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- Tue Sep 02, 2025 10:20 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Transfer window out of 10
- Replies: 82
- Views: 5210
Re: Transfer window out of 10
Hard to judge any team's window until a good few months in I'd say. For example, on paper Liverpool have done great business but Isak might flop. I'm going to say, a cautious 7/10. We could've done with another forward and another centre back, and could've shipped a few more out the door, but only t...
- Mon Sep 01, 2025 12:13 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Wordle, just not my day
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1522
Re: Wordle, just not my day
I quite like Squaredle
It's nothing like Wordle (other than the name) but it's a nice puzzle
It's nothing like Wordle (other than the name) but it's a nice puzzle
- Wed Aug 27, 2025 4:50 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: The BBC say "every promoted side over the past 10 seasons with 11 points or more after 10 games has survived"
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1028
Re: The BBC say "every promoted side over the past 10 seasons with 11 points or more after 10 games has survived"
If we do then I'd imagine we'd have to win at least 2 out of Forest, Leeds and Wolves. It'll take some doing given the high quality of the rest of the opponents.
- Wed Aug 27, 2025 10:54 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Our ladies team.
- Replies: 47
- Views: 5715
Re: Our ladies team.
You can only assume he's been tapped up by another side.
- Wed Aug 27, 2025 10:50 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: New season New Beer/Food offerings…
- Replies: 53
- Views: 3523
Re: New season New Beer/Food offerings…
Spurs catering offering . For a true “ superstadia” the actual on ground fare is p1ss poor , their pies are a disgrace . Their fancy beer pouring is also vaguely comical . That said it’s their extensive hospitality+ bars- restaurants etc that net them most £££ . I can vouch for that. Have been in h...
- Tue Aug 26, 2025 1:48 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: New season New Beer/Food offerings…
- Replies: 53
- Views: 3523
Re: New season New Beer/Food offerings…
I had a Favela but will be going back to Poretti next time - much nicer pint.
Haffners pie was better than the old Hollands option.
Haffners pie was better than the old Hollands option.
- Tue Aug 19, 2025 10:41 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Morecambe FC - another club in a shocking situation
- Replies: 111
- Views: 13141
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...
- Tue Aug 19, 2025 9:00 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Morecambe FC - another club in a shocking situation
- Replies: 111
- Views: 13141
Re: Morecambe FC - another club in a shocking situation
New owners have immediately sacked Derek Adams. Seems a strange move.
- 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: 29861
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.
You are now manager of Claret & Blue Army, but feel free to change the name.
- 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: 29861
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 ...
- 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: 29861
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...
- 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: 2158
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.
No. Income from tickets is dwarfed by the TV income and prize money in the PL.
- Wed Jul 09, 2025 3:05 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Take me home, pothole roads.
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3822
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)
- 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)
- Wed Jul 09, 2025 3:02 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: MP's vote
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1543
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 ...
- 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: 29861
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.
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.
- 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: 29861
Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Nice one. Let me know if you need any help with anything.
- 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: 29861
Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
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.
- Wed Jul 02, 2025 1:57 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: New banknotes
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1963
Re: New banknotes
I would prefer natural images (landscapes, native flora and fauna) rather than people or buildings.
- Wed Jul 02, 2025 11:33 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: New banknotes
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1963
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...
- Wed Jul 02, 2025 11:27 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Brownhill
- Replies: 269
- Views: 37112
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.
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.
- Wed Jul 02, 2025 11:24 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Heckenhurst Avenue , Burnley
- Replies: 41
- Views: 5331
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?
- Wed Jul 02, 2025 11:16 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Home KIt 2025/26
- Replies: 189
- Views: 12911
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.
Definitely would be buying sponsorless if I get one.
- Wed Jul 02, 2025 11:10 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: How to win the Premier League
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1055
Re: How to win the Premier League
SPOILER ALERT.
The answer is to get more points than the other teams.
The answer is to get more points than the other teams.
- Tue Jul 01, 2025 4:54 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Football World Cup
- Replies: 3
- Views: 491
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...
- Tue Jul 01, 2025 4:50 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Lucy Letby
- Replies: 52
- Views: 4594
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.
We've all seen enough miscarriages of justice over the years to know that sometimes the system gets it wrong.
- Fri Jun 27, 2025 1:30 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Switzerland Women
- Replies: 67
- Views: 5275
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 ...
- Fri Jun 27, 2025 10:08 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ARTICLE: Barnes back for more
- Replies: 71
- Views: 5853
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.
- Wed Jun 25, 2025 11:39 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Spud Bros - PNE new sponsor
- Replies: 79
- Views: 5888
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/
There's a lot unhappy.
https://www.pnefc.net/news/2025/june/25 ... -spudbros/
- Thu Jun 19, 2025 1:52 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Oddies
- Replies: 270
- Views: 34172
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.
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.
- Tue Jun 17, 2025 11:24 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: FIFA World Club Cup
- Replies: 118
- Views: 8503
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,...
- Tue Jun 17, 2025 11:21 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Katie Boultor Abuse disgraceful
- Replies: 53
- Views: 4375
Re: Katie Boultor Abuse disgraceful
https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=Katie+BoulterFunkydrummer wrote: ↑Tue Jun 17, 2025 10:04 amWho ?
Whoever she is, and whatever she's done or not done, abuse is out of order.
- Fri Jun 13, 2025 1:28 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Burnley “partner” with X
- Replies: 79
- Views: 7824
Re: Burnley “partner” with X
Horrible website, full of horrible people, misinformation and propaganda.
But enough about UTC

But enough about UTC


- 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: 29861
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.
- 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: 29861
Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑Tue Jun 03, 2025 5:18 pmI 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!
- 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: 29861
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.
I'll give them a few days to respond then make them available again if not.
- 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: 29861
Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Rilestonerscowboy, I've accepted your application to take over Balliangranchy.
- 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: 29861
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...
- 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: 29861
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.
There is now just one vacancy left.
- Fri May 30, 2025 1:13 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ARTICLE: Burnley FC Independent Supporters Association launches
- Replies: 100
- Views: 6945
- 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: 29861
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.
You've lucked upon quite a strong team there, although in need of some TLC.
- 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: 29861
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.
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.
- Tue May 27, 2025 1:40 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: First game of Next Season.....25/26
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3553
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.
Wolves at home for me - will give us a good measure of how we stack up against one of the relatively weaker established sides.
- Tue May 27, 2025 1:37 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Zebra crossings
- Replies: 71
- Views: 4706
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.
It's a total fudge - either go the whole hog or not at all.
- 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: 29861
Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
It is always sad to see one of the established names changed. That said, the Adropofclaret hasn't yet done so.
- 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: 29861
- 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: 29861
- 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: 29861
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.
Both yourself and Charlie please feel free to rename your teams.
- Fri May 23, 2025 1:51 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Research project on the influence of Andrew Tate on masculinity
- Replies: 65
- Views: 5750
- Fri May 23, 2025 9:51 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Good News from Padiham
- Replies: 62
- Views: 6575
Re: Good News from Padiham
Unless you become a tourist attraction a town of Padiham's size is likely going to struggle.
- 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: 29861
Re: Free Online Football Management Game, Xpert 11 - Clarets Championship
Notsosuperstevedavis wrote: ↑Thu May 22, 2025 11:40 pmSimple 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!