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by claretnproud
Mon Sep 23, 2019 4:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Places to take kids midweek
Replies: 24
Views: 3378

Places to take kids midweek

Twins, a girl and a boy 20 months old. Any ideas, maybe 20 miles radius of Colne. Cheers.
by claretnproud
Sun Sep 22, 2019 4:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chelski v Liverpool with bitter Roy Keane
Replies: 23
Views: 2906

Re: Chelski v Liverpool with bitter Roy Keane

Steve1956 wrote:Great pundit says it like it is, unlike the other tw*ts
but still a bitter man. Usually focuses on anything negative.
by claretnproud
Sun Sep 22, 2019 4:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chelski v Liverpool with bitter Roy Keane
Replies: 23
Views: 2906

Chelski v Liverpool with bitter Roy Keane

I am looking forward to hearing Roy as much as watching the match. Great player but omg the lad has issues.
by claretnproud
Sat Sep 21, 2019 8:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New football pundit on Sky
Replies: 26
Views: 3348

Re: New football pundit on Sky

Rileybobs wrote:Sutton has really grown on me. His voice used to grind but I’ve started to find him really entertaining on 606.
grown on me like a boil on my arse and just as irritating.
today he was calling that great challenge on their keeper as reckless. what a tosser.
by claretnproud
Sat Sep 21, 2019 8:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New football pundit on Sky
Replies: 26
Views: 3348

Re: New football pundit on Sky

Lets hope they get Chris Sutton on as well and Roy tw-ts him.
by claretnproud
Sat Sep 21, 2019 7:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New football pundit on Sky
Replies: 26
Views: 3348

Re: New football pundit on Sky

a very bitter man. has he ever said anything positive about anything ????
by claretnproud
Fri Sep 20, 2019 8:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Are we tough enough on this?
Replies: 13
Views: 2580

Re: Are we tough enough on this?

I read a story this week about 2 nurses who were supposed to be looking after a patient in a mental ward (poor terminology). The patient was on suicide watch. She hung herself whilst the 2 nurses booked a holiday etc on their phones. They are up for manslaughter. Where is the difference between this...
by claretnproud
Wed Sep 18, 2019 7:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Taxi to Manchester
Replies: 31
Views: 4175

Re: Taxi to Manchester

I am coming over to England for the Chelsea home game. My flight back is early Sunday morning so I have booked a hotel close to Manchester Airport. Given that the Chelsea match is now a late kick off I am thinking of booking a taxi from Turf Moor to the hotel. Any suggestions for a reputable taxi f...
by claretnproud
Tue Sep 17, 2019 3:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New windows
Replies: 15
Views: 2617

Re: New windows

Chris Coughlan 07967 963390
no nonsense...does all work himself...reliable and extremely competitive prices...i really dont bother with anyone else for windows and doors....good lad.
by claretnproud
Sun Sep 15, 2019 8:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Where in Spain ?
Replies: 52
Views: 7013

Re: Where in Spain ?

thanks all
that sounds interesting mkmel
have you any recommendations on where to stay etc ?
by claretnproud
Sun Sep 15, 2019 7:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Where in Spain ?
Replies: 52
Views: 7013

Where in Spain ?

we fancy a few days in Spain at end of November
criteria
coast
not too far from airport
we are a 50s couple so a quieter taste in entertainment
no silly prices
any ideas ?
by claretnproud
Sun Sep 15, 2019 6:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Penalty?
Replies: 18
Views: 3349

Re: Penalty?

Foul was online or in the box and player for once was in a threatening position and about to make a strike on goal. Not a soft one for me. Definite pen.
by claretnproud
Sun Sep 15, 2019 11:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MOTD
Replies: 21
Views: 3479

Re: MOTD

I think Lineker is ok personally. Good sense of humour and even digs at himself as well. You can always tell if your teams game has been sh1te though because they put that awful screeching woman on doing the commentary. Not seen her do a Liverpool or City game yet though.
by claretnproud
Wed Sep 11, 2019 3:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Combi boiler fitter required - any recommendations?
Replies: 13
Views: 3998

Re: Combi boiler fitter required - any recommendations?

my advice would be to get your fitter first and take his recommendation. Then get your boiler online. If you get the boiler first and he isnt comfortable fitting it then it could get expensive and you want your fitter on your side for future servicing etc. I did this 6 years ago and bought an ideal ...
by claretnproud
Sun Sep 01, 2019 11:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A reality check
Replies: 26
Views: 4669

Re: A reality check

we were doing fine until their freak first goal. A very rare mistake from mee and our game plan was well and truelly f-cked. Only 2 teams can win the league this year and they are one of them. The season starts at Brighton and 4 points from our opening 4 games ( could easily have been 6 or 7 ) is jo...
by claretnproud
Thu Aug 29, 2019 1:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tyrone Mings
Replies: 18
Views: 3035

Re: Tyrone Mings

probably, its usually women who have falsies.
by claretnproud
Tue Aug 27, 2019 3:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Referee confirmed for Liverpool game
Replies: 27
Views: 3453

Re: Referee confirmed for Liverpool game

[quote="cricketfieldclarets"]Much better than Mike Dean.[/quot
Mike Dean is top class.
Makes decisions based on what he sees and not what the Home team manager might say to him.
by claretnproud
Mon Aug 26, 2019 2:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: soft penalties spoiling the game
Replies: 15
Views: 2366

soft penalties spoiling the game

lost count of how many soft penalties we have conceded now in last season or 2. No good bringing in var etc when the attacking team is looking for contact continuously. I wonder how many points we have lost from this during that period?
by claretnproud
Wed Aug 14, 2019 3:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Tarkowski v Calum Chambers
Replies: 27
Views: 3623

Re: James Tarkowski v Calum Chambers

I'm not saying Tarkowski isn't better. Just that the way we play makes all our defenders look better. I reckon if you put any average Premier league centre half into our team they'd look outstanding. definitely an element of that in our team and I agree with you on that. For me I think Tarks has po...
by claretnproud
Wed Aug 14, 2019 3:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Tarkowski v Calum Chambers
Replies: 27
Views: 3623

Re: James Tarkowski v Calum Chambers

we probably have a better keeper than them as well but then again we may have a better keeper than anyone in the prem. I think Pope is that good.
by claretnproud
Tue Aug 13, 2019 9:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: points total for next 4 games
Replies: 21
Views: 3449

Re: points total for next 4 games

claret10 wrote:We have got to be due a result against Arsenal...am I right in thinking that they are the only current team in the league that we are yet to beat in the PL? (excluding Sheff Utd and Norwich of course)
I think I read that too.
by claretnproud
Tue Aug 13, 2019 7:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: points total for next 4 games
Replies: 21
Views: 3449

Re: points total for next 4 games

I think we may well win one of these games and surprise a few. Maybe 7 or 8 points and comfy mid table position.
by claretnproud
Mon Aug 12, 2019 4:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: points total for next 4 games
Replies: 21
Views: 3449

points total for next 4 games

Arsenal away
Wolves away
Liverpool home
Brighton away

so a maximum of 15 points we could be on after these 4.
with 3 already in the bag what total would you realistically be ok with ?
by claretnproud
Sun Aug 11, 2019 3:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: VAR.........
Replies: 76
Views: 6619

Re: VAR.........

I saw it. If thats what VAR is for then we are better without it. Good idea in principle but if the guy officiating the decision is a bit silly it becomes pointless.
by claretnproud
Sun Aug 11, 2019 3:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Managers pictures on Turnstiles.
Replies: 61
Views: 7262

Re: Managers pictures on Turnstiles.

OssyClaret wrote:Thankfully not Coyle
had my best ever day as a claret at Wembley under Coyle. When he left for Bolton we were above Bolton in the league. I dont get the hatred. Lifes too short for that.
by claretnproud
Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match of the Day
Replies: 80
Views: 9026

Re: Match of the Day

Hibsclaret wrote:Delusion or just banter, take your pick. The former for me....
sense of humour maybe......just a guess ;)
by claretnproud
Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match of the Day
Replies: 80
Views: 9026

Re: Match of the Day

Longsidebovril wrote:FAO Villa and Norwich. You really don’t have time on the ball to play out of defence like that.
leave them alone, they willl be fine.........................................................in the championship :D
by claretnproud
Sat Aug 10, 2019 7:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pope 0 Heaton 3
Replies: 37
Views: 8030

Re: Pope 0 Heaton 3

We have kept the best keeper and potentially the best english keeper the country has seen for a while.
All the best to Tom who has been very unlucky being in the same squad as Pope.
by claretnproud
Fri Aug 09, 2019 1:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Winners and losers
Replies: 40
Views: 4103

Re: Winners and losers

selling heaton for that money was excellent business. We are one of the best run businesses in the entire football league. The team is steadily turning into a more attacking team and it bodes well for this season and years to come.
by claretnproud
Fri Aug 09, 2019 11:52 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Winners and losers
Replies: 40
Views: 4103

Re: Winners and losers

In the transfer window A number of ‘ Burnley ’ signings, players who will fit Sean Dyche’s system and way of doing things: Jay Rodriguez, Erik Pieters, Danny Drinkwater. But they’ve kind of just attempted to stand still the Clarets here, and, if anything, have merely just ended up going backwards. ...
by claretnproud
Wed Aug 07, 2019 8:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Handballs
Replies: 7
Views: 565

Re: Handballs

in fact sometimes the defending player gets sent off for a soft handball whereas the attacker virtually always tries to con the ref.
by claretnproud
Wed Aug 07, 2019 8:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Handballs
Replies: 7
Views: 565

Re: Handballs

duncandisorderly wrote:It's well different.
naaah
each is cheating to try and gain advantage of a goal. Same crime.
by claretnproud
Wed Aug 07, 2019 8:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Handballs
Replies: 7
Views: 565

Handballs

cannot understand why an attacking player who deliberately knocks a ball into the net is not sent off. If a defending player deliberately handballs to save a goal then he is sent off. To me its a no brainer that each offence is basically the same result.
by claretnproud
Sat Aug 03, 2019 3:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Peacock-Farrell interview
Replies: 2
Views: 893

Re: Peacock-Farrell interview

Level headed lad with a good attitude. Should do well for himself in the long term.
by claretnproud
Mon Jul 29, 2019 3:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Builder / handyman
Replies: 20
Views: 2141

Re: General Builder / handyman

a RELIABLE builder that doesnt overcharge???? is there such a thing.
by claretnproud
Sat Jul 27, 2019 8:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sweet mimosa plant
Replies: 2
Views: 626

Sweet mimosa plant

to all the gardeners on here. Could you tell me when these bloom. planted some 3 weeks ago and just green leaves at the minute. thanks.
by claretnproud
Fri Jul 26, 2019 9:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Black..
Replies: 10
Views: 1742

Re: Black..

You want steak puddings with home made mushy peas. get some peas soaking tonight then steam the puddings for 40 minutes. 2 per person. job done.
by claretnproud
Fri Jul 26, 2019 6:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: German Donnor Kebab - Preston
Replies: 24
Views: 2348

Re: German Donnor Kebab - Preston

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_ ... _Doner_Keb" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by claretnproud
Fri Jul 26, 2019 5:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: German Donnor Kebab - Preston
Replies: 24
Views: 2348

Re: German Donnor Kebab - Preston

go on, whats the punch line.
by claretnproud
Fri Jul 26, 2019 1:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Thirsk Races
Replies: 18
Views: 2179

Re: Thirsk Races

My advice above remains. Sure, you'll no doubt get some good tips on here, but looking on sites specifically there to offer betting tips surely makes more sense? Anyway, your choice and good luck. Let us know how many wins you get. Naaaahhhhh in my younger days used every tipster going. NONE stood ...
by claretnproud
Thu Jul 25, 2019 2:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Weather
Replies: 48
Views: 5528

Re: The Weather

Some people clearly need to look up the difference between the words Lightning and Lightening looking at this thread. Lightning = electrical discharge associated with a storm Lightening = making something lighter They aren't interchangeable. And not forgetting "lighten up" which applies to keyboard...
by claretnproud
Wed Jul 24, 2019 8:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: golf driver
Replies: 17
Views: 2601

Re: golf driver

PaintYorkClaretnBlue wrote:Just do what you usually do and whack it into the trees so it gets a kick off one and fires it further up the fairway!!
good point that pycb. could do with one that can go into the trees and emerge at the other side nicely on the fairway just like my playing partners seem to do ;)
by claretnproud
Wed Jul 24, 2019 6:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: golf driver
Replies: 17
Views: 2601

golf driver

playing with a ping g25 and pretty consistent without being long. Willing to try a new driver or 2 that may give me a few extra yards, albeit maybe lose a bit of consistency until new driver has settled in. I like to go to clitheroe gc and try my clubs before buying. Any suggestions on make/model/sh...
by claretnproud
Wed Jul 24, 2019 2:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fish and Chips at Fleetwood
Replies: 71
Views: 7005

Re: Fish and Chips at Fleetwood

It's weird that ain't it Steve. I can sit eating my chips in the car park behind Knott End Chippy and look over the estuary a couple of hundred yards to Fleetwood but to drive there it takes almost as long as it does to get from home. Just call me tight as a tight thing who has just won a prize for...
by claretnproud
Wed Jul 24, 2019 2:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Thirsk Races
Replies: 18
Views: 2179

Re: Thirsk Races

The high draw over 5 and 6 furlongs used to be a forecast and tricast gold mine for punters, these days though the draw is not as strong as it was. On fast ground I would favour a mid to high draw but wouldnt be shocked if low won. I will post a tip or two on the day.
by claretnproud
Mon Jul 22, 2019 8:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Joey on his time at Burnley
Replies: 37
Views: 5317

Re: Joey on his time at Burnley

I loved watching Joey. For me one of the most influencial players in last 10 years.
by claretnproud
Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Open
Replies: 158
Views: 8037

Re: The Open

koepka should have been leader or joint leader after 54 holes this weekend but his putting was well off the mark.
by claretnproud
Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Open
Replies: 158
Views: 8037

Re: The Open

there are blokes who can hit the ball 430 yards plus who dont get a sniff in pro golf. Certain events favour longer hitters in general. Even on a course thats less than 7000 yards the big hitters are favoured as they may approach with a wedge instead of a 7 iron, however the big hitters like dj and ...
by claretnproud
Sun Jul 21, 2019 4:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Job offer at the Turf
Replies: 31
Views: 4052

Re: Job offer at the Turf

wage will be
undisclosed
by claretnproud
Sun Jul 21, 2019 2:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fishing
Replies: 26
Views: 3525

Re: Fishing

WestMidsClaret wrote:Macca's probably the best to ask. Very keen fisherman. Uses various bait.
often gets many bites and a huge net full.