost nearly 11lbs.

There are a lot of things can go wrong without warning so maybe Berge was a victim of similar circumstances.
by JohnMac
Sat Jan 13, 2024 3:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Luton - Player Ratings
Replies: 70
Views: 4475

Re: Burnley v Luton - Player Ratings

Trafford 8**
Vitinho 6
Ekdal 7
O Shea 7
Al Dakhill 6
Odobert 7
Brownhill 7
JBG 7
Cullen 7
Amdouini 7
Foster 7

Roberts 6
by JohnMac
Sat Jan 13, 2024 6:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ross Barkley
Replies: 60
Views: 3093

Re: Ross Barkley

Cullen more than competed with him when they were 1 on 1 and Josh Brownhill wasn't directly up against Barkley
by JohnMac
Thu Jan 11, 2024 9:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Winter pictures 2024
Replies: 30
Views: 3201

Re: Winter pictures 2024

I went to Clough Head on Monday for the first time, what a lovely set up he has created.
by JohnMac
Wed Jan 10, 2024 5:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 2353
Views: 284177

Re: January transfer window rumours.

Churlinov to shalka on loan with option to buy should happen in next few days I saw Darko on Monday waiting for an Uber near the Lodge on Burnley Road/Stockbridge Drive and was suprised he had walked there from the training ground. I had a quick chat and noticed he had one of Zaroury's shirts in hi...
by JohnMac
Tue Jan 09, 2024 5:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PL Prediction League - All Fixtures and Updates - WEEK 29 PREDICTIONS
Replies: 1470
Views: 118097

Re: PL Prediction League - All Fixtures and Updates - WEEK 21 PREDICTIONS

Chelsea v Fulham 3-1
Newcastle v Man-City 1-3
Everton v Aston Villa 2-1 NAP
Man-Utd v Tottenham 1-1
Burnley v Luton 2:1 Brownhill 19 minutes
Arsenal v Crystal Palace 3-0
Brentford v Nottingham Forest 2-0
Sheffield United v West Ham 0-1
Bournemouth v Liverpool 1-4
Brighton v Wolves 3-0

30 goals
by JohnMac
Tue Jan 09, 2024 5:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - CHELSEA v BURNLEY
Replies: 2272
Views: 144527

Re: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - BURNLEY v LUTON

Burnley 2
Luton 1

Brownhill 19th minute

Premier League
by JohnMac
Sat Jan 06, 2024 9:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tottenham v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 121
Views: 11216

Re: Tottenham v Burnley - Player Ratings

Muric 7* Recycled the ball quickly and was good at corners!
Vitinho 6
O'Shea 7 Another assured performance
Delcroix 7 Looked comfortable when under pressure
Taylor 6
Zaroury 6
Cullen 7 Seamless return and never a Yellow card :x
Ramsey 6
Odobert 6
Amdouni 6
Foster 5

JBL 5
Brownhill 6
by JohnMac
Thu Jan 04, 2024 1:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: World Darts Championship
Replies: 118
Views: 10268

Re: World Darts Championship

Another person obsessed with peoples weight! Put a pic of yourself on so we can discover how perfect you look! Nothing to do with obsession at all, it's a simple fact that this young man risks serious changes to his health if he continues with this lifestyle. I'm nearly 69 so have been through vari...
by JohnMac
Wed Jan 03, 2024 3:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Benson to Southampton
Replies: 562
Views: 56961

Re: Benson to Southampton

Shirt sponsors should be left solely to the Club and not become a platform for crusading supporters to start lobbying for the banning of all things not to their liking.
by JohnMac
Wed Jan 03, 2024 2:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Japan Plane Crash
Replies: 13
Views: 1911

Re: Japan Plane Crash

I think because Japanese society is generally different to most in that they have a polite manner and tend to be compliant to instructions, this will have helped in the orderly evacuation of the aircraft. I'm not sure but suspect in many other Countries it may have been a different outcome.
by JohnMac
Wed Jan 03, 2024 2:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: World Darts Championship
Replies: 118
Views: 10268

Re: World Darts Championship

If Littler wins tonight it will be incredible for someone so young BUT please, get a team around him to sort out his diet and appearance. Having so much weight around the midriff at his age must put him in danger of becoming diabetic if he isn't already. That could have a devastating affect his long...
by JohnMac
Wed Jan 03, 2024 1:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 2353
Views: 284177

Re: January transfer window rumours.

Cleveleys_claret wrote:
Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:52 am
The Udogie who is a first teamer, an Italian international and worth over 40m at 21 years of age?

Yeah...this is what we up against with fans expectations
WOOOSHHH :D
by JohnMac
Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - CHELSEA v BURNLEY
Replies: 2272
Views: 144527

Re: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - ASTON VILLA v BURNLEY

Spurs 4
Burnley 2

Kulashevski 19 mins

Premier League
by JohnMac
Tue Jan 02, 2024 10:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Air Fryer
Replies: 45
Views: 3210

Re: Air Fryer

I have a Ninja Dual Zone and do this using a foil tray in the drawer. 4 Crumpets spread with garlic butter, tear apart and sprinkle on your cheese of choice (mozzarella and cheddar for me). Season with black pepper then bake at 170° for 8 minutes. I have developed this now to add crispy bacon and sl...
by JohnMac
Sun Dec 31, 2023 12:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Where did it all go wrong?
Replies: 88
Views: 5288

Re: Where did it all go wrong?

Tbf neither of them are examples of the model we are following Maybe not directly but you have to find a starting point and we are doing that now. Our recruitment is definitely better now the net has widened beyond the UK and Ireland. Not all will be a success but I believe we have some real talent...
by JohnMac
Sun Dec 31, 2023 12:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Where did it all go wrong?
Replies: 88
Views: 5288

Re: Where did it all go wrong?

Newcastleclaret93 wrote:
Sun Dec 31, 2023 12:20 pm
Not a dig but has any club been successful doing that? I genuinely can’t think of one
I think Brentford and Brighton make a good fist of it as a modern example.

I think it's the radical change we are undergoing that has fans having polar opposite thoughts.
by JohnMac
Sun Dec 31, 2023 12:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Where did it all go wrong?
Replies: 88
Views: 5288

Re: Where did it all go wrong?

It's only gone wrong if the Board think that's the case. Maybe they see the potential of the young crop of players as a better long term solution than having ageing experience with no resale value. Also older player 'demand' more money than young potential and not all are willing to go the extra yar...
by JohnMac
Sat Dec 30, 2023 7:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dear PGMOL
Replies: 210
Views: 13597

Re: Dear PGMOL

I'll say it again, not corruption but incompetence combined with too many restrictions and confusing interpretations of the laws of the game.

VAR has reduced the number of goals whilst failing to address cheating and poor decision making.
by JohnMac
Sat Dec 30, 2023 7:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Aston Villa v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 56
Views: 4882

Re: Aston Villa v Burnley - Player Ratings

Trafford - 8- Growing into it nicely Vitinho - 6 O'Shea - 7 Superb set up for the 1st Beyer - Was he 100% fit to start? Taylor - 7 Odobert - 6 Berge - 5 Wasn't at it today before the soft 2nd card Brownhill - 7 - Busy throughout Jbg - 7 Made the 2nd Amdouni - 7 Brilliant finish Foster - 8* Worked ti...
by JohnMac
Thu Dec 28, 2023 3:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: World Darts Championship
Replies: 118
Views: 10268

Re: World Darts Championship

Says I ... :D
by JohnMac
Thu Dec 28, 2023 3:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: World Darts Championship
Replies: 118
Views: 10268

Re: World Darts Championship

Smith has come alive now
by JohnMac
Thu Dec 28, 2023 3:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Get Eric Dyer
Replies: 56
Views: 6076

Re: Get Eric Dyer

Exactly the type of player to inject experience and steel into the side. Not sure we would be near the top of his picks unfortunately.
by JohnMac
Thu Dec 28, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Josh Brownhill
Replies: 49
Views: 5860

Re: Josh Brownhill

Newcastleclaret93 wrote:
Thu Dec 28, 2023 9:15 am
Have we even had a single offer? No we haven’t.
Wow, just wow for being part of the inner sanctum of the Club with knowledge of our player dealings! :roll:
by JohnMac
Wed Dec 27, 2023 8:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Josh Brownhill
Replies: 49
Views: 5860

Re: Josh Brownhill

He plays for us and gives 100% every game plus more.

Of course that means nothing as he isn't deemed good enough for the Premier League by the Oracles of UTC despite being linked with other far better Premier League Clubs during his time here :roll:
by JohnMac
Wed Dec 27, 2023 8:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jesse Linguard free agent
Replies: 13
Views: 2165

Re: Jesse Linguard free agent

Nobody is falling over to sign him. He has talent but seems to put more effort into silly childish celebrations and the penny hasn't dropped for him.
by JohnMac
Wed Dec 27, 2023 8:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT:Home year ends with another defeat
Replies: 12
Views: 1041

Re: REPORT:Home year ends with another defeat

Every Manager says how players need time to adapt to the pace and power of the Premier League, often for those already with age and experience abroad. Obviously this does not apply to Burnley signings, they should hit the ground running and no excuses! Maybe we should have a real clearout and get so...
by JohnMac
Wed Dec 27, 2023 7:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sam Allardyce is going to be happy
Replies: 100
Views: 5983

Re: Sam Allardyce is going to be happy

It may have been passed but wether the Industry decides to pursue it is a different matter.
by JohnMac
Tue Dec 26, 2023 8:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Man U/Villa
Replies: 18
Views: 1238

Re: Man U/Villa

Man Utd are a shambles
by JohnMac
Sat Dec 23, 2023 6:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fulham v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 60
Views: 6262

Re: Fulham v Burnley - Player Ratings

Trafford 7 - Kept a clean sheet but his decision making and distribution is worrying at times. Vitinho 7 - Not easy against a physically strong and pacey Fulham side but he dug in well. O'Shea 8** - Another really good performance from Dara gets him my MOM, needs to repeat the same! Beyer 6 - Not co...
by JohnMac
Sat Dec 23, 2023 6:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - CHELSEA v BURNLEY
Replies: 2272
Views: 144527

Re: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - FULHAM v BURNLEY

Burnley 1
Liverpool 3

Salah 19th minute

Premier League

I love being wrong! :D
by JohnMac
Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Favourite Proper Lancashire Sayings!!
Replies: 151
Views: 9066

Re: Favourite Proper Lancashire Sayings!!

My neighbour is nigh on 80 years a Padihamer and still speaks Lancy.

'

'It's chep theer'

'We're laykin Man YOUnighted'

Some place names:
Great Arrod
Todmaddin
Cown
by JohnMac
Thu Dec 21, 2023 9:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - CHELSEA v BURNLEY
Replies: 2272
Views: 144527

Re: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - FULHAM v BURNLEY

Fulham 3
Burnley 1
Jiminez 19th minute

Premier League
by JohnMac
Thu Dec 21, 2023 9:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PL Prediction League - All Fixtures and Updates - WEEK 29 PREDICTIONS
Replies: 1470
Views: 118097

Re: PL Prediction League - All Fixtures and Updates - ALL FESTIVE FIXTURE PREDICTIONS

Missed today's :( Friday 22nd December Aston Villa v Sheffield United 3-1 Sat 23rd December West Ham v Man-Utd 1-3 Fulham v Burnley 3-1 Iwobi 9 minutes Luton v Newcastle 0-2 Forest v Bournemouth 1-1 Spurs v Everton 1-1 NAP Liverpool v Arsenal 1-2 Sunday 24th December Wolves v Chelsea 2-1 Tuesday 26t...
by JohnMac
Wed Dec 13, 2023 9:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PL Prediction League - All Fixtures and Updates - WEEK 29 PREDICTIONS
Replies: 1470
Views: 118097

Re: PL Prediction League - All Fixtures and Updates - WEEK 15 PREDICTIONS

Friday 15th December Forest v Spurs 1-3 Son Saturday 16th December Bournemouth v Luton 2-0 Solanke Chelsea v Sheffield United 1-1 Hamer Man-City v Crystal Palace 3-1 Foden NAP Newcastle v Fulham 2-0 Almiron Burnley v Everton 1-3 Calvert-Lewin 4 mins Sunday 17th December West Ham v Wolves 1-2 Cunha B...
by JohnMac
Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - CHELSEA v BURNLEY
Replies: 2272
Views: 144527

Re: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - BURNLEY v EVERTON

Burnley 1
Everton 3

Calvert-Lewin 4 mins

Premier League
by JohnMac
Mon Dec 11, 2023 6:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Covid Enquiry
Replies: 128
Views: 19450

Re: Covid Enquiry

The World was unprepared for a fast moving pandemic and only those Countries with efficient infrastructure and a sense of togetherness were able to make intelligent and swift decisions. Ours is not in that category unfortunately but there is scope for improvement if lessons are learnt and mistake ar...
by JohnMac
Sat Dec 09, 2023 6:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brighton v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 49
Views: 8728

Re: Brighton v Burnley - Player Ratings

Trafford 9* Clean sheet may have made it a 10
Vitinho 7
O'Shea 7
Beyer 7
Taylor 7
Gudmundsson 6
Berge 7
Brownhill 7
Odobert 7
Amdouni 6
Rodriguez 6

Ramsey 4
by JohnMac
Sat Dec 09, 2023 6:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Trafford
Replies: 153
Views: 26162

Re: Trafford

Fantastic to see him coming of age today. My heart misses a beat everytime we concede a corner but his shot stopping today was beyond reproach.
by JohnMac
Sat Dec 09, 2023 6:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match thread. Brighton away.
Replies: 583
Views: 76706

Re: Match thread. Brighton away.

Ramsey was injured when we signed him and with him wearing a brace, maybe this is a bigger problem than first considered.

Has he been rushed into playing I wonder? Sports science should prevent this but it sure looks a bit iffy him getting injured like he has so far.
by JohnMac
Sat Dec 09, 2023 4:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match thread. Brighton away.
Replies: 583
Views: 76706

Re: Match thread. Brighton away.

James Trafford has come of age today, simply magnificent!
by JohnMac
Fri Dec 08, 2023 1:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - CHELSEA v BURNLEY
Replies: 2272
Views: 144527

Re: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - WOLVES v BURNLEY

Brighton 0 v Burnley 0

Premier League
by JohnMac
Fri Dec 08, 2023 1:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PL Prediction League - All Fixtures and Updates - WEEK 29 PREDICTIONS
Replies: 1470
Views: 118097

Re: PL Prediction League - All Fixtures and Updates - WEEK 15 PREDICTIONS

Crystal Palace v Liverpool 1-3
Brighton v Burnley 0-0 - No Scorer
Man- Utd v Bournemouth 2-1 NAP*
Sheffield United v Brentford 2-1
Wolves v Forest 2-1
Aston Villa v Arsenal 2-2
Everton v Chelsea 1-0
Fulham v West Ham 1-1
Luton v Man-City 0-3
Spurs v Newcastle 1-2

Total Goals 26
by JohnMac
Thu Dec 07, 2023 8:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rays of hope at Sussex by the Sea
Replies: 17
Views: 2645

Re: Rays of hope at Sussex by the Sea

Until last evening they hadn't won but outplayed a decent Brentford side.
by JohnMac
Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who are the Clarets?
Replies: 31
Views: 3903

Re: Who are the Clarets?

Most of todays players would switch sports after being tackled by the likes of Brian O'Neil :D
by JohnMac
Tue Dec 05, 2023 10:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wolves v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 67
Views: 8970

Re: Wolves v Burnley - Player Ratings

What a difference 3 days make :( Trafford 5 - Made a routine save but his distribution was back to its worst Vitinho 5 - Made a few good tackles but gave the ball away too often O Shea 4 - A big mistake again Ekdal 6 - His lack of pace is frightening but he is savvy enough Taylor 6 - Turning back an...
by JohnMac
Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - CHELSEA v BURNLEY
Replies: 2272
Views: 144527

Re: 23/24 Season - Burnley Predictor Game - BURNLEY v SHEFF UTD

Wolves 1
Burnley 1

Amdouni 19th minute

Premier League
by JohnMac
Sun Dec 03, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Well done Dave Fishwick!
Replies: 21
Views: 3629

Well done Dave Fishwick!

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