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by warksclaret
Sat Feb 17, 2024 11:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: VK post match interview v Arsenal
Replies: 35
Views: 3414

Re: VK post match interview v Arsenal

Without a leader on the pitch, and without the experience needed at this level, we really are on a hiding to nothing. I don't feel sorry for him, as he bears most of the responsibility for where we are, but there really is precious little that he can say that will make a difference or assuage the f...
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 17, 2024 11:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brownhill
Replies: 19
Views: 1125

Re: Brownhill

I like Browny and I think he gives his all. I’ll be glad to see him lining up for us next season in the Championship. But in basic terms I think the biggest reason we went down the season before last, and will repeat that feat this year, is our failure to replace an £8m midfielder with someone bett...
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 17, 2024 11:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What a ******* shambles!
Replies: 142
Views: 7162

Re: What a ******* shambles!

The effort from the players was only surpassed by the three wise men in the dug out. No interaction at all with the team. They could have done with three white sticks
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 17, 2024 11:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vincent Kompany
Replies: 118
Views: 9211

Re: Vincent Kompany

VK must have some chin-just heard him on MOTD
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 17, 2024 10:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cowards
Replies: 76
Views: 4743

Re: Cowards

It was embarassing and spineless. Had we lost but everyone given 90% or more of what Fofana provided, I could have lived with it
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 17, 2024 7:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Potter?
Replies: 34
Views: 2352

Re: Potter?

My worry is that VK is now a "beaten man" and will he have the same drive, ambition and ideas when we are in the Championship again . More significantly would you trust him again in the PL if we got promoted based on his tactics, buying new players, and team selection
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 17, 2024 7:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What a ******* shambles!
Replies: 142
Views: 7162

Re: What a ******* shambles!

If anyone on here thinks going down and coming straight back up next season is a given, then think again. I have seen nine games this year in the Championship, including teams like Leicester (a number of times), Ipswich, Leeds,Coventry, Hull, WBA and there are some very well organised teams in there...
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 17, 2024 6:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What a ******* shambles!
Replies: 142
Views: 7162

Re: What a ******* shambles!

I think VK is surrounded with YES men. How on earth is he not playing a three midfield with Berge more advanced, and not allowing Cullen to come back in a midfield three.How come Muric has not played a single PL game with our defensive record
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 17, 2024 6:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today’s thread
Replies: 302
Views: 9492

Re: Today’s thread

We are definitely going backwards. I saw us lose 3-1 at the Emirates but at least showed fight and spirit. Was not there today but by all accounts shambolic and just no fight. How some of the team are not getting a chance is unbelievable-we have the sum of 13 points
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 17, 2024 10:49 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Team for Arsenal
Replies: 46
Views: 2726

Re: Team for Arsenal

Trafford Assignon O Shea Esteve Taylor Ramsey Berge Brownhill Odobert Amdouni Fofana Delcroix for Taylor if injured. Very close to mine-only change for me would be to bring Cullen back for his exeroence at the expense of Ramsey. Thought Cullen was great v Spurs , his last game, playing just in fron...
by warksclaret
Fri Feb 16, 2024 7:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Team for Arsenal
Replies: 46
Views: 2726

Re: Team for Arsenal

...................Muric Assignon......O'Shea.....Esteve.....Taylor JBG..........Berge.........Brownhill.....Odobert ........................Rodriguez ...........................Fofana I went to the Emirates in November and starting with both JBG and Rodriguez was like playing with 9 men. Nothing a...
by warksclaret
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Team for Arsenal
Replies: 46
Views: 2726

Re: Team for Arsenal

Trafford-VK will never drop him
Assignon O'Shea Esteve Delcroix
Brownhill Cullen
Odobert Berge Amdouini
Fofana
by warksclaret
Fri Feb 16, 2024 10:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Are poor coaching techniques at fault
Replies: 22
Views: 1410

Re: Are poor coaching techniques at fault

We are not even doing the obvious, and its as if no research has been done v the opposition. You would have thought for Arsenal O Shea is told to pick up Gabriel, Esteve picks up Saliba. Then who is going to make sure Trafford is not boxed in. Then one player on each post.That would be the first ste...
by warksclaret
Thu Feb 15, 2024 8:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Foster and Beyer remain out
Replies: 61
Views: 3803

Re: Foster and Beyer remain out

Beyer was outstanding in the Championship last season. For me the "John Stone" of the Championship.However to continue that into the PL you would need to be outstanding. You just get found out in this Division
by warksclaret
Thu Feb 15, 2024 8:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Matt Williams on bbc radio tonight.
Replies: 68
Views: 5792

Re: Matt Williams on bbc radio tonight.

Feel a lot more confident about our club after listening to Matt. He has a nice way of putting things over and is a massive asset to our club
by warksclaret
Wed Feb 14, 2024 5:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Player Injury Information
Replies: 66
Views: 3817

Re: Player Injury Information

I am with you BVK, and I know other fans feel the same way. Other posters on here don't see too worried about how little VK says, which is fair enough, but don't expect every other Burnley fan to feel the same way as yourselves or crucify them for having a different view. This season so far has been...
by warksclaret
Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Player Injury Information
Replies: 66
Views: 3817

Re: Player Injury Information

Paid good money to see the Rolling Stones last week, but Mick Jagger was not present. The promoters have just advised Mick had a throat infection. IMAGINE !!!
by warksclaret
Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:23 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Let’s talk about Benson!
Replies: 100
Views: 4914

Re: Let’s talk about Benson!

Yes I was just trying to make a point that when we see players like him and Amdouni figure and offer little to the team, he picks them again the following match. Be interesting to see if he starts when both Foster and Fofana are both fit and available.Suspect thats why he started v Liverpool. I thi...
by warksclaret
Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Player Injury Information
Replies: 66
Views: 3817

Re: Player Injury Information

I can see why Newcastle might not want to say too much about Nick Pope's current shoulder injury, as he had previously been out for almost a season following a shoulder operation, and that could all aversely affect his future value. I can see why Burnley FC were furious when Steve Bruce said Charlie...
by warksclaret
Sun Feb 11, 2024 11:04 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vincent Kompany...
Replies: 69
Views: 4286

Re: Vincent Kompany...

Nori1958 wrote:
Sun Feb 11, 2024 10:56 am
When was the last time his so called favourite Larson started a game?
A lot more than Cork, Zarouury or Benson, and often comes off the bench if he is on it. 19 appearances and 4 starts
by warksclaret
Sun Feb 11, 2024 10:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Shearer ...
Replies: 52
Views: 4133

Re: Shearer ...

Amdouni has probably contributed to as many conceded goals as Trafford. Probably the most talented insight right, No 10, or whatever you like to call him, since Robbie Blake. He consistently produces 10-15 minutes of brilliance then fades. For me he is an impact sub at best right now, particularly ...
by warksclaret
Sun Feb 11, 2024 10:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vincent Kompany...
Replies: 69
Views: 4286

Re: Vincent Kompany...

I think its fair to say VK has his favorites and his dislikes, unless someone can prove me wrong. Its possible for some of those categorised as DISLIKES that he fears they do not have the necessary skills AMONGST FAVORITES-Trafford, O Shea (although he has earned it), Vitinho, Ramsey, Amdouini, Lars...
by warksclaret
Sun Feb 11, 2024 10:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Shearer ...
Replies: 52
Views: 4133

Re: Shearer ...

Good pundits with lots of proper experience of playing and critiquing are like top consultants who companies bring in to tell them where they are going wrong. I personally include Shearer as one of the better ones, and what he said last night he has been saying since about the fifth game this season...
by warksclaret
Sun Feb 11, 2024 10:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vincent Kompany...
Replies: 69
Views: 4286

Re: Vincent Kompany...

With VK in the stands who will the on field team look to for motivation next Saturday-Bellamy or Jackson
by warksclaret
Sun Feb 11, 2024 10:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TRAFFORD (AGAIN)
Replies: 721
Views: 27471

Re: TRAFFORD (AGAIN)

My take on the matter for what it's worth.... I said at the end of last season that I'd be surprised if Muric was our starting keeper in the prem. My opinion was that we'd more likely need a keeper like Pope (great shot stopper) as we'd be under a lot more pressure and be facing a lot more shots. W...
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 10, 2024 11:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today’s thread - Liverpool v Burnley
Replies: 601
Views: 15940

Re: Today’s thread - Liverpool v Burnley

So you’re saying we should’ve tried to sign Cole Palmer 6 months earlier than the summer, so last January? To play in the championship? No not at all-not sure why you said that. I am saying last Summer, following our promotion, we should have tried to strengthen our strikers, rather than being obse...
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Josh Brownhill
Replies: 76
Views: 4843

Re: Josh Brownhill

We need to show greater ruthlessness in moving players off our books in May-I think Alan Pace will push for it. We used to be great and getting good money for players past their best, but now there appears to be less focus in trying to generate income rather than putting them out on loan.I find it b...
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today’s thread - Liverpool v Burnley
Replies: 601
Views: 15940

Re: Today’s thread - Liverpool v Burnley

Do you think he’d have wanted to join us with Chelsea interested? NO and you know that. Chelsea showed interest in him, but only 6 months later than when we should have tried to get him.They showed no interest in him last Summer that we know of. My point is there are strikers about and we should ha...
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today’s thread - Liverpool v Burnley
Replies: 601
Views: 15940

Re: Today’s thread - Liverpool v Burnley

You honesty think we’d have got Palmer on loan when City knew they could sell him and get £40m? They got £40m because it was Chelsea who are absolutely mugs when you look at what they play for players without any negotiation. Yes I think it was possible in Summer to have got him on loan. A good loa...
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 10, 2024 6:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today’s games
Replies: 41
Views: 1836

Re: Today’s games

20 million for Tella is starting to look a bargain when you look at what we blew elsewhere, Tresor springs to mind. Just said the same in another post-just watching todays results. Sheff Utd 3 chances, 3 goals. And just seen the electric break by Forest for the equaliser. Malanga's finish deadly. W...
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 10, 2024 6:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today’s thread - Liverpool v Burnley
Replies: 601
Views: 15940

Re: Today’s thread - Liverpool v Burnley

How do you know we didn't try and those players didn't turn us down? I think we did with Tella but clearly would not go to a certain value. And I am pretty certain before a ball was kicked this season that Archer given the choice would have preferred us to Sheff Utd. But lets face it neither of us ...
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 10, 2024 5:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today’s thread - Liverpool v Burnley
Replies: 601
Views: 15940

Re: Today’s thread - Liverpool v Burnley

If only natural proven goalscorers didn’t cost north of £50m plus… They don't all cost £50m plus , unless you are either Chelsea or Man Utd. We could have got Tella for circa £20m, and maybe even got Palmer on loan in August had VK used his influence. Archer at Sheff Utd was availble for £18m-prett...
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 10, 2024 5:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TRAFFORD (AGAIN)
Replies: 721
Views: 27471

Re: TRAFFORD (AGAIN)

Think VK has to take the responsibility with so much focus on Trafford. Other coaches in the PL would have rested their keeper had they been responsible for so many errors. Brighton, Forest, Palace are good examples
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 10, 2024 5:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today’s thread - Liverpool v Burnley
Replies: 601
Views: 15940

Re: Today’s thread - Liverpool v Burnley

When we inevitably go down its not games like this we reflect on but some shambolic performances, mistakes and chances missed against the likes of Palace, Bournemouth, WHU, Fulham, Brentford, Luton and a few more. Appears we have today discovered our best back four. Forget the numerous mistakes made...
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 10, 2024 3:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today’s thread - Liverpool v Burnley
Replies: 601
Views: 15940

Re: Today’s thread - Liverpool v Burnley

Can we now stop the Trafford bitching. We all know hes at fault, but we have had two pages telling us, plus he kept us in the game with a great save. I would rather learn about the game progreso
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 10, 2024 3:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today’s thread - Liverpool v Burnley
Replies: 601
Views: 15940

Re: Today’s thread - Liverpool v Burnley

Not putting blame on anyone until I have seen it, but something needs to be done about defending at corners. Its costing us a place in the PL
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 10, 2024 3:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today’s thread - Liverpool v Burnley
Replies: 601
Views: 15940

Re: Today’s thread - Liverpool v Burnley

We have been criticised for having a glut of centre halves but how many injuries have we had this season with Beyer, Delcroix, Ekdal, Al Dakhill all injured for more than odd games
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 10, 2024 1:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today’s games
Replies: 41
Views: 1836

Re: Today’s games

Has good as 45 minutes of defensive play I have seen this season, City still to get a shot on goal. Tarks & Braithwaite are immense, as unlike most other teams, SD just not tinker with his centre half pairing and its showing. Could of course all change in next 45 minutes
by warksclaret
Wed Feb 07, 2024 9:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: My Prostrate Diagnosis
Replies: 65
Views: 3011

Re: My Prostrate Diagnosis

Best of luck Beddie and thanks for sharing with us male humans. It is difficult for us-I met up with someone yesterday who had had his prostate removed and the PSA tests had been negilibile-well below 2.0 Luckily he spotted traces of blood in his urine which led to a biopsy
by warksclaret
Wed Feb 07, 2024 3:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How to Fight Off a Bully XL
Replies: 72
Views: 4297

Re: How to Fight Off a Bully XL

All you need is Joey Barton's mobile number
by warksclaret
Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Any Diesel Car Ignition Experts Out There
Replies: 15
Views: 723

Re: Any Diesel Car Ignition Experts Out There

The issue is the key, I suspect The key blade start system is a fail safe, but the remote keyless start isn’t talking to the key There may well be an issue with the glow plugs, but I having those done won’t fix the key problem Do you have a spare key that you could have your person instead of the m...
by warksclaret
Tue Feb 06, 2024 1:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Any Diesel Car Ignition Experts Out There
Replies: 15
Views: 723

Re: Any Diesel Car Ignition Experts Out There

gawthorpe_view wrote:
Tue Feb 06, 2024 1:29 pm
https://adixonautos.co.uk/

Tony Dixon, mobile vehicle technician with top spec diagnostic equipment.
Ex AA man and former neighbour who sorted my cars out a few times.
Thanks Gawthorpe-he sounds just the guy to sort it. Sadly I am in Leics so I need to find Tony's equivalent down here
by warksclaret
Tue Feb 06, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Do you need a Dentist?
Replies: 40
Views: 2715

Re: Do you need a Dentist?

The situation would be chronically worse had not severe dental pain forced many to go private. When we moved 4 years ago, we lost access to our dentist( 40 miles away). With Covid it was not until 2 years after I needed dental work. Phoned a good twenty within 7 miles of where we live-all happy to p...
by warksclaret
Tue Feb 06, 2024 1:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Any Diesel Car Ignition Experts Out There
Replies: 15
Views: 723

Re: Any Diesel Car Ignition Experts Out There

jojomk1 wrote:
Tue Feb 06, 2024 12:10 pm
There's a guy called "Diesel Bob" who works off a farm on the way out of Ribchester to Longridge who is very good
http://www.dieselbob.co.uk/RibbleValley.aspx
Thats really appreciated-may well contact him
by warksclaret
Tue Feb 06, 2024 1:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Charlie Taylor
Replies: 24
Views: 3663

Re: Charlie Taylor

DAVETHEVICAR wrote:
Tue Feb 06, 2024 12:33 pm
As good a left back I have seen in a Burnley shirt since Alex Elder
Charlie is a good defender , but better than Stephen Ward or Keith Newton ??
by warksclaret
Tue Feb 06, 2024 1:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Any Diesel Car Ignition Experts Out There
Replies: 15
Views: 723

Re: Any Diesel Car Ignition Experts Out There

Get away from the occasional bickering seen on this Board and you have some very informative and extremely helpful posters for topics as diverse as mental issues, technical advice, where to holiday etc.Thanks to all for their feedback on my question
by warksclaret
Tue Feb 06, 2024 1:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Any Diesel Car Ignition Experts Out There
Replies: 15
Views: 723

Re: Any Diesel Car Ignition Experts Out There

leedsdave wrote:
Tue Feb 06, 2024 12:40 pm
Given what you say about no response on the start button, I agree with BFC that the fault probably lies in the keyless start button circuit. Still, at least you can get by using the key.
Cheers Leeds -always great to get a second opinion backing another one's (BFC's)
by warksclaret
Tue Feb 06, 2024 12:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Any Diesel Car Ignition Experts Out There
Replies: 15
Views: 723

Re: Any Diesel Car Ignition Experts Out There

BurnleyFC wrote:
Tue Feb 06, 2024 12:08 pm
It’s not your glow plugs then. It sounds like an electrical fault with the keyless start system.
Again BFC-many thanks. You may have saved me an unnecessary job and cost
by warksclaret
Tue Feb 06, 2024 12:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Any Diesel Car Ignition Experts Out There
Replies: 15
Views: 723

Re: Any Diesel Car Ignition Experts Out There

Your glow plugs might be knackered, but it sounds more like a problem with the keyless start button to me. When you say it wouldn’t start, do you mean it was turning over trying to start, or nothing at all? Hi BFC-using the starter button, absolutely nothing happens-maybe just a faint click.Insert ...
by warksclaret
Tue Feb 06, 2024 12:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Any Diesel Car Ignition Experts Out There
Replies: 15
Views: 723

Re: Any Diesel Car Ignition Experts Out There

Possibly because the start button energises the starter before giving the glow pugs time to warm up. My Kia diesel handbook advises to turn the ignition on with the key, then wait 10 seconds for the glow plugs to warm up before trying the starter. This is especially the case in cold weather. Many t...