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by NewClaret
Thu Mar 07, 2024 7:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Coleman and Bell
Replies: 35
Views: 3547

Re: Coleman and Bell

Could be a lot to be said for a strategic partnership between us and accy. They get a few of our u23s, use of the training ground, a better pitch installed at theirs, and we make their ground our u23 and women's ground. Amazed that has never transpired in some form or other. Seems a massive missed ...
by NewClaret
Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Possible affordable targets for next season
Replies: 82
Views: 4433

Re: Possible affordable targets for next season

Jambounchained wrote:
Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:15 pm
Massengo hasn't been mentioned yet.

I think he might add the grit we've been lacking. Only 22 and has already played around 100 Championship games.
I agree. An exciting one to watch out for next year (I think we should be looking to give him minutes this year).
by NewClaret
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Just as a matter of interest.....
Replies: 12
Views: 1248

Re: Just as a matter of interest.....

Hi BurnleyMickSouth, hope you’re well.

Sadly, I think they can get 111 with 10 wins - on 81 points currently plus 30 points = 111.

Having a top class striker like Vardy helps I think.
by NewClaret
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Possible affordable targets for next season
Replies: 82
Views: 4433

Re: Possible affordable targets for next season

Big Vinny K wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:51 pm
Really ?
You think we have played the same style this season than last ?
Have you watched a game yet this season ?
Does make you wonder, doesn’t it?? :? :? :lol:
by NewClaret
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Possible affordable targets for next season
Replies: 82
Views: 4433

Re: Possible affordable targets for next season

Casper2 wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:46 pm
What is our Prem style ? I thought it was supposed to be the same as our championship style
Well we’ve been 4-4-2 most of the season unless you’ve missed it. And about 20% possession vs 80%.
by NewClaret
Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Possible affordable targets for next season
Replies: 82
Views: 4433

Re: Possible affordable targets for next season

I would like to think that VK has identified we need a bit of steal (players that are used to the physicality of this country) so I’m hopeful he targets at least a handful of talent already in this country. No doubt we will still attack the Belgian markets still as well I think what we need for a s...
by NewClaret
Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Possible affordable targets for next season
Replies: 82
Views: 4433

Re: Possible affordable targets for next season

2 left backs required for a start. Position not been addressed in last 2 transfer windows, Taylor gone from a championship bit part player to a PL regular only because of the lack of competition in this position. I actually think Taylor is better suited to our Prem style than Championship. I’d love...
by NewClaret
Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Possible affordable targets for next season
Replies: 82
Views: 4433

Re: Possible affordable targets for next season

I’ve watched a fair bit of championship football of this season and the standard is really poor. However here’s four players that stood out for me as being a level above the rest, I would be happy with any of these coming through the door: Gabriel Sara from Norwich Jacob Greaves from Hull Whittaker...
by NewClaret
Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Possible affordable targets for next season
Replies: 82
Views: 4433

Re: Possible affordable targets for next season

Cornet? He spent enough time in the treatment room in the Premier… he’d be out for a month getting a tough stare from championship defenders. :lol: Well I did think that. Think he’s on about £70k a week as well but I’m not sure anyone is paying him that anymore, certainly not in Europe and I assume...
by NewClaret
Wed Mar 06, 2024 6:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Possible affordable targets for next season
Replies: 82
Views: 4433

Re: Possible affordable targets for next season

I think it depends who leaves. Priorities will surely be LB as Charlie will go, CDM as Cork will go (possibly Brownhill if we get a bid) and RB if Leeds go up and Roberts gets an offer. Tresor I wonder whether his loan was contingent on us staying in the Prem so may go back. I think we’ll look at Eu...
by NewClaret
Wed Mar 06, 2024 3:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mud analytics
Replies: 273
Views: 7935

Re: Mud analytics

only if, you are recruiting to build a team rather than a farming operation. Of course, is made more complex if you are yo-yoing. It’s highly more complex if you are yo-yoing… I think fans look at our squad and think it’s hugely unbalanced. I look at it as two squads: one built for the Championship...
by NewClaret
Wed Mar 06, 2024 2:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mud analytics
Replies: 273
Views: 7935

Re: Mud analytics

Chester Perry wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2024 1:13 pm
FIFA regulations step in there - I think the number of such squad players a club is allowed to loan out reduces again next season
What are they now and what are they reducing to out of interest?
by NewClaret
Wed Mar 06, 2024 12:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kompany quote
Replies: 161
Views: 7313

Re: Kompany quote

It’s a bit like nobody knows which of these players he has bought might turn out to be any good or we may make a profit on. It’s purely speculation. What we can all do however, is see with our own eyes. We can see that he has spent a hell of a lot of money on players that don’t appear to be very go...
by NewClaret
Wed Mar 06, 2024 11:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Season tickets next season
Replies: 702
Views: 42027

Re: Season tickets next season

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2024 11:02 am
I was told about a year ago they wanted to put standing in the CF, but it's not a given the CF stand gets a safety certificate every year.
Tbh if ever there’s a time to knock it down and rebuild it might be next year!
by NewClaret
Wed Mar 06, 2024 11:04 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fan’s View (version 2)
Replies: 58
Views: 4054

Re: Fan’s View (version 2)

Yes, just about my thoughts. There's blind faith and knee jerk reactions, most of us are somewhere in the middle. My judgement will now be based on the summer window and the two or three glaringly obvious positions where recruitment is required with the right type of player. Hopefully we don't have...
by NewClaret
Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fan’s View (version 2)
Replies: 58
Views: 4054

Re: Fan’s View (version 2)

Much better.

Can’t argue with that, far more balanced and agree with all his points/valid questions.

Little dig at the last effort made me chuckle :lol: but that’s how you do it… showing his media experience I guess.
by NewClaret
Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Season tickets next season
Replies: 702
Views: 42027

Re: Season tickets next season

I heard that it could be due to possible ground renovations - there were plans that got put on hold because we got promoted and they didn't want to miss out on ticket sales - so with us likely being in the championship with lower crowds wouldn't be surprised if we took the opportunity to do some wo...
by NewClaret
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Season tickets next season
Replies: 702
Views: 42027

Re: Season tickets next season

We were definitely low on numbers. The guys next and in front of me who travel up from the South weren’t there. I can’t say I blame them really. Ultimately its an entertainment game and being poor in both boxes is t really great entertainment, not to mention it’s costly to follow football and especi...
by NewClaret
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kompany quote
Replies: 161
Views: 7313

Re: Kompany quote

I think you are overlooking one important factor linked to the squad he has now assembled. The cost of it. This could seriously affect the club going forwards. ALK have still got to service this huge debt and parachute money alone won’t cover it. Nobody knows what debt we have got or whether it is ...
by NewClaret
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Unpopular opinions
Replies: 126
Views: 5862

Re: Unpopular opinions

They were never meant to be - that's the point. They were in League One three years ago and play in a 11K capacity tinshed filled with a team (Barkley,Lokonga aside) of journeymen. Luton will be using their premier league money to really invest in their long-term future, we've chosen to speculate o...
by NewClaret
Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jumping ship at the end of the season
Replies: 56
Views: 5132

Re: Jumping ship at the end of the season

ClaretTony wrote:
Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:57 pm
I think you might find one of them was released last year and plays for Norwich
Haha, sorry meant Cork and Jay, not sure why I didn’t explain that properly!
by NewClaret
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mud analytics
Replies: 273
Views: 7935

Re: Mud analytics

It’s all conjecture really. But the only worry I think most people have is the idea that kompany may have some bias to players he’s brought in using his own business model . He may want to give them an extra chance to shine when maybe another coach wouldn’t. Hard to explain his treatment of Muric, ...
by NewClaret
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kompany quote
Replies: 161
Views: 7313

Re: Kompany quote

Anyone who can find a cause for complaint in these quotes needs their heads checking:

https://x.com/bxsport/status/1765089904352956816?s=46
by NewClaret
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TUESDAY GAMES
Replies: 84
Views: 2932

Re: TUESDAY GAMES

Delighted Oba got on and bagged. Get in!!!
by NewClaret
Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TUESDAY GAMES
Replies: 84
Views: 2932

Re: TUESDAY GAMES

Also just seen no McNally not playing or in the squad for Stoke. Is he injured?
by NewClaret
Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TUESDAY GAMES
Replies: 84
Views: 2932

Re: TUESDAY GAMES

I’m watching Ipswich vs Bristol. It’s like watching a game in slow motion :lol:
by NewClaret
Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TUESDAY GAMES
Replies: 84
Views: 2932

Re: TUESDAY GAMES

Theivley Pike wrote:
Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:12 pm
Zaroury only on a the bench,
Was looking forward to either watching Hull or Blackburn tonight to see how Obafemi and Zaroury did.

Both on the bench. What with Scotty’s injuries the January loans aren’t working out that well for us bar the fact we’re not paying their salaries!
by NewClaret
Tue Mar 05, 2024 2:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jumping ship at the end of the season
Replies: 56
Views: 5132

Re: Jumping ship at the end of the season

Cork hasn’t started a league game this season but started 26 and made 13 sub appearances last season in the Championship. Barnes also played in 39. They were huge influences last season. That’s surprised me Tony, I don’t recall Cork playing so much. Or Barnes actually. I’d perhaps keep both for exp...
by NewClaret
Tue Mar 05, 2024 2:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wooden spoon derby
Replies: 30
Views: 2446

Re: Wooden spoon derby

We actually finished 10 points ahead of the Blades last season, another indicator of our regression this season. You’re comparing a league of 46 games vs Championship opposition against 38 against Premier League opposition, which are miles above Championship. The fact we were only 10 points better ...
by NewClaret
Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jumping ship at the end of the season
Replies: 56
Views: 5132

Re: Jumping ship at the end of the season

Probably because they are all getting on a bit age wise? Kompany extending JBG’s contract, playing Brownhill most of the season over his own signing Cullen and playing Charlie all year is pretty good evidence Kompany doesn’t have anything against Dyche signings. I think keeping Josh and JBG would b...
by NewClaret
Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonight’s Football
Replies: 180
Views: 4177

Re: Tonight’s Football

Me too, difficult watch this
by NewClaret
Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mud analytics
Replies: 273
Views: 7935

Re: Mud analytics

Superjohnnyfrancis wrote:
Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:46 pm
It’ll all come out in the wash
According to CP, nothing to suggest they’re profiting in their recent accounts anyway. Let’s see what next year brings.

Bit of a pointless discussion when we neither know whether we use them at all or the terms if we do.
by NewClaret
Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mud analytics
Replies: 273
Views: 7935

Re: Mud analytics

But this is a perfect example of how we've got it wrong isn't it? You're lauding our business over Luton and yet they're doing better than us and arguably recruited better too. Why not ask who would you rather watch this season, Barkley and Townsend or Tresor and Amdouni? There's a really bad minds...
by NewClaret
Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonight’s Football
Replies: 180
Views: 4177

Re: Tonight’s Football

Commy wrote:
Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:27 pm
I put 5-0 to Arsenal in the pub competition. Looks like I am going to be way out with that one. :lol:
Tell ‘em you thought they meant HT score :lol:
by NewClaret
Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonight’s Football
Replies: 180
Views: 4177

Re: Tonight’s Football

3-0
by NewClaret
Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonight’s Football
Replies: 180
Views: 4177

Re: Tonight’s Football

Should be 4-0 down already
by NewClaret
Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leicester
Replies: 14
Views: 2195

Re: Leicester

dougcollins wrote:
Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:23 pm
If so, it's pretty much a guarantee for Leeds to go up auto.

Just read it, won't affect them this season. It is Leicester after all.
Says it won’t impact this season
by NewClaret
Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mud analytics
Replies: 273
Views: 7935

Re: Mud analytics

Here’s a thought… We’re going down. So are Sheffield United and barring any points deductions saving them, so are Luton. Let’s assume they don’t use any data analysis in their recruitment. I’m left wondering, as a fan, which of those three clubs would I be more excited about watching next year? Burn...
by NewClaret
Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mud analytics
Replies: 273
Views: 7935

Re: Mud analytics

It’s quite possible that MUD receive a commission on future sales though isn’t it. And that would be where Kompany’s motives could be questioned with regards to signings and team selections. There’s no evidence we even use them so the specific terms of such an arrangement is a big jump to make. I’d...
by NewClaret
Mon Mar 04, 2024 4:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mud analytics
Replies: 273
Views: 7935

Re: Mud analytics

fidelcastro wrote:
Mon Mar 04, 2024 4:20 pm
No. He gets left out because he's bloody awful.
Proves the point that players are not going to be played if they’re not good enough, regardless of how they were scouted.
by NewClaret
Mon Mar 04, 2024 4:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Directors box
Replies: 92
Views: 6063

Re: Directors box

Its not just the Burnley Football Club who are letting their standards slip. I was home visiting family a couple of weeks ago and went for some lunch at Sycamore Farm and there was a couple of lads in there wearing baseball caps. I complained to the manager be she seemed like your typical pacebot w...
by NewClaret
Mon Mar 04, 2024 4:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Directors box
Replies: 92
Views: 6063

Re: Directors box

claretonthecoast1882 wrote:
Mon Mar 04, 2024 4:17 pm
Pacebots is used by those not old enough to say happy clapper
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by NewClaret
Mon Mar 04, 2024 4:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Directors box
Replies: 92
Views: 6063

Re: Directors box

It may seem trivial but there is a serious point. Serious people dress appropriately and the attire of leaders sets a tone for the organization as a whole. A manager wearing a crisp white shirt and a tie in club colours, for example, - sends a clear message and sets a tone and standard. We currentl...
by NewClaret
Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mud analytics
Replies: 273
Views: 7935

Re: Mud analytics

Was he injured for the first three games of the season? He was definitely left out of the full squad for the first three games and I seem to remember the suggestion was that he was injured. That did coincide with the transfer window ending though, so maybe a move had been on the cards. Think he was...
by NewClaret
Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mud analytics
Replies: 273
Views: 7935

Re: Mud analytics

Totally unaware if he was injured - though it's not something we know. Regardless, my baseline expectation for a manager and for a recruitment department is understanding that a football team needs a left back. VK quite slow on the uptake on this one and in favour of players he signed. Well they kn...
by NewClaret
Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mud analytics
Replies: 273
Views: 7935

Re: Mud analytics

Nonayforever wrote:
Mon Mar 04, 2024 2:55 pm
I seem to remember that Mattster ( if that's the correct spelling) said that VK tried to sign him whilst at Anderlecht.
Trafford?
by NewClaret
Mon Mar 04, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mud analytics
Replies: 273
Views: 7935

Re: Mud analytics

No more than when certain managers were getting new cars as a result of their transfer dealings, though granted, there was an excellent deal amongst them. It's quite possible that the players fans think of as being brilliant, were brought in as a result of this agreement, without it, the successful...
by NewClaret
Mon Mar 04, 2024 2:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mud analytics
Replies: 273
Views: 7935

Re: Mud analytics

It’s not so worrying the signings side of it , as mentioned above we’ve signed some cracking players. My only gripe is , would VK play the lads signed using this agency over the ones that haven’t been. That’s where the issue lies . Be interesting to see if muric was signed using this model . Can’t ...
by NewClaret
Mon Mar 04, 2024 2:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mud analytics
Replies: 273
Views: 7935

Re: Mud analytics

I really think this is a reasonable concern. My example of choice Charlie Taylor - both last season and the start of this season VK preferred to play players who aren't left backs ahead of him. Concerning and scary. Not sure that’s the best of examples. Charlie missed 3 games at the start of the se...
by NewClaret
Mon Mar 04, 2024 1:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mud analytics
Replies: 273
Views: 7935

Re: Mud analytics

Superjohnnyfrancis wrote:
Mon Mar 04, 2024 1:52 pm
It’s very naive of Pace to have his current managers business as his sole method of scouting new players that is pretty obvious.
How do you know it’s a method at all? Nevermind, our soul method?