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by Steve-Harpers-perm
Wed Feb 03, 2021 1:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1225050

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

jedi_master wrote:
Wed Feb 03, 2021 1:00 pm
It's fair to say Simon Jordan pretty comprehensively assassinated this takeover just a moment ago.
Well he did should we get relegated which of course isn’t a given.
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Wed Feb 03, 2021 1:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1225050

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

If you got the grief he got for running this football club brilliantly. Would you really give one about the club or it’s fans? I know I wouldn’t. A lot of Burnley fans deserve the very worse scenario in all of this. Thought he was a Burnley fan so this would make no sense at all. Let’s not pretend ...
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Wed Feb 03, 2021 12:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1225050

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

Jesus christ, are you really nitpicking this badly? The old owners would've known exactly the deal on the table before being given an option to accept or decline. I'm not sure why you feel so strongly for ALK on this, probably just to be in the minority to argue with everyone else but 95% of footba...
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Wed Feb 03, 2021 7:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 1988/89 Season Review
Replies: 18
Views: 2144

Re: 1988/89 Season Review

NottsClaret wrote:
Mon Feb 01, 2021 6:49 pm
I thought we were going to win the league after that 6-0 v York, got the VHS and everything. First of two of the most forgettable seasons you'll ever see. Although I think it does feature 'that' Friday night at Stockport.
Also have the VHS of the whole York match still at my dads house!
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1225050

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

Well said. our ex chairman and vice chairman have done us proud. how many wanted them gone? And out of those how many wish we still had them? All they've done is sold their shares, which they had every right to do. Wish we still had them?? Still on the board aren’t they? Let’s hope they’ve done us ...
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Tue Feb 02, 2021 8:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1225050

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

Yet we've stayed in the PL on the back of our transfer history thanks to the aforementioned local custodians who're staying on board to ensure a smooth transition which they aren't obliged to do btw. So we’ve nothing to worry about then with ALK have we especially as he’s agreed to stay on to ensur...
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Tue Feb 02, 2021 8:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1225050

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

They're under zero obligation to share with you, or anyone outside of the deal apart from the FA, how it's structured. You're a customer of a business they've purchased that's it. Inactive or not active enough? We've signed a 1st team squad player in each window apart from this one. There's no guar...
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Tue Feb 02, 2021 8:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Score prediction v Man City
Replies: 66
Views: 4772

Re: Score prediction v Man City

0-4. Absolutely hate playing against City.
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Sun Jan 31, 2021 10:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 280664

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

DomBFC1882 wrote:
Sun Jan 31, 2021 10:14 pm
So why are we bidding for one then?
I’d imagine because Bardsley will be leaving this summer. As above it’s not a priority.
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Sun Jan 31, 2021 9:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 280664

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

Going to be some posters with a lot of spare time on their hands after tomorrow!
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Sun Jan 31, 2021 5:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 280664

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

They are evidently trying to sign players. Let’s see where we are tomorrow night.
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Sun Jan 31, 2021 7:32 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New Alan Pace interview
Replies: 41
Views: 4897

Re: New Alan Pace interview

Remember a few months ago when everyone was crying at the old board for not bringing new signings in during the summer? People seem to accept that money is tight because of Covid and let Pace off for it. When the old board envisioned the ongoing issues and implications signings could make in the su...
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Sat Jan 30, 2021 6:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 4 contract extensions
Replies: 118
Views: 7395

Re: 4 contract extensions

Steddyman wrote:
Sat Jan 30, 2021 6:02 pm
I don't know why people are complaining. None of these players are bad players, they've all been good for us. Plus, if they do leave, we'll get a better fee for them.
Exactly this. All top flight performers who we would get a decent fee for.
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Sat Jan 30, 2021 6:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 4 contract extensions
Replies: 118
Views: 7395

Re: 4 contract extensions

When you count the number of contract extensions over the past few seasons and compare it with the number of players who wouldn't sign a new contract when offered (Jeff Hendrick was the only one that I remember), then "fiasco" is far too strong a word. BFC have a teriffic record of re-signing the p...
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Sat Jan 30, 2021 5:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 4 contract extensions
Replies: 118
Views: 7395

Re: 4 contract extensions

Good news we are not going to have the same fiasco as last summer. We can’t just get rid of them all in the summer still need these type of players as part of our squad.
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Sat Jan 30, 2021 5:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 280664

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

ClaretMov wrote:
Sat Jan 30, 2021 3:28 pm
Covid is the new itv Digital
Bizarre comparison!
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Fri Jan 29, 2021 7:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 280664

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

Boss Hogg wrote:
Fri Jan 29, 2021 7:41 pm
Dread to think of the cringeworthy letters the new chairman receives from self entitled fans.
The tweets are bad enough. Hope he’s paying someone to read them for him.
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Fri Jan 29, 2021 7:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley FC Audio Cassette
Replies: 23
Views: 1394

Re: Burnley FC Audio Cassette

Classic it was played on loop on our coach down to Wembley. Thank god I had my Walkman!?
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England vs India - Test Series
Replies: 203
Views: 10934

Re: England vs India - Test Series

Talksport is a dreadful station. Also didn’t realise none of the Tv companies had secured rights. Fingers crossed that changes.
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 280664

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

Reecey1987 wrote:
Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:43 pm
Rooney said today in his press conference Knight will not be leaving the club
Rooney can say what he wants I don’t think he’ll be the one making that decision if they can’t afford to pay wages.
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Wed Jan 27, 2021 10:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dwight
Replies: 34
Views: 3307

Re: Dwight

Great to see him back to his best some fantastic runs especially in the 2nd half.
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Tue Jan 26, 2021 7:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 280664

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

boatshed bill wrote:
Tue Jan 26, 2021 6:39 pm
All this speculation; has the club actually bid for (or even enquired about) any players?
Let’s just trust they are and see where we are Monday night or whenever the window closes! Kenny, Collins and King would represent a good first window for our new owners.
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Tue Jan 26, 2021 6:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 280664

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

boatshed bill wrote:
Tue Jan 26, 2021 6:34 pm
Where is it?
Maybe Pace could tweet a photo of a giant cheque for every bid we make?
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Sun Jan 24, 2021 9:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche out?
Replies: 82
Views: 6727

Re: Dyche out?

Personally think it will be nice to have a manager we can all refer to by his first name and make it sound like we know him really well.
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Sat Jan 23, 2021 6:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 280664

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

I wouldn’t exactly call it being “way over optimistic” expecting a few signings this window. We haven’t made a marquee signing since the 2018-19 season. I think a lot of us expected the new owners to come in and support Dyche. I’ll be surprised if we haven’t made a signing or two by deadline day. N...
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Alan Pace tweet
Replies: 92
Views: 12497

Re: Alan Pace tweet

Well done, Alan Pace. It's great that you are showing your support for the club that you (and a few others) own. Hope you are over the covid-19 stuff very soon and can really get to work building the mighty Clarets brand globally. For those who are wondering about the value of our Chairman showing ...
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Alan Pace tweet
Replies: 92
Views: 12497

Re: Alan Pace tweet

Posted this on another thread but if Pace had said he was born in Burnley he wouldn’t be getting as much flack from certain posters! Cannot believe anyone would really have a problem with his tweet last night.
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Fri Jan 22, 2021 11:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley wins at Anfield
Replies: 36
Views: 3378

Re: Burnley wins at Anfield

I was at Anfield in Oct.74 when Ian Brennan scored a 'screamer' down at the Kop end and I have to stress that a very young Billy Rodaway was magnificent in the centre of our defence. He'd have been very pleased as he is an Evertonian. Just to mention when we beat a newly promoted Liverpool in Sep.6...
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Fri Jan 22, 2021 12:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Liverpool v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 111
Views: 16351

Re: Liverpool v Burnley - Player Ratings

Pope 9 Lowton 9 Taylor 9 Tarkowski 9 Mee 9 Westwood 9 Brownhill 9 Brady 7 McNeil 8 Wood 7 Barnes 7 How many times doDyche and his players follow up a poor performance with a win? A superb win with a fantastic team performance that we have become used to during the Dyche reign. This would be the perf...
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Thu Jan 21, 2021 5:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 280664

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

CFS wrote:
Thu Jan 21, 2021 5:05 pm
Rooney says he's not going anywhere.
They are skint don’t think he’ll have much say! Interestingly both us and Derby have taken a loan off the same company wonder if that will factor in any deal.
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Thu Jan 21, 2021 4:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 280664

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

Certainly looks a good prospect. If we signed him and King it will be a decent window. Hopefully give us enough to stay up then be expecting a lot more business to happen in the summer.
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Thu Jan 21, 2021 2:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 12 years ago
Replies: 55
Views: 4338

Re: 12 years ago

Ended up in an Irish club bout 10 min walk from the ground. Mix of Burnley and Spurs fans and a really friendly place. We played out of our skins in the first half and was some of the best football we played all season Also ended up in here after it got a bit lively around Finsbury Park! Amazing fi...
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Thu Jan 21, 2021 1:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 12 years ago
Replies: 55
Views: 4338

Re: 12 years ago

A few things I remember, I went with Accy Clarets to the away leg and some of the older fellas suggested to me and my mate it was best to stay near the ground, remember us literally stood outside the turnstile for about 30mins loitering! Remember at half time 1-0 up thinking we had a chance and the...
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Thu Jan 21, 2021 12:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 12 years ago
Replies: 55
Views: 4338

Re: 12 years ago

Oh for a Robbie Blake type at the moment in our team!
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Thu Jan 21, 2021 8:52 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 12 years ago
Replies: 55
Views: 4338

Re: 12 years ago

It's possible, maybe probable, that had we got to Wembley we wouldn't have gone up. And where would we be now? Very true although at the time I have never been more gutted at the end of a game. I think the performance a few days later when we got a last minute draw at West Brom away in the FA cup t...
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Wed Jan 20, 2021 4:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bye Bye Bootham Crescent.
Replies: 51
Views: 5433

Re: Bye Bye Bootham Crescent.

I was very lucky, as an 11 year old, to be taken to the majority of games in the 91/92 season. The best memories are from the away days.....Mansfield away and the tight top of the table clash, Cardiff away which was billed as their biggest game in years, Northampton away and the dramatic late winne...
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Wed Jan 20, 2021 11:04 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 280664

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

Honestly where do you think he is going? He is one of the best paid managers in the league with very little risk of losing his job. Dyche is going knowhere Lot of drama queens on here at the minute. Dyche may go in the summer equally we have no idea of the conversations currently being had between ...
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Tue Jan 19, 2021 9:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 280664

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

Newcastleclaret93 wrote:
Tue Jan 19, 2021 9:35 pm
Rooney has confirmed the club are under a transfer embargo because they can’t afford to play the players.
You’d imagine then they’ll be looking to cash in then on some of their players.
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Tue Jan 19, 2021 7:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 280664

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

Right_winger wrote:
Tue Jan 19, 2021 7:35 pm
It’s almost as if the default we are poor excuse is ready to trot out at every opportunity.

A bit like the manager I think he actually likes being a bit short on the playing side so he has an excuse up his sleeve for when he fails.
When did he last fail?
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Tue Jan 19, 2021 7:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 280664

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

Newcastleclaret93 wrote:
Tue Jan 19, 2021 7:31 pm
Yea really surprised to see how poor the pitch is.

He had a great first half but Derby have got nearly everyone behind the ball now.
Derby looking dangerous on the break still. Seems to be a few poor pitches round at the moment like at Ewood!
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Tue Jan 19, 2021 7:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 280664

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

Newcastleclaret93 wrote:
Tue Jan 19, 2021 7:25 pm
Jason Knight is having a great game against Bournemouth tonight.

Interestingly he’s playing out wide. Kind of reminds me of Defour with his passing and dribbling
Just switched this game on to see him in action. Dreadful pitch!
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Tue Jan 19, 2021 7:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 280664

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

Plenty of time left. As above hardly any signings so far in the Premier League. Be surprised if the new board didn’t want to make a bit of a statement this window.
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Tue Jan 19, 2021 3:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 280664

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

jojomk1 wrote:
Tue Jan 19, 2021 3:04 pm
I hope someone has checked there is enough paper in the fax machine ?
Clive Holt took it with him as a leaving present complete with the few remaining ink cartridges.
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 280664

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

Lingard gets stick for his assists/goals over the last two seasons but I would say it's probably inarguable that he would be a vast improvement on the options we have in the attacking midfield/right wing areas. If the player is willing to go on loan to a club such as Sheffield United or Burnley, th...
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Mon Jan 18, 2021 5:12 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1225050

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

Said at the time it was a strange comment from Logan. Good on the club challenging it. Extremely but unsurprisingly lazy journalism.
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Sun Jan 17, 2021 9:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1225050

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

So here we are. After 138 years of proudly punching about above weight, bringing entertainment, smiles, pure enjoyment, screams, frustration, arguments, to the small town of Burnley, we become a footnote in the Northern Powerhouse / American financial speculators, who really, really can't believe h...
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Sat Jan 16, 2021 7:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 280664

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

Don’t worry the days of paying for a new signing with a giant cheque have gone! I’m sure between the new owners all former Wall Street investors they’ll be able to work out how to sign new players. Or it’s back to Holty and his fax machine!
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Sat Jan 16, 2021 6:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 280664

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

Reecey1987 wrote:
Sat Jan 16, 2021 6:51 pm
Burnley have announced chairman Alan Pace has tested positive for coronavirus . The window will be getting ready to shut by the time he's allowed out of self isolation . Doesnt look good
If only someone could come up with a way of communicating not in person!?
by Steve-Harpers-perm
Sat Jan 16, 2021 6:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 280664

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

Well if the owners watched that I’d be expecting some signings next week!