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by LeadBelly
Sat Jun 24, 2023 10:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10694
Views: 790942

Re: Russia Invades

Another, possibly relevant, move is that Lukashenko (or at least his family jet) has left Belarus. I saw a report last night that he'd left with the supposition he was going to be with his mate Vlad but he's evidently landed in Turkey. Rats/ships etc (although the guy has had big health problems I b...
by LeadBelly
Sat Jun 24, 2023 10:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10694
Views: 790942

Re: Russia Invades

Genuine question. How does someone know the difference between a column of Wagner troops and a column of regular Russian troops? Are the vehicles marked differently and do the troops wear different uniforms? I've seen some recent pics of Wagner vehicles with the "Z" being in red rather than white b...
by LeadBelly
Sat Jun 24, 2023 10:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10694
Views: 790942

Re: Russia Invades

There appears to have been at least a minor battle between the 2 sides in Veronezh region. This clip seems to have been taken by a local tending his smallholding. Wish I could translate what his comments are
https://twitter.com/igorsushko/status/1 ... 4034388993
by LeadBelly
Sat Jun 24, 2023 9:09 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10694
Views: 790942

Re: Russia Invades

https://twitter.com/igorsushko/status/1 ... 0832193536

Meanwhile in Moscow.... Wagner recruitment ad posters are being removed :D
by LeadBelly
Sat Jun 24, 2023 8:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10694
Views: 790942

Re: Russia Invades

Looks like it's moving very quickly. Wagner forces seem to have got some control of (militarily important (re Ukraine operations)) Rostov area and also maybe got some elements which are imposing themselves around Voronezh (half way on the road to Moscow from Rostov). Also some reports that: Wagner h...
by LeadBelly
Fri Jun 23, 2023 11:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10694
Views: 790942

Re: Russia Invades

It's difficult to see how this will develop. I think Prigozhin has allies/backers outside his immediate Wagner cronies (or at least believes he has). He's definitely crossed the line now though and cant back down (he'll be arrested/tortured/fall out of a window). It'll be a considerable danger to th...
by LeadBelly
Fri Jun 23, 2023 10:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10694
Views: 790942

Re: Russia Invades

Does Progozhin/Wagner control any air power? I guess they have range of ground equipment, air defence and helicopters but can they call on air power? If not they must be pretty vulnerable. Moscow admin is reacting to a possible threat anyway- SSO has reputedly taken over the Ministry of Defence HQ i...
by LeadBelly
Fri Jun 23, 2023 8:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10694
Views: 790942

Re: Russia Invades

Prigozhin has really been winding up the rhetoric v regular army brass/political decision makes (excluding Putin) in the past week or so, as if he's stirring a confrontation. (was going to post the vid but just beaten to it I see) It's looking like he may've now got some reaction. I guess whoever co...
by LeadBelly
Mon Jun 19, 2023 10:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: C Pox
Replies: 13
Views: 1345

Re: C Pox

D Tox
by LeadBelly
Sun Jun 18, 2023 10:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10694
Views: 790942

Re: Russia Invades

Its been a while since we've seen such a grand firework display. In the early days of HIMARS there were a lot until the Russians learnt to move ammo dumps further back. Of course, Ukraine now has strike capability from further afield.

https://twitter.com/JimmySecUK/status/1 ... 0293538816
by LeadBelly
Sun Jun 18, 2023 10:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Happy fathers day
Replies: 17
Views: 1210

Re: Happy fathers day

Yes, I'm spending a bit of time thinking about (& being thankful for) my great (long deceased) dad whilst I'm lapping up my own children's messages today.
by LeadBelly
Fri Jun 16, 2023 6:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ashes Thread 2023
Replies: 654
Views: 21636

Re: Ashes Thread 2023

Brave declaration rather than looking for another 20-30 runs.
If they get at least one wicket this evening it'll be vindicated, a couple would be a delight.
by LeadBelly
Tue Jun 13, 2023 4:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: CT on tour
Replies: 46
Views: 3345

Re: CT on tour

Same architect designed Colne Town Hall! Sir Alfred Waterhouse. I was in possibly his most famous building the other week- Natural History Museum in London. Superb building with some beautiful detail as well as the general grandeur. Around where I live- he's also responsible for a couple of buildin...
by LeadBelly
Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:12 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: B&M
Replies: 31
Views: 3694

Re: B&M

I always think of this outfit as Butlers and Mitchells ;) I'm retired and dont have a car so I shop frequently (via shanks's pony) for small amounts- especially fruit/veg (raw ingredients generally) so this isn't a place I spend a lot of money. There's an outlet next to the Morrisons where I do most...
by LeadBelly
Tue Jun 06, 2023 8:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 6 June 1944: D-Day
Replies: 15
Views: 861

Re: 6 June 1944: D-Day

It's a bit concerning how little there is in the media today, it should always be proudly remembered. The men who accomplished this action (including my own dad) did a heroic thing which changed the world for the good and should never be forgotten. Hopefully next year's (80th) anniversary will be be...
by LeadBelly
Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lesser-known songs
Replies: 31
Views: 1870

Re: Lesser-known songs

James Taylor. You can close your eyes. https://youtu.be/w4j8m_S0S14 I've completely fallen out with the BBC nowadays but have to admit that some of the music shows they've had on over the years are wonderful in terms of footage and sound. I came across that clip (I think then recently restored and ...
by LeadBelly
Fri Jun 02, 2023 6:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Derby 2023
Replies: 17
Views: 1539

Re: The Derby 2023

Frankie looking for a final swansong.......Is it even remotely possible ? The smart money suggests it might be. He had two winners today (out of only 2 rides I think)- including The Oaks. I think he only had 2 rides tomorrow including one of the favourites for The Derby (Arrest) so you certainly ha...
by LeadBelly
Thu Jun 01, 2023 12:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10694
Views: 790942

Re: Russia Invades

Must say these so called “ Russian Freedom Fighters”’has been a very smart move from UKR , they seem very well kitted out with both armour and now artillery. It’s very strong propaganda and they’re clearly hoping RUS re-assign troops here from their already relatively thinly populated front line . ...
by LeadBelly
Tue May 30, 2023 8:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Music Thread
Replies: 59
Views: 1957

Re: Music Thread

Fairport Convention -Matty Groves https://youtu.be/1it7BP5PckI?list=RD1it7BP5PckI Loads of great murder/revenge ballads in English/Scots traditional folk songs. In the same idiom as Matty Groves- Martin Carthy's "Famous Flower of Serving Men" - arsoney/ murder/infanticide/ acting of gender change/ ...
by LeadBelly
Mon May 29, 2023 11:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Up the Clarets Fantasy League 2022/23
Replies: 9
Views: 384

Re: Up the Clarets Fantasy League 2022/23

£1600 is a great effort- well done.

And thanks to all those who run sports-related prediction competitions on here, I enjoy participating in all these but I'm much to disorganised (/lazy) to run one myself.
by LeadBelly
Mon May 29, 2023 9:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Big sam
Replies: 45
Views: 4249

Re: Big sam

You can’t blame him really. Will have been offered a small fortune for a hiding to nothing which has probably done nothing to his reputation. There will still be clubs who is their hour of utter despair will put there hands in their pockets for a last throw of the dice. Aye- cant blame him for taki...
by LeadBelly
Sun May 28, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Congratulations Sean Dyche
Replies: 212
Views: 9410

Re: Congratulations Sean Dyche

No doubt he's done a good job there. He significantly increased the points per game over the previous managers this season- despite them having sold Gordon (and not replaced him) and having a pretty bad set of injuries. I think he'd do a decent job building the squad/performances over time if they k...
by LeadBelly
Sun May 28, 2023 3:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Which Game?
Replies: 168
Views: 5352

Re: Which Game?

A fair few teams (who dont have anything important to play for) are resting big players today. I think only c half of my fantasy footy team are starting today. The three teams playing the relegation candidates have all put decent starting 11s out thankfully. Man City missing quite a few usual starte...
by LeadBelly
Sun May 28, 2023 1:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Which Game?
Replies: 168
Views: 5352

Re: Which Game?

Leicester v WHU primarily for me but Ill be switching over to Everton v Cherries when there are breaks so I can keep up with that. I want Leicester to drop but Its difficult to chose between Everton and Leeds for who I want to fail. Ill probably have a couple of very small bets on the outcomes just ...
by LeadBelly
Sat May 27, 2023 11:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Coventry City v Luton Town
Replies: 241
Views: 9772

Re: Coventry City v Luton Town

I've bet (very small amount) on it to be level at HT and Luton to be winners at 90 minutes. Maybe 2-0 to Luton.

I'm not that fussed who wins otherwise- I don't have any strong feelings either way about these two.
by LeadBelly
Fri May 26, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Kinks
Replies: 30
Views: 2311

Re: The Kinks

Many of their songs have aged very well. The just mentioned Waterloo Sunset, Lazy Sunday Afternoon and Lola all being just as good to listen to today as they were originally. Some very inventive catchy lyrics and riffs in these songs and many others.
by LeadBelly
Mon May 22, 2023 10:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Toon v Leicester
Replies: 125
Views: 5490

Re: Toon v Leicester

Toon back in big boys European competition for the first time in 20 years.

There's a BBC quiz on the Newcastle team back then, I was embarrassingly short on these names, a couple I couldn't recall even having got the answers given. . https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65678609
by LeadBelly
Mon May 22, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Play off prediction league
Replies: 110
Views: 4216

Re: Play off prediction league

Coventry C 0-2 Luton T (Adebayo 48 mins)
Carlisle U 1-2 Stockport C NAP (Stretton 33 minutes)
Barnsley 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday (Smith 21 minutes)

In the 90 minutes 7 GOALS

AET: Barnsley 2-1 Sheff Wed

An extra one goal making 8 GOALS in all.
by LeadBelly
Mon May 22, 2023 2:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Lowton confirms Turf Moor departure
Replies: 48
Views: 3322

Re: ARTICLE: Lowton confirms Turf Moor departure

He's had a very good spell with us and I'm grateful for that. What excellent value we got for £1 million as well.

Good luck to him in finding a good club/contract for the rest of his career.
by LeadBelly
Mon May 22, 2023 2:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10694
Views: 790942

Re: Russia Invades

Seems to be an uprising in Belogrod. Russians fighting back against their own. Sketchy info but this seems to be the "Freedom of Russia Legion". This is a unit of Russians (some ex Russian military some not) who have been fighting for Ukraine since the invasion in 2022. They've undertaken some mili...
by LeadBelly
Tue May 16, 2023 11:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10694
Views: 790942

Re: Russia Invades

I give it a week before Russia claims to have intercepted more Storm Shadows than have actually been built Undoubtedly they will - on top of having taken out more HIMARS than were ever delivered to Ukraine. I guess Ukraine also overstates successes v missile attacks but it looks like the various mo...
by LeadBelly
Mon May 15, 2023 2:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Premier League relegation
Replies: 35
Views: 3023

Re: Premier League relegation

Difficult to call which two of Forest, Everton, Leeds, Leicester will join Southampton for the drop/ Forest are currently in the strongest points-in-the-bag position and best form over the past 5 or so matches but the hardest two fixtures. I think Everton will survive and Forest scrape it; Leeds and...
by LeadBelly
Mon May 15, 2023 2:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Play off prediction league
Replies: 110
Views: 4216

Re: Play off prediction league

Not going to take much to improve on my 3 points from the first legs- worse that a UK Eurovision entrant........ Luton T. 2-1 Sunderland ( Morris ) Middlesbrough 2-1 Coventry C. ( Archer ) Sheffield W. 2-1 Peterborough U. ( Windass ) NAP Barnsley 2-0 Bolton W. ( Cole ) Stockport C. 2-1 Salford ( Str...
by LeadBelly
Sun May 14, 2023 2:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Everton v City
Replies: 96
Views: 4579

Re: Everton v City

It also looks like WHU are resting a few at Brentford after their European exertions. Rice, Bowen, Paqueta all benched; Cornet and Ings starting.
by LeadBelly
Sun May 14, 2023 2:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Everton v City
Replies: 96
Views: 4579

Re: Everton v City

City resting a couple maybe but the quality of the "second stringers" is so high it's hard to tell.
Everton are a better side than "Frank Lampard's Everton" but cant see them getting anything out of this game.
by LeadBelly
Sun May 14, 2023 2:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Coventry and Boro
Replies: 35
Views: 2543

Re: Coventry and Boro

Still not got a single one of my 1st leg play-off predictions correct. That's for results let alone scores or scorers.
by LeadBelly
Sun May 14, 2023 1:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10694
Views: 790942

Re: Russia Invades

The ONLY reason he hasn't joined the war, is because as far as the Belarusians are concerned it would be the final straw. They don't like his regime, they don't agree with Putin invading Ukraine, and that was before Ukraine showed them what they are capable of. I cant see anyway Belarusia joins thi...
by LeadBelly
Sat May 13, 2023 11:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10694
Views: 790942

Re: Russia Invades

Claret Toni wrote:
Sat May 13, 2023 10:37 pm
Can't be a fall - that's usually more serious. Perhaps it's something he ate.
Or maybe drank https://twitter.com/Tom_Haddock2/status ... 5332532227
He did visit Vlad for the big recent parade.
by LeadBelly
Sat May 13, 2023 7:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Russia Invades
Replies: 10694
Views: 790942

Re: Russia Invades

Russia has reportedly lost 4 units of its air-force today inside an area of Russia bordering Ukraine. 2 SU aircraft (one bomber and 1 support fighter it seems) + 2 helicopters. It's not clear yet if due to their own air-defence shooting down (which seems common), Ukrainian missiles from inside Ukrai...
by LeadBelly
Sat May 13, 2023 11:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leeds v Toon
Replies: 66
Views: 3728

Re: Leeds v Toon

Newcastle were very disappointed to lose to Arsenal last weekend but should be too good for DL. Toon have a strong attacking starting team out today and a pretty decent bench, should be capable of getting a few goals. I'll go for 1-3 and I'll be watching this on BT offering my support to the away te...
by LeadBelly
Fri May 12, 2023 9:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Will Norris
Replies: 14
Views: 2124

Re: Will Norris

Stuffed Owls.
Posh 6th on 77 points in the season 3 up v Owls who were a close 3rd on 96 points.
No axe to grind either way for me but it looks like the Sheffield team has blown it tonight.
by LeadBelly
Fri May 12, 2023 2:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 14 Years Ago Today: Play-Off Semi Final Vs Reading
Replies: 36
Views: 2354

Re: 14 Years Ago Today: Play-Off Semi Final Vs Reading

Aye, two fabulous goals and then another (from Wade) in the final. Makes you think there was some sort of magic at play.
by LeadBelly
Fri May 12, 2023 10:32 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Las Vegas
Replies: 56
Views: 5428

Re: Las Vegas

Vegas is one of those places you have to see it to believe it 100% not my cup of tea, but I'm glad I've seen it Plus its a great base for the National Parks and the Grand Canyon (which is as awe inspiring as it looks) I'm in the same school. I have a close family member living there since just pre-...
by LeadBelly
Fri May 12, 2023 10:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Where are Clarets fans from outside of Burnley?
Replies: 278
Views: 16466

Re: Where are Clarets fans from outside of Burnley?

Born (1950) & raised in Burnley (Healy Wood), first trip to TM 1956, a regular by the early 60s and to early-mid 70s. As an adult I've lived in various places around England & Wales. I've been a neutral spectator at a few clubs where I've lived but only ever passionate about BFC. Got to TM a fair fe...
by LeadBelly
Wed May 10, 2023 6:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Play off prediction league
Replies: 110
Views: 4216

Re: Play off prediction league

Even more unpredictable than regular season games but here goes...... Peterborough 1-1 Sheff. Wed (Clarke-Harris) NAP Bolton W 2-1 Barnsley (Norwood ) Sunderland 1-1 Luton T (Diallo) Salford 0-1 Stockport C. (Camps) Coventry C 2-0 Middlesbrough (Gyokeres) Bradford C 2-0 Carlisle U. (Cook) TOTAL GIOA...
by LeadBelly
Wed May 10, 2023 5:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Beyer signs four year deal with the Clarets
Replies: 117
Views: 8029

Re: ARTICLE: Beyer signs four year deal with the Clarets

Great news, I think hell do very well in the EPL for us.
by LeadBelly
Tue May 09, 2023 1:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: JJ Watt on Radio 5 breakfast programme today
Replies: 48
Views: 7078

Re: JJ Watt on Radio 5 breakfast programme today

Subtitles on the BFC Facebook post are great. They reckon JJ says 'Up To Clarence' on his sign-off!! I'm very deaf and use subtitles all the time. They can be hilarious; its like doing a puzzle sometimes to work out was was actually said to generate the odd subtitles shown. One that made me spit my...
by LeadBelly
Mon May 08, 2023 2:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Championship prediction league 8th of May+ bonuses
Replies: 55
Views: 2245

Re: Championship prediction league 8th of May+ bonuses

Wigan 2-1   Rotherham  (Hugill) Millwall 2-1   Blackburn  (Bradshaw) Luton 1-1   Hull  (Tufan) Middlesboro 1-1  Coventry  (Gyokeres)    NAP Preston 2-1   Sunderland  (Cannon) Huddersfield 2-1   Reading (Karoma) Burnley 3-1   Cardiff  (Twine, 22 minutes) Birmingham 0-1   Sheffield United  (McAtee) QP...
by LeadBelly
Mon May 08, 2023 2:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley Predictor Game - Cardiff Home
Replies: 71
Views: 2438

Re: Burnley Predictor Game - Cardiff Home

Clarets 2-0 Cardiff Twine 17 minutes

PREM
by LeadBelly
Mon May 08, 2023 11:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Favourite cover versions
Replies: 98
Views: 4473

Re: Favourite cover versions

The performer I've seen in the last few years whose covers have impressed me is Molly Tuttle. When I saw her she did a great singalong version of Neil Young's Helpless and released a really good covers album during lockdown. This Grateful Dead song (Standing on the Moon) was on that album, performed...