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by cricketfieldclarets
Thu Jul 15, 2021 12:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hudson-Odoi to switch allegiances to Ghana
Replies: 29
Views: 3628

Re: Hudson-Odoi to switch allegiances to Ghana

shame think he is a good player with good potential. Could be another Zaha that England miss out on.

Needs to get his career back on track though.
by cricketfieldclarets
Wed Jul 14, 2021 12:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chris Wood
Replies: 9
Views: 2906

Re: Chris Wood

On that basis alone we should be looking at a young striker who won’t mind being second fiddle but happy to step in when needed.
by cricketfieldclarets
Wed Jul 14, 2021 11:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Burnley Get Mee
Replies: 20
Views: 2372

Re: ARTICLE: Burnley Get Mee

People talk about the Mike duff signing. But surely mee has to be the best value for money of the lot?

Absolutely epitomises Burnley too.
by cricketfieldclarets
Wed Jul 14, 2021 11:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Worst feeling after a football match
Replies: 76
Views: 5799

Re: Worst feeling after a football match

All these folk who keep going on about fa cup defeats to the likes of Lincoln and Bournemouth haven't been following us very long to have them down as their worst feeling. I really couldn't care less about the cup competitions they mean nothing to me now we are an established Premier league club. P...
by cricketfieldclarets
Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Away tickets
Replies: 263
Views: 19036

Re: Away tickets

A rolling window is most logical. With points carrying over and overwriting previous points based on that logic. Some want like it but it makes most sense.
by cricketfieldclarets
Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The three stumbling penalties
Replies: 125
Views: 8281

Re: The three stumbling penalties

Without a shadow the blame lies squarely at Southgates door, what possessed the man to choose them penalty takers when more experienced players could have done is a complete mystery, it’s an absolute brainfart from GS of epic cataclysmic proportions. Let’s say stones took the last penalty and score...
by cricketfieldclarets
Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The three stumbling penalties
Replies: 125
Views: 8281

Re: The three stumbling penalties

Practicing meaningless penalties bear no comparison to one's in the final of a prestigious competition. In cricket parley practice is hitting a beachball with a tennis racket, the real thing is hitting a golf ball with a stick. It all comes down to bottle at the end of the day, and Sancho and Saka ...
by cricketfieldclarets
Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The three stumbling penalties
Replies: 125
Views: 8281

Re: The three stumbling penalties

One thing that hasn’t been picked up anywhere is that when Germany beat us and Southgate missed. We didn’t make one sub in that game in 120 minutes. We then went into that shootout with Robbie Fowler and Lea Ferdinand on the bench. Both of whom were brilliant finishers. We also had nick barmby and S...
by cricketfieldclarets
Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The three stumbling penalties
Replies: 125
Views: 8281

Re: The three stumbling penalties

I would like to see some stats but as a general rule it appears that the slow, stuttering, short runups are not for anyone unless they are world class penalty takers. It gives the keeper the possibility that they can see the strikers 'eyes'. I'd also appreciate any stats about the efficacy of smash...
by cricketfieldclarets
Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best feeling after a football match
Replies: 38
Views: 2482

Re: Best feeling after a football match

Will have to think about this one. A really pleasing one was Preston away when Barton scored. Brilliant game, following, atmosphere, day etc. Also the Arthur gnohere game there too. We were always neck and neck with Preston but they just seemed to be a bit better. So to get so many key wins over the...
by cricketfieldclarets
Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Worst feeling after a football match
Replies: 76
Views: 5799

Re: Worst feeling after a football match

Spurs semi-final we could well have beaten Man Utd in that final had we progressed. Coventry 2002 we won but mossed out on the play-offs by 1 (ONE) goal, and we'd looked like running away with the league at Xmas. Numerous cup exits, notably Bournemouth & Lincoln both at the 5th round stage when a r...
by cricketfieldclarets
Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Worst feeling after a football match
Replies: 76
Views: 5799

Re: Worst feeling after a football match

The first two posts on this thread answer it for me, the semi in 1974 and Crewe in 1987 and I will never feel like that again. That was the night I thought my club had gone. My mate's dad was on the coach that night and he was so worried about me that he phoned the following day to see if I was OK....
by cricketfieldclarets
Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Proper Parenting!
Replies: 7
Views: 1721

Re: Proper Parenting!

Never knew Tim vine was a claret. Brilliant news, great comedian.
by cricketfieldclarets
Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Worst feeling after a football match
Replies: 76
Views: 5799

Re: Worst feeling after a football match

I remember as a kid being absolutely gutted by euro 96 and France 98 knockouts. Then as I was a bit older Brazil 2002, Portugal 2004 and 2008 and then finally Germany 2010. I watched all those on tv weirdly. After that I even when I attended games I had either become accustomed to it or just didn’t ...
by cricketfieldclarets
Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Embarrassed to be an England fan
Replies: 127
Views: 11140

Re: Embarrassed to be an England fan

I watched on ESPN, the booing was loud and the commentators commented on it........as did i on one of these threads during the game.(Elizabeths) It's classless & not in the spirit of the occasion. It's a Big stadium with lots of speakers, maybe you were under one of them. The usual Gammons no doubt...
by cricketfieldclarets
Tue Jul 13, 2021 12:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The three stumbling penalties
Replies: 125
Views: 8281

Re: The three stumbling penalties

The first time I’ve seen his long delay in taking the penalty mentioned today. I said to my son at the time, the ref has already blown his whistle to take the penalty what’s he waiting for. He seemed to wait until there was no crowd noise then begin his now much criticised approach. For me he eithe...
by cricketfieldclarets
Tue Jul 13, 2021 12:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The three stumbling penalties
Replies: 125
Views: 8281

Re: The three stumbling penalties

Pickford must be one of the best dead ball kickers in the squad. Hindsight is a great thing but Southgate missed a trick in not giving him a spot kick. The guy had played a blinder, his confidence was sky high after saving an Italian penalty and he was in position - meaning that he didn’t have make...
by cricketfieldclarets
Tue Jul 13, 2021 12:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Embarrassed to be an England fan
Replies: 127
Views: 11140

Re: Embarrassed to be an England fan

What a sad state of affairs when the England team have reached their first final in 55 years and our players have to come out after the final and address racist abuse for missing a penalty. Southgate and the players should be supported for doing so well overall, not tore down and sh!t upon at the f...
by cricketfieldclarets
Tue Jul 13, 2021 12:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Embarrassed to be an England fan
Replies: 127
Views: 11140

Re: Embarrassed to be an England fan

Top Claret wrote:
Mon Jul 12, 2021 10:29 pm
My mates lad with his 3 mates travelled down from Liverpool without tickets and they all got in, he sent his dad a video of themselves inside the stadium.
100% more than 60k in there.
by cricketfieldclarets
Tue Jul 13, 2021 12:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Embarrassed to be an England fan
Replies: 127
Views: 11140

Re: Embarrassed to be an England fan

I would say that the police prescence was similar to what I have seen before at big games at Wembley, the problem was the amount of people in the area. We were talking to a couple of police officers at the turnstiles who told us that official police estimates were that around a quarter of a million...
by cricketfieldclarets
Mon Jul 12, 2021 11:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Embarrassed to be an England fan
Replies: 127
Views: 11140

Re: Embarrassed to be an England fan

I think the authorities in this country have got a bit complacent when it comes to policing at football. There's so little trouble these days they just seem to think a few stewards can handle it, so on the odd occasion there is bother they simply can't cope. I was there on Sunday and couldn't belie...
by cricketfieldclarets
Mon Jul 12, 2021 11:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Embarrassed to be an England fan
Replies: 127
Views: 11140

Re: Embarrassed to be an England fan

There was plenty of booing going on during the Italian national anthem...End of! There really wasn’t. Certainly not audible in and around where I was. And I have a video of the anthems where the Italian anthem was actually applauded. Where did you see / hear it? I actually don’t think booing the an...
by cricketfieldclarets
Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Nathan Collins
Replies: 77
Views: 10858

Re: Nathan Collins

Maybe he bides his time. He’s only 20.
by cricketfieldclarets
Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Trippier and co
Replies: 31
Views: 4408

Re: Trippier and co

Gordaleman wrote:
Mon Jul 12, 2021 12:38 pm
Could the miracle still happen? Could Tripps still come back to Burnley in this window? If only.
Never while he wants to be a regular for England. And he would never sacrifice the earning potential and part of being a key man in that England squad to play for us. Why should he.
by cricketfieldclarets
Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Nathan Collins
Replies: 77
Views: 10858

Re: Nathan Collins

Newcastleclaret93 wrote:
Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:36 pm
Looks a promising player, just not sure how he gets into the team if Tarks stays.

Let’s hope we don’t have another Gibson.
If we sign Phillips, Rice and Trippier we could opt for the England formation 😂
by cricketfieldclarets
Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Embarrassed to be an England fan
Replies: 127
Views: 11140

Re: Embarrassed to be an England fan

Speaking to my neighbour this evening, who was working at Wembley Stadium last night, he told me that the number of fans who forced entry into the stadium without ticket was in the thousands but the authorities obviously want to play down the actual numbers. Initial news reports were that only a sm...
by cricketfieldclarets
Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The three stumbling penalties
Replies: 125
Views: 8281

Re: The three stumbling penalties

Southgate said he’d decided who’d take the penalties based on what he’d seen in the training sessions, presumably that comment is based on those players who were willing to take one. Rashford knows exactly how to smash the ball, I’m stunned with his pathetic run up, as for the other two lads they l...
by cricketfieldclarets
Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The three stumbling penalties
Replies: 125
Views: 8281

Re: The three stumbling penalties

Personally it was rashfords penalty that was most disappointing. Score that. We control the shootout. And probably go onto win. It wasn’t even the daft run up that got me most. He took a full 18 seconds from whistle going to kicking ball. He stood there for 18 seconds trying to psyche out the keeper...
by cricketfieldclarets
Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Nathan Collins
Replies: 77
Views: 10858

Re: Nathan Collins

Yeah. One of if not my favourite clarets was vokes. But Dyche knew it was time to move him on.
by cricketfieldclarets
Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Embarrassed to be an England fan
Replies: 127
Views: 11140

Re: Embarrassed to be an England fan

“They” aren’t fans. I’m very uneasy at being labelled a racist because of these incidents. What I find disgusting is all those that jumped on the bandwagon over this past month, enjoying our sport, our achievements to then jump back off it last night and label all over us over the actions of a few....
by cricketfieldclarets
Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Embarrassed to be an England fan
Replies: 127
Views: 11140

Re: Embarrassed to be an England fan

Today I have a sick feeling and it is nothing to do with the result. I am proud of the team and their performance throughout this competition. As individuals and as a group they have done us all proud. However the "fans" or at least a vocal minority have once again brought shame upon us. Running am...
by cricketfieldclarets
Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Nathan Collins
Replies: 77
Views: 10858

Nathan Collins

Was stood with a Stoke fan last night at the game. Got into the subject of ex players between the two. He has watched Stoke and England for 40+ years and said he is one of the best centre halves he has seen anywhere at that age and he is convinced we have signed a £40m+ centre half. Said he will go ...
by cricketfieldclarets
Sun Jul 11, 2021 11:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Trippier and co
Replies: 31
Views: 4408

Re: Trippier and co

Italy deserved to win I think on balance a draw was the fair result before penalties but they were much more confident after the goal and especially when they knew pens were looming. Really disappointing that the three forwards who came on are the ones who miss the pens. Rashfords in particular is ...
by cricketfieldclarets
Sun Jul 11, 2021 11:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Trippier and co
Replies: 31
Views: 4408

Re: Trippier and co

He did I thought he was excellent. His deliveries into the box and his work ethic are first class. Have I just watched a bit of “friction” at the end there? Didn’t look at all happy when spking to GS. All dressed up in a cuddle but it looked anything but cosy. I hope that’s the case and he’s not ha...
by cricketfieldclarets
Sun Jul 11, 2021 11:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Trippier and co
Replies: 31
Views: 4408

Trippier and co

Heartbreaking that. But to see trippier perform like he did on the big stage against Italy was brilliant to see. The entire team and manager ought to be proud. They’ve made an entire nation fall back in love with the national team and given us all something to watch and shout about when we’ve needed...
by cricketfieldclarets
Sat Jul 10, 2021 10:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Everton away in September
Replies: 20
Views: 2957

Re: Everton away in September

We occasionally parked on that petrol station too 😂
by cricketfieldclarets
Sat Jul 10, 2021 10:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Countdown to 2020 Euro Final England v Italy
Replies: 71
Views: 4627

Re: Countdown to 2020 Euro Final England v Italy

Our main issue is if we go to extra time or it’s tight late on. Their gamesmanship will 100% come into it. We absolutely have more energy and pace especially in the positions it matters.
by cricketfieldclarets
Sat Jul 10, 2021 10:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Everton away in September
Replies: 20
Views: 2957

Re: Everton away in September

Just been told the Elm tree pub has been bulldozed. Shame as I usually have a few pints in there. It's where all the Everton fans from Burnley usually drink. The spoons is a good one near Goodison but you have to get there early for a seat. Gets very busy. No way that’s where we park and drink at t...
by cricketfieldclarets
Sat Jul 10, 2021 4:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New LABELS shop opened
Replies: 3
Views: 1422

Re: New LABELS shop opened

That’s a great effort. Particularly given how long it’s been closed and how much people’s pay has been affected.
by cricketfieldclarets
Sat Jul 10, 2021 4:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Everton away in September
Replies: 20
Views: 2957

Re: Everton away in September

I agree about the view but i like Goodison for it"s charm and being from Denmark it is also fun to see the location right next to where people live instead of being located in the middle of nowhere. Great away day. Probably my favourite. Proper ground. Youl get tickets easy I’m sure. Would be happy...
by cricketfieldclarets
Sat Jul 10, 2021 3:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Countdown to 2020 Euro Final England v Italy
Replies: 71
Views: 4627

Re: Countdown to 2020 Euro Final England v Italy

I think it will be nil nil and then we lose on penalties. Does that make me a miserable b@stard? I actually also think it will be a close draw. Think four of the finals Italy have been in have been a draw plus another that was decided on a replay. We have the players to do it though. But so do they.
by cricketfieldclarets
Sat Jul 10, 2021 10:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How does this compare to the last time we had a BFC Wembley final interest ?
Replies: 54
Views: 4157

Re: How does this compare to the last time we had a BFC Wembley final interest ?

I’m excited and Nervous isn’t the right word but something to that affect. Desperately hope England win. And I will be at the game and can’t wait to watch it live, sample the atmosphere and hope for the country England do it. If they don’t I will be disappointed and there will be plenty of what ifs ...
by cricketfieldclarets
Fri Jul 09, 2021 8:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: player of the tournament
Replies: 23
Views: 2472

Re: player of the tournament

Definitely one of best players this tournament.

Kyle Walker has also been fantastic every game.
by cricketfieldclarets
Thu Jul 08, 2021 11:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: " The Athletic " ... problems in French Euro Squad !
Replies: 29
Views: 4150

Re: " The Athletic " ... problems in French Euro Squad !

We will agree to disagree. His medal haul is nowhere near the level it should be for a player of his calibre.
by cricketfieldclarets
Thu Jul 08, 2021 11:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Boris Johnson doesn't want booing at the final
Replies: 111
Views: 8249

Re: Boris Johnson doesn't want booing at the final

I don’t get this sudden shock at booing in football. The obviously racist stuff aside it’s all part of the pantomime of football where the opposition are the enemy for 90 minutes. I suspect that the majority who are getting their knickers in a twist have never set foot in a ground or ever really su...
by cricketfieldclarets
Thu Jul 08, 2021 10:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: " The Athletic " ... problems in French Euro Squad !
Replies: 29
Views: 4150

Re: " The Athletic " ... problems in French Euro Squad !

tim_noone wrote:
Thu Jul 08, 2021 10:21 pm
Hes sh!te...pure n simple stop dressing it up :roll:
He has his moments. But he then thinks jobs done. See goal against Switzerland
by cricketfieldclarets
Thu Jul 08, 2021 10:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: " The Athletic " ... problems in French Euro Squad !
Replies: 29
Views: 4150

Re: " The Athletic " ... problems in French Euro Squad !

So because he's not the midfielder EVER he has no right to celebrate? Lol ok He's the best midfielder in his position in the premier league. He can't single handedly win the league or euros because if we're talking on the pitch what an earth did kante offer the whole tournament? Absolutely he can c...
by cricketfieldclarets
Thu Jul 08, 2021 10:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Boris Johnson doesn't want booing at the final
Replies: 111
Views: 8249

Re: Boris Johnson doesn't want booing at the final

Italy’s national anthem is worth the entrance fee alone. Incredible passion, pride and energy.

I have Italian friends. And love the place.

But I will be booing it loud and proud with thousands of others pre match. It’s part of the pantomime.
by cricketfieldclarets
Thu Jul 08, 2021 9:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: " The Athletic " ... problems in French Euro Squad !
Replies: 29
Views: 4150

Re: " The Athletic " ... problems in French Euro Squad !

Pogba has been one of the standout players of the tournament imo. As for his celebration nothing wrong with that it's what you see all kids doing and imitating. Think you see what he's really like in the dressing room very vocal and bringing the team together. It’s always about pogba with pogba. Sa...
by cricketfieldclarets
Thu Jul 08, 2021 9:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: " The Athletic " ... problems in French Euro Squad !
Replies: 29
Views: 4150

Re: " The Athletic " ... problems in French Euro Squad !

TsarBomba wrote:
Sun Jul 04, 2021 9:42 am
Benzema blackmailing a former team mate tells you all you need to know about his character and personality.

Wasn’t their a similar falling out at a major tournament in the 2000’s?
2010 was one