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by Swizzlestick
Thu Oct 02, 2025 1:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Steven Fletcher Retires from Football
Replies: 12
Views: 1278

Re: Steven Fletcher Retires from Football

Really good player, you could tell he was a real 'level up' from the signings we'd made previously. Strong and had a great touch. Did have a very good career but could perhaps argue it could have been even better with the ability he had.
by Swizzlestick
Sun Sep 28, 2025 10:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ryder Cup week.
Replies: 246
Views: 7450

Re: Ryder Cup week.

That rule caused a lot of controversy in one of the previous competitions. I think the Americans played an injured player, exacerbated it, then withdrew him for the singles, the resulting half point proving crucial.
by Swizzlestick
Sun Sep 28, 2025 9:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ryder Cup week.
Replies: 246
Views: 7450

Re: Ryder Cup week.

Glad some of you lot aren’t playing 🤣
by Swizzlestick
Sun Sep 28, 2025 7:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: JonJo Shelvey
Replies: 26
Views: 3304

Re: JonJo Shelvey

dermotdermot wrote:
Sun Sep 28, 2025 5:58 pm
What happened to Nathan Redmond? I thought that he might have had something to offer.
Sheffield United took him on trial (when Selles was still manager) but seemingly didn’t offer him a deal. Still without a club.
by Swizzlestick
Sat Sep 27, 2025 7:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Man City vs The SUPER CLARETS - MATCH THREAD
Replies: 349
Views: 10290

Re: Man City vs The SUPER CLARETS - MATCH THREAD

Holmechapel wrote:
Sat Sep 27, 2025 6:15 pm
Do you reckon he was a Parker signing ? I don’t.
And yet Parker is choosing him ahead of Edwards, Banel, Tresor…
by Swizzlestick
Sat Sep 27, 2025 5:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Man City vs The SUPER CLARETS - MATCH THREAD
Replies: 349
Views: 10290

Re: Man City vs The SUPER CLARETS - MATCH THREAD

Foshiznik wrote:
Sat Sep 27, 2025 5:17 pm
It appears Ekdal has been filed with Muric as one who can’t be critiqued.
Muric gets absolute pelters on here 🤣
by Swizzlestick
Sat Sep 27, 2025 5:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Potter sacked
Replies: 50
Views: 3594

Re: Potter sacked

Became a journo favourite because he’s somewhat erudite and his success in Sweden was a bit of a novelty for an English manager. But when you actually look at his record, there’s nothing really there - ok at Swansea, very mixed at Brighton (had a good season with them but also nearly took them down)...
by Swizzlestick
Thu Sep 25, 2025 10:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Anass zaroury
Replies: 25
Views: 3686

Re: Anass zaroury

FCBurnley wrote:
Thu Sep 25, 2025 10:11 pm
Did we give him away or get a fee ?
£7m fee I think
by Swizzlestick
Tue Sep 23, 2025 8:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Training ground Guru podcast: Tom Heaton
Replies: 18
Views: 1785

Re: Training ground Guru podcast: Tom Heaton

welsbyswife wrote:
Mon Sep 22, 2025 5:20 pm
Not the same as playing though is it?
It’s not, but he’s probably weighed it up and thought comfortable guaranteed salary, and no doubt getting a lot of assistance and advice re transferring to a coaching role once he retires, is worth it.
by Swizzlestick
Mon Sep 22, 2025 5:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Turns out John Cooper-Clarke does want to go to Burnley
Replies: 17
Views: 2296

Re: Turns out John Cooper-Clarke does want to go to Burnley

Saw him way back in the early 00's supported by Frank Sidebottom (RIP) somewhere in Manchester - was in great form back then but he must be cracking on a bit now.
by Swizzlestick
Mon Sep 22, 2025 9:23 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best song intros?
Replies: 134
Views: 3116

Re: Best song intros?

morpheus2 wrote:
Mon Sep 22, 2025 8:22 am
Off the top of my head -
Led Zep - Good Times Bad Times
Led Zep - Black Dog
Led Zep - Babe I'm Gonna Leave You
Immigrant Song, too.
by Swizzlestick
Sat Sep 20, 2025 9:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Florentino Luis
Replies: 49
Views: 5878

Re: Florentino Luis

Was fantastic, especially considering the early yellow and the conditions.
by Swizzlestick
Sat Sep 20, 2025 9:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kyle Walker
Replies: 73
Views: 5069

Re: Kyle Walker

Just oozes PL class and nous. Exactly what we needed for this campaign.
by Swizzlestick
Sat Sep 20, 2025 5:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dubravka
Replies: 37
Views: 3641

Re: Dubravka

Fantastic today in tricky conditions. Instills confidence.
by Swizzlestick
Fri Sep 19, 2025 9:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best song intros?
Replies: 134
Views: 3116

Re: Best song intros?

Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird
Radiohead - Everything in its Right Place
by Swizzlestick
Fri Sep 19, 2025 9:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best song intros?
Replies: 134
Views: 3116

Re: Best song intros?

Talking Heads - Road to Nowhere
by Swizzlestick
Thu Sep 18, 2025 8:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The greatest non-Burnley central strikers you've seen play
Replies: 56
Views: 1994

Re: The greatest non-Burnley central strikers you've seen play

Best centre forward display I’ve seen on the Turf, certainly up there at least, was Harry Kane when he scored the hat trick back in 2017. Wasn’t just his goals, his off the ball movement and general link up play was world class.
by Swizzlestick
Thu Sep 11, 2025 12:09 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Steve Cooper
Replies: 18
Views: 2921

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: 270100

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: 7456

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: 124
Views: 8864

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: 18326

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: 18326

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: 3114

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: 23473

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: 1242

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: 3063

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: 2443

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: 6278

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: 5781

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: 7412

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: 3889

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: 6278

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: 6322

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: 1990

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: 30948

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: 2981

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: 3676

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: 7412

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: 6332

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: 2707

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: 7015

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: 3627

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: 1273

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: 12782

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: 12782

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: 12782

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: 6105

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: 388
Views: 46551

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: 388
Views: 46551

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.