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by Papabendi
Sun Oct 05, 2025 8:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Broja on for Foster
Replies: 100
Views: 4052

Re: Broja on for Foster

Purely on the evidence so far, Broja is a big worry. And a position we could ill afford to get wrong for the amount of money paid.
by Papabendi
Wed Sep 24, 2025 1:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Grezza v Howe
Replies: 5
Views: 1000

Re: Grezza v Howe

Looks like of the two men, one had grown up faster and was more mature than the other.
by Papabendi
Sat Sep 13, 2025 9:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Our attacking strategy against Liverpool.
Replies: 25
Views: 2599

Re: Our attacking strategy against Liverpool.

Im expecting the line up you mention first up
by Papabendi
Fri Sep 12, 2025 9:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Beyer’s Limp
Replies: 44
Views: 6634

Re: Beyer’s Limp

Remember in the comments you make - this is someone's career we are talking about.
by Papabendi
Fri Sep 12, 2025 4:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Plans to change the Play-offs
Replies: 57
Views: 3218

Re: Plans to change the Play-offs

But what are the realistic chances an 8th-placed side is gonna go up? It'll happen an odd time but 9 times out of 10 it won't. But that's not a reason not to try it imo. If there's one point seperating 6th, 7th & 8th, is there that big a difference between them? 6th gets the chance. But a side 1 po...
by Papabendi
Fri Sep 12, 2025 4:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Plans to change the Play-offs
Replies: 57
Views: 3218

Re: Plans to change the Play-offs

The gulf between divisions is obvious so I didn't think there was a need to spell it out. We don't fix it by allowing teams that low down an entry into it. A fluke people find entertaining at the time certainly won't seem like that a season later.
by Papabendi
Fri Sep 12, 2025 1:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Plans to change the Play-offs
Replies: 57
Views: 3218

Re: Plans to change the Play-offs

First up, the playoffs have been in place for nearly forty years so.. y'know... might be time to get over it. Second this is clearly a response to the virtual lock-in which has seen largely the same clubs promoted, relegated, then promoted again because their competitive advantages are baked in. An...
by Papabendi
Wed Sep 03, 2025 10:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Broja
Replies: 40
Views: 7506

Re: Broja

He looked a million miles away based on Derby. I suspect that game was used to assess whether he could play any role against Manchester United.
by Papabendi
Wed Sep 03, 2025 10:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Coventry away prices ..
Replies: 10
Views: 2230

Re: Coventry away prices ..

and people on here moan about prices
by Papabendi
Mon Sep 01, 2025 11:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Out of my tiny mind - YT
Replies: 168
Views: 26651

Re: Out of my tiny mind - YT

Also, our second goal came from a throw in, not a free kick.
by Papabendi
Mon Sep 01, 2025 10:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Out of my tiny mind - YT
Replies: 168
Views: 26651

Re: Out of my tiny mind - YT

Your sequence of events with the Foster offside and the goal that stood is incorrect
by Papabendi
Mon Sep 01, 2025 9:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Clarets bring in midfielder Florentino
Replies: 45
Views: 5286

Re: ARTICLE: Clarets bring in midfielder Florentino

aggi wrote:
Mon Sep 01, 2025 7:20 pm
We did with Tresor didn't we?
We did, although the club has been at pains to say it has learned lessons. Interesting that at the time of that one, Burnley simply stated it was a loan.
by Papabendi
Mon Sep 01, 2025 9:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Bochum move for Obafemi
Replies: 15
Views: 1782

Re: ARTICLE: Bochum move for Obafemi

boatshed bill wrote:
Mon Sep 01, 2025 5:27 pm
Wasn't he also a good mate of Nathan Tella?
Not that this makes it a viable transfer.
Bochum is about 50 miles from Leverkusen.
by Papabendi
Mon Sep 01, 2025 8:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Benson heads to Wales and joins Swansea
Replies: 43
Views: 5591

Re: ARTICLE: Benson heads to Wales and joins Swansea

Will that take him to the end of his contract with us? His first season with us was sensational and he was one of a clutch of outstanding, relatively low-value signings that propelled us back to the Premier League. However, his record since then should be a valuable lesson in the importance of bein...
by Papabendi
Mon Sep 01, 2025 7:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Clarets bring in midfielder Florentino
Replies: 45
Views: 5286

Re: ARTICLE: Clarets bring in midfielder Florentino

Option not obligation. Doubt we can have an obligation if relegated.
by Papabendi
Mon Sep 01, 2025 6:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Churlinov moves on to Turkey
Replies: 10
Views: 1434

Re: ARTICLE: Churlinov moves on to Turkey

A very poor player
by Papabendi
Mon Sep 01, 2025 5:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Bochum move for Obafemi
Replies: 15
Views: 1782

Re: ARTICLE: Bochum move for Obafemi

I have just re-read the official Michael Obafemi to Burnley announcement. It was initially a loan with the option to make it permanent (not mention of obligation). So what the hell happened there?
by Papabendi
Mon Sep 01, 2025 5:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Bochum move for Obafemi
Replies: 15
Views: 1782

Re: ARTICLE: Bochum move for Obafemi

Pretty much a disaster of a signing. And there have been a few, including ones leaving today.
by Papabendi
Fri Aug 29, 2025 9:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Raducanu
Replies: 51
Views: 8362

Re: Raducanu

Worth a bump after yet another failure
by Papabendi
Fri Aug 29, 2025 3:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Ings to cut it with the Blades in Championship return
Replies: 13
Views: 1637

Re: ARTICLE: Ings to cut it with the Blades in Championship return

particularly knowing the kind of profile of player he would likely to have been replaced with
by Papabendi
Fri Aug 29, 2025 1:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Ings to cut it with the Blades in Championship return
Replies: 13
Views: 1637

Re: ARTICLE: Ings to cut it with the Blades in Championship return

Exceptional that season for us alongside Sam Vokes. Hard to believe how well it worked to be honest given neither of them had suggested they would be that good previously. He did more than OK during the PL season but I think it tailed off when everyone I think got a bit fed up of him because of his...
by Papabendi
Fri Aug 29, 2025 1:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Ings to cut it with the Blades in Championship return
Replies: 13
Views: 1637

Re: ARTICLE: Ings to cut it with the Blades in Championship return

My favourite player in one of my favourite seasons as a fan. He was far too good for that level that season. Went on to prove that on his day, he was a very good Premier League player who can probably count himself unlucky he did not get more England involvement. I wish him well at the tail end of h...
by Papabendi
Tue Aug 26, 2025 3:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What do we need
Replies: 198
Views: 10538

Re: What do we need

ecc wrote:
Tue Aug 26, 2025 2:42 pm
I doubt whether Dwight would return but I'd be delighted to have him back.
Not for me.

Looks like he will need pastures new tho as Everton have made significant upgrades in that area.
by Papabendi
Tue Aug 26, 2025 1:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PREVIEW: Cup night against Derby
Replies: 13
Views: 1493

Re: PREVIEW: Cup night against Derby

ClaretTony wrote:
Tue Aug 26, 2025 1:27 pm
Steve Davis was quoted after that 2-2 draw against Derby and said of McMinn: "He’s a tricky player but I thought Ian Measham played him well. Ian got some good tackles in but I think he’s a cheat, McMinn. He cons referees.”
well, we certainly know a few of those.
by Papabendi
Sun Aug 24, 2025 6:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Sunderland - Player Ratings
Replies: 101
Views: 31022

Re: Burnley v Sunderland - Player Ratings

Dubravka 7
Walker 7
Ekdal 7
Esteve 8
Hartman 6
JBL 6
Cullen 8
Ugochukwu 7
Hannibal 7
Anthony 8
Foster 8

Sonne 6
Laurent 6
by Papabendi
Sat Aug 23, 2025 11:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The new CFS “ corner “ atmosphere challenge ?
Replies: 55
Views: 5476

Re: The new CFS “ corner “ atmosphere challenge ?

Big big improvements. Chapeau off to the club
by Papabendi
Sat Aug 23, 2025 10:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Flemming
Replies: 32
Views: 2792

Re: Flemming

We've played 2 games
by Papabendi
Sat Aug 23, 2025 10:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New PA system
Replies: 24
Views: 2070

Re: New PA system

Seemed fine to me
by Papabendi
Fri Aug 22, 2025 12:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Osmajic
Replies: 349
Views: 52453

Re: Osmajic

Not sure why you started this with an fao for me but have you considered that the FA's stance on racism is so strong that it has forced them into a long investigation? And, as has previously been said, is it not possible that Osmajic is telling the truth and that it is he who would be let down and ...
by Papabendi
Wed Aug 20, 2025 12:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What do you reckon to the Isak situation ?
Replies: 55
Views: 2763

Re: What do you reckon to the Isak situation ?

Newcastle have made their position clear, so opting to put in a formal request isn't relevant here.
by Papabendi
Wed Aug 20, 2025 10:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What do you reckon to the Isak situation ?
Replies: 55
Views: 2763

Re: What do you reckon to the Isak situation ?

In practical terms Isak putting in a formal transfer request doesn't change anything in terms of Newcastle's standpoint
by Papabendi
Wed Aug 20, 2025 9:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What do you reckon to the Isak situation ?
Replies: 55
Views: 2763

Re: What do you reckon to the Isak situation ?

ClaretTony wrote:
Wed Aug 20, 2025 9:16 am
I thought we'd made a cheeky bid when I saw this thread surface.

This let him rot in the reserves idea - should we have done that with Shackell or the collection of players a year ago?
the club always suffers the most under that kind of scenario.
by Papabendi
Wed Aug 20, 2025 7:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What do you reckon to the Isak situation ?
Replies: 55
Views: 2763

Re: What do you reckon to the Isak situation ?

Lot of discussion about this all being about the money, I don't know Isak, maybe it is, but at Liverpool he has a genuine chance of some major silverware.

ALK are quick to try to get players on new contracts when they are performing well. Perhaps Newcastle could take a leaf from their book there.
by Papabendi
Mon Aug 18, 2025 9:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Everton v Leeds
Replies: 164
Views: 8546

Re: Everton v Leeds

Think we’d all be happy if Burnley turned in the performance Leeds did there. I think if we’d had played Everton first game, it would be far more cagey with us showing them too much respect.
by Papabendi
Mon Aug 18, 2025 1:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What do we need
Replies: 198
Views: 10538

Re: What do we need

I'm not sure we need another RB - Roberts and Tuanezebe can cover that once they're fit. However, a center back should be our top priority and I have no idea why we didn't sign someone as soon as we knew CJER was off. Would like to see another central midfielder (Hamer perhaps) and a striker but no...
by Papabendi
Mon Aug 18, 2025 1:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What do we need
Replies: 198
Views: 10538

Re: What do we need

For me, the priorities should be an athletic, forward thinking right wing back, a dominant centre half who is a threat in both boxes, and an additional central midfielder who offers quality in possession to rival Cullen as the "prompter". I like Roberts and if we were aiming to play a back 4 as sta...
by Papabendi
Mon Aug 18, 2025 1:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What do we need
Replies: 198
Views: 10538

Re: What do we need

What we need is players with the potential to play at this level to deliver their full potential. I worry over recent times the Prem carries a fear factor. The top sides will of course beat us more often than not but I really do think we need to cross this threshold as we did under Dyche, often with...
by Papabendi
Sun Aug 17, 2025 4:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Peter Noble Mural
Replies: 26
Views: 2394

Re: Peter Noble Mural

Perhaps try again with some LED lighting around them.
by Papabendi
Fri Aug 15, 2025 6:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bobby Thomas
Replies: 39
Views: 5806

Re: Bobby Thomas

Good player
by Papabendi
Fri Aug 15, 2025 5:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Sambo returns to the Netherlands with Sparta
Replies: 15
Views: 2105

Re: ARTICLE: Sambo returns to the Netherlands with Sparta

dermotdermot wrote:
Fri Aug 15, 2025 5:43 pm
I do sometimes wonder why we buy some of these players in the first place.
If we make a profit on the majority- why not?
by Papabendi
Tue Aug 12, 2025 6:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Scott Twine
Replies: 20
Views: 3645

Re: Scott Twine

I’m afraid the answer to that is - no.
by Papabendi
Tue Aug 12, 2025 2:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tresor
Replies: 195
Views: 23150

Re: Tresor

Guller Bull wrote:
Tue Aug 12, 2025 2:43 pm
Can I just ask a straight question? No dramas just if anyone knows where we are at with Mike?

Is he training/fit/ready to play/in and around the squad or something else?
There is no straight answer when it comes to Mike
by Papabendi
Tue Aug 12, 2025 1:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Scott Twine
Replies: 20
Views: 3645

Re: Scott Twine

ClaretTony wrote:
Sun Aug 10, 2025 10:40 pm
It’s a hell of a party trick his free kick taking. He must practice them for hours and hours.
Interesting that he tends to score them from very similar positions into the same corner.
by Papabendi
Mon Aug 11, 2025 9:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: The Turf opens with a friendly defeat
Replies: 17
Views: 1509

Re: REPORT: The Turf opens with a friendly defeat

know it matters not for friendlies but there was a little bit of disappointment when none of the three more recent signings were all missing, not even on the bench

What does this mean?
by Papabendi
Sun Aug 10, 2025 8:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Booing the Jota minutes' silence
Replies: 120
Views: 7626

Re: Booing the Jota minutes' silence

Slot has played it down this evening.
by Papabendi
Sun Aug 10, 2025 10:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Osmajic
Replies: 349
Views: 52453

Osmajić

Played and scored yesterday.

This is all going to get swept under the carpet isn't it, using the length of time taken to reach a decision as a proxy for supposed thoroughness.

When is the hearing? Any date?

If there is a ban coming, penny for QPR's thoughts?
by Papabendi
Sat Aug 09, 2025 9:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window
Replies: 8356
Views: 1044245

Re: Summer transfer window

Yep. And no one has seen our strongest team play yet.

Its just imaginary football played in someones brain until then.
by Papabendi
Sat Aug 09, 2025 7:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window
Replies: 8356
Views: 1044245

Re: Summer transfer window

Parker has said tonight we are not done.
by Papabendi
Sat Aug 09, 2025 7:05 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chelsea v Nathan Tella
Replies: 4
Views: 1715

Re: Chelsea v Nathan Tella

ClaretTony wrote:
Fri Aug 08, 2025 7:50 pm
Absolutely ridiculous sticking friendlies on tv
Sounds like not everyone can afford to watch the live.