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- Mon Jun 23, 2025 10:30 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Favourite ever Burnley manager / era
- Replies: 85
- Views: 3297
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....
- Sun Jun 22, 2025 4:30 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Our five longest serving players
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2062
Re: Our five longest serving players
Dara Costelloe?
- Thu Jun 19, 2025 12:51 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Our injured players.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3675
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
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
- 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: 3669
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...
- Wed Jun 04, 2025 11:11 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Dregs of society!
- Replies: 67
- Views: 5632
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 ****...
- 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: 2568
Re: ARTICLE: Sixteen wins on the road – time to choose the best
QPR for me - totally dominant start to finish
- Tue May 20, 2025 12:05 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Retained list.
- Replies: 87
- Views: 12939
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.
- Sat May 17, 2025 4:22 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Lancs League 17/5⁷
- Replies: 64
- Views: 1979
Re: Lancs League 17/5⁷
Noah Priestley is a good player - Stu's lad. Played Yorkshire 2nds
- Sat May 03, 2025 4:45 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: RATE THE REF - Andrew Kitchen v Millwall
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1749
Re: RATE THE REF - Andrew Kitchen v Millwall
A - 20
B - 20
C - 18
D - 20
A surprisingly decent game
B - 20
C - 18
D - 20
A surprisingly decent game
- Sat May 03, 2025 4:41 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Natasha Bedingfield
- Replies: 121
- Views: 11435
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.
- Sat May 03, 2025 4:37 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Burnley v Millwall - Player Ratings
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3588
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
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
- Fri May 02, 2025 12:10 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: The Edward’s Effect….
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4027
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
- Tue Apr 29, 2025 10:44 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Referee confirmed for Millwall game
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2863
Re: Referee confirmed for Millwall game
Christ almighty
- Tue Apr 29, 2025 10:07 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Leeds appreciation society
- Replies: 90
- Views: 9723
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.
- Mon Apr 28, 2025 9:28 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Championship team of the season
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3050
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...
- Sun Apr 27, 2025 12:07 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: RATE THE REF - James Linington v QPR
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1130
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
B - 22
C - 22
D - 22
The easiest game he will have officiated all season
- Sun Apr 27, 2025 12:06 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: QPR v Burnley - Player Ratings
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4028
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
Trafford - 8
Roberts - 8
CJER - 8
Esteve - 9
Pires - 8
Cullen - 9
Hannibal - 8
Brownhill - 8
Anthony - 8
Flemming - 8
Koleosho - 9*
Sarmiento - 8
- Tue Apr 22, 2025 1:47 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: RATE THE REF - David Webb v Sheffield United
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2329
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 ...
- Tue Apr 22, 2025 8:45 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Burnley v Sheffield United - Player Ratings
- Replies: 76
- Views: 5068
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...
- Fri Apr 18, 2025 10:17 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Watford v Burnley - Player Ratings
- Replies: 48
- Views: 4187
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
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
- Wed Apr 16, 2025 12:07 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Tom Heaton
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2955
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...
- Wed Apr 16, 2025 12:02 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Brian Laws looking for Hillsborough memorial at Forest
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2626
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...
- Wed Apr 16, 2025 10:10 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Lewis Richardson
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5462
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...
- Wed Apr 16, 2025 10:02 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Loans, options to buy, commitments, etc
- Replies: 46
- Views: 5202
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...
- Mon Apr 14, 2025 8:35 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: The Masters
- Replies: 214
- Views: 9811
Re: The Masters
Talk about putting everyone through the ringer! Got there in the end - fantastic
Feel for Rose - 3 times the bridesmaid
Feel for Rose - 3 times the bridesmaid
- Sun Apr 13, 2025 12:13 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Parker appreciation
- Replies: 144
- Views: 10555
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.
- Sun Apr 13, 2025 12:09 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: RATE THE REF - Tony Harrington v Norwich City
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1975
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
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
- Fri Apr 11, 2025 10:42 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Burnley v Norwich - Player Ratings
- Replies: 67
- Views: 4299
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...
- Wed Apr 09, 2025 3:05 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Derby v Burnley - Player Ratings
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3478
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
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
- Sun Apr 06, 2025 9:18 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Coventry v Burnley - Player Ratings
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4340
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
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
- Thu Apr 03, 2025 7:54 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Andy Wharton
- Replies: 57
- Views: 5143
Re: Andy Wharton
Very sad news - lived every claret fan's dream. Wore his heart on his sleeve - hard as nails. RIP Andy
- Mon Mar 31, 2025 9:52 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Remembering Ian Britton
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4150
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...
- Mon Mar 31, 2025 9:47 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: This City is ours BBC
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4986
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.
Brilliant - tense, twists, great cast and plot. Well recommended.
- Sat Mar 29, 2025 6:18 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Burnley v Bristol City - Player Ratings
- Replies: 63
- Views: 4926
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...
- Sat Mar 29, 2025 6:13 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: RATE THE REF - Andrew Kitchen v Bristol City
- Replies: 44
- Views: 2741
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
A - 7
B - 6
C - 15 - bizarrely
D - 6
- Wed Mar 26, 2025 12:20 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Referee confirmed for Bristol City game
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2614
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
Need to be on his case from minute one - pile the pressure on him. He's a shocker of a ref
- Mon Mar 24, 2025 1:08 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Up the Clarets - ten years event
- Replies: 65
- Views: 4498
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: :...
- Mon Mar 24, 2025 1:01 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: The Run In - Jeopardy
- Replies: 98
- Views: 9620
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...
- Thu Mar 20, 2025 11:10 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Up the Clarets - ten years event
- Replies: 65
- Views: 4498
Re: Up the Clarets - ten years event
10 years????ClaretTony wrote: ↑Wed Mar 19, 2025 3:34 pmIn 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?
Wow - I'd have said 3 at most!! Time flies by so quickly
- Sat Mar 15, 2025 6:14 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Swansea v Burnley - Player Ratings
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3822
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
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
- 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: 3407
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 ...
- Wed Mar 12, 2025 8:47 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Burnley v West Brom - Player Ratings
- Replies: 60
- Views: 4573
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 ...
- Sun Mar 02, 2025 6:06 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Preston v Burnley - Player Ratings
- Replies: 143
- Views: 7223
Re: Preston v Burnley - Player Ratings
Hladký 3 - Ipswich somehow got promoted with this joker in goal. One of football’s greatest mysteries - he’s crap Sonne 3 - he’s come in ahead of Sambo in the squad. How bad must the latter be…..? Worrall 3 - so slow I thought big Joe was back… Eatève 4 - he was poor, not helped by some shocking per...
- Thu Feb 27, 2025 1:03 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Why do you support Burnley?
- Replies: 95
- Views: 4322
Re: Why do you support Burnley?
Born in Burnley though raised in Tod. Went to a Burnley school.
Older brother a claret, I had no choice in the matter - but that said I've never been interested in any other Club. As has been said, it's in the DNA
Older brother a claret, I had no choice in the matter - but that said I've never been interested in any other Club. As has been said, it's in the DNA
- Thu Feb 27, 2025 11:40 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Gene Hackman RIP
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2748
Re: Gene Hackman RIP
Strange circumstances surrounding his passing along with his wife and family pet. Time will reveal all I'm sure.
He was a brilliant actor in everything he did.
Mississippi Burning, No Way Out, French Connection - brilliant. Superb in one of my favourite films Enemy of The State.
He was a brilliant actor in everything he did.
Mississippi Burning, No Way Out, French Connection - brilliant. Superb in one of my favourite films Enemy of The State.
- Thu Feb 27, 2025 11:31 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ICC Champions Trophy Afghanistan v England
- Replies: 37
- Views: 1899
Re: ICC Champions Trophy Afghanistan v England
Said it for some time - too many players in on reputation alone. Livingstone - I just don't get it. He's in as a "finisher" but never finishes anything - he's miles off an international cricketer, miles off. I personally wouldn't have him in the T20 side either. Archer and Wood rarely fit - what's t...
- Tue Feb 25, 2025 2:14 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Sheff Utd v Leeds match thread
- Replies: 290
- Views: 14780
Re: Sheff Utd v Leeds match thread
The positive I took from last night was how unfit Sheff Utd looked. Hamer looked knackered within 5 minutes of coming on and looks like he's been on the pies. Robinson was blowing out of his rear end before half time, Diaz couldn't track Firpo for opening goal as he was out for the count, Cannon loo...
- Tue Feb 25, 2025 2:07 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Laurent
- Replies: 76
- Views: 6623
Re: Laurent
Mildly surprised to see Josh Cullen described as "lightweight". I think if you read the post correctly, I've not referred to him specifically as lightweight - I have suggested a midfield 3 of Cullen, Brownhill and Hannibal would be lightweight compared to a lot of opposition teams we have seen this...
- Tue Feb 25, 2025 1:13 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Laurent
- Replies: 76
- Views: 6623
Re: Laurent
Portsmouth at home, the team had been together 1 month. It's 5 months later and whilst there's still a few issues with how we play, in general we've come on a lot. We romped to the title 2 years ago with a midfield trio of Brownhill, Cullen and Gudmundsson playing the second half of the season. We ...
- Tue Feb 25, 2025 1:08 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: jobs for the boys , and poor punditry.
- Replies: 54
- Views: 4218
Re: jobs for the boys , and poor punditry.
Hinchcliffe I can't stand and I'll throw Jamie Mackie in as being absolutely dire - I don't mind Goodman, he clearly has a decent knowledge of the game outside of the prem. Matt Mills showed a bit of promise but seems to have disappeared off the radar. Don't mind Chapman - delivers well in my opinion.