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by Top Claret
Sun Dec 27, 2020 2:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1224840

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

ClaretTony wrote:
Sun Dec 27, 2020 2:06 pm
I believe it will happen later this week

Give it a rest. You don't have a bloody clue
by Top Claret
Sun Dec 27, 2020 2:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brownhill
Replies: 14
Views: 1360

Re: Brownhill

All the midfield were poor 1st half and he didn't show enough quality on the ball 2nd half.

We are desperate for a strong central midfielder who as quality and can carry the ball and carve out openings
by Top Claret
Sun Dec 27, 2020 2:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leeds v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 80
Views: 18400

Re: Leeds v Burnley - Player Ratings

Pope 6 Lowton 6 Tarkowski 6 Mee 6 Taylor 7 Benson 5 Brownhill 6 Westwood 6 Pieters 5 Wood 5 Barnes 7 Subs Rodriguez 5 Stephens 6 So frustrating was the performance, we bossed the 2nd half and created little against a poor side We sadly missed McNeil and Brady who are capable of quality, whilst Benso...
by Top Claret
Sun Dec 27, 2020 12:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leeds versus MIGHTY CLARETS
Replies: 707
Views: 33654

Re: Leeds versus MIGHTY CLARETS

Centre halfs along with Brownhill and Westwood having mares
Leeds should be out of sight by now missed loads of chances

Referee a disgrace though flagging our goal up
by Top Claret
Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leeds versus MIGHTY CLARETS
Replies: 707
Views: 33654

Re: Leeds versus MIGHTY CLARETS

Looking at the line up there is little creatively. Lets hope we win our fair share of set pieces as I can't see us creating anything from open play
by Top Claret
Sun Dec 27, 2020 8:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leeds United predictions
Replies: 86
Views: 7087

Re: Leeds United predictions

Leeds miss to many chances and we won't give them many, unlike Manchester United who offered them on a plate and still won comfortably.

Don't normally predict scores but I am going for a 0-1
by Top Claret
Sun Dec 27, 2020 7:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Oakwell away
Replies: 38
Views: 3301

Re: Oakwell away

Again can’t remember whether Cc Or AC away (and both deserve every credit for what they do),,,,,,Hull away at their old ground, freezin, driving rain and shocker......... But hey ho..... That was a horrible afternoon at Hull back in the 90s I was sat in the stand and still got soaked god help those...
by Top Claret
Sun Dec 27, 2020 7:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Does anybody else find Man City boring?
Replies: 32
Views: 4349

Re: Does anybody else find Man City boring?

I never watch City or United . I can't stand the Manchester clubs along with their arrogant fans
by Top Claret
Sat Dec 26, 2020 4:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Boxing Day 1963
Replies: 24
Views: 1396

Re: Boxing Day 1963

Dazzler wrote:
Sat Dec 26, 2020 2:45 pm
My dad wouldn't take me on that Boxing day game; I cried like a baby all day.
Mind you; I was a baby; I was 8 days old.
18-12-1963 born same day as my wife
by Top Claret
Sat Dec 26, 2020 4:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Oakwell away
Replies: 38
Views: 3301

Re: Oakwell away

Been to some rotten Christmas fixtures away to Rotherham and Barnsley over the last 40 years.
We always seemed to get beat or you arrived and the match was postponed
by Top Claret
Sat Dec 26, 2020 4:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Burnley win Bloomfield Boxing Day Battle
Replies: 33
Views: 2374

Re: ARTICLE: Burnley win Bloomfield Boxing Day Battle

You don't see away followings these days like you did in the 70s. Leeds and Man Utd would bring 15000 with them. Chelsea brought a massive support in the 1970 Cup replay to. Boro, Sunderland and Newcastle all had large followings to it would always get tasty with those lads, especially the Boro
by Top Claret
Sat Dec 26, 2020 12:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Burnley win Bloomfield Boxing Day Battle
Replies: 33
Views: 2374

Re: ARTICLE: Burnley win Bloomfield Boxing Day Battle

I missed one game that season and that was the 3-3 draw away to Middlesbrough. The only thing I remember was a mate of my Dads getting into a barny with a Blackpool fan who was sat behind us, when he stood up we couldn't believe it he was a dwarf, we all pished ourselves
by Top Claret
Sat Dec 26, 2020 11:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1224840

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

Sounds like some are more interested in the catering than the actual football. If food is your thing you need to dig deep and go corporate, if that is what floats your boat. You can't expect the club to serve anything other than what they do at the moment, the concourses aren't big enough to deal wi...
by Top Claret
Fri Dec 25, 2020 2:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1224840

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

It's not done until its done
by Top Claret
Fri Dec 25, 2020 1:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Season Ticket - Beginners guide.
Replies: 16
Views: 2283

Re: Season Ticket - Beginners guide.

Sat in all the stands bar the Jimmy Mac. Bob Lord is definitely the best view and stand by far.

James Hargreaves lower you get wet through and the sun is in your eyes early and late season with same applying to the upper stand.

Cricket field is a poor view and the concourse is a nightmare
by Top Claret
Fri Dec 25, 2020 9:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1224840

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

This is a local club for local people People like you are stuck in the past, you need to move with the times if you want the club to keep up its status as a premier league club We play in the biggest, best and most powerful league in the world and to grow we need owners who can make us a global bra...
by Top Claret
Thu Dec 24, 2020 9:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley FC - Games of Your Decades
Replies: 58
Views: 4339

Re: Burnley FC - Games of Your Decades

I went for Palace away in 83 due to the fact it is an away fixture I will never forget and a turning point of the clubs history that saw us sink to new depths. 15 of us from the Tack in Hassy left in a Tranny van and arrived back at 5am the following day, knackered and thourouly ****** off after wat...
by Top Claret
Thu Dec 24, 2020 8:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley FC - Games of Your Decades
Replies: 58
Views: 4339

Re: Burnley FC - Games of Your Decades

Games I attended

1960s wolves away 1965 won 2-1
1970s Leeds away 1974 won 4-1
1980s Palace away 82 relegated
1990s Stockport at Wembley
2000s Play off final v sheff Utd
2010s Rovers away victorious
2020s Newcastle away, my last away game
by Top Claret
Thu Dec 24, 2020 6:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Holiday 2021
Replies: 74
Views: 5884

Re: Holiday 2021

Don't normally plan holidays just book a week before. Been away twice this autumn, Turkey in October and Lanzarote a couple of weeks ago.

Prov booked my mates place in lanzarote in March though, good cheap do. Definitely going back to Turkey next October
by Top Claret
Thu Dec 24, 2020 12:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1224840

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

Don't get all this sentimental clap trap about the club being owned by local people, only thing that matters is the results on the pitch. I have seen little interaction between the present board and fans over the last couple of years and they certainly haven't done the manager any favours in the las...
by Top Claret
Wed Dec 23, 2020 6:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brandon Williams
Replies: 19
Views: 3422

Re: Brandon Williams

Dern't like sound of this mon
by Top Claret
Wed Dec 23, 2020 5:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1224840

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

He more than likely is an astute business man but football is not a normal business, he got lucky when he appointed Sean Dyche
by Top Claret
Wed Dec 23, 2020 4:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Ninety minutes for Cork`
Replies: 29
Views: 3318

Re: ARTICLE: Ninety minutes for Cork`

Great news. We could be full strength at EL and Jack could also be on the bench.
Lets hope Brady can keep fit he is improving every match has his confidence grows
by Top Claret
Wed Dec 23, 2020 1:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1224840

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

I hope the new owners whoever they may be build some kind of rapport with the supporters unlike the present lot

I have been a season ticket holder for the last 50 years and I have never felt as cut of from the club
by Top Claret
Wed Dec 23, 2020 12:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1224840

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

Won't be anything happening now until mid January at the earliest
by Top Claret
Tue Dec 22, 2020 3:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche’s flat...
Replies: 53
Views: 5328

Re: Dyche’s flat...

Ings used to live in Ilonex Mill. Phil Neville lives at Crawshaw Booth just through Love Clough on the right as you head towards Rawtenstall(big house on the right with tennis. courts. The large wrote iron gates at the entrance bare his and his Mrs name) It isn't Ilonex Mill 😂😂 it's Ilex Mill. It i...
by Top Claret
Tue Dec 22, 2020 3:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Adama Traoré
Replies: 81
Views: 9144

Re: Adama Traoré

He shaps like a headless chicken
by Top Claret
Tue Dec 22, 2020 1:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche’s flat...
Replies: 53
Views: 5328

Re: Dyche’s flat...

Gary Neville lives near Jumbles County Park, Turton
by Top Claret
Tue Dec 22, 2020 7:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Wolves - Player Ratings
Replies: 62
Views: 16609

Re: Burnley v Wolves - Player Ratings

ClaretTony wrote:
Tue Dec 22, 2020 12:12 am
I'd take a look at the first goal if I were you
Great lay off to Charlie Taylor
by Top Claret
Tue Dec 22, 2020 7:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Good management from Dyche
Replies: 23
Views: 2641

Re: Good management from Dyche

To be fair Barnes as had little game time this season due to Dyche perceverveing with Rodriguez who has made little impact and been genuinely poor
by Top Claret
Mon Dec 21, 2020 9:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Wolves - Player Ratings
Replies: 62
Views: 16609

Re: Burnley v Wolves - Player Ratings

Pope 7
Lowton 7
Tarkowski 8
Mee 8
Taylor 9
Brady 7
Westwood 8
Brownhill 8
McNeil 7
Barnes 8
Wood 7
by Top Claret
Mon Dec 21, 2020 8:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leeds United predictions
Replies: 86
Views: 7087

Re: Leeds United predictions

:mrgreen:
FactualFrank wrote:
Mon Dec 21, 2020 8:19 pm
Toughest game of the season so far
Don't be ridiculous. City put 5 past us these mugs won't
by Top Claret
Mon Dec 21, 2020 8:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leeds United predictions
Replies: 86
Views: 7087

Re: Leeds United predictions

We have seen the best of Leeds this season only place they are heading is down

They play like a Sunday league side having a knock about, we are far to experienced and organised for them
by Top Claret
Mon Dec 21, 2020 7:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: An All Round Excellent Performance
Replies: 28
Views: 1825

Re: An All Round Excellent Performance

I thought we were excellent all over the pitch and thourouly deserved our win.


Onwards and upwards
by Top Claret
Mon Dec 21, 2020 5:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Wolves - Matchday Thread
Replies: 562
Views: 21398

Re: Burnley v Wolves - Matchday Thread

Mrpotatohead wrote:
Mon Dec 21, 2020 4:41 pm
Barnes, who has offered nothing in recent games, in for Rodriguez. :roll:
Neither has Rodriguez, who doesn't put himself about enough for me
by Top Claret
Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Relegation thread
Replies: 39
Views: 3055

Re: Relegation thread

Why no Newcastle, Palace or Leeds?
by Top Claret
Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: wrought iron gates and railings
Replies: 18
Views: 1554

Re: wrought iron gates and railings

Rourkes went bust over 10 years ago
by Top Claret
Sun Dec 20, 2020 5:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bamford
Replies: 179
Views: 15914

Re: Bamford

This has 6-2 to United written all over it and that ain't Leeds
by Top Claret
Sun Dec 20, 2020 5:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Football 20-12-20
Replies: 255
Views: 11971

Re: Today's Football 20-12-20

Leeds will finish mid table, they will comfortably beat most teams in the bottom half and lose to most teams in the top half. I don't agree I think that there cavalier approach will be their downfall as the season progresses Dyche will be looking forward to the game at EL and will fancy us to come ...
by Top Claret
Sun Dec 20, 2020 4:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Danny Ings injured again
Replies: 33
Views: 4123

Re: Danny Ings injured again

He was the definition of an exciting and skillful winger tho and turned his full back inside and out, with him on the ball he was worth the admission fee alone. We need someone like that now. Wood would score for fun with prime Glen in this side . Glen Little was never good enough for nothing bette...
by Top Claret
Sun Dec 20, 2020 4:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Football 20-12-20
Replies: 255
Views: 11971

Re: Today's Football 20-12-20

Detest both of these football clubs

I think Leeds have been punching way above there weight so far and I fully expect them to be involved in a relegation scrap at some point in the season
by Top Claret
Sun Dec 20, 2020 11:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The next 4 fixtures pivotal to our season
Replies: 28
Views: 2182

Re: The next 4 fixtures pivotal to our season

We have gained 9pts from the last 6 games which is top half form, so I would be expecting a minimum return of 6pts from the next 4
by Top Claret
Sun Dec 20, 2020 11:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Danny Ings injured again
Replies: 33
Views: 4123

Re: Danny Ings injured again

I never get the love in with Glen Little who more or less walked out on us
by Top Claret
Sun Dec 20, 2020 7:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wolves Forum
Replies: 59
Views: 8721

Re: Wolves Forum

Wolves was my 1st away game 3rd April 1965 we won
1-2
by Top Claret
Sat Dec 19, 2020 9:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Turkey
Replies: 19
Views: 2215

Re: Turkey

Went to Turkey last October because there was no where else open due to covid and loved it
by Top Claret
Sat Dec 19, 2020 9:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Strictly
Replies: 433
Views: 43771

Re: Strictly

Can't believe anyone could enjoy watching that shote
by Top Claret
Sat Dec 19, 2020 9:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wolves Forum
Replies: 59
Views: 8721

Re: Wolves Forum

Some good stuff there from the Wolves who they know their football, they respect and understand stand us
by Top Claret
Sat Dec 19, 2020 2:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Football 19-12-20
Replies: 137
Views: 4590

Re: Today's Football 19-12-20

Palace are capable of playing exciting football but they lack the charecter to go any higher than mid table.

I can see Palace struggling to recover from this and getting sucked into the relegation area
by Top Claret
Sat Dec 19, 2020 10:32 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Aston Villa v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 71
Views: 13707

Re: Aston Villa v Burnley - Player Ratings

Both Brownhill and Westwood are hit and miss. Of the pair I think that Westwood as been disappointing, he is not the same player he was last season.
by Top Claret
Sat Dec 19, 2020 10:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The next 4 fixtures pivotal to our season
Replies: 28
Views: 2182

Re: The next 4 fixtures pivotal to our season

Has long as our lads stay clear of the plum duff all 4 of these games are winnable.

Wolves and Fulham both have poor records at the turf
Leeds look nothing special
Sheffield United are dead in the water

I predict 8pts