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by Duffer_
Mon Feb 27, 2023 9:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Anass credited with Huddersfield goal
Replies: 21
Views: 2486

Re: Anass credited with Huddersfield goal

I don't understand why Barnes was ever credited with it, not that he was particularly claiming it. Why was anyone guessing that he got a touch when there was no video evidence to support it? Feel aggrieved for those who had Anass as first goalscorer.
by Duffer_
Sun Feb 26, 2023 10:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Unbeaten at home.
Replies: 17
Views: 1141

Re: Unbeated at home.

Craigyp01 wrote:
Sun Feb 26, 2023 10:48 pm
Thanks Duffer_ that was the info I was looking for.
No problem Craigyp01. A great article on John Haworth if you're interested. If not, it's still a great article :D

https://www.uptheclarets.com/john-hawor ... ember-1924
by Duffer_
Sun Feb 26, 2023 10:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Unbeaten at home.
Replies: 17
Views: 1141

Re: Unbeated at home.

Craigyp01 wrote:
Sun Feb 26, 2023 10:44 pm
All good comments, but do we know if this is a record for a manager?

I don't know of a longer unbeated home start for a new manager
I think that's exactly what Dave was saying. Longest unbeatedededed home start for a new manager.
by Duffer_
Sun Feb 26, 2023 10:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Unbeaten at home.
Replies: 17
Views: 1141

Re: Unbeated at home.

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by Duffer_
Sun Feb 26, 2023 10:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Unbeaten at home.
Replies: 17
Views: 1141

Re: Unbeated at home.

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by Duffer_
Sun Feb 26, 2023 12:26 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Huddersfield - Player Ratings
Replies: 52
Views: 5310

Re: Burnley v Huddersfield - Player Ratings

Muric 7
Roberts 9
Beyer 9
Ekdal 9
Maatsen 9
Cullen 10
Brownhill 9
JBG 9
Zaroury 8
Tella 7
Barnes 8

Obafemi 8
Taylor 7
Foster 6
by Duffer_
Sun Feb 26, 2023 12:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Huddersfield Vlog
Replies: 12
Views: 2898

Re: Huddersfield Vlog

His day peaked with a 2/10 sausage. Still, at least I heard the Uddersfield chant repertoire because it wasn't audible in the home stands. Poor effort from them, including the vlog.
by Duffer_
Mon Feb 20, 2023 8:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Watford v West Brom
Replies: 66
Views: 3769

Re: Watford v West Brom

Commentator just mentioned Watford had to juggle their matchday squad to ensure they complied with Champ rules on homegrown players (7 of the 18 have to be homegrown). 33.9 ‘Home Grown Player’ shall mean a Player who irrespective of his nationality or age, has been registered with:- 33.9.1 his curre...
by Duffer_
Thu Feb 16, 2023 6:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Watford - Player Ratings
Replies: 89
Views: 6777

Re: Burnley v Watford - Player Ratings

Muric 4 Roberts 7 Ekdal 8 Beyer 7 Maatsen 7 Cullen 8 Brownhill 6 JBG 7 Tella 6 Zaroury 6 Barnes 7 Al-Dakhil 7 BPF 6 Foster 6 Twine 6 A "like" for Claretspice's observations on us missing the double pivot. Can only assume Brownhill was playing under orders because he just wasn't interested in coming ...
by Duffer_
Mon Feb 13, 2023 12:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leeds/Man U
Replies: 88
Views: 3520

Re: Leeds/Man U

I think you might be mistaking him putting his arms out and demanding the ball with "opportunities to play him in". I've seen every minute he's played for Utd and he's done OK but no more than that. To add to that...with Wout, you could freeze frame and make a case for playing him in or crossing to...
by Duffer_
Mon Feb 13, 2023 12:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leeds/Man U
Replies: 88
Views: 3520

Re: Leeds/Man U

If you watch any of their games there's loads of opportunities to play him in, or put a cross over for him, they don't. I think you might be mistaking him putting his arms out and demanding the ball with "opportunities to play him in". I've seen every minute he's played for Utd and he's done OK but...
by Duffer_
Sun Feb 12, 2023 11:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Preston vlog
Replies: 42
Views: 6002

Re: Preston vlog

Wasn't unique enough for me tbh. I'm gonna go with 5 out of 10.
by Duffer_
Sun Feb 12, 2023 7:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley Records
Replies: 57
Views: 5366

Re: Burnley Records

If yesterday was all about equalling records, Tuesday will be very special in attempting to create new ones. I make it, potentially, four new records that are at stake. I wonder if there's ever been a game in our long and illustrious history, in terms of creating numerous records, where so much dep...
by Duffer_
Sun Feb 12, 2023 1:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Preston - Player Ratings
Replies: 67
Views: 5643

Re: Burnley v Preston - Player Ratings

Muric 8
Roberts 8
Beyer 9
Ekdal 8
Maatsen 8
Cullen 9
Brownhill 8
Zaroury 8
JBG 8
Tella 10
Barnes 8

Foster 6
by Duffer_
Sun Feb 05, 2023 11:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Big money footballer with disconnected brain
Replies: 44
Views: 3989

Re: Big money footballer with disconnected brain

chipbutty wrote:
Sun Feb 05, 2023 11:34 pm
Surely, your mate in his studio flat, had a 6ft by 3ft space on his floor for you to kip on in aforementioned sleeping bag?
Having seen Bosscat on The Chase, I would have thought a 5' 4" by 3ft space would have been ample 😁
by Duffer_
Sun Feb 05, 2023 10:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spurs v City
Replies: 73
Views: 2551

Re: Spurs v City

Different side without De Bruyne - they have a huge hole to fill when he hangs it up Just half watching MOTD and I might have missed why Lewis was playing instead of KDB. I'm obviously not disagreeing with how important and wonderful a player he is but there was a moment in the second half where Al...
by Duffer_
Sun Feb 05, 2023 9:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Norwich v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 74
Views: 7005

Re: Norwich v Burnley - Player Ratings

RVclaret wrote:
Sun Feb 05, 2023 9:08 pm
Where did you get your xG out of interest?

FBref has it 0.4 v 1.2.
https://www.infogol.net/en/matches/resu ... -04/956206
by Duffer_
Sun Feb 05, 2023 9:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Norwich v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 74
Views: 7005

Re: Norwich v Burnley - Player Ratings

BPF 7 Roberts 7 Ekdal 8 Beyer 8 Maatsen 9 Cullen 8 Brownhill 7 JBG 6 Tella 7 Zaroury 7 Barnes 7 Vitinho 7 Odd game and bar a superb opening 15 mins, we didn't really create too much. This is reflected in the xG of 1.22 (vs Norwich 0.79) but I always had the feeling we could have found more if we nee...
by Duffer_
Sat Feb 04, 2023 11:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Team v Norwich
Replies: 121
Views: 10384

Re: Team v Norwich

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by Duffer_
Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 3424
Views: 449249

Re: January transfer window rumours.

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Surely not? :lol:
by Duffer_
Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Loans into Permanents...thoughts
Replies: 42
Views: 3388

Re: Loans into Permanents...thoughts

City sold 4 youngsters to Southampton last summer, all same age as THB or younger, for around 10-15m per player, with buyback clauses on each of ‘x’ amount, in case they become amazing. That’s how they seem to be doing it. Also THB’s contract is up the following summer so I think that rules out a l...
by Duffer_
Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Loans into Permanents...thoughts
Replies: 42
Views: 3388

Re: Loans into Permanents...thoughts

Maatsen 12-15m THB 12-15m Tella 10m Beyer 5-10m Those are all guesses but using previous transfers done by City/Chelsea of their youngsters as guidance. Beyer I’ve put 5-10m in case there’s a buy clause. No chance we can afford all 4. If it came down to it and we could get 2, I’d be all over THB an...
by Duffer_
Wed Feb 01, 2023 11:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 3424
Views: 449249

Re: January transfer window rumours.

Quicknick wrote:
Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:41 am
Do we know whether Blackburn missed out on O'Brien?
No, and seemingly neither do they. Meltdown on their board about the lack of comms.

https://www.brfcs.com/forums/topic/3638 ... /page/288/
by Duffer_
Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 3424
Views: 449249

Re: January transfer window rumours.

There is some fun to be had here for as long as the silence lasts from Blackburn's media team (and hopefully beyond).

https://www.brfcs.com/forums/topic/3638 ... /page/283/
by Duffer_
Wed Feb 01, 2023 7:59 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 3424
Views: 449249

Re: January transfer window rumours.

Rovers clinging on to the hope that they signed O'Brien last night after their media team clocked off (possible but seems unlikely) and a striker as they loaned Markanday out at the death (highly unlikely). Is it possible that they have signed no-one (not Craig Noone) other than Sorba this window, w...
by Duffer_
Tue Jan 31, 2023 9:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Deadline Day Burnley/Everton
Replies: 29
Views: 3948

Re: Deadline Day Burnley/Everton

Rowls wrote:
Tue Jan 31, 2023 9:35 pm
Chez Adams
Typical Rowls - can't even bring himself to type 'Che' :D
by Duffer_
Tue Jan 31, 2023 7:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 3424
Views: 449249

Re: January transfer window rumours.

SSN reporting Southampton in for 2 strikers, totalling £40m (one from Genk) and Bournemouth in for 2 players, totalling £45m. Huge sums for clubs staring over the PL precipice.
by Duffer_
Tue Jan 31, 2023 6:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 3424
Views: 449249

Re: January transfer window rumours.

Vegas Claret wrote:
Tue Jan 31, 2023 6:22 pm
looks like Rovers are after O'Bien from Forest, can we sign him just to **** them over
SSN saying 'in a deal worth £10m if they are promoted this season'. Hope for Forest's sake that the basic is £9.99m.
by Duffer_
Sun Jan 29, 2023 8:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sander Berge
Replies: 47
Views: 5313

Re: Sander Berge

claretburns wrote:
Sun Jan 29, 2023 8:33 pm
O'Brien is already off to West Brom isn't he?

I saw that the other day on Sky Sports as I thought he'd be a good signing here with out limited CM options.
Up to Forest I guess - not done until it's done. Just reporting what Nixon said re Sheff Utd, Berge & O'Brien.
by Duffer_
Sun Jan 29, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sander Berge
Replies: 47
Views: 5313

Re: Sander Berge

Targetman wrote:
Sun Jan 29, 2023 7:21 pm
Thought they were under a transfer embargo and can't sign anyone during this window?
Word is the sale proceeds from Berge transfer clears the payment arrears, the embargo is lifted, and they sign O'Brien.
by Duffer_
Sun Jan 29, 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sander Berge
Replies: 47
Views: 5313

Re: Sander Berge

According to Nixon, Sheff Utd want Lewis O'Brien (ex Hudds) from Forest as Berge's replacement.
by Duffer_
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 3424
Views: 449249

Re: January transfer window rumours.

"Burnley Football Club are delighted to announce the arrival of striker Michael Obafemi on a loan deal until the end of the season with the option to make the move permanent in the summer from Swansea City."

Option, rather than an obligation, to buy by the sounds of it.
by Duffer_
Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Artur Beterbiev vs Anthony Yarde
Replies: 29
Views: 1527

Re: Artur Beterbiev vs Anthony Yarde

Feck me - this is brutal. Big enough to bang, small enough to move quick. Fear for Yarde.
by Duffer_
Sat Jan 28, 2023 5:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ipswich v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 40
Views: 4489

Re: Ipswich v Burnley - Player Ratings

BPF 7
Vitinho 5
Beyer 6
Al-Dakhil 7
Taylor 6
Cork 5
Bastien 5
Tella 5
Twine 6
Churlinov 7
Rodriguez 5

Brownhill 6
Cullen 6
Zaroury 6
Foster 6
by Duffer_
Sat Jan 28, 2023 5:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Al-Dakhil
Replies: 62
Views: 8244

Re: Al-Dakhil

Another signing that looks comfortable on either foot (and I'm not talking about walking).
by Duffer_
Sat Jan 28, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Al-Dakhil
Replies: 62
Views: 8244

Re: Al-Dakhil

Carwin261 wrote:
Sat Jan 28, 2023 5:02 pm
Lyle looks like he’ll be an handful ,big doubts about Churnilov,& Bastien though.
I thought Churlinov did pretty well today. Was involved in 2 of our brighter moments.

Al-Dakhil was impressive right enough.
by Duffer_
Fri Jan 27, 2023 8:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 3424
Views: 449249

Re: January transfer window rumours.

Possibly … I like to perpetuate the image of a slightly eccentric , slightly whimsical and forgetful middle-aged academic … which is handy because I am actually an eccentric , slightly whimsical etc etc … Passwords are often a challenge 😂 I like to perpetuate the image of a complex chiselled hipste...
by Duffer_
Tue Jan 24, 2023 10:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Muric’s passing
Replies: 27
Views: 3047

Re: Muric’s passing

brexit wrote:
Tue Jan 24, 2023 10:07 pm
is he dead?
Not dead, just passed it.
by Duffer_
Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Southampton recall Bednarek
Replies: 5
Views: 1751

Re: Southampton recall Bednarek

Jones on recalling Jan Bednarek from his loan spell at Aston Villa: "Felt we needed a bit more experience, a leader, a voice. With greatest respect, we've got some young centre-backs, but some are in their first Premier League season, a tough league. "We could have signed someone new but someone who...
by Duffer_
Sun Jan 22, 2023 3:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 16 points clear of third
Replies: 97
Views: 9865

Re: 16 points clear of third

Every day seems to offer a new front runner for 'best of the rest' that might be capable of putting together a run of form. West Brom have certainly picked up but we are 21 points clear of them and they were soundly beaten on Friday. Likewise Boro, beaten by a decent Sunderland team today and 20 poi...
by Duffer_
Sat Jan 21, 2023 11:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Maatsen
Replies: 42
Views: 3844

Re: Maatsen

I opened this thread in the expectation that it was praising Maatsen for his general performance last night. I thought he was awesome and scored him a 9 in the player ratings. I had some reservations about his defending earlier in the season because of how gung-ho he seemed due to how advanced his p...
by Duffer_
Sat Jan 21, 2023 11:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 3424
Views: 449249

Re: January transfer window rumours.

Bore off Give Over 😂 J ust o nce K ompany i s n ot g enius! Sorry, I know it was childish - just a bit giddy about our window. It makes total sense to be recruiting in this window for a few reasons. We have a lot of loanees and the uncertainty that goes with that. We probably aren't paying the full...
by Duffer_
Sat Jan 21, 2023 10:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 3424
Views: 449249

Re: January transfer window rumours.

Really disappointed that we have done business in what is generally considered an over-priced January window. More importantly, it also adds weight to the argument that we bought the league. I've not even heard of these players.

Just once Kompany is not genius!
by Duffer_
Sat Jan 21, 2023 10:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v West Brom - Player Ratings
Replies: 68
Views: 5318

Re: Burnley v West Brom - Player Ratings

Muric 8
Roberts 7
Beyer 6
Taylor 9
Maatsen 9
Cullen 9
Brownhill 6
Bastien 6
Tella 7
Barnes 6
Zaroury 8

Rodriguez 6
Benson 6
by Duffer_
Wed Jan 18, 2023 8:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 3424
Views: 449249

Re: January transfer window rumours.

"A bid in excess of €5-million was tabled to Westerlo for his services, as per GVA, but it appears they are holding out for more as one of the most prized assets at present. Head coach Jonas De Roeck has made it clear he would like to hold on to the player ‘until the end of the season’. However, he ...
by Duffer_
Tue Jan 17, 2023 9:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 3424
Views: 449249

Re: January transfer window rumours.

Central striker. I’ve seen him play a couple of times this season he tends to drift to the left when defending but central when attacking. He’s rapid it would certainly be close to Tella. Saw him leave defenders in his dust on a few occasions this season (the thing that impressed me was he did it w...
by Duffer_
Tue Jan 17, 2023 7:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ken Bruce Sacked
Replies: 131
Views: 9260

Re: Ken Bruce Sacked

basil6345789 wrote:
Tue Jan 17, 2023 6:18 pm
It's far too specialised
Far too specialised for what? It is light entertainment; you either enjoy it, or you don't.
by Duffer_
Tue Jan 17, 2023 6:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 3424
Views: 449249

Re: January transfer window rumours.

HistoricalClaret wrote:
Tue Jan 17, 2023 6:22 pm
seems our friend Amir has vacated his house in Turkey and is flying the UK according to a few sources in Turkey
That is consistent with Besiktas moving on to a new midfield target...

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by Duffer_
Tue Jan 17, 2023 5:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ken Bruce Sacked
Replies: 131
Views: 9260

Re: Ken Bruce Sacked

Agreed. I resent my licence fee funding things like Rue Paul's Drag Race I always give everything a fair chance and I'm flattered that you pay so much attention to me. Thanks. What do you mean when you say you resent funding things like RuPaul's Drag Race? Do you mean all light entertainment shows?...
by Duffer_
Mon Jan 16, 2023 4:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Maatsen
Replies: 28
Views: 4468

Re: Maatsen

Is there a translation available? Dutch professional footballers can be found in every corner of the world, from the spotlights of the major European competitions to the more adventurous employment on other continents. In the Over de Grens section, Football Zone talks weekly with a player who is ac...