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by Cooclaret
Tue Sep 09, 2025 9:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Serbia vs England
Replies: 82
Views: 3240

Re: Serbia vs England

Pickford playing the same patterns as Trafford and almost gave the ball away like Trafford did.
by Cooclaret
Tue Sep 09, 2025 2:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley Academy star joins Man City
Replies: 55
Views: 4749

Re: Burnley Academy star joins Man City

In each years set up, there are a small few that the club has expectations to make the grade at the next level up 14<15<16 and so on up-to professional contracts. The rest are there to facilitate those few and are given an opportunity to progress their careers and seek professional contract within t...
by Cooclaret
Mon Sep 08, 2025 8:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley Academy star joins Man City
Replies: 55
Views: 4749

Re: Burnley Academy star joins Man City

Something is very wrong when these sorts of deals are happening. It’s just plain wrong and as someone else alluded to, what’s the f****n point in having an academy when you’re a club our size surrounded by clubs like the United yanks and City Arabs? I hope this lad doesn’t go on to regret his decis...
by Cooclaret
Mon Sep 08, 2025 8:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley Academy star joins Man City
Replies: 55
Views: 4749

Re: Burnley Academy star joins Man City

equinox wrote:
Mon Sep 08, 2025 6:29 pm
Is it wrong to hope he doesn't make it?
And some people called me out for suggesting that some of the fan base on this board was toxic.

Awful comment.
by Cooclaret
Mon Sep 08, 2025 8:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley Academy star joins Man City
Replies: 55
Views: 4749

Re: Burnley Academy star joins Man City

FCBurnley wrote:
Mon Sep 08, 2025 4:31 pm
Are we that desperate for 500k ? If he is good as reported he will be worth way more in 3 or 4 years.
Christ on a bike! Or, he wants to go and play with the very best age group players.

Give your head a wobble. Manchester (both clubs) are huge pulls for anyone born in the NorthWest.
by Cooclaret
Fri Sep 05, 2025 9:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What now for James Trafford?
Replies: 124
Views: 8886

Re: What now for James Trafford?

Many English goalkeepers have failed to reach their potential. Trafford played for Burnley so you're naturally going to want him to succeed. I think it's a lot more complex than believing his future is mapped out for him. Developments at Man City may hurt him His futures mapped. Newcastle/Chelsea p...
by Cooclaret
Fri Sep 05, 2025 4:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What now for James Trafford?
Replies: 124
Views: 8886

Re: What now for James Trafford?

Or convinced there’s anything toxic on here just because you disagree with some people. No one’s called him a see you next Tuesday or similar. Calling him rubbish. Overrated. Won’t ever make it. Never good enough. Some of the ‘fans’ on here are TOXIC and exsist to constantly find validation by taki...
by Cooclaret
Tue Sep 02, 2025 10:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What now for James Trafford?
Replies: 124
Views: 8886

Re: What now for James Trafford?

Reading this thread tells you how toxic a fan base we are.

JT is fine, frustrated but fine. His development will continue, both for Man City and England.

He will no #1 for both for many years to come.
by Cooclaret
Tue Sep 02, 2025 10:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What now for James Trafford?
Replies: 124
Views: 8886

Re: What now for James Trafford?

Shaggy wrote:
Tue Sep 02, 2025 8:24 pm
Trafford isn’t anywhere near a top 10 premier league keeper. Still acts like a vampire and not the best with his feet or decisions.

We have done well to sell him and sign a big improvement over him for this season.
Christ on a bike. Give up drinking on days ending in a Y.
by Cooclaret
Tue Sep 02, 2025 10:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What now for James Trafford?
Replies: 124
Views: 8886

Re: What now for James Trafford?

equinox wrote:
Tue Sep 02, 2025 4:31 pm
The way he was treated by alot of Burnley 'fans' in that first season in the Premier League, James Trafford couldn't wait to get out the place, even a brilliant, following season didn't change that and I don't blame him.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
by Cooclaret
Thu Aug 28, 2025 4:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: City looking at signing Gianluigi Donnarumma
Replies: 51
Views: 5502

Re: City looking at signing Gianluigi Donnarumma

Holtyclaret wrote:
Tue Aug 12, 2025 6:01 pm
City’s plan is to bring Traff on over a couple of years under an experienced keeper. Newcastle were going to do the same with Traff and Pope. Donnarumma is there to hold the fort until Traff is ready.

When that time comes who knows.
You sure?
by Cooclaret
Tue Aug 26, 2025 9:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Derby County - Match Thread
Replies: 282
Views: 12741

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Derby County - Match Thread

This is really poor.
by Cooclaret
Tue Aug 26, 2025 8:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Derby County - Match Thread
Replies: 282
Views: 12741

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Derby County - Match Thread

Edward’s is very talented but a lazy diva.
by Cooclaret
Mon Aug 25, 2025 10:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New Stadium
Replies: 191
Views: 11803

Re: New Stadium

taio wrote:
Mon Aug 25, 2025 9:37 pm
Different usernames and posters
He’s one of the ‘clique’, I am not.
by Cooclaret
Mon Aug 25, 2025 10:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New Stadium
Replies: 191
Views: 11803

Re: New Stadium

CoolClaret wrote:
Mon Aug 25, 2025 9:09 pm
Talking out of your arse.
I’ll take your money
by Cooclaret
Mon Aug 25, 2025 9:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New Stadium
Replies: 191
Views: 11803

Re: New Stadium

The club will move, that’s been a plan for the club for a decade or more. We haven’t had the finances, we do now.
by Cooclaret
Mon Aug 25, 2025 9:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New Stadium
Replies: 191
Views: 11803

Re: New Stadium

It's very obvious you've never lived in Burnley and I would guess that your only connection to the town is the club. Maybe leave it to me to decide whether moving the club from it's present position in the town centre would be a good or bad thing for the town. I may be appearing a little harsh but ...
by Cooclaret
Mon Aug 25, 2025 9:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New Stadium
Replies: 191
Views: 11803

Re: New Stadium

It's a general feeling I have about you based on all your posts since you assumed your position on this board. I can be even more ridiculous and suggest you may even be Alan Pace's loyal chauffeur. You seem to know very little about my town and club's history and the importance of the club to its w...
by Cooclaret
Sat Aug 23, 2025 6:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Other Football
Replies: 126
Views: 5790

Re: Today's Other Football

All elite level footballers have an air of arrogance about them in that they should believe they are the best, but I don’t think Trafford has an arrogant personality and was a hugely popular member of the squad whilst here. The kids confident, but he’s not arrogant. He could be, he’s been told he’s...
by Cooclaret
Sat Aug 23, 2025 3:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Other Football
Replies: 126
Views: 5790

Re: Today's Other Football

Shaggy wrote:
Sat Aug 23, 2025 1:22 pm
Trafford made to look good behind a solid defence last season in a weak league.

We got a profit on him now so it’s funny to see the arrogant little **** make high profile mistakes for City
What a nice human you are.

How is this post allowed to stand?
by Cooclaret
Mon Aug 18, 2025 3:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What do we need
Replies: 198
Views: 10375

Re: What do we need

Woodleyclaret wrote:
Mon Aug 18, 2025 12:23 pm
Connor Roberts is a full international and easily good enough to play rb
In the Championship. He’s woefully under equipped in the Premier League.

Matty Cash who’s an average Premier League RB, is significantly better than Roberts.

Roberts should be sold.
by Cooclaret
Mon Aug 18, 2025 12:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Espanyol
Replies: 133
Views: 10213

Re: Espanyol

Help needed here please. Velocity Sports Ltd the sports investment arm arm of ALK Capital Group have bought Espanyol for €130 million from Chinese owned group Rastar. In return part of the deal brokered was that Rastar werre given 16.5% in share ownership of Velocity Sports Ltd at a value of £65 mi...
by Cooclaret
Mon Aug 18, 2025 7:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Peter Noble Mural
Replies: 26
Views: 2383

Re: Peter Noble Mural

The chairman's whims are becoming a pain in the ar$e. The chairman’s fair game on here as he’s not liked. He’s got decisions wrong, this being one of them (they should’ve been given away to be used elsewhere), but he’s got a lot right too. All you can ask is a fair and balanced view and not a parti...
by Cooclaret
Mon Aug 18, 2025 7:32 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Espanyol
Replies: 133
Views: 10213

Re: Espanyol

Why have a British team that bounces between the leagues when you can go all in on a top flight team in La Liga? Just like Kompany using us as a stepping stone to bigger things, so is Alan Pace and ALK. We are but a vessel for their ambition, to leave when the success runs out. Opinion presented as...
by Cooclaret
Sat Aug 16, 2025 8:09 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.
Replies: 1473
Views: 270286

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

TC going to West Brom after we couldn’t guarantee playing time.

Must mean United are signing Baleba…
by Cooclaret
Fri Aug 15, 2025 4:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: City looking at signing Gianluigi Donnarumma
Replies: 51
Views: 5502

Re: City looking at signing Gianluigi Donnarumma

Trafford is overrated IMHO. We would have been right at the top with Hdlaky in goal last year. The EFL is poor. He was still flapping at crosses last year…although did improve from the year before. If City want a title then Trafford is not the answer. We did good business Can wait to see JT start f...
by Cooclaret
Wed Aug 13, 2025 10:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window
Replies: 8356
Views: 1038872

Re: Summer transfer window

KRBFC wrote:
Wed Aug 13, 2025 6:09 pm
When was that? Can you tell me the last time he played consistently at centre half in the PL?

We’re pinning our hopes on an injury prone utility man?
Christ on a bike, the misses turned you down? You’re getting yourself wound tight!
by Cooclaret
Tue Aug 12, 2025 9:52 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ADHD / Neurodiversity
Replies: 120
Views: 5137

Re: ADHD / Neurodiversity

What a completely ignorant post. Don't comment on things you clearly don't understand. I have an NHS diagnosis for ASD. So I am qualified to speak about this. Although I hate the term ‘lived experience’. This is not an ignorant post, and in years to come this issue will be scrutinised alongside oth...
by Cooclaret
Tue Aug 05, 2025 10:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window
Replies: 8356
Views: 1038872

Re: Summer transfer window

On the 23rd July I posted that after the Trafford dealwas done a prediction that we would sign a striker, a defensive midfielder one of which would be a club record fee for an incoming transfer and a replacement GK. Although they haven't actually completed yet I think you must admit that my predict...
by Cooclaret
Tue Aug 05, 2025 12:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window
Replies: 8356
Views: 1038872

Re: Summer transfer window

Crookedbillet wrote:
Mon Aug 04, 2025 8:18 pm
Probably nothing at all in this but I have heard a rumour that we may be in with a shout of signing Kobbie Mainoo on loan.

Wages of about £25k per week at United and not in Amorins plans for next season.
That’s a better tree.
by Cooclaret
Mon Aug 04, 2025 8:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The state of Manchester United
Replies: 30
Views: 3876

Re: The state of Manchester United

ecc wrote:
Mon Aug 04, 2025 6:39 pm
I seem to recall him being their one of best players towards the end of his time at OT.
He was consistent in a very poor team.
by Cooclaret
Mon Aug 04, 2025 8:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The state of Manchester United
Replies: 30
Views: 3876

Re: The state of Manchester United

ClaretPete001 wrote:
Mon Aug 04, 2025 9:28 am
This is definitely Coo and not Coolclaret.

McTominay has just had an incredible season winning one of the toughest leagues in the world. And Man Utd came 15th.
Righto. I don’t agree. But righto.
by Cooclaret
Mon Aug 04, 2025 12:04 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The state of Manchester United
Replies: 30
Views: 3876

Re: The state of Manchester United

Not only that- who tells em to get rid of players? McTominay was consistently their best player whilst there, maybe Fernandes apart. They get shut, he goes to Napoli, they win Seria A and he’s voted MVP. Utter madness. Basket case of a club. Long may it continue. Scott is a great lad, but was below...
by Cooclaret
Sat Aug 02, 2025 9:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tour de France 2025.
Replies: 135
Views: 7482

Re: Tour de France 2025.

Genetic doping.
by Cooclaret
Fri Aug 01, 2025 5:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window
Replies: 8356
Views: 1038872

Re: Summer transfer window

BurnleyFC wrote:
Fri Aug 01, 2025 5:14 pm
I’d be amazed if Mount wanted to come to Burnley.
Depends if he wants to play in Claret or Blue.
by Cooclaret
Fri Aug 01, 2025 9:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Audible / Audio Book recommendations.
Replies: 7
Views: 424

Re: Audible / Audio Book recommendations.

Ben Elton’s historical books are excellent. Murderbot, Expeditionary Force (RC Bray is an excellent narrator) and Red Rising are great and come as part of your membership. The ‘Stone’ series on BBC is brilliant and you’ll recognise where they ripped off the story ideas for Scott and Bailey (ITV). Gr...
by Cooclaret
Wed Jul 30, 2025 11:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window
Replies: 8356
Views: 1038872

Re: Summer transfer window

Jakubs Tash wrote:
Wed Jul 30, 2025 10:13 pm
I thought the rules state you can’t have more than one loan from an English club?
On the table, not in the bag.
by Cooclaret
Wed Jul 30, 2025 10:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window
Replies: 8356
Views: 1038872

Re: Summer transfer window

So we are looking for someone currently playing in London, along with currently dealing with both Manchester clubs, whilst negotiating 3 players as part of the Trafford deal, whilst also having Cajuste being a done deal You’re the kind of poster that means people who have genuine information don’t ...
by Cooclaret
Wed Jul 30, 2025 9:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window
Replies: 8356
Views: 1038872

Re: Summer transfer window

burnley007 wrote:
Wed Jul 30, 2025 6:58 pm
I can't imagine us being able to get Mason Mount, if we did, I would be shocked and bloody delighted
We’ve asked, this is one of three names I was given on the red side. Heard it was dismissed at first…
by Cooclaret
Mon Jul 28, 2025 10:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window
Replies: 8356
Views: 1038872

Re: Summer transfer window

We’re dealing with both sides of Manchester currently.
by Cooclaret
Sun Jul 27, 2025 7:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tour de France 2025.
Replies: 135
Views: 7482

Re: Tour de France 2025.

Preferred the TNT coverage…
by Cooclaret
Sun Jul 27, 2025 3:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window
Replies: 8356
Views: 1038872

Re: Summer transfer window

Row x wrote:
Sun Jul 27, 2025 3:15 pm
Untried goalie at this level. That model didn't work last time.
Because Kompany was a legend in his own mind and set the the team up awfully!
by Cooclaret
Sat Jul 26, 2025 12:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Traff
Replies: 80
Views: 8828

Re: Traff

JT didn’t want anywhere but home.
by Cooclaret
Wed Jul 23, 2025 5:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Update on Burnley's Finances.
Replies: 196
Views: 11626

Re: Update on Burnley's Finances.

Whilst clearly transfer funds were withheld in the last 12 or 18 months under Garlick which did boost the cash we held then you only need to look at our accounts to evidence that the majority of the cash was built up over a number of years. To say that Garlick was not running a tight ship and ‘fatt...
by Cooclaret
Wed Jul 23, 2025 10:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Update on Burnley's Finances.
Replies: 196
Views: 11626

Re: Update on Burnley's Finances.

GetIntoEm wrote:
Tue Jul 22, 2025 11:02 pm
If we want to be serious, the CC really don't have a choice.
I think they have all the choice and have at times chosen to vote against the football club.

We need to move away from them.
by Cooclaret
Tue Jul 22, 2025 10:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Update on Burnley's Finances.
Replies: 196
Views: 11626

Re: Update on Burnley's Finances.

Worries me they are investing in another club when we need a new stand in the Cricket field instead of changing seats and putting a lick of paint on walls for new season ... If BFC want to move forward, they need a new stadium, that’s not happening at Turf Moor, and the cricket club’s shortsightedn...
by Cooclaret
Mon Jul 21, 2025 5:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window
Replies: 8356
Views: 1038872

Re: Summer transfer window

When we signed Weiss as the new up and coming keeper it didn't seem to make any sense with Trafford still here. Then someone suggested we were in for City players (can't remember who - Big Gaz?) and that has now been proved correct. It seems this deal has been lined up for some time and that we've ...
by Cooclaret
Sun Jul 20, 2025 8:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window
Replies: 8356
Views: 1038872

Re: Summer transfer window

Darnhill Claret wrote:
Sun Jul 20, 2025 8:26 pm
£35m and an add on of £500,000 for every England cap.
That’s 85 million…
by Cooclaret
Sun Jul 20, 2025 8:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window
Replies: 8356
Views: 1038872

Re: Summer transfer window

Any chance City say to Trafford. 'Just stay at Burnley, play 38 games, and we take you at the end of the season. Be patient, that's the plan.' Purely speculating, but that is what would be best for him ad their PSR. UTC No, not in a World Cup year. England want him playing and being around a top si...