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by Longford Claret
Thu Jul 17, 2025 6:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Oldest Living England International
Replies: 37
Views: 1540

Re: Oldest Living England International

Quicknick wrote: โ†‘
Thu Jul 17, 2025 5:27 pm
Well spotted.
The moral of the story is , don't believe anything told to you by a Blackburn Rovers supporter without first checking up on the facts. ๐Ÿ˜‰
by Longford Claret
Thu Jul 17, 2025 5:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Oldest Living England International
Replies: 37
Views: 1540

Re: Oldest Living England International

Colin McDonald is the oldest surviving England International Footballer. The second oldest is not Brian Douglas but former West Ham player Ken Brown, who is 3 months older than Brian.
by Longford Claret
Tue Jul 15, 2025 1:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Indies vs Australia
Replies: 16
Views: 1253

Re: West Indies vs Australia

To be fair the West Indies are steadily improving. I remember them scoring 25 v Ireland.
by Longford Claret
Mon Jul 14, 2025 9:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Indies vs Australia
Replies: 16
Views: 1253

Re: West Indies vs Australia

Australia have dropped a couple of chances too, I think.
by Longford Claret
Mon Jul 14, 2025 9:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England vs India Third test
Replies: 309
Views: 12911

Re: England vs India Third test

West Indies 7 -5 at moment batting v Australia.
by Longford Claret
Sat Jul 12, 2025 12:49 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England vs India Third test
Replies: 309
Views: 12911

Re: England vs India Third test

In other international cricket news. Scotland have lost against Italy and Jersey and are out of the T20 World Cup qualifiers.
by Longford Claret
Wed Jun 04, 2025 6:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: We are back in the Premier League
Replies: 16
Views: 2136

Re: We are back in the Premier League

dougcollins wrote: โ†‘
Wed Jun 04, 2025 6:10 pm
I'm seeing the number 5..
That's the Burnley score sorted. Can you see City getting any ? ๐Ÿ˜‰
by Longford Claret
Fri May 30, 2025 1:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v West Indies - 1st ODI
Replies: 49
Views: 3391

Re: England v West Indies - 1st ODI

Clive had 114 first class wickets at 36 each. Haslingden were lucky to have him and then Dennis Lillee as professionals in the space of a few seasons. Another odi on today, but it is England v West Indies ladies. England batting first 29-0 off 7.
by Longford Claret
Thu May 22, 2025 12:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England v Zimbabwe
Replies: 19
Views: 1955

Re: England v Zimbabwe

Good win for Ireland yesterday. Ireland 303-6, West Indies 179 all out.
by Longford Claret
Wed May 21, 2025 7:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: An East Lancs Derby next season?
Replies: 31
Views: 5550

Re: An East Lancs Derby next season?

The games at Ewood are averaging less than 1,000. I think they are getting the figures mixed up with the mens team ๐Ÿ˜‰
by Longford Claret
Thu May 08, 2025 6:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: WHITE SMOKE!
Replies: 32
Views: 2847

Re: WHITE SMOKE!

dougcollins wrote: โ†‘
Thu May 08, 2025 5:22 pm
Nick Pope II
Nick Pope still the most accomplished I've seen under a cross ๐Ÿ˜‰
by Longford Claret
Tue May 06, 2025 4:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A Turf Moor anthem needed- ideas?
Replies: 130
Views: 9299

Re: A Turf Moor anthem needed- ideas?

dougcollins wrote: โ†‘
Tue May 06, 2025 2:47 pm
I take it that's just you being a **** again.
Burnley have been singing it from at least the 1950s, if not before. Blackburn Rovers fans maybe started singing it in the 1980s or thereabouts.
by Longford Claret
Tue May 06, 2025 2:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Peter McParland
Replies: 18
Views: 2704

Re: Peter McParland

was thinking about our Adam. That there was little or no defence for keepers until well into the 70's meant having someone like Adam was truly amazing as the bad and ugly bounced off him. Didnt he remove a tooth from Brian Douglas? Wasnt unknown for Adam to miss the ball and punch the head of the o...
by Longford Claret
Mon May 05, 2025 7:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Peter McParland
Replies: 18
Views: 2704

Re: Peter McParland

I remember being at an Irish cricket international a few years ago and asking some old Northern Ireland lads , who was the best player in that 1958 team and the teams of that era, Danny Blanchflower, Billy Bingham, Jimmy McIlroy, McParland etc. I was talking to about 4 old lads, and they all replied...
by Longford Claret
Mon May 05, 2025 2:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A Turf Moor anthem needed- ideas?
Replies: 130
Views: 9299

Re: A Turf Moor anthem needed- ideas?

There was a thread on this tโ€™other week. Never heard over the tannoy to my knowledge. As I remember it first heard in the 72-73 season as Wild Rover. Later that season it evolved into Blackburn Rovers. I canโ€™t put a date to itโ€™s current version. We canโ€™t use it now as our neighbours come out to it....
by Longford Claret
Thu Apr 03, 2025 2:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Andy Wharton
Replies: 57
Views: 5137

Re: Andy Wharton

R.I.P Andy, a great Claret and a great man of Rossendale.
by Longford Claret
Thu Apr 03, 2025 1:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Uriah Rennie
Replies: 8
Views: 2448

Re: Uriah Rennie

Hope Uriah makes a full recovery, but he was the only Rennie I know that could give you an ulcer.
by Longford Claret
Sat Mar 29, 2025 10:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Billy Rod
Replies: 34
Views: 3763

Re: Billy Rod

Commy wrote: โ†‘
Sat Mar 29, 2025 10:09 pm
Was it Rodaway that scored the belter at Anfield? Clemence once said on an interview that it was the best goal ever scored against him.
That was Ian Brennan, I think.
by Longford Claret
Mon Mar 17, 2025 1:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Happy St Patrick's Day 2025
Replies: 17
Views: 1249

Re: Happy St Patrick's Day 2025

Happy St Patrick's Day everyone. A great day for singing The Wild Rover. And it's no nay never, no nay never no more, will we play Blackburn Rovers, no never no more. UTC โ˜˜
by Longford Claret
Sun Mar 09, 2025 1:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Eustace
Replies: 21
Views: 4048

Re: Eustace

If they don't want promotion, they may as well close down their academy and save themselves millions of pounds a year.
by Longford Claret
Sat Mar 01, 2025 9:32 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ICC Champions Trophy Afghanistan v England
Replies: 37
Views: 1899

Re: ICC Champions Trophy Afghanistan v England

Could have been 3 down. Ngidi too lazy to move behind the stumps to run out Duckett.
by Longford Claret
Sat Mar 01, 2025 9:26 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Celtic '78 newspaper clippings
Replies: 35
Views: 2514

Re: Burnley v Celtic '78 newspaper clippings

I was 13 years old and went with a friend from school and his dad. We were stood halfway up the Longside near where it meets the Bee Hole End.
by Longford Claret
Fri Feb 28, 2025 12:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Why do you support Burnley?
Replies: 95
Views: 4315

Re: Why do you support Burnley?

Born in Accrington in the 1960s. My Grandad , Dad and uncle were all Burnley fans. Started going in the early 1970s.
by Longford Claret
Thu Feb 27, 2025 11:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cumbrian Derby
Replies: 17
Views: 1599

Re: Cumbrian Derby

I will be hoping Barrow win this. Support for the former Lancastrians.
by Longford Claret
Sat Feb 15, 2025 11:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clarets abroad
Replies: 46
Views: 4528

Re: Clarets abroad

Lived in Ireland since 1999, originally from Accrington. Bump into the occasional Claret over here. UTC.
by Longford Claret
Fri Jan 24, 2025 6:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Canaries
Replies: 107
Views: 9257

Re: Canaries

Also in Puerto Del Carmen until Sunday, staying at Ocean Lanzamar Apartments on the edge of the old town. Having plenty of beers and eating too much. We are off on an all day tour to Fuerteventura today.
by Longford Claret
Tue Jan 14, 2025 2:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cork Claret RIP
Replies: 46
Views: 4054

Re: Cork Claret RIP

Yes I have had a pint with Des about three times or so, but we only discussed how Burnley were going to get on or sport in general. I never knew he had played Gaelic Football to a high level or anything.
by Longford Claret
Tue Jan 14, 2025 1:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cork Claret RIP
Replies: 46
Views: 4054

Re: Cork Claret RIP

Des also played for the Cork Senior Gaelic Football team in his time and won an All Ireland title with his club side.
by Longford Claret
Mon Jan 13, 2025 12:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cork Claret RIP
Replies: 46
Views: 4054

Re: Cork Claret RIP

Funeral happening now. RIP Des.
by Longford Claret
Fri Jan 10, 2025 10:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cork Claret RIP
Replies: 46
Views: 4054

Re: Cork Claret RIP

I also live in Ireland, in the Midlands, on the banks of the River Shannon. I met Des a few times at matches over the years, and Noel Brady too. Both great men and great Clarets. RIP Des.
by Longford Claret
Sat Jan 04, 2025 7:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Where were you today ? How do you feel?
Replies: 38
Views: 3056

Re: Where were you today ? How do you feel?

At work in Ireland until tomorrow morning. Will have a few pints in celebration tomorrow afternoon.
by Longford Claret
Fri Dec 27, 2024 8:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wilder
Replies: 38
Views: 5436

Re: Wilder

I thought this was going to be about Usyk's next fight. ๐Ÿ˜‰
by Longford Claret
Tue Dec 24, 2024 10:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 44
Views: 3411

Re: Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from Tarmonbarry, Ireland. UTC.
by Longford Claret
Sun Dec 22, 2024 12:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Charlie Adam leaves Fleetwood
Replies: 1
Views: 730

Re: Charlie Adam leaves Fleetwood

I hope that doesn't put too much of a downer on the Adams Family Christmas celebrations ๐Ÿ˜‰
by Longford Claret
Sat Dec 21, 2024 5:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Baah- Watford
Replies: 20
Views: 4864

Re: Baah- Watford

As was mentioned on the , Christmas Carol, page today. Baah-humbug ๐Ÿ˜‰
by Longford Claret
Sat Dec 21, 2024 11:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A Christmas Carol
Replies: 13
Views: 1484

Re: A Christmas Carol

Scrooge 1935 with Seymour Hicks was on a couple of days ago, and A Christmas Carol 1938 , with Reginald Owen was on a couple of weeks ago. Both were on Talking Pictures. Love them both. A Christmas Carol , 1984 with George C Scott was also on the other day.
by Longford Claret
Sat Dec 21, 2024 11:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: George Eastham
Replies: 11
Views: 1639

Re: George Eastham

RIP George. His dad George Sr was manager of Accrington Stanley for a time, and his uncle, Harry Eastham, also played for Stanley.
by Longford Claret
Thu Dec 05, 2024 7:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Big Dave - sad news
Replies: 149
Views: 23568

Re: Big Dave - sad news

It is Big Dave's funeral today. Rest In Peace Dave.
by Longford Claret
Tue Dec 03, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Accy Clarets to Blackburn Rovers - Sat 4th Jan ko 12.30pm
Replies: 134
Views: 10014

Re: Accy Clarets to Blackburn Rovers - Sat 4th Jan ko 12.30pm

Claretlad12 wrote: โ†‘
Tue Dec 03, 2024 5:33 pm
2 Adults from Turf Moor please under name of Wood
Hope that isn't E Wood ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ™ˆ
by Longford Claret
Sun Dec 01, 2024 2:05 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FA Cup 3rd Round Draw Thread
Replies: 153
Views: 15563

Re: FA Cup 3rd Round Draw Thread

I was at that Wimbledon game so many years ago ๐Ÿ˜ช
by Longford Claret
Thu Nov 21, 2024 9:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: If your face fits your an International
Replies: 25
Views: 2500

Re: If your face fits your an International

Burnley could hardly get any players capped, even when they were flying from the late 50s to the mid 60s. Brilliant players like Jimmy Adamson never getting capped, and other players just getting one or two caps ๐Ÿ˜ช.
by Longford Claret
Sun Nov 17, 2024 10:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley Boxers
Replies: 51
Views: 12626

Re: Burnley Boxers

Jock McAvoy, British Middleweight Champion 1933-39. Also British Light Heavyweight Champion.
by Longford Claret
Sun Nov 17, 2024 8:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley Boxers
Replies: 51
Views: 12626

Re: Burnley Boxers

Charlie Shepherd was born in Burnley in 1970. Super Featherweight boxer. He was British Champion and won an I BO World Title, but he was living in Carlisle when he was boxing.
by Longford Claret
Sun Nov 17, 2024 8:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Big Dave - sad news
Replies: 149
Views: 23568

Re: Big Dave - sad news

Another fan of Big Dave's review here. RIP Dave. I worked with Dave for a time at Calderstones in the 1980s. He was a great bloke, good fun , and a great Burnley fan.
by Longford Claret
Sat Oct 19, 2024 5:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MATCHDAY THREAD - Sheffield Wednesday
Replies: 257
Views: 14875

Re: MATCHDAY THREAD - Sheffield Wednesday

Vintage Clarets also won today at 5 -1. Great day. UTC.
by Longford Claret
Sat Oct 05, 2024 3:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Obafemi
Replies: 25
Views: 4027

Re: Obafemi

Dara Costello scores for Stanley again, 2nd game in a row.
by Longford Claret
Fri Oct 04, 2024 12:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Milutin Osmajiฤ‡ suspended
Replies: 50
Views: 4563

Re: Milutin Osmajiฤ‡ suspended

Ban totally justified, even if the bite was against Blackburn ๐Ÿ˜‰
by Longford Claret
Fri Sep 06, 2024 9:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England U21'S
Replies: 8
Views: 1879

Re: England U21'S

Not exactly Northern Ireland v England under 21s, but another match on today finished South Africa 2 -2 Uganda. Foster grabbing the first for South Africa.
by Longford Claret
Tue Aug 06, 2024 11:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Olympics 2024
Replies: 419
Views: 23860

Re: Olympics 2024

Kellie Harrington wins the lightweight boxing for Ireland to claim back to back Gold Medals.
by Longford Claret
Thu Jul 18, 2024 8:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rocky Flintoff
Replies: 37
Views: 4116

Re: Rocky Flintoff

Frank Mann, George Mann.