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by LincsWoldsClaret
Sun Aug 31, 2025 9:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - Sam Barrott v Manchester United
Replies: 37
Views: 1950

Re: RATE THE REF - Sam Barrott v Manchester United

10
5
20
15

What is foul in one game isn’t a foul in another - there are too many shades of grey in the rules. We need to move to the European version of VAR where it is only involved for the major decisions.
by LincsWoldsClaret
Sat Aug 30, 2025 11:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: **** VAR
Replies: 232
Views: 7635

Re: **** VAR

VAR - at best 96% accurate
At worst 83% accurate
Depending on whether you believe the PL or University studies
Can it tell if anyone is marginally offside?
by LincsWoldsClaret
Sat Aug 30, 2025 10:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hannibal
Replies: 32
Views: 2950

Re: Hannibal

He didn’t play well today - probably trying too hard against his old team. Mostly he is excellent but he’s not a no. 10 and needs to find a deeper role
by LincsWoldsClaret
Sat Aug 30, 2025 5:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Manchester United v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 62
Views: 3851

Re: Manchester United v Burnley - Player Ratings

Dubravka 8* - kept us in it
Walker 4 - awful
Ekdal 5
Esteve 6
Hartmann 5
Bruun Larsen 3 - one good cross, nothing else
Cullen 67
Lesley 7
Hannibal 5
Anthony 5
Foster 7 - two goals, one was allowed

Subs:
Tchuoana 7 promising
Laurent 7
Worrall 7
Sonne 6

We have no idea how to defend a corner
by LincsWoldsClaret
Sat Aug 30, 2025 5:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Man U - Match Thread
Replies: 707
Views: 13799

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Man U - Match Thread

Was it the only shirt-pull in the whole game? There is zero consistency
by LincsWoldsClaret
Sat Aug 30, 2025 3:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Man U - Match Thread
Replies: 707
Views: 13799

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Man U - Match Thread

Defending corners - will we be starting soon?
by LincsWoldsClaret
Sat Aug 30, 2025 2:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Man U - Match Thread
Replies: 707
Views: 13799

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs Man U - Match Thread

Pickles wrote:
Sat Aug 30, 2025 2:04 pm
Prepare yourselves for the dodgiest penalty decision you've ever seen today. For United obviously. Just got a feeling.
It’s written into the Premier League rules that Man. U. are to be provided with a penalty whenever the game isn’t going their way
by LincsWoldsClaret
Fri Aug 29, 2025 4:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sausage and mash
Replies: 52
Views: 2776

Re: Sausage and mash

I’m having Malbec - accompanied by a curried bean hotpot
by LincsWoldsClaret
Wed Aug 27, 2025 4:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.
Replies: 1234
Views: 217714

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

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.
by LincsWoldsClaret
Tue Aug 26, 2025 2:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New season New Beer/Food offerings…
Replies: 53
Views: 3388

Re: New season New Beer/Food offerings…

I tried one of the much-admired Haffners pies - it was less than 1cm thick with no discernible filling - just some thin savoury mush.

Easily the worst “pie” I’ve had - and at a price of £5 I’m back to joining the Turf Moor food boycott
by LincsWoldsClaret
Sun Aug 24, 2025 5:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Other Football
Replies: 126
Views: 4762

Re: Today's Other Football

The rules are clear - but the way in which they’re applied is getting embarrassing.
by LincsWoldsClaret
Sun Aug 24, 2025 5:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Other Football
Replies: 126
Views: 4762

Re: Today's Other Football

That was funny - but that decision was disgustingly biased
by LincsWoldsClaret
Sun Aug 24, 2025 5:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Other Football
Replies: 126
Views: 4762

Re: Today's Other Football

2 fouls on Fulham defenders before Bassey gets involved
by LincsWoldsClaret
Sun Aug 24, 2025 5:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Other Football
Replies: 126
Views: 4762

Re: Today's Other Football

VAR doing their best to give United a win with a ridiculous decision
by LincsWoldsClaret
Sat Aug 23, 2025 7:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match Day Experience
Replies: 49
Views: 3444

Re: Match Day Experience

New PA system - too loud and bassy New stadium layout - great for away fans New access points - a complete shambles New big screen video - v good esp. the fiddle version of NNN New walk out music - excellent - although I did expect the Lone Ranger to appear Digital season tickets - didn’t use them F...
by LincsWoldsClaret
Sat Aug 23, 2025 6:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - Michael Salisbury v Sunderland
Replies: 47
Views: 2158

Re: RATE THE REF - Michael Salisbury v Sunderland

22’s all round
Very good
by LincsWoldsClaret
Sat Aug 23, 2025 5:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Sunderland - Player Ratings
Replies: 101
Views: 9741

Re: Burnley v Sunderland - Player Ratings

Dubravka 7
Walker 8
Ekdal 7
Esteve 7
Hartman 7
Cullen 9
Ugochukwu 8
JBL 6
Anthony 9*
Foster 8

Sonne 7
Laurent 7
by LincsWoldsClaret
Sat Aug 23, 2025 2:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: THE SUPER CLARETS vs The Black Cats ~ Match Thread
Replies: 340
Views: 9826

Re: THE SUPER CLARETS vs The Black Cats ~ Match Thread

The £5 pie was not quite 1 cm deep
by LincsWoldsClaret
Wed Aug 20, 2025 8:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Access for home fans
Replies: 661
Views: 27488

Re: Access for home fans

In order the enhance the Directors understanding of their stupidity, just don’t go to the fanzone or the shop this Saturday
by LincsWoldsClaret
Wed Aug 20, 2025 10:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Any advice on cars?
Replies: 52
Views: 2409

Re: Any advice on cars?

Another vote for Skoda - had 6 now and other than normal wear n tear, they’ve been terrific for over 700,000 miles.
by LincsWoldsClaret
Tue Aug 19, 2025 10:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What do we need
Replies: 198
Views: 8824

Re: What do we need

We just need goals or we’re doomed - get another striker
by LincsWoldsClaret
Mon Aug 18, 2025 6:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: O/T Sigur Rós
Replies: 11
Views: 1278

Re: O/T Sigur Rós

Victory Rose were outstanding.
by LincsWoldsClaret
Mon Aug 18, 2025 1:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What do we need
Replies: 198
Views: 8824

Re: What do we need

We just need to replace Brownhill with someone who scores goals. Playing Foster alongside a goal-shy right wing, No.10 and midfield puts all the pressure on Antony. Our defenders offer nothing on our attacking corners (unless we play Worrall). We need an attacking threat - regardless of how you jugg...
by LincsWoldsClaret
Sat Aug 16, 2025 10:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Michael Oliver
Replies: 39
Views: 3264

Re: Michael Oliver

There was also Steve on the floor with a head injury when they scored their third.
by LincsWoldsClaret
Sat Aug 16, 2025 6:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Do we go with a back four against Sunderland?
Replies: 65
Views: 3479

Re: Do we go with a back four against Sunderland?

A back four is essential
by LincsWoldsClaret
Sat Aug 16, 2025 5:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spurs v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 58
Views: 5431

Re: Spurs v Burnley - Player Ratings

Dubravka 7 Sonne 6 Walker 7 Ekdal 5 - unable to mark his man throughout and so slow Esteve 7 Hartman 6 Cullen 7* competitive and used the ball well Laurent 6 Hannibal 7 Anthony 7 a few good moments Foster 7 lots of effort but no threat Subs: Ugochukwu 7 looks promising Bruun Larsen 6 Flemming 6 Tcha...
by LincsWoldsClaret
Wed Aug 13, 2025 12:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What is wrong with some people?
Replies: 32
Views: 2944

Re: What is wrong with some people?

Some idiots eat Brussel sprouts
by LincsWoldsClaret
Mon Aug 11, 2025 6:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Team for Spuds
Replies: 96
Views: 6274

Re: Team for Spuds

warksclaret wrote:
Mon Aug 11, 2025 5:30 pm
The team Parker I feel will

Hladky
Walker Ekdal Esteve Hartmann
Cullen Laurent Hannibal
Anthony Foster Edwards

BENCH
Dubrovka
Worrall
Pires
Ugochukwu
Ramsey
Tchouna
Koleosho
Barnes
This certainly seems the most likely
by LincsWoldsClaret
Mon Aug 11, 2025 6:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Referee confirmed for Tottenham game
Replies: 16
Views: 1641

Re: Referee confirmed for Tottenham game

Best choice possible
by LincsWoldsClaret
Mon Aug 11, 2025 3:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Driving Eye Tests
Replies: 46
Views: 2512

Re: Driving Eye Tests

It just concentrates on one part of the problem and ignores the coked-up, speed merchants and completely thoughtless.

The test could be made a lot harder too, so many young drivers on motorways see a space and move into it. It’s not a space - it’s my braking distance to the car in front of me Grrr.
by LincsWoldsClaret
Mon Aug 11, 2025 9:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: We need 11 points
Replies: 5
Views: 1363

We need 11 points

Every promoted side over the past 10 seasons with 11 points or more after 10 games has survived, while taking fewer than that has meant an almost guaranteed return to the Championship.

Stats from a BBC article

A big ask given our early fixtures
by LincsWoldsClaret
Mon Aug 11, 2025 8:05 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Early premier league predictions
Replies: 24
Views: 1617

Re: Early premier league predictions

Burnley Predictions: Breakout season: Hannibal Player of the season: Hartmann Most goals: Broja Most assists: Antony League finish: 18th Premier league in general: Breakout season: Ekitike Player of the season: Salah Most goals: Haaland Most assists: Wirtz League winners: Liverpool Relegated teams: ...
by LincsWoldsClaret
Sun Aug 10, 2025 12:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnt pies n beers prices
Replies: 106
Views: 5758

Re: Burnt pies n beers prices

Never been a truer saying than a certain type of person & money parting. To force change sometimes you need to unite & boycott it's the only way things improve. Dead right - but - there’s been a food boycott going on for a couple of seasons now- the club don’t notice because they’ve sold the franch...
by LincsWoldsClaret
Sun Aug 10, 2025 12:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Lazio - Player Ratings
Replies: 46
Views: 3990

Re: Burnley v Lazio - Player Ratings

Hladky 7
Sonne 7
Walker 7
Ekdal 5
Esteve 6
Hartman 7*
Laurent 6
Cullen 7
Hannibal 6
Anthony 6
Foster 5
by LincsWoldsClaret
Sat Aug 09, 2025 2:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Predict the lineup against Lazio!
Replies: 12
Views: 1441

Re: Predict the lineup against Lazio!

Hladky in goal
Sonne right wing
Foster up front
by LincsWoldsClaret
Thu Aug 07, 2025 12:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Experienced goalkeeper Dúbravka signs in
Replies: 85
Views: 6380

Re: ARTICLE: Experienced goalkeeper Dúbravka signs in

Excellent signing- very pleased with this
by LincsWoldsClaret
Thu Aug 07, 2025 11:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window
Replies: 8356
Views: 996934

Re: Summer transfer window

The shaky defence was the best defence there has ever been - ever!

Let’s name and shame the site and the journo
by LincsWoldsClaret
Thu Aug 07, 2025 12:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Chelsea midfielder Ugochukwu becomes a Claret
Replies: 83
Views: 6110

Re: ARTICLE: Chelsea midfielder Ugochukwu becomes a Claret

Leslie - masculine spelling
Lesley - signifies a girl
I ain’t telling him though
by LincsWoldsClaret
Wed Aug 06, 2025 12:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Guardian has us finishing 20th
Replies: 50
Views: 3204

Re: Guardian has us finishing 20th

Once they move away from mainstream news, the Grauniad is useless
by LincsWoldsClaret
Tue Aug 05, 2025 2:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Starting 11 to seriously compete?
Replies: 96
Views: 6370

Re: Starting 11 to seriously compete?

The proposed new additions certainly make our side competitive at this level. Dubravka Walker, Tuanzebe, Esteve, Hartmann Cullen, Lesley, Hannibal Edwards, Broja, Anthony That may well be the team we’ll end up with but for the first few games, I think Parker will use as much of last season’s squad ...
by LincsWoldsClaret
Mon Aug 04, 2025 2:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window
Replies: 8356
Views: 996934

Re: Summer transfer window

Kept out of the team by one of best performers, when he did play he won pretty much every aerial challenge, his passing was good and he’s a strong leader - Worrall must wonder what he’s done wrong
by LincsWoldsClaret
Sat Aug 02, 2025 11:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Starting 11 to seriously compete?
Replies: 96
Views: 6370

Re: Starting 11 to seriously compete?

Just the question marks to fill in before the first game -

?
Walker ? Esteve Hartmann
Cullen
Edwards ? Hannibal Anthony
?
by LincsWoldsClaret
Sat Aug 02, 2025 9:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.
Replies: 1234
Views: 217714

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

Broja, if fit, is a huge step above our current strikers and offers us something new. Would have preferred Sargent but Mr Parker knows best.
by LincsWoldsClaret
Thu Jul 31, 2025 9:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 2025/26 Away Kit
Replies: 83
Views: 6073

Re: 2025/26 Away Kit

Basically sky blue and white horizontal stripes (sorry - sound waves)
by LincsWoldsClaret
Tue Jul 29, 2025 11:49 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Season Tickets
Replies: 118
Views: 5511

Re: Season Tickets

Just.checked with ticket office - Longside stand entry is new season cards
by LincsWoldsClaret
Tue Jul 29, 2025 11:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Season Tickets
Replies: 118
Views: 5511

Re: Season Tickets

Row x wrote:
Tue Jul 29, 2025 11:25 am
You don't need Internet access to use your phones wallet
Thanks - so just need to transfer the tickets from the app to the wallet before the game

It also needs to be made clear that this doesn’t affect the whole ground - if you’re in the Longside stand you will use the new season ticket as usual
by LincsWoldsClaret
Tue Jul 29, 2025 11:23 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Season Tickets
Replies: 118
Views: 5511

Re: Season Tickets

Is there any way around this other than having to show the code on your phone? Can you print anything out in advance? Clearly it isn’t going to work as there is virtually no internet access once the main bulk of fans arrive as the masts can’t cope. Ticketmaster made the ticketing system a disaster l...
by LincsWoldsClaret
Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window
Replies: 8356
Views: 996934

Re: Summer transfer window

With Parker’s focus on wing play - releasing our fastest winger who has already shown he can beat PL defenders would be…odd.
by LincsWoldsClaret
Sat Jul 12, 2025 12:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Starting 11
Replies: 72
Views: 4981

Re: Starting 11

-I’ll play -

---------Trafford
Walker-Worrall-Esteve-Humphries
---------Cullen-Laurent
Edwards-Hannibal-Anthony
---------Flemming
by LincsWoldsClaret
Thu Jul 03, 2025 2:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The “where are we up to” thread
Replies: 136
Views: 11536

Re: The “where are we up to” thread

Hartman and Tuanzebe are starters. No way Worrall is better than Tuanzebe. Hartman - will have to work hard to get ahead of Humphries or Pires who have the advantage of playing in the team for a year. Tuanzebe - similar age to Worrall, not as tall, and has been used as a right back of late. Worrall...