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by maccclaret
Sat Aug 30, 2025 9:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Manchester United v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 63
Views: 4263

Re: Manchester United v Burnley - Player Ratings

Dubravka 8
Walker 6
Ekdal 7
Esteve 6
Hartmann 6
Bruun Larsen 5
Cullen 8
Ugochukuwana 7
Hannibal 6
Anthony 7
Foster 8

Subs:
Tchuoana 7
by maccclaret
Fri Aug 29, 2025 9:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sheff Utd
Replies: 24
Views: 7176

Re: Sheff Utd

How can I like that Biggleswade Claret has liked both the yo and the yo?
by maccclaret
Mon Aug 18, 2025 2:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: A harsh lesson on opening day
Replies: 18
Views: 2048

Re: REPORT: A harsh lesson on opening day

Our success or otherwise will depend on how quickly the players and manager learn and adjust.

I fancy we will see more adjustments than we did 2 seasons ago.

I too saw plenty of positives on Saturday.
by maccclaret
Sat Aug 16, 2025 6:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spurs v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 58
Views: 5438

Re: Spurs v Burnley - Player Ratings

Dubravka 6
Sonne 6
Walker 7
Ekdal 7
Esteve 6
Hartman 6
Cullen 8
Laurent 7
Hannibal 6
Anthony 7
Foster 7

Subs:
Ugochukwu 7
Bruun Larsen 6
Flemming 6
Tchaouna 6
by maccclaret
Sat Aug 16, 2025 6:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 8 second rule
Replies: 74
Views: 7182

Re: 8 second rule

I suspect it won’t be enforced so fastidiously after 10 games. It was clear that it will affect the pattern of play out from the back once teams have worked out how to effectively press. It will also affect what keepers do when they catch the ball. A couple of times today Dubravka caught the ball an...
by maccclaret
Tue Aug 12, 2025 10:09 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New venue for Sunderland v Burnley
Replies: 27
Views: 3893

Re: New venue for Sunderland v Burnley

It'd be an away game and I suspect that tickets might get to open sale.
by maccclaret
Sat Aug 09, 2025 11:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley cryptic tweet
Replies: 46
Views: 5263

Re: Burnley cryptic tweet

boatshed bill wrote:
Fri Aug 08, 2025 9:02 pm
Would prefer B Bumble and the Stingers. "Nut-Rocker"

You'd have to be 70+ to remember them :D
You don’t have to be 70+ to remember
“We are the Burnley, the Burnley FC” derived from it; 60- I’ll give you, but not 70+ for the terrace classic.
by maccclaret
Tue Jul 29, 2025 5:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Martin ONeills views on promoted reans
Replies: 18
Views: 3393

Re: Martin ONeills views on promoted reans

I think that there’s not many more than 80k people wouldn’t agree with him.

Sunderland and Leeds are MASSIVE clubs, and deserve to be in the First Division by default.
by maccclaret
Sat Jul 26, 2025 4:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fantastic four
Replies: 6
Views: 1802

Re: Fantastic four

I believe it’s a fantastic three in possession
by maccclaret
Sat Jul 26, 2025 1:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window
Replies: 8356
Views: 1001532

Re: Summer transfer window

agreenwood wrote:
Sat Jul 26, 2025 11:00 am
I work for a company that cleans private jets and whilst cleaning one that landed in Blackpool last night, we found an Ikea receipt for Swedish Meatballs.

Make of that what you will.
I work for a Swedish meatball company and we’ve just had an order for 400 tins from the Keirby.
by maccclaret
Fri Jul 25, 2025 4:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wordle, just not my day
Replies: 17
Views: 1514

Re: Wordle, just not my day

A gofer is what you are in your first weeks/month in the factory. It’s the person who gets sent for the striped paint or left handed screwdriver or long stand.
by maccclaret
Fri Jul 18, 2025 10:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blackpool v Burnley reserves 1981
Replies: 45
Views: 2076

Re: Blackpool v Burnley reserves 1981

Off topic, but why do/did they always state the team colours in programmes and, in this case, team sheets?

I can’t imagine anyone turning up to this game and wondering which team was which.
by maccclaret
Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Played for Burnley, born in Blackburn
Replies: 31
Views: 2302

Re: Played for Burnley, born in Blackburn

Clarets4me wrote:
Wed Jul 16, 2025 9:08 pm
Kevin Hird, born in Colne, played for both Clubs
And Colne
by maccclaret
Thu Jul 03, 2025 9:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.
Replies: 1453
Views: 248282

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

Andy Diouf’s Burnley move risks falling through…. Looks like agent talk to me https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2025/andy-dioufs-burnley-move-risks-falling-through/ "This form of ultimatum has not gone down well with the player’s entourage," As if paying agent's fees wasn't bad enough; we've go...
by maccclaret
Sat Jun 21, 2025 2:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v India
Replies: 146
Views: 8493

Re: England v India

Can 430-3 to 471 a/o be classed as a collapse?
by maccclaret
Wed Jun 11, 2025 9:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wordle today
Replies: 48
Views: 5939

Re: Wordle today

Today’s is a preview of next season’s third kit.
by maccclaret
Sat May 24, 2025 11:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Neville refused access at Forest
Replies: 69
Views: 5780

Re: Neville refused access at Forest

beddie wrote:
Sat May 24, 2025 7:51 am
So if a Forest supporter criticised Marinarkis would he ban them as well.
There are, sadly, plenty of examples of owners banning fans for expressing opinions they disagreed with.
by maccclaret
Wed May 21, 2025 12:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pre-season Game
Replies: 24
Views: 3933

Re: Pre-season Game

A very big name?
Hope it’s more entertaining than our 0-0 against them at the end of January.
by maccclaret
Tue May 20, 2025 11:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I couldn't wait
Replies: 19
Views: 3147

Re: I couldn't wait

burnley007 wrote:
Tue May 20, 2025 2:04 pm
Does 6th get us into Europe?
It's a solid start.
16th or 17th appears to be enough to get into Europe.

Which was clearly the intention of UEFA expanding the competitions and qualification criteria. Imagine not having massive teams like Man U or Spurs playing in the “champions” league.
by maccclaret
Wed Apr 30, 2025 9:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Under-21s set for first of two semi-finals
Replies: 126
Views: 6302

Re: ARTICLE: Under-21s set for first of two semi-finals

ClaretTony wrote:
Wed Apr 30, 2025 9:05 pm
We were doing well I thought up to the pen but never really seemed to recover from it.
Spot on (pardon the pun). We had the better of the second half until then. I thought we shut down their long balls very effectively after half time.
by maccclaret
Wed Apr 30, 2025 9:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Under-21s set for first of two semi-finals
Replies: 126
Views: 6302

Re: ARTICLE: Under-21s set for first of two semi-finals

Good performance against a forward line of 3 first teamers.

Casper made 3 or 4 good saves.
by maccclaret
Wed Apr 30, 2025 8:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Under-21s set for first of two semi-finals
Replies: 126
Views: 6302

Re: ARTICLE: Under-21s set for first of two semi-finals

Healy Byrne on for Balogun
by maccclaret
Wed Apr 30, 2025 8:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Under-21s set for first of two semi-finals
Replies: 126
Views: 6302

Re: ARTICLE: Under-21s set for first of two semi-finals

Savage and McMahon Brown off
by maccclaret
Wed Apr 30, 2025 8:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Under-21s set for first of two semi-finals
Replies: 126
Views: 6302

Re: ARTICLE: Under-21s set for first of two semi-finals

burnleytom wrote:
Wed Apr 30, 2025 7:56 pm
I’m at the game. Good crowd; might be the only Burnley fan 🤣
No you’re not!

UTC
by maccclaret
Wed Apr 30, 2025 7:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Under-21s set for first of two semi-finals
Replies: 126
Views: 6302

Re: ARTICLE: Under-21s set for first of two semi-finals

Their LW replaced Kolli on Saturday and their RW was on the bench.

Emerson Sutton and Daniel Bennie.

And their 8 was on the bench as well - Kieran Morgan.
by maccclaret
Wed Apr 30, 2025 7:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Under-21s set for first of two semi-finals
Replies: 126
Views: 6302

Re: ARTICLE: Under-21s set for first of two semi-finals

Leisure wrote:
Wed Apr 30, 2025 7:36 pm
Is the lad upfront for them the same as played against us last Saturday?
Yes it is. Rayan Kolli.
by maccclaret
Wed Apr 30, 2025 7:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Under-21s set for first of two semi-finals
Replies: 126
Views: 6302

Re: ARTICLE: Under-21s set for first of two semi-finals

agreenwood wrote:
Wed Apr 30, 2025 7:33 pm
McMahon-Brown looks sharp - only 16.
Sharp and strong.
by maccclaret
Fri Apr 04, 2025 9:04 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Scott Parker pre-match v Frank Lampard's Coventry City
Replies: 4
Views: 1659

Re: Scott Parker pre-match v Frank Lampard's Coventry City

I hadn’t noticed that Frank Lampard is Coventry manager; that crept under the radar.
by maccclaret
Tue Feb 18, 2025 1:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Scott Parker statistic
Replies: 14
Views: 2755

Re: Scott Parker statistic

TheFamilyCat wrote:
Tue Feb 18, 2025 12:33 pm
And we haven't come up against a team with anyone as good as Salah.
Have you forgotten Andreas Weimann?
by maccclaret
Mon Feb 17, 2025 10:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Any Charlton or Wycombe fans want tickets for our cup game
Replies: 5
Views: 961

Re: Any Charlton or Wycombe fans want tickets for our cup game

If you've suffered through their previous two cup games you're entitled to first dibs for tickets to suffer through another!

Can't imagine there'll be a big clamour given the number of empty seats on Saturday.
by maccclaret
Fri Jan 17, 2025 10:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Man City - Haaland
Replies: 20
Views: 2148

Re: Man City - Haaland

Not many strikers who were world class when they were 20 are still world class when they are 34, Jay Rod excepted.
by maccclaret
Thu Jan 09, 2025 9:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Revolutionary VAR changes
Replies: 16
Views: 1839

Re: Revolutionary VAR changes

I’m a big fan of both codes, and I like being able to hear the conversations when on the telly box, but some video decisions still take a fair old time, particularly in RU. The quality of the officials making the decision and the behaviour of the players is, however, is (generally) vastly better th...
by maccclaret
Tue Dec 17, 2024 2:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: European Super League
Replies: 6
Views: 1086

Re: European Super League

Dark Cloud wrote:
Tue Dec 17, 2024 2:22 pm
I actually thought the "new look" Champions League WAS the European Super League. It certainly looks that way!
It was the ESL until it became apparent that Man City, Ream Madrid and PSG might not qualify for the later stages….
by maccclaret
Sun Dec 15, 2024 2:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Norwich v Burnley Sunday 15th Dec Match thread
Replies: 850
Views: 150728

Re: Norwich v Burnley Sunday 15th Dec Match thread

Conroysleftfoot wrote:
Sun Dec 15, 2024 2:11 pm
I think Humphreys has played rfb for us earlier this season.
Humphreys played all the back four positions against Wolves.
by maccclaret
Wed Dec 11, 2024 8:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Esteve goal kicks
Replies: 22
Views: 2565

Re: Esteve goal kicks

Keeper kicks to a CH, lone forward closes space between CH and GK and forces play up the wing. CH kicks to GK and the lone forward has to decide which out ball to block and play can still advance up the middle or inside channel. Of course any benefit supposes that play does then advance up the pitch...
by maccclaret
Thu Nov 07, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Name the ex Claret
Replies: 8
Views: 1304

Re: Name the ex Claret

Is the number 2 Scott Arfield?
by maccclaret
Sat Nov 02, 2024 9:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Football
Replies: 98
Views: 7135

Re: Today's Football

Thats good feedback macclaret-thank you. Are you a claret based in Kent or near Market Harborough. If the latter then thats re-assuring there is another claret in my immediate area. Let me now Neither! Just fancied a day out at the footy and the pin landed in Tonbridge. I can thoroughly recommend t...
by maccclaret
Sat Nov 02, 2024 6:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Football
Replies: 98
Views: 7135

Re: Today's Football

My local side Harborough FC progress to 2nd round of FA Cup with 4-1 away win, after knocking Bury out of cup last round.Not bad for a side with typical gates of 300-ish. Hope they get one of the league sides next. Its really putting our town on the map And thoroughly deserved their win (I was ther...
by maccclaret
Sat Oct 19, 2024 9:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cost of cricket equipment
Replies: 34
Views: 2683

Re: Cost of cricket equipment

I was a bowler so cheap as chips for me! I did have two bats though. The edges were well knocked in! I came out of retirement a couple of years ago (I’m 51)for one game and loved it. Took some wickets and hit some runs but the next day I was in absolute tatters! The ground behind the stumps gets a ...
by maccclaret
Mon Jul 29, 2024 9:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Oh George Oghani!!
Replies: 20
Views: 3059

Re: Oh George Oghani!!

After a Saturday game in which he had played in he pulled up next to me at the summit traffic lights in an old knackered light blue Vauxhall Chevette. Oh how times have changed in the cars our players drive now !! I found myself sitting next to him in the launderette on Gt Western St during my stud...
by maccclaret
Fri Jul 26, 2024 2:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lowest attendances
Replies: 53
Views: 3633

Re: Lowest attendances

Just to add a bit of interest, the FB page shows the whole 1st round of the 1985/6 Freight Rover tournament. Across the north and south regions, there were 7 scorers who were either ex Clarets or to become Clarets in the future. The teams were: Mansfield Bolton Bolton Blackpool Rochdale Hereford Ha...
by maccclaret
Tue Jul 23, 2024 3:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2024 Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 12275
Views: 1102312

Re: Summer 2024 Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

Claretkid78 wrote:
Tue Jul 23, 2024 3:05 pm
Heard today he's been linked to Leicester??
Fox in the box?
by maccclaret
Fri Jul 12, 2024 3:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2024 Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 12275
Views: 1102312

Re: Summer 2024 Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

Benny practising curling them into the top corner from the left wing?
by maccclaret
Tue Jul 09, 2024 2:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley to use Ticketmaster from next season
Replies: 67
Views: 5006

Re: Burnley to use Ticketmaster from next season

I think the company we used is called Talent. We were one of a number of clubs using it including Hull. I’m not sure who now but I think we can add Leeds and Stoke to the list but there are a good number more. I've just had a mail from Millwall letting me know that Ticketmaster are their new "ticke...
by maccclaret
Fri Jul 05, 2024 9:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Britain's Greatest Ever Sportsperson
Replies: 67
Views: 4753

Re: Britain's Greatest Ever Sportsperson

Geoff Capes