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by Sarum
Wed Apr 29, 2020 8:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Worst well known actor?
Replies: 145
Views: 10060

Re: Worst well known actor?

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo

Flipper

Sooty


All 3 characters soon became a bit predictable really, not exactly helped by their second rate scriptwriters.
by Sarum
Wed Apr 29, 2020 11:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your all time top ten
Replies: 59
Views: 5141

Re: Your all time top ten

Dinks wrote:
Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:18 pm
Zappa did a cover which was better :D

Zappa's band The Mother's Of Invention included two former members of The Turtles; hence a new version of "Happy Together" with Frank.
by Sarum
Tue Apr 21, 2020 2:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clarets on telly!
Replies: 9
Views: 1730

Re: Clarets on telly!

I really hope though that if a half-chance does come our way that it won't fall on the player's weaker foot.
by Sarum
Sat Apr 11, 2020 12:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is there anything about lockdown you like?
Replies: 103
Views: 7765

Re: Is there anything about lockdown you like?

A lot seems to depend upon what you were used to enjoying most before the lockdown but are now temporarily unable to. Luckily for me, not too much has had to change. Sometimes though I do have to give myself a kick in the pants: I have a friend who had a double mastectomy a few months ago; the opera...
by Sarum
Fri Apr 10, 2020 3:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Souvenirs from your first match
Replies: 60
Views: 3826

Re: Souvenirs from your first match

Dazzler, I haven't uploaded photos from my phone so can't help you there, sorry. Maybe someone else has and could help you further? I took the photos of the programme on my phone, saved to my Google photos account, then downloaded them into my computer/windows, dragged the file from there into the U...
by Sarum
Fri Apr 10, 2020 1:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Souvenirs from your first match
Replies: 60
Views: 3826

Re: Souvenirs from your first match

I'll post the images when I can remember how to :? Dazzler, try this: Sign in, go to the thread you want to post a reply to. In someone's post open a "reply"; in the reply dialogue box select the "preview" tab. You'll then see a couple of new tabs: select "attachments". You'll then see a couple of ...
by Sarum
Thu Apr 09, 2020 9:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Souvenirs from your first match
Replies: 60
Views: 3826

Souvenirs from your first match

Please post an image or two of souvenirs from your first ever match, or a few details of what you remember buying if you have no photos, thanks. Photo 1. The programme from my first ever match, a birthday present to a match in London. Jimmy Greaves (number 8 as usual) has been in the news this week ...
by Sarum
Mon Apr 06, 2020 9:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: " I never knew that " ....
Replies: 37
Views: 2412

Re: " I never knew that " ....

The snake we call an adder was originally called a nadder.
by Sarum
Mon Apr 06, 2020 3:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Labour Leadership Election
Replies: 220
Views: 12120

Re: Labour Leadership Election

"I suspect we will never know the reality of it unless some kind of independent review is undertaken by Starmer which is unlikely given it just drags out the whole story for years to come". TVC, there's an independent investigation well underway, as explained below. Hopefully the Labour party (and o...
by Sarum
Fri Apr 03, 2020 6:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Saturday's 'live' game against B*******n
Replies: 217
Views: 11247

Re: Saturday's 'live' game against B*******n

Since 1978 I've travelled up from the South to the place of misery 4 or 5 times: - sometimes stayed over, before or after depending on kick off time, sometimes driven home same evening/night. - sometimes travelling there on the enforced and dilapidated noddy bus, - the match experience: grim. Every ...
by Sarum
Thu Mar 26, 2020 9:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Fred Smith passes away
Replies: 31
Views: 2819

Re: ARTICLE: Fred Smith passes away

Fred Smith holds a special memory for me. As a boy in the south east my mum or dad would take me to see Burnley play in London from time to time. I had never been to Lancashire until 1969, when, during a family holiday in Derbyshire, I persuaded my dad to take me to Turf Moor. It was a home match ag...
by Sarum
Sun Mar 08, 2020 4:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ben Mee
Replies: 144
Views: 10362

Re: Ben Mee

Inevitably, we're focusing mainly on the mis-timed tackle that led to the penalty. But take a look at what Ben decides to do as Spurs take possession and break forward: Charlie's galloped upfield for an overlap that breaks down due to Jay's heavy first touch. Initially Ben appears to have moved over...
by Sarum
Sat Mar 07, 2020 6:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Tottering Rotspurs
Replies: 230
Views: 21965

Re: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Tottering Rotspurs

And that was a classic Chris Wood performance. Offside within 90 seconds, blasts one over from distance and in exactly the right place to poke home. Normal service has resumed.
by Sarum
Sun Mar 01, 2020 2:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who starts next week, wood or vydra.??
Replies: 94
Views: 5932

Re: Who starts next week, wood or vydra.??

People define "best striker at the club" in different ways. Chris Wood is usually pretty lethal in the six yard box (usually, not always, as he can be surprisingly wasteful). But for a side that scores a lot of goals from set pieces he's probably going to get the nod over a player like Matej Vydra e...
by Sarum
Sat Feb 22, 2020 10:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Bournemouth - Player Ratings
Replies: 61
Views: 12919

Re: Burnley v Bournemouth - Player Ratings

Pope - 8 Taylor - 7 Tarks - 8 Mee - 7 Bardsley - 7 McNeil - 9 Cork - 8 Westwood - 8 Hendrick - 8 Rodriguez - 9* Vydra - 9 Matej might've had two first half goals, but some credit should be given to their keeper whose speed and positioning denied him. The second half chance that he missed at the far ...
by Sarum
Wed Feb 19, 2020 10:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arsène Wenger uses Fifa role to propose new offside law
Replies: 47
Views: 3394

Re: Arsène Wenger uses Fifa role to propose new offside law

Most of the other laws of the game that are to do with a player's position are measured on where the player's feet are; other parts of the body are ignored. For example encroachment is usually measured on where the player's feet are, not their protruding arm, shoulder or, in Matthew Le Tissier's cas...
by Sarum
Tue Feb 18, 2020 9:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jimmy Greaves
Replies: 57
Views: 4966

Re: Jimmy Greaves

Jimmy Greaves played in the first Burnley match I ever saw. He didn't score, but our Andy Lochead did, in a 1-nil win at WHL. To a 9 year old's mind that proved our Andy was by far the better of the two. However, in hindsight....
by Sarum
Mon Feb 17, 2020 11:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hendrick
Replies: 155
Views: 16471

Re: Hendrick

Being in the right place to intercept and/or win possession back is one of JH's biggest assets, just as he did a few moments before supplying that beautifully weighted through ball for Matej. It's not the first time that he and MV have combined to produce a brilliant (and crucial) goal (e.g. away at...
by Sarum
Fri Feb 14, 2020 2:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Milltown Brothers - Slinky
Replies: 36
Views: 5440

Re: Milltown Brothers - Slinky

Sally Ann (from Slinky) gets a play at least now and then at a radio station in Canada (certainly later this year).
by Sarum
Wed Feb 12, 2020 4:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Gibson training at Middlesbrough
Replies: 431
Views: 37419

Re: Gibson training at Middlesbrough

One of Sean Dyche's strengths as a manager is his ability to spot players with potential well in advance of us actually needing to play that individual. As others have pointed out Tarks and Charlie are good examples of this. Sometimes, though, when we are going through a rough patch or a particular ...
by Sarum
Sun Jan 05, 2020 1:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vydra
Replies: 124
Views: 11909

Re: Vydra

Whenever I've seen Matej play for the Czech Republic he's impressed me with his movement, awarenesss of the position of his colleagues and his ability to play well-weighted passes through defences for them to run onto. Although this video is from the Championship, it shows some more glimpses of that...
by Sarum
Sat Jan 04, 2020 1:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MIGHTY CLARETS versus George Boyd
Replies: 317
Views: 21133

Re: MIGHTY CLARETS versus George Boyd

Lovely goal. Think we need a couple more though to be on the safe side.
by Sarum
Sat Jan 04, 2020 1:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stream for tmoz
Replies: 18
Views: 3548

Re: Stream for tmoz

diamondpocket wrote:
Sat Jan 04, 2020 1:21 pm
absolutely perfect stream, clear image and no lag at all 1st half.
Best stream I've found for several weeks, thanks Buxton
by Sarum
Fri Jan 03, 2020 4:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Drinkwater going back to Chelsea
Replies: 214
Views: 13361

Re: Drinkwater going back to Chelsea

I am though worried about the stick that Cork is being given,...We're talking about an experienced player who has played over 250 premier League games in his career, which in itself demonstrates that he's rarely been anything other than a regular since he arrived at this level with Southampton 7-8 ...
by Sarum
Thu Jan 02, 2020 10:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Robbie Brady
Replies: 92
Views: 9276

Re: Robbie Brady

"I'm afraid you would have to have a very wild imagination to suggest that was violent conduct. With most referees it would have been a yellow card, even with Dean I doubt he considered it violent." I cited the wrong sending off category CT, it was probably deemed as serious foul play. I've also fou...
by Sarum
Wed Jan 01, 2020 6:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Robbie Brady
Replies: 92
Views: 9276

Re: Robbie Brady

To follow on from TVC's point, that really good spell was a long time in the coming. Before that he was too often hitting free kicks into walls, over-hitting corners and crosses and giving the ball away cheaply. It's rare for the club's radio commentary team to express frustration at a Burnley playe...
by Sarum
Sat Dec 14, 2019 8:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Andy Carroll
Replies: 36
Views: 4672

Re: Andy Carroll

Earlier in the first half Phil Bardsley took a heavy knock to the head whilst contesting a ball with Carroll. Might've been accidental but once again it was AC's elbow that did the damage.
by Sarum
Sat Dec 14, 2019 7:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cant watch much more of that
Replies: 115
Views: 8661

Re: Cant watch much more of that

Can someone tell me when Burnley ever played consistently good football? Well, I don't see every game but I'd say the last time I saw us play consistently good football were at Bournemouth last season. Admittedly it only lasted for about 20 minutes but it were a joy to behold. Roll on next Saturday...
by Sarum
Mon Dec 09, 2019 4:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mee and Tarks
Replies: 37
Views: 3331

Re: Mee and Tarks

Ben Mee's main strength is his ariel ability. Take a look at the matches where he's scored highly in our ratings: its usually because he was dominant over his opponent in the air pretty much throughout. His reading, timing of jumps and heading are usually very good to excellent, as commented upon by...
by Sarum
Fri Nov 15, 2019 6:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Grounds That Burnley Haven't Had Much Change From
Replies: 52
Views: 4056

Re: Grounds That Burnley Haven't Had Much Change From

Used to hate going to Elland road. Missed the win, probably wouldn't have happened if I went. :( Same here for me with Ewood: been numerous times and have only once come back with a point. One year I got fed up with having to leave Wiltshire in time for the bus convoy and gave it a miss. Guess what...
by Sarum
Tue Nov 12, 2019 2:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Classic Rock Tracks for Old Farts
Replies: 108
Views: 5396

Re: Classic Rock Tracks for Old Farts

Bosscat: I saw the Kinks backed by the former Argent rhythm section back in 1981 and they continued to do so, on and off, for long after. The Davies brothers are big Arsenal fans as was Jim Rodford, who sadly died in 2018 after a fall at home.
by Sarum
Tue Nov 12, 2019 1:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Classic Rock Tracks for Old Farts
Replies: 108
Views: 5396

Re: Classic Rock Tracks for Old Farts

Bosscat wrote:;) Jim Rodford m8 well spotted ...
YES AND WHO ELSE?? :-)
by Sarum
Tue Nov 12, 2019 1:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Classic Rock Tracks for Old Farts
Replies: 108
Views: 5396

Re: Classic Rock Tracks for Old Farts

Bosscat: did you spot the connection between your Argent and Kinks selections?
by Sarum
Wed Oct 30, 2019 1:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best Burnley fight back you have ever seen ?
Replies: 93
Views: 5509

Re: Best Burnley fight back you have ever seen ?

Most satisfying: two very late goals at Ewood to come away with a 2-2 draw, December 1976.
by Sarum
Sat Oct 26, 2019 11:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is there a stand at Turf Moor that you haven't been in?
Replies: 31
Views: 1626

Re: Is there a stand at Turf Moor that you haven't been in?

The Bob Lord, I don't look old enough yet to be allowed in.
by Sarum
Thu Oct 24, 2019 11:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The worst song you’ve ever heard
Replies: 105
Views: 4594

Re: The worst song you’ve ever heard

The one and only: Enter: Chug chug chug chug chug ad nausueum throughout Enter: Weedy, nasal vocal throughout Enter: the creepy voice behind Sparky's magic piano Enter: Cod opera backing vocals with echoes of "one nil to the Arsenal" Enter: half a dozen false endings And finally, after the longest 3...
by Sarum
Sun Oct 13, 2019 12:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hampstead Claret RIP
Replies: 163
Views: 14429

Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Very sorry to hear this news. As well as expressing opinions on all things Claret, he often shared his enjoyment and recommendations of bands he'd seen or heard. We'll miss his contributions....
by Sarum
Tue Sep 24, 2019 9:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Aston Villa (away) - General Info Thread
Replies: 40
Views: 8787

Re: Aston Villa (away) - General Info Thread

The Witton Arms (away friendly) is reportedly now charging £2 entry and food seems limited to a burger van/stall. See Leisure's post (#9) for other options near the ground.
by Sarum
Sun Sep 15, 2019 3:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Should Vydra start?
Replies: 73
Views: 10328

Re: Should Vydra start?

Matej reminds me a little bit of Danny Ings, especially when Danny first arrived. Quick feet in the box, good at getting into goal scoring spaces.... poses a different problem for defenders than a Chris Wood type of player. I thought Matej showed a lot of promise when he came on for the Czech Republ...
by Sarum
Sun Sep 15, 2019 2:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Should Vydra start?
Replies: 73
Views: 10328

Re: Should Vydra start?

The substitutes gradually grew into the game and we were moving the ball forward a bit better, but as the clock ticked onto the 90 minute mark I remarked to my pal that, frankly, they'd really not made much of an impac..........................YESSSS! GET IN!!
by Sarum
Fri Sep 13, 2019 11:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Drummers
Replies: 61
Views: 8023

Re: Drummers

Off to see that in November, I think they're doing the whole of 'Selling England by the Pound'. I suppose I'm more interested though as to who replaces Peter Gabriel. That'll be Nad Sylvan, Doug: he's been Steve Hackett's singer for a number of years, very theatrical delivery and with a similar-ish...
by Sarum
Thu Aug 08, 2019 9:09 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Venice
Replies: 22
Views: 3547

Re: Venice

Early May: very busy, but not excessively so the year we went. Early December: much quieter, probably because it's quite chilly. 3-4 days as suggested is ideal, as you get plenty of time to explore each district. Being a small, compact city with only boats for traffic it's a pleasure to just wander ...
by Sarum
Thu Aug 01, 2019 12:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Heaton signs for Villa
Replies: 111
Views: 13038

Re: ARTICLE: Heaton signs for Villa

Pleased for Tom, but disappointed that he felt the need to move on. He almost always came across as a strong presence at the heart of the defence, a good communicator, agile and (apart from just a few exceptions) rock solid. And, as club captain, presumably a particularly important presence off fiel...
by Sarum
Sun Jul 14, 2019 12:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v New Zealand
Replies: 586
Views: 46086

Re: England v New Zealand

It might be interesting to measure the elapse of time typically taken between 1. the fielding team celebrating the umpire's original LBW decision, 2. the batsmen's conversation whether or not to appeal, 3. the TV replays of 1) the bowler's foot position, the 2) the two stages of deciding whether the...
by Sarum
Thu Jul 11, 2019 9:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Kights set to fly away
Replies: 14
Views: 2870

Re: ARTICLE: Kights set to fly away

Kights's attitude always seemed top-notch, even though he increasingly found himself on the bench. And that, if I remember correctly, was despite also experiencing difficulties with depression. Let's hope Michael's well and that he remains so in retirement.
by Sarum
Tue Jul 09, 2019 12:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Where were you actually born
Replies: 199
Views: 20021

Re: Where were you actually born

288 miles from Turf Moor and at a very early age.
by Sarum
Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Gary Monk & Birmingham
Replies: 42
Views: 7213

Re: Gary Monk & Birmingham

Steve1956 wrote:Must be satisfying though to be a total failure at your profession but made millions out of it though
Very satisfying; maybe that's why he always sounds so pleased with himself.
by Sarum
Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Gary Monk & Birmingham
Replies: 42
Views: 7213

Re: Gary Monk & Birmingham

BurnleyFC wrote:Owen Coyle must be absolutely loaded :shock:
One way or another he does seem to have acquired more pounds.
by Sarum
Sat Jun 01, 2019 12:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: going up the lake district tomorrow
Replies: 26
Views: 3298

Re: going up the lake district tomorrow

Here's a great one where you'll feel quite at home, and where you can burst into a Burnley song or two on the way up: Longside Edge

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by Sarum
Fri May 31, 2019 12:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Last top flight footballer to play in Cricket World Cup?
Replies: 45
Views: 3778

Re: Last top flight footballer to play in Cricket World Cup?

Jim Cumbes. Keeper and bowler in the 70s too, but never capped I don't think.