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by dvalley69
Tue Sep 30, 2025 8:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's footy
Replies: 68
Views: 2812

Re: Today's footy

Lord_Bob wrote:
Tue Sep 30, 2025 8:22 pm
Barely touched him (accidentally) and you would have thought he had almost taken his head off. How do refs fall for this stuff?
Sometimes angles can make a difference, but surely VAR is now there, or is it just that the game is now becoming basketball, aka a non-contact sport?
by dvalley69
Mon Sep 29, 2025 12:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Great British Pub Crawl!
Replies: 17
Views: 1985

Re: Great British Pub Crawl!

tarkys_ears wrote:
Sun Sep 28, 2025 10:21 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWlfEEujnDE

One of my favourite youtubers. Kinda famous, trying to visit every pub in the country.

This last edition was in our very own BURNLEY!

Give it a watch if you're interested!
Thanks for that. Great stuff. We don't half have some boozers!!
by dvalley69
Sun Sep 28, 2025 10:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ryder Cup week.
Replies: 246
Views: 7467

Re: Ryder Cup week.

Here we go...Lowry is gonna do it! Cracking follow-up to Henley's wonder shot.
by dvalley69
Sun Sep 28, 2025 10:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ryder Cup week.
Replies: 246
Views: 7467

Re: Ryder Cup week.

Elizabeth wrote:
Sun Sep 28, 2025 10:05 pm
I suppose if you were looking at it as a neutral this would be great
Yeah, it's actually great to watch and proving once again why it's one of the most riveting contests in sport.
by dvalley69
Sun Sep 28, 2025 10:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ryder Cup week.
Replies: 246
Views: 7467

Re: Ryder Cup week.

This should not be happening...
by dvalley69
Sun Sep 28, 2025 8:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Broja- SP's view
Replies: 46
Views: 4512

Re: Broja- SP's view

If Lyle suddenly gets an injury & is out for several weeks/a month then who comes in? Would Broja be trusted by SP? Or we going for Bashley?
by dvalley69
Fri Sep 26, 2025 10:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ryder Cup week.
Replies: 246
Views: 7467

Re: Ryder Cup week.

Riveting stuff to end the day's play.
by dvalley69
Fri Sep 26, 2025 12:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Expectations Tomorrow
Replies: 48
Views: 2455

Re: Expectations Tomorrow

GD is always important & might come into play. As long as we don't get a drubbing & keep it to 1/2 goals difference then it can be deemed a success.
by dvalley69
Fri Sep 26, 2025 9:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ryder Cup week.
Replies: 246
Views: 7467

Re: Ryder Cup week.

like, what time, like, does it, like, start, like, I mean, the first tee off, like?
by dvalley69
Thu Sep 25, 2025 8:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: Another League Cup disaster for the Clarets
Replies: 17
Views: 1656

Re: REPORT: Another League Cup disaster for the Clarets

Been mentioned a few times about SP on camera as the board went up. I'm not so sure. I think he was surprised there were only 6 mins following the slow substitutions by Cardiff, how many players they made, as well as our subs.
by dvalley69
Wed Sep 24, 2025 4:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: O/T First full day in Burnley for 7 years
Replies: 32
Views: 3072

Re: O/T First full day in Burnley for 7 years

Row x wrote:
Tue Sep 23, 2025 2:55 pm
And a pint?
From recent experiences in Italy, it's about €5/6 for a pint or a 'birra media' as they call it. As Tribesman says, it's about 400ml, or just over, so not a proper pint.
by dvalley69
Wed Sep 24, 2025 12:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Parker post match interview v Cardiff
Replies: 45
Views: 4504

Re: Parker post match interview v Cardiff

Cups should never be a distraction, and this one isn't either. Anyone remember our cup run under Coyle? They lift the fans, create excitement, breed a winning mentality, get some more cash in the coffers. It should be taken seriously and give our first team players playing time with each other. Ther...
by dvalley69
Wed Sep 24, 2025 1:26 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Premier league
Replies: 3
Views: 732

Re: Premier league

None of those players last night will be getting a call from SP on Saturday apart from those that have already earned his trust, i.e. Hannibal & Big Les.
by dvalley69
Wed Sep 24, 2025 12:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The SUPER CLARETS vs Cardiff City - MATCH THREAD (Carabao Cup)
Replies: 399
Views: 10547

Re: The SUPER CLARETS vs Cardiff City - MATCH THREAD (Carabao Cup)

The whole 'legs in the minutes excuse' is so much nonsense I can't believe people fall for it. In about a week's time, they'll be back to where they were at the start of this week and then needing 'NEW minutes in the legs' to get up to speed coz they'll only have trained. That was clearly an apathet...
by dvalley69
Sat Sep 20, 2025 4:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The SUPER CLARETS vs Nottingham Forest - MATCH THREAD
Replies: 196
Views: 6803

Re: The SUPER CLARETS vs Nottingham Forest - MATCH THREAD

Good point in the end after a tough final 10 mins. We're growing and showing we can compete.
Signings look strong and will only get better. Optimistic for the months ahead.
by dvalley69
Sat Sep 20, 2025 4:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The SUPER CLARETS vs Nottingham Forest - MATCH THREAD
Replies: 196
Views: 6803

Re: The SUPER CLARETS vs Nottingham Forest - MATCH THREAD

CoolClaret wrote:
Sat Sep 20, 2025 4:40 pm
Not sure that's entirely fair.
Did the Anthony role on the other side of the pitch. Explain what threat he had or any decent positions he got in? Can't think of one threatening move with him involved. Not a criticism, just not his day.
by dvalley69
Sat Sep 20, 2025 4:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The SUPER CLARETS vs Nottingham Forest - MATCH THREAD
Replies: 196
Views: 6803

Re: The SUPER CLARETS vs Nottingham Forest - MATCH THREAD

CoolClaret wrote:
Sat Sep 20, 2025 4:37 pm
We need to make some subs...
Tchaouna should've been off at HT - done nothing all game apart from the FK. Finally off.
by dvalley69
Sat Sep 20, 2025 4:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The SUPER CLARETS vs Nottingham Forest - MATCH THREAD
Replies: 196
Views: 6803

Re: The SUPER CLARETS vs Nottingham Forest - MATCH THREAD

Superb save by Dubravka. That really skidded off the wet surface, making it an even better save.
by dvalley69
Sat Sep 20, 2025 4:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The SUPER CLARETS vs Nottingham Forest - MATCH THREAD
Replies: 196
Views: 6803

Re: The SUPER CLARETS vs Nottingham Forest - MATCH THREAD

Taffy on the wing wrote:
Sat Sep 20, 2025 4:33 pm
Safe to say that Anthony has made the step up!......Brilliant player now.
Been a real threat today and caused them all sorts of problems. Shame he hasn't yet another goal or assist. Still time.

COME ON BURNLEY COME ON BURNLEY!
by dvalley69
Sat Sep 20, 2025 3:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The SUPER CLARETS vs Nottingham Forest - MATCH THREAD
Replies: 196
Views: 6803

Re: The SUPER CLARETS vs Nottingham Forest - MATCH THREAD

jojomk1 wrote:
Sat Sep 20, 2025 3:44 pm
He was mentioned when he was booked (wrongly)
Nah, not him. They're getting too much down our right.Walker is getting no cover at all. And then he just does that...
by dvalley69
Sat Sep 20, 2025 3:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The SUPER CLARETS vs Nottingham Forest - MATCH THREAD
Replies: 196
Views: 6803

Re: The SUPER CLARETS vs Nottingham Forest - MATCH THREAD

There's one player in our midfield who's doing absolutely nothing. Not sure I've heard his name mentioned at all.
by dvalley69
Sat Sep 20, 2025 3:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The SUPER CLARETS vs Nottingham Forest - MATCH THREAD
Replies: 196
Views: 6803

Re: The SUPER CLARETS vs Nottingham Forest - MATCH THREAD

Playing some really good stuff.
by dvalley69
Tue Sep 16, 2025 8:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: National League Cup night at Solihull
Replies: 28
Views: 2272

Re: ARTICLE: National League Cup night at Solihull

haha, the lads behind the goal giving it some to our keeper!!
by dvalley69
Mon Sep 15, 2025 10:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Saints v Pompey
Replies: 19
Views: 2141

Re: Saints v Pompey

I've not tried their produce but I've seen them at the Berry Bros outlet attached to their warehouse here in Basingstoke (and they only stock good stuff). Nyetimber has an excellent reputation, based in Sussex I think, on the downs there. Ive only seen sparkling wines from there which I think are e...
by dvalley69
Mon Sep 15, 2025 8:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Saints v Pompey
Replies: 19
Views: 2141

Re: Saints v Pompey

I live in north Hampshire, know a few supporters of each of these clubs. Highly anticipated game, possibly more by Pompey fans as they have been underdogs in this local rivalry for a fair few years now. I think a draw is in order but Id like an away win. Slughtly off topic but as you're in Hampshir...
by dvalley69
Mon Sep 15, 2025 7:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: International game break changes
Replies: 7
Views: 951

Re: International game break changes

Another great idea. Do a full pre-season with your teammates, play a couple of games & then don't see each other/play together for almost a month!!
by dvalley69
Mon Sep 15, 2025 4:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Our ladies team.
Replies: 69
Views: 7919

Re: Our ladies team.

We dont have a separate site for the under 21 team, or under 18 team, so why would we for the women? If nobody is interested, that's fine, but I dont like your suggestion of a separate site, I thought we'd moved on from those days. They have them seperate on the club's official social media pages. ...
by dvalley69
Sat Sep 13, 2025 3:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Food that is completely 'wrong'
Replies: 84
Views: 3524

Re: Food that is completely 'wrong'

I'll eat, and have eaten, pretty much everything stated on here without issues. But Tofu is definitely up there as my 'wrong' food, tastes like cardboard. What is wrong is eating stuff completely out of season: like watermelons in winter! That's odd. Love them in 35 degree heat but give me a cold da...
by dvalley69
Sat Sep 13, 2025 3:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Football
Replies: 97
Views: 4877

Re: Today's Football

Not sure it's that bad a tackle from Ramsay. He doesn't exactly go jumping in with 2 feet. Clearly very late in the challenge, but he only wraps his leg around their guy. Not exactly a leg-breaker.
by dvalley69
Fri Sep 12, 2025 2:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Brownhill Saudi move confirmed
Replies: 56
Views: 2618

Re: ARTICLE: Brownhill Saudi move confirmed

Herts Clarets wrote:
Fri Sep 12, 2025 12:12 pm
What really surprised me is that over 50% of his goals for Burnley came last season. Premier League record is 6 goals in 111 games which highlights the difference between a Championship Brownhill and a Premier League Brownhill.
Never really played the same role in the Prem though tbf.
by dvalley69
Fri Sep 12, 2025 2:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Plans to change the Play-offs
Replies: 57
Views: 3143

Re: Plans to change the Play-offs

There is a fundamental reason why this is a bad idea - if a club is finishing that low down in the table they will almost uncertainly be ill-equipped for the Prem from a squad perspective and worse - potentially not ready for it from an infrastructure basis. Don't see how this solves anything reall...
by dvalley69
Fri Sep 12, 2025 10:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Plans to change the Play-offs
Replies: 57
Views: 3143

Re: Plans to change the Play-offs

I think there are ways to make league position count without needing to extend to six teams though. I wouldn’t be against the play-off semi-finals both being a single game with the team that finished higher at home. You could even give the home team a further advantage by saying that if scores were...
by dvalley69
Fri Sep 12, 2025 10:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Plans to change the Play-offs
Replies: 57
Views: 3143

Re: Plans to change the Play-offs

they are already doing that, have a look at what some of the Championship teams spent this summer...... But as of yet none have gone bust. Under your suggestion you are basically doubling the chances of getting promotion - from 3 to 6 - which would in turn certainly increase the competition, and mo...
by dvalley69
Thu Sep 11, 2025 9:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Plans to change the Play-offs
Replies: 57
Views: 3143

Re: Plans to change the Play-offs

6 automatically promoted and 6 relegated from every single division - spreads the money and increases the jeopardy Do you not think that might just put more clubs on the brink? Increasing the number of places dangles the carrot even more, resulting in clubs pushing the boat out in search of the pro...
by dvalley69
Thu Sep 11, 2025 5:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How can this happen ?
Replies: 31
Views: 3535

Re: How can this happen ?

That's what happens when the price of everything goes up drastically and wages don't match! People will do what's needed to get a few extra bob in.
by dvalley69
Thu Sep 11, 2025 4:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Plans to change the Play-offs
Replies: 57
Views: 3143

Re: Plans to change the Play-offs

ClaretTony wrote:
Thu Sep 11, 2025 2:54 pm
Far better system
Why is that, may I ask? The 2nd-tiered club very rarely wins, meaning only the 2 automatic go up. Personally, I prefer more teams getting a crack in the top league.
by dvalley69
Thu Sep 11, 2025 2:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Plans to change the Play-offs
Replies: 57
Views: 3143

Re: Plans to change the Play-offs

Imagine if we adopted the German model: 3rd bottom in Bundesliga plays 3rd top in 2. There'd never be a playoff promotion team again!
by dvalley69
Wed Sep 10, 2025 12:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The future of World Cup/Euro Qualifying: Suggestion
Replies: 16
Views: 927

Re: The future of World Cup/Euro Qualifying: Suggestion

I'm not saying having a group such as England, Spain, France and Portugal. What I am saying is to have, for example: England, Portugal, Croatia, Georgia and Iceland. And if they insist on a sixth country that could be, I don't know, Moldavia. The whole system has been designed to make sure all the ...
by dvalley69
Wed Sep 10, 2025 12:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Armenia v ROI - shock on the cards?
Replies: 14
Views: 1667

Re: Armenia v ROI - shock on the cards?

ecc wrote:
Tue Sep 09, 2025 11:47 pm
Josh played.

Two former Clarets also started (O'Shea and Collins).
Times must be desperate for them if Dara is getting game time (shudder).
by dvalley69
Tue Sep 09, 2025 11:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Nuno
Replies: 49
Views: 3734

Re: Nuno

Jakubclaret wrote:
Tue Sep 09, 2025 5:27 pm
& you are?
He's a French froggy, didn't you know!?
by dvalley69
Tue Sep 09, 2025 11:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Armenia v ROI - shock on the cards?
Replies: 14
Views: 1667

Re: Armenia v ROI - shock on the cards?

Did Cullen play?
by dvalley69
Tue Sep 09, 2025 11:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Serbia vs England
Replies: 82
Views: 3224

Re: Serbia vs England

Vegas Claret wrote:
Tue Sep 09, 2025 10:18 pm
full post match presser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlBam8jaKc0
On the money even in the international break! haha. Thanks, Vegas.
by dvalley69
Tue Sep 09, 2025 9:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Serbia vs England
Replies: 82
Views: 3224

Re: Serbia vs England

yTib wrote:
Tue Sep 09, 2025 9:44 pm
if contact in a contact sport is no longer allowed then let's all watch badminton. or bowls.
He did slide in tbf, didn't get a touch on the ball and brought him down. That's a stonewaller if ever there is one.
by dvalley69
Mon Sep 08, 2025 9:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TONIGHTS Football
Replies: 21
Views: 2355

Re: TONIGHTS Football

mad game going on between Israel & Italy.
by dvalley69
Mon Sep 08, 2025 8:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Belarus v scotland
Replies: 7
Views: 1173

Re: Belarus v scotland

Everyone's playing in Hungary nowadays. Aren't Italy up against Israel there tonight?
by dvalley69
Sun Sep 07, 2025 10:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 868 mile round trip for supporters
Replies: 18
Views: 2163

Re: 868 mile round trip for supporters

How many actually travelled?
by dvalley69
Sat Sep 06, 2025 4:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Todays games.
Replies: 53
Views: 4288

Re: Todays games.

Bauress' Stanley beaten 1-0 at Whaddon Rd.
by dvalley69
Sat Sep 06, 2025 1:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: holiday to italy!
Replies: 71
Views: 3154

Re: holiday to italy!

Squazo wrote:
Sat Sep 06, 2025 12:33 pm
i’d love to go see napoli and see some of the ‘maradona’ tributes etc and thanks for the offer
fyi, they're at home in the CL on 1 Oct against Sporting Lisbon and then again on Sunday 5 Oct against Genoa.
by dvalley69
Sat Sep 06, 2025 11:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: holiday to italy!
Replies: 71
Views: 3154

Re: holiday to italy!

Wow, so many recommadations! thank you! think iv decided on a night in Naples then head down the coast to Pompei. then to visit Sorrento and Capri… any further advice is welcome 👍🏻 so many nice places to see so little time! If I were you, I'd hire a scooter to just drive around along the Amalfi coa...
by dvalley69
Sat Sep 06, 2025 11:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: holiday to italy!
Replies: 71
Views: 3154

Re: holiday to italy!

hi, iv never been to Italy but looking to go late september. i’d like a beach but also to see a bit of traditional Italy, been looking at the amalfi coast but in reality iv not a clue where to go! any reccomadations welcome, cheers Really depends on your flight options, i.e. airports, and what kind...