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by NL Claret
Sun Mar 03, 2024 12:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clarets vs Bournemouth - Match Thread
Replies: 472
Views: 10458

Re: Clarets vs Bournemouth - Match Thread

Vitinho?? Cannot work out where he will be playing.
by NL Claret
Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Zaroury
Replies: 31
Views: 3356

Re: Zaroury

I think Odobert’s transfer fee could start to rise on UTC.
by NL Claret
Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Muric - Surely has to start on Sunday ?
Replies: 180
Views: 6696

Re: Muric - Surely has to start on Sunday ?

I’ve just watched the highlights again of that game … and what is clearly apparent is we looked a premier league team in that game creating problems all over the pitch for a very good spurs team Compare that with what we are watching now is massively different maybe due to a loss of confidence You ...
by NL Claret
Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Muric - Surely has to start on Sunday ?
Replies: 180
Views: 6696

Re: Muric - Surely has to start on Sunday ?

I’ve watched it numerous times and I think Muric quick pass was right to his feet .. it wasn’t a suicide pass and was way out of the area .. if a player who cost 18 million can’t control a ball to his feet I think he needs changing … let’s be honest the spurs strike was a worldly as well .. it was ...
by NL Claret
Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Muric - Surely has to start on Sunday ?
Replies: 180
Views: 6696

Re: Muric - Surely has to start on Sunday ?

VK is part of the problems we are having this season most definitely, we aren't learning as a team and the manager is part of that. I never said Muric was an experienced GK or even a perfect GK, he makes mistakes just like every other player, I just think that: A) Amdouni could and should have deal...
by NL Claret
Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Muric - Surely has to start on Sunday ?
Replies: 180
Views: 6696

Re: Muric - Surely has to start on Sunday ?

Jamesy wrote:
Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:11 pm
It doesn’t matter whether you or I, or the world and his wife think he would cope in the Premier League. He isn’t going to get a chance, so it’s irrelevant really.
99% of the posts on here are irrelevant really
by NL Claret
Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Muric - Surely has to start on Sunday ?
Replies: 180
Views: 6696

Re: Muric - Surely has to start on Sunday ?

Not really - had some shaky moments early on no doubt then went from strength to strength. Integral part of our team and came up with some really big saves in big moments for us. No idea what you're trying to get at that he was clutching his chest. “Muric was holding his chest earlier too. Now coug...
by NL Claret
Sat Mar 02, 2024 8:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Muric - Surely has to start on Sunday ?
Replies: 180
Views: 6696

Re: Muric - Surely has to start on Sunday ?

What a strange question - no idea what you're on about panic attack? We won that game at Boro? He was subbed when he was ill - not sure how many times that needs to be refuted though. Thought we played well at Spurs and had the better chances. Posted numerous times but it's like watching two differ...
by NL Claret
Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Muric - Surely has to start on Sunday ?
Replies: 180
Views: 6696

Re: Muric - Surely has to start on Sunday ?

In all fairness though, it is clear VK has told the GKs to play like that, to start a quick counter. Amdouni failed to control an accurate ball. It’s not that clear to me, if it is though, VK the problem then? High risk tactics, experienced GK wouldn’t start a counter when most of team are out of p...
by NL Claret
Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Muric - Surely has to start on Sunday ?
Replies: 180
Views: 6696

Re: Muric - Surely has to start on Sunday ?

A young lad himself that's still learning, on another day we maybe go up the other end and score. Has that vision and impetus to make the team tick though, something Traff definitely doesn't have. Would Muric with his vision and impetus (based on a season in the championship including a game when h...
by NL Claret
Sat Mar 02, 2024 5:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Muric - Surely has to start on Sunday ?
Replies: 180
Views: 6696

Re: Muric - Surely has to start on Sunday ?

Muric wasn't directly responsible for the Spurs goal though, Amdouni should have looked after the ball, instead he got caught napping again. Personally I want Muric back in the starting XI to take the pressure off JT as much as anything else. We had just got away with one after a fast break from ou...
by NL Claret
Sat Mar 02, 2024 1:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Muric - Surely has to start on Sunday ?
Replies: 180
Views: 6696

Re: Muric - Surely has to start on Sunday ?

I’m glad to flick thru another JT thread where his transfer fee has increased again. Get Muric in, it’s not like his distribution cost us the game at Spurs, best overlook that. Football is so fickle, start of last season UTC posters were praying for Muric to make a mistake so they could proudly say ...
by NL Claret
Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Are we being out run?
Replies: 30
Views: 2265

Re: Are we being out run?

You think back players like Airfield,Boyd and Hendricks who used to get pelters on here but would walk into this team.
by NL Claret
Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Which is more important for you on Sunday?
Replies: 85
Views: 3720

Re: Which is more important for you on Sunday?

Most important for me is that Benson, Cork and Jay Rod all start. The future.
by NL Claret
Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Selections on Sunday
Replies: 108
Views: 4908

Re: Selections on Sunday

It’s amazing how many people have bought into the narrative that Trafford is going to be this great all round keeper in a couple of years. Brian Jensen was a good shot stopper as was Chris Pearce on his day. Not aware of the narrative about the great all round keeper that UTC posters have bought in...
by NL Claret
Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Selections on Sunday
Replies: 108
Views: 4908

Re: Selections on Sunday

Hopefully no Taylor for me, that back pass in the first few seconds, horrifying start which set the tone for the game. What crossed his mind to volley it back at head height, shocking.
by NL Claret
Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: A long day out and another defeat
Replies: 38
Views: 3046

Re: REPORT: A long day out and another defeat

StayingDown4Ever wrote:
Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:13 am
Or just drop him.
Yes definitely drop Taylor, unfortunately we don't have a left back, how did that happen?
by NL Claret
Sun Feb 25, 2024 10:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: A long day out and another defeat
Replies: 38
Views: 3046

Re: REPORT: A long day out and another defeat

And he’s not very good at heading based on that Horrific pass back, is the goalkeeper allowed to handle it ? Not sure how Trafford was expected to deal with such a shocking ball played to him by Taylor. Seemed to set the tone for the game. Perhaps they should work on Traffords heading in training.
by NL Claret
Sat Feb 24, 2024 3:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley vs Palace Match thread
Replies: 733
Views: 17971

Re: Burnley vs Palace Match thread

What the actual was Taylor thinking? On no sorry, blame Trafford, got it.
by NL Claret
Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Aaron Ramsey injury
Replies: 120
Views: 5936

Re: Aaron Ramsey injury

Goliath wrote:
Thu Feb 22, 2024 1:55 pm
What a dreadful signing this has turned into. Shame for him because id have expected him to play a big part in the Championship.
We've basically just spunked over 10 million down the drain
You never know but in this day and age, professional football clubs might have taken out insurance policies
by NL Claret
Sun Feb 18, 2024 9:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RELEGATION FOOTBALL ON CHAMPAGNE MONEY.
Replies: 28
Views: 1382

Re: RELEGATION FOOTBALL ON CHAMPAGNE MONEY.

4

Classic radio, stopped the guy interviewing him and told him to listen

Steve Blatherwick
Lee Howey
Michael Williams, he’ll never win a crowd over
And Mark Winstanley will never play for Burnley Football Club again
by NL Claret
Wed Feb 14, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The ITV digital collapse
Replies: 52
Views: 3395

Re: The ITV digital collapse

I knew one person who subscribed to itv digital, so few people had it, we went round to watch the PNE and City games. There was a story that when Forest played Bradford live on digital on a thursday evening that it would have been more cost effective for itv to taken all those who watched the game o...
by NL Claret
Sun Feb 11, 2024 8:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vincent Kompany...
Replies: 69
Views: 4283

Re: Vincent Kompany...

The only thing that is embarrassing is the standard of some of the posts and entitlement. We’ve just lost to one of the best sides in the division, one of the biggest clubs in Europe, the manager shows passion , frustration at the decision he disagreed with. PL managers get booked every week, standa...
by NL Claret
Sat Feb 10, 2024 11:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Heaton replacing Hart moment again?
Replies: 71
Views: 3692

Re: Heaton replacing Hart moment again?

Trafford’s transfer fee rises every week on here. In my 40+ years watching Burnley there have been only a few goalkeepers who have not got a lot of criticism, Heaton, Pope, Walker were popular. Can’t think of many others apart from Marlon’s first spell. Nowadays we have message boards with a lot of ...
by NL Claret
Tue Feb 06, 2024 8:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cullen and Muric back in for Saturday?
Replies: 67
Views: 4241

Re: Cullen and Muric back in for Saturday?

It’s rare for me to enter a football related thread on here, especially if it’s gone over 2 pages. The different transfer fees mentioned for Trafford vary. Did the club pay the full amount (whatever it was) up front? Or is the full amount based on certain outcomes happening? Also, how does Amortisat...
by NL Claret
Mon Jan 29, 2024 3:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Darren Moore
Replies: 17
Views: 2084

Re: Darren Moore

More clubs than Tiger Woods
by NL Claret
Sat Jan 20, 2024 5:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PL Winter Break - Burnley plans
Replies: 23
Views: 2325

Re: PL Winter Break - Burnley plans

Sorry for sort of staying on topic and not finding an opening to have a go at the club. Remember I think it was towards the end of Stan’s tenure, the first team squad went for warm weather training at La Manga. Following Saturday we were beaten 4-0 at Highfield Rd and we were fortunate it was only 4...
by NL Claret
Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ref watch on Sky
Replies: 267
Views: 13353

Re: Ref watch on Sky

Watched that Owen / Webb clip on Sky. Utter rubbish, Owen has played the game and knows it was a file. What did one of refs say? The keeper still had the ability to jump. Webb never answered the question. The problem with VAR in this country is the operators are useless and the PGMOL close ranks and...
by NL Claret
Wed Jan 17, 2024 12:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bristol City 1 Wet Spam 0
Replies: 32
Views: 1925

Re: Bristol City 1 Wet Spam 0

Just reading the letters after the BBC report of the game ,Cornet and especially Ings getting some real stick off the West Ham fans. Im not surprised, both were awful. Cornet made one positive contribution all game, he doesn’t want to press when not in possession, an absolute luxury player, never s...
by NL Claret
Sun Jan 14, 2024 3:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: VAR has ripped the heart and passion out of football.
Replies: 29
Views: 1647

Re: VAR has ripped the heart and passion out of football.

Is it var or total lack of competence demonstrated by the officials? I am not enjoying PL at the moment. If it takes over 3 minutes to make a decision then it is not clear and obvious. Spectators want to see goals not a system which could be known as goal prevention. The officials in this country ar...
by NL Claret
Fri Jan 12, 2024 1:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 2353
Views: 284171

Re: Fofana

TonbridgeClaret wrote:
Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:58 am
Sorry, should have posted on January transfers thread. Mods please remove.
Tbf it is better posting separately as it takes far too long to find any rumours on that thread. I find with any thread that goes over 1 page that it’s pretty pointless following it.
by NL Claret
Tue Jan 09, 2024 6:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Mellon joins Stan’s Turf Moor revolution
Replies: 19
Views: 1843

Re: ARTICLE: Mellon joins Stan’s Turf Moor revolution

wilks_bfc wrote:
Tue Jan 09, 2024 6:21 pm
I’ve read this a few times and not sure it makes sense. It reads that McGreal left Ipswich for Ipswich

Left Tranmere for Ipswich
by NL Claret
Sun Jan 07, 2024 6:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Luton game moves to this Friday
Replies: 181
Views: 17565

Re: ARTICLE: Luton game moves to this Friday

One of the main reasons for getting rid of season ticket was KO times / days. Sat 1230 were a pain as was anything on a Sunday. Broadcasters aren’t bothered about fans as they know if one fan cancels someone else will take their place. In all honesty I don’t miss it, watching with my mate on TV with...
by NL Claret
Sat Jan 06, 2024 1:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Joey’s in bother again
Replies: 394
Views: 27357

Re: Joey’s in bother again

As mentioned earlier I’ve muted Barton however have seen a screenshot of his tweet to Neville, it has my toes curling in embarrassment for him. Needs to be intervention and quick. Wouldn’t be surprised if legal action has already been taken by a number of people.
by NL Claret
Fri Jan 05, 2024 1:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Joey’s in bother again
Replies: 394
Views: 27357

Re: Joey’s in bother again

Had to mute him on X a few weeks back.
by NL Claret
Tue Jan 02, 2024 2:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Salford City
Replies: 31
Views: 4900

Re: Salford City

Genuine question: did the Neville brothers ever try to get involved at Bury FC during its demise? I think the answer is no. Their mum was still secretary until close to their demise however I don’t think they wanted to get involved and why would they, the club was in financial turmoil due to the 2 ...
by NL Claret
Tue Jan 02, 2024 2:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Salford City
Replies: 31
Views: 4900

Re: Salford City

From the bits and pieces I’ve read the following could be part of the problems: Karen Baird stepped down as chairman. Gary Neville taken a back seat. A group of ageing players on good wages who can’t be bothered, the club is attractive for players to see out the end of their career whilst earning a ...
by NL Claret
Tue Dec 26, 2023 12:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Padiham FC advice
Replies: 15
Views: 1951

Re: Padiham FC advice

I thought you meant "one man and a dog" for the attendance. Sorry. The rest of your posts seemed genuine. I apologise for any offence caused. Fair play to the clubs who allow dogs. I hope you enjoy the match. No worries ecc, I didn’t understand your post at first and then got where you were coming ...
by NL Claret
Tue Dec 26, 2023 12:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Padiham FC advice
Replies: 15
Views: 1951

Re: Padiham FC advice

ecc wrote:
Tue Dec 26, 2023 12:34 pm
That is said in jest, isn't it?

They'll be several hundred hardy souls, I imagine.
Not said in jest, genuine question. Been to Rammy and Kendal this season, both dog friendly. Google search tells me Padiham is dog friendly too.
by NL Claret
Tue Dec 26, 2023 12:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Padiham FC advice
Replies: 15
Views: 1951

Re: Padiham FC advice

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Tue Dec 26, 2023 11:44 am
Game definitely on if anyone was wondering with all the rain.
Thank you for all the information, much appreciated.

One last question……..can you take your dog into the ground?
by NL Claret
Mon Dec 25, 2023 6:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Padiham FC advice
Replies: 15
Views: 1951

Padiham FC advice

Going watching the Rams at Padiham tomorrow, weather permitting. Where’s the best place for a beer pre match? Straight into the clubhouse or a beer in Padiham. It’s been years since I’ve been on at Padiham, would have been there early in the past so parking wasn’t an issue, is it easy to park at the...
by NL Claret
Sat Dec 09, 2023 11:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best place to watch todays game in Puerto Del Carmen Lanzarote
Replies: 7
Views: 491

Re: Best place to watch todays game in Puerto Del Carmen Lanzarote

Went to Matagorda a few years ago, there’s a centre there that’s full of bars that show the football. It’s a good walk from PDC or a short ride in a taxi.
by NL Claret
Wed Dec 06, 2023 6:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PL / FL / Scottish grounds visible by rail
Replies: 48
Views: 3210

Re: PL / FL / Scottish grounds visible by rail

Villa, Walsall and St Andrews.
by NL Claret
Sun Dec 03, 2023 2:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Significant Snowfall
Replies: 39
Views: 6060

Re: Significant Snowfall

Had to make my way to the sports bar ⚽ here in Tenerife, struggled a bit under the slight overcast, but you'll be pleased to hear that I made it in my flip flops, shorts and T shirt 🏖️😎. Hopefully the snow has thawed by Thursday, not looking forward to returning home. ❄️⛄🥶. Watched the first half i...
by NL Claret
Sat Dec 02, 2023 6:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ollie McBurnie
Replies: 54
Views: 8779

Re: Ollie McBurnie

Watched on TV, I can't remember if it was the first or the second incident but seemed to have 2 goes at connecting with o shea. Can't have any complaints and maybe against a preferred club he gets a straight red.
by NL Claret
Sat Dec 02, 2023 9:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: For the Kompany out brigade...
Replies: 22
Views: 2356

Re: For the Kompany out brigade...

I thought it had been established it was 5% of this msg board want Kompany sacked which is probably about 5 posters.
by NL Claret
Sat Dec 02, 2023 9:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Attendance tomorrow
Replies: 27
Views: 3343

Re: Attendance tomorrow

I’ve not read the good old “I know loads who have stopped going” for a while , it used to be the “I know loads who are not renewing” when in reality it was maybe 2 or 3. More tedious stuff. Right, time to pack the suitcase and head back to England.
by NL Claret
Fri Dec 01, 2023 6:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Runcorn v Burnley FAC 1981
Replies: 45
Views: 3483

Re: Runcorn v Burnley FAC 1981

Holtyclaret wrote:
Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:02 pm
He’s in between nz and Solihull right now! He gets to a lot more games than I do .

Be great to catch up 👍🏻👍🏻
Theres a fair distance between NZ and Solihull!! Missed out that we are away for the weekend of the Everton game, my written English suffered at school, Jed Ferley!!
by NL Claret
Fri Dec 01, 2023 6:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is it worth continuing with the VK project if we lose tomorrow ?
Replies: 14
Views: 1596

Re: Is it worth continuing with the VK project if we lose tomorrow ?

This msg board is getting so much more boring than i thought it could, any thread that goes beyond 1 page = an argument between 10 posters and now the repetitive dross continues. Unreadable.
by NL Claret
Sun Nov 26, 2023 6:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Runcorn v Burnley FAC 1981
Replies: 45
Views: 3483

Re: Runcorn v Burnley FAC 1981

Mansfield was a bit a lively too!!

Is Shaun back in UK now? We haven’t been all season, lost a lot of interest in the lockdowns and haven’t been back much, think we are for the weekend of the Everton game,