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by beeholeclaret
Fri Oct 03, 2025 3:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PREMIER LEAGUE PREDICTION LEAGUE - Matchday 3 predictions
Replies: 4259
Views: 322822

Re: PREMIER LEAGUE PREDICTION LEAGUE - Matchday 3 predictions

First fixtures of the new month that's double points on every Prediction. Matchday 7 Friday 3rd October Bournemouth v Fulham 2-1 Leeds v Tottenham. 1-1 Man-Utd v Sunderland 2-1 Arsenal v West Ham 2-1 Chelsea v Liverpool 1-1 Everton v Crystal Palace 2-2 Newcastle v Nottingham Forest 2-1 Wolves v Brig...
by beeholeclaret
Mon Sep 29, 2025 10:02 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 26 seasons of pain
Replies: 24
Views: 2401

Re: 26 seasons of pain

I give you “7th December 1968”. I was a young lad just starting to get interested in football. We had no internet in those days and radio / TV was limited in our house. I knew Burnley were away to Man City on the above date but it was not until Sunday morning that I heard the news. I saw a neighbour...
by beeholeclaret
Sun Sep 28, 2025 12:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Josh Laurent
Replies: 54
Views: 4863

Re: Josh Laurent

We’ve got to realise that the manager sees a role for Laurent in our Premier League team either to carry out specific duties to the managers instructions. For me he’s always a 100% man and in all likelihood he is one of those players whose main attributes and contributions go unnoticed my many suppo...
by beeholeclaret
Fri Sep 26, 2025 11:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kyle Walker on Sky
Replies: 51
Views: 4791

Re: Kyle Walker on Sky

Transpennine wrote:
Fri Sep 26, 2025 11:18 pm
The evolution of right backs in my time watching the clarets is wonderful
Peter Daniel
Gary Parkinson
Dean West
Trips
Kyle walker.
You’ve missed Connor Roberts and of course the versatile David Edgar 😉
by beeholeclaret
Fri Sep 26, 2025 7:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PREMIER LEAGUE PREDICTION LEAGUE - Matchday 3 predictions
Replies: 4259
Views: 322822

Re: PREMIER LEAGUE PREDICTION LEAGUE - Matchday 3 predictions

Matchday 6.
Brentford v Man-utd 1-2
Leeds v Bournemouth 2-2
Chelsea v Brighton 2-1
Man-City v Burnley 3-1 Haaland 12 mins
Crystal Palace v Liverpool. 1-2
Forest v Sunderland 1-1
Spurs v Wolves 2-1
Villa v Fulham 2-2
Newcastle v Arsenal 1-2
Everton v West Ham 1-1 Nap

Goals - 31
by beeholeclaret
Thu Sep 25, 2025 8:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Parker post match interview v Cardiff
Replies: 45
Views: 4504

Re: Parker post match interview v Cardiff

JohnMcGreal wrote:
Wed Sep 24, 2025 3:48 pm
Around €105 million according to transfermarkt.co.uk

The magic of the cup.
Plus their (not inconsiderable) pay packets compared to the people who made the effort to go to Turf and pay their own money to watch. Not a good night to reflect on for BFC.
by beeholeclaret
Tue Sep 23, 2025 6:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rovers v Ipswich... What Should Happen?
Replies: 132
Views: 6877

Re: Rovers v Ipswich... What Should Happen?

I remember reading about this happening in 1961 from google AI - "Yes, Denis Law scored six goals in a single FA Cup match for Manchester City against Luton Town on January 28, 1961, but these goals did not count in the record books because the game was abandoned due to a waterlogged pitch with 20 m...
by beeholeclaret
Mon Sep 22, 2025 8:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Training ground Guru podcast: Tom Heaton
Replies: 18
Views: 1786

Re: Training ground Guru podcast: Tom Heaton

I’m a big fan of Tom Heaton and to have him as our goalie must’ve been a massive confidence boost to the team and supporters. I remember Ben Foster chatting to Nick Pope on some kind of TV podcast and Popey was describing how after a long gruelling training session he could hear bumps and groans fro...
by beeholeclaret
Mon Sep 22, 2025 6:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Nottingham Forest - Player Ratings
Replies: 83
Views: 5144

Re: Burnley v Nottingham Forest - Player Ratings

Dubravka 8
Walker 9. MOM IMO for an all round influential performance
Ekdal 7
Esteve 8
Hartman 8
Cullen 8
Laurent 7
Florentino 8
Tchaouna 7
Anthony 8
Foster 7
by beeholeclaret
Sun Sep 21, 2025 12:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Access for home fans
Replies: 744
Views: 42831

Re: Access for home fans

Apologies for typos on above post. Edit facility failed! 😩
by beeholeclaret
Sun Sep 21, 2025 12:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Access for home fans
Replies: 744
Views: 42831

Re: Access for home fans

Didn’t find it easy getting out of the North Stand upper after today’s game. It has always been busy using the stairs at the end of the stand to exit the ground but today th ey were met with sweeping rain and water in the gullys but worst of all access was clocked by two coaches which were positione...
by beeholeclaret
Sat Sep 20, 2025 9:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - Thomas Bramall v Nottingham Forest
Replies: 35
Views: 1949

Re: RATE THE REF - Thomas Bramall v Nottingham Forest

I thought the only big decision he had today was whether Foster was pulled back having got beyond the defender after about an hour. Thr incident ended with a free kick to Burnley by the corner flag, bur there looked to be a clear foul on Foster previously when he got beyond the defender and powered...
by beeholeclaret
Sat Sep 20, 2025 9:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Florentino Luis
Replies: 49
Views: 5891

Re: Florentino Luis

He had a tremendous game against a strong Forest team.
by beeholeclaret
Sat Sep 20, 2025 9:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kyle Walker
Replies: 73
Views: 5142

Re: Kyle Walker

It was a joy to watch him playing in a Burnley shirt. His ability on the ball, vision whilst in and out of possession is a massive asset to our team. Best player today IMO. Two or three others today showing that they are not fazed by PL football.
by beeholeclaret
Fri Sep 19, 2025 10:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best song intros?
Replies: 134
Views: 3132

Re: Best song intros?

Solsbury Hill - Peter Gabriel
by beeholeclaret
Fri Sep 19, 2025 9:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PREMIER LEAGUE PREDICTION LEAGUE - Matchday 3 predictions
Replies: 4259
Views: 322822

Re: PREMIER LEAGUE PREDICTION LEAGUE - Matchday 3 predictions

Matchday 5
Liverpool v Everton 2-1
Burnley v Forest. 1-2 Wood 23 mins
Brighton v Spurs. 1-1 NAP
West Ham v Palace 1-1
Wolves v Leeds 0-0
Man- United v Chelsea 1-2
Fulham v Brentford 2-1
Sunderland v Aston Villa 1-1
Bournemouth v Newcastle 2-2
Arsenal v Man-City 1-2


Goals 25
by beeholeclaret
Fri Sep 19, 2025 7:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Flintoff’s cricket team
Replies: 84
Views: 9164

Re: Flintoff’s cricket team

I've been lucky enough to play both school and club cricket in the Burnley area from a Junior despite being particularly average at the sport at best. There weren't many schools in Burnley that regularly played cricket during the 80's. Fortunately, I attended a secondary school which was a former g...
by beeholeclaret
Wed Sep 17, 2025 10:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stick to cricket- Geoff Boycott
Replies: 14
Views: 2152

Re: Stick to cricket- Geoff Boycott

Boycs was commentating and an Englishman dropped a slip catch

“my old mum could’ve caught that one in her pinny”

was his analysis. 🤣
by beeholeclaret
Wed Sep 17, 2025 8:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pre-match pub
Replies: 55
Views: 4035

Re: Pre-match pub

It flows both ways. Many places are happy to offer CAMRA members a discount because people who really love real ale tend to drink more of it. Many landlords and bar owners (especially those who are doing a good job of it) actively want to encourage people in who appreciate their product, tend to dr...
by beeholeclaret
Sun Sep 14, 2025 7:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: We get more of Oliver
Replies: 5
Views: 1244

Re: ARTICLE: We get more of Oliver

Sadly I have no Great Expectations regarding Oliver’s performance against Liverpool.

Good preview CT.
by beeholeclaret
Fri Sep 12, 2025 6:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Brownhill Saudi move confirmed
Replies: 56
Views: 2618

Re: ARTICLE: Brownhill Saudi move confirmed

TheFamilyCat wrote:
Thu Sep 11, 2025 2:37 pm
Apparently there's a large Preston ex-pat population in Shabab and they're hoping signing Brownhill will generate some interest amongst them.
Ha ha very good! 🤣


John Parkin was spotted at MacDonalds (Riyad) I believe.
by beeholeclaret
Thu Sep 11, 2025 4:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PREMIER LEAGUE PREDICTION LEAGUE - Matchday 3 predictions
Replies: 4259
Views: 322822

Re: PREMIER LEAGUE PREDICTION LEAGUE - Matchday 3 predictions

MATCHDAY 4. 13TH SEPTEMBER

Arsenal v Forest 2-1
Bournemouth v Brighton 1-1 NAP
Newcastle v Wolves 2-0
Everton v Aston Villa 1-1
Crystal Palace v Sunderland 2-2
Fulham v Leeds 2-1
West Ham v Spurs 1-2
Brentford v Chelsea 1-2
Burnley v Liverpool 1-4 Salah 23 mins
Man-Utd v Man-City 1-1

27 goals
by beeholeclaret
Wed Sep 10, 2025 7:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New football terminology
Replies: 64
Views: 2883

Re: New football terminology

djt2006 wrote:
Wed Sep 10, 2025 6:38 am
Recycling the ball. What’s that all about?
Red top wheely bin on a Friday game? 😉
by beeholeclaret
Tue Sep 09, 2025 5:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: My Mum ...
Replies: 28
Views: 2797

Re: My Mum ...

Some 15 months ago, I wrote a tribute to my beloved Dad who had passed away due to complications from, " vascular dementia, old age and fragility ", which proved cathartic in my grieving process ... On Sunday 24th August, neither my two sisters or I were able to contact our Mother at her home in Cl...
by beeholeclaret
Wed Sep 03, 2025 7:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What now for James Trafford?
Replies: 124
Views: 8866

Re: What now for James Trafford?

There’s a huge difference between joining a club alongside a 31-year-old first choice that is on the wane and wants out compared to already being at a club who then decide just four weeks into your tenure to buy one of the best goalkeepers in the world, a goalkeeper that has already won it all and ...
by beeholeclaret
Tue Sep 02, 2025 12:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A British players Premier league.
Replies: 38
Views: 2910

Re: A British players Premier league.

Fretters wrote:
Sun Aug 31, 2025 9:16 pm

Jay Rod would be playing for us well into his sixties, I Reckon.

He would be up front in a 4-3-3 with Jack Whitham and Albert Cheesebrough. Both good players back in’t day. 😉
by beeholeclaret
Sat Aug 30, 2025 9:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PREMIER LEAGUE PREDICTION LEAGUE - Matchday 3 predictions
Replies: 4259
Views: 322822

Re: PREMIER LEAGUE PREDICTION LEAGUE - Matchday 3 predictions

Matchday 3 Saturday 30 August Chelsea v Fulham 2-1 Wolves v Everton 1-1 nap Spurs v Bournemouth 2-2 Man-Utd v Burnley 3-0 Fernandes 23 mins Sunderland v Brentford 1-1 Leeds v Newcastle 1-2 Brighton v Man-City 1-3 Forest v West Ham 2-1 Liverpool v Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa v Crystal Palace 1-1 Goals - 29
by beeholeclaret
Fri Aug 29, 2025 12:04 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hotel Bins
Replies: 12
Views: 2051

Re: Hotel Bins

Also at home why when I want to sit down in the armchair for a few minutes or simply lie down on the bed for a brief rest I can’t because each are piled high with pillows and enormous cushions. It really is an issue.
by beeholeclaret
Thu Aug 28, 2025 3:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Society ?
Replies: 84
Views: 5556

Re: Society ?

There was an old saying "I blame the parents".

I think this needs to be tweaked to "I blame the grandparents" judging by some of the stuff we see in life or on line from people aged 50+!
by beeholeclaret
Wed Aug 27, 2025 12:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.
Replies: 1473
Views: 270124

Re: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.

Foshiznik wrote:
Wed Aug 27, 2025 10:55 am
We don't need another striker/winger who can't score goals. We've got enough of those already thanks.

I was just thinking those exact thoughts before I read your post! 🤣😉
by beeholeclaret
Tue Aug 26, 2025 6:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ekdal performance
Replies: 58
Views: 6323

Re: Ekdal performance

Elizabeth wrote:
Tue Aug 26, 2025 12:21 am
Makes BBC Premier League 'Team of the Week'
Troy likes him!
by beeholeclaret
Mon Aug 25, 2025 7:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: oldie squad photo help needed
Replies: 54
Views: 2177

Re: oldie squad photo help needed

Bump - did you spot this TT? I think mdd2 match report landed simultaneously 😉 Top picture back row 3rd player from left (next to goalie) is Harold Spencer who played 4 first team games in the post war period. He scored 1 goal which I believe was a penalty kick away at Birmingham. He was on Burnley...
by beeholeclaret
Mon Aug 25, 2025 5:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: oldie squad photo help needed
Replies: 54
Views: 2177

Re: oldie squad photo help needed

Is that Bill Holden to the right of the goalie as we look at it?
by beeholeclaret
Mon Aug 25, 2025 4:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: oldie squad photo help needed
Replies: 54
Views: 2177

Re: oldie squad photo help needed

Top picture back row 3rd player from left (next to goalie) is Harold Spencer who played 4 first team games in the post war period. He scored 1 goal which I believe was a penalty kick away at Birmingham. He was on Burnley’s books from 1937 to 1950 though his career was interrupted by WW2. His grandso...
by beeholeclaret
Sun Aug 24, 2025 9:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - Michael Salisbury v Sunderland
Replies: 47
Views: 2636

Re: RATE THE REF - Michael Salisbury v Sunderland

15 15 20 15 I had to think and then rethink before awarding Mr Salisbury a few half decent marks. With some of the jokers we get at the Turf it’s a challenge to get out of single digit marks. Usually I’m foaming at the mouth and screaming at the limp efforts at refereeing that we have witnessed but ...
by beeholeclaret
Sun Aug 24, 2025 6:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Edwards
Replies: 29
Views: 3395

Re: Edwards

You've just got to stand back and admire the way you have twisted a Marcus Edwards thread into a bendy, cane like stick to beat Vincent Kompany with. Ha ha yes sorry for lapsing into a rant. I wasn’t trying to have a go at VK but I can remember the anger in the pubs and clubs after the match when w...
by beeholeclaret
Sun Aug 24, 2025 2:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Edwards
Replies: 29
Views: 3395

Re: Edwards

Would you bring Edwards on when you’re 1-0 up with 10 mins to go ? That’s the question you need to ask . This reminded me of Burnley v West Ham in 2023 under VK. We were good value for a 1-0 lead with about 10 minutes to play. West Ham had a few big men up front and were starting to play long balls...
by beeholeclaret
Sun Aug 24, 2025 11:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Sunderland - Player Ratings
Replies: 101
Views: 30952

Re: Burnley v Sunderland - Player Ratings

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

Sonne 6
Laurent 6
by beeholeclaret
Sun Aug 24, 2025 8:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The new CFS “ corner “ atmosphere challenge ?
Replies: 55
Views: 5436

Re: The new CFS “ corner “ atmosphere challenge ?

Atmosphere seemed good yesterday although speakers in Longside upper were very loud. It’s not just Burnley fans who moan. I was on Everton (Grand Old Team) forum the other day and they were playing hell about customer service and everything else at their club. They have a brand new stadium as well. 🤣
by beeholeclaret
Sun Aug 24, 2025 12:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ekdal performance
Replies: 58
Views: 6323

Re: Ekdal performance

Enjoyed his solid performance today. He grew into the game and his confidence was much improved on last week. Pleased for the lad as he has had a wretched time out with injuries in last couple of years.
by beeholeclaret
Sat Aug 23, 2025 8:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Phillip Billing
Replies: 31
Views: 5494

Re: Phillip Billing

Sign him just what we need big and strong,we seem to have had a powder puff midfield for donkeys years,we need midfield monsters not the likes of Cullen and Brownhill It’s ridiculous that we haven’t got Fernandes, McAlister and Odegard playing for the Clarets. Sack the recruitment team! Ridiculous ...
by beeholeclaret
Sat Aug 23, 2025 8:38 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Keirby Planning Application
Replies: 69
Views: 17336

Re: Keirby Planning Application

I wonder if they will be advertising for the ‘night porter’ jobs once again? 😉🤣
by beeholeclaret
Thu Aug 21, 2025 12:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Favela Cerveja
Replies: 17
Views: 2450

Re: Favela Cerveja

ClaretOfMancunia wrote:
Thu Aug 21, 2025 12:00 pm
But will you be able to get one without queuing for half an hour?
I think you know the answer to that one 😉