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by Swizzlestick
Thu Sep 11, 2025 12:09 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Steve Cooper
Replies: 18
Views: 2826

Re: Steve Cooper

I would never comment on Coopers appearance just the fact he seems to get lots of opportunities Maybe he's just lucky? It’s not like he’s getting another Premier League gig here. If anything, it might be considered surprising he’s going to Brondby considering he took Forest from relegation candidat...
by Swizzlestick
Mon Sep 08, 2025 11:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.
Replies: 1473
Views: 262075

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

Woodleyclaret wrote:
Mon Sep 08, 2025 9:38 pm
Mike Tressor will still be here next week.
Do feel he has strong ‘six month loan deal to Kasimpasa’ energy.
by Swizzlestick
Fri Sep 05, 2025 10:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Broja
Replies: 40
Views: 7226

Re: Broja

I think we can take online Albanian fan comments about a friendly game where a player is clearly playing his way back to fitness with a massive pinch of salt.
by Swizzlestick
Wed Sep 03, 2025 8:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What now for James Trafford?
Replies: 123
Views: 7625

Re: What now for James Trafford?

Like I said. He would have been told what was happening. They’re looking at, at least 48 games. Both will get game time. People are just taking it as Pep has said to him he’s number 1, then signed another gk behind his back. Won’t have happened. Dunno, that does appear to be exactly what’s happened.
by Swizzlestick
Mon Sep 01, 2025 12:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Deadline Day
Replies: 157
Views: 17393

Re: Deadline Day

I think we're probably doing everything possible to get Tresor out the door. SP basically said that the other day.
by Swizzlestick
Mon Sep 01, 2025 10:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Deadline Day
Replies: 157
Views: 17393

Re: Deadline Day

billyhamilton82 wrote:
Mon Sep 01, 2025 10:00 am
Linked earlier in the window.

Not beyond the realms of possibility but would mean shifting Worrall out to make space in the squad.

Definitely what we need IMO
AC Milan have made a bid for Gomez.
by Swizzlestick
Sun Aug 31, 2025 7:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Where to eat in Burnley ?
Replies: 32
Views: 2901

Re: Where to eat in Burnley ?

Not sure if we just went on a bad day, but experienced some of the worst service ever in a restaurant when we went to the Palazzo a few weeks back. Food was ok, but we were literally having to remind them to bring drinks and correct incorrect orders all meal. The food was good in the Little White Ho...
by Swizzlestick
Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Man U - Match Thread
Replies: 708
Views: 19465

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Man U - Match Thread

They've still got plenty of quality, but I'm amazed he's dropped his £70m striker again. Also Dorgu, who I thought had been one of their better players. Seems wedded to 3-4-3. Keep it tight for half an hour and you never know.
by Swizzlestick
Sat Aug 30, 2025 8:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Will Tom Heaton play his first league game for United.
Replies: 5
Views: 1214

Re: Will Tom Heaton play his first league game for United.

I mean, I’d be pretty surprised - more likely Bayandir. As good as Tom was for us, he’s 39 and hasn’t played a league game for about four years.
by Swizzlestick
Thu Aug 28, 2025 2:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Purple Aki
Replies: 19
Views: 2943

Re: Purple Aki

I genuinely thought he’d died 5 or so years ago. Wasn’t he put in hospital after either getting beaten or tased by the rozzers about 10 years ago? Think he may have won a lawsuit over the incident IIRC There's been many fake death stories related to the big man, but I think it's finally come to fru...
by Swizzlestick
Thu Aug 28, 2025 1:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Favourite SHORT songs
Replies: 65
Views: 1995

Re: Favourite SHORT songs

The White Stripes - Fell In Love With a Girl
by Swizzlestick
Mon Aug 25, 2025 12:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sunderland Fans
Replies: 35
Views: 6075

Re: Sunderland Fans

Sarum wrote:
Mon Aug 25, 2025 11:09 am
Let's not overlook the respectful and sporting applause the Sunderland contingent gave Willie before kickoff.
Sort of the bare minimum you’d expect, really.

I was also surprised by how quiet they were considering their numbers.
by Swizzlestick
Sun Aug 24, 2025 6:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Other Football
Replies: 126
Views: 5342

Re: Today's Other Football

Some pressure on United and Amorim next week now.
by Swizzlestick
Sun Aug 24, 2025 10:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Thoughts on Dubravaka's debut?
Replies: 108
Views: 6986

Re: Thoughts on Dubravaka's debut?

Slightly critical of the signing but it’s only fair to say he played well yesterday. Decent save in the first half and generally looked comfortable and commanding, except for one slightly off punch out later on.
by Swizzlestick
Sun Aug 24, 2025 10:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match Day Experience
Replies: 49
Views: 3680

Re: Match Day Experience

It wasn’t too bad but now have a longer walk and takes longer to get off. Liked the pre match music. The goal music was, as it always is, dreadful and tinpot.
by Swizzlestick
Sun Aug 24, 2025 1:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sunderland Fans
Replies: 35
Views: 6075

Re: Sunderland Fans

Usual story. The proper fans are realistic and good to talk to today. The gobby newcomers online were arrogantly caught out and learned a few realities about Premier League football.
by Swizzlestick
Sat Aug 23, 2025 7:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ekdal performance
Replies: 58
Views: 6037

Re: Ekdal performance

Fantastic performance, won everything.
by Swizzlestick
Sat Aug 23, 2025 7:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Granit who?
Replies: 22
Views: 1890

Re: Granit who?

He was alright first half. Second half, pretty anonymous. Not good at all for our second goal.
by Swizzlestick
Sat Aug 23, 2025 6:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Sunderland - Player Ratings
Replies: 101
Views: 21462

Re: Burnley v Sunderland - Player Ratings

Just seen a 5 for Foster and I wonder if I watch the same game.

Dubravka 7
JBL 6
Walker 8
Ekdal 9*
Esteve 8
Hartman 7
Cullen 9
Ugochukwu 8
Hannibal 7
Anthony 8
Foster 8

Sonne 6
Laurent 7
by Swizzlestick
Fri Aug 22, 2025 3:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Nuno
Replies: 24
Views: 2851

Re: Nuno

Nuno has just done a press conference where he's basically confirmed the relationship with the owner has considerably broken down.

While I'm no fan of Marinakis, they have spent quite a bit, despite losing Elanga, so his comments about the squad are slightly odd.
by Swizzlestick
Thu Aug 21, 2025 4:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: W H Smith
Replies: 46
Views: 3474

Re: W H Smith

Hope nobody was paid good money for that rebranding, beacuse it's one of the dullest I've ever seen.
by Swizzlestick
Sat Aug 16, 2025 9:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Thoughts on Dubravaka's debut?
Replies: 108
Views: 6986

Re: Thoughts on Dubravaka's debut?

Wasn’t as convinced by the signing as most seemed to be on here and that remains the case.
by Swizzlestick
Fri Aug 15, 2025 1:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A week on an NHS Ward
Replies: 110
Views: 5745

Re: A week on an NHS Ward

Visitors commanding vacant beds and having races around the corridors. Taking anything that they could get their hands.on, tubes, blankets, towels, bedlin, patients food, clothes etc etc. As somebody who has spent a lot of time on hospital wards, mainly with my partner or daughter, I have never see...
by Swizzlestick
Wed Aug 13, 2025 5:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Muric leaves Ipswich in loan deal
Replies: 36
Views: 2583

Re: ARTICLE: Muric leaves Ipswich in loan deal

He was that rubbish he somehow conspired to get into the PFA Championship team of the year. Must have been paid off by the Kosovan Mafia.
by Swizzlestick
Sun Aug 10, 2025 3:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Announcer Vs Lazio
Replies: 112
Views: 6525

Re: Announcer Vs Lazio

I don’t mind the guy as much as some on here, but it really did seem like he was encountering these names for the first time yesterday, which is incredibly amateur and unprofessional.
by Swizzlestick
Sun Aug 10, 2025 12:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Parker post match v Lazio
Replies: 37
Views: 3515

Re: Parker post match v Lazio

Sunderland were the lowest scorers in the top 6 last season - can’t imagine they’ll be radical shift in emphasis from their manager.
by Swizzlestick
Sun Aug 10, 2025 11:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Heckingbottom on private fitness trainers
Replies: 8
Views: 1239

Re: Heckingbottom on private fitness trainers

He’s totally out of order for calling the guy out by name. It’s his livelihood and if a player wanted to use his services, that’s down to the player. Injuries can happen at any time. Looks like Josh Brownhill and Armando Broja have worked with him so he’s clearly well regarded.
by Swizzlestick
Sat Aug 09, 2025 4:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Lazio ~ Match Thread
Replies: 186
Views: 12062

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Lazio ~ Match Thread

We’ve done alright overall so far but that goal a reminder what quality players can do in a split second. Class from Pedro
by Swizzlestick
Sat Aug 09, 2025 3:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Lazio ~ Match Thread
Replies: 186
Views: 12062

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Lazio ~ Match Thread

Walker’s class is very evident.
by Swizzlestick
Sat Aug 09, 2025 3:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Lazio ~ Match Thread
Replies: 186
Views: 12062

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Lazio ~ Match Thread

Aye good showing so far. Lots of positives.
by Swizzlestick
Fri Aug 08, 2025 5:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Broja deal
Replies: 65
Views: 5919

Re: ARTICLE: Clarets clinch Broja deal

Very good signing especially if this updated quoted figures are correct. Big increase in physicality in the team this year, good to see.
by Swizzlestick
Fri Aug 08, 2025 12:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bronwhill confirms departure
Replies: 370
Views: 43079

Re: Bronwhill confirms departure

I wouldn't be too cocksure about that whilst there's time. Fair enough if the interest remains solely with leicester but I've got a feeling as targets are missed & the TW draws nearer he'll get picked off by somebody he's good enough as a bench option for a mid to lower PL team. Cocksure about what...
by Swizzlestick
Fri Aug 08, 2025 11:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bronwhill confirms departure
Replies: 370
Views: 43079

Re: Bronwhill confirms departure

You get the impression his agents have been writing cheques that they can't cash. The only club I've seen with concrete interest are Leicester but that would just be a bizarre move consider he had a Premier League contract on the table for him.
by Swizzlestick
Thu Aug 07, 2025 12:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Experienced goalkeeper Dúbravka signs in
Replies: 85
Views: 6810

Re: ARTICLE: Experienced goalkeeper Dúbravka signs in

Solid signing for a season, I suppose. We definitely needed a legitimate #1. I don't know why but I just don't share everyone else's delight. For some reason, I didn't fancy him at all. I saw him as a bit lightweight, at times, in the limited amount I saw him last 5 or 6 years. Glad to be wrong. I ...
by Swizzlestick
Wed Aug 06, 2025 10:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Chelsea midfielder Ugochukwu becomes a Claret
Replies: 83
Views: 6295

Re: ARTICLE: Chelsea midfielder Ugochukwu becomes a Claret

Steve doing the hard sell too, what a guy.

Welcome Lesley!
by Swizzlestick
Wed Aug 06, 2025 12:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hartman
Replies: 73
Views: 5046

Re: Hartman

Glad our players are ambitious if anything. The link to the full quote is here, which I imagine has also been translated from Dutch. https://sportwitness.co.uk/burnley-sign ... o-manager/
by Swizzlestick
Mon Aug 04, 2025 2:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.
Replies: 1473
Views: 262075

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

Mixed reviews from Saints fans though they were a bit of a basket case.
by Swizzlestick
Mon Aug 04, 2025 11:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window
Replies: 8356
Views: 1021317

Re: Summer transfer window

I'm a little concerned about his age, but he should be a good, solid experienced option.

Johansson is expected to leave Stoke this summer - he's somebody I like, but there's the obvious issue of no PL experience.
by Swizzlestick
Mon Aug 04, 2025 10:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Zaroury
Replies: 28
Views: 3828

Re: Zaroury

Yeah, he was a different player after the World Cup in Qatar. A massive shame because he was electric for us before that.
by Swizzlestick
Thu Jul 31, 2025 3:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Wednesday on Saturday
Replies: 23
Views: 3993

Re: ARTICLE: Wednesday on Saturday

What a mess. Club is being run into the ground.
by Swizzlestick
Tue Jul 29, 2025 10:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window
Replies: 8356
Views: 1021317

Re: Summer transfer window

I'm with NewClaret on this, I've no idea how he's done at Leverkusen, but I certainly remember him getting plenty of stick from Arsenal fans when he was there. Not saying he won't be good for Sunderland, mind Xhaka was and is a very good player, but I remember a lot of flak from Arsenal fans as he ...
by Swizzlestick
Mon Jul 28, 2025 8:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Warrington Rylands vs Burnley XI - Tuesday 7.30PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1250

Re: Warrington Rylands vs Burnley XI - Tuesday 7.30PM

BobLordsPencil wrote:
Mon Jul 28, 2025 6:25 pm
My step lad plays for one of the Rylands kids teams, good little set up they have there
First team managed by Neil Reynolds and assistant Mike Faulkner who were previously at FC United of Manchester. Know Mike well, top guy.
by Swizzlestick
Tue Jul 15, 2025 3:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Massengo moves to the Bundesliga
Replies: 32
Views: 2594

Re: ARTICLE: Massengo moves to the Bundesliga

bodge wrote:
Tue Jul 15, 2025 3:01 pm
Inevitable after his training ground scrap with Connor, wish him all the best, he made a real effort to understand the area and people.
Is this common knowledge??

All the best to him - took the time to learn about and respect the town and club.
by Swizzlestick
Tue Jul 15, 2025 11:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: One realistic signing
Replies: 25
Views: 3361

Re: One realistic signing

Cyril Eboki Poh
by Swizzlestick
Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Amdouni serious injury?
Replies: 150
Views: 12610

Re: Amdouni serious injury?

He just posted this on his Instagram
by Swizzlestick
Sat Jul 12, 2025 7:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: JBL is back with the Clarets
Replies: 109
Views: 8197

Re: ARTICLE: JBL is back with the Clarets

superdimitri wrote:
Sat Jul 12, 2025 5:56 pm
Stuggart fans seem to rate him as a squad player but they think they have our pants down for the fee.
Their manager is heavily focusing on youth which explains his involvement there.
He's probably a bit better than Anthony.
They think they’ve had our pants down for a fee of €4m??
by Swizzlestick
Thu Jul 10, 2025 10:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ELO tonight
Replies: 23
Views: 3159

Re: ELO tonight

Please can someone explain what has or hasn't happened? ELO cancelled tonight’s gig at the very last minute. Jeff Lynne had been struggling with an injury sustained a few days ago and couldn’t play the guitar properly last night. Probably a step too far for somebody pushing 80 to perform tonight to...
by Swizzlestick
Wed Jul 09, 2025 1:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Oasis
Replies: 385
Views: 31493

Re: Oasis

No I'm not being stupid at all. I'm making a point that people went to hear the band and we're not distracted by social media crap we now have. And yes I'm well aware of when the mobile phone was invented. I wouldn't say most are 'distracted' - people just want to film a significant moment in their...
by Swizzlestick
Tue Jul 08, 2025 4:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Oasis
Replies: 385
Views: 31493

Re: Oasis

The fact there was only one track (ok, two if you include ****** in the Bushes) from a post Be Here Now album tells you everything you need to know about what they think of their later output. Which is a shame, because songs like The Importance of Being Idle, Gas Panic, I''m Outta Time and Falling D...
by Swizzlestick
Sun Jul 06, 2025 10:38 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Obafemi
Replies: 35
Views: 5587

Re: Obafemi

Wasn't he quite a decent player at Swansea? Main issue seemed to be that he’d had some run ins with Russell Martin, the manager at the time. Sometimes a signing doesn’t work out.