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by Rowls
Wed Apr 10, 2024 8:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Bluebells are Coming
Replies: 23
Views: 1883

The Bluebells are Coming

We often miss the things that are under our noses. We long to travel the world to view the wonders of lands abroad. But in the coming weeks we'll have the chance to enjoy one of the most beautiful blooms in the entire world. Head to a local woods, copse or larger forest and enjoy the bluebells. Take...
by Rowls
Tue Apr 09, 2024 6:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dull man's club.
Replies: 78
Views: 4120

Re: Dull man's club.

Rowls I have had the same problem with beans as you appear to have. First is this with large or small cans? I have little experience of small cans but it's certainly a problem with large ones. If you decide to only eat half a large can and save half then as you have obviously found out sauce viscos...
by Rowls
Tue Apr 09, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dull man's club.
Replies: 78
Views: 4120

Re: Dull man's club.

Bizarrely my chairs didn't, they did though move to the side of my raised decking. I still puzzle over it, must be the surface are of the table top whereas the chairs are a lattice effect. I think the wind blew through the gaps but only enough to move them. Glad to hear you've taken the time to rea...
by Rowls
Tue Apr 09, 2024 12:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dull man's club.
Replies: 78
Views: 4120

Re: Dull man's club.

Here's a top tip for you gents: store tins of beans upside down so that you don't have to scrape beans from the bottom of the tin when you open them.*

* You need to open the tin at the top.
by Rowls
Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Adidas Burnley polo shirt?
Replies: 11
Views: 2914

Re: Adidas Burnley polo shirt?

Just bumping in case you can have a look Hi Percy I couldn't find anything at my Mum's house where I thought the shirt was. There are a few other places it might be. I might have given it to my Dad and forgotten about it. If that's the case I've never seen him wear it so I'll ask if I could maybe h...
by Rowls
Mon Apr 08, 2024 1:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mental health
Replies: 30
Views: 2070

Re: Mental health

I’m 25 years old now and have struggled probably since I was 16, to date I’ve had 10 close family bereavements in the past 10 years, an abusive relationship, lost 3 friends to suicide, another friend was tragically killed in a car accident and I’ve been a carer to family since I was 18 due to long ...
by Rowls
Sun Apr 07, 2024 10:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Joe Kinnear
Replies: 19
Views: 1518

Re: Joe Kinnear

RIP

His larger than life personality and ability to act the fool meant he was criminally underrated as a manager.

The game has lost a great character.
by Rowls
Sun Apr 07, 2024 10:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The next 2 seasons
Replies: 29
Views: 1798

Re: The next 2 seasons

We all have our dreams. I’ve always wanted to go out with Natalie Portman. Our life would be like an endless reel of perfume adverts. We’d go romping through summer meadows, laughing and loving each other’s company, take sunset walks on the beach. That kind of thing. Constantly. I’d casually introdu...
by Rowls
Sat Apr 06, 2024 6:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How many goals do we concede just before half time
Replies: 33
Views: 1570

Re: How many goals do we concede just before half time

There is not a single aspect of our defending this season that has been up to the standard required for this league.
by Rowls
Sat Apr 06, 2024 6:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Adidas Burnley polo shirt?
Replies: 11
Views: 2914

Re: Adidas Burnley polo shirt?

Hi Percy

I'll be back home tomorrow and will take a look there.

Couldn't find anything at my Mum's house but I think I've got one somewhere, if I can find it.
by Rowls
Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Art of War
Replies: 7
Views: 1010

Re: The Art of War

We might just be the most innovative side in Premier League history.
by Rowls
Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Art of War
Replies: 7
Views: 1010

The Art of War

You must always do what your enemy least expects. This way you will bamboozle him and render his preparations redundant.

This must be why we keep giving the opposition goals, passing the ball to them and getting ourselves sent off.
by Rowls
Sat Apr 06, 2024 11:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Double barrelled surnames.
Replies: 73
Views: 2982

Re: Double barrelled surnames.

Rileybobs wrote:
Sat Apr 06, 2024 9:29 am
These are two different sentences.

This is pointless.
by Rowls
Sat Apr 06, 2024 9:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Double barrelled surnames.
Replies: 73
Views: 2982

Re: Double barrelled surnames.

If you actually read the thread you will see that not a single person has wrongly inferred anything by you using the term Christian name. You appear to be imagining things. It just seems to be one poster who lives in Germany who is unfamiliar with the commonality of the term. You've wrongly inferre...
by Rowls
Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Double barrelled surnames.
Replies: 73
Views: 2982

Re: Double barrelled surnames.

I fail to see why using the phrase 'christian name' is contentious? It is what I was taught as a kid in a non-secular school so see it refering 'innocently' to a given first name. If that is an issue these days, stop the world... I quite agree but there is, as seen on this thread, a peculiar kind o...
by Rowls
Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Double barrelled surnames.
Replies: 73
Views: 2982

Re: Double barrelled surnames.

To say we all support a team from one of the more deprived areas of the country, there's an awful lot of sneering at 'lower-income', 'lower class', 'opposite of posh' folk going on. Never knew we had so many snobs. A name's just a name and trends come and go. It means nowt to me if its Fred Smith o...
by Rowls
Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Double barrelled surnames.
Replies: 73
Views: 2982

Re: Double barrelled surnames.

come off it rowls. you're the snootiest person on here by miles and what's worse is you actually revel in it. I'm all for different opinions. Just go ahead and justify them so we can all see the merits of your thoughts. I'll start the sentence for you, "Noticing and remarking on social trends is sn...
by Rowls
Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Double barrelled surnames.
Replies: 73
Views: 2982

Re: Double barrelled surnames.

JohnMcGreal wrote:
Thu Apr 04, 2024 12:55 pm
If it isn't Lord Snooty himself, Jacob Rowls-Mogg!

:lol:
Well I certainly caught a few with the blandest of baits in using "Christian name"

But what exactly is "snooty" about anything I've said? You're really just throwing words around that chime with your own narrow worldview.
by Rowls
Thu Apr 04, 2024 12:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Double barrelled surnames.
Replies: 73
Views: 2982

Re: Double barrelled surnames.

ChrisG wrote:
Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:42 am
I think the most surprising thing about this post is the amount of folk that use the phrase Christian name.
Gosh yes. How shocking.
by Rowls
Thu Apr 04, 2024 1:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Double barrelled surnames.
Replies: 73
Views: 2982

Re: Double barrelled surnames.

Rileybobs wrote:
Wed Apr 03, 2024 10:58 pm
Please explain how a surname as a Christian name is a trend among lower income demographics.
It's an anecdotal observation borne out in the OP.
by Rowls
Wed Apr 03, 2024 10:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Double barrelled surnames.
Replies: 73
Views: 2982

Re: Double barrelled surnames.

There has been a spouting of players with double barrelled surnames over the last few years. What I have found strange is how many of them have a surname for a christian name. TRENT Alexander-Arnold BAILEY Peacock-Farrell TAYLOR Harwood-Bellis KEANE Lewis-Potter JONSON Clarke-Harris(P’boro) CONNOR ...
by Rowls
Mon Apr 01, 2024 2:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wilson Odobert
Replies: 39
Views: 3590

Re: Wilson Odobert

Only a Burnley fan could put Odobert amongst Pele, George Best, Gazza and Maradona That's not how the comparison works. He isn't saying "Odobert is as good as these players." He is saying, "Even the very best in the world ever aren't faultless so let's judge Odobert accordingly." Edit: I replied be...
by Rowls
Sun Mar 31, 2024 6:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Anthony Taylor
Replies: 12
Views: 1478

Re: Anthony Taylor

ClaretsPadiham wrote:
Sun Mar 31, 2024 6:16 pm
Worst refereeing performance iv seen ever in the Premierleague.
Where were you yesterday????? :lol:
by Rowls
Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Zeki Amdouni Shot Accuracy
Replies: 49
Views: 2892

Re: Zeki Amdouni Shot Accuracy

An unbelievably talented young footballer who I think we're lucky to have.

Nobody has stood out this season because we've underperformed as a unit.

Zeki in a team playing well and full of confidence will be a handful. Hope to see this come to fruition at Burnley.
by Rowls
Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:02 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Adidas Burnley polo shirt?
Replies: 11
Views: 2914

Re: Adidas Burnley polo shirt?

Bump this in a couple of weeks Percy and I'll take a look for you.
by Rowls
Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Bournemouth - U21 Latest
Replies: 50
Views: 3449

Re: Burnley v Bournemouth - U21 Latest

Some pleasing results coming in from our young teams. It would be brilliant to see another young lad make the step up.
by Rowls
Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Natural Gas
Replies: 30
Views: 2351

Re: Natural Gas

A lot of cranky answers on here.
by Rowls
Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - Darren Bond v Brentford
Replies: 49
Views: 2133

Re: RATE THE REF - Darren Bond v Brentford

The retake of the quick throw in when the Brentford substitute wasn’t even ready really summed him up. He missed an absolute stonewall penalty and red card too, but was saved by VAR. And he missed a second stonewall penalty and red card when Fofana was rugby tackled at the end of the first half.
by Rowls
Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - Darren Bond v Brentford
Replies: 49
Views: 2133

Re: RATE THE REF - Darren Bond v Brentford

A. 4
B. 4
C. 15
D. 17

Unacceptable.
by Rowls
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:48 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vizeh
Replies: 10
Views: 2984

Re: Vizeh

Bump
by Rowls
Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Marc Boixasa
Replies: 36
Views: 2802

Re: Marc Boixasa

Data analysis is only as good as whoever and however you interpret the data.

Virtually everybody has the data these days. It's what you do with it that counts.
by Rowls
Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Harnessing AI to Improve our Performances
Replies: 18
Views: 908

Re: Harnessing AI to Improve our Performances

Do you think Stan ever shouted at Mark Winstanley or treated him badly? As an AI language model, I don't have access to specific personal interactions or incidents between individuals. However, based on the general knowledge of football management styles and the nature of the sport, it's not uncomm...
by Rowls
Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Harnessing AI to Improve our Performances
Replies: 18
Views: 908

Re: Harnessing AI to Improve our Performances

Have you heard of Stan Ternent? Yes, Stan Ternent is a well-known figure in English football, particularly for his career as a football manager. Here's some information about Stan Ternent: Stan Ternent: Full Name: Stanley Ternent Date of Birth: 6 June 1946 Playing Career: Stan Ternent had a modest ...
by Rowls
Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Harnessing AI to Improve our Performances
Replies: 18
Views: 908

Re: Harnessing AI to Improve our Performances

Have you heard of Mark Winstanley? As of my last update in January 2022, Mark Winstanley is not a widely recognized public figure, especially in the context of famous personalities, public figures, or professionals in various fields. It's possible that Mark Winstanley is a private individual or som...
by Rowls
Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Harnessing AI to Improve our Performances
Replies: 18
Views: 908

Re: Harnessing AI to Improve our Performances

So far, so good. But it's very straightforward advice.

Let's test AI with a few questions that might get asked at an interview for a potential manager....
by Rowls
Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Harnessing AI to Improve our Performances
Replies: 18
Views: 908

Re: Harnessing AI to Improve our Performances

We shouldn't limit ourselves to onfield improvements. The club are always actively seeking to improve the 'matchday experience' for fans. Here's what AI has to suggest: Improving the matchday experience for fans can significantly enhance their connection with the club and create a vibrant atmosphere...
by Rowls
Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Harnessing AI to Improve our Performances
Replies: 18
Views: 908

Harnessing AI to Improve our Performances

We all know that Alan Pace and Vincent Kompany are both extremely keen on utilising data analysis and new tech. So I've asked AI how we can improve this season and here is the response. Here is the response: Improving Burnley's performance in a season involves several key areas, including tactics, p...
by Rowls
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: inane lyrics
Replies: 56
Views: 2619

Re: inane lyrics

I am the egg man, I am the walrus, ooh cooky choo… The Beatles…. There's actually plenty of meaning in that song, even though it sounds like nonsense lyrics. Nearly all lyrics are inane. We attach deeper meaning to them because of our emotional attachment to the music. Oh, and Bob Dylan didn't dese...
by Rowls
Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Linda Haines R.I.P.
Replies: 28
Views: 3749

Re: Linda Haines R.I.P.

Very sad news.

My thoughts and prayers are with Linda's family and loved ones. RIP.
by Rowls
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TUESDAY GAMES
Replies: 84
Views: 2994

Re: TUESDAY GAMES

Juke has equalised for Birmingham, that's some more good news
by Rowls
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TUESDAY GAMES
Replies: 84
Views: 2994

Re: TUESDAY GAMES

If only Stoke and Birmingham would do the business too.
by Rowls
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TUESDAY GAMES
Replies: 84
Views: 2994

Re: TUESDAY GAMES

Nominate Obafemi as Burnley Player of the Year 23/24.
by Rowls
Fri Mar 01, 2024 1:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Folk singers.
Replies: 70
Views: 3154

Re: Folk singers.

by Rowls
Wed Feb 28, 2024 4:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Louis XVII
Replies: 46
Views: 2892

Re: Louis XVII

I’d recommend a bit of late eighteenth/early nineteenth lit Rowls…. The leading light of American Revolution enlightenment was Thomas Paine… the English theorist… then there was Shelley, Byron and the whole Age of Enlightenment… terrified the Prince Regent and Sidmouth…. Not least Hunt’s Reform mov...
by Rowls
Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Louis XVII
Replies: 46
Views: 2892

Re: Louis XVII

Robespierre has been used as a scapegoat for many things… Louis’s demise amongst them. He was guilty of a lot, but the king did accept proportional representation and was retained as head of state. Robespierre was a lawyer trying to prevent anarchy while wrestling power for the middle class… he eve...
by Rowls
Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Louis XVII
Replies: 46
Views: 2892

Re: Louis XVII

Then his son became the dolphin and he became the Roy. Whatever that means.
by Rowls
Sun Feb 25, 2024 1:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stoke
Replies: 37
Views: 4378

Re: Stoke

Fretters wrote:
Sun Feb 25, 2024 12:33 pm
I didn't know that, but £30m a season (referring to your next post) isn't that much if wages are included.
That's the permitted over-spend, not the permitted budget.

I think that would be a considerable sum in the Champ.
by Rowls
Sun Feb 25, 2024 12:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stoke
Replies: 37
Views: 4378

Re: Stoke

My understanding is that owners can spend as much as they like, as long as the spend the money rather than simply loan it to clubs. Owners have been loaning clubs money, having a jolly and then pulling the plug on their little hobby, withdrawing funding and wanting their money back. Clubs have been...
by Rowls
Sun Feb 25, 2024 12:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stoke
Replies: 37
Views: 4378

Re: Stoke

*obviously FFP makes that [being a billionaire] irrelevant. Must be so frustrating. My understanding is that owners can spend as much as they like, as long as the spend the money rather than simply loan it to clubs. Owners have been loaning clubs money, having a jolly and then pulling the plug on t...
by Rowls
Sat Feb 24, 2024 7:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Defensive Coaching
Replies: 45
Views: 1724

Re: Defensive Coaching

I think one of the problems is asking a bunch of blokes who’ve just met each other to play in a complicated system. VK himself admitted it has always taken his teams 100 sessions to get to grips with his systems, so why did he then throw away all of the work done to get to that point and dismantle ...