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by jrgbfc
Fri Oct 23, 2020 5:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Well run gyms vs well run pubs...
Replies: 37
Views: 2213

Re: Well run gyms vs well run pubs...

Yeah I read about that. Fence Gate have said Pendle council have agreed to the cheese sandwich so I don't know why Pie and peas isn't ok. Any councillors claiming pie and peas isn't substantial want kicking In the spuds. Multiple times. The Venue say they've decided to close rather than being force...
by jrgbfc
Fri Oct 23, 2020 4:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rugby Union players getting to grips with covid - not
Replies: 13
Views: 1123

Re: Rugby Union players getting to grips with covid - not

Doesn't seem to be the same moral outrage as when Foden and Greenwood broke the rules in Iceland?
by jrgbfc
Fri Oct 23, 2020 3:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Well run gyms vs well run pubs...
Replies: 37
Views: 2213

Re: Well run gyms vs well run pubs...

A good well managed pub will stay open like the Fence gate. A free cheese sandwich will be provided with your pint. The Venue in Colne started doing pie and peas in an effort to stay open but after someone grassed them up they had a visit from the police last Saturdsy night. They've since decided t...
by jrgbfc
Thu Oct 22, 2020 6:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ben Mee and Matt Lowton
Replies: 27
Views: 5344

Re: Ben Mee and Matt Lowton

Granny WeatherWax wrote:
Thu Oct 22, 2020 2:37 pm
Not sure who is going to be right back on Monday if Lowton isnt fit!
Pieters again?
by jrgbfc
Thu Oct 22, 2020 4:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ben White value
Replies: 24
Views: 3425

Re: Ben White value

And the similarity starts where? The point was more to the people turning their noses up at White just because he was playing in the Championship last season. I haven't seen much of him so can't really comment, but if Liverpool think he's the real deal and they get 10 good years out of him I don't ...
by jrgbfc
Thu Oct 22, 2020 2:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ben White value
Replies: 24
Views: 3425

Re: Ben White value

I'm guessing people would have turned their nose up if Celtic valued Van Dijk at 50 million when he was with them as well, as it turns out he'd have been a bargain.
by jrgbfc
Wed Oct 21, 2020 3:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Three Tier Lockdown
Replies: 661
Views: 47388

Re: Three Tier Lockdown

Fair play to the gym owner for having some balls. Was reading earlier about a Sunday league team in the North East somewhere who are being fined for the crime of going for a pint after a game. We may as well be living in China.
by jrgbfc
Tue Oct 20, 2020 8:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Three Tier Lockdown
Replies: 661
Views: 47388

Re: Three Tier Lockdown

The saddest thing of all is the amount of Northerners who voted for these shysters at the last election. You reap what you sow I'm afraid.
by jrgbfc
Tue Oct 20, 2020 8:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Three Tier Lockdown
Replies: 661
Views: 47388

Re: Three Tier Lockdown

evensteadiereddie wrote:
Tue Oct 20, 2020 8:06 pm
Johnson will be gone in a few months surely ? Cummings is putting him into situations he simply cannot cope with.
I think he'll be gone by spring. He looks a broken man. Then we'll have Michael Gove inflicted on us.
by jrgbfc
Tue Oct 20, 2020 8:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's footie 20/10/20
Replies: 32
Views: 1308

Re: Today's footie 20/10/20

I thought the French government were allowing a small number of fans to attend football? Empty stadium in Paris.
by jrgbfc
Tue Oct 20, 2020 7:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's footie 20/10/20
Replies: 32
Views: 1308

Re: Today's footie 20/10/20

Don't fancy United's chances with Maguire out. Had a lot of unfair stick IMO but he's still their best centre back and only real leader.
by jrgbfc
Tue Oct 20, 2020 4:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is the fix now worse than the problem?
Replies: 200
Views: 14529

Re: Is the fix now worse than the problem?

If lockdown measures save 20 thousand lives, but then kill an equal number due to missed cancer operations, heart disease, depression, as well as completely destroying our economy and dooming thousands of kids to a lifetime of poverty what have we achieved?
by jrgbfc
Tue Oct 20, 2020 4:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Three Tier Lockdown
Replies: 661
Views: 47388

Re: Three Tier Lockdown

Andy Burnham should have just said Greater Manchester is a private company, then the Tories would have happily handed over a blank cheque.
by jrgbfc
Tue Oct 20, 2020 3:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: European Premier League from 2022
Replies: 86
Views: 5594

Re: European Premier League from 2022

Would be happy for them to go. Imagine if the majority of clubs in the Premier league went into a season feeling that they could realistically qualify for Europe or win a cup. Would be way more interesting.
by jrgbfc
Tue Oct 20, 2020 3:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is the fix now worse than the problem?
Replies: 200
Views: 14529

Re: Is the fix now worse than the problem?

For me it is. The damage we're inflicting on all sections of society is going to be catastrophic. What exactly are we going to do if it takes another 12 months to get a vaccine?
by jrgbfc
Tue Oct 20, 2020 3:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: European Premier League from 2022
Replies: 86
Views: 5594

Re: European Premier League from 2022

I'm guessing the idea is that they'd play in the Premier league at the weekend and then play in this European league midweek? Don't think it means they'd quit their domestic leagues.
by jrgbfc
Tue Oct 20, 2020 3:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Come on Wolves
Replies: 63
Views: 4161

Re: Come on Wolves

Leeds will be fine this year, I'd say they'll finish between 10th and 13th.
by jrgbfc
Mon Oct 19, 2020 10:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dwight McNeil
Replies: 43
Views: 3915

Re: Dwight McNeil

Can't understand our fans who don't rate him. He is head and shoulders above anyone else in that team. Put him in a side with some better footballers and he'll improve even more.
by jrgbfc
Mon Oct 19, 2020 10:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tactics
Replies: 73
Views: 5706

Re: Tactics

No big lads at Palace away and we witnessed some of the best football I think we have played under Dyche, especially in the first half, it can be done, so why don`t we see it more ? We were forced to playing that way cos Barnes and Wood were out. Likewise Bournemouth at home last season, Vydra, Jay...
by jrgbfc
Mon Oct 19, 2020 9:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tactics
Replies: 73
Views: 5706

Re: Tactics

When we first arrived in the prem I don’t think one claret fan thought we would play a fast paced flowing style of football. We had to be hard to beat, compact, smash and grab when we can. However I don’t think there’s many that would think we’d be doing the same 5 years later, I know I was hoping ...
by jrgbfc
Mon Oct 19, 2020 7:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tactics
Replies: 73
Views: 5706

Re: Tactics

Jay Rod has to play ahead of Barnes for me. With Barnes upfront we're so one dimensional and predictable. He shouldn't be anymore than a squad player now, someone to bring on late in a game to try and unsettle teams.
by jrgbfc
Mon Oct 19, 2020 7:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Brom versus MIGHTY CLARETS
Replies: 379
Views: 24760

Re: Boing Boings versus MIGHTY CLARETS

Vegas Claret wrote:
Mon Oct 19, 2020 7:24 pm
Vydra must be so frustrated
As soon as everyone was fit Vydra was always going to be back to not getting a sniff, so predictable. The lad probably can't wait to leave now, and who can blame him.
by jrgbfc
Mon Oct 19, 2020 5:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Brom versus MIGHTY CLARETS
Replies: 379
Views: 24760

Re: Boing Boings versus MIGHTY CLARETS

claretburns wrote:
Mon Oct 19, 2020 4:38 pm
Hegazi and Ivanovic at CB for West Brom, neither played since July, Wood and Barnes should be a handful for them, especially Ivanovic being 36 as well.
Both decent in the air though, they obviously know what's coming.
by jrgbfc
Mon Oct 19, 2020 4:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Any team news vs Brommers?
Replies: 51
Views: 4863

Re: Any team news vs Brommers?

Cork is one of Dyche's favourites. Rightly or wrongly he'll be back in as soon as he's fit, just like Barnes was.
by jrgbfc
Sun Oct 18, 2020 10:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The only way is up
Replies: 51
Views: 4140

Re: The only way is up

I think some need to calm down a bit. This was the table two seasons ago after five games, with us at the bottom. Also, those saying how well Villa are doing, just look at Watford and Bournemouth. There was some real rubbish in the league that year, Cardiff in particular. We've stood still and the ...
by jrgbfc
Sun Oct 18, 2020 8:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Todays football
Replies: 297
Views: 13566

Re: Todays football

If we have Bardsley and Long starting next week we're in trouble the way Son and Kane are playing.
by jrgbfc
Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wow BJ eviscerates the EU!!!
Replies: 864
Views: 46234

Re: Wow BJ eviscerates the EU!!!

GodIsADeeJay81 wrote:
Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:26 pm
Didn't the make clear recently we wouldn't be taking chlorinated chicken?

Sell the NHS yes, chicken nol
Cos obviously the Tories have proved themselves so trustworthy. If Boris has said no to chlorinated chicken then we can definetely rule it out.
by jrgbfc
Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Todays football
Replies: 297
Views: 13566

Re: Todays football

I think all the best centre forward are a bit greedy, it's just a burning desire to score goals that probably helps make them more effective. Mo Salah another example.
by jrgbfc
Sun Oct 18, 2020 6:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Donating to local foodbank rather than pay the PPV
Replies: 21
Views: 2034

Re: Donating to local foodbank rather than pay the PPV

Or put it towards going to watch your local non league side instead. Plenty of worthier causes.
by jrgbfc
Sun Oct 18, 2020 6:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Todays football
Replies: 297
Views: 13566

Re: Todays football

Probably not good for us. Spurs will come out all guns blazing at the Turf next week now. Wouldn't have fancied being in that dressing room at full time....
by jrgbfc
Sun Oct 18, 2020 6:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Todays football
Replies: 297
Views: 13566

Re: Todays football

ClaretTony wrote:
Sun Oct 18, 2020 6:03 pm
Not today but a result of yesterday’s football - Virgil van Dijk injury confirmed as anterior cruciate ligament.
Hopefully Pickford can still face some kind of punishment.
by jrgbfc
Sun Oct 18, 2020 4:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Todays football
Replies: 297
Views: 13566

Re: Todays football

I've said it's not the be-all. I've also said it's pathetic to fail when they have it. It should be an absolute given. It's embarrassing to fail with that sort of money. You said why have Moyes and Solksjaer failed - you've not backed or argued the case. They are both crap managers. My point was mo...
by jrgbfc
Sun Oct 18, 2020 3:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Todays football
Replies: 297
Views: 13566

Re: Todays football

I disagree. Give a club enough money and they can't fail - or they shouldn't fail. The coaching and managing is secondary. Leeds have thrown £100+ million at the wall and should, IMO finish top 10, because of that. Give us £100 million? Blimey, we'd be cruising. Some clubs are so bad, that even £10...
by jrgbfc
Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Extended Transfer Window Autumn 2020 (Must Contain Link)’ thread
Replies: 221
Views: 23211

Re: Extended Transfer Window Autumn 2020 (Must Contain Link)’ thread

Who does he play for? Sounds a bit too foreign for Dyche to be interested?
by jrgbfc
Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Three Tier Lockdown
Replies: 661
Views: 47388

Re: Three Tier Lockdown

Any new lockdown measures are doomed to fail because the majority of the public don't believe in them anymore. They're doing just as much damage as the virus itself, if not more.
by jrgbfc
Sat Oct 17, 2020 4:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rugby league challenge cup final
Replies: 14
Views: 677

Re: Rugby league challenge cup final

Not a massive Rugby league fan but really enjoying this game. Hoping Salford nick it.
by jrgbfc
Sat Oct 17, 2020 2:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Todays football
Replies: 297
Views: 13566

Re: Todays football

Imagine that going against you in the last minute of a derby match, you'd be absolutely fuming.
by jrgbfc
Sat Oct 17, 2020 1:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Predictions for West Brom vs. Burnley
Replies: 35
Views: 3056

Re: Predictions for West Brom vs. Burnley

A horrible scrappy game. But got a feeling we'll just nick it, 2-1.
by jrgbfc
Sat Oct 17, 2020 1:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pickford watch
Replies: 102
Views: 8889

Re: Pickford watch

conyoviejo wrote:
Sat Oct 17, 2020 1:16 pm
Go on then Tony,name me one worse than him .?
Rob Green, Scott Carson, David James?
by jrgbfc
Sat Oct 17, 2020 9:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jimmy Dunne interview
Replies: 9
Views: 2680

Re: Jimmy Dunne interview

Worth giving a go ahead of Long now for me.
by jrgbfc
Fri Oct 16, 2020 3:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Three Tier Lockdown
Replies: 661
Views: 47388

Re: Three Tier Lockdown

So what is an acceptable time period to wait for a vaccine while we completely trash the world economy and ruin people's lives? 6 months, 18 months? The long term effects of these measures will do more harm than the virus itself.
by jrgbfc
Thu Oct 15, 2020 10:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sean Dyche clear favourite for England’s next manager!
Replies: 40
Views: 4287

Re: Sean Dyche clear favourite for England’s next manager!

Think there's a bit more to it than being organised. Roy Hodgson has shown that he's perfectly capable of organising a team at Premier league level but didn't pull up any trees for England. Why do people think Dyche would do any better?
by jrgbfc
Thu Oct 15, 2020 9:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Statement on PPV, Season Tickets and Project Big Picture
Replies: 48
Views: 3396

Re: ARTICLE: Statement on PPV, Season Tickets and Project Big Picture

Not sure the multi millionaire Sean Dyche is best placed to answer the question on whether 15 quid is too expensive tbh.
by jrgbfc
Thu Oct 15, 2020 10:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pubs showing WBA game
Replies: 21
Views: 3637

Re: Pubs showing WBA game

Park view were advertising it, don't think they do food though.
by jrgbfc
Wed Oct 14, 2020 9:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Still missing the turf?
Replies: 63
Views: 5314

Re: Still missing the turf?

I've enjoyed going to watch Colne FC tbh. No VAR, no play acting. Club run by volunteers who do it because they genuinely love it, and as a fan you feel genuinely valued rather than a number who is just there to be made money out of.
by jrgbfc
Wed Oct 14, 2020 7:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BPF
Replies: 9
Views: 1604

Re: BPF

Wonder if this Norris will be trusted to sit on the bench if need be? Legdzins clearly wasn't. We might have to be in the market for yet another cheap keeper.
by jrgbfc
Wed Oct 14, 2020 5:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Three Tier Lockdown
Replies: 661
Views: 47388

Re: Three Tier Lockdown

A lot of pubs will be making so little at the moment it might be better for them to go into tier 3 so they qualify for government help.
by jrgbfc
Wed Oct 14, 2020 8:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Boyd out in the cold at Posh
Replies: 25
Views: 2973

Re: ARTICLE: Boyd out in the cold at Posh

I always got the impression he had to sacrifice a bit of his game to play for us. From the bits I saw of him before he joined us he seemed really creative and chipped in with plenty of goals and assists, which we never really saw from him at Burnley.
by jrgbfc
Tue Oct 13, 2020 2:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: DAWSON AT £4M
Replies: 87
Views: 12827

Re: DAWSON AT £4M

As others have pointed out, he could have probably got a game at right back ahead of Bardsley. And it's highly likely Tarks will be leaving this summer so I'm not buying that claim by Boden at all.
by jrgbfc
Mon Oct 12, 2020 11:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Three Tier Lockdown
Replies: 661
Views: 47388

Re: Three Tier Lockdown

Im probably just being a bit thick so someone will need to help me with this one. We went in to lockdown, numbers slowly started to drop We lifted some restrictions, numbers started to rise We are now looking like we will be going into a tougher set of restrictions I expect over the next few months...