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- Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:59 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Half time entertainment idea.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2059
Re: Half time entertainment idea.
I'd settle for two decent halves of football where we're not getting stuffed and at least have a chance of winning.
- Sun Oct 22, 2023 8:53 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: England Rugby Semi Final
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3238
Re: England Rugby Semi Final
Poor referee cost us. He became fixated that England were at fault in the scrums late on when the decisions could have gone either way. England game management superb. The Boks were rattled and that is unusual.
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 1:21 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ARTICLE: Burnley pay the penalty at Goodison
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1488
Re: ARTICLE: Burnley pay the penalty at Goodison
Absolute diabolical penalty. I was there with some of my Evertonian friends and they were as gobsmacked as me. I just wonder if that had happened to a Liverpool player and the penalty awarded. Kloppp would have had a heart attack. Disgraceful decision but as a Burnley fan, player or manager you knew...
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 8:06 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: The UK's favourite 3 course meal.
- Replies: 55
- Views: 5251
Re: The UK's favourite 3 course meal.
At home: Smoked salmon with horseradish sauce and a slice of lemon. Stir fried chicken, noodles and vegetables in a Hoi Sin sauce. Goats cheese and biscuits with a glass of Rioja. Restaurant: Honeydew melon with Serrano ham. Whole grilled Dover sole with a medley of seasonal vegetables and a glass o...
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 5:12 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Darren England, Howard Webb, and the lunatics running the asylum
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3166
Re: Darren England, Howard Webb, and the lunatics running the asylum
It might not have been said Tony but will the FA ever put Darren England forward for a match at Anfield? Liverpool have won by kicking up a stink.
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 5:09 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Darren England, Howard Webb, and the lunatics running the asylum
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3166
Re: Darren England, Howard Webb, and the lunatics running the asylum
You can't have a situation where an official is 'not allowed' to officiate a specific team - it's completely untenable. Absolutely. The game I once loved is going down the tube so fast it's both disheartening and disgusting. Bob Lord was right all those years ago to ban TV from the Turf, as unfortu...
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 10:07 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: 20 MPH in Wales
- Replies: 156
- Views: 8089
Re: 20 MPH in Wales
The feedback I'm getting from people who live in Wales is that journeys are taking longer but strangely enough traffic jams are taking place in areas where there were none before. I feel that some of this will be due to people adapting to the new regulations but I'm still of the opinion that apart f...
- Sun Oct 15, 2023 6:21 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: 20 MPH in Wales
- Replies: 156
- Views: 8089
Re: 20 MPH in Wales
I'm seeing a mixed bag of opinions but from my perspective 20 mph should be reserved for heavy pedestrian areas and schools. Of course Mr Drakeford has the moral high ground and will say that the whole exercise is to save lives which is admirable. However if he feels so strongly he should ban traffi...
- Sun Oct 15, 2023 3:52 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: 20 MPH in Wales
- Replies: 156
- Views: 8089
20 MPH in Wales
I live on the Welsh border but today was the first time I've ventured over there since the 20mph was instigated. Wow it's slow to the point of ridiculous. I hope that no one in power in England ever gets the urge to impose this on the motoring public. Some may disagree but I feel it's just too slow.
- Sun Oct 15, 2023 3:48 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Qatar's Sheikh Jassim
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1815
Re: Qatar's Sheikh Jassim
I'm having a bit of a chuickle at the thought that he didn't have the cash. The Al Thanis are the ruling family and thanks to the North Field gas are seriously minted.daveisaclaret wrote: ↑Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:21 pmAnother chancer bidding for a football club with money he doesn't have. Not sure why clubs fall for this.
- Mon Oct 09, 2023 6:58 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Israel
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3599
Re: Israel
I agree very sad but who can stop it? You have a lot of different factions and governments hell bent on a scrap and as usual the poor civilians get caught in the crossfire. The world is a very dangerous place right now.
- Fri Oct 06, 2023 4:51 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: R.I.P Another Claret
- Replies: 44
- Views: 6158
Re: R.I.P Another Claret
I'm 69, it's far too young to pass away.
RIP fellow Claret.
RIP fellow Claret.
- Tue Oct 03, 2023 6:30 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Loseton versus Mighty Clarets
- Replies: 627
- Views: 45632
Re: Loseton versus Mighty Clarets
Time for change all round. Unable to post Madge, as she is no longer welcome, however, she has sent a message "Allez les Clarets". In that same vain, tonight our young heroes will remember their exploits of last season and destroy Loseton tonight. Early ko at 7.30pm. Let's get up for it quick. Come...
- Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:32 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Francis Lee has died
- Replies: 48
- Views: 5482
Re: Francis Lee has died
I bumped into him at Mottram Hall golf club a good few years back. I reminded him of the infamous scrap with Hunter. He chuckled and shook his head.
Had a blue Roller with personalised plate. Wealthy guy and a true City legend.
RIP.
Had a blue Roller with personalised plate. Wealthy guy and a true City legend.
RIP.
- Mon Oct 02, 2023 8:51 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Sunday night T.V. Boiling Point
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1964
Re: Sunday night T.V. Boiling Point
No that impressed. I'll watch the next episode to see if it improves. Very thin story line IMO.
- Sat Sep 30, 2023 6:52 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Trippier
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4463
Re: Trippier
A good few years ago I'd taken some friends into the hospitality at Turf Moor. One of my friends, a keen Liverpool fan, asked who was out right back. I said that lad would play for England one day. It was Tripps and how right I was. Great, wholehearted player who I'm so glad to see doing well on the...
- Wed Sep 27, 2023 12:14 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: What is our strongest XI?…
- Replies: 63
- Views: 5707
Re: What is our strongest XI?…
I think you are pretty close to my thoughts Cool. I would probably start with your 11 and bring Koleosho on for Zaroury at 60 mins and Zeki for Laarsen at the same time. Perhaps my only change would be Cork for Cullen at the base of the diamond formation. Cork brings a physical presence to that role...
- Sun Sep 24, 2023 8:42 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: One big elephant in the room
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1912
One big elephant in the room
It's been a concern of mine for a while but we lack height in the team. It's all well and good playing lovely football but last night demonstrated how simple it is for teams to score against us from set pieces. OK we got away with it last night thanks to VAR but teams like Everton will batter us at ...
- Fri Sep 22, 2023 4:31 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Football Focus To Go?
- Replies: 72
- Views: 5854
Re: Football Focus To Go?
Good riddance to it. It's dated and poorly presented. Waste of licence payers money and the same can be said of MOTD.
- Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:02 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Roger Whittaker RIP
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1715
Re: Roger Whittaker RIP
The "Last farewell" is a favourite of mine and one I have selected for my funeral. A bit morbid but it has special meaning for me.
RIP Roger.
RIP Roger.
- Thu Sep 14, 2023 5:41 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: When You’re Smiling (2) - 2023/24
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3514
Re: When You’re Smiling (2) - 2023/24
Some lovely photos but for me the most natural smile belongs to Anass Zaroury.
And now I'm going to be singing his name for the rest of the night
And now I'm going to be singing his name for the rest of the night
- Sun Sep 10, 2023 3:25 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Baseball in Toronto
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1556
Re: Baseball in Toronto
My wife and I have had two weeks over in Ontario. Two nights in Niagra Falls, one night in Niagra on the Lake which is beautiful followed by eight nights in Tiverton near Kincardine on the banks of Lake Huron. We're now in Toronto for three nights and fly home tomorrow. We've been to Canada many tim...
- Sun Sep 10, 2023 1:28 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Baseball in Toronto
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1556
Baseball in Toronto
Went to the Blue Jays v Kansas City Royals game yesterday. It was great fun and not knowing too much about the game I learned a lot. My wife and I walked from the centre of Toronto to the Rogers Centre near the Skydome. The fans were really friendly and not a sign of any bother. Easy access into the...
- Sat Sep 09, 2023 12:33 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Burnley v QPR - U21s
- Replies: 47
- Views: 6840
Re: Burnley v QPR - U21s
That young lad who hit the hat-trick looks like a young Ray Pointer. Hope he's as good as him.
- Fri Aug 25, 2023 5:36 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: our transfer spending
- Replies: 88
- Views: 5537
Re: our transfer spending
Terrifying.
- Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:38 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Today’s Blast from our Recent Burnley Past (XIII) - Trevor Steven
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1999
Re: Today’s Blast from our Recent Burnley Past (XIII) - Trevor Steven
I was lucky to be at Goodison on that night in 1985 when he scored the 3rd goal in their win against Bayern. It was an unbelievable night and if you look at the footage on Utube the place was rocking and Steven was pure quality. I was bought a few pints that night being a Claret and the connection w...
- Wed Aug 16, 2023 7:07 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Advice re Shetland Isles
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1161
Re: Advice re Shetland Isles
If you intend doing any walking on Shetland make sure you wear long trousers and have a "tick" remover in your possession. Ticks are in abundance on the island and unfortunately Lymes disease is carried by them. An associate of mine from Shetland nearly lost his wife to the disease a few years back....
- Fri Aug 11, 2023 10:04 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Clarets v City match thread
- Replies: 377
- Views: 14641
Re: Clarets v City match thread
Oliver couldn't wait to get the chance to give us a red card. I hope his next bowel movement is a large pineapple.
- Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:02 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Clarets v City match thread
- Replies: 377
- Views: 14641
Re: Clarets v City match thread
The match is going more or less as I expected. Lots of effort from our side but City have picked us off expertly. I think this will happen a lot this season. Not disappointed with our display but we're up against one of the best sides on the planet and can't expect too much.
- Fri Aug 11, 2023 4:59 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ARTICLE: Casper at the double in pre-season opener
- Replies: 17
- Views: 903
Re: ARTICLE: Casper at the double in pre-season opener
My favourite Claret.........ever.
Wonderful balance and devasting shot with either foot.
His injury was the reason we didn't win the FA cup back in 74. He played at Hillsborough in the semi against the Geordies but clearly wasn't fit. Such a wonderful footballer.
Wonderful balance and devasting shot with either foot.
His injury was the reason we didn't win the FA cup back in 74. He played at Hillsborough in the semi against the Geordies but clearly wasn't fit. Such a wonderful footballer.
- Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:19 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Mission to Burnley (including spoilers from page 9)
- Replies: 868
- Views: 52583
Re: Mission to Burnley (including spoilers from page 9)
Mr Pace has gone up in my estimation tenfold after watching the first two episodes. Obviously they had a documentary such as this planned from the very start due to the filming but there must have been temptation to scrap the whole thing after relegation. He looked "lost and lonely" in the footage f...
- Wed Aug 09, 2023 4:14 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: When was your first served beer?
- Replies: 146
- Views: 8368
Re: When was your first served beer?
What was Spoons called before it was Spoons? Memory a blank
Been on a day trip to Malham Cove. Got back and chanced a quick half with a couple of lads
Circa 68/69.
Been on a day trip to Malham Cove. Got back and chanced a quick half with a couple of lads
Circa 68/69.
- Tue Aug 08, 2023 9:43 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Udoka Godwin-Malife
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1931
Re: Udoka Godwin-Malife
Once his footballing days are over he can make a living as a singer for sure.
- Tue Aug 08, 2023 8:02 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Burnley Town Centre
- Replies: 123
- Views: 9196
Re: Burnley Town Centre
Sadly it's full of scousers now. If it weren't for then the place would be empty. Same goes for the coastline in North Wales. You are joking aren't you? There are scousers yes, but they are very much in the minority. The reason I used Chester as a comparison is the size of the population which I es...
- Sun Aug 06, 2023 7:12 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Burnley Town Centre
- Replies: 123
- Views: 9196
Re: Burnley Town Centre
Er no. Just got back from centre of Chester. Place is heaving. People everywhere, restaurants booming and pubs full.
- Fri Aug 04, 2023 4:40 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Jobs, careers, vocation, occupation
- Replies: 129
- Views: 7553
Re: Jobs, careers, vocation, occupation
Left school after A levels and joined the Merchant navy. Worked my way up to Captain and along the way discovered I was rather good at shiphandling. big ships. Supertankers and large LNG tankers. Worked as a Pilot/Loading Master at several oil terminals in West Africa and the Middle East before beco...
- Tue Jul 25, 2023 7:57 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Worst decisions in football history?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 3263
Re: Worst decisions in football history?
Burnley deciding to stop serving peas with the pies. I've never recovered :( Seriously I'll always question the FA/Prem league allowing the massive conflict of interest when Sky originally won the tv rights. Alan Sugar was a chairman of Spurs around that time thus he could directly influence how the...
- Wed Jul 12, 2023 4:55 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Underrated things
- Replies: 50
- Views: 3828
Re: Underrated things
A satisfying dump.
- Tue Jul 11, 2023 1:30 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Message for Alhambra
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2094
Re: Message for Alhambra
Ah well, just a shot in the dark.
Sounds like a powerful beer at over 6%. I'm a lightweight where beer is concerned and prefer the 3.5-4.0% range. "Cheshire Cat" from Weetwods being my favourite tipple.
Sounds like a powerful beer at over 6%. I'm a lightweight where beer is concerned and prefer the 3.5-4.0% range. "Cheshire Cat" from Weetwods being my favourite tipple.
- Tue Jul 11, 2023 9:34 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Message for Alhambra
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2094
Message for Alhambra
Greetings, with a name like that you nust have lived or been associated with the UAE at some point. I recall a large LNG tanker of a similar name that was built for a subsidiary of ADNOC. Am I correct?
- Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:26 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: U21 Euro Final on TV
- Replies: 160
- Views: 9988
Re: U21 Euro Final on TV
Just a random observation but I wonder if an Englad team has ever had so many double barrelled names in the starting eleven? Harwood-Bellis, Gibbs-White and Smith-Rowe.
- Wed Jul 05, 2023 5:22 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Watch James Trafford at 5pm - England v Israel
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5798
Re: Watch James Trafford at 5pm - England v Israel
I followed the link and registered but received a message saying that I can't watch it in the UK
Gibbs-White has missed a penalty
Gibbs-White has missed a penalty
- Wed Jul 05, 2023 11:38 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Dubai
- Replies: 47
- Views: 2812
Re: Dubai
A very apt topic as I am halfway through an interview process for a job out there! Quick tip. Always get accomodation, utilities and if possible a car included in your deal. Don't make the mistake of getting an allowance to cover these items unless you're incredibly disciplined, otherwise you'll en...
- Wed Jul 05, 2023 8:51 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Dubai
- Replies: 47
- Views: 2812
Re: Dubai
I lived in the UAE for 10 years so know it pretty well. I was always impressed with the way they went about their business in a "can do" attitude. It's a system of benevolent dictatorship that worked so well. Dubai is great for a short break but go in the winter months as it is hot. The sporting eve...
- Sun Jul 02, 2023 5:38 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Baltimore
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3672
Re: Baltimore
It's some city. Had a night there once to watch the Orioles play the Yankees. Walked from the waterfront area to Camden Yard. Not a pretty walk TBH. Next day we were going up to JFK and the sat nav took us right through some really deprived areas. Burnt out cars. Deserted tenement blocks and shady l...
- Sat Jul 01, 2023 12:59 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: France riots
- Replies: 158
- Views: 7962
Re: France riots
I think the instinct to try and drive away from someone with a gun who wants to kill you is quite an understandable one, personally. I agree. I have been in that situation unfortunately but managed to survive. It was a drunken policeman at a road block on the road from Port Harcourt to Warri in Nig...
- Wed Jun 28, 2023 4:09 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Chester races 1/7/23
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1968
Re: Chester races 1/7/23
Low drawn horses are always a good call at Chester. My tip is to stay out of the city after the meeting has finished and I'll be sticking to it. It's a party city and weekends are lively most of the year but throw a summer evening race meet into the equation and it can get a bit crazy.
- Thu Jun 22, 2023 8:11 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Mortgages
- Replies: 345
- Views: 14216
Re: Mortgages
There are many contributing factors to the current bout of inflation, Brexit, Putin and the war in Ukraine, excessive wage demands from the unions, profiteering from most businesses but the underlying cause of the pain many are feeling due to the mortgage rises, were sown by Mr Brown in 2009 and his...
- Sun Jun 18, 2023 4:00 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Willie Irvine
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2667
Re: Willie Irvine
Many happy returns and I hope you celebrate with a pint of Guinness. (I remember buying you one after you'd done a ground tour with us, way back when)
- Fri Jun 16, 2023 7:29 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Snake identification help.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2362
Re: Snake identification help.
Saw an Adder the other day on Chester golf course. It's the first I've ever seen up north. Treat all snakes with care and assume they are venomous.