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by matucana
Wed Apr 10, 2024 8:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: O'Shea suspended?
Replies: 37
Views: 4186

Re: O'Shea suspended?

The match report in the Sunday Times states:

The defender was sent off by the referee, Michael Oliver, who deemed it a goalscoring opportunity.
by matucana
Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley FC Accounts 2022/23
Replies: 268
Views: 12242

Re: Burnley FC Accounts 2022/23

Accounting and reporting guidelines have been observed via the non remuneration declaration although in my experience man or woman has never lived on fresh air alone. Given the Board's strong connection to the Mormon movement, Salt Lake City do sometimes require a percentage of annual remuneration t...
by matucana
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Food count - Brentford 16/03
Replies: 50
Views: 1097

Re: Food count - Brentford 16/03

Bosscat wrote:
Thu Mar 14, 2024 1:10 pm
🤔 methinks you need specsavers 🤣
Totals in column G. Some include raisins, others do not.
by matucana
Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Food count - Brentford 16/03
Replies: 50
Views: 1097

Re: Food count - Brentford 16/03

Some spreadsheet lines are including raisins where others do not. Need to avoid a stewards inquiry in our current fragile state.
by matucana
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Unpopular opinions
Replies: 126
Views: 6024

Re: Unpopular opinions

The EFL have announced a 40% rise in overseas broadcasting rights including some in the USA which they are hoping to expand upon. The finances post relegation looking brighter.
by matucana
Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Muric - Surely has to start on Sunday ?
Replies: 180
Views: 6834

Re: Muric - Surely has to start on Sunday ?

I am expecting Trafford to be sold in the close season possibly back to City under the buyback clause. He is a good shot stopper but lacks dominance and sound positional play. A good goalkeeping coach would soon eradicate those weaknesses and any club would then have a sound keeper with U21 national...
by matucana
Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Simple vote for Kompany to stay or go…no debate
Replies: 424
Views: 15295

Re: Simple vote for Kompany to stay or go…no debate

Should resign along with all of his extensive backroom team to prevent further financial catastrophy being imposed upon the club. The last two transfer windows along with this season have been an expensive disaster. Investors must be losing confidence with the Championship an almost certainty and I ...
by matucana
Sat Feb 24, 2024 7:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The most disappointing thing for me
Replies: 42
Views: 3126

Re: The most disappointing thing for me

gawthorpe_view wrote:
Sat Feb 24, 2024 6:46 pm
Despite what Kompany said today I'm thinking they're pretty sure we're down already.
and not prepared to risk injury that could prevent a move to another club with only eleven weeks of the season remaining . Could also apply to some of our longer term injuries that we have not seen for a while.
by matucana
Sun Feb 18, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Top 3 hopes for next season?
Replies: 76
Views: 3220

Re: Top 3 hopes for next season?

1. ALK saddle up and ride off into the sunset with a consortium of NW businessmen who are football fanatics taking over the reins. 2. Appointing a manager with a wealth of Championship and PL experience along with good contacts throughout the game. The individual to also keep a serious watching brie...
by matucana
Mon Jan 29, 2024 4:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Barry Kilby Prostate Cancer Awareness Event - Turf Moor
Replies: 28
Views: 2190

Re: Barry Kilby Prostate Cancer Awareness Event - Turf Moor

Bump. Home test kit requested Sunday evening. Delivered by Royal Mail Wednesday lunchtime. Test undertaken Thursday lunchtime and posted to the laboratory 1300 hours. Received by laboratory Friday 8.00am and sample tested Friday morning. Result via email lunchtime Friday. All for £28 or the equivale...
by matucana
Fri Jan 26, 2024 5:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pancreatic cancer
Replies: 23
Views: 1988

Re: Pancreatic cancer

Sorry to learn of your loss. It is a dreadful disease. A survivor of the disease is Chris Rea who was diagnosed in 1994. He had his pancreas removed along with his gallbladder and part of his liver. Last toured I believe in 2017 following the release of an album. Has been quiet of late. Has a huge b...
by matucana
Fri Jan 26, 2024 5:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Bournemouth game to be televised
Replies: 17
Views: 2097

Re: ARTICLE: Bournemouth game to be televised

Interesting material for Mission to Burnley 2 along with funereal mood music.
by matucana
Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The season has made me more angry than i have ever been!
Replies: 85
Views: 4831

Re: The season has made me more angry than i have ever been!

My thought has been, for a number of years, that the prem league is designed to produce the best product to ensure its revenues steadily grow. This requires the biggest 'best known worldwide' teams to retain their dominance. That is sorted. It also requires a degree of competition throughout. 20 te...
by matucana
Sat Jan 13, 2024 9:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Corruption? Ineptitude? Or anti-Burnley?
Replies: 59
Views: 3703

Re: Corruption? Ineptitude? Or anti-Burnley?

We have also dropped 18 points from leading positions this season. The game management has been woeful. No steel backbone that was once our hallmark.
by matucana
Thu Dec 21, 2023 9:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Goin’ Down Th’Imp
Replies: 42
Views: 4692

Re: Goin’ Down Th’Imp

A third revised edition would be welcome. The revised second edition published in 2009 added considerable new material to the initial publication in 2005. The 2009 publication made reference to a lost archive of material that has not fully seen the light of day. This, along with ballroom goers / sta...
by matucana
Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Drummers required...DRUMMERS
Replies: 378
Views: 36678

Re: Drummers required...DRUMMERS

Should it come to pass, a samba drumming band or a line of Indian drummers as seen and heard at the cricket world cup located on the balcony of the corner stand between the Jimmy Mac and Bob Lord stands would be colourful and effective. It would not last long as the security line of vision would be ...
by matucana
Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: when do questions start to be asked
Replies: 130
Views: 9174

Re: when do questions start to be asked

Why is there no leader on the pitch. All forever looking towards VK? Anyone know if Sky are doing a Mission to Burnley 2 this season? Some poster mentioned that they were still filming at the very start of this season. Noticed a few hand held cameras around the pitch and dugout tonight. Who knows Sk...
by matucana
Tue Sep 19, 2023 12:05 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - Robert Jones v Nottingham Forest
Replies: 41
Views: 2903

Re: RATE THE REF - Robert Jones v Nottingham Forest

Dreadful performance. Regularly behind play and often found himself interfering with play and passages of play instead of running the diagonals. Suggests a lack of fitness. His peers need to undertake an urgent review of his all round ability.
by matucana
Mon Sep 18, 2023 11:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clear and obvious errors and refs going to the screen
Replies: 58
Views: 5001

Re: Clear and obvious errors and refs going to the screen

Would not surprise me if Howard Webb offers an apology tomorrow. Too late as has been the case for other apologies made this season. How much is VAR costing? Any enquiries I have made has drawn a blank. Individuals like Webb must be on a huge salary and for what purpose and it will be the PL that fu...
by matucana
Fri Sep 15, 2023 10:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Have Everton got away with their financial irregularities?
Replies: 69
Views: 7926

Re: Have Everton got away with their financial irregularities?

They haven't taken over this morning, they've signed an agreement to purchase 94% of the club which is Moshiri's shareholding. The deal remains subject to regulatory approval, including from the Premier League, the Football Association, and the Financial Conduct Authority. Reports suggest it is as ...
by matucana
Fri Sep 15, 2023 10:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Have Everton got away with their financial irregularities?
Replies: 69
Views: 7926

Re: Have Everton got away with their financial irregularities?

Would now appear so. PL were concerned about 777 takeover and wished to undertake some scrutiny. However Everton ploughed on and take over completed this morning leaving the PL impotent. PL may be quietly relieved that the financial irregularities were under a previous regime and that nothing need b...
by matucana
Mon May 22, 2023 11:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What happens if Leeds....
Replies: 18
Views: 2498

Re: What happens if Leeds....

Everton to stay up followed by the publication of the independent commission report on ffp in 21/22 where various breaches will be confirmed. Fines will be imposed rather than points deduction this season, which would have ensured enforced relegation. Both PL and SKY relieved at this outcome as it k...
by matucana
Wed Apr 26, 2023 12:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A very memorable evening.......
Replies: 0
Views: 450

A very memorable evening.......

that will live in the memories of clarets for a very long time but also tonight beat the previous club record of 93 points and the number of wins in a season of 26 wins. Now on 95 and 27 respectively. Two more clean sheets will give a club record of 22, currently 21. COYC continue to make history!!!...
by matucana
Fri Feb 24, 2023 11:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: My first Burnley game ....
Replies: 132
Views: 4792

Re: My first Burnley game ....

5th September 1955. Burnley 3 Luton Town 1. Peter McKay, stand in centre forward hat trick. The Longside slag heap with concrete terracing towards the pitch with a sliver of concrete steps on the other side with the aromatic gents conveniences half way up. Bob Lord had an unwritten rule that under e...
by matucana
Tue Sep 06, 2022 8:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New series - Ridley ITV - filmed locally
Replies: 50
Views: 6811

Re: New series - Ridley ITV - filmed locally

Track 1. Little ( wee) donkey.
by matucana
Mon Sep 05, 2022 11:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New series - Ridley ITV - filmed locally
Replies: 50
Views: 6811

Re: New series - Ridley ITV - filmed locally

One gets the feeling that there will be an album in the offing for Christmas containing songs from the series along with other Yuletide favourites.
by matucana
Sat Sep 03, 2022 12:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Announcement video wrap-up: Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Reveal Video
Replies: 18
Views: 1789

Re: Announcement video wrap-up: Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Reveal Video

Would it be possible for Spiral's initial post to be updated to include all the acquisitions and the " I'm a celebrity finale" and then to relocate the post under the announcements section for posterity. It is a historic moment in time for the club. Global recognition is being achieved and fully des...
by matucana
Sun Aug 07, 2022 11:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Empty Seats in Directors' Box?
Replies: 109
Views: 7781

Re: Empty Seats in Directors' Box?

Interesting that yesterday's programme had no club management or director's lists as shown in previous programmes. Also reference made to an AGM being held soon to clarify directorships of the club. Maybe Messrs MG and JB have had full settlement of all outstanding debts and are no longer on the boa...
by matucana
Thu Jun 02, 2022 2:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ben Mee Leaving !
Replies: 360
Views: 24332

Re: Ben Mee Leaving !

I thought it strange that he never featured in any team selection for the final four games despite several journalists stating he was fit and expected to return against Watford away. Clearly decided that he was not going to risk further injury and so remained in the dugout. Very disappointing.
by matucana
Tue May 24, 2022 11:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What a difference 15 months makes !!!!
Replies: 23
Views: 2388

Re: What a difference 15 months makes !!!!

As I stated under the heading of what will the lasting legacy of ALK be on 31st January and 31st March: Relegation, substantial debt, flashing lights, and AiScout. All that is needed now for the legacy to come to pass is for ALK to saddle up and ride off into the sunset and I have the feeling it wil...
by matucana
Mon May 23, 2022 6:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pearce to Burnley ?
Replies: 53
Views: 5914

Re: Pearce to Burnley ?

Would be a great appointment as an assistant provided he also brought David Moyes as the Head Coach.
by matucana
Mon May 23, 2022 6:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Alan….? Alan….? Are you there, Alan?
Replies: 282
Views: 16512

Re: Alan….? Alan….? Are you there, Alan?

According to some football journalists yesterday he would be spending today with his Leeds counterpart at an emergency meeting of the PL in London. As regards the manager role I would expect that a head coach will be sought. AiScout will identify targets and upon acquisition it will be the coach's r...
by matucana
Mon May 23, 2022 9:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How are you feeling this morning.
Replies: 119
Views: 6504

Re: How are you feeling this morning.

Annoyed. At 4 pm yesterday and knowing what was needed, to throw in a performance like that was totally unacceptable. I do wonder what was in the players mindset. I do hope tools had not been downed by some. As for the future I have no confidence as regards incoming transfers. I have an image of the...
by matucana
Mon May 23, 2022 12:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Eddie
Replies: 35
Views: 4190

Re: Eddie

Did the dirty on us by triggering the Chris Wood release clause advised to him from a mysterious source to weaken what was then a relegation rival and has ultimately proved very telling. A man not to be trusted and as bigger names arrive at Newcastle prior to next season he will not be able to handl...
by matucana
Sat May 21, 2022 11:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Directors Tale publication.
Replies: 1
Views: 433

The Directors Tale publication.

The cover painting is excellent and truly resembles the iconic vista beyond the Bob Lord stand. I see that in the acknowledgements thanks were given to Mike Procter for permission to use the painting. Is this available in a limited print run and if not maybe this could become a club shop item provid...
by matucana
Sat May 21, 2022 11:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leeds and Burnley v Everton
Replies: 85
Views: 7986

Re: Leeds and Burnley v Everton

The annoying aspect of this was the initial PL statement when this first landed in the public arena. They announced that they would be working alongside Everton as they were a founder member of the PL to assist with the stabilisation of the situation. As the peer body they should not be involving th...
by matucana
Thu May 19, 2022 8:49 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: DVT
Replies: 23
Views: 2151

Re: DVT

My leg DVT arose following a long distance flight from Oz. Urgent visit to GP resulted in an immediate referral to the Primary Care Centre. Urgent scanning followed to confirm and then Rivoroxaban for 3 months. Great service but only downside was no follow up scans 3 to 4 months later. They assume t...
by matucana
Mon May 16, 2022 12:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Which team has never been relegated from the top flight of English football?
Replies: 13
Views: 1955

Re: Which team has never been relegated from the top flight of English football?

Six have never been relegated from the PL one of which is Everton who should have had a points deduction for poor financial management over the last 3 seasons. The PL stated that instead they would work alongside them as founder members to help them resolve the issues. Lovely.
by matucana
Mon May 09, 2022 7:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your team for Spurs
Replies: 144
Views: 9158

Re: Your team for Spurs

Should Chelsea beat Leeds on Wednesday and Arsenal beat Spurs on Thursday that will be the top four and fifth places sorted out. May get much less intense game on Sunday.
by matucana
Tue May 03, 2022 2:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Richarlison flare thrower
Replies: 169
Views: 16248

Re: Richarlison flare thrower

Nothing will happen that could have a detrimental effect on their run in. Wrap on the knuckles and a small fine that would sit nicely alongside their £373 million losses over the last three seasons that the PL are working with them to address this unfortunate situation as a founder member instead of...
by matucana
Sun May 01, 2022 10:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fireworks set off outside Chelsea teams hotel.
Replies: 16
Views: 1879

Re: Fireworks set off outside Chelsea teams hotel.

What a pity there were no fireworks in the Everton boardroom a few weeks back when it was announced they had made losses of £373m over 3 seasons. The PL should have pounced on them from a great height. Instead the PL commented that as a founder member of the PL they would work along side them to add...
by matucana
Sun May 01, 2022 10:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Barry Kilby
Replies: 44
Views: 6384

Re: Barry Kilby

Started the recovery proper for me. Question is, what will his legacy be? Barry Kilby, the Burnley chairman who set us on our way back to the big time? Or Barry Kilby, the man who saved men’s lives through this drive and determination to get us all checked for prostate cancer? Either would be fitti...
by matucana
Sat Apr 30, 2022 8:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: WEGHORST
Replies: 70
Views: 6829

Re: WEGHORST

Needs to rediscover his roar that was on display in the video announcing his arrival. To adapt to the PL does take some time and cannot be achieved overnight. Has to accept he is a squad member. All will have roles to play in the final stretch of this season even in a supporting capacity.
by matucana
Wed Apr 27, 2022 5:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Great escape?
Replies: 31
Views: 3430

Re: The Great escape?

Nowhere near. That season back in 86/87 was dire. Attendances of approximately 2500 per home match that witnessed a trio of Youth Training Scheme students featuring regularly so we could field a team of 11. This season we have a squad of professional players who have achieved points from 19 games ou...
by matucana
Fri Apr 15, 2022 11:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Thank you, Sean
Replies: 103
Views: 6864

Re: Thank you, Sean

Supporter for 67 years. Seen it all. The best and most successful manager this Club has ever had. Thank you for almost a decade of success , enjoyment and pride. A man of principle and standards. Good luck wherever the future takes you along with your backroom team.
by matucana
Fri Apr 15, 2022 10:52 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What will the lasting legacy of ALK be?
Replies: 93
Views: 5470

Re: What will the lasting legacy of ALK be?

As previously stated

Relegation, substantial debt, flashing lights, pathetic AiScout system, and removing Burnley's best manager for well over 2 generations. Shameful.
by matucana
Sun Apr 10, 2022 4:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What will the lasting legacy of ALK be?
Replies: 93
Views: 5470

Re: What will the lasting legacy of ALK be?

As stated previously:
Relegation, substantial debt, flashing lights


And now add AiScout.

Cannot wait for the accounts 20 days max.
by matucana
Sun Mar 13, 2022 10:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ben Mee?
Replies: 47
Views: 5929

Re: Ben Mee?

The Radio Lancashire commentator yesterday when announcing the teams yesterday mentioned a fracture to the fibula. Could be a while.
by matucana
Sat Mar 12, 2022 8:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Reasons to be Positive
Replies: 48
Views: 2815

Re: Reasons to be Positive

The accounts to July 2021 are due to be published shortly. Debt levels will be interesting.
by matucana
Wed Feb 02, 2022 8:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Positivity Vs. Pessimism & Negativity
Replies: 41
Views: 2050

Re: Positivity Vs. Pessimism & Negativity

There you go man
Keep as cool as you can
Face piles of trials with smiles
It riles them to believe
That you perceive the web they weave
And keep on thinking free

Graeme Edge

Positive