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by Rileybobs
Mon Feb 07, 2022 5:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tuesday night's games - 08/02
Replies: 14
Views: 1320

Re: Tuesday night's games - 08/02

I just think that if they beat Everton they could get a bit of momentum going. But watching Everton against Brentford gives me plenty of hope that Everton can get a good result Yeah, get what you mean. But we need to stop placing so much emphasis on individual games. If we hit our points target thi...
by Rileybobs
Mon Feb 07, 2022 5:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sack Dyche now
Replies: 529
Views: 32975

Re: Sack Dyche now

The odds would fluctuate, but the damage is already done, as bets are struck at the odds taken. Just to lay it on the line here, I've spent the last 25 years betting fairly successfully, and the last 10 years working for one of the largest betting and gaming companies in the world. What you are say...
by Rileybobs
Mon Feb 07, 2022 5:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Referee confirmed for Liverpool game
Replies: 3
Views: 640

Re: Referee confirmed for Liverpool game

We only seem to get the good refs against the top sides.
by Rileybobs
Mon Feb 07, 2022 5:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sack Dyche now
Replies: 529
Views: 32975

Re: Sack Dyche now

God love him.
by Rileybobs
Mon Feb 07, 2022 5:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dwight McNeil
Replies: 238
Views: 15819

Re: Dwight McNeil

Rileybobs wrote:
Mon Feb 07, 2022 5:22 pm
Kind of dispels the idea that he’s being used wrong when he’s in the same company as Gallagher and McGinn.
I should have said it dispels the idea that the tackle statistic proves that he’s being used wrong.
by Rileybobs
Mon Feb 07, 2022 5:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dwight McNeil
Replies: 238
Views: 15819

Re: Dwight McNeil

RVclaret wrote:
Mon Feb 07, 2022 4:35 pm
It was me, I just found the stat again too (it was taken from just after Christmas 2021 so there has been a few more games since but should be more or less the same).
Kind of dispels the idea that he’s being used wrong when he’s in the same company as Gallagher and McGinn.
by Rileybobs
Mon Feb 07, 2022 5:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tuesday night's games - 08/02
Replies: 14
Views: 1320

Re: Tuesday night's games - 08/02

So basically if Newcastle win another game you can’t see us having any chance of catching them?
by Rileybobs
Mon Feb 07, 2022 5:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 2022/23 season tickets
Replies: 281
Views: 20541

Re: 2022/23 season tickets

Was dreading ringing today to order my son’s first season ticket. Couldn’t do it online as I’ve had to choose the nearest spare seat which I couldn’t purchase for a child for obvious reasons. Got through on the second attempt and the lady was extremely helpful and set up his account, linked it to my...
by Rileybobs
Sun Feb 06, 2022 9:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Partners
Replies: 7
Views: 1403

Re: Partners

Thanks hun xox
by Rileybobs
Sun Feb 06, 2022 9:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - Craig Pawson v Watford
Replies: 25
Views: 1737

Re: RATE THE REF - Craig Pawson v Watford

ClaretTony wrote:
Sun Feb 06, 2022 8:42 pm
He was going for his yellow card but he didn’t have a clue who it was.
What a clown. Surprised he didn’t get a word in his ear.
by Rileybobs
Sun Feb 06, 2022 8:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - Craig Pawson v Watford
Replies: 25
Views: 1737

Re: RATE THE REF - Craig Pawson v Watford

I liked the one where he played an advantage (credit where it’s due) and then forgot which Watford player committed the offence. When play stopped he had a little look around to see if he could identify the player then shrugged his shoulders and cracked on. The players ignoring him at half time and ...
by Rileybobs
Sun Feb 06, 2022 7:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALL MANAGERS SAY IT,
Replies: 16
Views: 2196

Re: ALL MANAGERS SAY IT,

Think there’s a comma missing from the OP.
by Rileybobs
Sun Feb 06, 2022 6:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Still 2 keepers on bench
Replies: 31
Views: 2781

Re: Still 2 keepers on bench

ewanrob wrote:
Sun Feb 06, 2022 6:02 pm
Then its a sad enditement of our club, and our Head coach.
It’s the reality of being a Premier League club with a less than equivalent academy.
by Rileybobs
Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Still 2 keepers on bench
Replies: 31
Views: 2781

Re: Still 2 keepers on bench

ewanrob wrote:
Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:56 pm
So your saying we have U 18, 21, 23s and non of them cut it...then we do have a problem....isn't good enough"...are you seriously suggesting there isn't a young one who could give more than Stephens !
Presumably not, or they’d be in the match day squad.
by Rileybobs
Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Forest v Leicester
Replies: 102
Views: 4747

Re: Forest v Leicester

Stayingup wrote:
Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:54 pm
Yes whoever comes up will struggle. Nonetheless Forest players have played well. Wonder how much their team cost?
Played brilliantly. Like I said above, shows how much a positive attitude and desire counts for.
by Rileybobs
Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Still 2 keepers on bench
Replies: 31
Views: 2781

Re: Still 2 keepers on bench

ewanrob wrote:
Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:50 pm
Doesn't send out a great message to our youngsters does it..all very poor
Putting a youngster on the bench who isn’t good enough or hasn’t done enough to deserve a place on the bench doesn’t send out a great message either.
by Rileybobs
Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Still 2 keepers on bench
Replies: 31
Views: 2781

Re: Still 2 keepers on bench

Probably the very least of our worries. Like we’d ever bring on our 9th choice substitute.
by Rileybobs
Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Forest v Leicester
Replies: 102
Views: 4747

Re: Forest v Leicester

We will need pretty much a complete overhaul of our midfield if what we've seen of Championship teams this season is anything to go by. Those of you thinking we would walk it as we are currently need to rapidly rethink things because if the worst happens and we are in there next season..you are goi...
by Rileybobs
Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Forest v Leicester
Replies: 102
Views: 4747

Re: Forest v Leicester

Just goes to show how far positivity and attitude can bridge the ability gap.
by Rileybobs
Sun Feb 06, 2022 4:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dwight McNeil
Replies: 238
Views: 15819

Re: Dwight McNeil

You are spot on. Our wide players first function, as you say, is to keep the shape of the team so we should be hard to break down. It’s not. That’s the job of our wide players when we don’t have possession. When we have possession their job is to contribute to our attack. It’s not unique to Burnley...
by Rileybobs
Sun Feb 06, 2022 4:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dwight McNeil
Replies: 238
Views: 15819

Re: Dwight McNeil

the side has had all flair coached out of it. No wonder McNeil looks like he'd rather be anywhere else That doesn’t really make sense. Why would our coaches coach attacking ability out of our players? Do you think Dyche doesn’t want Dwight to score or assist? McNeil’s still going on the same mazy r...
by Rileybobs
Sun Feb 06, 2022 3:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dwight McNeil
Replies: 238
Views: 15819

Re: Dwight McNeil

Few points; Dwight isn’t a kid, he’s 22. He’s young, but he’s got a lot of games under his belt. Dwight isn’t our best player; Tarkowski is comfortably a better player for one. Will he have a better career than anyone else in our side? We can’t say for certain but I am quite confident that he won’t ...
by Rileybobs
Sun Feb 06, 2022 12:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: HT service atrocious again…
Replies: 59
Views: 4018

Re: HT service atrocious again…

I really don't buy this performances driving folk to drink rubbish, although you may have been posting somewhat tongue-in-cheek. Alcohol is a depressant, so it's hardly going to make you feel better anyway. I just don't understand why people can't go a couple of hours without needing to pay for ove...
by Rileybobs
Sun Feb 06, 2022 10:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Roberts Long Throw
Replies: 60
Views: 4088

Re: Roberts Long Throw

Useful to get us out of our half when we win a throw in in a defensive position but otherwise fairly useless and mundane. Another example of players bottling any kind of responsibility to make things happen by not showing for the short throw and waving the centre backs forward.
by Rileybobs
Sun Feb 06, 2022 10:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: HT service atrocious again…
Replies: 59
Views: 4018

Re: HT service atrocious again…

It's been atrocious for years at Burnley and as said above, there is really no excuse when other clubs can do it so much better. Last time I went to City, I managed to buy and drink 4 pints at half time I went to Barnsley the year we went up and didn't queue for more than about 2 minutes, with a bi...
by Rileybobs
Sat Feb 05, 2022 11:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Queuing to get it
Replies: 62
Views: 4921

Re: Queuing to get it

Arrived about 10 mins before kick and queues were pretty long for the JMU. Unfortunately they moved quite quickly and I got in about 2 hours too early.
by Rileybobs
Sat Feb 05, 2022 9:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: CORK OR STEPHENS
Replies: 67
Views: 4680

Re: CORK OR STEPHENS

Tonight the answer was definitely not Stephens unfortunately. Dreadful performance.
by Rileybobs
Sat Feb 05, 2022 2:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Why don’t we have our own font?
Replies: 10
Views: 870

Re: Why don’t we have our own font?

These are the kind of issues I thought Pace would have sorted by now.
by Rileybobs
Sat Feb 05, 2022 2:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's footie 5/2
Replies: 36
Views: 1922

Re: Today's footie 5/2

Burnley legend Keith Lowe makes an appearance.
by Rileybobs
Thu Feb 03, 2022 5:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche pre-Watford
Replies: 58
Views: 5854

Re: Dyche pre-Watford

RVclaret wrote:
Thu Feb 03, 2022 5:31 pm
Not starting Cornet against Leeds probably played a part in a shocking performance and defeat - but yeah take your point.
Yeah, but he wasn’t fit to start the game. I can’t imagine him pulling up with an injury 20 minutes into the game would have improved our performance either.
by Rileybobs
Thu Feb 03, 2022 5:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche pre-Watford
Replies: 58
Views: 5854

Re: Dyche pre-Watford

RVclaret wrote:
Thu Feb 03, 2022 5:26 pm
Judging by the reaction on here and Twitter to suggestions one of them doesn’t start, it would be a real disappointment for fans.
I think fans will be more disappointed with a defeat than a victory with one of these players not starting, don’t you?
by Rileybobs
Thu Feb 03, 2022 5:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche pre-Watford
Replies: 58
Views: 5854

Re: Dyche pre-Watford

If Dyche feels that the best chance of us winning the game is to start Weghorst and Cornet then he will do, to suggest otherwise is ridiculous. If however either aren’t fully fit/up to speed, or in the case of Weghorst well integrated into the group and our way of playing, then he may decide that on...
by Rileybobs
Thu Feb 03, 2022 5:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche pre-Watford
Replies: 58
Views: 5854

Re: Dyche pre-Watford

If Dyche feels that the best chance of us winning the game is to start Weghorst and Cornet then he will do, to suggest otherwise is ridiculous. If however either aren’t fully fit/up to speed, or in the case of Weghorst well integrated into the group and our way of playing, then he may decide that on...
by Rileybobs
Mon Jan 31, 2022 10:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 6926
Views: 672829

Re: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

25 minutes to go yet. Still plenty more twists and turns to come.
by Rileybobs
Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Transfer window rated out of 10
Replies: 179
Views: 10197

Re: Transfer window rated out of 10

Would have been a 2/10 - but Pace flew all the way to Croatia, in an actual aeroplane. So I’m gonna have to give it an 8.5/10.
by Rileybobs
Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer thread
Replies: 16
Views: 1318

Re: Summer transfer thread

Linked with Geoff Horsfield on loan with an option to buy.
by Rileybobs
Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Transfer window rated out of 10
Replies: 179
Views: 10197

Re: Transfer window rated out of 10

texasbrit wrote:
Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:36 pm
25m straight into the pockets of Pace and co nice little earner on their investment
Not sure that’s quite how it works in real life.
by Rileybobs
Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 6926
Views: 672829

Re: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

Still confident we’ll get at least two more in before the window closes.
by Rileybobs
Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 6926
Views: 672829

Re: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

Are you really telling me that Lampard had no say in both signings. What a way to start a relationship between manager and club. Lampard will know Deli Ali from his England days.Just been on SKY that Lampard has played a major part in attracting him to Everton, and apparently VDB convinced to join ...
by Rileybobs
Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 6926
Views: 672829

Re: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

Because he probably told them he wanted both players and it happened-as I say being decisive. I doubt both are names the club was buying anyway with a manager coming on board. He will have asked for both since being interviewed and they did the rest You don’t know that. You don’t know if Lampard ha...
by Rileybobs
Mon Jan 31, 2022 8:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 6926
Views: 672829

Re: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

We knew Orsic was a NO on Friday night. Still left 3 days to follow up the Plan B and short list candidates. By contrast Frank Lampard only appointed mid morning and looks like two very big names on verge of signing that I am sure will be influential. Thats what I call being decisive and savvy What...
by Rileybobs
Mon Jan 31, 2022 1:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Welkom Wout Weghorst
Replies: 100
Views: 7342

Re: ARTICLE: Welkom Wout Weghorst

You’d like to think Erik Pieters will help him to settle in.
by Rileybobs
Mon Jan 31, 2022 11:09 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Welkom Wout Weghorst
Replies: 100
Views: 7342

Re: ARTICLE: Welkom Wout Weghorst

Great stuff. Impressive record - lets hope he hits the ground running!
by Rileybobs
Sun Jan 30, 2022 11:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Indies v England T20i
Replies: 201
Views: 8268

Re: West Indies v England T20i

jdrobbo wrote:
Sun Jan 30, 2022 11:28 pm
Think we’ve had four free hits in the last four or five overs and I don’t think we’ve put bat on ball once. Criminal!
Yeah, really missed a few opportunities there.
by Rileybobs
Sun Jan 30, 2022 11:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 6926
Views: 672829

Re: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

TheFamilyCat wrote:
Sun Jan 30, 2022 11:20 pm
What's the ******* point of buying Gosling then if he's not going to get in the team?
Like I said above, we still need to pad the squad out a little. He’d be good cover for Stephens in case he picked up a knock, or less likely a suspension.
by Rileybobs
Sun Jan 30, 2022 11:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Indies v England T20i
Replies: 201
Views: 8268

Re: West Indies v England T20i

Looked like we’d cruise this after the first power play.
by Rileybobs
Sun Jan 30, 2022 11:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 6926
Views: 672829

Re: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

I can see us lining up something like this against Watford;

—————————Pope
Roberts —Tarks—Mee—Taylor
——————Hayden—-Endo
McNeil———————————Cornet
—————Weghorst—Origi

I’d start Ramsey and Orsic on the bench and bring them on with 20-25 mins to go in the unlikely event that we need a goal.
by Rileybobs
Sun Jan 30, 2022 10:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sean Connery RIP
Replies: 58
Views: 6256

Re: Sean Connery RIP

Connery was a great Bond but not the best 007. Lashana Lynch, the female actor in No Time to Die probably takes that accolade.
by Rileybobs
Sun Jan 30, 2022 10:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 6926
Views: 672829

Re: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

As opposed to what? Listening to posters 'in the know' saying Orsic was a done deal or that "we needn't worry"... Deals can change and anyone can be in the know or not, no one had a go at you when the Orsic deal fell through and rightly so, the rug was pulled from under the club and yourself, judgi...
by Rileybobs
Sun Jan 30, 2022 9:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: o/t Chinese restaurant recommendations
Replies: 38
Views: 2959

Re: o/t Chinese restaurant recommendations

Jakubclaret wrote:
Sun Jan 30, 2022 9:47 pm
I think a lot move about due to work visas expiring or expired less traceable, if you google Chinese takeaways illegal workers there’s far too many for me to list.
Is there a single thread that you have posted on where you don’t embarrass yourself?