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by dougcollins
Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Torquay Utd
Replies: 39
Views: 2172

Re: Torquay Utd

That's why some think he's a rovers fan.
by dougcollins
Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What can I do with a BFC single share?
Replies: 69
Views: 4932

Re: What can I do with a BFC single share?

What can I do with a BFC single share?

Half time coffee and a twix?

Oh ok then, just the coffee.
by dougcollins
Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wembley of the North
Replies: 21
Views: 2026

Re: Wembley of the North

Sgt. Pepper wrote:
Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:22 pm
To be fair "The Wembley of the North West Midlands" doesn't quite roll of the tongue as easily.
I always enjoyed our visits down there, though Vale Park wasn't exactly a happy hunting ground.

Friendly folk in Burslem.
by dougcollins
Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mr Bates vs the Post Office
Replies: 308
Views: 28544

Re: Mr Bates vs the Post Office

Dragging it out so the next government have to deal with it.

As accused.
by dougcollins
Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Netflix / Prime recommendations
Replies: 565
Views: 63004

Re: Netflix / Prime recommendations

Or the Einstein film that appeared on Friday?
by dougcollins
Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Netflix / Prime recommendations
Replies: 565
Views: 63004

Re: Netflix / Prime recommendations

Anyone seen 'The Murder Paradox', South Korean series on Netflix?

Trailer looked interesting.
by dougcollins
Thu Feb 22, 2024 3:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jim Ratcliffe and his begging bowl
Replies: 18
Views: 1692

Re: Jim Ratcliffe and his begging bowl

JohnMcGreal wrote:
Thu Feb 22, 2024 3:03 pm


As a UK tax payer I don't give a stuff what they do with it, as long as public money isn't going towards it.
Isn't that the point- he IS asking for public money, as he claims it will be used as a national stadium.

Doesn't that mean the FA control who play there, not Manchester United?
by dougcollins
Thu Feb 22, 2024 10:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: GM Fitted Furniture
Replies: 14
Views: 1825

Re: GM Fitted Furniture

I always have in my head 'Genetically Modified' which makes the whole thing a bit weird.
by dougcollins
Thu Feb 22, 2024 10:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Experience the rough, Enjoy the smoooooth
Replies: 50
Views: 2657

Re: Experience the rough, Enjoy the smoooooth

beddie wrote:
Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:23 am
I’m a fanporter. ;)
You carry cooling devices?
by dougcollins
Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rovers protest
Replies: 140
Views: 7796

Re: Rovers protest

elwaclaret wrote:
Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:43 pm
The Venkey’s should train some up with baskets on their backs…. To catch the protest ball’s - Venkey’s the Chicken in a basket (case) club…. Eggciting times.
Sounds like something we'd come up with for half time 'entertainment'.
by dougcollins
Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Drummers
Replies: 3
Views: 851

Re: Drummers

I've had to turn the sound off.
by dougcollins
Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wembley of the North
Replies: 21
Views: 2026

Re: Wembley of the North

As a long term resident of the Potteries I believe the name "Wembley of the North" is already taken. Safe to say it hasn't worked out as intended (as Stoke City fans delight in reminding Port Vale supporters). https://www.keele.ac.uk/natsci/facultynews/2023/december/keele-students/vale-park-960.jpg...
by dougcollins
Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Drummers
Replies: 3
Views: 851

Drummers

If anyone still thinks we need a drummer, try watching 5 minutes of Bradford City v Wycombe currently on Sky 401.
by dougcollins
Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Favourite films of all time
Replies: 123
Views: 4248

Re: Favourite films of all time

Taffy on the wing wrote:
Tue Feb 20, 2024 10:15 pm
Independent cinema is still hanging on by the skin of it's teeth here (thank God).....its worth a trip to the cinema for sure ...if it's showing nearby.
My favourite little indie (Ripon) has just had to close.

Really upset.
by dougcollins
Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Benson
Replies: 53
Views: 4608

Re: Benson

It was just an example of other articles, from other sources, that have rolled out the same non story.

Personally, I'd like to hear his true view on this.

Chances are we won't.
by dougcollins
Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Benson
Replies: 53
Views: 4608

Re: Benson

No problem.
by dougcollins
Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Benson
Replies: 53
Views: 4608

Benson

Every time I've seen one of these articles where 'Kompany adresses Benson's lack of game time' - he doesn't.

https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/fo ... ey-4523620
by dougcollins
Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Everton v Palace
Replies: 78
Views: 3140

Re: Everton v Palace

I seem to recall the average is a goal every 22 corners.
by dougcollins
Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Everton v Palace
Replies: 78
Views: 3140

Re: Everton v Palace

That's the goal Everton scored against us.
by dougcollins
Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Everton v Palace
Replies: 78
Views: 3140

Re: Everton v Palace

Swizzlestick wrote:
Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:33 pm
They may be enjoying the pragmatism, but it’ll be 8 PL games without a win if they don’t get a result tonight. Since they beat us, in fact.
And let's be honest, everybody beats us.

So they're not very good.
by dougcollins
Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Everton v Palace
Replies: 78
Views: 3140

Re: Everton v Palace

Just a random hoof upfield, poor defending, then the only piece of quality we've seen all night.
by dougcollins
Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Favourite films of all time
Replies: 123
Views: 4248

Re: Favourite films of all time

Blue Velvet
Parasite
Blade Runner
The Burbs
The Shining
Snowpiercer
Don't Look Now
Performance
by dougcollins
Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Everton v Palace
Replies: 78
Views: 3140

Re: Everton v Palace

Why did the ref allow Pickford to get away with no card there?
by dougcollins
Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Everton v Palace
Replies: 78
Views: 3140

Re: Everton v Palace

What a terrible game this is.

We've nothing to shout about, but they both look like bottom three contenders.
by dougcollins
Sun Feb 18, 2024 9:02 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The £100 million
Replies: 89
Views: 3984

Re: The £100 million

Vegas Claret wrote:
Sun Feb 18, 2024 12:04 am
you know that players values don't tend to reach their maximum after two thirds of a season right ?
Particularly when you're playing as sh!t as we are.
by dougcollins
Sat Feb 17, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Season ticket direct debit
Replies: 62
Views: 4153

Re: Season ticket direct debit

Are they waiting for that one good home game to make the announcement?
by dougcollins
Sat Feb 17, 2024 8:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cowards
Replies: 76
Views: 4743

Re: Cowards

ClaretAndJew wrote:
Sat Feb 17, 2024 7:28 pm
It will bring success in the form of profits though, and that is all that matters to those in charge.
Who’s gonna be buying this lot?
by dougcollins
Sat Feb 17, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: VK’s view
Replies: 0
Views: 445

VK’s view

Where was he today?

I know he had a touchline ban, but where was he sat in the ground- I couldn’t spot him?
by dougcollins
Sat Feb 17, 2024 8:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Zonal Marking = Marking Thin Air
Replies: 30
Views: 1638

Re: Zonal Marking = Marking Thin Air

Elizabeth wrote:
Sat Feb 17, 2024 8:07 pm
Just the wrong day to bring it up. Arsenal has scored most PL goals from balls into the box and today never threatened despite their numerous supply
Correct. Dreading it before the match, but they chose other ways to destroy us today.
by dougcollins
Sat Feb 17, 2024 6:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Zonal Marking = Marking Thin Air
Replies: 30
Views: 1638

Re: Zonal Marking = Marking Thin Air

Westleigh wrote:
Sat Feb 17, 2024 6:29 pm
Didn’t we concede from a throw in?
Apparently there was only Havertz in our half who knew you can’t be offside from a throw.
by dougcollins
Sat Feb 17, 2024 5:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Relegation accepted
Replies: 37
Views: 2812

Re: Relegation accepted

So did I. I'll be in Vegas tomorrow night. Staying at the Marriott Grand Chateau just for a couple of nights. En-route to Scottsdale for some golf. Do you know if there's any chance of getting tickets for the Adele concert on the 2nd March? I’d rather rewatch today’s game than go to an Adele concer...
by dougcollins
Sat Feb 17, 2024 10:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your tactical approach
Replies: 18
Views: 1343

Re: Your tactical approach

Sit back and we’ll end up like West Ham.
by dougcollins
Fri Feb 16, 2024 10:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Let’s talk about Benson!
Replies: 100
Views: 4914

Re: Let’s talk about Benson!

jojomk1 wrote:
Fri Feb 16, 2024 10:45 pm
This "lack of physicality" runs through the whole squad
Too many lightweights signed this summer
Hence our current league position
So not a valid reason for specifically leaving out Benson.
by dougcollins
Fri Feb 16, 2024 8:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Team for Arsenal
Replies: 46
Views: 2726

Re: Team for Arsenal

Vim Fuego wrote:
Fri Feb 16, 2024 7:53 pm
Might get more understandable sub decisions with VK being in the stands this week
I think you'll find it'll still be his decision.
by dougcollins
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Navalny has died
Replies: 51
Views: 3244

Re: Navalny has died

karatekid wrote:
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:38 pm
Wasn’t that last century?
Yes. I was being mischievous.
by dougcollins
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Navalny has died
Replies: 51
Views: 3244

Re: Navalny has died

Clovius Boofus wrote:
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:10 pm
Well, I've learnt that paedophiles wear red shoes so that other paedos can recognise them. Good job nobody else knowns about this secret dress code.
Always knew Noddy was dodgy.
by dougcollins
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Navalny has died
Replies: 51
Views: 3244

Re: Navalny has died

bobinho wrote:
Fri Feb 16, 2024 3:25 pm
Exactly Eddie…. We went to war in this century based on spin and lies, and we were all told it was legal and above board and we just went along with it because we trusted our politicians.
That's the Falklands I assume?
by dougcollins
Fri Feb 16, 2024 3:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Let’s talk about Benson!
Replies: 100
Views: 4914

Re: Let’s talk about Benson!

I think this ' lack of physicality' thing is being really overstated with Benson, considering the treatment he got last season.

He soon toughened up.
by dougcollins
Fri Feb 16, 2024 1:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: When I flash my lights
Replies: 58
Views: 3436

Re: When I flash my lights

In Europe - and in particular in Italy - they very much follow rule 110.

In fact, if someone flashes their lights at you, it generally means 'get out of my way'.
by dougcollins
Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Roy Hodgson
Replies: 28
Views: 3083

Re: Roy Hodgson

He took the b@st@rds down as well.

Top bloke.
by dougcollins
Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Why's my milk not going off?
Replies: 36
Views: 2161

Re: Why's my milk not going off?

distortiondave wrote:
Thu Feb 15, 2024 8:07 pm
Good idea for a t-shirt is that.
Don't get used to it!
by dougcollins
Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: GDP Since start of Covid.
Replies: 48
Views: 1932

Re: GDP Since start of Covid.

burnleymik wrote:
Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:19 pm
Now do individual countries inside the EU.....
We're comparing countries in the EU with one that used to be in the EU.

How many other countries does this apply to?
by dougcollins
Thu Feb 15, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bradford Curry House Recommendation
Replies: 10
Views: 963

Re: Bradford Curry House Recommendation

Alanstevensonsgloves wrote:
Thu Feb 15, 2024 4:37 pm
Head here for a drink too, the owner is a claret....

https://www.boarandfable.com/
It may be just a fable, but still plenty of bores in Bradford.
by dougcollins
Thu Feb 15, 2024 5:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Referee confirmed for Arsenal game
Replies: 18
Views: 1471

Re: Referee confirmed for Arsenal game

CrosspoolClarets wrote:
Tue Feb 13, 2024 1:50 pm
Not a good ref but neither are from one of our rivals towns or cities for once, so I’ll settle for that.
I'm not sure if you were being ironic, but I think you'll find Tierney is from Wigan. Close enough.
by dougcollins
Thu Feb 15, 2024 5:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Why's my milk not going off?
Replies: 36
Views: 2161

Re: Why's my milk not going off?

I think DD is right, some of these skimmed/semi-skimmed milks are hardly milk at all, just coloured water.

That's why they never go off.
by dougcollins
Thu Feb 15, 2024 4:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bradford Curry House Recommendation
Replies: 10
Views: 963

Re: Bradford Curry House Recommendation

Good suggestions, Akbar's probably the best.

But don't forget the original, the Kashmir - still comes up with the goods.
by dougcollins
Wed Feb 14, 2024 9:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jordan Beyer
Replies: 36
Views: 3511

Re: Jordan Beyer

A fit Beyer can only be a boost to our squad.
by dougcollins
Wed Feb 14, 2024 9:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The ITV digital collapse
Replies: 52
Views: 3395

Re: The ITV digital collapse

Inchy wrote:
Wed Feb 14, 2024 8:01 pm
You must have bought the whole pub a drink if you spent 25 quid back then……in Rotherham


I was on a coach. Pulled into the carpark, driver did a lap of the carpark, then headed back to Burnley. Happy times
Not the whole pub mate, but about a minibus load.
by dougcollins
Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The ITV digital collapse
Replies: 52
Views: 3395

Re: The ITV digital collapse

ChrisG wrote:
Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:39 pm
I seem to recall another game at Rotherham being called off a few years before that too
Yes. Another frozen pitch.
by dougcollins
Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The ITV digital collapse
Replies: 52
Views: 3395

Re: The ITV digital collapse

Rowls wrote:
Wed Feb 14, 2024 5:46 pm
Lucky you.

We were in a godforsaken pub supping John Smiths smooth. :lol:
That sounds like the Tivoli, where I was!