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by alicante claret
Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sky schedule
Replies: 7
Views: 2619

Re: Sky schedule

Thanks
by alicante claret
Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sky schedule
Replies: 7
Views: 2619

Sky schedule

I am intending to return for home game versus Leicester
weekend of 14th April, can anyone tell me when sky announce which games are to be shown live. Booking flights is more expensive the longer you wait.
by alicante claret
Sat Jan 20, 2018 9:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Moving To Spain
Replies: 71
Views: 8856

Re: Moving To Spain

I moved out here three years ago, living in Gran Alacant a mixture of expats plus all parts of Europe. We rent and have rented our property in UK surplus adds to pension. I was able to complete some work online but from my experience wages in Spain are lower and those expats working full time seem t...
by alicante claret
Sun Dec 10, 2017 9:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Has Sean Dyche ever had it so good?
Replies: 37
Views: 4179

Re: Has Sean Dyche ever had it so good?

The quality of SD is to continue to improve players and the club as a whole. The improvement of the squad never more clear than yesterday with the first team players missing. I do not feel that we will be looking to bring in many p!Ayers in January but we do need to back him whoever he targets. If t...
by alicante claret
Mon Oct 30, 2017 6:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mighty Clarets versus Newcy United
Replies: 220
Views: 19055

Re: Mighty Clarets versus Newcy United

Preparing to walk to local in Gran Alacant joining at least one more claret, several Geordies attending nervous!
by alicante claret
Mon Aug 14, 2017 11:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cahill red card.
Replies: 57
Views: 7934

Re: Cahill red card.

If it was a bad decision why no talk of appeal?
by alicante claret
Mon Aug 14, 2017 11:38 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chelsea's whingers...
Replies: 7
Views: 1990

Re: Chelsea's whingers...

Fully agree, watched the game in a bar full of Chelsea supporters, the only reason for the defeat was the ref and us being from the North. They are becoming more unbearable that Manure!!!
by alicante claret
Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TV Games
Replies: 2
Views: 795

Re: TV Games

Thanks for that!
by alicante claret
Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TV Games
Replies: 2
Views: 795

TV Games

Coming back in October for West Ham game does anyone have information when TV games will be announced for October?
by alicante claret
Wed May 10, 2017 11:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The board looking at a new stadium to replace Turf Moor
Replies: 116
Views: 16036

Re: The board looking at a new stadium to replace Turf Moor

There can only be two serious questions, is there a financial advantage or potential points advantage? The finance question is will it be better value developing existing ground or selling site and building new. Points advantage few teams have had successful initial move. Too risky for me. It is ine...
by alicante claret
Sat May 06, 2017 7:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Boyd and Arfield
Replies: 25
Views: 2966

Re: Boyd and Arfield

Very sad, but we have progressed beyond Arfield. Thank him for what he has done, help him to get a good deal elsewhere. Never forget!
by alicante claret
Sat May 06, 2017 7:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: For all the clowns that have ever doubted Dyche
Replies: 27
Views: 4232

Re: For all the clowns that have ever doubted Dyche

For all of those who want change of style or heaven forbids a change of manager, we have a system that works. The summer will bring changes as we look to progress. Who on earth could have done a better job than Sean Dyche. Perhaps we need to offer a job to Wenger or Pep!
by alicante claret
Fri May 05, 2017 11:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Interest in Heaton
Replies: 127
Views: 18606

Re: Interest in Heaton

Two things would gave him considering a move, money and an opportunity to improve chances of becoming England's first choice. A move to a bigger club would not necessarily mean ad many starts. He has left Man Utd once against advice of Ferguson, he will be with us next season.
by alicante claret
Fri May 05, 2017 9:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Two steps​ forward, one step back
Replies: 19
Views: 2957

Re: Two steps​ forward, one step back

Laws was difficult to defend.
by alicante claret
Fri May 05, 2017 9:12 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Marco Silva
Replies: 35
Views: 4804

Re: Marco Silva

I believe he has done a good job, however as far as I am aware the ownership of the club is still a mess. I would be happy for them to stay up. I suspect he could move on in the summer.
by alicante claret
Wed May 03, 2017 8:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Still voting Labour ?
Replies: 67
Views: 6287

Re: Still voting Labour ?

I am Labour Party member, not a a supporter of Corbyn, I also through my union know Andrew Fisher, I do not support his radical position. He is however a pleasant man. Personality as a decision making process is dangerous, Tories however appear to hold a majority in arrogance, personally I rejoice i...
by alicante claret
Mon May 01, 2017 9:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Transfer budget this summer
Replies: 59
Views: 7888

Re: Transfer budget this summer

Sure we will spend plenty but hope we secure present squad members on better contracts before we make a shopping list.
by alicante claret
Sun Apr 30, 2017 8:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tarky Superb Yesterday
Replies: 34
Views: 4501

Re: Tarky Superb Yesterday

Old enough to remember, Bobby Moore, he had no pace! Tarky will be fine.
by alicante claret
Sun Apr 30, 2017 9:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rovers conundrum
Replies: 26
Views: 4619

Re: Rovers conundrum

Potential feeder club and home for out of contract loyal servants. Start by sending Robinson back to help them out.
by alicante claret
Sun Apr 30, 2017 9:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Andre Gray contract situation
Replies: 29
Views: 7046

Re: Andre Gray contract situation

I think he will sign new contract, but summer likely to be very busy for recruitment as we continue to progress. Money stability and ambition we are surely more attractive to our targets.
by alicante claret
Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What A Finish By Andre!
Replies: 47
Views: 6049

Re: What A Finish By Andre!

Before kick off questioned decision to play Vokes and Barnes, they softened up struggling central defenders, Andre repeated the reward!!!
by alicante claret
Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche
Replies: 27
Views: 5649

Re: Dyche

Something we all need to learn, Sean knows best. Doubted selection today , brilliant win and safe for another season. How do we asses what he has done for our club?
by alicante claret
Thu Apr 27, 2017 12:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Keep Clear road markings are clearly optional in Burnley
Replies: 50
Views: 5740

Re: Keep Clear road markings are clearly optional in Burnley

Just agree to differ, always gave me impression some drivers just closed eyes and prayed! So good planners in other towns have not copied its success. Better things to defend in Swindon.
by alicante claret
Thu Apr 27, 2017 12:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Keep Clear road markings are clearly optional in Burnley
Replies: 50
Views: 5740

Re: Keep Clear road markings are clearly optional in Burnley

When working I drove in most towns and cities of England and Wales. Swindon has without doubt the worst roundabout, The Magic Roundabout close to the football ground. Too difficult to even try and explain! Seven roundabouts in one. Chaos! Driving in Spain is similar at roundabouts and blocking exits...
by alicante claret
Sun Apr 23, 2017 11:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mighty Clarets versus Mancy Red Sox
Replies: 263
Views: 20569

Re: Mighty Clarets versus Mancy Red Sox

Preparing for difficult afternoon, bar I use is mainly Man Utd, a Blackburn barman, I am assisted by Belgians who are following Defour! A point will do.
by alicante claret
Sun Apr 23, 2017 8:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: it was exactly like this after we played Spurs
Replies: 15
Views: 3013

Re: it was exactly like this after we played Spurs

I understand why managers say one game at a time, that is what we need to focus upon. Still think we will finish with around 45 points!
by alicante claret
Sat Apr 22, 2017 9:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's games
Replies: 203
Views: 17525

Re: Today's games

Plus Accy to bring the big Lancashire Derby closer!
by alicante claret
Sat Apr 22, 2017 9:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Barton's FA Hearing
Replies: 56
Views: 11100

Re: Barton's FA Hearing

I only watch via TV but have seen every game live, Barton has played well under what must be personal pressure, he has held midfield together in absence of Marney plus helping to bring players into the side. He has been superb. If there were others to be investigated by FA for similar, I suspect the...
by alicante claret
Sat Apr 22, 2017 8:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Players running down contracts
Replies: 30
Views: 3516

Re: Players running down contracts

At this time of the season every club has the same problem, contracts have and end. If Manure cannot find a way around it no chance of Burnley. As with every part of club we are improving, recruitment will be easier than previous years because of that progress. Will there be complaints of the system...
by alicante claret
Thu Apr 20, 2017 9:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your team vs Man. Utd.
Replies: 16
Views: 2430

Re: Your team vs Man. Utd.

I would wait until results of Saturday are known. If the gap is still eight points I would leave Keane on bench and play Tarks, Keane is seemingly in shop window. Why risk injury plus integrate Tarks and assess what may be needed in summer!
by alicante claret
Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Transfer fees
Replies: 21
Views: 3077

Re: Transfer fees

From my perspective it is the value we get in the market. We will be likely to pay higher fees and wages plus agents fees. It appears that we look to buy players who will not only improve the squad but will improve as players. Their value increases as they move on, it looks a good business model. It...
by alicante claret
Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pressure on Sunday?
Replies: 43
Views: 6778

Re: Pressure on Sunday?

Why be negative? How would it be if teams beneath us lost? We could feel pressure was off.
by alicante claret
Tue Apr 18, 2017 8:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Why would SD stay?
Replies: 88
Views: 7070

Re: Why would SD stay?

It appears to me that he has an excellent working relationship with the Board. Every aspect of the club appears to show some SD influence, is he likely to get that elsewhere? Not immediately he moves in. The experience of Moyes and United have shown grass is not greener. I can see him staying as lon...
by alicante claret
Fri Apr 14, 2017 7:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: IAN WRIGHT..
Replies: 13
Views: 3821

Re: IAN WRIGHT..

I thought Ian Wright was a great signing, he was in hole at Celtic, he delivered. Sadly he appears to have forgotten his time as a Claret!
by alicante claret
Fri Apr 14, 2017 10:49 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: If I was Keane
Replies: 54
Views: 5439

Re: If I was Keane

If he doesn't sign extension to contract and we are safe any value in playing Tarks in his place for last games of season?
by alicante claret
Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:26 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Foreign Players and Brexit
Replies: 22
Views: 3208

Foreign Players and Brexit

I read everyday from my life in Spain how life in UK will never be the same and immigration will be controlled. Does that affect Premiership players and managers? I have seen nothing regarding football.
by alicante claret
Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who will remain and what will be required?
Replies: 61
Views: 6061

Re: Who will remain and what will be required?

There is no option but to make changes, improvement does not allow to stand still. Surely prospects of bringing in new faces will be easier than last year as our prospects for club are brighter. My hope is all players for next season have a full per season which SD values so much. Personally I would...
by alicante claret
Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Away to Everton predictions
Replies: 41
Views: 5178

Re: Away to Everton predictions

Fed up having a feeling of win, we have yet to get a,real thumping!
by alicante claret
Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: O/T Planning a career change
Replies: 50
Views: 4784

Re: O/T Planning a career change

I had a number if changes to career, starting in Police finishing as Trade Union officer. You are likely to work for another 40 years, do not jump to quickly into a new career, lots of ways to put toe in water or just take a career break. Watched lots of young people get stuck doing something they h...
by alicante claret
Wed Apr 12, 2017 11:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: O/T Just let it go
Replies: 148
Views: 11259

Re: O/T Just let it go

I voted remain, I am not certain I was right or wrong, however I do know that the political classes were opportunist, to be told it should be end of argument is all a bit rich. Farage who has funded his life work from the organisation he wants to destroy would not be silenced by such a result. Boris...
by alicante claret
Mon Apr 10, 2017 9:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: how long can we be regarded as " little old Burnley".
Replies: 37
Views: 5723

Re: how long can we be regarded as " little old Burnley".

The important thing is we have not only an identity but a history.
by alicante claret
Sun Apr 09, 2017 8:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Should we sign anybody next season?
Replies: 43
Views: 5807

Re: Should we sign anybody next season?

Players will leave it looks unlikely that any of the out on loan players will come back ready for first team. We will be looking to make progress so we need to bring players in.
by alicante claret
Fri Apr 07, 2017 1:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: George Boyd
Replies: 98
Views: 12611

Re: George Boyd

Not good news but inevitable squad will change over the summer. I would hope the offer remains available. Grass often seems greener. This is realistically final chance of a money making deal. He has whatever people think of ability been model professional in his time with us.
by alicante claret
Thu Apr 06, 2017 2:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I can't stop studying the league table..I think I'm nuts.
Replies: 40
Views: 6704

Re: I can't stop studying the league table..I think I'm nuts.

Big Sam seemed to be getting excuses in early tired players and lots of injuries. I fancy his luck has run out.
by alicante claret
Wed Apr 05, 2017 10:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What are you drinking to celebrate?
Replies: 51
Views: 7217

Re: What are you drinking to celebrate?

Another very large whisky!
by alicante claret
Wed Apr 05, 2017 12:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Six minutes of 'Injury Time'.
Replies: 19
Views: 4787

Re: Six minutes of 'Injury Time'.

Is it a sign of progress that we did not concede a goal in a total of seven minutes of added time?
by alicante claret
Wed Apr 05, 2017 12:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 50 home league wins for Sean Dyche
Replies: 11
Views: 1918

Re: 50 home league wins for Sean Dyche

The job he has done is incredible. Sorted the mess left by Howe including youth set up! Every aspect of club looking secure. Plaudits continue nationally for Howe above Dyche. Howe continues to spend Russian millions with little progress my hope is that we finish above Bournemouth. Media will ignore...
by alicante claret
Tue Apr 04, 2017 10:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lessons from tonight.
Replies: 88
Views: 13539

Re: Lessons from tonight.

The result tonight puts pressure on teams playing tomorrow. It also lifts pressure for Saturday, first away win of season?
by alicante claret
Tue Apr 04, 2017 10:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What are you drinking to celebrate?
Replies: 51
Views: 7217

Re: What are you drinking to celebrate?

Very large whisky!
by alicante claret
Sat Apr 01, 2017 6:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: That sinking feeling
Replies: 55
Views: 7312

Re: That sinking feeling

Second half performance via TV was poor, pressure will increase but one win will change everything. Not worried yet but nerves now a part. West Ham could yet be drawn into the problem, may be a big game!