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by kentonclaret
Fri Aug 22, 2025 9:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonight's Football
Replies: 89
Views: 2708

Re: Tonight's Football

Deathtrip wrote:
Fri Aug 22, 2025 9:01 pm
And Jamie Redknapp is just a bellend
He struggles to tie his own shoelaces :lol:
by kentonclaret
Fri Aug 22, 2025 7:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PREMIER LEAGUE PREDICTION LEAGUE - Matchday 2 predictions
Replies: 4058
Views: 304393

Re: PREMIER LEAGUE PREDICTION LEAGUE - Matchday 2 predictions

Friday 22 August West Ham 1 Chelsea 2 Saturday 23 August Manchester City 2 Tottenham 2 Bournemouth 2 Wolverhampton 1 Brentford 1 Aston Villa 2 Burnley 1 Sunderland 1 Ballard {16 minutes} Arsenal 2 Leeds United 1 Sunday 24 August Crystal Palace 1 Nottingham Forest 1 [NAP] Everton 1 Brighton 1 Fulham ...
by kentonclaret
Thu Aug 21, 2025 6:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: W H Smith
Replies: 46
Views: 3180

Re: W H Smith

claretonthecoast1882 wrote:
Thu Aug 21, 2025 4:24 pm
You and me both, Mrs asked me to pick some up, I bought a book of 6 1st class stamps and gave £10. While waiting for my change I was asked for another 20p.

I thought they were about half that price.
The Penny Black eh!

We won’t be seeing those days again :lol:
by kentonclaret
Wed Aug 20, 2025 4:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.
Replies: 845
Views: 162678

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

Big Vinny K wrote:
Wed Aug 20, 2025 4:38 pm
I think you well know that the thread is not for voicing your opinions on what position you think koleosho should be playing or your opinions on the manager.
Give it a rest.
Thread Bugs.

Pesky little critters aren’t they. :twisted:
by kentonclaret
Tue Aug 19, 2025 6:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: We should be used to slow Premier League starts by now
Replies: 37
Views: 2139

Re: We should be used to slow Premier League starts by now

fidelcastro wrote:
Tue Aug 19, 2025 5:51 pm
I got pelters for suggesting that on Saturday.

I'd love to know where people think our first three points are coming from, if Sunderland isn't a must win.
For Burnley it’s certainly a must not lose given that Sunderland would already have opened a 6 point gap after just 2 games.
by kentonclaret
Mon Aug 18, 2025 3:52 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Espanyol
Replies: 128
Views: 6889

Re: Espanyol

Longsider wrote:
Sun Aug 17, 2025 10:54 pm
We are not the shiny new thing anymore.
Been watching too much Toy Story :lol:
by kentonclaret
Sun Aug 17, 2025 6:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Three word honest reactions
Replies: 107
Views: 7945

Re: Three word honest reactions

Bring Back Brownhill
by kentonclaret
Sun Aug 17, 2025 3:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TODAYS FOOTY
Replies: 73
Views: 2333

Re: TODAYS FOOTY

Brentford, Wolves and West Ham are the teams the promoted clubs have to target, in order of likelihood. IMHO. UTC. I have a feeling that Brentford will have strengthened significantly before the window closes. Quattara, their recent £42.5m acquisition signed too late to make his debut for Brentford...
by kentonclaret
Sat Aug 16, 2025 6:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Three word honest reactions
Replies: 107
Views: 7945

Re: Three word honest reactions

Lacked cutting edge
by kentonclaret
Sat Aug 16, 2025 9:59 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Too many new players?
Replies: 22
Views: 2025

Re: Too many new players?

Expect a few more incoming in the next weeks before the window closes judging by Scott Parker’s comments.
by kentonclaret
Sat Aug 16, 2025 9:02 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Support for Scott Parker.
Replies: 27
Views: 2123

Re: Support for Scott Parker.

Yeah definitely going to be a few 0-0s again. I heard a stat the other day that the last (only) time Parker had a full season in the Premier League- with Fulham- they scored a total of 9 goals at home all season! That is correct Fulham were one of the 3 lowest scoring teams at home that season alon...
by kentonclaret
Fri Aug 15, 2025 9:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonight's Football. Season opener
Replies: 89
Views: 2914

Re: Tonight's Football. Season opener

Burnley Ace wrote:
Fri Aug 15, 2025 9:13 pm
Really? The defending for that second goal was woefull, Liverpool are just too big strong and fast. This could be a rout.
You could be right Bournemouth are all over them. :lol:
by kentonclaret
Fri Aug 15, 2025 7:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PREMIER LEAGUE PREDICTION LEAGUE - Matchday 2 predictions
Replies: 4058
Views: 304393

Re: PL Pre season predictions & Game Week 1 predictions

Predications Final League position 20th Burnley Home Wins 4 Burnley Away Wins 2 Top 3 PL ARSENAL, LIVERPOOL, CHELSEA Bottom 3 PL WEST HAM, SUNDERLAND, BURNLEY Friday 15 August Liverpool 2 Bournemouth 1 Saturday 16 August Aston Villa 2 Newcastle 1 Brighton 2 Fulham 1 Sunderland 1 West Ham 0 Tottenham...
by kentonclaret
Tue Aug 12, 2025 10:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Isak
Replies: 37
Views: 2646

Re: Isak

Isak is determined to leave Newcastle and sign for Liverpool whilst Wissa is determined to leave Brentford and sign for Newcastle.
What their clubs actually want is immaterial it seems if players are able to force these moves through.
by kentonclaret
Sun Aug 10, 2025 5:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Foxes v Owls
Replies: 38
Views: 2213

Re: Foxes v Owls

It's amazing what adversity can do. The entire team and support is together and the players are probably giving more because of it. Leicester have gone into this game as the overwhelming 1/12 favs with Wednesday priced up at 20/1. A certain degree of complacency has probably crept into the Leiceste...
by kentonclaret
Sun Aug 10, 2025 5:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Foxes v Owls
Replies: 38
Views: 2213

Re: Foxes v Owls

I know they haven’t won the game but every pundit having Sheffield Wednesday to finish 24th just shows how clueless they all are Sheff Wed looking good and well done to all fans in the stadium I wonder if anyone has done the double? Leicester to win the Championship and Sheffield Wednesday to be re...
by kentonclaret
Sun Aug 10, 2025 10:52 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Parker post match v Lazio
Replies: 37
Views: 3447

Re: Parker post match v Lazio

Maresca said himself that all the Chelsea players on the way out were training alone. Good for him that he only has to concentrate on players he will use, but not helpful for Les and Brojas pre season. Xhaka will have been training with Leverkusen so won't have the same problem. It's an irrelevant ...
by kentonclaret
Sat Aug 09, 2025 10:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Parker post match v Lazio
Replies: 37
Views: 3447

Re: Parker post match v Lazio

Not long before the there's an international break. I suspect we'll see the new signings starting after that once they've got a good month's training with the team under their belt. There is a reason why it is beneficial to get new players in as early as possible getting them up to full fitness and...
by kentonclaret
Fri Aug 08, 2025 3:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Championship
Replies: 56
Views: 3446

Re: The Championship

I honestly cannot see Southampton making top 6. They’re taking a massive gamble with their manager. Reims (2022-24) Still became the youngest manager in Europe’s top 5 leagues when he took over the Reins at Reims taking them on a 19 match unbeaten streak. Lens (2024-25) Still managed them for a sea...
by kentonclaret
Sat Aug 02, 2025 5:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England India 5th test
Replies: 264
Views: 9034

Re: England India 5th test

England treated with disdain by Washington.

First Trump now Sundar. :(
by kentonclaret
Sat Aug 02, 2025 11:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England India 5th test
Replies: 264
Views: 9034

Re: England India 5th test

Several dropped catches by England players this series claiming they lost the ball in the bright sun or floodlights when boundary fielding.
Presumably the expensive sunglasses perched on the top of caps are just a fashion statement and serve no practical purpose?
by kentonclaret
Thu Jul 31, 2025 8:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Dodgson returns to League One with Stockport
Replies: 17
Views: 2203

Re: ARTICLE: Dodgson returns to League One with Stockport

It was also announced yesterday that Stockport had taken Lowe on loan from Stoke, he scored a shedload of goals in the first half of last season for Walsall before being recalled in January. Challinor is an excellent manager who has this amazing record of either getting a team promoted automatically...
by kentonclaret
Mon Jul 28, 2025 5:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Wednesday on Saturday
Replies: 23
Views: 3964

Re: ARTICLE: Wednesday on Saturday

With 14/15 players departing Sheffield Wednesday and no incomings never was the phrase “down to the bare bones” seemingly more appropriate.
by kentonclaret
Mon Jul 28, 2025 9:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: UEFA European Women's Championship
Replies: 501
Views: 15318

Re: UEFA European Women's Championship

Steddyman wrote:
Sun Jul 27, 2025 10:08 pm
So proud of the ladies. They never know when they are beaten. Lucy Bronze is an incredible warrior, and to then learn she played the whole tournament with a broken tibia!
She should be given a bronze plaque to celebrate such an achievement.
by kentonclaret
Sun Jul 27, 2025 10:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v India 4th Test
Replies: 160
Views: 7160

Re: England v India 4th Test

Further to my above post I would just add that we have seen 4 Test matches in this Series thus far and just a single draw.
by kentonclaret
Sun Jul 27, 2025 10:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v India 4th Test
Replies: 160
Views: 7160

Re: England v India 4th Test

A look at the County Championship Division 1 Table shows that a drawn match is the most likely result. Of the 10 teams they have all drawn more matches than they have won (apart from Somerset who have won 4 and drawn 4). Unlike Test matches they only span 4 and not 5 days to get a result.
by kentonclaret
Sun Jul 27, 2025 6:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v India 4th Test
Replies: 160
Views: 7160

Re: England v India 4th Test

The oval is an absolute road also. The last county championship game at the Oval saw Surrey score 820-9 the third highest ever score in this country. Wouldn’t be surprised if it’s another draw. If I was searching for a meaningless stat as far as this Test Series goes that would top the bill. Those ...
by kentonclaret
Sun Jul 27, 2025 5:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v India 4th Test
Replies: 160
Views: 7160

Re: England v India 4th Test

Brilliant Test Series thus far and great credit to India that we move on to the Oval for a 5th and final Test that is not a dead rubber.
Be interesting to see the lineups for that game.
by kentonclaret
Sat Jul 26, 2025 4:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Friendlies (and I guess match thread)
Replies: 222
Views: 14080

Re: Today's Friendlies (and I guess match thread)

claretlegend wrote:
Sat Jul 26, 2025 4:40 pm
Is Tresor on yet?
He’ll be the last Resort. ;)
by kentonclaret
Thu Jul 24, 2025 5:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sheffield Weds in trouble
Replies: 80
Views: 12912

Re: Sheffield Weds in trouble

claretonthecoast1882 wrote:
Wed Jul 16, 2025 2:31 pm
Is it wrong to be looking at the odds of 5/4 for them to be relegated as an investment opportunity
Hope you didn’t spend too long looking since they are now long odds on with most High Street bookmakers (4/9 with William Hill).
by kentonclaret
Thu Jul 24, 2025 12:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v India 4th Test
Replies: 160
Views: 7160

Re: England v India 4th Test

martin_p wrote:
Thu Jul 24, 2025 12:46 pm
Looking at him out in the middle I’m pretty sure he will miss the rest of the series.
Undoubtedly that will be the case that he will not play in the 5th Test and will only play as a batter in the rest of this game.
by kentonclaret
Thu Jul 24, 2025 12:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v India 4th Test
Replies: 160
Views: 7160

Re: England v India 4th Test

Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:
Thu Jul 24, 2025 8:57 am
Reports saying Pant has a fractured toe and will obviously miss rest of the series.
Hold the back page on that :lol:
by kentonclaret
Wed Jul 23, 2025 5:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Gloucester v Lancs
Replies: 26
Views: 2012

Re: Gloucester v Lancs

Presumably this is the next round of County matches being played with the Kookaburra ball where huge batting totals don’t count for much. Middlesex scored over 600 before declaring. The problem being that the opposition then goes on to occupy the crease and put on a big total.
by kentonclaret
Wed Jul 23, 2025 11:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.
Replies: 845
Views: 162678

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

jedi_master wrote:
Tue Jul 22, 2025 2:23 pm
McGrath originally linked Vardy as well as Wilson, you wonder if there’s a possibility there as time is shifting on and he’s still without a deal.
William Hill currently quoting odds of 22/1 against Vardy joining Burnley.
But in football you never know.
by kentonclaret
Mon Jul 21, 2025 6:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Update on Burnley's Finances.
Replies: 196
Views: 10323

Re: Update on Burnley's Finances.

The most shocking bit for me is that we have spend £250m on transfers in the last 5 years just to end up with a top end championship squad. I haven’t checked it out but I would imagine that most clubs considered as “established” in the PL have spent well in excess of that figure. Bournemouth, for e...
by kentonclaret
Mon Jul 21, 2025 5:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Update on Burnley's Finances.
Replies: 196
Views: 10323

Re: Update on Burnley's Finances.

That is correct and very valid, however I will counter that with saying that football in this country has moved on in the past half dozen years, as much as at any time in the past thirty. The new owners upsetting the settled top four/six has pushed things on financially for everyone, it's become a ...
by kentonclaret
Mon Jul 21, 2025 3:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Big bags
Replies: 22
Views: 1876

Re: Big bags

Mean bigger bonuses for Ryanair staff ;)
by kentonclaret
Mon Jul 21, 2025 3:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Update on Burnley's Finances.
Replies: 196
Views: 10323

Re: Update on Burnley's Finances.

Whilst playing in the Championship fans on here stress as to whether we will be able to bounce straight back up which, they tell us, is vital for the financial stability of the club. Having come straight back up it seems that the financial worries over the club’s future still persist. By the sounds ...
by kentonclaret
Sun Jul 20, 2025 7:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Big bags
Replies: 22
Views: 1876

Re: Big bags

Unless you’re a West Brom fan no Baggies allowed. :oops:
by kentonclaret
Sun Jul 20, 2025 5:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Old wifes tales.
Replies: 35
Views: 2533

Re: Old wifes tales.

midlander63 wrote:
Sat Jul 19, 2025 11:06 pm
My mum was very superstitious - she said that if you hang out the washing and a bird shits on it that's good luck
Gives it that “whoosh of freshness” :lol:
by kentonclaret
Sat Jul 19, 2025 5:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley Games Prediction League.
Replies: 51
Views: 1023

Re: Burnley Games Prediction League.

The other game always provided the opportunity for some alternative selection so please add my name to the list of punters. Cheers Steve
by kentonclaret
Wed Jul 16, 2025 12:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Indies vs Australia
Replies: 16
Views: 1377

Re: West Indies vs Australia

This latest Test debacle from the West Indies helps to mask the real problems that Australia have with their batting lineup. Khawaja and Konstas hardly inspire at the top of the order with Konstas recording ducks in 2 of his last 4 Test innings and Khawaja reaching the veteran stage.
by kentonclaret
Mon Jul 14, 2025 6:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: adeola friday
Replies: 35563
Views: 2784926

Re: adeola friday

Intergalactic
by kentonclaret
Sun Jul 13, 2025 7:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wimbledon
Replies: 19
Views: 1464

Re: Wimbledon

With everything wrong with this country at the moment, a bit of quintessential Britishness isn't a bad thing on occasion. The traditional “Summer Season” of British sports featuring events such as Royal Ascot, Henley Royal Regatta and Cowes Week are as much about fashion and style as they are about...
by kentonclaret
Sun Jul 13, 2025 4:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England vs India Third test
Replies: 315
Views: 14710

Re: England vs India Third test

Buxtonclaret wrote:
Sun Jul 13, 2025 3:25 pm
My thoughts there.
Reckon we need 300, or thereabouts.
I note Stuart Broad, when asked, keeps lowering the target he would be happy for India to chase in this game. His last estimate was 230.
by kentonclaret
Sun Jul 13, 2025 12:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England vs India Third test
Replies: 315
Views: 14710

Re: England vs India Third test

How can a sub be a specialist wicket keeper ? can’t bowl or bat but they can wicket keep ? Then the wicket keeper (pant) doesn’t field but then is totally fresh and ready to bat As I understand it if Jamie Smith was injured the umpires would not allow England a replacement wicket keeper as other pl...
by kentonclaret
Sat Jul 12, 2025 9:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Robot hoovers
Replies: 13
Views: 1382

Re: Robot hoovers

Buying a robot vacuum cleaner was the highlight of my week.

Things are picking up. :lol:
by kentonclaret
Sat Jul 12, 2025 7:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wimbledon
Replies: 19
Views: 1464

Re: Wimbledon

Naive of Evian 8-)