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by ecc
Fri Nov 12, 2021 5:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ron Flowers RIP
Replies: 12
Views: 1544

Re: Ron Flowers RIP

FWIW, I've just posted this message on the official Wolves fb site: "I'm a Burnley fan but above all a football fan. Long, long, long ago, prior to the abolition of the maximum wage, Wolves and Burnley were two of England's leading clubs. Ron Flowers played many times against Burnley and is, indirec...
by ecc
Wed Nov 10, 2021 3:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RIP Gerald Sinstadt
Replies: 31
Views: 3476

Re: RIP Gerald Sinstadt

I liked him a lot. One of the best IMO.
by ecc
Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Havertz comments in Lancs Live - GRRRRR!
Replies: 9
Views: 2680

Re: Havertz comments in Lancs Live - GRRRRR!

Burnley Uber Alles.
by ecc
Tue Nov 09, 2021 10:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Replies: 155
Views: 12388

Re: Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Offbeat.
by ecc
Tue Nov 09, 2021 2:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Xavi presented at Barcelona
Replies: 22
Views: 2161

Re: Xavi presented at Barcelona

At least the fans are happy for five minutes.
by ecc
Tue Nov 09, 2021 1:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chelsea v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 117
Views: 14567

Re: Chelsea v Burnley - Player Ratings

One day great the next crap.
by ecc
Tue Nov 09, 2021 1:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is Tarks likely to leave in January?
Replies: 75
Views: 6702

Re: Is Tarks likely to leave in January?

"I reckon Howe is the kind of manager that could take Tarks to the next level and get him back in the England set up"

interesting.
by ecc
Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:59 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: League leaders Fulham at Leyland
Replies: 52
Views: 4131

Re: ARTICLE: League leaders Fulham at Leyland

I too enjoyed watching it. First time I've seen a live U23 game. Fulham did look a class team but we weren't bereft of ability. I thought Sam Waller looked pretty good. I like the look of Finlay Armstrong. Only 18 but he looks a player to me. Helm looked good when on the ball as did Tucker but unfor...
by ecc
Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: League leaders Fulham at Leyland
Replies: 52
Views: 4131

Re: ARTICLE: League leaders Fulham at Leyland

"Have I watched the same game as everybody else one decent footballer on show Fulham’s no 8 the rest all very average on tonight’s game each to their own"

I think you watched the same match as everybody else but I'm not sure I watched the same match as you.
by ecc
Mon Nov 08, 2021 8:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: League leaders Fulham at Leyland
Replies: 52
Views: 4131

Re: ARTICLE: League leaders Fulham at Leyland

Get in! Well done, Michael. Well done lads.
by ecc
Mon Nov 08, 2021 4:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Eddie Howe in Newcastle talks
Replies: 193
Views: 18355

Re: Eddie Howe in Newcastle talks

Delighted for Eddie, his mates and the Newcastle Academy system.
by ecc
Sat Nov 06, 2021 10:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: In the middle of our goal NICK POPE
Replies: 28
Views: 3175

Re: In the middle of our goal NICK POPE

Nick Pope is not just a damn good goalkeeper; he is a superb person. Modest, down-to-earth, intelligent, has a great rapport with our fans and is a superb ambassador for Burnley Football Club.
by ecc
Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Magnificent
Replies: 26
Views: 2590

Re: Magnificent

Great, great result! Absolutely delighted. Great to see MV get his first goal of the season. Vintage Dychian Clarets.

UTC
by ecc
Thu Nov 04, 2021 12:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Eddie Howe in Newcastle talks
Replies: 193
Views: 18355

Re: Eddie Howe in Newcastle talks

Totally fed up but this whole business. Who the hell do the Newcastle fans think they are? "Passionate fans", yes ok. But does that entitle them to win trophies or want major managers? Get a grip for God's sake.
by ecc
Wed Nov 03, 2021 12:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Newcastle takeover
Replies: 372
Views: 39650

Re: Newcastle takeover

Is there a station in Bournemouth on the Metro line?
by ecc
Tue Nov 02, 2021 3:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blatter & Platini charged with fraud
Replies: 27
Views: 2516

Re: Blatter & Platini charged with fraud

Hi DCWat,

"It’s refreshing to see all the fantastic reforms that have taken place at FIFA and UEFA since their respective departures.

It’s nice to now see the game in such safe, clean hands."

Is there a smiley missing perchance?
by ecc
Tue Nov 02, 2021 1:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clément Grenier
Replies: 28
Views: 5173

Re: Clément Grenier

Grenier: was a "great hope" at Lyon up until 2014. Then the injuries set in. Some people, including key figures at the club, allegedly believed he could have done more to try to avoid certain injuries. He was on a long-term contract on good money but the manager gave up on him and he was loaned out ...
by ecc
Sun Oct 31, 2021 12:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's footie 31/10/21
Replies: 90
Views: 6836

Re: Today's footie 31/10/21

Anything other than a DL win.
by ecc
Sat Oct 30, 2021 7:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: R.I.P. Helmshoreclaret
Replies: 61
Views: 5679

Re: R.I.P. Helmshoreclaret

Hello Belgian,

I hope this is not disrespectful.

Only second game I've seen this season. Watched it with my eldest.

One of my first thoughts after the final whistle was about your uncle and for you.
by ecc
Fri Oct 29, 2021 1:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: George Boyd Retires
Replies: 29
Views: 3554

Re: George Boyd Retires

One of the few quotes from Steve Bruce that were worthy of note (at the time we bought GB): Bruce said: "George Boyd is someone I was tempted to keep. He is such a great lad, a great pro and easy to manage. It was the little things with George. "He's a wonderful lad. If your daughter came home with ...
by ecc
Thu Oct 28, 2021 5:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: R.I.P. Helmshoreclaret
Replies: 61
Views: 5679

Re: R.I.P. Helmshoreclaret

I am very sad for you Belgian and for all of your uncle's family and friends.

RIP Helmshore
by ecc
Thu Oct 28, 2021 3:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your starting eleven for Brentford
Replies: 152
Views: 13142

Re: Your starting eleven for Brentford

Hi KRBFC

Pope
Roberts Collins Mee Taylor
Mcneil Westwood Brownhill Cornet
Vydra Wood

I'd go with that and I sincerely hope SD does.
by ecc
Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I won’t go on the Turf again
Replies: 138
Views: 15046

Re: I won’t go on the Turf again

Hi PTN,

Wait a bit...aren't you the one who criticises people for not going to away matches?

So I take it you won't be going to TM but still attending our away games?
by ecc
Wed Oct 27, 2021 2:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your team for Spurs
Replies: 56
Views: 5037

Re: Your team for Spurs

We don't really know Connor's fitness. I sincerely hope the lad plays but I think SD will be looking to give him, say, 45 minutes or max. 60 minutes hopefully with a view to his featuring against Brentford.

Matej has to start for me.

No risks re. Max, keep him in the cotton wool.
by ecc
Mon Oct 25, 2021 4:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jimmy McIlroy would have been 90 today
Replies: 13
Views: 1112

Re: Jimmy McIlroy would have been 90 today

He did, Tony. But my Dad was like that too. I was brought up like that. I think there is a distinction that needs making between the club as an institution and the people owning and working for it at any given point in time. Perhaps Ray and my Dad were wrong. I don't know but if I had to choose betw...
by ecc
Mon Oct 25, 2021 3:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jimmy McIlroy would have been 90 today
Replies: 13
Views: 1112

Re: Jimmy McIlroy would have been 90 today

Hello Tony, "I was going to post this but on the 3rd anniversary of his death I started a thread that led to some abusive posts from people who believe we shouldn't discuss our former players." There's so much in today's society I really don't understand but if people think that then we might as wel...
by ecc
Mon Oct 25, 2021 3:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jimmy McIlroy would have been 90 today
Replies: 13
Views: 1112

Jimmy McIlroy would have been 90 today

The greatest ever Claret was born on 25 October 1931, ninety years ago.


RIP
by ecc
Mon Oct 25, 2021 2:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Must win again Brentford?
Replies: 159
Views: 11598

Re: Must win again Brentford?

It's not a must-win. How can it be when there will be 28 games left after this one? And if we're that crap even a win against Brentford won't save us.

However, it is clearly a "will feel much better if win match".
by ecc
Sun Oct 24, 2021 11:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Luke Shaw
Replies: 40
Views: 4722

Re: Luke Shaw

Varane is incredibly underrated in England. Not sure it's a coincidence that they've shipped nine goals in the last two PL games without him while they have conceded five in his five PL matches so far.
by ecc
Sun Oct 24, 2021 9:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Youth
Replies: 69
Views: 5618

Re: Youth

We ARE catching up but we have a long way to go still. Our U18s drew 1-1 away to Arsenal in a cup match last week. It was fairly close to their usual line-up that are third in the PL U18 South Division. We have stepped up enormously in just five years or so. But it takes time. A lot of time.
by ecc
Sun Oct 24, 2021 1:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Youth
Replies: 69
Views: 5618

Re: Youth

".....the other has come in to the team when we could easily have played the more experienced Kevin Long."

I think Tony's point is fairly clear. He's stating the fact that SD has chosen ability irrespective of age.
by ecc
Sat Oct 23, 2021 11:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Does anyone watch foreign leagues regularly?
Replies: 32
Views: 3215

Re: Does anyone watch foreign leagues regularly?

The lad Hickey looks a decent prospect to me.
by ecc
Sat Oct 23, 2021 9:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Glen Little's comments on Cornet
Replies: 30
Views: 7590

Re: Glen Little's comments on Cornet

He didn't track back and that just doesn't work now but he did give us all entertainment. As for pace...he didn't seem to have any and yet he was capable of gaining that extra yard to get room to cross.
by ecc
Fri Oct 22, 2021 9:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Middlesbrough - U23 latest
Replies: 83
Views: 6298

Re: Burnley v Middlesbrough - U23 latest

Richardson, as pointed out above, is an adult and a member of our First-Team squad.

Bloody farcical. I'm sure Dynamo Dresden fans got more injury updates on young players than Burnley fans do.
by ecc
Thu Oct 21, 2021 3:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Collins is top man again in City defeat
Replies: 29
Views: 2998

Re: ARTICLE: Collins is top man again in City defeat

I thought the lad played against Norwich. Didn't see the game on Saturday but it sounds good.
by ecc
Thu Oct 21, 2021 3:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Well wishes to Helmshore claret
Replies: 56
Views: 5620

Re: Well wishes to Helmshore claret

Very sorry to read this, Belgianclaret.

Best wishes Helmshore. May you recover as quickly as possible.
by ecc
Wed Oct 20, 2021 6:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Steve Bruce Gone
Replies: 102
Views: 9259

Re: Steve Bruce Gone

Fair play to Saint-Maximin. Bruce believed in him and I wish we'd signed him. Still have nightmares about him ripping us to bits in the space of minutes last season.
by ecc
Mon Oct 18, 2021 8:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England given one-match stadium ban
Replies: 37
Views: 4217

Re: England given one-match stadium ban

Hi Targetman, You are absolutely right when saying: "Countries are allowed to play their home games at any stadium they wish. They have to give their opponents 3 months notice of where their game is going to be played. The FA are well within their rights to play the game at any stadium they choose."...
by ecc
Mon Oct 18, 2021 5:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England given one-match stadium ban
Replies: 37
Views: 4217

Re: England given one-match stadium ban

There is one game to be played behind closed doors. It should be the next one at Wembley. Full stop.
by ecc
Mon Oct 18, 2021 4:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England given one-match stadium ban
Replies: 37
Views: 4217

Re: England given one-match stadium ban

One-match ban. What's the point?
by ecc
Mon Oct 18, 2021 11:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The bluster bluff away from art
Replies: 16
Views: 2203

Re: The bluster bluff away from art

Did you write "The Big Lewbowski"?
by ecc
Fri Oct 08, 2021 3:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pace Comments
Replies: 45
Views: 8688

Re: Pace Comments

I feel it's crucial to panic, knee-jerk and act with a complete lack of sanity.
by ecc
Sat Oct 02, 2021 7:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Petrol in Burnley
Replies: 55
Views: 6450

Re: Petrol in Burnley

"It’d be offset into the costing of the fuel passed to the consumers people wouldn’t have any other choice other than public transport. " I'm wrestling with your post, Jakub, TBH. I'll try to see if I can make sense of it with punctuation. "It’d be offset into the costing of the fuel passed to the c...
by ecc
Thu Sep 30, 2021 8:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Vydra likely to be fit for Norwich
Replies: 17
Views: 3135

Re: ARTICLE: Vydra likely to be fit for Norwich

I think we'd all love to see MV get a run of goals to see just what he can do. His technical ability is, for me at least, patently obvious. He just needs to get a few goals and start a streak. He's shown signs of it but just not got there.
by ecc
Thu Sep 30, 2021 7:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Derby - administration
Replies: 217
Views: 34781

Re: Derby - administration

McClaren: he's earned a wagon-load of money out of football without tremendous results. So great to see his altruism. Give him a knighthood.
by ecc
Thu Sep 30, 2021 6:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Harry Winks
Replies: 58
Views: 6609

Re: Harry Winks

If he's that good why are a struggling ESL team looking to get rid?
by ecc
Wed Sep 29, 2021 5:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rovers at it again
Replies: 52
Views: 9043

Re: Rovers at it again

Whatever our feelings re. Rovers, very difficult not to admit that Mowbray has done a very good job there.
by ecc
Wed Sep 29, 2021 2:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cornet & Vydra injuries
Replies: 53
Views: 11297

Re: Cornet & Vydra injuries

I would love to be wrong but doubt very much Max will feature on Saturday. He should then stay at TM during the international break. We just cannot afford to take risks.
by ecc
Mon Sep 27, 2021 8:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Reading - U23 Updates
Replies: 33
Views: 3412

Re: Burnley v Reading - U23 Updates

Michael Mellon is 17 (born on 5 Dec. 2003).
by ecc
Sun Sep 26, 2021 12:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: We’ve got to turn these situations into winning performances
Replies: 30
Views: 3362

Re: ARTICLE: We’ve got to turn these situations into winning performances

Didn't see the game but I would have been absolutely delighted with a point before a ball being kicked. We desperately needed to get a result of some sort asap and a draw at Leicester is excellent. Fully understand the disappointment but I prefer to take the positives. I haven't seen us play this se...