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by NickBFC
Mon Aug 18, 2025 5:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New Layout of Cricket Field
Replies: 207
Views: 14773

Re: New Layout of Cricket Field

I wonder if it would have been feasible (IF) we could have purchased a small strip of land behind the CF stand to build a new back/roof as Liverpool and City have done whilst not having the shut the stand. Once finished we'd have a new roof, larger concourse below (giving room for larger changing ro...
by NickBFC
Mon Aug 18, 2025 3:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What do we need
Replies: 132
Views: 5510

Re: What do we need

A centre back, central midfielder and a clinical forward. Not easy.
by NickBFC
Fri Aug 15, 2025 9:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bobby Thomas
Replies: 39
Views: 5416

Re: Bobby Thomas

MrTopTier wrote:
Fri Aug 15, 2025 6:18 pm
Love a signing from Coventry do Sheff Utd.
Something the Blades have over us then :geek: :lol:
by NickBFC
Tue Aug 05, 2025 3:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Nac Breda
Replies: 23
Views: 3553

Re: Nac Breda

bpgburn wrote:
Tue Aug 05, 2025 2:55 pm
Be great walk out music to stir up the fans, has an intimidating vibe to it and that's what we need...
Pigbag's a QPR favourite. Need something more original.
by NickBFC
Thu Jul 31, 2025 12:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Morecambe FC - another club in a shocking situation
Replies: 108
Views: 12405

Re: Morecambe FC - another club in a shocking situation

Morecambe may be the first of many: The spiralling cost of running a modern football club means that the days when a wealthy and sympathetic businessman can bail out/save his local club are over. Substantial outside investment is required and as many on here struggled to grasp (some still do) when ...
by NickBFC
Wed Jul 30, 2025 2:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Meanwhile, over on the Sunderland board…
Replies: 13
Views: 2988

Re: Meanwhile, over on the Sunderland board…

The keeper looks very inexperienced to be coming in as a number 1 in the Premier League. Barely played many games at an inferior level.
by NickBFC
Mon Jul 28, 2025 7:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Morecambe FC - another club in a shocking situation
Replies: 108
Views: 12405

Re: Morecambe FC - another club in a shocking situation

Doesn't look good for them, at all. The beginning of the end sadly.
by NickBFC
Mon Jul 28, 2025 7:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cricket field stand
Replies: 888
Views: 56598

Re: Cricket field stand

Can't help but feel the club are trying to polish a turd. The Bob Lord and Cricket Field need far more updating than a few shiny TV screens, flags and another add on. I guess it's better than nothing but seems again, we are kicking the can down the road.
by NickBFC
Wed Jul 23, 2025 4:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: From the Bee Hole End podcast…
Replies: 97
Views: 5445

Re: From the Bee Hole End podcast…

I had a brief chat with Jimmy about 20 years ago when playing against his Bromsgrove Rovers side. Brought a smile when I told him I was a Claret after the game. Be nice to see him back at the Turf.
by NickBFC
Sun Jul 20, 2025 1:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Patrick Bamford
Replies: 32
Views: 4547

Re: Patrick Bamford

I wonder if tears were shed when he was told the news? :)
by NickBFC
Wed Jul 16, 2025 3:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Name the most obscure Burnley player
Replies: 236
Views: 6416

Re: Name the most obscure Burnley player

Paul Mahorn - witnessed his only goal for us at Wycombe, Steve Guinan - remember THAT miss? and Andy Kiwomya.
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by NickBFC
Tue Jul 15, 2025 3:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Massengo moves to the Bundesliga
Replies: 32
Views: 2427

Re: ARTICLE: Massengo moves to the Bundesliga

A good move for him, hopefully he can find regular football. Sounds like a good deal for us too, read 3m euros.
by NickBFC
Thu Jul 03, 2025 5:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche to Leicester ?
Replies: 158
Views: 16189

Re: Dyche to Leicester ?

kentonclaret wrote:
Thu Jul 03, 2025 4:27 pm
According to the betting it is level pegging between the ex Everton manager and the ex Sheffield Wednesday manager.

It seems it’s a Rohl of the Dyche as to who gets the job. :lol:
Are you Dutch? :D
by NickBFC
Fri Jun 27, 2025 3:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche to Leicester ?
Replies: 158
Views: 16189

Re: Ruud Exit

I'm not sure about. We proved that being solid was more than enough to compete. We ambled to Christmas but we were comfortably in the top 6. Dyche would set them up to be hard to beat, just as Parker did with us. If they can hold onto one or two of their better players (Winks, Mavididi etc), they'd...
by NickBFC
Fri Jun 27, 2025 11:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche to Leicester ?
Replies: 158
Views: 16189

Re: Ruud Exit

It could well be a slippery path for Leicester going forward. A tough gig for someone to get them back up this season I think.
by NickBFC
Thu Jun 26, 2025 9:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Clarets land Ipswich defender Tuanzebe
Replies: 64
Views: 6162

Re: ARTICLE: Clarets land Ipswich defender Tuanzebe

Had a few injuries I think, but seems a sensible punt on a free. Definitely adds to the squad.
by NickBFC
Thu Jun 19, 2025 9:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Our best value for money signing...
Replies: 37
Views: 2110

Re: Our best value for money signing...

Sam Vokes and Michael Keane must be right up there in terms of transfer fee paid/received and their contributions for the club.
by NickBFC
Wed Jun 11, 2025 6:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE:Egan-Riley leaves Burnley
Replies: 200
Views: 14830

Re: ARTICLE:Egan-Riley leaves Burnley

Disappointing but not surprised. The longer these things drag on the more likely it seemed he was off. Suspect the same will happen with Brownhill. Not ideal for us.
by NickBFC
Fri May 23, 2025 10:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Ingsy and Vokesy searching for new clubs
Replies: 44
Views: 3268

Re: ARTICLE: Ingsy and Vokesy searching for new clubs

Ah yes remember now we announced it well in advance of him arriving.
by NickBFC
Fri May 23, 2025 10:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Ingsy and Vokesy searching for new clubs
Replies: 44
Views: 3268

Re: ARTICLE: Ingsy and Vokesy searching for new clubs

Rowls wrote:
Fri May 23, 2025 9:45 am
Howe signed some exceptional players.

But puzzlingly also Zavon Hines and Dane Richards.
Wasn't Richards a Dyche signing?
by NickBFC
Mon May 19, 2025 11:02 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Mee to leave Brentford
Replies: 18
Views: 3649

Re: ARTICLE: Mee to leave Brentford

Could see him signing for Wrexham. Fantastic player for us, wish him all the best.
by NickBFC
Sat May 17, 2025 8:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kierby hotel sold
Replies: 410
Views: 36995

Re: Kierby hotel sold

The scaffolding is apparently being used to rescue a porter who is stuck in a bedroom doorway with tennis elbow ;)
by NickBFC
Tue May 13, 2025 10:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sunderland v Coventry
Replies: 144
Views: 7408

Re: Sunderland v Coventry

Coventry have found themselves another rival now :lol:
by NickBFC
Sun May 04, 2025 12:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Andy Payton - Dementia
Replies: 34
Views: 4234

Re: Andy Payton - Dementia

That is terrible news. Wish him and his family all the best.
by NickBFC
Fri Apr 25, 2025 1:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Turf Moor Development
Replies: 84
Views: 7317

Re: Turf Moor Development

I don’t think Brentford would be full if they got relegated to the Championship to be fair. Ditto Brighton, but look how they’ve grown and now fill a big stadium. People will say City vs Town but we’re also a club steeped in history with and have a large-ish total catchment area too. I've lived in ...
by NickBFC
Fri Apr 25, 2025 1:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jamie Vardy
Replies: 37
Views: 3939

Re: Jamie Vardy

Can't see him doing a job in the Championship, or any high level to be honest. A huge part of his game was his pace and sharpness - something at 38 he has lost.
by NickBFC
Tue Apr 22, 2025 11:09 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who do you want to go up in the playoffs?
Replies: 47
Views: 3169

Re: Who do you want to go up in the playoffs?

Yet another vote for Bristol City.
by NickBFC
Mon Apr 21, 2025 9:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Scott Parker
Replies: 49
Views: 4231

Re: Scott Parker

Been trying at times, but a season is a marathon and not a race. Class from the manager right through the squad. Done an excellent job.
by NickBFC
Mon Apr 21, 2025 9:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Maxime Estève
Replies: 89
Views: 7835

Re: Maxime Estève

A colossus.
by NickBFC
Mon Apr 21, 2025 9:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Own up - your worst prediction
Replies: 24
Views: 1957

Own up - your worst prediction

Of the season?? I'll be honest now, stuck a tenner on Foster finishing Championship top scorer :mrgreen:
by NickBFC
Fri Apr 18, 2025 5:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match thread v Watford
Replies: 680
Views: 26551

Re: Match thread v Watford

I genuinely think Sarmiento didn't hear whistle. Seemed very harsh.
by NickBFC
Fri Apr 18, 2025 4:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match thread v Watford
Replies: 680
Views: 26551

Re: Match thread v Watford

Awful hanging on like, that but all that matters is the three points. Come on Cardiff and UTC!
by NickBFC
Fri Apr 18, 2025 4:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match thread v Watford
Replies: 680
Views: 26551

Re: Match thread v Watford

Wtf has Jeremy been booked for?
by NickBFC
Fri Apr 18, 2025 4:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match thread v Watford
Replies: 680
Views: 26551

Re: Match thread v Watford

My heart rate is definitely up.
by NickBFC
Fri Apr 18, 2025 4:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match thread v Watford
Replies: 680
Views: 26551

Re: Match thread v Watford

NickBFC wrote:
Fri Apr 18, 2025 4:25 pm
Reckon there could be another red in this
:? :lol:
by NickBFC
Fri Apr 18, 2025 4:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match thread v Watford
Replies: 680
Views: 26551

Re: Match thread v Watford

Reckon there could be another red in this
by NickBFC
Fri Apr 18, 2025 4:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match thread v Watford
Replies: 680
Views: 26551

Re: Match thread v Watford

Cirrus_Minor wrote:
Fri Apr 18, 2025 4:23 pm
Flemming showing dark arts
The Barnes effect :lol:
by NickBFC
Fri Apr 18, 2025 4:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match thread v Watford
Replies: 680
Views: 26551

Re: Match thread v Watford

Watford losing their composure, hope we can put the game to bed
by NickBFC
Fri Apr 18, 2025 4:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match thread v Watford
Replies: 680
Views: 26551

Re: Match thread v Watford

Get in
by NickBFC
Fri Apr 18, 2025 3:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match thread v Watford
Replies: 680
Views: 26551

Re: Match thread v Watford

An up and down half. Great time to score, hopefully our decision making improves and we push on for the win.
by NickBFC
Fri Apr 18, 2025 3:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match thread v Watford
Replies: 680
Views: 26551

Re: Match thread v Watford

Not the ideal start but plenty of time left.
by NickBFC
Fri Apr 18, 2025 1:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's football
Replies: 84
Views: 6326

Re: Today's football

Seen far more quality on a Sunday league pitch. Both sides look dreadful.
by NickBFC
Tue Apr 15, 2025 7:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Loans, options to buy, commitments, etc
Replies: 46
Views: 5334

Re: Loans, options to buy, commitments, etc

Interesting that Spurs apparently still own 35% of Edwards' rights according to FLW. If we're promoted then Spurs will pocket £3.3m from the reported £9.4m fee.
by NickBFC
Tue Apr 08, 2025 9:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Derby County - Match Thread
Replies: 416
Views: 16972

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Derby County - Match Thread

A disappointing result, but it was a tricky game against a dogged, physical route one side on a dreadful pitch. Not a bad point given Sheff U's defeat. Need to beat Norwich now.
by NickBFC
Tue Apr 08, 2025 6:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Derby County - Match Thread
Replies: 416
Views: 16972

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Derby County - Match Thread

Massive game, come on Burnley.
by NickBFC
Tue Apr 08, 2025 6:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Coventry City FC clich "Best Whinging Club" award
Replies: 88
Views: 10234

Re: Coventry City FC clich "Best Whinging Club" award

Just spotted this whopper on another forum.. ''What a horrible "anti-football" side they are. Against us on Saturday the ball was only in play for 50% of the match duration. Timewasting for the whole second half, cynical fouls, play acting, you name it, horrible to watch and the ref was useless. Jus...
by NickBFC
Sun Apr 06, 2025 7:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Coventry City FC clich "Best Whinging Club" award
Replies: 88
Views: 10234

Re: Coventry City FC clich "Best Whinging Club" award

They are a strange bunch. Remember the weirdness when we were supposed to be interested in O'Hare.
by NickBFC
Thu Apr 03, 2025 11:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Uriah Rennie
Replies: 8
Views: 2513

Re: Uriah Rennie

Poor bloke. Makes you think about the givens we take in life that can be taken away without warning.
by NickBFC
Fri Mar 21, 2025 2:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wilson Odebert available for loan
Replies: 37
Views: 4621

Re: Wilson Odebert available for loan

A quality player I think, with a very high ceiling. Spurs would be mad to get rid of him. Surely one to keep for next season?!