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by Loyalclaret
Fri Jul 11, 2025 7:49 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A piece of the Turf
Replies: 10
Views: 1855

Re: A piece of the Turf

I remember in the mid to late Nineties the pitch was relaid and they flogged off the old turf for a couple of quid a square. I bought a piece and planted in in my front garden, but some of my R*vers supporting mates swiped it and I never saw it again. But no, never after a pitch invasion. I also pl...
by Loyalclaret
Thu Jul 10, 2025 9:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cricket field stand
Replies: 362
Views: 26517

Re: Cricket field stand

The proposed image floating about looks like someone at club just found ChatGPT :shock: CLARET & BREW

Still trying to decide which looks best... the Cricketfield Bread Bin, the Peace Garden walk or three tiered rooftop bar on Harry Potts way
by Loyalclaret
Tue Jul 01, 2025 11:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Heckenhurst Avenue , Burnley
Replies: 41
Views: 5076

Re: Heckenhurst Avenue , Burnley

i've always considered everything beyond the thornton arms as worsthorne. still burnley though. btw apparently gorple road is roman. imagine that! Post code for Worsthorne is even before the Thornton, on the Burnley side. I would say over the bridge is Worsthorne really, sign is just before the sch...
by Loyalclaret
Sun Jun 29, 2025 10:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Glastonbury
Replies: 233
Views: 14316

Re: Glastonbury

Prodigy are killing it 👌
by Loyalclaret
Sat Jun 28, 2025 12:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Glastonbury
Replies: 233
Views: 14316

Re: Glastonbury

On the price. Yesterday we paid £70 for Prodigy/Carl Cox tickets at Co-op next April. Cox did 3hr disco/house Fri and Prodigy are playing. Even small gigs £15-25. I am not a band person normally but watch 5+ bands a day plus minimum 6hrs of dance music p/day at Glastonbury, then there is art and int...
by Loyalclaret
Sat Jun 28, 2025 11:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Glastonbury
Replies: 233
Views: 14316

Re: Glastonbury

2016 was a very bad year for rain.

Didnt get a ticket this year, so avoided so far but have a good number of friends down. As usual, they are having a ball! Vaule for money is unreal.

My mates pitched up on Tuesday, sent a picture with their neighbour - someone involved in London Clarets 😁
by Loyalclaret
Wed Jun 25, 2025 7:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Electric Mountain Bike
Replies: 12
Views: 1378

Re: Electric Mountain Bike

I was recently given an unused chinese, folding e-bike because my son has got to the point where I cant keep up with him around Towneley. I put this together a few years ago for a relative - so knew it was a piece of junk. I was really apprehensive about anything other than tarmaced paths, convinced...
by Loyalclaret
Thu Jun 05, 2025 10:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hiding in the bog to get into a match
Replies: 16
Views: 1940

Re: Hiding in the bog to get into a match

There were some creative blags for the Ewood game when we won the league along this line.
by Loyalclaret
Wed Jun 04, 2025 3:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dregs of society!
Replies: 67
Views: 5631

Re: Dregs of society!

Sad with the geese, there are a few families on the deer pond at Towneley at the minute.

Seen two lads bombing about Towneley on Monday night, had helmets on but they were clearly on paths/grass they shouldn't have been with thier motorcross style bikes.
by Loyalclaret
Sat May 31, 2025 11:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Oldham
Replies: 98
Views: 8468

Re: Oldham

4:57 a 12 year old Loyal Claret, Beaky senior/junior and Peter B 😁 bet Stockbrokerbelt was about too 😁
by Loyalclaret
Tue May 20, 2025 8:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Research project on the influence of Andrew Tate on masculinity
Replies: 65
Views: 5520

Re: Research project on the influence of Andrew Tate on masculinity

Completed.

You should get a range of views as this has come up on the Board previously. Would like to see the study when published.
by Loyalclaret
Sat May 17, 2025 6:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kierby hotel sold
Replies: 410
Views: 35661

Re: Kierby hotel sold

Spoke to the lads in barbers this week, building plans had changed and is it not coming down. Modernising the hotel and shop units below.

I'm comfortable with the other projects the new owners has in town that it will look ok, literally can't look any worst!
by Loyalclaret
Thu May 15, 2025 11:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stockport v Leyton Orient
Replies: 75
Views: 4561

Re: Stockport v Leyton Orient

Stockbrokerbelt wrote:
Thu May 15, 2025 11:22 am
To be fair I’ve been there when Burnley fans have been on all 4 sides of the ground on 1 night.
:lol: :lol:
by Loyalclaret
Thu May 08, 2025 7:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Oliver Somme very luck man
Replies: 28
Views: 3235

Re: Oliver Somme very luck man

That flare that hits Oliver Sonne has got to be one of the most stupid things done by a Burnley fan, and the father said it was his son who through it, hes got to be an even bigger dick than his son. Yes it was not intended to hurt, but it could have caused a real problem given the way flames flare...
by Loyalclaret
Thu May 08, 2025 10:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: VE Day
Replies: 19
Views: 2019

Re: VE Day

I know my son (aged 6) has been learning about it and there are events of some kind at school today. Even if it's dress in red/white/blue it will hopefully spark some knowledge for younger generations.
by Loyalclaret
Sat May 03, 2025 2:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: So close
Replies: 14
Views: 2856

Re: So close

Unbelievable to get so close - well done BFC.
by Loyalclaret
Thu May 01, 2025 8:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What A Head Groundsman Does On Matchday | Driven By The Game
Replies: 15
Views: 1877

Re: What A Head Groundsman Does On Matchday | Driven By The Game

Top lad is Baz 🙌 Went to school and played football with him
by Loyalclaret
Fri Apr 25, 2025 6:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Happy Saint George's Day
Replies: 53
Views: 2807

Re: Happy Saint George's Day

Colne is lined with St George's flags 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
by Loyalclaret
Fri Apr 25, 2025 6:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Promotion Parade date?
Replies: 35
Views: 4655

Re: Promotion Parade date?

Think you get a trophy for 2nd?

The parade will happen, it's the town taking some reflective glory from the football team's success. Civic reception, show the town hall off and get people into centre.
by Loyalclaret
Thu Apr 24, 2025 9:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Promotion Parade date?
Replies: 35
Views: 4655

Re: Promotion Parade date?

Guess they are talking about damage to the LED boards that wrap the two tiers and on the corner of Belvedere/Harry Potts Way cost £100, 000's
by Loyalclaret
Tue Apr 22, 2025 10:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pitch Invasion
Replies: 255
Views: 23537

Re: Pitch Invasion

Amazing video of Scott delivering a speech to the players after the final whistle. The players arent waiting around for the pitch to be cleared, they are celebrating with friends/colleagues who they've been through it with all season. You can hear the Ben Mee song in the back ground. www.instagram.c...
by Loyalclaret
Tue Apr 22, 2025 9:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tunnel Trouble
Replies: 86
Views: 11489

Re: Tunnel Trouble

Any kids or adults for that matter have only themselves to blame if they start goading opposition players and something unsavoury happens to them. Perhaps they'll stay clear of the away team coach in future. Can't blame any Sheffield United players. Spijed we walk right past the entrance to the pla...
by Loyalclaret
Tue Apr 22, 2025 6:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Oh i wanna dance with somebody
Replies: 3
Views: 1059

Re: Oh i wanna dance with somebody

Similar scenes from him in the Prinny late on 😁
by Loyalclaret
Tue Apr 22, 2025 6:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pitch Invasion
Replies: 255
Views: 23537

Re: Pitch Invasion

Whether the fans went on or not, the players would have gone back to the changing room to celebrate with each other anyway before coming back out.

I didnt bother going on but fans, including some of those moaning, have been running on the pitch for decades.
by Loyalclaret
Sun Apr 20, 2025 5:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Players Arriving at the Ground Tomorrow
Replies: 11
Views: 1722

Re: Players Arriving at the Ground Tomorrow

Saw Trafford and Hannibal driving G Wagons under the Culvert about 11am before Bristol game. Do they leave Turf and return on a coach with the rest of team?

Saw Trafford going back under the Culvert at 7pm :D
by Loyalclaret
Thu Apr 17, 2025 8:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sim card or Esim when abroad.
Replies: 15
Views: 1232

Re: Sim card or Esim when abroad.

The sims available in the airports (Toronto/Vancouver) were reasonably prices for a good amount of data when I visited.

Although I have not used it yet, Revolut have an esim which you can load from your acount which is meant to be ok.
by Loyalclaret
Thu Apr 17, 2025 6:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: QPR Ticket
Replies: 8
Views: 1320

Re: QPR Ticket

Friends bought tickets in the home end last time we played/sold out, on the day from the ticket office. Even with thick Lancashire accent was no problem, QPR will be an affordable day trippers destination in London (i've done it as a kid whilst in the big smoke). Home end would be fine if youre sens...
by Loyalclaret
Tue Apr 15, 2025 5:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley Lad - the next Luke Littler ?
Replies: 8
Views: 1961

Re: Burnley Lad - the next Luke Littler ?

brexit wrote:
Tue Apr 15, 2025 4:05 pm
which one is he in the photo?
Not sure if youre joking but on the right. I thought the trophy was his shirt on first viewing :D
by Loyalclaret
Wed Apr 09, 2025 7:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Eustace & Heckingbottom
Replies: 58
Views: 3962

Re: Eustace & Heckingbottom

Their fans didnt seem to mind, great atmosphere in the home ends.
by Loyalclaret
Sun Apr 06, 2025 7:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Longest unbeaten run
Replies: 33
Views: 3888

Re: Longest unbeaten run

Let’s be clear, half way through the season he deserved berating (to a degree). We were outside the top two despite one of the two most valuable squads (by far), were playing mind numbing football and was about to set a record for the most goalless draws. It was shaping up to be a miserable disaste...
by Loyalclaret
Thu Apr 03, 2025 10:52 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Whatsapp AI assistant ... be careful out there
Replies: 18
Views: 2559

Re: Whatsapp AI assistant ... be careful out there

There's an old proverb 'a bad workman blames his tools' 😁
by Loyalclaret
Sun Mar 30, 2025 9:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: DIRTY LEEDS
Replies: 52
Views: 6304

Re: DIRTY LEEDS

chipbutty wrote:
Sat Mar 29, 2025 10:35 pm
I was in View when Sky showed Swansea equalising, I don't think the cheer would have been as loud if Burnley had scored!
There was a decent cheer in The Turf when the highlights were played too 😁
by Loyalclaret
Sun Mar 30, 2025 9:09 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Billy Rod
Replies: 34
Views: 3763

Re: Billy Rod

I'll be honest and say I didn't know him as a player but it was one of the best half time interviews I've listened/watched for a long time. Felt a warmness in the conversation
by Loyalclaret
Thu Mar 27, 2025 7:52 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: end of physical tickets beckons
Replies: 43
Views: 3188

Re: end of physical tickets beckons

With my phone they never ask to handle it but they often take the season ticket card, assume they think it's faster with angle/hitting the barcode.
by Loyalclaret
Tue Mar 25, 2025 9:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Theme Parks
Replies: 63
Views: 5475

Re: Theme Parks

We've just come back a few weeks ago. There are two Parks, Disney and Disney Studios. Disney Studios is themed around films etc. and is where you'll find the majority of the major rides (Avengers, Indiana Jones, Crush's Coaster, Tower of Terror). Indiana Jones has the tallest height restriction at ...
by Loyalclaret
Tue Mar 25, 2025 9:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What pub is local to you?
Replies: 49
Views: 4510

Re: What pub is local to you?

ChrisG wrote:
Tue Mar 25, 2025 8:51 am
Millwall fan looking for trouble on the last day of the season perhaps?
Doubt it, they've found the pubs in the (main) centre in recent years.
by Loyalclaret
Tue Mar 25, 2025 5:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Drinks You've Vowed To Never Drink Again
Replies: 78
Views: 3820

Re: Drinks You've Vowed To Never Drink Again

Eyres_11 wrote:
Tue Mar 25, 2025 1:40 pm
Bizarrely, I have a vivid memory of you doing this? Was it at end of street the do? I always link this drink to you :lol:
Yes mate, same party :D
by Loyalclaret
Sun Mar 23, 2025 8:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Theme Parks
Replies: 63
Views: 5475

Re: Theme Parks

Booked Disneyland Paris in a couple of weeks to take our 6 yr old lad, staying on site. Going to Paris for two days after.

Any tips on the park (are there two parks?) welcomed. Literally do not know anything other than they sell prosecco or champagne on Main Street.
by Loyalclaret
Sun Mar 23, 2025 6:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Drinks You've Vowed To Never Drink Again
Replies: 78
Views: 3820

Re: Drinks You've Vowed To Never Drink Again

Absinthe 15 year old and my then girlfriend returned from Prague with a small bottle of absinthe, maybe 500ml and very high strength. We were going to a 16th birthday party in the social club of a local church. Sensibly I had a potato pot meal before to line my stomach, not sensibly I drank a shot o...
by Loyalclaret
Wed Mar 19, 2025 9:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Up the Clarets - ten years event
Replies: 65
Views: 4497

Re: Up the Clarets - ten years event

Devils_Advocate wrote:
Wed Mar 19, 2025 9:08 pm
Sounds like the kind of thing Mr Pace might get involved with. If anyone on here is friends with him on Facebook you should message him about it
:lol:
by Loyalclaret
Tue Mar 18, 2025 8:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blackpool Clarets
Replies: 8
Views: 1511

Re: Blackpool Clarets

Claret86 wrote:
Tue Mar 18, 2025 5:05 pm
Personally I refuse to go to blackburn where possible. I had physio near the town centre over a month and it annoyed me having to pay to park there
Childish, but I'm exactly the same.
by Loyalclaret
Thu Mar 13, 2025 7:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: O\T roadworks/ temporary traffic lights
Replies: 431
Views: 52571

Re: O\T roadworks/ temporary traffic lights

I went down Eastern Avenue at 5:45pm, thinking it was shift change at BooHoo making it worse. Came back at 7:15pm and it wasnt much better. Guess it'll be terrible this morning, if still in place
by Loyalclaret
Wed Mar 12, 2025 7:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Substitutions tonight
Replies: 44
Views: 2309

Re: Substitutions tonight

agreenwood wrote:
Wed Mar 12, 2025 7:34 am
It’s Murger. Take what actually happened and add on three layers of misery.
I've known him for years, I'll accept that i'm probably the polar opposite on the Turf :D
by Loyalclaret
Wed Mar 12, 2025 7:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Substitutions tonight
Replies: 44
Views: 2309

Re: Substitutions tonight

Murger wrote:
Tue Mar 11, 2025 11:21 pm
We weren’t on top at any stage of that game.
Did you go down for an early pint before h/t?
by Loyalclaret
Tue Mar 11, 2025 11:02 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Oddies
Replies: 270
Views: 32809

Re: Oddies

Only Goulash from the old menu spotted so far today.
by Loyalclaret
Mon Mar 10, 2025 7:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Club website ticket purchase problems
Replies: 32
Views: 2554

Re: Club website ticket purchase problems

On a separate ticket question if someone could help. I have a friend coming from abroad for the Millwall game, my season ticket is in the CFS and tried getting him a ticket for that stand but none available, is it that it will be sold out? (Unlikely as always empty seats near me) or can you not buy...
by Loyalclaret
Sun Mar 09, 2025 12:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Radio Lancs
Replies: 111
Views: 8531

Re: Radio Lancs

Had it on after the game yesterday, granted I wasnt in the car 15mins but they never mentioned Burnley once :lol:
by Loyalclaret
Sat Mar 08, 2025 7:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Can anyone enlighten me - e-tickets
Replies: 7
Views: 778

Re: Can anyone enlighten me - e-tickets

I use mine every week, not had a problem. They also make me do it, unlike season ticket, maybe to reduce chance of a double scan
by Loyalclaret
Fri Mar 07, 2025 6:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cryptocurrency
Replies: 802
Views: 126347

Re: Cryptocurrency

Increased 40% since the start of this thread. Still not a fan but understand people have and will continue to make money
by Loyalclaret
Fri Mar 07, 2025 10:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Canaries
Replies: 107
Views: 9245

Re: Canaries

Not sure if I should have been but I was surprised how badly the buses in Golf Del Sur stuck to the timetable. Waited 50 minutes for a bus that didnt arrive to Cristianos at 5pm, granted traffic was terrible in Las Chafiras and Costa Del Silencio so probaboy held the circular up. Waited for a bus to...