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by Goliath
Mon Sep 08, 2025 6:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley Academy star joins Man City
Replies: 38
Views: 2599

Re: Burnley Academy star joins Man City

Is there a possibility of additional.add ons or sell on clauses with these deals?
by Goliath
Fri Sep 05, 2025 12:09 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: JJ isn't having it
Replies: 107
Views: 6702

Re: JJ isn't having it

Just show us it's offside. If you can't then it's onside
by Goliath
Thu Sep 04, 2025 11:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bronwhill confirms departure
Replies: 362
Views: 41251

Re: Bronwhill confirms departure

He's clearly ruined the rest of his career. There's basically no chance of him.being a Premier league footballer anymore. I have no issue with it, that's just the facts that he'll have had to come to terms with himself
by Goliath
Thu Sep 04, 2025 5:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bronwhill confirms departure
Replies: 362
Views: 41251

Re: Bronwhill confirms departure

Fair enough but it's a shame that players feel the need to ruin their careers like this. I thought last season was the only time he played in his best position for us and he really flourished. He had a chance to prove himself finally at the top level and he's thrown it away for money, but who can bl...
by Goliath
Wed Sep 03, 2025 6:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Three more ex-Clarets involved on transfer deadline day
Replies: 20
Views: 1672

Re: ARTICLE: Three more ex-Clarets involved on transfer deadline day

I don’t think you will find many West Ham fans who’d agree with you. Here you go. It took me 2 minutes from a quick Google search: "I think he was a very astute signing who had been a versatile player off the back of a good season in a poor Burnley side. He started well with us with some very valua...
by Goliath
Wed Sep 03, 2025 6:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Three more ex-Clarets involved on transfer deadline day
Replies: 20
Views: 1672

Re: ARTICLE: Three more ex-Clarets involved on transfer deadline day

He’s only started three PL games for West Ham in three years so I’m not sure there is any evidence of him playing well for them. They were also in Europe when he signed. He was making an impact when coming off the bench and he was doing well in Europe, I watched a few of the games at the time. He's...
by Goliath
Wed Sep 03, 2025 5:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Three more ex-Clarets involved on transfer deadline day
Replies: 20
Views: 1672

Re: ARTICLE: Three more ex-Clarets involved on transfer deadline day

He did well at Wesy ham before injury and did well at Genoa, to the extent that they've resigned him.

One of the most underrated players we've ever had
by Goliath
Wed Sep 03, 2025 12:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 2025/26: Burnley v Cardiff City – Cup Ticket Information
Replies: 61
Views: 2664

Re: 2025/26: Burnley v Cardiff City – Cup Ticket Information

Why do they jump from.one extreme to the other. All stands open to closures of 3 sections around the ground.

Closing the upper tier of the Longside is daft. Just close the Jimmy Mac completely.
by Goliath
Wed Sep 03, 2025 10:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What now for James Trafford?
Replies: 123
Views: 7333

Re: What now for James Trafford?

Like I said. He would have been told what was happening. They’re looking at, at least 48 games. Both will get game time. People are just taking it as Pep has said to him he’s number 1, then signed another gk behind his back. Won’t have happened. Was Donnaruma even available when Trafford went. I se...
by Goliath
Tue Sep 02, 2025 8:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What now for James Trafford?
Replies: 123
Views: 7333

Re: What now for James Trafford?

I think theyll end up having to let him go. He left City because he wasn't playing, there's no way he's gone back to happily sit on the bench for a few years with the odd cup game thrown in. I read something about them expecting Trafford to gradually take over from Ederson but Ederson wanting to go ...
by Goliath
Tue Sep 02, 2025 7:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Benson to Swansea confirmed
Replies: 16
Views: 1827

Re: ARTICLE: Benson to Swansea confirmed

'Work rate on and off the ball'

He's pushing it there a bit isn't he. I'd say he's right up there with the poorest work rates I've ever seen in a Burnley shirt...and I'm a fan of his!
by Goliath
Tue Sep 02, 2025 8:59 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Newcastle statement for Isak leaving
Replies: 32
Views: 3306

Re: Newcastle statement for Isak leaving

Isak did what he had to do. Newcastle are delusional and think they are one of the top clubs rather than a stepping stone, so he knew they'd make it difficult.

He wants and deserves to play at the very top and Newcastle were selfishly standing in the way.
by Goliath
Tue Sep 02, 2025 7:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: High Performance podcast - Craig Bellamy
Replies: 7
Views: 1483

Re: High Performance podcast - Craig Bellamy

Noticed they were quite obviously trying to get him to comment on his conflicts with Souness as well as the Riise golf club incident even when it was obvious he didn't really feel the need to.go over them again. Anything for a few clicks
by Goliath
Mon Sep 01, 2025 8:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Benson heads to Wales and joins Swansea
Replies: 43
Views: 5207

Re: ARTICLE: Benson heads to Wales and joins Swansea

The game I remember him most for was the first half away at Sheff Utd. As close to unplayable as I've seen at that level. All we did was just give him the ball and he absolutely tore them to shreds. I do think he's been under utilisednfor us since..even in the prem he could have been very useful as ...
by Goliath
Mon Sep 01, 2025 12:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Discussion on our players who may or may not move on today...
Replies: 8
Views: 1332

Re: Discussion on our players who may or may not move on today...

We need a creative midfielder, it either has to be Tresor or someone new.
by Goliath
Sun Aug 31, 2025 1:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Our best attacking midfielders
Replies: 8
Views: 960

Re: Our best attacking midfielders

If Luis signs he would have 2 weeks to prove that he could take on Cullen’s role allowing the captain to adopt the attacking midfield role. Cullen is quick, creative, can tackle, anticipates and has proved he can finish. Surely not. Has Cullen ever played further forward? I can't see that at all. I...
by Goliath
Sun Aug 31, 2025 1:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Our best attacking midfielders
Replies: 8
Views: 960

Re: Our best attacking midfielders

Tresor can't even make our stating team in our "second string 11" team utilised in the cups. After 30 minutes of football in 18 months I dont see how he be seen as our midfield saviour. Get him playing 90 minutes in 2 or 3 U-21 games and starting v Cardiff then I would re-appraise. Thats assuming h...
by Goliath
Sun Aug 31, 2025 11:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Our best attacking midfielders
Replies: 8
Views: 960

Re: Our best attacking midfielders

The more I watch us the more I think there should be a spot for Tresor. Maybe not to start every week but we sometimes lack calmness and creativity in our passing which is what he has in abundance. He could have been really useful yesterday in helping getting us some control in midfield. AN attackin...
by Goliath
Sat Aug 30, 2025 10:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hannibal
Replies: 36
Views: 3577

Re: Hannibal

He needs to become a box to box midfielder with end product. He has more ability than Brownhill had on the ball but his goal contribution numbers of really poor.
by Goliath
Sat Aug 30, 2025 9:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Manchester United v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 63
Views: 4429

Re: Manchester United v Burnley - Player Ratings

Dubravka - 7 - kept us in it Walker - 5 Hartman - 4 - his defending for the 2nd goal is awful Esteve - 6 Ekdal - 5 - was superb last week but not this time. Has to do better for the 2nd goal JBL - 6 - great balls in for Hannibal and Lyle but he wants to check back way too much. Cullen - 6 Ugochukwu...
by Goliath
Sat Aug 30, 2025 8:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: SP
Replies: 26
Views: 3157

Re: SP

I think by the end of the season we'll find that united have given some teams some proper wallopings. People are making the mistake of thinking this is last years United. They are a totally different outfit and were absolutely lightning at turning defence into attack, they had Cunha, mbuemo, Mount a...
by Goliath
Sat Aug 30, 2025 6:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.
Replies: 1471
Views: 257784

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

That doesn't make any sense. If we go off your logic, then we can loan or sell every other goalkeeper out as Dubravka might not get injured. And if he doesn't, we've just had Weiß and Hladký sat on the bench for nothing. That's not the same is it. Weib is a keeper and has just joined so needs time ...
by Goliath
Sat Aug 30, 2025 6:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.
Replies: 1471
Views: 257784

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

Pearcey wrote:
Sat Aug 30, 2025 6:32 pm
If Estève is out for any reason then Humphreys is 100% taking his place. He’s a really good player.
And if he isn't? Then he's wasted a year of development sat on the bench.
by Goliath
Sat Aug 30, 2025 6:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.
Replies: 1471
Views: 257784

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

ollieclarets8 wrote:
Sat Aug 30, 2025 6:07 pm
I would. Extremely surprised.
He's young and needs game time at centre half. He's not going to get that with us at present.
by Goliath
Sat Aug 30, 2025 6:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bronwhill confirms departure
Replies: 362
Views: 41251

Re: Bronwhill confirms departure

Frustratingly I think we are really missing Brownhill. Hannibal doesn't look ready for this level yet.

Brownhill offers the same pressing but has much more of a goal threat and creative output from that inside right role.
by Goliath
Sat Aug 30, 2025 6:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Manchester United v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 63
Views: 4429

Re: Manchester United v Burnley - Player Ratings

CalamityClaret wrote:
Sat Aug 30, 2025 5:30 pm
Dubravka 9
Walker 5
Ekdal 4
Esteve 4
Hartman 3
Cullen 5
Hannibal 3
Anthony 3
Foster 7
Ugo 6
JBL 5 one for the cross
:lol: :lol:
by Goliath
Sat Aug 30, 2025 5:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.
Replies: 1471
Views: 257784

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

ervi34 wrote:
Sat Aug 30, 2025 5:47 pm
Tuanzebe and Humphreys are not match fit yet.
Wouldn't be surprised to see Humphreys go out on loan
by Goliath
Sat Aug 30, 2025 5:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.
Replies: 1471
Views: 257784

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

I think today confirmed we need a centre back. We looked shakes all game and had to bring Joe Worrall on at Old Trafford. Bit odd that he's ahead of Tuanzebe in the pecking order.
by Goliath
Sat Aug 30, 2025 5:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: **** VAR
Replies: 249
Views: 9955

Re: **** VAR

RVclaret wrote:
Sat Aug 30, 2025 5:18 pm
This one is interesting.
Genuinely, what's the possible justification for this one. I'm baffled
by Goliath
Sat Aug 30, 2025 5:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Man U - Match Thread
Replies: 708
Views: 18381

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Man U - Match Thread

It's a free kick out side of the box, he'd let go by the time he's inside. Same old story in this league.
'Clear and obvious' my arse.
by Goliath
Sat Aug 30, 2025 3:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Man U - Match Thread
Replies: 708
Views: 18381

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Man U - Match Thread

That's up there with the worst halves I've seen from us in the Premier league. It could have been 3 or 4 very easily
by Goliath
Sat Aug 30, 2025 3:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MOLD TRAFFORD STREAMS
Replies: 24
Views: 2802

Re: MOLD TRAFFORD STREAMS

Anyone got a reliable stream? That was a nightmare
by Goliath
Fri Aug 29, 2025 7:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ultra Processed Food
Replies: 149
Views: 8794

Re: Ultra Processed Food

I might be going against the grain here. But from what I see in my office, young people especially are much more aware of healthy choices and tend to eat a lot healthier at lunchtimes.
by Goliath
Fri Aug 29, 2025 7:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Andre Onana
Replies: 6
Views: 1617

Re: Andre Onana

Bin Ont Turf wrote:
Fri Aug 29, 2025 7:07 pm
Super Tom will be in goals. 8-)
Madness that he hasn't been given a chance at all in the last 2 years.
by Goliath
Fri Aug 29, 2025 7:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: No Walker for England
Replies: 33
Views: 3255

Re: No Walker for England

Henderson offers great leadership, an experienced head and he can still be useful in the pitch. I don't see the problem.
He was apparently excellent for Brentford last week.
by Goliath
Fri Aug 29, 2025 6:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: U21 Burnley v Leeds
Replies: 41
Views: 3853

Re: U21 Burnley v Leeds

No Benson? Possibly on his way out?
by Goliath
Fri Aug 29, 2025 2:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: No Walker for England
Replies: 33
Views: 3255

Re: No Walker for England

Ric_C wrote:
Fri Aug 29, 2025 2:23 pm
Quite telling that as soon as he starts playing for a smaller club, he is instantly dropped
To be fair. I'd be surprised if he's ever picked again after his recent England performances.
by Goliath
Fri Aug 29, 2025 2:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: No Walker for England
Replies: 33
Views: 3255

Re: No Walker for England

Also, Madueke, Bowen and Rashford should not be near an England squad. I'd have Grealish over all 3, he's the one suited to international football.
by Goliath
Fri Aug 29, 2025 2:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: No Walker for England
Replies: 33
Views: 3255

Re: No Walker for England

I hate that the wingers are included as forwards not midfielders these days.
by Goliath
Fri Aug 29, 2025 1:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Ings to cut it with the Blades in Championship return
Replies: 13
Views: 1551

Re: ARTICLE: Ings to cut it with the Blades in Championship return

I don't think the board would have been popular if they'd sold our best player in January when we were fighting to stay up
by Goliath
Thu Aug 28, 2025 1:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.
Replies: 1471
Views: 257784

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

But how would we guarantee playing time? He's surely competing with Ugochukwu, who we've just signed for a big fee and presumably has assurances over game time. He's not a swap for Cullen, doesn't have the same passing ability - completely different profile of player and he doesn't play as far forw...
by Goliath
Wed Aug 27, 2025 7:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.
Replies: 1471
Views: 257784

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

northeastclaret wrote:
Wed Aug 27, 2025 7:19 pm
I disagree , he was already marking a player and another Derby player who wasn’t marked and was already running at pace was able to nip in front of him.
Diving in like that was ridiculous and came from him not reading the game.
by Goliath
Wed Aug 27, 2025 7:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.
Replies: 1471
Views: 257784

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

Steddyman wrote:
Wed Aug 27, 2025 6:50 pm
There is no way we are planning to let Worral leave. He was made captain last night and he had an excellent performance, much better than when he played against Preston. He will definitely by the main cover.
He cost us a goal with a woeful piece of anticipation and defending
by Goliath
Wed Aug 27, 2025 6:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.
Replies: 1471
Views: 257784

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

LincsWoldsClaret wrote:
Wed Aug 27, 2025 4:45 pm
Delcroix leaving rather than Worrall please. Worrall is the best we have in the air and the only CB likely to pose an attacking threat at corners.
If we were down to the bare bones and had to pick between Delcroix and Worrall, I'd 100 percent go with Delcroix.
by Goliath
Wed Aug 27, 2025 5:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Club set to ban U16s from Cricket Field stand?
Replies: 31
Views: 3662

Re: Club set to ban U16s from Cricket Field stand?

Just looking at the attendances in the League Cup at home over the past few years. 2010/11: 17,602 v Bolton, 3rd round 2011/12: 4,069 v Burton, 1st round 2011/12: 4,273 v Barnet, 2nd round 2011/12: 4,134 v MK, 3rd round 2012/13: 4,119 v Plymouth, 2nd round 2013/14: 10,648 v Preston, 2nd round 2013/...
by Goliath
Wed Aug 27, 2025 4:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Club set to ban U16s from Cricket Field stand?
Replies: 31
Views: 3662

Re: Club set to ban U16s from Cricket Field stand?

Have to agree with this. See a lot on social media media about how the CFS is the corner stone of our home support and atmosphere. There couldn’t have been much more than 100 in there last night the whole attendance was dissapointing (expected unfortunately) but dissapointing. Back when i started g...
by Goliath
Wed Aug 27, 2025 4:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Club set to ban U16s from Cricket Field stand?
Replies: 31
Views: 3662

Re: Club set to ban U16s from Cricket Field stand?

I thought they'd banned home fans completely yesterday. Where were they all
by Goliath
Wed Aug 27, 2025 3:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.
Replies: 1471
Views: 257784

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

jrgbfc wrote:
Wed Aug 27, 2025 3:45 pm
Would depend how much he wants to play i suppose. Would be a decent signing for somebody like Birmingham.
Wrexham and Phil Parkinson feels like a better fit.
by Goliath
Wed Aug 27, 2025 1:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.
Replies: 1471
Views: 257784

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

Worrall left his boyhood club in a similar scenario to get first team football. It would make no sense for him to want to stay.

It hasn't worked out for him here so it's probably the right time to let him go.
by Goliath
Wed Aug 27, 2025 1:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Another cup assist for Magic Mike
Replies: 22
Views: 2738

Re: Another cup assist for Magic Mike

He has or is, still recovering from a serious illness. He will be monitored carefully and his responses (health and fitness) to competitive football analysed. His fitness won't and can't be scaled by usual return protocols, it will be a totally different and probably much longer process. It would a...