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by Blackrod
Mon Jul 06, 2020 1:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The drinks break
Replies: 31
Views: 2414

Re: The drinks break

I disagree with the previous posts I think it’s been a really good addiction and would like it to stay. Gives managers another opportunity to get their messages across and can change how a game is going. Our first half stats yesterday completely changed after the first half water break Not read the...
by Blackrod
Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bubonic Plague
Replies: 7
Views: 1442

Bubonic Plague

One confirmed case in Inner Mongolia and one suspected case. The confirmed one is as result of eating the raw meat of a Marmot (rodent). Is there a lack of education, is it a result of poverty or are alternative food sources needed to feed expanding populations particularly in areas like China ? It ...
by Blackrod
Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Sheffield United - Player Ratings
Replies: 43
Views: 10043

Re: Burnley v Sheffield United - Player Ratings

Pope 6 Bardsley 7 Long 6 Tarkowski 8 mom Taylor 6 Pieters 6 Brownhill 7 Westwood 6 McNeil 6 Jay Rod 7 Vydra 6 Wood - no real impact If McNeil chance goes in (which it should have ) its game over. For all their posession they didn’t look like scoring many. I can see why some teams find Sheff Utd hard...
by Blackrod
Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mee Injury
Replies: 69
Views: 6559

Re: Mee Injury

Long comes in and does a job. He’s not Ben Mer though and if Mee is out for the rest of the season it’s a big miss.
by Blackrod
Sun Jul 05, 2020 1:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MIGHTY CLARETS versus SheffU
Replies: 485
Views: 24348

Re: MIGHTY CLARETS versus SheffU

It’s a good point but we missed two sitters that should have been buried. It was a poor game compared to the Palace game and we didn’t look quite at it. Maybe too many games too quickly.
by Blackrod
Sun Jul 05, 2020 1:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MIGHTY CLARETS versus SheffU
Replies: 485
Views: 24348

Re: MIGHTY CLARETS versus SheffU

Now TV must be v slow. Found out we’d scored on here before I saw it.
by Blackrod
Sun Jul 05, 2020 1:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MIGHTY CLARETS versus SheffU
Replies: 485
Views: 24348

Re: MIGHTY CLARETS versus SheffU

Such a good chance for McNeil. Should have scored
by Blackrod
Sun Jul 05, 2020 1:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MIGHTY CLARETS versus SheffU
Replies: 485
Views: 24348

Re: MIGHTY CLARETS versus SheffU

Well i said offside as soon as Tarks put the ball in the back of the net then the replay ................. Maybe and it was . We have so far got out of jail as United were the better side . Now see what the 2nd half has to give as this game is far from over . I’ve never been more confident of a VAR...
by Blackrod
Sun Jul 05, 2020 12:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MIGHTY CLARETS versus SheffU
Replies: 485
Views: 24348

Re: MIGHTY CLARETS versus SheffU

Great chance missed by Vydra
by Blackrod
Sun Jul 05, 2020 11:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: R U glad that they decided to complete the fixtures?
Replies: 16
Views: 1333

Re: R U glad that they decided to complete the fixtures?

Yes. It was the only option before a new season starts again, without devaluing the league.
by Blackrod
Sun Jul 05, 2020 10:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ben Mee Interview, Sunday Times
Replies: 32
Views: 4429

Re: Ben Mee Interview, Sunday Times

Brilliant article but such a shame that the The Times chose to show the banner again, when it was totally unneccessary, thereby giving more publicity to the perpertrators and encouraging their followers. All lives matter and in particular, little Olive's. Agree. The point I was trying to make but t...
by Blackrod
Sun Jul 05, 2020 9:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ben Mee Interview, Sunday Times
Replies: 32
Views: 4429

Re: Ben Mee Interview, Sunday Times

Wish some of these articles would highlight how it is only small group of people who hired the plane. They aren’t even Burnley fans as no fan would want to put their own team off before a match. I’ve never seen more diversity in the stands at Burnley. This doesn’t get mentioned because these reporte...
by Blackrod
Sat Jul 04, 2020 12:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Washington Redskins name change
Replies: 50
Views: 3650

Re: Washington Redskins name change

ClaretAndJew wrote:
Sat Jul 04, 2020 12:54 pm
Show us your diplomas Blackrod
Here the other troll
by Blackrod
Sat Jul 04, 2020 12:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Washington Redskins name change
Replies: 50
Views: 3650

Re: Washington Redskins name change

You do realalise that Black Rod is currently a woman dont you? Also the full title is either Lady Usher of the Black Rod or Gentlemen Usher of the Black Rod depending on if Black Rod is male or female Maybe before you start getting your knickers in a twist about sexism and wokeness you should try a...
by Blackrod
Sat Jul 04, 2020 11:09 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Washington Redskins name change
Replies: 50
Views: 3650

Re: Washington Redskins name change

what about Black Rod, in Parliament? I think there would be more of an uproar if he was called White Rod. What if he was a ‘black’ person in the future ? What if it was a woman the future ? Would it be sexist to call that person Rod ? You can go on and on with this and it isn’t helpful pandering to...
by Blackrod
Sat Jul 04, 2020 10:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Washington Redskins name change
Replies: 50
Views: 3650

Re: Washington Redskins name change

How far back do you go ? Do we change everything with a history some don’t like ? Every single country has got some history with colonisation or wars to do with race or religion. Some people wouldnt be alive today or in the countries where they are complaining but for this history. It’s s but like t...
by Blackrod
Sat Jul 04, 2020 8:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Burnley confirm ticket refunds
Replies: 830
Views: 74130

Re: ARTICLE: Burnley confirm ticket refunds

It’s very poor from the club. I’d be happy to go to the bank of the queue for 2 Bee Holed to get paid first though. Fans such as this are more in need of this amount than footballer getting 30K who was paid 30k last week.
by Blackrod
Sat Jul 04, 2020 8:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Will you be going to the pub tomorrow?
Replies: 200
Views: 16476

Re: Will you be going to the pub tomorrow?

The opening up today is an economic decision not a health or scientific decision. Hopefully we don’t hear reports of p*ssheads totally ignoring distancing after a few but I wouldn’t bet on it. I went into a big airy diy store yesterday with one in one out. Can’t see how you can successfully social d...
by Blackrod
Thu Jul 02, 2020 8:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Covid-19
Replies: 13866
Views: 914275

Re: Covid-19

Leicester has the highest rate of infection followed by Bradford. Rochdale is 4th and Blackburn with Darwrn is 11th. There’s a common denominator and the NHS in these areas must be under pressure. I don’t think Leicester will be the only place to be put into further lockdown.
by Blackrod
Thu Jul 02, 2020 6:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Investor
Replies: 649
Views: 62990

Re: Investor

To keep at the same level will cost more and not the same as before. To maintain it or progress more will require outside investment. Is Garlick doing the right thing to not spend more and accept the inevitable or find an investor who can ?
by Blackrod
Thu Jul 02, 2020 4:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ghislaine Maxwell
Replies: 71
Views: 7438

Re: Ghislaine Maxwell

evensteadiereddie wrote:
Thu Jul 02, 2020 4:25 pm
Andy and Julian Assagne should be quite safe while Anne Sacoolas, the woman who killed Harry Dunn last August refuses to leave the USA - and quite rightly so.
Until the Yanks cooperate over the lad's death, they should be told to do one.
We could always do a swap
by Blackrod
Thu Jul 02, 2020 1:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Guardian article on Dyche
Replies: 47
Views: 5079

Re: Guardian article on Dyche

Fair article. Dyche and Burnley are just a good fit. The best scenario is for Garlick and Dyche to come to some sort of agreement. Without spending large sums it’s difficult to see who will do better at the current time.
by Blackrod
Thu Jul 02, 2020 9:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Burnley confirm ticket refunds
Replies: 830
Views: 74130

Re: ARTICLE: Burnley confirm ticket refunds

BFC

On the pitch: under promise over deliver
Finances of club: under promise over deliver
Community Scheme: under promise over deliver
PR and Comminications: over promise under deliver

You’d think the last one would be the easiest one to get right.
by Blackrod
Thu Jul 02, 2020 12:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today I buried my 10 month old Grandson.
Replies: 102
Views: 8815

Re: Today I buried my 10 month old Grandson.

Heart wrenching to read. Condolencies to you all. Keep strong.
by Blackrod
Wed Jul 01, 2020 7:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wood, Rodriguez, JBG and Brady...
Replies: 64
Views: 7696

Re: Wood, Rodriguez, JBG and Brady...

Nobody who started the other night has deserved to lose their place.
by Blackrod
Wed Jul 01, 2020 5:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leicester
Replies: 41
Views: 3545

Re: Leicester

Multi Generational living has been cited as a main factor. This was one of the problems in Italy too as a poster above mentioned. Agree about a lot of youngsters just ignoring social distancing as they think it doesn’t apply to them. Many are strictly obeying the rules but for many others it’s all b...
by Blackrod
Wed Jul 01, 2020 9:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Burnley confirm ticket refunds
Replies: 830
Views: 74130

Re: ARTICLE: Burnley confirm ticket refunds

If it was any other business you would be concerned thinking they had cash flow problems. They don’t and they are a multi million pound business paying millions in wages. It shouldnt take this long to sort out. They are happy to still collect money quickly. It looks at best amateur and at worst disr...
by Blackrod
Tue Jun 30, 2020 7:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leicester
Replies: 41
Views: 3545

Re: Leicester

Has anyone suggested why there could be a spike in Leicester ? I have a friend in Rochdale who says it was particularly badly affected there compared to other areas.
by Blackrod
Tue Jun 30, 2020 3:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Does SD Learn
Replies: 23
Views: 2328

Re: Does SD Learn

I think he has mentioned he is constantly learning and developing. Whilst his hand was forced a bit he always knew McNeil could play there. Now we have the evidence to suggest it could work for us again as an option. He will also have seen that Pieters was more than comfortable further forward. The ...
by Blackrod
Tue Jun 30, 2020 9:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Chairman
Replies: 281
Views: 26679

Re: The Chairman

He’s referring to the club going into full panic mode ( and we do need to be a bit cautious ) on the back of Coronavirus. Things were obviously agreed before about contracts and targets and then stopped in their tracks leaving everything in limbo with no contingency plan. Whilst we can’t carry a big...
by Blackrod
Tue Jun 30, 2020 9:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brownhill
Replies: 83
Views: 9861

Re: Brownhill

Think he’s still finding his feet. Needs more composure with shooting too. Lots of endeavour and clearly a good footballer. I like his positive style of play and I think he’ll get better and better.
by Blackrod
Mon Jun 29, 2020 10:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Crystal Palace v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 52
Views: 9181

Re: Crystal Palace v Burnley - Player Ratings

Pope 7
Bardsley 8
Tarkowski 8
Mee 9
Taylor 8
Brownhill 8
Westwood 8
Cork 8
Pieters 8
McNeil 9
Vydra 7

Brilliant performance with such a thin squad. Some great football first half too.
by Blackrod
Mon Jun 29, 2020 10:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pieters
Replies: 39
Views: 5423

Re: Pieters

He’s a good footballer and does not look out of place there at all. Was definitely the right decision to keep Taylor at LB and play Pieters further forward.
by Blackrod
Mon Jun 29, 2020 10:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ayew
Replies: 52
Views: 5356

Re: Ayew

Thought he was lucky to stay on initially and hadn’t seen the look he made. Looked and lined up his arm then the force of it on top. Definite Red.
by Blackrod
Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Palace versus MIGHTY CLARETS
Replies: 502
Views: 28010

Re: Woy's Pal Arse versus MIGHTY CLARETS

Excellent performance from a threadbare squad. This manager deserves more backing.
by Blackrod
Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Palace versus MIGHTY CLARETS
Replies: 502
Views: 28010

Re: Woy's Pal Arse versus MIGHTY CLARETS

FactualFrank wrote:
Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:10 pm
VAR won't be even watching. They'll be talking to eachother about the game on Thursday while munching on a bacon sandwich and swigging down coffee.
:lol:
by Blackrod
Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Palace versus MIGHTY CLARETS
Replies: 502
Views: 28010

Re: Woy's Pal Arse versus MIGHTY CLARETS

Could have broken Brownhill’s nose.
by Blackrod
Mon Jun 29, 2020 8:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Palace versus MIGHTY CLARETS
Replies: 502
Views: 28010

Re: Woy's Pal Arse versus MIGHTY CLARETS

Some great football. Vydra looks a bit isolated but looking good across the middle. Pieters and Brownhill are good footballers and McNeil is all over the place. Hope he can keep it up.
by Blackrod
Mon Jun 29, 2020 8:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Palace versus MIGHTY CLARETS
Replies: 502
Views: 28010

Re: Woy's Pal Arse versus MIGHTY CLARETS

Good football so far
by Blackrod
Mon Jun 29, 2020 6:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Burnley confirm ticket refunds
Replies: 830
Views: 74130

Re: ARTICLE: Burnley confirm ticket refunds

What if you are paying a Direct Debit and decide to stop it now if you don’t trust the club to process next seasons refunds quickly enough. Where does it leave you in respect of your seat when the football does start again with crowds ?
by Blackrod
Mon Jun 29, 2020 5:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: SD
Replies: 199
Views: 16560

Re: SD

Hope he doesn’t go but if so Hughton is the standout person for me. Others on that list look poor. Pocketing is totally unrealistic.
by Blackrod
Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Burnley confirm ticket refunds
Replies: 830
Views: 74130

Re: ARTICLE: Burnley confirm ticket refunds

I wonder if they’ve managed to pay the players and creditors yet ? Shows you how far down the pecking order fans are.
by Blackrod
Mon Jun 29, 2020 12:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Holidays Abroad
Replies: 33
Views: 1990

Re: Holidays Abroad

You don’t have to go to school if you think is it’s not safe, you can’t visit who you want when you want, you can’t mix too many households together, some shops won’t let too many in at once, you have to wear a mask or sit outside at the pub ( once open) but you can sit in a metal tube with stranger...
by Blackrod
Sun Jun 28, 2020 11:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Our front line vs Palace
Replies: 33
Views: 2568

Re: Our front line vs Palace

Pieters looked good when he came on and he can certainly cross. If no Jay Rod I’d play him left and move Brownhill inside. Keep Taylor in position.
by Blackrod
Sat Jun 27, 2020 7:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Investor
Replies: 649
Views: 62990

Re: Investor

To progress further we need outside investment. To progress further we need more flex with funds as Dyche has highlighted. The alternative is we keep it local, be glad of what we achieved and accept the inevitable relegation. Imagine a local business that does well from small beginnings and needs ou...
by Blackrod
Sat Jun 27, 2020 6:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Film Biopics
Replies: 13
Views: 852

Re: Film Biopics

Love and Mercy ( about Brian Wilson and Beach Boys)
by Blackrod
Sat Jun 27, 2020 6:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Holidays
Replies: 68
Views: 4953

Re: Holidays

Holidays are only being allowed to save airlines, the tourism industry and to get the chavs off uk beaches. You are not allowed to go the pub, restaurants and it’s one in one out in some shops, most toilets aren’t open, you can’t get your haircut yet and don’t have to go to school if you feel it’s n...
by Blackrod
Sat Jun 27, 2020 3:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Movies you can see again and again
Replies: 108
Views: 8053

Re: Movies you can see again and again

Early Bond films. I detest any Daniel Craig ones although will put up with him in Defiance which is a great story and film. Classic Westerns too. Blues Brothers and Trains Planes and Automobiles.
by Blackrod
Sat Jun 27, 2020 3:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Crystal Palace predictions...
Replies: 40
Views: 2539

Re: Crystal Palace predictions...

Low scoring draw without Zaha. With him a win for them.
by Blackrod
Sat Jun 27, 2020 3:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hendrick Offered Contract By Newcastle
Replies: 137
Views: 14024

Re: Hendrick Offered Contract By Newcastle

They are a bigger club but they don’t have a better team. If a new owner comes in and Bruce goes he could find himself well down the pecking order with a few off games. But at least he’ll have more cash.