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by Pimlico_Claret
Wed Nov 21, 2018 10:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Travellers have taken over Thwaite's Brewery site in Blackburn
Replies: 134
Views: 15471

Re: Travellers have taken over Thwaite's Brewery site in Blackburn

Devils_Advocate wrote:Id rather live next door to them than small minded idiots like you
Post your address and it could be arranged.
by Pimlico_Claret
Wed Nov 21, 2018 10:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Matthew Hedges
Replies: 4
Views: 921

Re: Matthew Hedges

Shocking case of a British citizen facing decades in jail,with friends like this who needs enemies. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-46294457 the UK government has to take action over this affair surely. Probably be as bothered as they are about the state sponsored Saudi murder recently. ...
by Pimlico_Claret
Wed Nov 21, 2018 10:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Passing on hospital parking tickets good or bad ?
Replies: 24
Views: 2104

Re: Passing on hospital parking tickets good or bad ?

If it's free in Wales, why not in England? United Kingdom my ar*e!
by Pimlico_Claret
Mon Nov 19, 2018 9:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jimmy Dunne
Replies: 14
Views: 2962

Re: Jimmy Dunne

Bosscat wrote:0-0 and Jimmy didn't feature off the bench
There will still be some on here posting MOM and what a hat trick!
by Pimlico_Claret
Mon Nov 19, 2018 7:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rita Simons
Replies: 38
Views: 5452

Re: Rita Simons

You can tell when there hasn't been a match to comment on for a while.
by Pimlico_Claret
Thu Nov 15, 2018 10:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Calum Wilson England class?
Replies: 38
Views: 3931

Re: Calum Wilson England class?

Are we donating £250000 to him for this contribution to English football.
by Pimlico_Claret
Thu Nov 15, 2018 9:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Scudamore - I hope we told them to do one
Replies: 237
Views: 20644

Re: Scudamore - I hope we told them to do one

I'll certainly not be buying any 'refreshments' at the Newcastle game. Hopefully all clarets follow suit. What refreshments? Bamber bridge had real ales on draft, chips and gravy or curry sauce. What have we improved in in all our time in the Premier league, sweet FA, yet we can spunk a quarter of ...
by Pimlico_Claret
Thu Nov 15, 2018 9:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: VAR, the transfer window and a few quid for Scudamore
Replies: 12
Views: 1788

Re: ARTICLE: VAR, the transfer window and a few quid for Scudamore

To give some background figures in relation to #Scudamore payment. In 2017 FA Premier League Ltd generated £2.97 billion in TV/sponsor money, had £1.6 billion of cash in the bank, paid £198 million to grass roots, charities & EFL solidarity payments & total wage bill £16.7million https://t.co/FgTx9...
by Pimlico_Claret
Thu Nov 15, 2018 9:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v USA
Replies: 45
Views: 3873

Re: England v USA

Creosoteing my garden fence
by Pimlico_Claret
Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Scudamore - I hope we told them to do one
Replies: 237
Views: 20644

Re: Scudamore - I hope we told them to do one

Mike Garlick on Facebook asking us to donate to BFC in the community and Alzheimers, cos he's walking to Huddersfield away.
HELLO Mike, £250000 just been given to a very rich man. Priorities please!
by Pimlico_Claret
Thu Nov 15, 2018 3:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Scudamore - I hope we told them to do one
Replies: 237
Views: 20644

Re: Scudamore - I hope we told them to do one

Statement just released from me - Dear Burnley Football Club, I have no wish to indirectly contribute to the blackmail-based pay off to Richard Scudamore. Consequently I am cancelling my direct debit. Congratulations on helping to further increase the gulf between the average fan and the Premier lea...
by Pimlico_Claret
Tue Nov 13, 2018 9:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jeremy Corbyn
Replies: 191
Views: 15738

Re: Jeremy Corbyn

Spijed wrote:So what did you think of Boris Johnson being foreign secretary and turning up at those global events looking like he'd slept on a park bench?

Wonder why you were not outraged in the same way?
His tie was straight.
by Pimlico_Claret
Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Scudamore - I hope we told them to do one
Replies: 237
Views: 20644

Re: Scudamore - I hope we told them to do one

Having attended the Len Johnrose charity game at the weekend which apparently raised £10k(which is great), I find this absolutely disgusting. I know a large number of long standing supporters of various clubs, including Burnley, who have fallen out of love with the game and don't attend anymore due ...
by Pimlico_Claret
Sun Nov 11, 2018 4:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lenny Johnrose
Replies: 10
Views: 3272

Re: Lenny Johnrose

Enjoyable afternoon, cheap draft beer, chips and gravy available (take note Burnley catering), and a chance to see some great ex-Clarets helping out an old team mate. I think it ended up 10-7 to Swansea,lost count towards the end. Some funny moments, someone shouted "C'mon Ternent, get it sorted" at...
by Pimlico_Claret
Sun Nov 11, 2018 10:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lenny Johnrose
Replies: 10
Views: 3272

Lenny Johnrose

Just a reminder that the Clarets legends v Swansea legends match takes place today, 1.00 pm at Bamber Bridge. Hope there's a good turnout for Len.
by Pimlico_Claret
Thu Nov 08, 2018 10:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mark Hughes
Replies: 33
Views: 4770

Re: Mark Hughes

Not sacked, mis heard news report. Vice chairman gone, no doubt Hughes will follow after next defeat.
by Pimlico_Claret
Tue Nov 06, 2018 8:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: People burning a Grenfell Tower effigy
Replies: 86
Views: 7120

Re: People burning a Grenfell Tower effigy

Imagine if the Police had been as prompt in arresting the owners of flats in Grenfell who illegally sub let and led to innocent people dying. That was one of the reasons why the authorities took so long to identify the victims and provide a total number of victims, as they had no idea who was actua...
by Pimlico_Claret
Mon Nov 05, 2018 9:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Central midfield. Might McNeil be the answer?
Replies: 32
Views: 3625

Re: Central midfield. Might McNeil be the answer?

elwaclaret wrote:Putting an 18 year old kid in our team right now could well end his career before it has a chance to get going.
Unfortunately, at the moment, a lot of our players look like their careers have ended.
by Pimlico_Claret
Mon Nov 05, 2018 9:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rooney's last cap ....
Replies: 37
Views: 3332

Re: Rooney's last cap ....

First World problems, pathetic really when looked at in context.
by Pimlico_Claret
Sun Nov 04, 2018 6:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tarkowski hate
Replies: 31
Views: 4782

Re: Tarkowski hate

It was a poor showing from him yesterday, but he hasn't been anything like the problem in the previous 9 games. Much of the time he's been one of the better performers. In a way his performance yesterday sums up our problems at present as in every week it's 2 or 3 players having a right stinker or ...
by Pimlico_Claret
Sun Nov 04, 2018 6:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bohemian Rhapsody
Replies: 51
Views: 5909

Re: Bohemian Rhapsody

Watched it last week, not a huge Queen fan but probably, like most people, happy enough to enjoy a fair few of their songs. Just remember, critics, it's a film, not a documentary about Freddie Mercury's private life.
by Pimlico_Claret
Sat Nov 03, 2018 3:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tarky's new motor
Replies: 66
Views: 9598

Re: Tarky's new motor

Steve1956 wrote:Time to give him a rest..the England call up has gone to this fellas head!
It certainly hasn't gone to his feet!
by Pimlico_Claret
Tue Oct 30, 2018 11:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is the problem Joe Hart...?
Replies: 81
Views: 7455

Re: Is the problem Joe Hart...?

Mentioned to a colleague (City fan) about this bizarre indifference towards Joe Hart. He said you'd be getting beat by cricket scores if it wasn't for him mate. Funny how fans / posters complain about lack of ambition etc and then start to wonder if signing a player with 70 international caps is no...
by Pimlico_Claret
Tue Oct 30, 2018 6:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Halloween now offensive
Replies: 43
Views: 4175

Re: Halloween now offensive

Spot on. When we were kids, holding a banger in your hand was a rite of passage. If you dropped it before it went off, you were ridiculed. Nicking other gangs bonfire wood was exciting, cos they might catch you and batter you. The nicking wood ended up becoming setting others bonfires off early. On...
by Pimlico_Claret
Mon Oct 29, 2018 9:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Next four matches
Replies: 22
Views: 2719

Re: Next four matches

Reminds me of the Rovers, Portsmouth, Wolves, Bolton games in our first Premier season, we didn't do too well then, let's hope we've learned a lot since then.
by Pimlico_Claret
Mon Oct 29, 2018 9:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tarky's new motor
Replies: 66
Views: 9598

Re: Tarky's new motor

Simply a thread about the ever increasing disconnect between today's professional footballers and the supporters of their team, relevant only by our recent elevation to the so called top flight, and this seasons poor start.
by Pimlico_Claret
Sun Oct 21, 2018 1:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A star is born
Replies: 20
Views: 3708

Re: A star is born

Pleasantly surprised at Gaga''s acting ability after not being impressed with her American Horror appearance last year. Really powerful performances from the leads.
by Pimlico_Claret
Sat Oct 20, 2018 12:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Clarets and Swansea legends to meet for Lenny
Replies: 7
Views: 1418

Re: ARTICLE: Clarets and Swansea legends to meet for Lenny

Where are tickets available from or have I missed that detail? Edited, small print at the bottom of the picture, should've gone to Specsavers.
by Pimlico_Claret
Fri Oct 19, 2018 7:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kendal's Of Deansgate To Shut
Replies: 24
Views: 3868

Re: Kendal's Of Deansgate To Shut

ElectroClaret wrote:Part of House of Fraser, now owned by Sports Direct.
Been there 186 years, a Manchester institution.
Shame, really, Sports Direct blaming the landlords.
No massive surprise, tbh.
I always wonder what the benefit of an empty property is to a landlord, no rent being paid?
by Pimlico_Claret
Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Busby Babes at the Turf
Replies: 19
Views: 2798

Re: Busby Babes at the Turf

Nonayforever wrote:I must be watching too much porn, I thought it said
" busty babes".
Glad you said that first
by Pimlico_Claret
Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Universal credit rollout delayed
Replies: 65
Views: 5092

Re: Universal credit rollout delayed

basil6345789 wrote:Isn't the prime objective of all this to make people claim less and earn more themselves?
Ultimately, but not to force them to commit suicide in the short term. Bankrolling the corrupt financial institutions after the crash wasn't delayed, in fact it was ushered in immediately with no debate.
by Pimlico_Claret
Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Solution to Irish hard border problem
Replies: 44
Views: 4160

Re: Solution to Irish hard border problem

Gate with a latch
by Pimlico_Claret
Tue Oct 16, 2018 7:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Universal credit rollout delayed
Replies: 65
Views: 5092

Re: Universal credit rollout delayed

My partner and myself both self employed are now in this Universal Credit farce. Are we getting less than Tax Credits yes but that isn't the issue. Here is some of our experiences. 1. The extra admin involved in the monthly reporting is just nothing but a pain to both us and our accountants 2. To d...
by Pimlico_Claret
Tue Oct 16, 2018 7:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Universal credit rollout delayed
Replies: 65
Views: 5092

Re: Universal credit rollout delayed

No sympathy from me! I live in her former constituency and am happy to take part of the credit for voting her out (genius move by Corbyn by the way to appoint the woman who defeated her in the election as her shadow). She isn’t however to blame for this particular shambles. Agree obviously that she...
by Pimlico_Claret
Tue Oct 16, 2018 6:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Universal credit rollout delayed
Replies: 65
Views: 5092

Re: Universal credit rollout delayed

Why the sympathy for the callous McVey having to implement this shambles. She was voted out of Parliament and decided to come back, like May with Brexit, if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. Neither of them were forced into their positions, unlike thousands of people who find themsel...
by Pimlico_Claret
Sun Oct 07, 2018 10:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 9 wins in 37 games.
Replies: 66
Views: 6521

Re: 9 wins in 37 games.

Did they do maths at your school Bill? 38 PL games / 4 = 9.5 * 3 = 28.5 11 draws 39.5 points 30 games left so 1 in 4 = 21 points + 8 we currently have = 29. Plus 6 more draws wouldn't be far from safety. 14 teams in the PL are scrapping to get these points by hook or by crook or as ugly as possible...
by Pimlico_Claret
Sun Oct 07, 2018 12:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Defour’s sad news (previously: Should Defour start v Huddersfield)
Replies: 73
Views: 8153

Re: Defour’s sad news (previously: Should Defour start v Huddersfield)

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Sad news. And he can have as long as it takes for me.
Wouldn't disagree on a personal level, but what profession /job allows unlimited time off for the death of a relative?
by Pimlico_Claret
Sun Oct 07, 2018 12:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Our Throw-ins
Replies: 12
Views: 1965

Re: Our Throw-ins

We have been crap at throw ins for the last ten years. Yesterday, towards the end of the game, Taylor had the ball ready to throw and the three nearest players all turned their backs to him,totally disinterested.
by Pimlico_Claret
Sun Oct 07, 2018 10:52 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What's Happened To Jack Cork?
Replies: 40
Views: 5508

Re: What's Happened To Jack Cork?

Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:Looks like he needs a rest. He’s a class player but nowhere near it at the moment.
Definitely needs a rest poor lad, 90 minutes work for £40 k a week, ridiculous expectation.
by Pimlico_Claret
Sat Oct 06, 2018 6:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Huddersfield - Player Ratings
Replies: 99
Views: 17698

Re: Burnley v Huddersfield - Player Ratings

Subs

"Wood 4 - I said he'd make no impact when he came on. He didn't. I'd have subbed him after he came on."

Said exactly the same, in the style of Dane Richards. He offered nothing more than Barnes had, which was nothing. Vydra must be wondering why he bothered coming here.
by Pimlico_Claret
Sat Oct 06, 2018 6:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche post match interviews v Huddersfield updated
Replies: 55
Views: 5941

Re: Dyche post match interviews v Huddersfield

I would have thought more of him had he simply said it was a poor performance and we were lucky to get a point, end of.
by Pimlico_Claret
Thu Oct 04, 2018 9:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Olympiakos
Replies: 17
Views: 2402

Re: Olympiakos

gawthorpe_view wrote:Wasn't to be either way, no worries, onwards and upwards.
Onwards and sideways more likely
by Pimlico_Claret
Thu Oct 04, 2018 7:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Olympiakos
Replies: 17
Views: 2402

Re: Olympiakos

Oh hell, here we go again.....
by Pimlico_Claret
Tue Sep 25, 2018 10:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: GoneforaBurton versus MIGHTY CLARETS
Replies: 261
Views: 20608

Re: GoneforaBurton versus MIGHTY CLARETS

We were not rubbish, we should have been 4-1 up by 60 minutes but again our finishing let us down and 2 chalked off by the ref. Howver Taking Defoe and Vydra off showed how 1 dimensional we are. Both of the war runing a master class down the centre with plenty of good intelligent passing football, ...
by Pimlico_Claret
Tue Sep 25, 2018 9:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: GoneforaBurton versus MIGHTY CLARETS
Replies: 261
Views: 20608

Re: GoneforaBurton versus MIGHTY CLARETS

Premier league survival, and ending up like West Brom, Stoke and Villa, just what I've wanted since 1973.
by Pimlico_Claret
Tue Sep 25, 2018 9:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: GoneforaBurton versus MIGHTY CLARETS
Replies: 261
Views: 20608

Re: GoneforaBurton versus MIGHTY CLARETS

[quote="piston broke"]Jordan Rhodes found his level. Hat trick at Wycombe.[/quote
Don't rate him, but any of our players look like a hat trick at a league one team tonight? Be careful what you take the **** out of.
by Pimlico_Claret
Tue Sep 11, 2018 10:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bolton facing administration..
Replies: 74
Views: 9096

Re: Bolton facing administration..

NL Claret wrote:Eddie Davies has passed away today.
Life often throws up these strangely timed coincidences
by Pimlico_Claret
Tue Sep 11, 2018 7:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley town centre refurbishment
Replies: 64
Views: 6793

Re: Burnley town centre refurbishment

A big improvement would be a clean up and facelift for Westgate from the Mitre lights down to Kwikfit / B&M Bargains traffic lights. The houses and retaining walls on the right hand side should be sand/water blasted and de-weeded, the disused car park just past Chorley Nissan be purchased & brought...
by Pimlico_Claret
Sun Sep 09, 2018 11:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leeds Liverpool Canal 1972
Replies: 22
Views: 3554

Re: Leeds Liverpool Canal 1972

South West Claret. wrote:Talking of the Kierby whats it being used for now if anything.
Apparently applied for listed building status and a blue plaque outside to recognize the talents of 1960s architecture.
by Pimlico_Claret
Sat Sep 08, 2018 10:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England vs Spain
Replies: 65
Views: 4082

Re: England vs Spain

Vegas Claret wrote:One of the worst refereeing displays I've ever seen
Didn't watch this match but caught first half hour of Switzerland v Iceland.
Haven't they got those extra officials behind the goals?
Obviously as much use as the linesman on the Longside last Sunday.