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by Healeywoodclaret
Thu Sep 15, 2022 4:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Gulf in class
Replies: 53
Views: 4564

Re: Gulf in class

[quote=Pickles post_id=1912626 time=1663172337 user_id=220


We have to get better at turning overwhelmingly dominating performances into actual points.
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It will come. Just a matter of time.
by Healeywoodclaret
Tue Sep 13, 2022 5:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who’s been given the Bank Holiday off and under what circumstances ?
Replies: 48
Views: 2870

Re: Who’s been given the Bank Holiday off and under what circumstances ?

I do think some Respect is in order on this message board. 70 years serving her country.

Sadly Respect is something the younger generations seem to lack. Respect should be earned and she most definitely earned it.
by Healeywoodclaret
Tue Sep 13, 2022 5:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who’s been given the Bank Holiday off and under what circumstances ?
Replies: 48
Views: 2870

Re: Who’s been given the Bank Holiday off and under what circumstances ?

It's hard to run a full service if none of your staff have childcare though... It's not a full service out of respect for the Queen. Emergency surgery, cancer surgery and surgery deemed a clinical priority will go ahead. Nobody seems to mind services being cancelled for the 8 other Bank Holidays pe...
by Healeywoodclaret
Tue Sep 13, 2022 4:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who’s been given the Bank Holiday off and under what circumstances ?
Replies: 48
Views: 2870

Re: Who’s been given the Bank Holiday off and under what circumstances ?

Got it paid off from work, so already lined up a quick freelance job. Not like there's going to be anything to do, might as well make a bit extra. On a serious note, pretty shocking how they've cancelled hospital appointments. And it'll tip some small businesses closer to the edge. But we lost trac...
by Healeywoodclaret
Thu Sep 08, 2022 5:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Just how rough is Naples?
Replies: 72
Views: 7638

Re: Just how rough is Naples?

I live here and yes there are parts of it I wouldn’t hang around in. Some areas are just a straight no, you wouldn’t even drive through. The main parts of the city itself though are absolutely fine and many parts are wonderful, historic and authentic - which i’d highly recommend seeing. I’ve person...
by Healeywoodclaret
Wed Sep 07, 2022 8:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Extinction Rebellion
Replies: 196
Views: 8501

Re: Extinction Rebellion

Lancasterclaret wrote:
Tue Sep 06, 2022 9:02 am
I'm happy to make an exception for you if it helps you get over your clear issues with people who prioritised education as a career choice
Edit Clear issues with ER
by Healeywoodclaret
Wed Sep 07, 2022 8:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Extinction Rebellion
Replies: 196
Views: 8501

Re: Extinction Rebellion

Lancasterclaret wrote:
Tue Sep 06, 2022 9:03 am
I'm very, very, very glad I don't know you
Likewise :)
by Healeywoodclaret
Tue Sep 06, 2022 8:38 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Extinction Rebellion
Replies: 196
Views: 8501

Re: Extinction Rebellion

Yes, Academics never done a day's work. It's not like penicillin, the transistor, COVID vaccines were developed by the working man in the pit in his spare time. Education=opportunity, but obviously some on this board are too bitter and twisted to realise this-ignorance is bliss. Education equals op...
by Healeywoodclaret
Tue Sep 06, 2022 8:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Extinction Rebellion
Replies: 196
Views: 8501

Re: Extinction Rebellion

I have a degree in history I've also been a transport manager, a shipping supervisor, a carpet delivery driver and worked for the NHS in supplies Or where you aiming it at people who don't exist outside the pages of rather outlandish facebook pages or newspapers? I bet you can't unload 50 rolls of ...
by Healeywoodclaret
Tue Sep 06, 2022 7:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Extinction Rebellion
Replies: 196
Views: 8501

Re: Extinction Rebellion

It wasn't intended as anything other than a plea for people to back up what they believe The internet (to put it mildly) is full of very iffy people claiming very iffy things, based on evidence that is at best indifferent and at worst complete ********, and its normally very easy to tell which one ...
by Healeywoodclaret
Tue Sep 06, 2022 7:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO Ashingtonclaret, or anyone in Northumberland
Replies: 62
Views: 3913

Re: FAO Ashingtonclaret, or anyone in Northumberland

AmbleClaret wrote:
Sun Sep 04, 2022 10:52 pm
Hi,my dog's called Louis, a little black maltipoo if that helps.
The name defo wasn't Louis. So I guess we will look out for Rupert and Louis when we are out walking UTC!!
by Healeywoodclaret
Sat Sep 03, 2022 10:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Extinction Rebellion
Replies: 196
Views: 8501

Re: Extinction Rebellion

Oh and there's that word Fear again. Fear is used again and again in recent times to beat people into submission and come round to the fashionable way of thinking. But it will make the rich richer and the poor poorer.
by Healeywoodclaret
Sat Sep 03, 2022 9:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Extinction Rebellion
Replies: 196
Views: 8501

Re: Extinction Rebellion

Warts on the rear end of society. Spent their entire lives "in education". Never done a day's work, nor do they intend to ever do a day's a work. Never done anything useful in their lives. Just scroungers expecting life to owe them a living. Thugs really who feel safe in numbers. Over privileged. Kn...
by Healeywoodclaret
Sat Sep 03, 2022 7:09 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Honest and accurate assessment
Replies: 29
Views: 2818

Re: Honest and accurate assessment

John Johnson 1605 wrote:
Fri Sep 02, 2022 10:43 pm
Agree with the above but wouldn’t have played the fatigue card.
Why not? Games coming thick and fast. Tuesday night then Friday night. Hard training sessions in between.
by Healeywoodclaret
Fri Sep 02, 2022 7:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Connor Roberts
Replies: 251
Views: 21028

Re: Connor Roberts

Without going into too much detail my son married a girl from Wales. She simply couldn't cope outside of Wales either, she was like a fish out of water and they ended up back in Wales. You only need to watch Gavin and Stacey to see how strange the Welsh are and see the funny side. With regard to his...
by Healeywoodclaret
Fri Sep 02, 2022 7:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Connor Roberts
Replies: 251
Views: 21028

Re: Connor Roberts

I never like slating a current player but he has been a colossal disappointment. For all the expectation that he would set this division alright he's not delivered. I think Lowton offers more at both ends and could play his role, and I'm certainly not ruling Vitinho out of the role with his perform...
by Healeywoodclaret
Fri Sep 02, 2022 7:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Connor Roberts
Replies: 251
Views: 21028

Re: Connor Roberts

Wasn't it Roberts who started all the trouble with Weghorst? Good player but maybe a bit of a bad apple, hopefully VK can sort him out and get rid of any attitude problems I don't think he started any trouble. He was playing for Wales, we had just been relegated, Weghorst scored against Wales and R...
by Healeywoodclaret
Wed Aug 31, 2022 6:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Connor Roberts
Replies: 251
Views: 21028

Re: Connor Roberts

He is only 26. The Welsh are all about Wales. He is probably homesick. I hope its just a flash in the pan and a rapport grows between him and our fans.
by Healeywoodclaret
Wed Aug 31, 2022 6:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Connor Roberts
Replies: 251
Views: 21028

Re: Connor Roberts

I really hope it wasn't a fan who upset him. Fans will always see the best of players with applause and appreciation for good effort.
by Healeywoodclaret
Wed Aug 31, 2022 6:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Connor Roberts
Replies: 251
Views: 21028

Re: Connor Roberts

Get the impression he has struggled leaving Swansea behind (the place, not the club). It's a big move for anyone, so that is understandable. (I base this purely on the interview he did in pre-season where he was speaking so fondly of Swansea and how he had been back recently at the time). I haven't...
by Healeywoodclaret
Wed Aug 31, 2022 4:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO Ashingtonclaret, or anyone in Northumberland
Replies: 62
Views: 3913

Re: FAO Ashingtonclaret, or anyone in Northumberland

Thanks. My wife is from Bedlington so we know the area well. But not that well, it seems. Hey I live a 10 minute drive from it. I've been living here since 2008 and I only heard about it a few weeks ago! I was told about it by a colleague in Newcastle when I was discussing days out (of which there ...
by Healeywoodclaret
Wed Aug 31, 2022 4:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO Ashingtonclaret, or anyone in Northumberland
Replies: 62
Views: 3913

Re: FAO Ashingtonclaret, or anyone in Northumberland

Spending the day at Northumberland Country Zoo, I'd never heard of it, a brilliant day out. I'd recommend it to young and old, but especially the young at heart I was there with my son and granddaughters a couple of weeks ago. We also really enjoyed it. We'll spaced out and sign posted so you don't...
by Healeywoodclaret
Wed Aug 31, 2022 8:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: It's just brilliant to watch
Replies: 78
Views: 7055

Re: It's just ******* brilliant to watch

The selection headaches Kompany has all over the pitch (bar at centre back, you might say) are insane. There are so many seriously talented players who are going to be fighting for a starting berth and that’s an enviable position that we’re in, compared to the rest of this league. Yes not a situati...
by Healeywoodclaret
Tue Aug 30, 2022 1:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO Ashingtonclaret, or anyone in Northumberland
Replies: 62
Views: 3913

Re: FAO Ashingtonclaret, or anyone in Northumberland

Can't quite remember that tbh, mine's a little black Maltipoo if that helps.Anyway,if you fancy a pint and a chat sometime, let me know. What's the name of your dog. That's how I normally remember folk. I may have got it wrong but I don't think there's many moved in at Cavil Head? I would have had ...
by Healeywoodclaret
Mon Aug 29, 2022 10:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Worried About the Price Cap?
Replies: 370
Views: 15306

Re: Worried About the Price Cap?

Correct. You can’t nationalise the firms in a way that will make production and delivery any cheaper. The problem isn’t with the customer facing elements of energy companies, as the wholesale costs are what’s driving this. We will obviously have impact on our bills but spare income is sufficient en...
by Healeywoodclaret
Mon Aug 29, 2022 9:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: EFL Attendances and Away Followings 27/8/22
Replies: 27
Views: 2216

Re: EFL Attendances and Away Followings 27/8/22

I don't know why Wigan's attendance is blank. Did anyone watch the Championship Highlights on Sky? It advertised Wigan V Burnley with Blackburn Rovers and Stoke Badges above???? Bizarre.
by Healeywoodclaret
Mon Aug 29, 2022 5:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO Ashingtonclaret, or anyone in Northumberland
Replies: 62
Views: 3913

Re: FAO Ashingtonclaret, or anyone in Northumberland

I know that,we looked ata bungalow on there a while back. We're at Cavil Head on the road to Morwick dairy. Ha ha I think we've already met walking our dogs. I'm sure we stopped for a chat and you were telling me you had recently moved to Cavil Head. Usually if I pick up the accent I ask if you are...
by Healeywoodclaret
Sun Aug 28, 2022 8:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO Ashingtonclaret, or anyone in Northumberland
Replies: 62
Views: 3913

Re: FAO Ashingtonclaret, or anyone in Northumberland

Mind if i ask whereabouts you are. I moved up to Acklington last year after a lifetime in the Ribble Valley. Be good to meet up with a fellow Claret locally. OMG that's awesome! Last Year? We moved to Warkworth 2008 and bought our bungalow 2009. You live in Acklington? This is a small village. Let'...
by Healeywoodclaret
Sun Aug 28, 2022 2:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brownhill
Replies: 94
Views: 6824

Re: Brownhill

I think if we went up he would be twice the player he was in the prem last time.No doubt it’s a different standard but I think the new position and kompany backing him to get in the box etc as been the difference.He could be a top player if he keeps progressing looks a cut above this league at the ...
by Healeywoodclaret
Sun Aug 28, 2022 2:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO Ashingtonclaret, or anyone in Northumberland
Replies: 62
Views: 3913

Re: FAO Ashingtonclaret, or anyone in Northumberland

I've been to Nortumberland many times, and love the area. It's a bit like Scotland 2 miles North of Glasgow and it's a different world, 2 miles north of Newcastle is the same. I had to make the extra effort this time. I missed Luton because we had a weekend in London pre booked, and I missed Blackp...
by Healeywoodclaret
Sun Aug 28, 2022 12:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brownhill
Replies: 94
Views: 6824

Re: Brownhill

Lancasterclaret wrote:
Sat Aug 27, 2022 8:42 pm
But that is the whole point, he's not worth £25 million, but in the last week of the transfer window, and a cash rich PL club rings in......
Let's hope Eddie Howe doesn't come calling then.... Or Newcastle might as well start calling themselves Burnley in disguise.
by Healeywoodclaret
Sun Aug 28, 2022 12:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO Ashingtonclaret, or anyone in Northumberland
Replies: 62
Views: 3913

Re: FAO Ashingtonclaret, or anyone in Northumberland

Hi, I'm at Creswell for 4 days this week, and I'm going to the Millwall game. I'm hoping to do a car share just to save on the petrol. I don't mind being a passenger or driving. If there are any fellow Clarets up that way, going to the game, just leave a message on here for time and place, and I'll...
by Healeywoodclaret
Sun Aug 28, 2022 11:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Oh Burnley is wonderful….
Replies: 275
Views: 15284

Re: Oh Burnley is wonderful….

Ric_C wrote:
Sun Aug 21, 2022 12:07 pm
I think changing f***y to Bene would be a smooth transition for a start
Sounds good except only Burnley fans will know about Benedictine. :lol:
by Healeywoodclaret
Sat Jul 30, 2022 10:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dwight McNeil
Replies: 21
Views: 3063

Re: Dwight McNeil

Absolutely- good luck to him. Would have thrived as a player tonight. No doubt he is a talent. Will look forward to see how he does in the competition of the PL Yeah good look to Dwight and Tarks. .. Personally after last season can't stand Everton and Frank Lamp Post and I like to see them relegat...
by Healeywoodclaret
Sat Jul 30, 2022 10:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hard to believe stats.
Replies: 50
Views: 5051

Re: Hard to believe stats.

Yeah we definitely looked a “predictable, wide open” team tonight. 🧐 god I know they’re not blessed with the greatest levels of intelligence up the M65, but they never fail to excel themselves Yeah I live up in Northumberland and up in the North East its well known that Middlesbrough have an extrem...
by Healeywoodclaret
Thu Jun 02, 2022 7:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: It was in our own hands...or was it....
Replies: 48
Views: 3895

Re: It was in our own hands...or was it....

Lancasterclaret wrote:
Wed Jun 01, 2022 11:28 am
I'm still struggling at how many people believe its rigged

We weren't good enough, and didn't invest (for whatever reason) and we went down
Not rigged but we were throughout our time in the Premier League treated like the Ginger Step Kids. Always the Premier League Gatecrashers.
by Healeywoodclaret
Thu Jun 02, 2022 7:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: It was in our own hands...or was it....
Replies: 48
Views: 3895

Re: It was in our own hands...or was it....

We didn't expect for several players nor to turn up Dwight, Connor and Josh Brownhill were all not up for the challenge and you need everyone up to win the most important game in years In the end we got a gutless surrender against a very average Newcastle team. I agree it was a very average Newcast...
by Healeywoodclaret
Sun May 29, 2022 10:59 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Belgian press articles on Vincent Kompany
Replies: 63
Views: 6824

Re: Belgian press articles on Vincent Kompany

No millionaire ever became a millionaire without taking risks. What I like about Kompany is he is young and will develop young players. I say give him the opportunity. Watch this space. I certainly don't think next season will be boring!
by Healeywoodclaret
Sun May 29, 2022 10:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Belgian press articles on Vincent Kompany
Replies: 63
Views: 6824

Re: Belgian press articles on Vincent Kompany

Even if at the end of next season we finished second half of the table and Kompany was in dispute with the board and leaves.... We would only be in the same position we are now. Getting out of bed in a morning is risky.
by Healeywoodclaret
Sat May 28, 2022 7:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sorrento recommendations
Replies: 34
Views: 2606

Re: Sorrento recommendations

I live in Naples so have been several times. If you like seafood, you should eat at Bagni Delfino which is down on the sea front, but make sure you book in advance! Amazing food and really nice location on a pier. Capri is amazing but touristy, Anacapri is a nice little town in the centre worth che...
by Healeywoodclaret
Fri May 27, 2022 8:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Streaming Championship games next season
Replies: 30
Views: 4421

Re: Streaming Championship games next season

You know I think I'll just contact sky and start subscribing to the Sports channel again. Won't see every game but I'll probs see most of the derbies!
by Healeywoodclaret
Fri May 27, 2022 8:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Streaming Championship games next season
Replies: 30
Views: 4421

Re: Streaming Championship games next season

Get a Firestick loaded with the right software, the whole of EFL is on, every game, every week, all 3 divisions. Been watching it for 3 years now when Burnley have had no game. As stated in another thread, I watched Bristol Rovers get 7 to go up on last day of League 2. £100 did you say.... Where d...
by Healeywoodclaret
Fri May 27, 2022 7:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Daily Mail
Replies: 74
Views: 5021

Re: Daily Mail

James cork is clearly a typo. Right now there’s no official confirmation on cork just rumours on social media. He clearly says that a significant portion of the loan will be paid on relegation (you missed that). Why would he mention other clubs players when it’s talking about ours? You clearly don’...
by Healeywoodclaret
Thu May 26, 2022 5:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Banana skin games next season
Replies: 26
Views: 2093

Re: Banana skin games next season

All of them I think people have forgotten how tough the championship is Yes but now the reality of Sunday has sunk in, can't we feel a bit excited because whilst there's some physical teams and the Championship is without doubt tough, we might see some great games home and away. Let's face it apart...
by Healeywoodclaret
Tue May 24, 2022 7:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Streaming Championship games next season
Replies: 30
Views: 4421

Streaming Championship games next season

Does anyone know the best app to buy?
by Healeywoodclaret
Sun May 22, 2022 3:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What does Burnley mean to you?
Replies: 40
Views: 2688

Re: What does Burnley mean to you?

Born Bank Hall Hospital 1965. Brought up Healey Wood, great place to grow up, semi rural, honest decent people. Educated at Coal Clough Juniors then Towneley High. Left Burnley at 19, never lived there since. Burnley the Town will always have a place in my heart. The Club however, the beating heart ...
by Healeywoodclaret
Sun May 22, 2022 3:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Up The Clarets and good luck from ....
Replies: 35
Views: 2132

Re: Up The Clarets and good luck from ....

Northumberland.... Feeling a bit sick but hoping for some fair refereeing for a change. COME ON YOU CLARETS!!
by Healeywoodclaret
Mon May 09, 2022 7:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Referee confirmed for Tottenham game
Replies: 26
Views: 2443

Re: Referee confirmed for Tottenham game

Oh Sh*t! Kevin Friend absolutely no friend of ours!
by Healeywoodclaret
Fri Apr 22, 2022 7:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sean Dyche statement
Replies: 60
Views: 5529

Re: Sean Dyche statement

The statement typifies the professionalism and integrity of the man, something a bit rare in some leaders today. It also shows how rightly proud he is of his achievements with the club on and off the field and how he has improved it during his time. I don’t think we will ever see anyone like him ag...
by Healeywoodclaret
Fri Apr 22, 2022 7:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mike Jackson
Replies: 63
Views: 4736

Re: Mike Jackson

Agree with Duffer.... I'm sure Ben Mee has been instrumental in our turn of fortunes. He deserves total respect from all Clarets Fans and speaking of the fans they were fantastic getting behind the lads and as Mike Jones said the fans are so important, making the Turf a difficult place to come and g...