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by CleggHall
Wed Aug 13, 2025 11:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: Burnley FC vs “High-Profile Home Friendly”
Replies: 8
Views: 936

Re: REPORT: Burnley FC vs “High-Profile Home Friendly”

A good detailed report on the whole day’s experience but did the fiancée like it?!
by CleggHall
Tue Aug 12, 2025 10:59 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Spotland cup date for the under-21s
Replies: 66
Views: 2615

Re: ARTICLE: Spotland cup date for the under-21s

Spotland or Willbutts Lane grand old ground, up the Dale!
by CleggHall
Thu Aug 07, 2025 12:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Experienced goalkeeper Dúbravka signs in
Replies: 85
Views: 6054

Re: ARTICLE: Experienced goalkeeper Dúbravka signs in

An excellent signing, experienced and a very fair price.
by CleggHall
Wed Aug 06, 2025 12:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Guardian has us finishing 20th
Replies: 50
Views: 3026

Guardian has us finishing 20th

The Guardian in its season’s preview has us finishing 20th - what do they know?
by CleggHall
Sun Aug 03, 2025 6:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England India 5th test
Replies: 264
Views: 8864

Re: England India 5th test

Poor selection, Bethell and Overton have not played red ball cricket this year and it shows!
by CleggHall
Thu Jul 31, 2025 11:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bobby Seith news
Replies: 14
Views: 2015

Re: Bobby Seith news

Yes another one caught in Bob Lord’s crossfire.
A tidy player, glad he has reached a ripe old age.
by CleggHall
Sat Jul 26, 2025 5:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Our greatest goalscorer Willie Irvine dies
Replies: 127
Views: 5661

Re: ARTICLE: Our greatest goalscorer Willie Irvine dies

Hat trick at White Hart Lane in 4-3 defeat in the 1960s lives in my memory, RIP Willie.
by CleggHall
Wed Jul 16, 2025 6:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Out of my tiny mind - YT
Replies: 151
Views: 23853

Re: Out of my tiny mind - YT

A bit harsh on Walker, a 90+ England cap man who could prove a very good signing. West Auckland World Cup win is much celebrated in the north east. Agree that we have had a decent transfer session so far but fully agree with your views on the differences between clubs spending over £50 million on on...
by CleggHall
Wed Jul 16, 2025 6:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wayne Hennessy Retires
Replies: 9
Views: 1015

Re: Wayne Hennessy Retires

Saved a few in the penalty shoot out at SJP in League Cup tie, Charlie Taylor clinched the tie for us.
Hennessey has had a decent career.
by CleggHall
Fri Jul 04, 2025 3:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v India - 2nd Test
Replies: 191
Views: 8911

Re: England v India - 2nd Test

Yes a nice turnaround, responsible batting from Smith and Brook, a long way to go though.
by CleggHall
Sat Jun 28, 2025 10:02 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jimmy Anderson book
Replies: 8
Views: 1531

Re: Jimmy Anderson book

No nothing on Langer’s dossier, what did it say about Jimmy?
by CleggHall
Fri Jun 27, 2025 10:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jimmy Anderson book
Replies: 8
Views: 1531

Re: Jimmy Anderson book

Yes he obviously likes Broad particularly his blue eyes!
I jest not.
by CleggHall
Fri Jun 27, 2025 8:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jimmy Anderson book
Replies: 8
Views: 1531

Jimmy Anderson book

Just read this, outstanding cricketer but riddled with self doubt. Upset with enforced England retirement given to him in Manchester pub by Stokes, Key and Baz, truanting from St Teds, roughing up adult batsmen in Burnley nets, Lancs and England dressing rooms. Much technical stuff on fast bowling, ...
by CleggHall
Sat Jun 21, 2025 9:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v India
Replies: 146
Views: 8317

Re: England v India

Brook a very lucky boy, caught off a no ball in the last over, irresponsible youth!
by CleggHall
Sun Jun 15, 2025 7:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The end of conversations
Replies: 47
Views: 3838

Re: The end of conversations

…..goodbye, cheerio, see you!
by CleggHall
Tue Jun 10, 2025 4:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sir Billy Boston
Replies: 18
Views: 1548

Re: Sir Billy Boston

Yes nice analogy Tony, anyone would like Boston and Douglas on their side.
by CleggHall
Tue Jun 10, 2025 3:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sir Billy Boston
Replies: 18
Views: 1548

Sir Billy Boston

Finally knighted at the palace today, some 40 years too late. Discriminated against in Cardiff so moved to Wigan and rugby league. Prolific try scorer, unstoppable on his day, I saw a linesman break his leg avoiding Billy at Rochdale Hornets. A supreme gentleman arise Sir Billy.
by CleggHall
Sun Jun 08, 2025 7:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v West Indies - 2nd t20
Replies: 12
Views: 562

Re: England v West Indies - 2nd t20

A pity that WIndies always fall short, was at Riverside on Friday where it was a similar story. England bat well down the order but the bowling is average and we are being flattered by the opposition.
by CleggHall
Wed Jun 04, 2025 1:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Michael Carrick
Replies: 74
Views: 5045

Re: Michael Carrick

A pity, nice guy but after a good 1st year Boro’s results just not good enough.
by CleggHall
Tue Jun 03, 2025 2:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v West Indies - 1st ODI
Replies: 49
Views: 3408

Re: England v West Indies - 1st ODI

Clive rattled the roof tiles of a house adjacent to one of Kent’s out grounds in the 70s, occupant woman refused to return the balls until he was out!
by CleggHall
Mon Jun 02, 2025 10:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v West Indies - 1st ODI
Replies: 49
Views: 3408

Re: England v West Indies - 1st ODI

Pulled a stump out of the ground and smacked Ces Abrahams over the head with it during a Central Lancs League game and he branded his wife with a hot iron. The stump incident was against Leslie Warburton at Littleboro (I was there) but there may have been others. A fiery little bowler, a firecracke...
by CleggHall
Thu May 29, 2025 7:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v West Indies - 1st ODI
Replies: 49
Views: 3408

Re: England v West Indies - 1st ODI

This will kill international cricket, first Zimbabwe then the West Indies, glad I didn’t pay.
India should give us a game however.
by CleggHall
Thu May 29, 2025 11:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Telegraph article on Lancashire Cricket ....
Replies: 3
Views: 879

Re: Telegraph article on Lancashire Cricket ....

A good article but a sorry story, cricket is less important at Old Trafford which has seemingly become a concert venue and hotel business.
by CleggHall
Sun May 18, 2025 3:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brian Glanville RIP ...
Replies: 12
Views: 2219

Re: Brian Glanville RIP ...

Wrote 1960s book “The rise of Gerry Logan”, football book loosely based on Gerry Hitchens, a decent read.
by CleggHall
Sat May 17, 2025 11:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brian Glanville RIP ...
Replies: 12
Views: 2219

Re: Brian Glanville RIP ...

Old school in most respects, a fine obituary writer and long time goalie for Corinthian Casuals. RIP
by CleggHall
Wed May 14, 2025 6:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Eddie Howe
Replies: 35
Views: 3582

Re: Eddie Howe

Eddie Howe simply a nice guy, I had pneumonia and was treated in the RVI last year, an excellent hospital.
by CleggHall
Wed May 07, 2025 8:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Interview with Matt Williams
Replies: 43
Views: 7618

Re: Interview with Matt Williams

Impressive, an honest informative interview.
Talks very highly of the manager and the chairman, but no we wouldn’t be satisfied with a nil all draw with Man Utd in November. They are there for the taking!
by CleggHall
Wed Apr 30, 2025 9:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Maxime Estève Scouting Report
Replies: 21
Views: 4385

Re: Maxime Estève Scouting Report

An excellent player but a hogwash report full of jargon and ill-defined terms.
by CleggHall
Sun Apr 27, 2025 9:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: A perfect end to a special week
Replies: 13
Views: 1674

Re: REPORT: A perfect end to a special week

Excellent report, one of your best.
by CleggHall
Wed Apr 23, 2025 9:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Out of my tiny mind - YT
Replies: 151
Views: 23853

Re: Out of my tiny mind - YT

Sums it up well Mike, workmanlike grafters who gave their all for a full season. 4 promotions is more than anyone could ask for, Burnley are indeed in the top 20 English football teams. Up the Clarets!
by CleggHall
Fri Apr 18, 2025 8:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PREVIEW: Good Friday in Watford
Replies: 1
Views: 784

Re: PREVIEW: Good Friday in Watford

Watching cricket Durham v Yorks at the Riverside but with one eye at Watford!
by CleggHall
Thu Apr 17, 2025 9:38 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Josh Brownhill interview
Replies: 27
Views: 4680

Re: Josh Brownhill interview

A good interview, sensible lad who speaks well, whatever the future, Josh Brownhill has been a key Burnley player.
by CleggHall
Wed Apr 09, 2025 6:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: Pride Park Point
Replies: 12
Views: 1975

Re: REPORT: Pride Park Point

A poor night’s football, dreadful game but OK result!?
by CleggHall
Sun Mar 30, 2025 6:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cec Wright (Rip)
Replies: 10
Views: 1537

Re: Cec Wright (Rip)

A fantastic fast bowling pro in both Lancs leagues, played on into a late age, cricket was in his soul. RIP
by CleggHall
Thu Mar 27, 2025 7:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Peter Lever RIP
Replies: 30
Views: 2445

Re: Peter Lever RIP

gsyclaret wrote:
Thu Mar 27, 2025 6:27 pm
Went to school with his brother Roger. used to open the batting with him for the school team, he was a batsman who bowled a bit, and yes they were both yorkies.
RIP Peter
Had a brother Colin who played minor counties cricket then a very successful professional at Heywood.
by CleggHall
Thu Mar 27, 2025 11:38 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Peter Lever RIP
Replies: 30
Views: 2445

Peter Lever RIP

Todmorden born Peter Lever died earlier today, an excellent fast bowler in the 60s/70s for Lancashire and England, deserved more caps. Retired to Rochdale area I believe.
by CleggHall
Wed Mar 19, 2025 2:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Out of my tiny mind - YT
Replies: 151
Views: 23853

Re: Out of my tiny mind - YT

Nice that you highlight Brownhill’s goal scoring productivity, an excellent player who flies below the horizon, also the scandalous Newcastle Saudis who go unnoticed at SJP.
by CleggHall
Sun Mar 16, 2025 8:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: Clarets win again in Wales
Replies: 3
Views: 982

Re: REPORT: Clarets win again in Wales

Nice that you mentioned the late Leighton James, what an exciting player, a firm favourite at Turf Moor but not the best centre half at Hartlepool!
by CleggHall
Sun Mar 16, 2025 9:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Scott Parker in a sentence
Replies: 75
Views: 5035

Re: Scott Parker in a sentence

Sound as a pound!
by CleggHall
Thu Mar 06, 2025 11:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: A winning night in Cardiff
Replies: 9
Views: 1693

Re: REPORT: A winning night in Cardiff

Thanks Tony, you deserve a lie-in!
by CleggHall
Tue Mar 04, 2025 9:48 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Out of my tiny mind - YT
Replies: 151
Views: 23853

Re: Out of my tiny mind - YT

Yes Mike “relax and enjoy the football “ never happens these days.
A disappointing day out but thanks for sharing it with us, utc.
by CleggHall
Mon Mar 03, 2025 3:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tomorrow's game on TV?
Replies: 38
Views: 4019

Re: Tomorrow's game on TV?

Understand your frustration Tony, it’s like herding cats and we do need some looking after.
by CleggHall
Mon Mar 03, 2025 11:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Villa at home
Replies: 18
Views: 2612

Re: Villa at home

They’ll give Villa a game, Preston a tough side on their own patch!
by CleggHall
Sun Mar 02, 2025 12:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: Desperate Dreadful Deepdale Disaster
Replies: 70
Views: 4974

Re: REPORT: Desperate Dreadful Deepdale Disaster

The team selection and performance showed a lack of respect to the travelling supporters, the FA Cup and indeed Preston. A mistake to withdraw Hannibal, he should have been in the team and up for it. We conceded before kick off!
by CleggHall
Fri Feb 28, 2025 6:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PREVIEW: Deepdale Part Two – A first ever FA Cup clash
Replies: 8
Views: 796

Re: PREVIEW: Deepdale Part Two – A first ever FA Cup clash

The Finney - McIlroy head’s up, ask your Dad or Grandad!?
by CleggHall
Fri Feb 28, 2025 2:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Guardian cup review
Replies: 10
Views: 1264

Re: Guardian cup review

A nice historical article, always good to be reminded of our early 60s success.
by CleggHall
Fri Feb 28, 2025 2:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jos Buttler stands down
Replies: 16
Views: 1514

Re: Jos Buttler stands down

A good decision, excellent 1 day batsman but very poor captain. Replacement will be difficult to find
by CleggHall
Sun Feb 23, 2025 12:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: Clarets finally hit the Turf Moor goal trail
Replies: 3
Views: 944

Re: REPORT: Clarets finally hit the Turf Moor goal trail

An excellent report on an excellent evening! Keep ‘em coming.
by CleggHall
Sat Feb 22, 2025 10:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England vs Australia Champions Trophy
Replies: 21
Views: 2041

Re: England vs Australia Champions Trophy

Good fight back by England 169 for 2, Duckett 75, Root 50
by CleggHall
Tue Feb 18, 2025 4:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Big Match revisited QPR v Burnley 1974/5
Replies: 7
Views: 1189

Re: Big Match revisited QPR v Burnley 1974/5

An excellent side despite previous week’s loss to Wimbledon, great wing play from James and Thomas but finishing much like 2025!