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by Tufty
Sun Jul 13, 2025 7:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Take me home, pothole roads.
Replies: 41
Views: 3027

Re: Take me home, pothole roads.

This scenario of crumbling roads is something that we will all have to live with for decades if not longer. Change has to come from the top and there just isnt the will to make it happen. This norm of **** surfaces is too entrenched in the mindset of those in charge. Currently on a 3 week road trip ...
by Tufty
Thu Jul 10, 2025 5:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tour de France 2025.
Replies: 99
Views: 4861

Re: Tour de France 2025.

Well done Ben ! Love his attacking style...old school. And a Brit (pseudo Irishman ) to boot ! 🇮🇪🇬🇧
by Tufty
Sat Jun 28, 2025 8:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England vs Germany U21 final
Replies: 1
Views: 352

Re: England vs Germany U21 final

Apologies..didn't see the existing thread.
by Tufty
Sat Jun 28, 2025 8:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England vs Germany U21 final
Replies: 1
Views: 352

England vs Germany U21 final

Egan-Riley on the bench .... but the 2 fullbacks for Germany interestingly called Collins and Brown !

England 2-1 up.
by Tufty
Fri May 16, 2025 9:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Hill Dickinson Stadium
Replies: 35
Views: 3475

Re: The Hill Dickinson Stadium

Could've been worse.....The Armitage Shanks Stadium for example.
by Tufty
Thu May 08, 2025 8:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bristol City v Blades
Replies: 108
Views: 5446

Re: Bristol City v Blades

Penalty along with a Red all day long. Well done ref for having the bottle to see it as it was and follow through with the rules. Takes a brave man. Chapeau.
by Tufty
Mon Apr 28, 2025 9:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: For some strange reason...
Replies: 77
Views: 5613

Re: For some strange reason...

BC yet to have a shot let alone a shot on target.

2 touches in the Leeds box....compared to 43 from Leeds in the BC box.
by Tufty
Mon Apr 28, 2025 9:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: For some strange reason...
Replies: 77
Views: 5613

Re: For some strange reason...

Was a great move and sublime pass from Piroe.
by Tufty
Mon Apr 28, 2025 8:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: For some strange reason...
Replies: 77
Views: 5613

Re: For some strange reason...

Leeds simply too good for Bristol. I'll be surprised if BC can even manage a shot on target, let alone equalise.

Leeds to win by 4 at least.
by Tufty
Mon Apr 28, 2025 8:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leeds appreciation society
Replies: 90
Views: 9684

Re: Leeds appreciation society

They're certainly a very good side. Absolutely all over Bristol City at the moment. Making them look more like a League 2 side rather than one vying for a play off place. With respect to consistently good performances over a season I wouldn't disagree with the viewpoint. But they didn't have to buil...
by Tufty
Mon Apr 21, 2025 11:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 30 games undefeated
Replies: 21
Views: 3203

Re: 30 games undefeated

1920-21 Won 21 Drew 9
2024-25 Won 19 Drawn 11
by Tufty
Mon Apr 21, 2025 10:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 30 games undefeated
Replies: 21
Views: 3203

Re: 30 games undefeated

Are there any Burnley supporters who could say they were at all 30 games !
by Tufty
Mon Apr 21, 2025 10:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pope Francis has passed away RIP
Replies: 10
Views: 1717

Re: Pope Francis has passed away RIP

Yes, it is reported on BBC news.
by Tufty
Fri Apr 18, 2025 7:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Watford v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 48
Views: 4161

Re: Watford v Burnley - Player Ratings

Trafford excellent....mom...9 Roberts average.....6 Egan-Riley good.....7 Estève ....good....7 Pires ...good...7 Cullen ....very good...8 Brownhill average....6 Edwards ... below par ...well below par....4 Hannibal ..... average...6 Anthony ....very good & brilliant assist...8 Flemming .... 7....ove...
by Tufty
Fri Apr 18, 2025 5:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match thread v Watford
Replies: 680
Views: 24714

Re: Match thread v Watford

Nerves must be getting to us. That was not a good team performance. 2 good goals and a vital win though. Trafford mom by a country mile.
by Tufty
Fri Apr 18, 2025 3:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match thread v Watford
Replies: 680
Views: 24714

Re: Match thread v Watford

Just seen the replay of our goal...that has to be "assist " of the year from Anthony. Brilliant !
by Tufty
Fri Apr 18, 2025 3:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match thread v Watford
Replies: 680
Views: 24714

Re: Match thread v Watford

Parker is under pressure here. Do nothing and hope everyone gets over their 1st half hangover ? Or make some changes to try and influence a more positive performance ? This is why he gets paid the big bucks. Not sure what the right course of action is but he'll be slaughtered either way if we get be...
by Tufty
Fri Apr 18, 2025 3:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match thread v Watford
Replies: 680
Views: 24714

Re: Match thread v Watford

We've got out of jail there. Hopefully the reset button can be pressed at half time and we start playing a whole lot better than that.
by Tufty
Fri Apr 18, 2025 3:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match thread v Watford
Replies: 680
Views: 24714

Re: Match thread v Watford

Is Edwards p*ssed ?
by Tufty
Tue Apr 08, 2025 9:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Derby County - Match Thread
Replies: 416
Views: 16081

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Derby County - Match Thread

Does anyone remember the old Derby pitch at the Baseball ground in the 70s ? Although tonight pitch was crap by today's standards it was still bowling green-esque compared to back then.
by Tufty
Tue Apr 08, 2025 9:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Derby County - Match Thread
Replies: 416
Views: 16081

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Derby County - Match Thread

Told you so...0-0. You just sense it early on.
by Tufty
Tue Apr 08, 2025 8:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Derby County - Match Thread
Replies: 416
Views: 16081

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Derby County - Match Thread

This game has 0-0 written all over it. We're too good defensively to let them score...and we don't seem to have what it takes to create any chances. Fleming's 1st half chance to change the perspective and, after brilliant control , completely fluffed it with a virtual back pass to the keeper.
by Tufty
Sun Mar 30, 2025 10:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Gazza
Replies: 89
Views: 7056

Re: Gazza

If his injury time free kick at home against Norwich in the last game of the season had been an inch lower we'd have snuck into the play offs, he'd have been a hero and who knows what else may have followed.
by Tufty
Fri Mar 28, 2025 8:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A player on a private jet
Replies: 196
Views: 13101

Re: A player on a private jet

Forget about the private jet...he'd drive himself on the bus.
by Tufty
Fri Mar 28, 2025 8:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A player on a private jet
Replies: 196
Views: 13101

Re: A player on a private jet

I love the way society is progressing as a whole.

We never had this issue in the 70s.

Is Geoff Nulty still available?
by Tufty
Tue Mar 11, 2025 10:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The SUPER CLARETS vs The Baggies - Match Thread
Replies: 376
Views: 13648

Re: The SUPER CLARETS vs The Baggies - Match Thread

We didn't play badly at all and it certainly isn't Scott Parkers fault we couldn't find a way through. We were probing and constantly looking to get through their defence but they defended very well and countered every move we tried. I never quite understand why some supporters think it's such a sim...
by Tufty
Thu Mar 06, 2025 8:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: New deal for Connor Roberts
Replies: 39
Views: 2582

Re: ARTICLE: New deal for Connor Roberts

How old is he?
by Tufty
Mon Mar 03, 2025 6:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Preston fans
Replies: 55
Views: 6325

Re: Preston fans

Just wondering what someone would have to say to you that was racist if you were a working/middle class person of "white" English ethnicity, as I'm assuming the "race" of most users of this forum are ? And would you be offended by it ? And is there a difference between Racial Discrimination and Raci...
by Tufty
Mon Feb 24, 2025 10:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Beer appreciation thread.
Replies: 79
Views: 4342

Re: Beer appreciation thread.

Top Northern beer - Anything by Vocation

Top Stout - Sam Smiths (milk stout) on cask.

Top non Northern beer - Purity Mad Goose & Bathams best.

Top AF/LA beer - Nowt Mary (Ilkley Brewery).
by Tufty
Sat Feb 22, 2025 9:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Foster is a number 9
Replies: 151
Views: 10515

Re: Foster is a number 9

Fails in his job too often is the reality. Maybe one day it'll a come together and he'll be a natural goal scorer but I remember his misses more than his great (?) goals he's scored. (Someone will have to remind me of them). Seemed the simple and obvious thing to sell the keeper with a feigned shot,...
by Tufty
Sat Feb 22, 2025 6:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The gulf between champ and prem showing again
Replies: 56
Views: 4771

Re: The gulf between champ and prem showing again

Bournemouth, Brentford, Fulham, Notts Forest .... and for the time being Wolves have all quite successfully bucked the trend of all 3 promoted teams being immediately relegated.
by Tufty
Mon Feb 17, 2025 10:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Injured Burnley fan.
Replies: 101
Views: 11012

Re: Injured Burnley fan.

I agree about it being an age thing. As will be the case when today's under 30s who mock the over 60s now will in turn stop going for the same reasons...and of course they will in turn be mocked by the under 30s of the day. My last away game Bristol City in the Kompany Championship season. Nothing u...
by Tufty
Mon Feb 17, 2025 10:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leeds v Sunderland
Replies: 183
Views: 9243

Re: Leeds v Sunderland

Sunderland didn't really deserve anything from that. They played the 2nd half living on hope. Leeds the best team in the Championship. 2nd spot is up for grabs.
by Tufty
Wed Feb 12, 2025 8:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Hull Matchday thread
Replies: 266
Views: 10274

Re: Burnley v Hull Matchday thread

Been a joy to watch so far.
by Tufty
Tue Feb 04, 2025 10:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: SUPER CLARETS vs Oxford United - Match Thread
Replies: 440
Views: 12970

Re: SUPER CLARETS vs Oxford United - Match Thread

So many conflicting opinions. I thought we played fantastic. OK, we should've scored more but honestly people who say that the performance was turgid or boring, or lacking commitment and quality .... did they really watch or are they just looking at the scoreline and the fact it was an og? The BBC m...
by Tufty
Tue Feb 04, 2025 9:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: SUPER CLARETS vs Oxford United - Match Thread
Replies: 440
Views: 12970

Re: SUPER CLARETS vs Oxford United - Match Thread

At least we'll notice he's actually there...whereas Flemming.🤷‍♂️
by Tufty
Tue Feb 04, 2025 8:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: SUPER CLARETS vs Oxford United - Match Thread
Replies: 440
Views: 12970

Re: SUPER CLARETS vs Oxford United - Match Thread

Hope we can keep the tempo up and get a 2nd. Passing accuracy of 90% first half. Impressive in such a high tempo game.
by Tufty
Tue Feb 04, 2025 8:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: SUPER CLARETS vs Oxford United - Match Thread
Replies: 440
Views: 12970

Re: SUPER CLARETS vs Oxford United - Match Thread

I'm not exaggerating, but this is the first game I've seen in a while, and going off the comments made about previous games I thought I'd bring a good book with me.

Well, I have to say, I have hardly taken my eyes off this one. A deserved ht lead and some lovely football played.
by Tufty
Tue Feb 04, 2025 8:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: SUPER CLARETS vs Oxford United - Match Thread
Replies: 440
Views: 12970

Re: SUPER CLARETS vs Oxford United - Match Thread

Did I read on here a comment from someone who said that the XG stat was a load of nonsense? Well we've had 3 definite XG's so far.

Lively start !
by Tufty
Tue Feb 04, 2025 6:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonight odds
Replies: 65
Views: 3567

Re: Tonight odds

I'm not a betting men but a return of £42 for a £5 bet on 0-0 sounds excellent. Easy money !
by Tufty
Mon Jan 27, 2025 11:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The worst game of football I have ever watched
Replies: 146
Views: 8705

Re: The worst game of football I have ever watched

On reflection, after an unmentionable number of decades supporting Burnley, what is it that makes it worthwhile ? For me it's the magic moments .... Billy Ingham flicking it over his and volleying into the back of the net; Steve the Tank Kindon on a one route charge for goal; Paul Fletcher overhead ...
by Tufty
Wed Jan 22, 2025 9:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match thread. Plymouth Argyle
Replies: 445
Views: 15605

Re: Match thread. Plymouth Argyle

3 more then for a club record leage match away win
by Tufty
Wed Jan 22, 2025 9:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match thread. Plymouth Argyle
Replies: 445
Views: 15605

Re: Match thread. Plymouth Argyle

I think we'd have to go back a heck of a long way to come up with a time when we've hit 5 in one half of a League match. 50s, 60s ? If ever .
by Tufty
Mon Jan 20, 2025 7:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brightons rise to establish a very good team
Replies: 46
Views: 2757

Re: Brightons rise to establish a very good team

It could be argued that ALK/VSL have taken out around £145m - £150m just to fund the takeover £124.3m in direct loans (that they get interest free) while the club has now paid probably £20m - £25m in interest to directly fund that loan to ALk/VSL and that is still ongoing at likely 12.7% a year (8%...
by Tufty
Sun Jan 19, 2025 9:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lowest attendances at the Turf post war?
Replies: 58
Views: 4449

Re: Lowest attendances at the Turf post war?

Flixtonclaret1 wrote:
Sun Jan 19, 2025 6:58 pm
Hereford 0-6
Must be down there….
I deliberately stayed until the final whistle for this one....I think it's the most masochistic, wierdly amusing, thing I've ever done.
by Tufty
Sat Jan 18, 2025 9:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sunderland’s second penalty
Replies: 71
Views: 4588

Re: Sunderland’s second penalty

Actually have to say that normal real-time angle not a penalty; 1st replay with camera behind goal line on Sonnes back, not a penalty; 2nd replay from touchline with camera on Sunderland players back, definite penalty....no argument. Sonne scythes him down completely. 1st penalty happens so quick th...
by Tufty
Wed Jan 01, 2025 6:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Trafford
Replies: 62
Views: 5296

Re: Trafford

Ah the old "claim a cross" complaint Goalies don't claim many, they never have, the stats back it up It's not their job to do so either, it's the defenders job to clear any crosses This pops up every so often on here because people don't understand the above I'm not so sure. Nick Pope was excellent...
by Tufty
Thu Dec 26, 2024 3:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MATCH THREAD: Blunt Metal vs Clarets
Replies: 342
Views: 13165

Re: MATCH THREAD: Blunt Metal vs Clarets

Pretty poor offering so far. Absolutely no atmosphere....and both sides making it feel like a Sunday afternoon kick about in the local park.
by Tufty
Tue Dec 24, 2024 4:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Are managers overrated
Replies: 44
Views: 2667

Re: Are managers overrated

It would make for an interesting TV program, in the style of "Rich House, Poor house", if managers from a Premier League club could swap places for a month with a manager of a League 2 club.

Guardiola to Morecambe....& Derek Adams to City for example.
by Tufty
Tue Dec 24, 2024 4:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Social Mobility for young 'uns
Replies: 43
Views: 2320

Re: Social Mobility for young 'uns

Will EVs be the death of the boy racer ?

I reckon not....it will be a wise entrepreneur that will invent the growling exhaust audio box beneath the bonnet....then all's that will be needed is the rear plastic spoiler. Broom, broom lives on.