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by HiroshimaClaret
Sat Jan 14, 2017 3:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: bumford returns
Replies: 17
Views: 3958

Re: bumford returns

From the news items ive read that have come out in last hour indicate that Bamford was pulled from the squad once Chelsea informed Burnley about recalling him so the Sun were probably correct at the time of print so hardly lazy and embarrassing tually `Young stars` makes it sound like they are inte...
by HiroshimaClaret
Sat Jan 14, 2017 2:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mighty Clarets versus JayRods other mates
Replies: 510
Views: 34947

Re: Mighty Clarets versus JayRods other mates

Belgianclaret wrote:I'm a bit unstuck after seeing Madge ;)
ummmmmm....lovely indeed!
by HiroshimaClaret
Sat Jan 14, 2017 2:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: bumford returns
Replies: 17
Views: 3958

Re: bumford returns

The Sun`s headline (think it was) regards Burnley shows how utterly incompetent national journos truly are `Young Stars Bamford and Flanagan back for Burnley`. Pure laziness and no interest whatsoever in Burnley or any other team outside of the `big boys`. Embarrassing really.
by HiroshimaClaret
Sat Jan 14, 2017 2:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rovers demise bad for the game.
Replies: 79
Views: 8918

Re: Rovers demise bad for the game.

Saxoman wrote:To be seen right through.. Can't believe anyone would really believe I meant it! :)

Sorry again Hiroshima, I know its where you live of course..
No worries, mate. Have a good weekend barring events in Anglia today.
by HiroshimaClaret
Sat Jan 14, 2017 2:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mighty Clarets versus JayRods other mates
Replies: 510
Views: 34947

Re: Mighty Clarets versus JayRods other mates

The 2-year-old`s in bed and he`s wearing the lucky Burnley top so all is well and 3 points are hopefully on their way!
by HiroshimaClaret
Fri Jan 13, 2017 10:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arfield and Gudmundsson both doubtful
Replies: 36
Views: 6209

Re: Arfield and Gudmundsson both doubtful

Oh Kightly will run alright, after all he's a runner, but aside from a few fleeting moments (and yes I admit there have been some) there's zero end product with "Kights". I always think it''s the type of fan that used to give Junior Stanislas dog's abuse that will appreciate the efforts of Kightly....
by HiroshimaClaret
Fri Jan 13, 2017 9:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arfield and Gudmundsson both doubtful
Replies: 36
Views: 6209

Re: Arfield and Gudmundsson both doubtful

Oh dear, mentions of the inexplicable fans favourite "Kights". Time to be worried. I do understand your use of `inexplicable` regards Kightly and the Premier League - not saying he is of that standard at all but neither is Arfield. I, like a few others, like him (Kightly) as he at least runs at def...
by HiroshimaClaret
Fri Jan 13, 2017 8:38 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arfield and Gudmundsson both doubtful
Replies: 36
Views: 6209

Re: Arfield and Gudmundsson both doubtful

boatshed bill wrote:If I was manager (thankfully I'm not) I would do this:
Heaton,
Tarkowski, Keane, Mee,
Lowton, Defour,Barton, Hendrick,Ward,
Barnes, Gray
Has potential!!
by HiroshimaClaret
Fri Jan 13, 2017 8:26 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rovers demise bad for the game.
Replies: 79
Views: 8918

Re: Rovers demise bad for the game.

Rather tasteless naming yourself after a nuclear bombing.. :( Never minded your posts, Saxoman and a few have entertained me BUT this one HAS to be THE most non-sensical one I have ever read on this forum. It is beyond comprehension. As a Rovers fan and continuing on your favourite subject of names...
by HiroshimaClaret
Fri Jan 13, 2017 4:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rovers demise bad for the game.
Replies: 79
Views: 8918

Re: Rovers demise bad for the game.

Listing rather than listed I would have thought
by HiroshimaClaret
Fri Jan 13, 2017 4:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arfield and Gudmundsson both doubtful
Replies: 36
Views: 6209

Re: Arfield and Gudmundsson both doubtful

Have to maintain the back 4 (as much as I`d like to see Tarkowski play) Heaton (1) Lowton (9) Keane (3 - hopefully back to his best) Mee (2) Ward (5) Hendrick (7) (but I`d like Kightly) Marney (4) Defour (10) (don`t think he`ll pick Barton YET) Boyd (6) Gray (8) Barnes (11) ( ) name on team sheet by...
by HiroshimaClaret
Thu Jan 12, 2017 10:49 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Yuto Nagatomo/David Santon
Replies: 120
Views: 20355

Re: Yuto Nagatomo/David Santon

I would be ABSOLUTELY amazed if this were to happen. His fiance here is stating how excited she is to go and live in Milan - would love to be a fly on the wall when he says "actually, sweetheart, were moving to Burnley (in all likelihood the Ribble Valley)"

No chance
by HiroshimaClaret
Thu Jan 12, 2017 1:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fraggle Rock
Replies: 17
Views: 4245

Re: Fraggle Rock

Rowls wrote:There was a constant sense of mild menace in the Fraggle's lives, yes. They lived in constant fear of discovery by the humans of "outer space" and abject fear of the Gorks.
Sounds like my life now with the Japanese wife!!!!!! It must have been a premonition back when I was 9 or 10!!!
by HiroshimaClaret
Thu Jan 12, 2017 1:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Adnan januzaj
Replies: 46
Views: 8954

Re: Adnan januzaj

I suspect our history of hardly ever playing loan players under Dyche would put many a perspective signing and MORE importantly the parent club off Burnley. You would not blame them for thinking `what is the point?`.
by HiroshimaClaret
Thu Jan 12, 2017 1:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fraggle Rock
Replies: 17
Views: 4245

Re: Fraggle Rock

Don`t know why but always found `Fraggle Rock` a smidgeon creepy. I had a similar aversion to `Chorlton and the Wheelies` (think it was the witch!). I obviously had issues back then!!!
by HiroshimaClaret
Wed Jan 11, 2017 12:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Don`t know why but this really winds me up.
Replies: 3
Views: 1197

Re: Don`t know why but this really winds me up.

I may be wrong, but I can`t see any Burnley players, to coin a phrase used by Jake the poacher in `Withnail and I` (the best film ever made), "prancing like a tit".
by HiroshimaClaret
Wed Jan 11, 2017 12:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Don`t know why but this really winds me up.
Replies: 3
Views: 1197

Don`t know why but this really winds me up.

https://www.google.co.jp/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fd.ibtimes.co.uk%2Fen%2Ffull%2F1512627%2Fmamadou-sakho.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ibtimes.co.uk%2Fmamadou-sakho-drugs-ban-liverpool-stars-failed-test-suspension-extended-worldwide-by-fifa-1557944&docid=4xcx_XoDUu37BM&tbnid=nxGa7F5DYP06QM%3A&vet=...
by HiroshimaClaret
Tue Jan 10, 2017 12:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arfield and Gudmundsson
Replies: 37
Views: 11110

Re: Arfield and Gudmundsson

HendricksHair wrote:in fairness Ings did well in a relegated side in 14/15 and was playing well for Liverpool before his injury
You`re right of course. Just threw Ings in there as an example. Not comparing the two - have seen nothing of Bamford for the clarets whilst Ings was magnificent for us.
by HiroshimaClaret
Tue Jan 10, 2017 11:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ex-Claret Davis sacked at Crewe
Replies: 34
Views: 6069

Re: Ex-Claret Davis sacked at Crewe

Go on it is late so I'll say it... I wonder what the 'Fathers of Pendle' had to say about that :lol: Don`t you mean `Pendle`? It`s impossible to have Fathers of Pendle. Regardless, wouldn`t they be the biological and non-biological grandfathers of the daughters of Pendle (their father). I doubt the...
by HiroshimaClaret
Mon Jan 09, 2017 1:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Were you here...?
Replies: 106
Views: 12847

Re: Were you here...?

Rochdale at home was bad we'd hammered Crewe in the previous home game ... Preston at home made fools of us after we'd had a couple of decent results .. Wolves we were 2-1 up at home lost 5-2 and they brought half the crowd with them ... miserable times I`m sure against Wolves it could have been 7 ...
by HiroshimaClaret
Mon Jan 09, 2017 10:05 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ex-Claret Davis sacked at Crewe
Replies: 34
Views: 6069

Re: Ex-Claret Davis sacked at Crewe

joey13 wrote:Yes he is well I'll pass on your good wishes, not sure what your name is , unless of course you have always been known as Hiroshima:)
Steven Smith
by HiroshimaClaret
Sun Jan 08, 2017 10:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ex-Claret Davis sacked at Crewe
Replies: 34
Views: 6069

Re: Ex-Claret Davis sacked at Crewe

Chris Brennand Yes!!!! We weren`t really in any of the same classes but we were in the choir together - Chris of course did many a solo and was brilliant in `Daughters of Pendle`. I hope he is well. Please pass on my regards. Chris was possibly in many classes with Gareth Ainsworth and good friends...
by HiroshimaClaret
Sun Jan 08, 2017 2:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ex-Claret Davis sacked at Crewe
Replies: 34
Views: 6069

Re: Ex-Claret Davis sacked at Crewe

joey13 wrote:You will know my nephew then .
L`il Joey? Give it to me...
by HiroshimaClaret
Sun Jan 08, 2017 2:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ex-Claret Davis sacked at Crewe
Replies: 34
Views: 6069

Re: Ex-Claret Davis sacked at Crewe

Was in the same year at secondary school as Gareth Ainsworth. He wasn`t a bad player at all. A shame he was a Rovers fan.
by HiroshimaClaret
Sun Jan 08, 2017 11:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The problem with dropping Mee
Replies: 27
Views: 5699

Re: The problem with dropping Mee

Suspect PHYSICALLY Mee needed a rest more than Keane due to his more `full on` style of play.
by HiroshimaClaret
Sun Jan 08, 2017 10:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The problem with dropping Mee
Replies: 27
Views: 5699

Re: The problem with dropping Mee

ablueclaret wrote:is that we could end the season losing three centre-backs.
Agree with you quite regularly but this is ridiculous. Mee knows he is integral to our team. Suspect he`s first on the team sheet for Dyche.
by HiroshimaClaret
Sun Jan 08, 2017 10:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arfield and Gudmundsson
Replies: 37
Views: 11110

Re: Arfield and Gudmundsson

Has he really proven himself to be a 'top level championship player'? He's had one good season Michael Ricketts and Marvin Sordell managed that! I'd trust Dyche and the rest of the coaching staff who see him on a daily basis. One season is the nature of the beast in football. Didn`t Ings do the sam...
by HiroshimaClaret
Sun Jan 08, 2017 9:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arfield and Gudmundsson
Replies: 37
Views: 11110

Re: Arfield and Gudmundsson

Bit of a dickish move from Dyche by taking him on loan and not giving him a sniff at all, the young lad is trying to develop and could have gone elsewhere and got regular games, he came here and hasn't been given a sniff. He's certainly worthy of a chance too, he's proven himself to be a top level ...
by HiroshimaClaret
Sun Jan 08, 2017 9:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Which game/goals from last season do you...
Replies: 8
Views: 2147

Which game/goals from last season do you...

find yourself watching the most? I can`t help but give myself a fix of Brighton away at least once a week. I was back in the UK for that particular game and watched it on the box. Celebrating then not celebrating the disallowed goal followed by the ACTUAL goal by Keane will live long in the memory -...
by HiroshimaClaret
Sun Jan 08, 2017 2:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tom Cleverly
Replies: 143
Views: 24325

Re: Tom Cleverly

Never EVER rated him. Always looked like one of those pampered academy types who just enjoys the lifestyle. SAYING that, he did appear to come good last season under the hapless Martinez and looked quite impressive when I saw him. Doubt it is even an issue though as we will never meet his no doubt r...
by HiroshimaClaret
Sun Jan 08, 2017 2:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arfield and Gudmundsson
Replies: 37
Views: 11110

Re: Arfield and Gudmundsson

Cannot for the life of me understand why we took Bamford on loan in the first place. Failed to get any real game time at Crystal Palace and the loan arrangement was terminated early and he returned to Chelsea complaining that the experience had been "terrible" just sitting on the bench and never be...
by HiroshimaClaret
Sat Jan 07, 2017 2:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Yuto Nagatomo/David Santon
Replies: 120
Views: 20355

Re: Yuto Nagatomo/David Santon

:lol: :lol: Japanese actress do photo, Hiroshima? ;) https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQEA563SlBtCjSJNZunFszXPgrEkipZr5Y4WNcIxWnFr6nPu4VuEA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Airi Taira It`s the not the greatest photo but it was the best I could do with my camera.
by HiroshimaClaret
Sat Jan 07, 2017 9:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kamil Grosicki
Replies: 189
Views: 38925

Re: Kamil Grosicki

We DEFINITELY need someone `different` who will put the opposition defence on the back foot, even better on their arses. We don`t really have anyone of that ilk (Gray perhaps). Grosicki certainly looks like he would fit the bill and appears to be able to play anywhere in midfield or up front. The no...
by HiroshimaClaret
Sat Jan 07, 2017 8:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Yuto Nagatomo/David Santon
Replies: 120
Views: 20355

Re: Yuto Nagatomo/David Santon

Nagatomo is highly regarded here in japan and is a stalwart of the Japanese Samurai. He`s just got hitched to some actress here so very much doubt she`ll be looking to be spend her weekends at Boundary Mill. File under `not a cat in hell`s chance`. He`ll either move to another `premier`, big city cl...
by HiroshimaClaret
Sat Dec 31, 2016 2:09 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Narsingh
Replies: 80
Views: 15249

Re: Luciano Narsingh - Bid made

As exciting as he looks on youtube, would the form of Gudmundsson make it difficult for him to get into the team? We all know that Dyche is a framework kinda guy - would he sacrifice a winger with excellent defensive capabilities (Boyd) to find a berth for an out and out winger (looks like one anywa...
by HiroshimaClaret
Fri Dec 30, 2016 1:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Andre Gray
Replies: 372
Views: 44045

Re: Andre Gray

You are a little way off the mark because the ratio is 44%/56% including the goals scored this season. He has scored 3 in the first 10 minutes: 3 between 11 and 20 mins: 0 between 20 and 30 mins: 5 between 31 and 45 mins: 5 between 46 and 60 mins: 3 between 61 and 70 mins: 4 between 71 and 80 mins:...
by HiroshimaClaret
Fri Dec 30, 2016 12:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Andre Gray
Replies: 372
Views: 44045

Re: Andre Gray

Personally have lots of sympathy for Gray and really rate him. Thought he looked a little muscle-bound at the start of this season but maybe (slighty tongue-in-cheek) he was preparing for hoof ball tactics. I would be interested to know what percentage of his goals scored for Burnley have been in th...
by HiroshimaClaret
Wed Dec 28, 2016 1:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I like baked beans
Replies: 61
Views: 6203

Re: I like baked beans

Tuddybfc wrote:Ahaha have you got any access to Heinz in Japan? Good to see a classic rhyme continuing!
Yeah, there`s a COSTCO here and they`ve been selling the golden beans since June this year.
by HiroshimaClaret
Wed Dec 28, 2016 12:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I like baked beans
Replies: 61
Views: 6203

Re: I like baked beans

Living in Japan, Heinz Baked Beans have attained a Godlike status in my heart. My 2-year old son has also learned the ditty `Beans, beans...good for your heart. The more you eat, the more you fart.` Good times!!! Thank you Heinz
by HiroshimaClaret
Sat Dec 10, 2016 2:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The dreaded C word.
Replies: 140
Views: 22087

Re: The dreaded C word.

Wonderfully heartwarming news on the eve of a game. You have been through hell and have come out on the other side. Darkness followed by a rainbow. Take good care of yourself and enjoy life x
by HiroshimaClaret
Sat Dec 10, 2016 2:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The dreaded C word.
Replies: 140
Views: 22087

Re: The dreaded C word.

Only 3 blood and platelet transfusions???????
by HiroshimaClaret
Wed Nov 16, 2016 11:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Images that make you feel proud...
Replies: 109
Views: 17596

Re: Images that make you feel proud...

That Derby game was brilliant. I went to all three and remember cheering the fog on as it was coming in because we were 2-0 down!! The fog game was certainly an experience. My mate reversing up the motorway because we`d missed the exit was an experience never to be repeated. The next game (after Pe...
by HiroshimaClaret
Wed Nov 16, 2016 11:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Images that make you feel proud...
Replies: 109
Views: 17596

Re: Images that make you feel proud...

JamesSherbourne wrote:
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I haven`t taken my son on the Turf yet. It must be a wonderful feeling!!!!!
by HiroshimaClaret
Wed Nov 16, 2016 10:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Images that make you feel proud...
Replies: 109
Views: 17596

Re: Images that make you feel proud...

Every time I have seen the photo of Ings kissing the boy on the forehead, I`m incredibly moved. Think it sums up the man himself and maybe the family feel which courses through the veins of our club. A beautiful moment!
by HiroshimaClaret
Mon Sep 19, 2016 9:49 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Next Manager
Replies: 207
Views: 25524

Re: Next Manager

KRBFC is 22 so doesn't know what it was like watching Burnley in The old fourth division, those ofult us who were there know what it's like to watch truly awful football. Our tolerance threshold is obviously higher than his. We might play hoofball now, but at least we are capable of keeping the bal...
by HiroshimaClaret
Sat Sep 17, 2016 1:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your favourite promotion?
Replies: 103
Views: 11866

Re: Your favourite promotion?

1991/1992 by an absolute mile. Everything about that season home or away was just brilliant. Especially that third goal against Cardiff when the Longside exploded. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ENY_b-a1Vo" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I`m on the `P` of `Parts` of `P.S.V. PARTS` ...