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by Luppy
Sat Aug 30, 2025 8:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: **** VAR
Replies: 237
Views: 7889

Re: **** VAR

We think we have been hard done by - don’t know what you’d think if you’re a Fulham fan tonight. There’s no big club bias though - honest. An absolutely horrendous, ridiculous decision
by Luppy
Sat Aug 30, 2025 6:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Manchester United v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 63
Views: 3980

Re: Manchester United v Burnley - Player Ratings

Dubravka - 8 Walker - 5 - poor today Esteve - 6 Ekdal - 7 Hartman - 6 Cullen - 7 Big Les - 6 Hannibal - 4 JBL - 4 Foster - 8* Anthony - 5 Laurent - 6 Tchuoana - 5 Worrall - 6 Sonne - 6 The way United celebrated after scoring and the game, staggering. Like they had won the Champions League. Shows how...
by Luppy
Sat Aug 30, 2025 5:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: **** VAR
Replies: 237
Views: 7889

Re: **** VAR

Feels like we have been robbed. It was daft of Anthony to hold the shirt but the giving of it as a penalty is unbelievably soft. However, if that is the rule, so be it, penalty.So let's see that rule applied all season to all teams. Let's see a penalty given against Arsenal at the Emirates, City at ...
by Luppy
Tue Aug 26, 2025 11:23 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sunderland Fan Reaction
Replies: 10
Views: 2550

Re: Sunderland Fan Reaction

Can't get my head round these Sunderland fans to be honest They beat West Ham and think they're going to have it easy. Finished 24 points behind us last season, scored 11 goals fewer than us who were supposedly boring, and somehow think they're going to rock up and roll Burnley over without a challe...
by Luppy
Sat Aug 23, 2025 5:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Sunderland - Player Ratings
Replies: 101
Views: 10149

Re: Burnley v Sunderland - Player Ratings

Dubravka 7 - assured JBL - 5 - have to say I’d have hooked him after 45. He did Improve 2nd half but looked way off it Walker 8 - class Ekdal - 9 - won pretty much every challenge and read the game brilliantly Esteve 8 - let’s hope it was just cramp Hartman - 8 - comfortable on the ball. Looks a ste...
by Luppy
Wed Aug 13, 2025 12:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: League Cup 2nd Round Draw
Replies: 74
Views: 6820

Re: League Cup 2nd Round Draw

wilks_bfc wrote:
Tue Aug 12, 2025 10:09 pm
As much I I love seeing us beat them, I want to play them as few a times as possible so we can clock up the “years undefeated” like they did with the 35yrs
I've said this for a very long time now! Why risk it?
by Luppy
Tue Jul 29, 2025 12:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bronwhill confirms departure
Replies: 284
Views: 30849

Re: Bronwhill confirms departure

He's been a great signing for us and he should go with all our best wishes. 100% committed to the very end
by Luppy
Sat Jul 26, 2025 4:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Our greatest goalscorer Willie Irvine dies
Replies: 127
Views: 5890

Re: ARTICLE: Our greatest goalscorer Willie Irvine dies

A claret legend and just a very nice bloke. Sad to hear. RIP Willie
by Luppy
Mon Jun 23, 2025 10:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Favourite ever Burnley manager / era
Replies: 85
Views: 3630

Re: Favourite ever Burnley manager / era

Dyche hands down in terms of what he did at the club overall - on and off the pitch. Training ground development etc is often overlooked. The Mullen years were great because he really did just grab the opportunity and run with it. We were exciting to watch and he brought good times back to the club....
by Luppy
Sun Jun 22, 2025 4:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Our five longest serving players
Replies: 24
Views: 2152

Re: Our five longest serving players

Dara Costelloe?
by Luppy
Thu Jun 19, 2025 12:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Our injured players.
Replies: 36
Views: 3845

Re: Our injured players.

Gifton Noel Williams
Lee Howey - or was he just crap?
Tony Philliskirk

Kevin Reeves was sensational until the career ending injury - had he stayed fit, John Bond's time at Burnley would have been very different I suspect
by Luppy
Mon Jun 16, 2025 12:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Have you ever temporarily stepped away from going to watch the Clarets?
Replies: 71
Views: 3880

Re: Have you ever temporarily stepped away from going to watch the Clarets?

I took a relatively short space of time out from watching - season 2007/08. After the dross served up the previous season, I decided to put my money where my mouth was and not put myself through the pain any longer after travelling to the 2-0 defeat in the opening away game of the season at the migh...
by Luppy
Wed Jun 04, 2025 11:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dregs of society!
Replies: 67
Views: 5859

Re: Dregs of society!

Trashing golf clubs, bowling greens, sports facilities in general, pulling wheelies wrong side of road with no helmets on and no consideration for anyone else, now deliberately killing animals. Usually all in black with hoodies, snoods, balaclavas etc - nothing to see here honestly.... Absolute ****...
by Luppy
Wed Jun 04, 2025 11:04 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Sixteen wins on the road – time to choose the best
Replies: 49
Views: 2738

Re: ARTICLE: Sixteen wins on the road – time to choose the best

QPR for me - totally dominant start to finish
by Luppy
Tue May 20, 2025 12:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Retained list.
Replies: 87
Views: 13373

Re: Retained list.

No real surpsises there - possibly Redmond who if fit would provide some valuable experience. Don't know enough about the younger lads to comment - other than Richardson who on the odd occasion I saw him looked good, injuries have held him back sadly.
by Luppy
Sat May 17, 2025 4:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lancs League 17/5⁷
Replies: 64
Views: 2172

Re: Lancs League 17/5⁷

Noah Priestley is a good player - Stu's lad. Played Yorkshire 2nds
by Luppy
Sat May 03, 2025 4:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - Andrew Kitchen v Millwall
Replies: 30
Views: 1865

Re: RATE THE REF - Andrew Kitchen v Millwall

A - 20
B - 20
C - 18
D - 20

A surprisingly decent game
by Luppy
Sat May 03, 2025 4:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Natasha Bedingfield
Replies: 121
Views: 11764

Re: Natasha Bedingfield

I thought it was pretty well received in the main - fair play to her, she's used to playing in front of a full house that knows who she is and what she sings, out of her comfort zone I'd imagone, I thought she did well.
by Luppy
Sat May 03, 2025 4:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Millwall - Player Ratings
Replies: 35
Views: 3803

Re: Burnley v Millwall - Player Ratings

Trafford - 7

Roberts - 7
CJER - 7
Esteve - 8
Pires - 7

Cullen - 7
Brownhill - 9*
Hannibal - 8

Anthony - 8 - should have had at least a hat trick! What a first touch he has
Barnes - 7 - I thought he had a really good game
Edwards - 6
by Luppy
Fri May 02, 2025 12:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Edward’s Effect….
Replies: 51
Views: 4174

Re: The Edward’s Effect….

The one thing that stands out for me in respect of Anthony is his touch - it's one of the best I've seen in a claret shirt. Up there with Blake in that respect for me
by Luppy
Tue Apr 29, 2025 10:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Referee confirmed for Millwall game
Replies: 16
Views: 2923

Re: Referee confirmed for Millwall game

Christ almighty
by Luppy
Tue Apr 29, 2025 10:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leeds appreciation society
Replies: 90
Views: 9987

Re: Leeds appreciation society

Leeds are a good side, they play attacking football on the front foot. Just like we did the first two games of the season before the squad was ripped up and put back together - Leeds haven't had to contend with that.
by Luppy
Mon Apr 28, 2025 9:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Championship team of the season
Replies: 20
Views: 3098

Re: Championship team of the season

Personally baffled by that selection All about opinions, but - Brownhill - 41 starts, 16 goals, 6 assists Radoni - 42 starts, 7 goals, 12 assists Bellingham - 39 starts, 3 goals, 4 assists I appreciate stats can sometimes be misleading, but surely not by such a chasm? The lad at West Brom, Styles, I...
by Luppy
Sun Apr 27, 2025 12:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - James Linington v QPR
Replies: 12
Views: 1191

Re: RATE THE REF - James Linington v QPR

A - 22
B - 22
C - 22
D - 22

The easiest game he will have officiated all season
by Luppy
Sun Apr 27, 2025 12:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: QPR v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 40
Views: 4294

Re: QPR v Burnley - Player Ratings

An excellent performance all round

Trafford - 8

Roberts - 8
CJER - 8
Esteve - 9
Pires - 8

Cullen - 9
Hannibal - 8
Brownhill - 8

Anthony - 8
Flemming - 8
Koleosho - 9*

Sarmiento - 8
by Luppy
Tue Apr 22, 2025 1:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - David Webb v Sheffield United
Replies: 34
Views: 2442

Re: RATE THE REF - David Webb v Sheffield United

A. Decision Making 18 B. Consistency - 20 C. Fitness and Positioning - 20 D. Control and Authority - 18 Overall I thought he had a decent game. Thought he missed a foul in build up to their goal, which watching back last night I think he did. The penalty shout on Flemming was a coming together, and ...
by Luppy
Tue Apr 22, 2025 8:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Sheffield United - Player Ratings
Replies: 76
Views: 5499

Re: Burnley v Sheffield United - Player Ratings

Well - waking up a premier league club, fantastic. A nervy 90 minutes yesterday which in fairness the whole team managed really well. Trafford - 8 Roberts - 7 CJER - 8 Esteve - 10* - absolutely superb Pires - 8 Cullen - 9 - he's been immense the last few weeks Brownhill - 9 - he just has the knack o...
by Luppy
Fri Apr 18, 2025 10:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Watford v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 48
Views: 4476

Re: Watford v Burnley - Player Ratings

Trafford 9** - 2 world class saves

Roberts 7
Egan-Riley 9
Estève 7
Pires 8

Cullen 8
Brownhill 6
Edwards 6 - after a truly awful first half hour
Hannibal 6
Anthony 8

Flemming 7
by Luppy
Wed Apr 16, 2025 12:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tom Heaton
Replies: 19
Views: 3002

Re: Tom Heaton

Scott Carson is the same age on the books at Man City, experience and cover. If we did bring Heaton back he'd bring both to the party, and I'm not sure he'd be any worse than our current 2nd and 3rd choice keepers. Rumour is that he's retiring though. Such a shame he got injured, ironically at the T...
by Luppy
Wed Apr 16, 2025 12:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brian Laws looking for Hillsborough memorial at Forest
Replies: 28
Views: 2748

Re: Brian Laws looking for Hillsborough memorial at Forest

Must have been a nightmare to witness, I share your sentiments CT. Not the best manager though he managed 400 games or so in his career and two promotions at Scunthorpe. Definitely a great eye for talent though - weren’t Dean Marney, Lee Grant, Jack Cork, Charlie Austin, Marvin Bartley, Kieran Trip...
by Luppy
Wed Apr 16, 2025 10:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lewis Richardson
Replies: 20
Views: 5587

Re: Lewis Richardson

They don’t to be fair, two completely different types of player. Westley is an out and out striker. Richardson can play in a number of positions. Tony - you’ve seen more of them than most of us I suspect. I’ve seen Westley only once and Richardson 3 times but only once before injuries started to pi...
by Luppy
Wed Apr 16, 2025 10:02 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Loans, options to buy, commitments, etc
Replies: 46
Views: 5344

Re: Loans, options to buy, commitments, etc

Of the lads out on loan, I’ve seen the lad at Dundee and he looks to have huge potential. Wouldn’t be letting him go anywhere other than another loan hopefully at a higher standard. I’d take Amdouni back but I believe that’s pretty much a done deal. Ekdal is ok but if Beyer gets fit he’s fifth choic...
by Luppy
Mon Apr 14, 2025 8:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Masters
Replies: 214
Views: 10212

Re: The Masters

Talk about putting everyone through the ringer! Got there in the end - fantastic

Feel for Rose - 3 times the bridesmaid
by Luppy
Sun Apr 13, 2025 12:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Parker appreciation
Replies: 144
Views: 10934

Re: Parker appreciation

I have to say he comes across as a class act, both in every item I see of him in mainstream interviews, and behind the scenes in the "keep the faith" episodes. They are a team together and that comes from the values instilled by the manager.
by Luppy
Sun Apr 13, 2025 12:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - Tony Harrington v Norwich City
Replies: 31
Views: 2043

Re: RATE THE REF - Tony Harrington v Norwich City

A - 20
B - 22
C - 22
D - 22

I thought he had a good game - yes he got the Edwards booking wrong, he gave a few soft free kicks for both teams, but overall he was decent. No complaints
by Luppy
Fri Apr 11, 2025 10:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Norwich - Player Ratings
Replies: 67
Views: 4656

Re: Burnley v Norwich - Player Ratings

Trafford - 7 Roberts - 6 - sloppy in possession CJER - 8 Esteve - 8 Pires - 8 Cullen - 9* Brownhill - 7 Hannibal - 8 Edwards - 5 - has he gone off the boil or are they just doubling up on him? Flemming - 7 - surprised by the low marks, I thought he grafted his socks off Anthony - 7 Sarmiento - 6 Lau...
by Luppy
Wed Apr 09, 2025 3:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Derby v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 34
Views: 3701

Re: Derby v Burnley - Player Ratings

Trafford - 8 - One brilliant save

Roberts - 7
Egan-Riley - 7
Estève - 8
Pires - 7

Cullen - 8*
Laurent - 6
Anthony - 6
Brownhill - 5
Edwards - 5 - I was amazed he got beyond the hour, he hardly touched it second half

Flemming - 7
by Luppy
Sun Apr 06, 2025 9:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Coventry v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 51
Views: 4616

Re: Coventry v Burnley - Player Ratings

Trafford - 7

Roberts - 7
CJER - 8
Esteve - 8
Pires - 8

Cullen - 8
Brownhill - 7
Laurent - 8

Anthony - 8*
Foster - 7
Edward’s - 7

Flemming - 7
Hannibal - 7
by Luppy
Thu Apr 03, 2025 7:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Andy Wharton
Replies: 57
Views: 5396

Re: Andy Wharton

Very sad news - lived every claret fan's dream. Wore his heart on his sleeve - hard as nails. RIP Andy
by Luppy
Mon Mar 31, 2025 9:52 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Remembering Ian Britton
Replies: 33
Views: 4261

Re: Remembering Ian Britton

Hard to believe he passed away 9 years ago - staggering in fact. A legend who's goal was arguably the kick start of the run that has seen the Club's relative success in recent years and where it is now. He was one of the bright spots of that dark season - I still have my season ticket in the loft! P...
by Luppy
Mon Mar 31, 2025 9:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: This City is ours BBC
Replies: 40
Views: 5172

Re: This City is ours BBC

We got hooked - if you'll excuse the pun - early doors, and binge watched it over 2 nights.

Brilliant - tense, twists, great cast and plot. Well recommended.
by Luppy
Sat Mar 29, 2025 6:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Bristol City - Player Ratings
Replies: 63
Views: 5324

Re: Burnley v Bristol City - Player Ratings

The only baffling thing about today was how it only ended up 1-0. We battered them Trafford - 7 Roberts - 7 CJER - 8 Esteve - 8 Pires - 8 - thought he had an excellent game both ends of the pitch Cullen - 9* - just edged MOM Brownhill - 7 - surprised he got hooked Laurent - 7 - work rate, immense Ed...
by Luppy
Sat Mar 29, 2025 6:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - Andrew Kitchen v Bristol City
Replies: 44
Views: 2942

Re: RATE THE REF - Andrew Kitchen v Bristol City

Another awful performance. Gave free kicks that were beyond soft, let blatant free kicks go, missed so much off the ball it’s untrue. The guy is a clown

A - 7
B - 6
C - 15 - bizarrely
D - 6
by Luppy
Wed Mar 26, 2025 12:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Referee confirmed for Bristol City game
Replies: 22
Views: 2731

Re: Referee confirmed for Bristol City game

For Christ's sake

Need to be on his case from minute one - pile the pressure on him. He's a shocker of a ref
by Luppy
Mon Mar 24, 2025 1:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Up the Clarets - ten years event
Replies: 65
Views: 4698

Re: Up the Clarets - ten years event

I wish it was 3 luppy, I'd be a lot younger than I am. :D First match report on here was the 4-1 home win against Derby which I entitled Ram-Shackelled. Wow - that's staggering. Amazed it's so long ago. The commentary from Juke and Barnes on clarets player was something to behold that night :lol: :...
by Luppy
Mon Mar 24, 2025 1:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Run In - Jeopardy
Replies: 98
Views: 9846

Re: The Run In - Jeopardy

From my point of view, Leeds will finish top - I just can't see them blowing it again, though dafter things have happened. I've watched Sheff Utd 4 or 5 times this season and in the main they have been woeful - but the game against us aside, still picked up results. How they beat Sheff Weds away and...
by Luppy
Thu Mar 20, 2025 11:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Up the Clarets - ten years event
Replies: 65
Views: 4698

Re: Up the Clarets - ten years event

ClaretTony wrote:
Wed Mar 19, 2025 3:34 pm
In 10 months time, Up the Clarets will be ten years old and a potential event has been discussed.

Any thoughts as to the kind of event and what would encourage you to attend?
10 years????

Wow - I'd have said 3 at most!! Time flies by so quickly
by Luppy
Sat Mar 15, 2025 6:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Swansea v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 38
Views: 4175

Re: Swansea v Burnley - Player Ratings

Trafford - 7

Roberts - 7
CJER - 8
Esteve - 8
Pires - 7

Cullen - 8
Laurent - 9* - outstanding
Brownhill - 8

Anthony - 8
Flemming - 6
Edwards - 6

Foster - 6
Hannibal - 6
by Luppy
Wed Mar 12, 2025 2:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - Gavin Ward v West Bromwich Albion
Replies: 43
Views: 3623

Re: RATE THE REF - Gavin Ward v West Bromwich Albion

A - 3 B - 3 C - 10 D - 3 It's all about Ward every time he officiates - he is a shocker. He's has no idea what's going on around him most of the time. How he misses the handball at the end - staggering. Think it was a Stoke game last season (stand to be corrected) where the fans were singing "Gavin ...
by Luppy
Wed Mar 12, 2025 8:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v West Brom - Player Ratings
Replies: 60
Views: 4845

Re: Burnley v West Brom - Player Ratings

Trafford - 6 Roberts - 7 CJER - 7 Esteve - 8* Pires - 7 Cullen - 7 Brownhill - 6 Hannibal - 5 Edwards - 5 Flemming - 5 Anthony - 7 Foster - 6 Laurent - 6 Koleosho - 6 Sarmiento - 6 Barnes - 6 Another game we don’t win not starting with Laurent. We were bossed early parts of the game and for periods ...