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by ArnoldBenson
Fri Jun 06, 2025 9:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonights internationals
Replies: 23
Views: 1525

Re: Tonights internationals

Churlinov off the bench for North Macedonia.
Atwell on VAR disallows Macedonian goal.
by ArnoldBenson
Thu Mar 06, 2025 9:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hibs- Sunshine On Leith
Replies: 37
Views: 2900

Re: Hibs- Sunshine On Leith

Always thought ‘Imagine’ had potential for a football anthem, right speed builds up nicely, don’t know if any club ever used it.
Imagine there’s no Ewood, It’s easy if you try …..
Oh well, back to the day job.
by ArnoldBenson
Fri Jan 10, 2025 9:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bank of Dave 2
Replies: 101
Views: 10032

Re: Bank of Dave 2

Yes, on Netflix
by ArnoldBenson
Fri Jan 10, 2025 9:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bank of Dave 2
Replies: 101
Views: 10032

Re: Bank of Dave 2

Thought first half hour was very good and quite hard hitting. 2nd half seemed to have much more dramatic licence, scenes in America more unbelievable. Overall an enjoyable watch.
by ArnoldBenson
Fri Dec 13, 2024 8:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Derby v pompey
Replies: 11
Views: 1917

Re: Derby v Portsmouth

Shame Derby didn’t have the bottle to take us on and give us a more entertaining Tuesday night
by ArnoldBenson
Thu Dec 12, 2024 1:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Season ticket prices frozen
Replies: 54
Views: 4547

Re: Season ticket prices frozen

Are the prices frozen at ‘early bird’ prices or has that been abandoned?
by ArnoldBenson
Sun Dec 01, 2024 1:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Football 1st Dec
Replies: 34
Views: 2461

Re: Today's Football 1st Dec

Sordell had some serious mental health issues when he joined us. I know someone at Bolton who had tried to help him before he joined us. He quit football early, since set up a media company which has helped people with mental health problems. He's enjoyed returning to part-time football.
by ArnoldBenson
Sun Dec 01, 2024 12:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Football 1st Dec
Replies: 34
Views: 2461

Re: Today's Football 1st Dec

Marvin Sordell on bench for Kettering.
by ArnoldBenson
Sat Aug 10, 2024 11:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 24/25 Season Tickets
Replies: 300
Views: 20463

Re: 24/25 Season Tickets

Tickets arrived today. Grandson's says 'under 12'. Previous ticket was 'under 18' and paid for that again. Also, it's in North Upper and as far as I recall they don't do 'under 12s' other than Jimmy Mac stand.
by ArnoldBenson
Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Season tickets next season
Replies: 839
Views: 87755

Re: Season tickets next season

My over 65 ticket in Longside Upper Wings is up from £285 to £357, a 25% increase I believe. As previously mentioned senior tickets elsewhere increased by even more. This after a shocking season and likely to be watching an inferior league next season. Most of the elderly fans will have been followi...
by ArnoldBenson
Tue Jan 30, 2024 1:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your favourite FA Cup tie
Replies: 167
Views: 12306

Re: Your favourite FA Cup tie

The first FA Cup game I attended, late 60s, at home to Derby. Still one of the dirtiest games I've ever seen, they set out to kick Ralph Coates off the pitch from the first minute. I think John O'Hare got sent off, possibly someone else too. From memory we won 3-1. I recall Hinton and Hector wearing...
by ArnoldBenson
Fri Jan 26, 2024 10:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonight’s football
Replies: 32
Views: 2124

Re: Tonight’s football

Foul or not Dias is blatantly offside and clearly interfering with play.
by ArnoldBenson
Sun Dec 31, 2023 2:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dear PGMOL
Replies: 210
Views: 19234

Re: Dear PGMOL

Just watched Fulham player pulling shirt of breaking Arsenal player, then when this wasn't working he grabbed him and pulled him down. Just a free kick, no card. Yesterday Sander Berge had less of a pull on Villa player and ref couldn't wait to give him a yellow card despite the greater implications...
by ArnoldBenson
Fri Dec 15, 2023 3:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tickets for Everton game
Replies: 18
Views: 2646

Re: Tickets for Everton game

I think the principle of the ticket exchange is good, but there needs to more checks on the new purchaser. At the West Ham game we had a Hammers fan next to us in the JHU and at least 3 sat behind us. They had used the system to get tickets. They were friendly enough and not demonstrative when they ...
by ArnoldBenson
Fri Dec 15, 2023 3:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Zak Dingle RIP
Replies: 32
Views: 7964

Re: Zak Dingle RIP

Didn't he once do the half time draw in a game against Preston, or was that a lookalike?
RIP
by ArnoldBenson
Sun Oct 29, 2023 7:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ajax
Replies: 14
Views: 2037

Re: Ajax

Ten Haag could be available soon. Return of the prodigal son.
by ArnoldBenson
Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Let’s make Turf Moor a fortress again…
Replies: 133
Views: 16503

Re: Let’s make Turf Moor a fortress again…

I don't think Kompany gives off an air of aloofness at all, quite the opposite in fact. Probably bad terminology on my part. I respect his honesty in pre match conferences and post match interviews and I hope he's our Manager for a few years yet. I just feel that, speaking for myself as a fairly ba...
by ArnoldBenson
Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Let’s make Turf Moor a fortress again…
Replies: 133
Views: 16503

Re: Let’s make Turf Moor a fortress again…

There is a disconnect with the players due to to a 2nd season of high recruitment. Tell, Zarouri, and Benson etc won the fans over quickly last season due to performances but also their enthusiasm to celebrate success with the fans. It's difficult for the recent recruits to share similar enthusiasm ...
by ArnoldBenson
Thu Oct 19, 2023 11:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Drummers required...DRUMMERS
Replies: 378
Views: 45522

Re: Drummers required...DRUMMERS

A simple question with no criticism aimed at fans, club, or team. Why do 1500 to 2500 fans generally create such a better atmosphere away from home than 20,000 fans at home? This seems to apply regardless of style of football, or league we are in. How do you harness the collective unity felt by our ...
by ArnoldBenson
Sat Oct 07, 2023 10:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chelsea half time
Replies: 6
Views: 2214

Re: Chelsea half time

I noticed today that when we came out for the 2nd half we didn't do the mini warm-up with the cones. Not sure if this has been the case all this season, but I always thought it was a good idea last season and seemed to focus the players for the task in hand.
by ArnoldBenson
Tue Aug 08, 2023 9:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonight’s football
Replies: 13
Views: 1722

Re: Tonight’s football

Brilliant Swansea goal by Josh Ginnelly.
by ArnoldBenson
Sun Aug 06, 2023 3:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley Town Centre
Replies: 123
Views: 11848

Re: Burnley Town Centre

Out of town centres with easy parking, Amazon in particular, tolerance of organised begging (not the homeless who occupy doorways in an evening and deserve help) and unimaginative councils all contribute to the perceived decline of the High Street. However it is not irreversible. Towns like Skipton,...
by ArnoldBenson
Fri Aug 04, 2023 5:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Parklng next Friday
Replies: 15
Views: 1913

Re: Parklng next Friday

Club website advises traffic from west comes off M65 at junction 9 and follow diversion signs. Does this mean there are issues coming off at junction 10 and using Trafalgar Street and Centenary way to access open-air car park opposite Tesco?
by ArnoldBenson
Sat Jul 08, 2023 1:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Varifocals
Replies: 39
Views: 3213

Re: Varifocals

Got varifocals about 8 years ago, struggled for a few weeks, fell off kerbs etc. Persevered and soon got used to them. A couple of years ago I felt like a nodding dog moving my head about to focus between lengths so when I had my eye test I decided to get 2 pairs instead. After 3 months got fed up s...
by ArnoldBenson
Tue Jul 04, 2023 12:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?
Replies: 37
Views: 5234

Re: unable to buy the infamous £4k watch?

A 24 hour watch? Never seen one of them. I wonder how long it takes to be able to read the time at a glance? I'd rather stick with a conventional layout and use my own skill and judgement to decide whether it's morning or afternoon! It's a conventional watch, the normal hands work over 12 hour cycl...
by ArnoldBenson
Sat Jun 10, 2023 12:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: York B&B or hotel
Replies: 10
Views: 1215

Re: York B&B or hotel

Near the Holgate Bridge mentioned above is Bishops B & B, award winning. Owned and actively run by one Marco Gabbiadini, who will be remembered by the older fans on here. He and his wife both from York originally so can give good advice on where to go etc.
by ArnoldBenson
Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Watch advice
Replies: 78
Views: 5564

Re: Watch advice

Also for those genuinely interested in watches there is a good podcast/youtube series called ‘About Effing Time’. 3 guys reviewing and discussing watches, not just elite models. Main guy is George Bamford, close relative of a certain Patrick Bamford who may be familiar to some on here.
by ArnoldBenson
Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Watch advice
Replies: 78
Views: 5564

Re: Watch advice

You mentioned you liked the look of Tudor watches Newcastle. A good choice these days. Gives you best of both worlds, you like the look, and it will have a retention value should you need that. Stylish and robust. As a sister brand of Rolex it has the quality, and as your purchase is for a special r...
by ArnoldBenson
Wed Oct 05, 2022 1:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Potential Traffic Problems Tonight, (Stoke)
Replies: 19
Views: 2227

Re: Potential Traffic Problems Tonight, (Stoke)

Anyone returning to Fylde Coast coming off at the 'Tickled Trout' junction to avoid M55 closure, bear in mind that the Preston home game kicks off 15 minutes after ours. Traffic still likely to be busy in Deepdale area.
by ArnoldBenson
Tue Jul 05, 2022 1:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The saddest songs of all
Replies: 75
Views: 5877

Re: The saddest songs of all

Sandy Denny with Fairport Convention - Who knows where the time goes
https://youtu.be/OkOB57UcYk8
by ArnoldBenson
Thu Jun 30, 2022 2:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rocky RIP
Replies: 224
Views: 25562

Re: Rocky RIP

Maybe I'm just getting old and maudlin' but so much lately has seemed like the end of an era at the club. The departure of one of our best ever managers, the moving on of so many players who have been stalwarts of recent years, and overseas ownership after always being 'locally' owned. The passing o...
by ArnoldBenson
Mon Jun 27, 2022 5:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Manchester Airport
Replies: 365
Views: 46194

Re: Manchester Airport

Thanks. Good suggestion.
by ArnoldBenson
Mon Jun 27, 2022 4:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Manchester Airport
Replies: 365
Views: 46194

Re: Manchester Airport

Advice please. I have to pick up someone from a Qantas flight, probably T1, in a couple of weeks time. I am driving from about an hour away so coordinating my arrival with flight arrival is not an exact science. I have no issue with the £6 charge for up to 30 minutes but any delays can quickly rack ...
by ArnoldBenson
Sat Jan 29, 2022 12:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Amateur hour at the club.
Replies: 20
Views: 2949

Re: Amateur hour at the club.

Twice recently I have had cause to email the club, something I rarely do. One was to clarify the situation regarding the Covid regulations if I let a different family member use one of our season tickets, the other was to try and get a Clarets number for my teenage grandson to simplify buying a tick...
by ArnoldBenson
Sun Dec 05, 2021 8:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Saudi GP
Replies: 141
Views: 10256

Re: Saudi GP

I believe the brilliant climax to the F1 season takes place at the same time as our game against West Ham. Do you think they'll put it on the big screens if we ask nicely.
by ArnoldBenson
Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Recommendations for “dog friendly” pub with good food
Replies: 18
Views: 1817

Re: Recommendations for “dog friendly” pub with good food

Tempest Arm at Elslack. Great food and welcome dogs with treats rather than just tolerate them.
by ArnoldBenson
Tue Mar 02, 2021 10:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ian St John
Replies: 33
Views: 3020

Re: Ian St John

RIP The Saint. Saw him and Roger Hunt in a charity match in St Helens after they had finished playing (late 1970s). He was still getting involved in scraps with the opposition, tremendously competitive, but with a twinkle in his eye.
by ArnoldBenson
Tue Mar 02, 2021 10:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kevin McDonald'
Replies: 17
Views: 2820

Re: Kevin McDonald'

He was one of those players for us who got you on the edge of your seat with the potential to do something special. Best wishes to him for a good resolution to his health issues. Tremendous respect for his brother and his best friend who are both potential kidney donors, what an amazing thing to do ...
by ArnoldBenson
Fri Feb 12, 2021 8:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Them vs Them
Replies: 66
Views: 3968

Re: Them vs Them

I was as angry and disappointed as many people on here after the Bournemouth debacle, but if focusing on the Premier League means we avoid having to watch dross like this every week I'll take it. At leat we get to admire the quality of the opposition, and more often than not our spirit and fight aga...
by ArnoldBenson
Sat Jul 27, 2019 10:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: They came back to t'Turf
Replies: 47
Views: 5633

Re: They came back to t'Turf

Steve Davis
by ArnoldBenson
Sat Jul 27, 2019 10:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What's the game you'll always remember
Replies: 81
Views: 7840

Re: What's the game you'll always remember

Putting 4 past Leeds at Elland Road with THAT Paul Fletcher goal.
by ArnoldBenson
Sun Mar 03, 2019 7:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: gfjhghjghjgj
Replies: 15
Views: 2614

Re: gfjhghjghjgj

I'll have a vowel please Rachel.
by ArnoldBenson
Sun Dec 02, 2018 4:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: "Insanity is .... "
Replies: 3
Views: 849

Re: "Insanity is .... "

Probably. Sorry, missed it.
by ArnoldBenson
Sun Dec 02, 2018 4:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: "Insanity is .... "
Replies: 3
Views: 849

"Insanity is .... "

"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results".
Famous quote often credited to Albert Einstein, one of the greatest football pundits.
by ArnoldBenson
Tue Oct 16, 2018 8:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Medication for High Blood Pressure
Replies: 23
Views: 3956

Re: Medication for High Blood Pressure

Initially put on 10mm amlodipine 4 years ago. Ankles ballooned. Changed to 5mm amlodipine and 2.5mm ramipril. Occasional slight ankle swelling but generally ok. Blood pressure not been a problem at checkups. Ramipril caused a silly tickly cough for a while, apparently common, but that is now rarely ...
by ArnoldBenson
Tue Oct 09, 2018 8:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The word "so" before a sentence.
Replies: 67
Views: 6375

Re: The word "so" before a sentence.

Why has the word 'check' disappeared, everyone now 'doublechecks'.
by ArnoldBenson
Wed Aug 22, 2018 8:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Worst song ever
Replies: 55
Views: 5363

Re: Worst song ever

Anything by Katie Melua, especially that Bicycles in Bejing thing.
by ArnoldBenson
Wed Jun 13, 2018 2:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spain sack their manager
Replies: 19
Views: 2941

Re: Spain sack their manager

Juan Coyle is available and on his way. He was a legend at Real Tosser De Mar.
by ArnoldBenson
Tue Apr 03, 2018 6:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Zurich advice
Replies: 15
Views: 2355

Re: Zurich advice

Best value tasty food at the lively main Railway Station. Otherwise stick to the Old Town side of the river.
Beware the Hotel Dignitas.