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by Vino blanco
Fri Jul 18, 2025 7:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window
Replies: 5370
Views: 637127

Re: Summer transfer window

I agree with some of the above comments regarding a loan move to Espa;ñol for Koleosho. After his come-back performance at QPR I think we may need him this season, he could be a surprise package in the PL.
We still a good striker or two and a powerhouse midfielder: come on BFC get these deals done.
by Vino blanco
Tue Jul 15, 2025 3:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Holiday.
Replies: 119
Views: 4087

Re: Holiday.

Some of my friends down here go up to Benidorm for Christmas. Much livelier than down here, but they normally need a week to get over it.
by Vino blanco
Tue Jul 15, 2025 3:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Holiday.
Replies: 119
Views: 4087

Re: Holiday.

ŽižkovClaret wrote:
Tue Jul 15, 2025 3:17 pm
Aye only visited once in July and it was too bloody hot for owt not involving shade and a pool!
So no cold Mahou for you then, Ziskov?
by Vino blanco
Tue Jul 15, 2025 2:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Holiday.
Replies: 119
Views: 4087

Re: Holiday.

I live in a house overlooking the Med on the Costa del Sol between Benalmadena and Fuengirola. I hate the holiday period in July and August, too many bloody tourists, no parking anywhere, can get a bit too hot to go out walking, can't wait for September to get back to normal.
by Vino blanco
Sat Jul 12, 2025 12:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Starting 11
Replies: 29
Views: 2148

Re: Starting 11

If we start the PL campaign with Laurent in midfield and a front three of Edwards, Flemming and Anthony, we we struggle from game one.
by Vino blanco
Fri Jul 11, 2025 12:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ELO tonight
Replies: 23
Views: 2985

Re: ELO tonight

I and about 8 others had tickets for that concert at the NEC back in the 80s. We were planning to go in two cars. We set off early but couldn't get out of Burnley because of the snow.Manchester Rd was blocked at the summit, you couldn't get on to the motorway at Gannow Top, Padiham was blocked off, ...
by Vino blanco
Sun Jul 06, 2025 2:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v India - 2nd Test
Replies: 191
Views: 8445

Re: England v India - 2nd Test

What a load of rubbish by the pundits. If they can't cope with fielding for a day or two maybe cricket is not the sport for them.... Now, whom should I listen to? ....the cricket pundits, all of whom have played hundreds of games of test match cricket or Claretnick on the utc messages board? Let me...
by Vino blanco
Sun Jul 06, 2025 1:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v India - 2nd Test
Replies: 191
Views: 8445

Re: England v India - 2nd Test

I wonder if Stokes will bowl first if he wins the toss in the next test?
by Vino blanco
Sat Jul 05, 2025 5:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v India - 2nd Test
Replies: 191
Views: 8445

Re: England v India - 2nd Test

Crawley has to dropped now. Another duck for England from a duck egg batsman. We need to find a better opener before the Ashes.
by Vino blanco
Thu Jul 03, 2025 1:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v India - 2nd Test
Replies: 191
Views: 8445

Re: England v India - 2nd Test

I may be old school but I simply fail to understand why any captain would win the toss and choose to bowl on a flat track, when the weather is set fair. I know we won the first test by doing so, but to me you are putting the team on the back foot from the first ball.
by Vino blanco
Thu Jul 03, 2025 1:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Diogo Jota
Replies: 58
Views: 5951

Re: Diogo Jota

It's moments like this when words don't help or have any real meaning. RIP lad, thoughts with your family.
by Vino blanco
Wed Jul 02, 2025 12:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New banknotes
Replies: 32
Views: 1792

Re: New banknotes

Bob Vylan
by Vino blanco
Sat Jun 28, 2025 10:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is Flemming Good Enough?
Replies: 26
Views: 1927

Re: Is Flemming Good Enough?

If we start the season with a front three of Edwards, Flemming and Anthony, we will struggle to score goals against more athletic and professional PL defenders. Is Flemming good enough as a PL lone striker?... No, but he could play as a number 10 off a good striker. I said on here last season that t...
by Vino blanco
Sun Jun 22, 2025 3:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v India
Replies: 146
Views: 7960

Re: England v India

I am in favour of aggressive cricket (as Australia have played for years), but to get out to ridiculous shots at key moments is simply naive, bordering on stupid.
by Vino blanco
Sun Jun 22, 2025 2:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v India
Replies: 146
Views: 7960

Re: England v India

I find it hard to understand the choice of shots of both Smith and especially Brook to get them both out. Naive to almost stupid in shot selection, especially Brook who was on 99. I do wonder what goes through their minds at times.
by Vino blanco
Fri Jun 20, 2025 11:59 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v India
Replies: 146
Views: 7960

Re: England v India

Just got in so switched on to watch. Why the hell are we bowling first after winning the toss. Our batting line-up is as strong as it's been in years and in my opinion our bowling attack is not great without Anderson and Broad.
by Vino blanco
Sun Jun 15, 2025 6:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England U21 v Slovenia U21
Replies: 10
Views: 1433

Re: England U21 v Slovenia U21

Missed the first half, just turned on for the second half. Unfortunately I’ve had to switch over to something else due to the co-commentary of Coady. I never thought I would ever have to do that.
by Vino blanco
Thu Jun 12, 2025 4:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Koleosho
Replies: 48
Views: 8175

Re: Koleosho

I thought his performance at QPR was surprisingly very encouraging. His turn of speed and skill at the right time as well as his use of the ball was great to watch. I think he could be a surprise package in the PL.
by Vino blanco
Thu Jun 12, 2025 12:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE:Egan-Riley leaves Burnley
Replies: 200
Views: 14177

Re: ARTICLE:Egan-Riley leaves Burnley

He had a very good season for in the Championship, playing alongside an absolutely outstanding centre back in Esteve. I’m sorry that we are losing him for little or no money but as others have pointed out I have always been concerned about his lack of height to meet the challenges of the PL. Good lu...
by Vino blanco
Thu Jun 12, 2025 12:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brian Wilson
Replies: 29
Views: 2237

Re: Brian Wilson

God only knows what we’ll be without you. RIP to a true musical genius in Brian Wilson.
by Vino blanco
Fri May 23, 2025 12:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Anthony signing confirmed
Replies: 39
Views: 3693

Re: ARTICLE: Anthony signing confirmed

I thought he was below average and ineffective for the first twenty games of the season, but he certainly improved in the second half of the season when he played more permanently on the left. I’m happy to see him sign for us but I do worry that if our front attacking three next season are Edwards, ...
by Vino blanco
Sun May 04, 2025 5:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Millwall - Player Ratings
Replies: 35
Views: 3586

Re: Burnley v Millwall - Player Ratings

From a busy Goodies Bar in Benalmádena Trafford 7 will he be with us next season? Roberts 7 good all round performance apart from three poor crosses CJ 7 a bit wobbly a couple of times when they ran at us in numbers in the first half Esteve 8 I really hope he is with us next season. He is on of our ...
by Vino blanco
Sun Apr 27, 2025 6:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TODAY'S (SUN) FOOTY
Replies: 73
Views: 3606

Re: TODAY'S (SUN) FOOTY

How haven’t Forest scored at least two?
by Vino blanco
Sun Apr 27, 2025 6:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs QPR - Match Thread
Replies: 252
Views: 10880

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs QPR - Match Thread

Re Koleosho, Mrs Vino said during the second half that he didn’t look like a young boy anymore, he had grown into a young man.
by Vino blanco
Sun Apr 27, 2025 12:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Zian Flemming appreciation
Replies: 15
Views: 2267

Re: Zian Flemming appreciation

I said on here many times that he was not a target man, but his form in the last couple of months has made him an absolute key player for us (my mom yesterday). I also think he can be a major player for us in the PL.
by Vino blanco
Sun Apr 27, 2025 12:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: QPR v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 40
Views: 4028

Re: QPR v Burnley - Player Ratings

Sarmiento 8
by Vino blanco
Sun Apr 27, 2025 12:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: QPR v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 40
Views: 4028

Re: QPR v Burnley - Player Ratings

Trafford 8 one great save late on after a quiet game Roberts 8 playing more the tucked in midfield role now when we have the ball CJ 8 steady as usual Esteve 9 majestic Pires 8 improving with every game Cullen 9 so important for us Brownhill 9 fabulous display Hannibal 9 energy, skill, team player K...
by Vino blanco
Sun Apr 27, 2025 12:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What time did you get up this morning....
Replies: 29
Views: 2859

Re: What time did you get up this morning....

It's my birthday today (78), so got up at 11oclock Spanish time. Going out for a nice tapas Sunday meal later with Mrs. Vino.
by Vino blanco
Sat Apr 26, 2025 2:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs QPR - Match Thread
Replies: 252
Views: 10880

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs QPR - Match Thread

I'm sick and tired of this bloody Parkerball!!!!
by Vino blanco
Sat Apr 26, 2025 11:38 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs QPR - Match Thread
Replies: 252
Views: 10880

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs QPR - Match Thread

Good to see Koleosho getting a game again. Setting off with Mrs Vino to Goodies Bar in Benalmádena in about ten mins. It’s currently 26 degrees and sunshine here at the moment, summer is on its way.
by Vino blanco
Fri Apr 25, 2025 2:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Time for a new plaque?
Replies: 31
Views: 2803

Re: Time for a new plaque?

I think they should now produce a new plaque (once the run is over) using exactly the same excellent wording as the first one, adapting it for the dates and personnel, and place it next to the existing one.
by Vino blanco
Fri Apr 25, 2025 1:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: " Iron Curtain " Defence ...
Replies: 13
Views: 1621

Re: " Iron Curtain " Defence ...

I would suggest a more similar analogy might be used to what would happen to the people of The Ukraine, were Putin to achieve his goal of taking over the whole country.
by Vino blanco
Fri Apr 25, 2025 1:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: " Iron Curtain " Defence ...
Replies: 13
Views: 1621

Re: " Iron Curtain " Defence ...

The term Iron Curtain was first used in 1918 by Vasily Rosenov in his polemic “The Apocalypse of our Time” where he wrote “With clanging, creaking and squeaking an iron curtain is lowering over Russian history “. In 1920 Ethel Snowdon used the term in her book “Through Bolshevik Russia” to describe ...
by Vino blanco
Tue Apr 22, 2025 12:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Sheffield United - Player Ratings
Replies: 76
Views: 5066

Re: Burnley v Sheffield United - Player Ratings

From tv Trafford 7 not a lot to do Roberts 7 steady away CJ 8 reads the game so well Esteve 10 faultless, immense, a joy to watch Pires 8 great forward link-up play with Anthony Cullen 9 never put a foot wrong Brownhill 10 captain marvel, every where on the pitch, a perfect role model for the younge...
by Vino blanco
Tue Apr 22, 2025 12:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window
Replies: 5370
Views: 637127

Re: Summer transfer window

I said when we got promoted last time that we needed to sign Tella and another PL striker. I said when we got relegated we still needed to sign two strikers. I would be delighted to to see two strikers already mentioned on here....Sargent and Tella. These two would give us a good chance of scoring g...
by Vino blanco
Sat Apr 19, 2025 5:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Watford v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 48
Views: 4187

Re: Watford v Burnley - Player Ratings

From a busy Goodies Bar in Benalmadena Trafford 9, some outstanding saves Roberts 7 not a great first half, but good in the second CJ 8 some great tackles Esteve 8 as per usual Pires 7 same comment as Roberts Cullen 8 our best midfielder Brownhill 7 good allround performance topped off with a goal H...
by Vino blanco
Fri Apr 18, 2025 7:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Flemming
Replies: 79
Views: 4518

Re: Flemming

We got three points away in a crazy, massive away game. He scored an incredible equaliser when they could have been 3 nil up. He was involved when getting their player sent off, he showed fight up front against a team who just wanted to to foul us. I know Trafford will win mom, but he gets my vote.....
by Vino blanco
Mon Apr 14, 2025 12:23 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Masters
Replies: 214
Views: 9780

Re: The Masters

I’ve never played golf in my life, but I do like watching all major sporting events ie Super Bowls, Boxing matches, Rugby, the Olympics etc etc. I don’t think I’ve ever felt as tense or emotional watching any other major sporting event as I have for the last few hours. That was watching elite sport ...
by Vino blanco
Sat Apr 12, 2025 5:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Norwich - Player Ratings
Replies: 67
Views: 4298

Re: Burnley v Norwich - Player Ratings

Sorry put Flemming twice, second is obviously Anthony.
by Vino blanco
Sat Apr 12, 2025 5:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Norwich - Player Ratings
Replies: 67
Views: 4298

Re: Burnley v Norwich - Player Ratings

From tv in Goodies Bar Benalmadena and having watched the full replay Trafford 7 he is much confident controlling his box and six yard area these days Roberts 7 good in attack first half, good in defence second half CJ 7 stood along Esteve in the second half Esteve 8 imperious second half display Pi...
by Vino blanco
Wed Apr 09, 2025 3:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The shooting issue
Replies: 56
Views: 4207

Re: The shooting issue

I said at the end of last season that we needed two new strikers. I said the same in the summer transfer window, then said the same in the January window. I hope you don’t find it boring if I say the same goes for next season, whatever division we are in.
by Vino blanco
Wed Apr 09, 2025 3:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Derby v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 34
Views: 3477

Re: Derby v Burnley - Player Ratings

From tv Trafford 7 one great save which kept a clean sheet Roberts CJ 8 they tried to exploit their height and strength in attack but he was up to it Esteve 8 mom, same as CJ Pires 7 had to work defensively Laurent 4 our weak link in midfield Cullen 8 our best and only midfielder Brownhill 6 another...
by Vino blanco
Sun Apr 06, 2025 4:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Coventry v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 51
Views: 4338

Re: Coventry v Burnley - Player Ratings

From Goodies Bar in Spain Trafford 7 did everything he had to Roberts 7 under pressure at times but overall very solid CJ 8 what a centre back pairing Esteve 8 a young Virgil van Dycke Pires 7 like Roberts, Coventry put him under pressure but he came through Cullen 8 our best midfielder on the day L...
by Vino blanco
Sat Mar 29, 2025 8:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Bristol City - Player Ratings
Replies: 63
Views: 4923

Re: Burnley v Bristol City - Player Ratings

From tv Trafford 7 Roberts 8 CJ 8 Esteve 8 Pires 8 improving every game Cullen 7 Laurent 6 Brownhill 7 Edwards 8 mom constantly causes problems Flemming 7 great free kick Anthony 7 could have been a 9 if he had done the simple things right. So frustrating. Foster 6 never really got into the game We ...
by Vino blanco
Tue Mar 25, 2025 4:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hull v Burnley - U21 Latest
Replies: 41
Views: 2857

Re: Hull v Burnley - U21 Latest

Thanks for the updates Tony, it’s always great for Clarets abroad to get this detailed info.
by Vino blanco
Sun Mar 16, 2025 8:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Swansea v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 38
Views: 3821

Re: Swansea v Burnley - Player Ratings

Trafford 7
Roberts 7
CJ 8
Esteve 8
Pires 8
Cullen 7
Brownhill 8
Laurent 7
Edwards 6
Flemming 7
Anthony 8 mom
Foster 7
Hannibal 6
Three excellent away points. The first half hour was as good as it’s been this season; our second half wasn’t great but we never looked in any danger.
by Vino blanco
Fri Mar 14, 2025 2:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Team for Swansea.
Replies: 32
Views: 2363

Re: Team for Swansea.

I agree with the last poster, our biggest problem is scoring goals in key games, therefore I would also go with: Trafford Roberts CJ Esteve Pires Cullen Brownhill Edwards ............Anthony Flemming Foster Looking back at our most successful teams, whatever the division, we always had twin strikers...
by Vino blanco
Wed Mar 12, 2025 4:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: That was our chance
Replies: 41
Views: 5350

Re: That was our chance

Foshiznik wrote:
Wed Mar 12, 2025 2:13 pm
We played well first half.
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We scored one goal thanks to a cock-up by their keeper. I don't recall many other chances, but I especially ones on target. ]
by Vino blanco
Wed Mar 12, 2025 1:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v West Brom - Player Ratings
Replies: 60
Views: 4570

Re: Burnley v West Brom - Player Ratings

From tv Trafford 6 not much to do, but wayward and slow distribution when we were chasing a win at one apiece Roberts 6 didn't get as much chance to get forward because West Brom pressured our wide players brilliantly throughout the game and we had no idea how to counteract this CJ 6 not his best ni...
by Vino blanco
Tue Mar 11, 2025 10:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The SUPER CLARETS vs The Baggies - Match Thread
Replies: 376
Views: 13856

Re: The SUPER CLARETS vs The Baggies - Match Thread

Haven’t read any other comments but I thought we were out-fought, out-played and out-tacticked especially in the second half. Our front three of Edwards, Flemming and Anthony was far too weak against their back five/six. We went back to too much sideways and backward passing, which is frustrating to...