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by summitclaret
Thu Oct 26, 2023 11:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: VK press conference?
Replies: 45
Views: 5783

Re: VK press conference?

gandhisflipflop wrote:
Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:46 pm
After 9 games of the new season. I wouldn’t want you in the trenches.
I am offering solutions. Trying to find a way forward.
by summitclaret
Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: VK press conference?
Replies: 45
Views: 5783

Re: VK press conference?

Agreed. Sounds like a Sunderland moment to me It needs to be because atm I am losing faith in VK. He obviously needs to stay, even if we go down. He's lucky he's at BFC, because we don't react like say Watford. However, if we see Berge and ZA both in cm again on Saturday I will think VK has lost th...
by summitclaret
Thu Oct 26, 2023 10:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cricket World Cup
Replies: 164
Views: 11509

Re: Cricket World Cup

I am not watching this all day. I am going to do something with an end product and decorate the spare bedroom.
by summitclaret
Thu Oct 26, 2023 10:38 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cricket World Cup
Replies: 164
Views: 11509

Re: Cricket World Cup

The usual crap. Surely that's the last ever 50 over game for Bairstow. I think he thinks he is playing in a 20 overs innings.
by summitclaret
Wed Oct 25, 2023 11:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Josh Cullen
Replies: 68
Views: 8994

Re: Josh Cullen

CoolClaret wrote:
Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:49 pm
This.

He’s getting swarmed.

It’s suicide setting up how we have been doing and expecting to keep it tight.
It's utter madness and I can't believe that our manager can't apparently (on the basis that nothing is changing) see what's happening.
by summitclaret
Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Corners
Replies: 26
Views: 3155

Re: Corners

If I was one of our far too many wingers, I'd be practising corners taking all the time to give me something extra to say pick me.
by summitclaret
Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Corners
Replies: 26
Views: 3155

Re: Corners

JBG is our best. Benson is okay. Anass should be Okay as well. If none playing I'd try Cullin. Brownhill never.
by summitclaret
Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12774
Views: 1260862

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

It’s too complex for me all this But I do feel sure, regardless of the time frame and of success or otherwise in the meantime that when they do actually exit we’ll have £0 in the bank. I just hope that we still have the ground Atm nothing could be a good outcome. It's the potential debt level that ...
by summitclaret
Sun Oct 22, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Post match interview v Brentford
Replies: 38
Views: 5023

Re: Post match interview v Brentford

But we all know - all in together is pure b*llocks when comes to the crunch only 1 change will be required, responsibly is never shared when the decisive decision is made. It would be madness to change manager, even if we go down. VK has to sort it and will. He and the Board have too much to lose, ...
by summitclaret
Sun Oct 22, 2023 10:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How do we salvage?
Replies: 52
Views: 7546

Re: How do we salvage?

We need a complete reset. Every opposition manager knows that we can't beat a good press AND that we don't have the accurate long passing to go over it. So we are literally playing into their hands regularly. If we had THB and Muric we may have been more successful with the current style. I think we...
by summitclaret
Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What is our strongest XI?…
Replies: 63
Views: 5743

Re: What is our strongest XI?…

It's regressive, but I think Cork has to come back in
and Berge should not be starting other than as a nr 10.
by summitclaret
Sat Oct 21, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brentford v Burnley match thread.
Replies: 876
Views: 53759

Re: Brentford v Burnley match thread.

I’m hoping that we might start to see that from Berge. Spice and I think a couple of others have suggested that may be his best position - further back and breaking up play. I don’t see it and think he’s better utilised further forward. I’ll be happy to be proven wrong on that front. He doesn't tac...
by summitclaret
Sat Oct 21, 2023 2:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brentford v Burnley match thread.
Replies: 876
Views: 53759

Re: Brentford v Burnley match thread.

Think we'll need to score at least 2 to get anything with that unbalanced line up.
by summitclaret
Fri Oct 20, 2023 10:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Culvert work starting
Replies: 249
Views: 31736

Re: Culvert work starting

To be fair, it's been a nightmare for pedestrians at both junctions for years. Apart from that, don't understand narrowing Yorkshire Street so much.
by summitclaret
Fri Oct 20, 2023 10:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Culvert work starting
Replies: 249
Views: 31736

Re: Culvert work starting

They haven't a clue how to do rolling do roadworks. Far too much of Yorkshire Street being cordoned off at the same time. Belvedere Road amd Todmorden Road still down to one lane at the junction just so the temporary lights can be in place.
by summitclaret
Tue Oct 17, 2023 1:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 20 MPH in Wales
Replies: 156
Views: 8186

Re: 20 MPH in Wales

Welsh madness?

BBC News - Welsh rat trap ban catastrophic, says pest controller
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67070573
by summitclaret
Wed Oct 11, 2023 7:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kevin Young
Replies: 30
Views: 5508

Re: Kevin Young

Hipper wrote:
Wed Oct 11, 2023 6:08 pm
We had a few players like Kevin Young at the time that you thought had some talent. David Miller was another.
Hi Dave.
by summitclaret
Wed Oct 11, 2023 1:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kevin Young
Replies: 30
Views: 5508

Re: Kevin Young

I also thought that he would have gone onto bigger and better football clubs. Fantastic left foot and that rare ability to pass very long and accurate to switch play. Something we don't have now.
by summitclaret
Mon Oct 09, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Israel
Replies: 41
Views: 3626

Re: Israel

Can't see this thread lasting long.
by summitclaret
Sun Oct 08, 2023 8:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window
Replies: 86
Views: 7435

Re: January transfer window

No idea if he's any good, but he is a big lad.
by summitclaret
Sun Oct 08, 2023 8:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window
Replies: 86
Views: 7435

Re: January transfer window

It was before we signed McNally I think.
by summitclaret
Sun Oct 08, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is Zaroury injured
Replies: 63
Views: 4847

Re: Is Zaroury injured

Think we are now seeing the downside the last transfer window being unbalanced. There is obvious exciting potential e.g Luka, Wilfred, Aaron, particularly the first 2. However, we needed a better blend in terms of youth v experience, defence v attack. We also lack physicality. Currently we seem to h...
by summitclaret
Sat Oct 07, 2023 11:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12774
Views: 1260862

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

you have been clinging to this for a long time now - all the evidence of Chinese activity re football club investment in Europe over the last 5 years is either of exit (if face can be saved) or monies no longer forthcoming - it is unlikely China would sanction any company or individual to move so m...
by summitclaret
Fri Oct 06, 2023 7:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lady Cathy
Replies: 11
Views: 1694

Re: Lady Cathy

I see City have put out an appropriate statement, which is good. I hate United nearly as much a Rovers and Leeds, but this man, supported by his wife, is a legend. Also a good friend to Jimmy Mac.
by summitclaret
Thu Oct 05, 2023 7:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonights footie
Replies: 42
Views: 4018

Re: Tonights footie

Local lad Ross Sykes on the bench at Anfield tonight for the opposition. Good luck Ross. Hope you get on.
by summitclaret
Wed Oct 04, 2023 7:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: LiVARpool get the VAR footage
Replies: 86
Views: 7307

Re: LiVARpool get the VAR footage

While VAR is by far the most unpopular aspect of the PL , the attitude of the top managers is a bone of contention with many. They never accept decisions that go against them and defend the indefensible. The likes of Klopp and Arteta would be better advised to focus more on the bad example they set...
by summitclaret
Wed Oct 04, 2023 6:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Suing Everton ?
Replies: 40
Views: 6393

Re: Suing Everton ?

Surely natural justice will see Everton relegated this year. So SU, Luton and Everton it is then.?
by summitclaret
Tue Oct 03, 2023 9:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bruun Larsen
Replies: 49
Views: 7038

Re: Bruun Larsen

dougcollins wrote:
Tue Oct 03, 2023 9:47 pm
Thought he was a bit slow with the subs tonight, VK.
Way too slow at getting a tall defender on. Ditto Cork. Ramsey seemed weird choice when defending a narrow lead. However, 3 points is what matters and should give the lads confidence for Saturday. UTC.
by summitclaret
Tue Oct 03, 2023 7:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: LiVARpool get the VAR footage
Replies: 86
Views: 7307

Re: LiVARpool get the VAR footage

The fool should be taken off VAR indefinitely.
by summitclaret
Tue Oct 03, 2023 5:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Luton game not on TV
Replies: 41
Views: 6464

Re: Luton game not on TV

30 minutes highlights on Sky at 10.15 tonight.
by summitclaret
Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Luton Game
Replies: 135
Views: 10998

Re: Luton Game

fidelcastro wrote:
Sun Oct 01, 2023 2:54 pm
Who needs Vinny in charge with tactical geniuses like you around? 🙄
Whatever. It's just my view. I very much expect an aerial and physical assault tomorrow night. One we are likely to struggle with.
by summitclaret
Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Luton Game
Replies: 135
Views: 10998

Re: Luton Game

fidelcastro wrote:
Sat Sep 30, 2023 7:09 pm
Why? He wasn't good enough last time we were in the PL.
Because he's six foot and knows how to organise defensively. Obviously we need 3 in cm. He's not going to start many games, but against Luton, SU and Everton he has to. If he doesn't we will have learnt nothing from Bramhall Lane.
by summitclaret
Fri Sep 29, 2023 7:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Team for Newcastle
Replies: 20
Views: 1584

Re: Team for Newcastle

Steve1956 wrote:
Fri Sep 29, 2023 7:50 pm
James Trafford
+10 others
1st name on Vincent's team sheet every single week...and rightly so.
Yep. We'll get that mark triple profit.
by summitclaret
Fri Sep 29, 2023 7:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ryder Cup
Replies: 55
Views: 4367

Re: Ryder Cup

I've been lucky enough to see nearly all of today's play on Sky. Wonderful spectacle. The Ryder Cup is probably the best sporting competition in the world, when we are winning! The very best can combust under the pressure.
by summitclaret
Fri Sep 29, 2023 7:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Team for Newcastle
Replies: 20
Views: 1584

Re: Team for Newcastle

If Brownhill and Cullen don't both start in cm it would suicidal. Come on guys get real. It's either Berge or Ramsey. Take your choice. We need to be in this game half time. So if fit JBG needs start wide right as well.
by summitclaret
Wed Sep 27, 2023 12:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Benson injured?
Replies: 29
Views: 5268

Re: Benson injured?

Why on earth did he go back on? Already winning, 5 subs, several of which were ideal.
by summitclaret
Wed Sep 27, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: All Creatures Great and Small
Replies: 30
Views: 3595

Re: All Creatures Great and Small

giveusaB wrote:
Tue Sep 26, 2023 2:01 pm
The show's producer has revealed that the BBC was given first refusal but passed on the series, fearing that it would not appeal to 16 to 34-year-old viewers.
Do young people watch the BBC?
by summitclaret
Tue Sep 26, 2023 6:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Salford v Clarets Match Thread
Replies: 179
Views: 14914

Re: Salford v Clarets Match Thread

Sounds like Cork at cb.
by summitclaret
Tue Sep 26, 2023 10:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Referee confirmed for Luton game
Replies: 6
Views: 708

Re: Referee confirmed for Luton game

Surely we have complained about Salisbury. If not why not?
by summitclaret
Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: when do questions start to be asked
Replies: 130
Views: 9206

Re: when do questions start to be asked

Thought we played well. I have several questions. What the hell was the marking about for the disallowed goal ? Why was LK switched to the right when he had Dalot on a booking? Why did it take so long to bring Benson on, especially when Lindelof when to full back? Why are people having a go at Traff...
by summitclaret
Thu Sep 21, 2023 1:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Premier League potential TV changes
Replies: 30
Views: 2418

Re: Premier League potential TV changes

Nori1958 wrote:
Thu Sep 21, 2023 12:54 pm
There will not be empty grounds, whatever the kick off times
What about the effect on the other English Divisions if live 3.00 Saturday PL games are to be screened?
by summitclaret
Thu Sep 21, 2023 12:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clear and obvious errors and refs going to the screen
Replies: 58
Views: 5024

Re: Clear and obvious errors and refs going to the screen

If he'd been shown view that was shown on Sky from Berge's left, he would have clearly seen that it wasn't handball.
by summitclaret
Wed Sep 20, 2023 5:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Team for Man U
Replies: 71
Views: 5777

Re: Team for Man U

Don't think you'll get much opposition to that team. I'd like to see Benny brought on when we are 3 up.
by summitclaret
Wed Sep 20, 2023 12:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Charlie Taylor
Replies: 48
Views: 4901

Re: Charlie Taylor

I think its worked out for the best. I loved the way IM played last season, but we been to be able to defend more now and CT is a good player.
by summitclaret
Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sander Berge
Replies: 54
Views: 5704

Re: Sander Berge

Looks a player who will struggle working the ball under pressure in tight spaces but one who thrives going forward with space in front of him. There will be progression in the team but I cannot imagine Berge being part of a defensive central midfield set up. Absolutely can't see him as a defensive ...
by summitclaret
Tue Sep 19, 2023 6:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How does the PL fix the VAR problem?
Replies: 70
Views: 3495

Re: How does the PL fix the VAR problem?

Obviously you haven't been watching the rugby. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-world-cup-referees-red-card-inconsistency-b1106449.html That's about a new single issue, where they are still working out what's what. However, you can hear the discussions between the ref and the off field ...
by summitclaret
Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How does the PL fix the VAR problem?
Replies: 70
Views: 3495

Re: How does the PL fix the VAR problem?

I just look at how they do it in Rugby, with good replays, mic'ed up refs and seemingly correct decisions. I don't understand how it's so difficult in football to get it right. Absolutely and what the ref sees is via the big screen, so the crowd can as well. Also he can ask for other angles. I've s...
by summitclaret
Tue Sep 19, 2023 11:04 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kompany's pragmatism
Replies: 16
Views: 2616

Re: Kompany's pragmatism

Agree. Something had to change.
by summitclaret
Tue Sep 19, 2023 9:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hopes for tonight
Replies: 32
Views: 2448

Re: Hopes for tonight

The lessons and naivity from the last 2 league games have been learnt. So I hope we play 4231, and if Amdouni starts he has to be wide, to allow Berge to play as the attacking midfielder. With Josh next to Cullen. Either Taylor or Decrioux at left back. Al Dakhil needs to play cb because their cf i...