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by Anonymous Claret
Fri Oct 03, 2025 4:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Significant Burnley FC Games
Replies: 29
Views: 1150

Re: Significant Burnley FC Games

Surely the 1992 home game against Wrexham was completely insignificant and it’s the game before at York that should be included. It was significant to me because I didn't go to York. It was also the final game of the season where we welcomed back the team as champions and our final game in the bott...
by Anonymous Claret
Fri Oct 03, 2025 1:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Significant Burnley FC Games
Replies: 29
Views: 1150

Re: Significant Burnley FC Games

Good shouts about Plymouth and Spurs. I missed the Plymouth 1 but I was at the Spurs home game 2nd leg.
by Anonymous Claret
Fri Oct 03, 2025 12:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Significant Burnley FC Games
Replies: 29
Views: 1150

Significant Burnley FC Games

The Orient thread had me thinking of the significant games I have attended watching Burnley play. Some people may have a different interpretation of significant to me and I have may missed some games out that other people think should be in the list. Although I started watching the Clarets in 1973 m...
by Anonymous Claret
Sat Sep 20, 2025 8:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Nottingham Forest - Player Ratings
Replies: 83
Views: 5130

Re: Burnley v Nottingham Forest - Player Ratings

Dubravka 9

Walker 9
Ekdal 8
Esteve 8
Laurent 8
Hartman 8

Cullen 8
Florentino 8

Tchaouna 8
Anthony 7
Foster 7
by Anonymous Claret
Sat Sep 20, 2025 8:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best song intros?
Replies: 134
Views: 3115

Re: Best song intros?

djt2006 wrote:
Fri Sep 19, 2025 10:07 pm
Another girl another planet … The Only Ones
Reward … The Teardrop Explodes
Summer Fun … The Barracudas
Another girl, another planet-musical heaven

The other 2 aren't bad shouts either
by Anonymous Claret
Fri Sep 19, 2025 2:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Mighty Kebab
Replies: 80
Views: 4532

Re: The Mighty Kebab

I haven't eaten meat for over 10 years but the Armenian Kebab House on Harrowside in Blackpool is legendary. Nothing comes close in the kebab world.
by Anonymous Claret
Wed Sep 17, 2025 7:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Has top-level Football become boring?
Replies: 66
Views: 2946

Re: Has top-level Football become boring?

I certainly don't enjoy football like I used to, I only watch Burnley, I don't even bother with England games or any televised games. Usually hate the premier league but ive enjoyed it enough so far this season, I think because my expectations are so low these days. I don't get as emotional as I us...
by Anonymous Claret
Mon Sep 15, 2025 10:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Liverpool - Player Ratings
Replies: 69
Views: 5659

Re: Burnley v Liverpool - Player Ratings

Dubravka 8

Walker 8
Ekdal 9
Esteve 8
Laurent 8
Hartman 8

Tchouana 7
Cullen 8
Ugochukwu 7
Foster 8
Anthony 7

Hannibal 6
Florentino 8
by Anonymous Claret
Sun Sep 14, 2025 12:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is anyone else feeling apathetic today?
Replies: 64
Views: 3137

Re: Is anyone else feeling apathetic today?

I think that some people may have misunderstood or misinterpreted what I wrote. Or maybe I didn't explain it clearly in the OP? It's not necessarily Liverpool whom I always expect to lose to although I always hope for a win, it is the feeling in general about PL football. I am immensely proud of our...
by Anonymous Claret
Sun Sep 14, 2025 8:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is anyone else feeling apathetic today?
Replies: 64
Views: 3137

Is anyone else feeling apathetic today?

This question is not completely true but I cannot remember a game in recent years where I have felt hardly any enthusiasm on the morning of the match. We are playing the current league champions and IMO the best team in the EPL by some distance at the moment. It's also my first live game this season...
by Anonymous Claret
Fri Sep 12, 2025 7:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Brownhill Saudi move confirmed
Replies: 56
Views: 2616

Re: ARTICLE: Brownhill Saudi move confirmed

All the best Josh.

Thanks for all your service over the years.
by Anonymous Claret
Sun Aug 24, 2025 5:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Other Football
Replies: 126
Views: 5781

Re: Today's Other Football

After the penalty decision and the goal it is difficult to think that the Premier League is not corrupt.
by Anonymous Claret
Tue Aug 19, 2025 11:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Espanyol
Replies: 133
Views: 10182

Re: Espanyol

Penwortham_Claret wrote:
Mon Aug 18, 2025 7:41 am
Seeing JJ having a pint with the Espanyol fans or Pace posting from the stadium strangely makes their interaction’s with the Burnley fans feel somewhat disingenuous.
Yes, it's all theatre. Pace and Watt are nothing but actors.
by Anonymous Claret
Mon Aug 18, 2025 10:09 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who owns Burnley?
Replies: 51
Views: 5041

Re: Who owns Burnley?

How much in profit has been creamed off ? You will have some base figure I presume when making this kind of comment ? I suppose all the people on here who have a better understanding of finances may be able to explain? I am quite certain of something though the anonymous investors who have put thei...
by Anonymous Claret
Sun Aug 17, 2025 1:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Michael Oliver
Replies: 39
Views: 3536

Re: Michael Oliver

I can't see how people don't think this was a penalty.
It was an insane decision from Porro.
Just because it was highly unlikely that Anthony was going to reach the ball it doesn't stop the fact that it was a foul.
by Anonymous Claret
Sun Aug 10, 2025 8:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Booing the Jota minutes' silence
Replies: 120
Views: 7456

Re: Booing the Jota minutes' silence

I have a lot of sympathy for Jota and I would have respected the minute;s silence. I don't give a **** about the National Anthem and all the jingoistic arse licking of a bunch of parasitic wrong 'uns but I wouldn't have booed the anthem. Here's an idea let's keep all this stuff out of football and j...
by Anonymous Claret
Sat Aug 09, 2025 10:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kevin Lynch
Replies: 25
Views: 2599

Re: Kevin Lynch

I remember watching this a while ago. I really enjoyed it and took it for what it was, an entertaining part fact and exaggerated fictitious account of his time as a ref. For me Lynch was 1 of the worst refs about but this doesn't deter the fact that he is a great storyteller. That is IMHO of course ...
by Anonymous Claret
Fri Jul 25, 2025 10:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: From the Bee Hole End podcast…
Replies: 155
Views: 8989

Re: FTBHE - Jimmy Mullen exclusive - out now!

Ightenhill_Claret wrote:
Fri Jul 25, 2025 10:12 am
The Jimmy Mullen episode is out now on all podcast platforms and as a - slightly - longer video edition on YouTube!

https://youtu.be/4k-ohcMkAT8?si=y6zJ5-9o08zTLjnd
I am really looking forward to listening to this later today or tomorrow.
by Anonymous Claret
Fri Jul 25, 2025 10:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Park Home Life
Replies: 40
Views: 2332

Re: Park Home Life

Thank you to everyone who has replied so far. There are some really good points that have been raised. I was aware of most of them but I hadn't thought about insulation. I imagine most newer models will be of a good standard but it is something to add to the list. A couple of you have mentioned the ...
by Anonymous Claret
Fri Jul 25, 2025 9:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Park Home Life
Replies: 40
Views: 2332

Park Home Life

I have been thinking about moving to a residential/holiday caravan park for quite a while. Does anyone on here live on 1 of these parks? I have just put my house on the market and I am trying to gather as much information as possible about the advantages/disadvantages before deciding where I want to...
by Anonymous Claret
Tue Jul 22, 2025 7:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Searching for Burnley’s best Premier League goal
Replies: 31
Views: 1323

Re: ARTICLE: Searching for Burnley’s best Premier League goal

I am also going for Blake's against Man Utd.

If it had been on the list, I would have chosen Defour's against Hull City.
by Anonymous Claret
Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: NHS logic…
Replies: 37
Views: 3107

Re: NHS logic…

Remember to bang your pots and pans in celebration... This was 1 of the moments that made me look down the rabbit hole and start to see the world with different eyes. Whilst the fat, lying PM was 'dying' in hospital with a runny nose and the 'exhausted' nurses were performing their choreographed Ti...
by Anonymous Claret
Thu Jul 17, 2025 6:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: NHS logic…
Replies: 37
Views: 3107

Re: NHS logic…

Wait until the rest of the UK realises the majority of the nurses qualifying each year havent even a job to go to once theyve finished uni and training. Youd be disgusted if you knew how many just walk away because theyve no jobs whilst we are told theres a shortage of nurses. Its ok, we can just p...
by Anonymous Claret
Tue Jul 15, 2025 3:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Massengo moves to the Bundesliga
Replies: 32
Views: 2668

Re: ARTICLE: Massengo moves to the Bundesliga

He can be a bit of a gobshite can Roberts, can't he? Have you anymore info on the alleged incident or are you just jumping to conclusions that Roberts is a gobshite with his team mates? Similar to Barnes, a lot of it appears to be an act and he seems popular with his team mates. Unless of course yo...
by Anonymous Claret
Sat Jul 12, 2025 4:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England vs India Third test
Replies: 315
Views: 16482

Re: England vs India Third test

I seem to remember him being out between 50 and 100 when he was captain also.
It could be my mind playing tricks and I could be wrong though.
by Anonymous Claret
Sat Jul 12, 2025 2:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England vs India Third test
Replies: 315
Views: 16482

Re: England vs India Third test

They did a comparison of Root, think it was since 2021 and his conversion rate since then is ridiculous, with a century every third game, i think they said. Can't remember the exact figures but prior to that it was really poor, around 25%. I think he failed to convert a lot of 50s when he was capta...
by Anonymous Claret
Thu Jul 10, 2025 2:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Laugh out loud novels?
Replies: 61
Views: 3991

Re: Laugh out loud novels?

welsbyswife wrote:
Thu Jul 10, 2025 9:17 am
Yep, one of his best, although they are all so good it's hard to pick a favourite!
I have enjoyed all his books but The Throwback is probably my favourite.
by Anonymous Claret
Wed Jul 09, 2025 3:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: No television coverage for Burnley in August
Replies: 25
Views: 4033

Re: ARTICLE: No television coverage for Burnley in August

Plissken wrote:
Wed Jul 09, 2025 3:29 pm
Fairly sure the midweek 2-0 win with Jay Rods screamer was. Might be wrong though.
It was. I remember watching it at The Lord Derby in St. Annes.
by Anonymous Claret
Sat Jul 05, 2025 4:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A year ago today
Replies: 41
Views: 3195

Re: A year ago today

I was quite indifferent to his appointment and my preferred choice was Lampard of those who were supposedly in the running. I was always willing to give him a chance and back him. I think some of the criticism on social media including this board was fair but I think a far higher percentage was unju...
by Anonymous Claret
Thu Jul 03, 2025 7:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wimbledon
Replies: 59
Views: 4129

Re: Wimbledon

Draper.
He's 2 sets to 1 down.
Close 4th set so far.
by Anonymous Claret
Thu Jul 03, 2025 10:23 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Diogo Jota
Replies: 58
Views: 6510

Re: Diogo Jota

RIP Diogo
by Anonymous Claret
Wed Jul 02, 2025 11:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Greatest last minute goal by any team
Replies: 57
Views: 3943

Re: Greatest last minute goal by any team

Greatest goal by any team has to be either Glass or Solskjaer considering the significance of the games. If Deeney's goal would have won promotion to the PL that would also have been up there but as it was only the play off semi I can't include it. From a Burnley perspective it has to be Francis fol...
by Anonymous Claret
Wed Jul 02, 2025 12:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lucy Letby
Replies: 52
Views: 4814

Re: Lucy Letby

I think one of the main reasons people doubt Lucy is a murderer is because she looks so nice and innocent, I think that most people are unsure of her innocence or guilt because loads of information and evidence has come out after the trial that was either hidden or unknown at the time. It can also ...
by Anonymous Claret
Tue Jul 01, 2025 3:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lucy Letby
Replies: 52
Views: 4814

Re: Lucy Letby

Think that you're barking up the wrong tree! “This focuses on senior leadership and their decision-making to determine whether any criminality has taken place concerning the response to the increased levels of fatalities. “It is important to note that this does not impact on the convictions of Lucy...
by Anonymous Claret
Tue Jul 01, 2025 2:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lucy Letby
Replies: 52
Views: 4814

Lucy Letby

Interesting developments in this case. I mean it is not as though people in power have any form for stitching up a patsy to cover up their own negligence or incompetence etc. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/jul/01/lucy-letby-countess-of-chester-hospital-bosses-arrested Hopefully Lucy Letby ...
by Anonymous Claret
Mon Jun 30, 2025 4:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Crop Circles
Replies: 10
Views: 1659

Re: Crop Circles

LincsWoldsClaret wrote:
Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:45 am
On the one hand you can meet those that make them at the Barge Inn in Honeystreet in Wiltshire

On the other, the circles have been around for centuries…
I stayed at The Barge 2 or 3 years ago for the Summer Solstice. It's a proper cool campsite.
by Anonymous Claret
Fri Jun 27, 2025 5:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Parking PCN Coventry Hospital
Replies: 23
Views: 1761

Re: Parking PCN Coventry Hospital

I would just like to say a very big thank you to everyone who replied by sharing their experience and advice.

I received an email this afternoon saying that the fine has been cancelled.
by Anonymous Claret
Fri Jun 27, 2025 8:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Parking PCN Coventry Hospital
Replies: 23
Views: 1761

Re: Parking PCN Coventry Hospital

I have just sent another email as they have failed to acknowledge my initial appeal. It has now passed the 14 days since the PCN was issued so the charge goes up. I know lots of people who just ignore PCNs but I have always been told never to ignore a PCN from a local authority. Even though this app...
by Anonymous Claret
Fri Jun 27, 2025 7:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Parking PCN Coventry Hospital
Replies: 23
Views: 1761

Re: Parking PCN Coventry Hospital

Thanks both.

It looks like I may be going to court then as these are exceptional circumstances and I shall leave it upto the judge if I am issued with a CCJ.
by Anonymous Claret
Thu Jun 26, 2025 8:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Parking PCN Coventry Hospital
Replies: 23
Views: 1761

Parking PCN Coventry Hospital

A few weeks ago a disabled friend and I took another friend of ours to see his dying brother in the main Coventry hospital. My disabled friend had a blue badge that we registered along with my car reg by phone. We arrived at approximately 12.30pm and had 3 hours free parking. My disabled friend and ...
by Anonymous Claret
Tue Jun 24, 2025 7:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche to Leicester ?
Replies: 158
Views: 17140

Re: Dyche to Leicester ?

Any normal sensible fans would. The problem is. They’re rarely the majority. https://www.uptheclarets.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=78277 See above! It's funny and sad reading that thread. 13 games into a season after the squad was thrown into turmoil after 2 or 3 games and the entitled fans...
by Anonymous Claret
Mon Jun 23, 2025 5:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Favourite ever Burnley manager / era
Replies: 85
Views: 4032

Re: Favourite ever Burnley manager / era

I know that it all turned sour but for 18 months or so Coyle was my favourite manager by some distance. Without him there would have been no Dyche, Kompany or Parker who I believe are all better managers but for 18 months or so Coyle was The Messiah. It is very easy to forget those halcyon days but ...
by Anonymous Claret
Sat Jun 14, 2025 6:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Have you ever temporarily stepped away from going to watch the Clarets?
Replies: 71
Views: 4341

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

I used to go regularly from 1973 until 1984-5ish. Fot the next 15 years or so I didn't have a season ticket and probably only went a handful of games each season until 2001. I lived away from Burnley quite a bit of this time plus my interest waned a little. I have had a season ticket since 2001 but ...
by Anonymous Claret
Mon Jun 09, 2025 7:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Paul Gascoigne
Replies: 38
Views: 4457

Re: Paul Gascoigne

Not sure anyone is calling him for anything other than his performances for Burnley, and the complete disrespect he has shown for the club since. I’m not sure having mental issues gives you the right to be disrespectful or disparaging to a club that was the only one willing to gamble on him, and gi...
by Anonymous Claret
Sun Jun 08, 2025 2:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Paul Gascoigne
Replies: 38
Views: 4457

Re: Paul Gascoigne

Not 1 mention of what Gascoigne went through as a 10 year old child when he was looking after his best friend's brother who died in his arms. That is why Gazza is how he is and why he became the best English footballerof a generation. I have nothing but empathy for him. For anyone calling him names ...
by Anonymous Claret
Fri Jun 06, 2025 12:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Knighthood for Beckham
Replies: 42
Views: 3250

Re: Knighthood for Beckham

He's done enough grovelling and arse licking to evil bastards like Gates, Charles and Co to merit it. Whatever they want him to say on vaccines or climate change etc. he is always willing to be a mouthpiece to influence the masses. This is reward. He's always craved it, the narcissistic piece of ***...
by Anonymous Claret
Wed May 28, 2025 6:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Research project on the influence of Andrew Tate on masculinity
Replies: 65
Views: 5997

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

I know most of you will disagree with me but I don't really care. My view on Andrew Tate is that he is an Agent Provocateur. I think his father was a CIA asset. I believe he has been allowed to rise to prominence and influence people in the way that they think and behave. You can add Farage, Trump, ...
by Anonymous Claret
Sun May 25, 2025 7:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Has 2024/25 Premier League season been boring ?
Replies: 28
Views: 3205

Re: Has 2024/25 Premier League season been boring ?

There is a very good fan debate podcast with Gary Neville this week on the future of football. There’s even Liverpool fans dissilusioned with the game. When you’ve just won the league, it’s a sad state of affairs. Paul scholes is excellent on there. Thanks. I will have a listen to that. It's not re...
by Anonymous Claret
Sun May 25, 2025 7:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Has 2024/25 Premier League season been boring ?
Replies: 28
Views: 3205

Re: Has 2024/25 Premier League season been boring ?

I am seriously considering letting my mate have my season ticket next season. I will obviously keep an eye on the results and I will probably attend the odd game but I feel as though as I have had enough of the corporate, corrupted **** show. That's just how I feel at the moment and it may change bu...
by Anonymous Claret
Mon May 19, 2025 8:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: o/T how many people
Replies: 12
Views: 2013

Re: o/T how many people

I picked up a large chest freezer with my friend a couple of weeks ago that he is going to spruce up and use as an ice bath. He does a lot of breath work and is a big fan of Wim Hof.