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by CleggHall
Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: UK Summer Holidays
Replies: 49
Views: 3787

Re: UK Summer Holidays

Yes North East England is nice and a pleasant drive, relatively uncongested, try Bamburgh with its castle, Seahouses and Alnmouth.
by CleggHall
Mon Jan 02, 2023 8:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Queue, pee, aaah
Replies: 31
Views: 3245

Re: Queue, pee, aaah

It took me time to get the title but get it now!
by CleggHall
Fri Dec 30, 2022 3:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stoke and Burnley connection
Replies: 30
Views: 2132

Re: Stoke and Burnley connection

The biggest connection for older Clarets is Jimmy McIlroy!
by CleggHall
Wed Dec 28, 2022 11:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best thing about an early goal.
Replies: 2
Views: 795

Re: Best thing about an early goal.

Yes made Birmingham attempt to play, 2nd goal destroyed their faint hopes and lucky to finish with 11 on the pitch
by CleggHall
Sun Dec 25, 2022 10:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wishing you all a very Merry and Claret Christmas!!
Replies: 78
Views: 2756

Re: Wishing you all a very Merry and Claret Christmas!!

TV morning service from Blackburn Cathedral but Bishop of Burnley in attendance, truly peace on earth and goodwill to all men!
by CleggHall
Sat Dec 24, 2022 10:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: With half a season gone
Replies: 51
Views: 2629

Re: With half a season gone

In the words of my Sunderland supporting friend, “Your right winger (Benson) took us apart and destroyed us in the 2nd half”.
I rest his case!
by CleggHall
Fri Dec 23, 2022 2:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wishing you all a very Merry and Claret Christmas!!
Replies: 78
Views: 2756

Re: Wishing you all a very Merry and Claret Christmas!!

A very good summary of the last 12 months, it is nice that every cloud has a silver lining!
by CleggHall
Fri Dec 23, 2022 9:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Old Trafford, match day experience
Replies: 5
Views: 1584

Re: Old Trafford, match day experience

An excellent production well put together, good music, Burnley crowd noise and photos.
Captures the night’s experience well - thanks.
by CleggHall
Tue Dec 20, 2022 1:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 3424
Views: 452408

Re: January transfer window rumours.

In Pace’s own words when asked about incoming January transfers, “Probably not particularly when you see the strength of the squad”. An unsurprising answer, a good interview but even the chairman is very happy!
by CleggHall
Tue Dec 20, 2022 11:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Roberts will not face a suspension
Replies: 62
Views: 3680

Re: ARTICLE: Roberts will not face a suspension

Yes penalty was a poor/wrong decision by an inadequate referee and linesman. Fortunately did not prove costly but shambolic nevertheless.
by CleggHall
Sat Dec 17, 2022 7:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Norwich Blackburn
Replies: 42
Views: 2432

Re: Norwich Blackburn

Chris Sutton conflicted on 606 on radio, won’t say who he favours!
by CleggHall
Fri Dec 16, 2022 5:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rehan Ahmed - England Test record breaker
Replies: 17
Views: 1086

Re: Rehan Ahmed - England Test record breaker

Rashid’s test record is poor, expensive and not a wicket taker. Was handled poorly in his early career by both Yorkshire and England, particularly Gale the Yorks captain. As a result opted for white ball only in which he has excelled. A pity, could have been a test cricketer too IMO.
by CleggHall
Fri Dec 16, 2022 4:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rehan Ahmed - England Test record breaker
Replies: 17
Views: 1086

Re: Rehan Ahmed - England Test record breaker

Jumps ahead of Lancs Parkinson but England really do need a spinner
by CleggHall
Fri Dec 16, 2022 10:26 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: EFL Podcast - Josh Brownhill
Replies: 27
Views: 1967

Re: EFL Podcast - Josh Brownhill

A level-headed lad, good interview, has thrived this year under new management and now looks a PL player.
by CleggHall
Thu Dec 15, 2022 4:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Morocco v France
Replies: 126
Views: 13986

Re: Morocco v France

It was not luck but poor decision making by the referee, there’s a lot of it about!
by CleggHall
Thu Dec 15, 2022 3:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Morocco v France
Replies: 126
Views: 13986

Re: Morocco v France

Ronaldo and Bale had shocking world cups whilst Maguire hit his peak!
by CleggHall
Wed Dec 14, 2022 4:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 51
Views: 7547

Re: Introduction

Welcome Lubanski, my 1st match was 1959 and unsurprisingly us old gimmers are getting fewer on this board.
by CleggHall
Sun Dec 11, 2022 5:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kompany - full post match interview v QPR
Replies: 2
Views: 740

Re: Kompany - full post match interview v QPR

VK doesn’t know much about Weghorst but “he did score 2 goals at the World Cup which can’t be bad”!
by CleggHall
Thu Dec 08, 2022 5:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Michael Jackson – April 2022 to May 2022
Replies: 2
Views: 468

Re: ARTICLE: Michael Jackson – April 2022 to May 2022

Jackson’s performance and management was excellent, nearly pulled it off, we could expect no more from him.
Deservedly recognised by moving onto VK’s coaching team.
by CleggHall
Tue Dec 06, 2022 11:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Eddie Jones about to be potted
Replies: 12
Views: 1273

Re: Eddie Jones about to be potted

Yes a pity, after an excellent start Jones has declined and recent results are very poor. Appears to have no settled side and Farrell’s better days are now only a memory.
by CleggHall
Mon Dec 05, 2022 12:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pakistan v England 1st Test
Replies: 90
Views: 5508

Re: Pakistan v England 1st Test

Agreed a very generous declaration but Pakistan batsmen should have won this for them on that track. Just shows what last-day pressure can do, Stokes has the Midas touch.
by CleggHall
Thu Dec 01, 2022 9:12 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Christine McVie
Replies: 40
Views: 2908

Re: Christine McVie

I worked with her brother John Perfect, an agricultural scientist.
by CleggHall
Tue Nov 29, 2022 2:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Book by a Claret Fan
Replies: 14
Views: 1700

Re: Book by a Claret Fan

Well done and good luck with the book, 1st of many!?
by CleggHall
Sat Nov 26, 2022 5:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Lancashire Famine / Cotton Distress 1861-65
Replies: 48
Views: 3015

Re: Fao Local historians, family legends of the Cotton Distress 1861-65

The Cotton Famine Road above Rochdale May be worth investigating. The unemployed created this by installing setts high on the moors during the American Civil War. In this way Lancashire textile workers took a stand against slavery.
by CleggHall
Fri Nov 18, 2022 5:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: It was Ashley’s day against Blackburn
Replies: 9
Views: 819

Re: ARTICLE: It was Ashley’s day against Blackburn

A great day for everybody and the players’ marks between 7 to 9 clearly reflect this, all magnificent but Ash the leader.
by CleggHall
Sun Nov 13, 2022 11:05 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: T20 World Cup Final - England v Pakistan
Replies: 55
Views: 1665

Re: T20 World Cup Final - England v Pakistan

England 84 for 4, Brook out 20, has had poor tour.
by CleggHall
Sun Nov 13, 2022 8:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: T20 World Cup Final - England v Pakistan
Replies: 55
Views: 1665

Re: T20 World Cup Final - England v Pakistan

Rashid wicket 1st ball!
by CleggHall
Sat Nov 12, 2022 3:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v Samoa
Replies: 21
Views: 1020

Re: England v Samoa

England down 6-10, unimpressive so far.
by CleggHall
Sat Nov 12, 2022 5:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Australia v New Zealand
Replies: 15
Views: 975

Re: Australia v New Zealand

A great combative game of rugby league,2 good teams and excellent referee though Murray of Australia should have been sin-binned.
by CleggHall
Sat Nov 12, 2022 5:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rovers game in the Philippines
Replies: 6
Views: 615

Re: Rovers game in the Philippines

Clive, sorry no, now retired and live on Tyneside.
by CleggHall
Fri Nov 11, 2022 10:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rovers game in the Philippines
Replies: 6
Views: 615

Re: Rovers game in the Philippines

I played cricket for Manila Nomads in the 80s, worked at Los Banos.
by CleggHall
Thu Nov 10, 2022 10:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: SD on Talksport this morning (10th Nov) @10am
Replies: 76
Views: 6795

Re: SD on Talksport this morning (10th Nov) @10am

Sadly becoming a “yesterday man”.
by CleggHall
Thu Nov 10, 2022 8:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: T20 World Cup
Replies: 256
Views: 9202

Re: T20 World Cup

A good spell from Rashid who has had a pretty average tour until now.
by CleggHall
Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ben Mee - more insight to his departure
Replies: 19
Views: 4874

Re: Ben Mee - more insight to his departure

Sounds like Dyche and the players grew apart and the relationship became stale before his abrupt departure. Mee is a genuine guy, contract talks stalled and a parting of the ways was inevitable. However both Dyche and Mee gave excellent service to the club and deserve our thanks.
by CleggHall
Sun Nov 06, 2022 7:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: Burnley blunted by the Blades
Replies: 13
Views: 1889

Re: REPORT: Burnley blunted by the Blades

Fullbacks need to defend first and foremost, VK reached this conclusion rather too late!
A bad day at the office for him and our supporters, why would they not use their allocated seats? Sounds chaotic both on and off the field.
by CleggHall
Sun Nov 06, 2022 11:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blue moon general football Forum.
Replies: 61
Views: 4888

Re: Blue moon general football Forum.

Not the Leeds Red Triangle League! :D
by CleggHall
Sat Nov 05, 2022 10:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: T20 World Cup
Replies: 256
Views: 9202

Re: T20 World Cup

Yes Rashid turned up today then the openers got us off to a good start. Curran has impressed and Wood shattered the tail.
by CleggHall
Fri Nov 04, 2022 8:48 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hampstead Claret
Replies: 12
Views: 1257

Re: Hampstead Claret

Yes Hampstead was an excellent poster, well informed on economics and politics, I imagine a teacher but we could all learn something from him. RIP
by CleggHall
Thu Nov 03, 2022 6:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Imran Khan, cricket
Replies: 4
Views: 452

Re: Imran Khan, cricket

A bit harsh, an excellent all round cricketer but not sure on his political career though Pakistan not an easy country to govern.
by CleggHall
Mon Oct 31, 2022 9:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: A Mexican Standoff in Burnley
Replies: 6
Views: 1994

Re: ARTICLE: A Mexican Standoff in Burnley

As ever with Phil Whalley, a lengthy well-written review. The case he makes stacks up to me, mismanagement and bickering at many levels within the club which led to near-bankruptcy and the Orient game. Casper sounds to have been poorly treated and disrespected and many of Bond’s signings were off th...
by CleggHall
Mon Oct 31, 2022 4:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sunderland statement
Replies: 57
Views: 6399

Re: Sunderland statement

Siting away fans in the “gods” well away from the pitch (Sunderland and Newcastle) plus making them queue endlessly for limited turnstiles then climb Himalayan steps alienates them which contributes to bad behaviour. Throwing coins and other items at home fans is clearly wrong but Sunderland need to...
by CleggHall
Mon Oct 31, 2022 10:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who scored- championship team of the season so far.
Replies: 3
Views: 610

Re: Who scored- championship team of the season so far.

Question - where’s Jack Cork?
by CleggHall
Sun Oct 30, 2022 3:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: late-show-takes-clarets-to-three-wins-in-a-week
Replies: 5
Views: 995

Re: REPORT: late-show-takes-clarets-to-three-wins-in-a-week

Another excellent report, so enjoyed by those who did not attend the match.
However it was not “quite rightly” of Ince to pick out one refereeing error and ignore many others!?
by CleggHall
Thu Oct 27, 2022 2:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Press Conference - Reading (h) 27th Oct 2022
Replies: 5
Views: 1234

Re: Press Conference - Reading (h) 27th Oct 2022

Comes across as a thoughtful, intelligent individual, highlighted the goal and importance of a top 6 finish.
by CleggHall
Wed Oct 26, 2022 8:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sunderland statement
Replies: 57
Views: 6399

Re: Sunderland statement

Both Sunderland and Newcastle treat away fans badly locating them in high places well away from the action. Sunderland only opened 2 turnstiles on Saturday and many Burnley fans missed the kickoff.
by CleggHall
Wed Oct 26, 2022 10:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: VK'sInfluence on Our Existing Players
Replies: 14
Views: 1619

Re: VK'sInfluence on Our Existing Players

Possibly true but Vydra was impatient and wanted to leave.
An under-performer incapable of scoring regularly in the PL when given his chance.
by CleggHall
Mon Oct 24, 2022 11:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: Zaroury – The Heartbeat of the Sunderland win
Replies: 13
Views: 2241

Re: REPORT: Zaroury – The Heartbeat of the Sunderland win

Yes Barnes blameless for 1st half performance, received the ball with back to goal, defender up his a..e and no support. Benson made big difference in the 2nd half with Tella down the middle.
by CleggHall
Sun Oct 23, 2022 9:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: Zaroury – The Heartbeat of the Sunderland win
Replies: 13
Views: 2241

Re: REPORT: Zaroury – The Heartbeat of the Sunderland win

Excellent report, yes queuing at the 2 away supporter turnstiles was abysmal. I got in the ground at 3.06pm, far too many stairs for a 77 year old, Metro train ran out at Heworth but nevertheless a brilliant day. I can even see myself on the photo!