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CaptJohn

I think for a club the size of Burnley and given our limited resources it was an excellent window. 8/10 Time will tell if it's been a successful window but I'm very excited about Broja. If we can help him rediscover his form and play to his potential we'll have a top class striker. Not 100% sure abo...

CaptJohn

I think that VAR today was being handled by the "Fenway Sports group."

CaptJohn

Something must be seriously wrong as their share price has gone down 42% today. Drops in the market like that indicate serious issues.

CaptJohn

I wanted something similar to what you're looking for. 4WD, auto, 5 doors and not a big SUV. I settled on a VW Arteon Shooting brake. Very sleek design and very spacious inside. The 4WD system from VAG has been around for ages so is tried and tested. I did find an "R" which has a 2.0 litre 320 BHP e...

CaptJohn

One thing that annoys me is di*kheads of both sexes and all age groups wandering around with headphones or earpieces conducting conversations with zero spatial awareness. They are a nuisance on pavements and lethal when crossing roads. I've recently experienced two morons on bicycles with headphones...

CaptJohn

Ric_C wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 18, 2025 12:01 pm
Used to love motd, but since sky put all the highlights on YouTube at around 7pm, I've not watched it in years

I haven't watched it for years. Waste of licence payers money IMHO.

CaptJohn

Poulton-le-Claret wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 16, 2025 3:49 pm
Great to know you can shove players over in the box if they don’t have the ball.

It's a new rule, that Oliver and VAR have just invented but it only applies to Burnley players.

CaptJohn

Well we set that up on a plate for them.

CaptJohn

What's this with Parker and a tie?

CaptJohn

IanMcL wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 16, 2025 3:06 pm
Bloody Oliver wanted to be the first to give a corner for keeper holding for more than 8 secs. badtard

He couldn't bloody wait could he!

CaptJohn

Realistically if we expect good, modern healthcare, we probably need to pay a lot more in taxes. Disagree: We need to pay more fees for healthcare. If we introduce even token fees for appointments and treatment it will focus people to take more care of themselves. More taxes are not the answer. We ...

CaptJohn

This idea has been doing the rounds for a while now and I wholeheartedly agree with it. Being over 70 and a regular driver I did some research myself and found out I could apply for a "Driving Assessment" via the Local council (Cheshire & West). It's based on research being carried out by Warwick Un...

CaptJohn

Goliath wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 12, 2025 6:31 pm
Trying to find Tresor, possibly on there but can't be sure

Burnley should do a book named "Where's Mike?" It would follow the same format as "Where's Wally?"

CaptJohn

I watched both the Brum v Ipswich and Saints v Wrexham games over the weekend and really enjoyed both. I couldn't figure out what Wrexham were up to though. Took the lead and created a few good chances but then went on the defensive for the complete 2nd half. It must have been tactical or a fitness ...

CaptJohn

Maybe they weren't stopping at Hawarden after all and were en-route to Valley

CaptJohn

About 1400hrs the Red Arrows and a lone Spitfire came over Chester golf club en-route to Hawarden airport. It's a regular stopover for the display teams when in the North West. Had a great view of them and they were in formation

CaptJohn

He attempted a tackle from behind in the box. Dumb decision which didn't pay off. He shouldn't be anywhere near his own box TBH.

CaptJohn

So so sad at this news. I'd met him a couple of times and the last time was when my daughter bought him a pint of Guinness in the Longside Corporate area. Wonderful goalscorer and a lovely man. RIP Willie.

CaptJohn

I wasn't sure if I'd like it but it was quite a compelling watch.

CaptJohn

I once stood near him in his coaching days at "Colliers Park" (Wrexham's training ground at the time) watching a Burnley youth team play Wrexham. He was giving one of his team some stick and got a mouthful back. He went mad and threatened to wash the players mouth out with soap if he did it again. D...

CaptJohn

It's a balancing act whilst juggling and so far ALK have managed to keep the balls in the air. AP seems to be an experienced administrator and didn't run for the hills when we were relegated the first time. He's shown some resilience so I personally will give him the benefit of the doubt but woe bet...

CaptJohn

When I first saw the title I thought it might have been the name of some African player we were looking at

CaptJohn

"Share salt, share sorrow!" I was brought up to never hand the salt cellar over to another person at the dinner table. Always put it down on the table in front of them if they ask you to pass it.

CaptJohn

Not quite a hotel but the "Agnes Blackadder" halls of residence at St Andrews takes some beating. Fruit, cereals & different types of milk, fruit juice, lots of breads and pastries, porridge and a buffet containing the "Fully Monty" including Haggis. During the summer months when the students are aw...

CaptJohn

Kevin Kennerley

CaptJohn

I've got a reasonable record of predicting winners. At Royal Liverpool the other year we were discussing who'd win on the the train to Hoylake and I said I fancied Harman. He was 200-1 at the time and I never got round to putting on a bet :( Last year I fancied Souffle but once more I didn't have a ...

CaptJohn

I voted for the Wolves 0-4 win because it contained a very rare event of a 1st half hat-trick. Chris Wood take a bow.

CaptJohn

I think that the govt is worried that Putin is about to invade and wants to make sure the roads are impassible to his tanks. They're doing a pretty good job.

CaptJohn

Andreshotboots wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 01, 2025 1:38 pm
That's the bloody problem for us Brits, any sort of short/ medium length flight from Britain to Europe usually crosses French ATC.at some point so they really do hold all the cards as it causes multi National disruption..

Solution: "Go west!" Simples

CaptJohn

So not Benson, not Cavanagh, but Bond. Amazing. I never expected anything from Benson or Cavanagh so they didn't let me down. I got really excited about the appointment of Bond and felt really dejected and disappointed with how it all went. Perhaps if Kevin Reeves hadn't been injured it might have ...

CaptJohn

I've really enjoyed this thread and how opinions differ. In terms of football played it has to be Adamson for me but for excitement Mullen and Coyle are worth a shout. I loved the Dyche era but it was never sustainable. Harry Potts was wonderful with limited resources but a pipeline of great youngst...

CaptJohn

Spike wrote: ↑
Sun Jun 22, 2025 7:44 pm
El Greco

Used to go there after a match and have one of their ham and beetroot baps and a cup of tea. Long time ago.

CaptJohn

Vitinho played for Botafago last night when they beat PSG in the US.

CaptJohn

Frank Casper. I believe it was around £30K from Rotheram. What a wonderful player.

Colin Waldron was another of that era.

CaptJohn

Of the current crop I think Tresor has been unlucky along with Ramsey. Beyer could fall into the same category but had a good start under Kompany. Ade Akinbiyi did start with a bang that had us all wondering.

CaptJohn

Pretty much the same as me. I am not against this per se. But we have to be realistic. His intentions are and will always be for his investment group first. Not BFC. Correct, he's a business man. He may have developed an affection for Burnley in some way but making money is his ultimate objective. ...

CaptJohn

I remember seeing him at the Wilderspool Stadium back in the 60s. It was a long slog in those days without the 5 tackle rule and he was in the thick of it.

CaptJohn

That's the reason of course why so many people need wheelchair assistance nowadays. Not because they're in any way disabled, but because they are unable to do the course of an hour+ queuing with a mile or so walking in between times. If they could find a more efficient queuing system for check-in, ...

CaptJohn

Way too young to die. I've been to three funerals in the past couple of months and every single one of them was younger than me

CaptJohn

I was hoping he was going to win but his pulled drive on the 1st into the trees was horrendous. He did well to find his ball let alone walk away with a par. Looking forward to Oakmont this Thursday but can't realistically see past a Scottie Scheffler win.

CaptJohn

Winning "The Open" at St Andrews. That walk down the 18th over the Swilken Bridge with massed crowds either side applauding. Brings goose bumps.

CaptJohn

Having had a vacation rental property listed with Airbnb I personally would not use them to rent with. Our experience was that the clientele were not the type we wanted and we very quickly de-listed the property. They are not the easiest company to deal with from a property owner perspective. VRBO o...

CaptJohn

TheFamilyCat wrote: ↑
Sat May 31, 2025 12:07 am
I must admit, my memories of that 3-3 draw aren't quite so fond.

I don't have good memories of my visits to Oldham. They can rot in hell from my perspective.

CaptJohn

Chelski looking decidedly second bestski at present.

CaptJohn

fidelcastro wrote: ↑
Tue May 27, 2025 8:49 am
Probably so idiots, who saw a rumour online, didn't start using it as an excuse to attack mosques and asylum centres.

As long as they are fair and report other colour/races immediately, I have no issue with it. If not we are indeed living in a two tier system.

CaptJohn

The Police have opened up a massive can of worms here by indicating the colour of the alleged perpetrator. I expect them to carry on doing this for every suspect they arrest going forwards but of course they won't, will they.

CaptJohn

VAR: Villa Are Robbed.

CaptJohn

If you're on a budget and fancy North Wales why not plan a weekend in Chester and play Chester GC and Wrexham GC. Both are in good nick at the moment (I'm a member of both) and reasonably priced plus you get a good choice of accommodation, to suit all budgets.

CaptJohn

Definitely hire a car at the airport. All the big agencies have cars at the airport and it's easy to get to. That way you won't have any transfer charges to get to your accommodation. Also there are lots of attractions off the beaten track such as "Boggy Creek" air boat tours which is great fun. Wit...

CaptJohn

Parkinson at Wrexham. Done a great job of handling successive promotions. Of course he's been backed financially but has spent wisely and has a great understanding of the game and how to manage players. I'll be watching with interest as to how they get on in the Championship next season.

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