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by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 23, 2025 11:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Loum Tchaouma
Replies: 14
Views: 913

Re: Loum Tchaouma

Looks a talent and I think the club are trying to figure out his position. I know he came to the club with a bit of a “he can play anywhere across the front line”, but I think Parker sees him as a Hannibal type player.
by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 23, 2025 6:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Sunderland - Player Ratings
Replies: 87
Views: 4346

Re: Burnley v Sunderland - Player Ratings

Dubravka 7 Walker 8 Ekdal 9 Esteve 8 Hartman 8 Cullen 10 Ugochukwu 7 JBL 6 Hannibal 7 Anthony 8 Foster 8 Sonne 7 Laurent 7 I thought we were absolutely outstanding in the second half after a very flow first half. Cullen I have to give 10 out of 10 to after a top class midfield performance and then ...
by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 23, 2025 5:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs The Black Cats ~ Match Thread
Replies: 339
Views: 8354

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs The Black Cats ~ Match Thread

Great performance and if I’m honest Sunderland didn’t even look close to beating us today
by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 23, 2025 4:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs The Black Cats ~ Match Thread
Replies: 339
Views: 8354

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs The Black Cats ~ Match Thread

I think when Borja is fit and I have said it before would play Foster as one of the wide men as our wingers have not looked threatening in two games now Honestly I would probably play foster in ten. He picks the ball up well and attacks the space. Not sure how his passing will be in that role but I...
by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 23, 2025 4:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs The Black Cats ~ Match Thread
Replies: 339
Views: 8354

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs The Black Cats ~ Match Thread

I like Hannibal and I can see what he offers us off the ball but he’s so incredibly limited in possession. I’m starting to think a creative number 10 could be a fairly important position that needs filling from the 2 games we have seen so far.
by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 23, 2025 3:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs The Black Cats ~ Match Thread
Replies: 339
Views: 8354

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs The Black Cats ~ Match Thread

I would be tempted to bring on both Edwards and Tchouna second half.

Both of the wide players have looked really average
by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 23, 2025 3:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs The Black Cats ~ Match Thread
Replies: 339
Views: 8354

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs The Black Cats ~ Match Thread

These are the kind of games we need a Tresor/Edwards.

We need players that can work in tight spaces in the final third
by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 23, 2025 1:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs The Black Cats ~ Match Thread
Replies: 339
Views: 8354

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs The Black Cats ~ Match Thread

CoolClaret wrote:
Sat Aug 23, 2025 1:51 pm
-------Dubravka
Walker-Ekdal-Esteve-Hartman
-----Lesley-Cullen
JBL--Hannibal-Anthony
--------Foster

I think?
Physically that midfield should give Sunderland some real problems
by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 23, 2025 1:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Team News vs The Mackems
Replies: 64
Views: 6504

Re: Team News vs The Mackems

Firthy wrote:
Sat Aug 23, 2025 11:59 am
God I hope not. Way too negative for this match
I think that’s an aggressive team.
by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 23, 2025 11:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Team News vs The Mackems
Replies: 64
Views: 6504

Re: Team News vs The Mackems

Think it will be a back 5

Dubravka
Sonne, Walker, Ekdal, Esteve, Hartmann
Ugochukwa, Cullen,
Edwards, Foster, Anthony
by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 23, 2025 9:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bronwhill confirms departure
Replies: 204
Views: 20224

Re: Bronwhill confirms departure

He will have an host of offers on the table but this is his last European pay day at 29 so he will want it to be right. I personally think he will end up in Italy or France and definitely not the MLS or Far East. That will be his last move not this. So your logic is he is going to go to a league th...
by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 23, 2025 8:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonight's Football
Replies: 89
Views: 2721

Re: Tonight's Football

Anyone else buzzing for today’s game?

I have a feeling we are going to see a Ugochukwa master piece
by Newcastleclaret93
Fri Aug 22, 2025 8:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonight's Football
Replies: 89
Views: 2721

Re: Tonight's Football

West Ham look crap. But they have enough in there squad to turn it round with a decent manager.

Potter to be sacked by next week
by Newcastleclaret93
Thu Aug 21, 2025 10:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: We should be used to slow Premier League starts by now
Replies: 37
Views: 2140

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

Apart from the two relegation seasons since Dyche took over, we weren't involved in relegation fights. In fact, the five seasons prior to our 2021/22 relegation yielded an average league position of precisely 13th. I think transfer fees since then have more than doubled. There were a total of 368 t...
by Newcastleclaret93
Thu Aug 21, 2025 9:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Koleosho goes back to Espanyol in a loan deal
Replies: 33
Views: 2151

Re: ARTICLE: Koleosho goes back to Espanyol in a loan deal

"One or two decent games" Just no point responding to that. You've got the dig in at me you couldn't wait to make (fidel too), happy to let you have that. Yep one or two decent games. In the prem he was quick and agile but produced nothing. Championship he was slower and was rightfully dropped at t...
by Newcastleclaret93
Thu Aug 21, 2025 9:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Koleosho goes back to Espanyol in a loan deal
Replies: 33
Views: 2151

Re: ARTICLE: Koleosho goes back to Espanyol in a loan deal

fidelcastro wrote:
Thu Aug 21, 2025 9:43 pm
Loves Koleosho but hates Parker.

It's a strange logic.
Just weird, consistently makes out like he’s this amazing young talent.

He’s quick, that’s pretty much all he has to his game at the moment.
by Newcastleclaret93
Thu Aug 21, 2025 9:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Koleosho goes back to Espanyol in a loan deal
Replies: 33
Views: 2151

Re: ARTICLE: Koleosho goes back to Espanyol in a loan deal

Absolute joke What is your love in with this bloke? He’s had one or two decent games for us. He’s got like four goal contributions in his career. He needs to go somewhere to play games as he 100% won’t play for us this season. I could totally understand it if he had the quality of Danny ings or Mcn...
by Newcastleclaret93
Thu Aug 21, 2025 9:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Team News vs The Mackems
Replies: 64
Views: 6504

Re: Team News vs The Mackems

Back five for me.
by Newcastleclaret93
Thu Aug 21, 2025 5:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Koleosho gone
Replies: 66
Views: 4616

Re: Koleosho gone

This is the best situation for everyone. Goes on loan plays regularly and hopefully becomes a better player. We then either sell him for big money or he integrates back into the team. Absolutely zero point him staying in the squad at Burnley as he’s arguably 5th or 6th choice (potentially even 7th)....
by Newcastleclaret93
Tue Aug 19, 2025 2:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.
Replies: 845
Views: 162795

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

Not a link so apologies for putting it in here.

But does anyone else think the blocks are falling into place for a tella return?

Leverkusen stocking up on players in that area, and seemingly we are moving a few out.
by Newcastleclaret93
Tue Aug 19, 2025 11:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.
Replies: 845
Views: 162795

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

matttheclaret wrote:
Mon Aug 18, 2025 9:35 pm
Linked with Bobby Thomas via Pete O'Rourke. Not the best source, admittedly
Am I right in thinking he’s played predominantly in a back 5 for Coventry?

Potentially not a bad signing if that’s the case.
by Newcastleclaret93
Mon Aug 18, 2025 11:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What do we need
Replies: 132
Views: 5554

Re: What do we need

Creative midfielder we have needed one since Defour left
by Newcastleclaret93
Mon Aug 18, 2025 7:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lyle Foster
Replies: 128
Views: 7314

Re: Lyle Foster

If anyone wants to know how hard this league is for strikers, look at how the 70m Gyokeres played yesterday. He looked like an absolute donkey
by Newcastleclaret93
Sun Aug 17, 2025 8:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bronwhill confirms departure
Replies: 204
Views: 20224

Re: Bronwhill confirms departure

I hope he ends up at a good club, was brilliant for us in the Championship, undefeated against that lot and Captain when we won the league at Ewood and last season was the difference in so many games for us. Scored the two goals that got us promoted. I still think he'll go to the MLS Could see him ...
by Newcastleclaret93
Sun Aug 17, 2025 6:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TODAYS FOOTY
Replies: 73
Views: 2335

Re: TODAYS FOOTY

Goodclaret wrote:
Sun Aug 17, 2025 6:20 pm
Ha ha, thought the same. I know it's the first time I've seen him at this level but he looks nowhere near. His touch and clumsy movement does not give you the impression he's going to be a star. Which is nice. As I hope Arsenal win nothing again this season.
He was awful tonight
by Newcastleclaret93
Sun Aug 17, 2025 5:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TODAYS FOOTY
Replies: 73
Views: 2335

Re: TODAYS FOOTY

I’m think Gyokeres has quickly found out this isn’t the Portuguese farmer league haha
by Newcastleclaret93
Sun Aug 17, 2025 5:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TODAYS FOOTY
Replies: 73
Views: 2335

Re: TODAYS FOOTY

I don’t get how that isn’t a foul on the keeper?
If we had done that to United it 100% would have been a free kick.
by Newcastleclaret93
Sun Aug 17, 2025 2:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TODAYS FOOTY
Replies: 73
Views: 2335

Re: TODAYS FOOTY

Said it before the season started, if we want to stay up Brentford are the team to beat.
by Newcastleclaret93
Sun Aug 17, 2025 2:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.
Replies: 845
Views: 162795

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

billyhamilton82 wrote:
Sun Aug 17, 2025 2:17 pm
Doesn't make sense to loan out Koleosho as he is under 21 he doesn't take up any space in the squad, he's essentially a free hit.

I'm sure we could utilise his pace and workrate.
Think it’s more for his career, he needs to be playing week in week out. Not the occasional five mins here or there
by Newcastleclaret93
Sun Aug 17, 2025 2:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spurs v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 58
Views: 5356

Re: Spurs v Burnley - Player Ratings

Directly responsible for the third how? We’re playing a back 5, Esteve follows the lone striker high, there should be more than enough cover behind to deal with 1 player. I’d agree if we were playing a back four and Esteve did that but typically one centre half in a 5 back will press forward at tim...
by Newcastleclaret93
Sun Aug 17, 2025 10:09 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Do we go with a back four against Sunderland?
Replies: 65
Views: 3350

Re: Do we go with a back four against Sunderland?

Hope so. Seems really odd that we've got two defenders who've played more league minutes this season than last season. May be controversial but I feel like if you make 13 signings you should improve your team rather than changing formation to fit in last season's reserves. I think it’s less finding...
by Newcastleclaret93
Sun Aug 17, 2025 8:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Do we go with a back four against Sunderland?
Replies: 65
Views: 3350

Re: Do we go with a back four against Sunderland?

Exactly my thoughts. Think it’s more tweaks to personnel in the 11 (Ugochukwu, Roberts/Tuanzebe and possibly Larsen/Tchaouna for more goal threat than Hannibal, though he was also part of our impressive off the ball work). You ‘could’ also go with Larsen as a hybrid right wing back / winger for Son...
by Newcastleclaret93
Sun Aug 17, 2025 7:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Do we go with a back four against Sunderland?
Replies: 65
Views: 3350

Re: Do we go with a back four against Sunderland?

Dubravka Walker Ekdal Steve Hartman Cullen Les Hannibal JBL Foster Anthony I would be tempted by that team. Looks pretty strong all over. However I thought yesterday’s system produced some decent football against a very good side. So I’m torn between the two formations I’m tending to lean towards y...
by Newcastleclaret93
Sun Aug 17, 2025 7:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spurs v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 58
Views: 5356

Re: Spurs v Burnley - Player Ratings

KRBFC wrote:
Sat Aug 16, 2025 11:16 pm
Shocked that some have given Ekdal and Sonne a 7 (good). How can a centre half largely responsible for conceding 3 goals be rated as good?
Tbf KRBFC you rated Esteve a 7 when he was directly responsible for the 1st and 3rd.

You’re not marking Ekdal and Esteve with the same metrics.
by Newcastleclaret93
Sun Aug 17, 2025 7:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Premier league ones to watch
Replies: 0
Views: 385

Premier league ones to watch

Has anyone caught the eye so far?

I’ve managed to watch a few of the games and so far I thought Ekitike, Reijnders and Kudus all look like immense signings for there respective clubs.

Props to city they look like they might have made the signing of the summer with that lad. Looks a top top player.
by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 16, 2025 9:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread
Replies: 686
Views: 14497

Re: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread

I think it was probably esteves poorest game for us but I don’t think Ekdal played well either, it seemed had the role of marking richarlison and seemed to be nowhere near tight enough, just imagine what Haaland would do to him. I agree with all of the above. Watching the match highlights Esteve re...
by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 16, 2025 9:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread
Replies: 686
Views: 14497

Re: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread

After re watching the goals, it surprises me how little people are talking about Esteves performance.

At fault for the 1st and 3rd. Ekdal recieved a lot of stick throughout the match thread and player ratings but on second viewing Esteve really struggled.
by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 16, 2025 9:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lyle Foster
Replies: 128
Views: 7314

Re: Lyle Foster

Shaggy wrote:
Sat Aug 16, 2025 9:06 pm
Selling or releasing would be even better
If after today you honestly believe this and are not just a troll then you need to change sport.

You’re honestly clueless.

Our best player by a mile
by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 16, 2025 6:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spurs v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 58
Views: 5356

Re: Spurs v Burnley - Player Ratings

Dubravka - 6 nothing he could do for the three goals Sonne - 6 I thought he was ok first half but struggled second Walker - 6 again just steady (although it was clear he is much more comfortable on the ball than either Ekdal or Esteve Ekdal 5 - I thought he looked exposed on a couple of occasions a...
by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 16, 2025 6:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spurs v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 58
Views: 5356

Re: Spurs v Burnley - Player Ratings

Dubravka - 6 nothing he could do for the three goals Sonne - 6 I thought he was ok first half but struggled second Walker - 6 again just steady (although it was clear he is much more comfortable on the ball than either Ekdal or Esteve Ekdal 5 - I thought he looked exposed on a couple of occasions an...
by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 16, 2025 5:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread
Replies: 686
Views: 14497

Re: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread

123EasyasBFC wrote:
Sat Aug 16, 2025 5:26 pm
Biggest positive of the day was fosters performance, if we can have a sharp foster with broja as one of the 10e then I feel they can have a good partnership.
I agree, thought he showed real signs of being a good striker at this level.

This style certainly suits him
by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 16, 2025 4:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread
Replies: 686
Views: 14497

Re: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread

World class goal.

Shame because we have played some really good stuff here
by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 16, 2025 3:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread
Replies: 686
Views: 14497

Re: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread

Not the result we want but that was a great performance and I think we could nick a goal
by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 16, 2025 3:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread
Replies: 686
Views: 14497

Re: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread

I’m really happy with this performance
by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 16, 2025 3:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread
Replies: 686
Views: 14497

Re: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread

CoolClaret wrote:
Sat Aug 16, 2025 3:34 pm
Foster is causing Romero some problems. Let's hope he can find his shooting boots...
Really think counter attacking football suits Foster to a tee
by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 16, 2025 3:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread
Replies: 686
Views: 14497

Re: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread

Really growing into the game.

Foster looks to have lost a bit of weight. Looking really sharp
by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 16, 2025 3:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread
Replies: 686
Views: 14497

Re: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread

Growing into the game
by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 16, 2025 3:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread
Replies: 686
Views: 14497

Re: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread

I honestly don’t think we have been that bad? Reading this messageboard it’s like we have been crap
by Newcastleclaret93
Sat Aug 16, 2025 3:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread
Replies: 686
Views: 14497

Re: Spuds v Super Clarets Match Thread

Tbf the defence was stretched because we gave the ball away in a stupid position under no pressure.

First match nerves for Esteve I think. Got to hope it settles down a little