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by Falcon
Tue Aug 19, 2025 10:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Morecambe FC - another club in a shocking situation
Replies: 111
Views: 12903

Re: Morecambe FC - another club in a shocking situation

When I first heard the name I just assumed it was one of their mates! (bit racist of me) The BBC article about his appointment shows Ashvir Singh Johal has got experience as an assistant at least, with roles Como, Wigan and Leicester on his CV. Still, the step up into being the main boss is somethin...
by Falcon
Tue Aug 19, 2025 9:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Morecambe FC - another club in a shocking situation
Replies: 111
Views: 12903

Re: Morecambe FC - another club in a shocking situation

New owners have immediately sacked Derek Adams. Seems a strange move.
by Falcon
Fri Aug 15, 2025 8:59 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Replies: 251
Views: 29688

Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship

HistoricalClaret, I've accepted your application to join.

You are now manager of Claret & Blue Army, but feel free to change the name.
by Falcon
Tue Aug 12, 2025 8:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Replies: 251
Views: 29688

Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship

Joining instructions: http://www.xperteleven.com/?lid=43119 Please click this link and choose to join the Clarets Championship (the game might try to make you also add a team into the 'Official Leagues' - which you can do, but it isn't the BFC fans league). There are two existing teams who need new ...
by Falcon
Tue Aug 12, 2025 8:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Replies: 251
Views: 29688

Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship

Good morning all. Another cracking season has just completed in the Clarets Championship. Congratulations to Team Anarchy on another title... can anyone stop them next season? We have a couple of manager vacancies at the moment if anyone fancies a bash. Completely new people welcome, returning forme...
by Falcon
Fri Jul 25, 2025 12:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Do we need to be charging more for tickets to become more competitive at this level?
Replies: 61
Views: 2101

Re: Do we need to be charging more for tickets to become more competitive at this level?

Do we need to charge more for tickets?

No. Income from tickets is dwarfed by the TV income and prize money in the PL.
by Falcon
Wed Jul 09, 2025 3:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Take me home, pothole roads.
Replies: 43
Views: 3766

Re: Take me home, pothole roads.

Reasons are probably a combination of things

- Vehicles are heavier on average nowadays (rise of electric vehicles)
- Extreme weather events happening more often of late (climate change)
- Council budgets have been gutted in the last few years (at risk of going all political)
by Falcon
Wed Jul 09, 2025 3:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MP's vote
Replies: 15
Views: 1532

Re: MP's vote

A Tory amendment that would allow alcohol back into the stands at football matches was also voted down. Both this and the Lib Dem proposal are excellent ideas. I don't get the replies above seemingly sucking up to Sky Sports. Sadly, as ever the party with the majority will vote down good ideas just ...
by Falcon
Wed Jul 09, 2025 10:48 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Replies: 251
Views: 29688

Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship

Savo776, I've also now accepted your application to join.

You have taken over AAFC Vole.

Please feel free to change the team's name if you wish. And give us a shout if you need any help or advice.
by Falcon
Tue Jul 08, 2025 2:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Replies: 251
Views: 29688

Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship

Nice one. Let me know if you need any help with anything.
by Falcon
Tue Jul 08, 2025 11:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Replies: 251
Views: 29688

Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship

MattBFC wrote:
Wed Jun 04, 2025 1:32 pm
Thanks @falcon, I'll look out for it (BadBeatBob)

Ps - they did a manual reset, so I'm in!

Hi Matt,

Someone has just been sacked by their team for inactivity.

Upshot is, you're now in and have been assigned to Haydock Clarets. Feel free to change the team name if you wish.
by Falcon
Wed Jul 02, 2025 1:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New banknotes
Replies: 32
Views: 1909

Re: New banknotes

I would prefer natural images (landscapes, native flora and fauna) rather than people or buildings.
by Falcon
Wed Jul 02, 2025 11:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New banknotes
Replies: 32
Views: 1909

New banknotes

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy4nn1d2vzxo So the Bank of England are going to be redesigning all of the bank notes, and are asking the public for ideas on themes. Sorry Republicans, King Charlie will remain on one side though. What would you want on there? A change? Or stick with historical f...
by Falcon
Wed Jul 02, 2025 11:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brownhill
Replies: 269
Views: 36647

Re: Brownhill

Great player for BFC, fantastic captain, and an excellent person off the pitch as well.

Never angled for a move, has simply ran out his contract. Owes us nowt so if he is on his way, fair play.

Cheers Josh and thanks for the memories.
by Falcon
Wed Jul 02, 2025 11:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Heckenhurst Avenue , Burnley
Replies: 41
Views: 5285

Re: Heckenhurst Avenue , Burnley

Where does Brownside come into this? Is it it's own separate place or is it a smaller division within Worsthorne, or even Burnley?
by Falcon
Wed Jul 02, 2025 11:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Home KIt 2025/26
Replies: 189
Views: 12440

Re: Home KIt 2025/26

My first impression is that I like it, quite a lot actually.

Definitely would be buying sponsorless if I get one.
by Falcon
Wed Jul 02, 2025 11:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How to win the Premier League
Replies: 8
Views: 1030

Re: How to win the Premier League

SPOILER ALERT.

The answer is to get more points than the other teams.
by Falcon
Tue Jul 01, 2025 4:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football World Cup
Replies: 3
Views: 487

Re: Football World Cup

UEFA got 12 slots 4 European cup winners plus remaining 8 teams based on coefficient (capped at 2 per country) S. America was same but 6 slots (4x cup winners + 2 on coefficient) Africa, Asia and N.America got 4 slots each (4x cup winners, reverting to coefficient if 1 team won more than once) Ocean...
by Falcon
Tue Jul 01, 2025 4:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lucy Letby
Replies: 52
Views: 4444

Re: Lucy Letby

We don't want another Lucia de Berk situation so if there is any doubt in the evidence then it needs looking at.

We've all seen enough miscarriages of justice over the years to know that sometimes the system gets it wrong.
by Falcon
Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Switzerland Women
Replies: 67
Views: 5149

Re: Switzerland Women

What a weird position for OP to take. Junior male sprinters run faster than adult women sprinters as well. Junior male swimmers swim faster than adult women swimmers too. I imagine junior male basketball, rugby, hockey, tennis, cricket teams also are capable of beating the best women's teams on top ...
by Falcon
Fri Jun 27, 2025 10:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Barnes back for more
Replies: 71
Views: 5727

Re: ARTICLE: Barnes back for more

Great lad to have in the dressing room, showing the newer and younger boys what it means to pull on the Claret shirt.
by Falcon
Wed Jun 25, 2025 11:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spud Bros - PNE new sponsor
Replies: 79
Views: 5665

Spud Bros - PNE new sponsor

The 'superior' ones have announced their new kit and sponsor.

There's a lot unhappy.

https://www.pnefc.net/news/2025/june/25 ... -spudbros/
by Falcon
Thu Jun 19, 2025 1:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Oddies
Replies: 270
Views: 33672

Re: Oddies

They're also on Too Good To Go (at least Pike Hill one is) so you can get some decent deals there.

The other day I got 2 sausage rolls, a pasty, 2 donuts and a decent sized loaf of bread for a fiver, that otherwise would've gone in the bin.
by Falcon
Tue Jun 17, 2025 11:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FIFA World Club Cup
Replies: 118
Views: 8311

Re: FIFA World Club Cup

It's probably a combination of all the factors discussed above. 1. Some kick offs are during the working day at local time 2. A lot of the teams have little to no fans in the locations where the games are scheduled (even though LA is a US team, there is no real culture of away fan travel over there,...
by Falcon
Tue Jun 17, 2025 11:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Katie Boultor Abuse disgraceful
Replies: 53
Views: 4328

Re: Katie Boultor Abuse disgraceful

Funkydrummer wrote:
Tue Jun 17, 2025 10:04 am
Who ?

Whoever she is, and whatever she's done or not done, abuse is out of order.
https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=Katie+Boulter
by Falcon
Fri Jun 13, 2025 1:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley “partner” with X
Replies: 79
Views: 7602

Re: Burnley “partner” with X

Horrible website, full of horrible people, misinformation and propaganda.

But enough about UTC ;) :lol:
by Falcon
Tue Jun 10, 2025 10:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Replies: 251
Views: 29688

Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship

Thanks @falcon, I'll look out for it (BadBeatBob) Ps - they did a manual reset, so I'm in! No spaces at the moment. I have a slot in a different private league if you wanted one to tide you over until a space becomes available in the Clarets League? Try league code 169319 and take over existing.
by Falcon
Tue Jun 10, 2025 10:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Replies: 251
Views: 29688

Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Tue Jun 03, 2025 5:18 pm
I was intrigued by this name, but guess we will never know if the manager has resigned.

Was wondering if he tried getting 3 or 4 ex Burnley players in the name?

They have now started being active so you could ask!
by Falcon
Tue Jun 03, 2025 3:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Replies: 251
Views: 29688

Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship

Badbeatbob - we are now full, but I've sent a reminder to Adropofclaret who took over AFC Vole on 23rd May but never showed up yet to date.

I'll give them a few days to respond then make them available again if not.
by Falcon
Tue Jun 03, 2025 3:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Replies: 251
Views: 29688

Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship

Rilestonerscowboy, I've accepted your application to take over Balliangranchy.
by Falcon
Tue Jun 03, 2025 10:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Replies: 251
Views: 29688

Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship

@falcon - how long does an activation email usually take? It's been about a week so far and it has not come through (not in Spam either). Have been back to check and it shows that my email address was correct, but I can't log in as 'account not yet activated'.... It's been a long old time since I f...
by Falcon
Mon Jun 02, 2025 9:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Replies: 251
Views: 29688

Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship

Mickyp76 - I've accepted your application to take over Haydock Clarets.

There is now just one vacancy left.
by Falcon
Thu May 29, 2025 11:48 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Replies: 251
Views: 29688

Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship

Damobeef - I've accepted your application to take over Intolerant Elves.

You've lucked upon quite a strong team there, although in need of some TLC.
by Falcon
Tue May 27, 2025 3:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Replies: 251
Views: 29688

Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship

DanzNewty - I've accepted your application to take over Sabden United.

Please feel free to change the team's name and other aspects.

As I've said to others on here, please shout up if you need any help, advice, tips etc.
by Falcon
Tue May 27, 2025 1:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: First game of Next Season.....25/26
Replies: 31
Views: 3512

Re: First game of Next Season.....25/26

I highly doubt they will pair two promoted clubs with one another in the opening fixture.

Wolves at home for me - will give us a good measure of how we stack up against one of the relatively weaker established sides.
by Falcon
Tue May 27, 2025 1:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Zebra crossings
Replies: 71
Views: 4694

Re: Zebra crossings

The Highway Code now says you 'should' give way to pedestrians at junctions, not that you 'must'.

It's a total fudge - either go the whole hog or not at all.
by Falcon
Tue May 27, 2025 9:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Replies: 251
Views: 29688

Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship

quoonbeatz wrote:
Fri May 23, 2025 2:48 pm
End of an era.
It is always sad to see one of the established names changed. That said, the Adropofclaret hasn't yet done so.
by Falcon
Tue May 27, 2025 9:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Replies: 251
Views: 29688

Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship

LTUK89 wrote:
Fri May 23, 2025 3:27 pm
Interested
Get an application in and I'll accept it. There are still a few spare teams needing managers.
by Falcon
Tue May 27, 2025 9:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Replies: 251
Views: 29688

Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship

Damo wrote:
Fri May 23, 2025 2:46 pm
Is the league full or is there room for me?

No there's plenty of room. Get an application in and I'll accept it.
by Falcon
Fri May 23, 2025 2:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Replies: 251
Views: 29688

Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship

I've also now accepted the application of 'ADropofClaret' to take over AFC Vole.

Both yourself and Charlie please feel free to rename your teams.
by Falcon
Fri May 23, 2025 9:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Good News from Padiham
Replies: 62
Views: 6528

Re: Good News from Padiham

Unless you become a tourist attraction a town of Padiham's size is likely going to struggle.
by Falcon
Fri May 23, 2025 8:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Replies: 251
Views: 29688

Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship

Notsosuperstevedavis wrote:
Thu May 22, 2025 11:40 pm
Simple game that can be a great distraction. I’ve taken a team from the bottom and just got promoted. Falcons my next ‘rival’ - he just doesn’t know it yet!

Fightin' words!
by Falcon
Fri May 23, 2025 8:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Replies: 251
Views: 29688

Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship

CharlieinNewMexico wrote:
Thu May 22, 2025 8:23 pm
Hey. Applied for Usual Suspects

Thanks!

Hi Charlie, thanks for the application which I have now accepted.

Whilst a simple game, the interface can be slightly overwhelming at first so please don't hesitate to ask any questions either in here or in the in-game forum in the league.
by Falcon
Mon May 19, 2025 3:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Replies: 251
Views: 29688

Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship

Good afternoon ladies and gents.

Just a quick message to say we have some vacancies available in this brilliant game.

Join your fellow Clarets and put your football managing skills to the test. Can you be our next Scott Parker or will you Brian Laws it all away?
by Falcon
Fri May 09, 2025 2:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Artificial Intelligence
Replies: 57
Views: 3590

Re: Artificial Intelligence

I have used AI to generate images. At first (last summer) just to see what it could do, and then more specific examples. I’ve been just using the free sites. The results have been varied but it usually takes a fair few goes to get something good enough, and each time you had to wait several minutes....
by Falcon
Mon Apr 28, 2025 4:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: O\T roadworks/ temporary traffic lights
Replies: 431
Views: 54345

Re: O\T roadworks/ temporary traffic lights

Brunshaw Avenue and Rimington Avenue complete closure 16th May to 9th June

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/media/962531/ttro-02.pdf
by Falcon
Fri Apr 25, 2025 2:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Newly promoted teams over the years
Replies: 21
Views: 1403

Re: Newly promoted teams over the years

As much as all the talk has been of how hard it is to stay up, we should remember that we only have to finish higher than 3 other clubs, not all 19 of them, and 2 of them will have come up with us. So realistically, you only have to finish higher than 1 'established PL club' and that is not inconcei...
by Falcon
Tue Apr 22, 2025 4:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Half time beverage service
Replies: 59
Views: 5963

Re: Half time beverage service

Went to the concourse bar on Longside upper at half time yesterday. Didn't go down until the half-time whistle went and got 4th in the queue. Served pretty quickly too. No complaints for once!

I wouldn't bother if I had to pre-order like in other stands though.