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by bfcmik
Sun Jan 07, 2024 6:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Luton game moves to this Friday
Replies: 181
Views: 17564

Re: ARTICLE: Luton game moves to this Friday

Granny WeatherWax wrote:
Sun Jan 07, 2024 6:08 pm
Roads are rubbish on Mondays too.
Southbound, and earlier in the day. I would be leaving Solihull at 4 on a Monday for a 7.45 kick-off and expect to have time for a brew and sarnie/chips before the game! Friday I would leave before 3 for the same experience
by bfcmik
Sun Jan 07, 2024 6:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Plum Duff
Replies: 25
Views: 3916

Re: Plum Duff

Foshiznik wrote:
Sun Jan 07, 2024 3:37 pm
Is that ClaretTony’s school picture? ;)
No, CT took the photo ;) :shock:
by bfcmik
Sun Jan 07, 2024 6:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Luton game moves to this Friday
Replies: 181
Views: 17564

Re: ARTICLE: Luton game moves to this Friday

Maybe Better for Luton fans. They knew it might be moved, Friday night arguably easier than Monday with probably the majority not having work the day after. Public transport wasn’t an option either date, therefore always a drive / coach job in most cases. Yiu've obviously not tried driving north on...
by bfcmik
Sun Jan 07, 2024 5:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Luton game moves to this Friday
Replies: 181
Views: 17564

Re: ARTICLE: Luton game moves to this Friday

Rick_Muller wrote:
Sun Jan 07, 2024 5:25 pm
Yeah, I’m one of them! I live near Bedford
You could get a seat on one of the Luton coaches then :lol: :twisted:
by bfcmik
Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spurs v Burnley match thread
Replies: 841
Views: 63523

Re: Spurs v Burnley match thread

One worldy away from a draw. Problem is, that was a Spurs reserve team. We're still not premier league yet, only a top championship team. Some amazing work to be done this transfer window if we're to stay up. That is the Spurs team without their stars. Although they are away on National duty it cou...
by bfcmik
Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spurs v Burnley match thread
Replies: 841
Views: 63523

Re: Spurs v Burnley match thread

I thought we did decently that half. No great shapes but the 2 best chances were both created by us! (For us, instead of the Wolves type error). The pitch is undoubtedly greasy and very slippy not helping players stay on their feet
by bfcmik
Fri Jan 05, 2024 8:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spurs v Burnley match thread
Replies: 841
Views: 63523

Re: Spurs v Burnley match thread

bfcmik wrote:
Fri Jan 05, 2024 7:48 pm
Wrighty, surprisingly to me, said some nice things about his time at Burnley
Well, that lasted well. 5 minutes later he spouts that total non understanding piece of drivel about Lyle. The man is a total tosspot
by bfcmik
Fri Jan 05, 2024 7:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spurs v Burnley match thread
Replies: 841
Views: 63523

Re: Spurs v Burnley match thread

Wrighty, surprisingly to me, said some nice things about his time at Burnley
by bfcmik
Wed Jan 03, 2024 6:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Japan Plane Crash
Replies: 13
Views: 1911

Re: Japan Plane Crash

looked like the wing and, possibly the engine sliced through the coastguard plane which may have thought it was off the runway. But the A350 has a massive wingspan that is wider than the runway!
by bfcmik
Tue Jan 02, 2024 12:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fosters Improvement
Replies: 119
Views: 8340

Re: Fosters Improvement

That’s true but I’d wager the outcome if you had a poor man & a rich man with the same mental health issue who’d end up better off. Affording the best psychiatrist & care compared to somebody who’s on a NHS waiting list. But I'll bet the difference between outcomes for a rich guy and a very rich gu...
by bfcmik
Sun Dec 31, 2023 4:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fosters Improvement
Replies: 119
Views: 8340

Re: Fosters Improvement

Jakubclaret wrote:
Sun Dec 31, 2023 4:05 pm
I'm pretty sure doubling somebody's pay packet might go some way into smoothing any bumps over. Yet again conjecture.
Mental Health issues are NOT solved by money!
by bfcmik
Sun Dec 31, 2023 3:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fosters Improvement
Replies: 119
Views: 8340

Re: Fosters Improvement

I don't think it is Lyle's best interest for the sake of his mental wellbeing to consider a move at the moment. The words from Kompany about South Africa's decision to omit him from their AFCON squad, "He needs to be within a small group as he recovers," say it all. No way does he need the pressure ...
by bfcmik
Wed Dec 27, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ticket collection - pretty please
Replies: 11
Views: 1354

Re: Ticket collection - pretty please

Thanks Leisure.
by bfcmik
Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Accy Clarets to Villa - Sat 30th Dec ko 3pm
Replies: 150
Views: 7312

Re: Accy Clarets to Villa - Sat 30th Dec ko 3pm

A new load of tickets has just gone on sale in the 3rd upper tier block
by bfcmik
Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ticket collection - pretty please
Replies: 11
Views: 1354

Re: Ticket collection - pretty please

I have now got some tickets as a new block has been opened on the upper tier. They are for collection under Price and they know you will be collecting them. Could you message me your mobile number to pass to my son please then he can call you to arrange a place to meet.
by bfcmik
Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ticket collection - pretty please
Replies: 11
Views: 1354

Re: Ticket collection - pretty please

It was offering upper level tickets but that seems to have disappeared, thanks anyway
by bfcmik
Wed Dec 27, 2023 2:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ticket collection - pretty please
Replies: 11
Views: 1354

Ticket collection - pretty please

My son and his kids have decided they want to go to Villa on Saturday but we all live in the Midlands. If I bought some tickets would any kind person (asking a lot, I know ;) ) be able to collect them from Turf Moor and meet him on Saturday outside Villa Park?
by bfcmik
Mon Dec 25, 2023 10:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ripped socks
Replies: 19
Views: 2908

Re: Ripped socks

I bought a pair of last season's socks. I have big (though admittedly not muscly) calves and the socks are plenty roomy enough. The players must be wearing kid's sizes. I wear mine for playing walking football. I have 'muscly'ish calves and I have to wear my shinpads outside the socks! They are ski...
by bfcmik
Mon Dec 25, 2023 3:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wilson Odobert
Replies: 93
Views: 9658

Re: Wilson Odobert

Its this kind of thing that i was getting at in another thread about about our scouting. Kompany will have so many contacts within the game that he probably feels us having a few scouts going to random games around the world isnt going to worthwile when he can get information from his own networks....
by bfcmik
Sun Dec 24, 2023 8:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BBC star again.
Replies: 10
Views: 2743

Re: BBC star again.

evensteadiereddie wrote:
Sun Dec 24, 2023 7:47 pm
GB News and Talksport are clearly the way forward.
The vast majority are wrong and the small percentage of blinkered nut jobs are correct.
They are definitely great if you a significantly biased news coverage. GB News think the Tories are radically Socialist!
by bfcmik
Sat Dec 23, 2023 5:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Massive win
Replies: 30
Views: 2975

Re: Massive win

Nori1958 wrote:
Sat Dec 23, 2023 5:56 pm
Couldn't get 7 from those games, even if we win them all
2 wins and a draw?
by bfcmik
Sat Dec 23, 2023 5:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Massive win
Replies: 30
Views: 2975

Re: Massive win

https://youtu.be/sd8gnTwZdj4?si=KnwNXIMaLp71676YToday's highlights

For me the significance is as much the win against a non-promoted team as anything else. Of course, the main deal is the 3 vital points getting us back into touch with teams outside the relegation places.
by bfcmik
Sat Dec 23, 2023 2:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bank of Dave - what's the story?
Replies: 11
Views: 2186

Re: Bank of Dave - what's the story?

Aren't they called Credit Unions in the US?
by bfcmik
Wed Dec 20, 2023 11:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: HISTORY MAKING: First Female Premier League Referee (Fulham v Burnley)
Replies: 33
Views: 4672

Re: HISTORY MAKING: First Female Premier League Referee (Fulham v Burnley)

Bosscat wrote:
Wed Dec 20, 2023 2:53 pm
Read the post 2 above ypurs 😉
Saw it straight after I posted! :)
by bfcmik
Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TODAY'S OTHER GAMES
Replies: 68
Views: 9347

Re: TODAY'S OTHER GAMES

Southampton grab a 4th v Rovers
by bfcmik
Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TODAY'S OTHER GAMES
Replies: 68
Views: 9347

Re: TODAY'S OTHER GAMES

Palace scored, Rovers concede a 3rd in added time
by bfcmik
Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TODAY'S OTHER GAMES
Replies: 68
Views: 9347

Re: TODAY'S OTHER GAMES

Palace have a pen to equalise at Man City
by bfcmik
Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TODAY'S OTHER GAMES
Replies: 68
Views: 9347

Re: TODAY'S OTHER GAMES

Maatsen on as sub for Chelsea .... in the 94th minute of 97
by bfcmik
Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TODAY'S OTHER GAMES
Replies: 68
Views: 9347

Re: TODAY'S OTHER GAMES

Top of L2 Stockport are beating bottom of the table Sutton 7-0!
by bfcmik
Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TODAY'S OTHER GAMES
Replies: 68
Views: 9347

Re: TODAY'S OTHER GAMES

Newcastle 3-0 up now, Sheff Utd 0-2 down and in time added on.
by bfcmik
Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TODAY'S OTHER GAMES
Replies: 68
Views: 9347

Re: TODAY'S OTHER GAMES

Sheff Utd 2 down at Chelsea, hope the Luton player is OK but suspect we'll see the game abandoned now. Or could it be restarted at a leter date from this point?

Rovers 2 down
by bfcmik
Sat Dec 16, 2023 3:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is this true?
Replies: 83
Views: 13608

Re: Is this true?

Nothing to do with aiming for longevity well into old age. Eating healthily and exercise is more about avoiding the type of stuff that can crew you up when you could be enjoying an active and heathy middle-age - like heart disease, risk of stroke, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoarthriti...
by bfcmik
Sat Dec 16, 2023 12:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Barnsey
Replies: 10
Views: 2811

Re: Barnsey

Be a decent treble!
by bfcmik
Fri Dec 15, 2023 2:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tickets for Everton game
Replies: 18
Views: 2394

Re: Tickets for Everton game

I have put mine on the official club exchange after they emailed. I don't believe they will offer it out though as it is in the CF stand.
by bfcmik
Thu Dec 14, 2023 2:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Car insurance question
Replies: 23
Views: 2401

Re: Car insurance question

Wouldn’t even worry about it. You say you live in a safe relatively crime free area. If you put yours in front of it the worst that could happen is a break in or vehicle fire. Both extremely unlikely. And, if it does get damaged for whatever reason, it obviously happened the day before/after of cou...
by bfcmik
Tue Dec 12, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Well done Burnley Women
Replies: 21
Views: 3158

Re: Well done Burnley Women

Colburn_Claret wrote:
Tue Dec 12, 2023 11:32 am
Birmingham 4th in the league above us, so will be a good test for the ladies.
The league looks like a 2 horse race between us and Newcastle. Could all come down to our home match with them.

UTCL
Given how tight the away game was, it could all come down to goal difference!
by bfcmik
Mon Dec 11, 2023 7:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Premier League Cup night at Leyland for the under-21s
Replies: 23
Views: 2324

Re: ARTICLE: Premier League Cup night at Leyland for the under-21s

FCBurnley wrote:
Mon Dec 11, 2023 5:58 pm
Ok thanks but I noticed Liverpool broadcast the last game
That wasn't the PL Cup.
by bfcmik
Mon Dec 11, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Well done Burnley Women
Replies: 21
Views: 3158

Re: Well done Burnley Women

Not trying to take anything away from the Burnley team, but Coundon Cort, I think are a school. So well done to them too. What is the point of a game like that ? They may be a team from a school, but they were obviously good enough to qualify for the 1st round and then win that game. Respect is due...
by bfcmik
Mon Dec 11, 2023 2:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vote for your man of the match against Brighton
Replies: 12
Views: 1350

Re: Vote for your man of the match against Brighton

bfcmik wrote:
Mon Dec 11, 2023 1:55 pm
Did JRod sign in and vote for himself?
Whoops. Didn't edit in time after I realised this sounds worse than I intended it too. JR didn't have a poor game, but was nowhere near consideration for MOM, in my, occasionally humble, opinion.
by bfcmik
Mon Dec 11, 2023 1:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vote for your man of the match against Brighton
Replies: 12
Views: 1350

Re: Vote for your man of the match against Brighton

Did JRod sign in and vote for himself?
by bfcmik
Sun Dec 10, 2023 2:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brownhill
Replies: 47
Views: 9693

Re: Brownhill

Berge and Brownhill are building a good partnership so it would be disappointing if Josh leaves. However, the club will need to recoup funds wasted in the summer so Pace and co. could be tempted if a fee around £10m is offered. Who would we make a loss on from last summer? Remember these were all y...
by bfcmik
Sat Dec 09, 2023 5:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match thread. Brighton away.
Replies: 583
Views: 76697

Re: Match thread. Brighton away.

Give it a rest? Who are you! Lucky today and a good performance by Trafford. 4-1 otherwise...and it'd be the same again. Pressing, attacking and luck don't guarantee points, look at us at Forest, v West Ham, Palace, United, and probably more. We could have been 2-0 before their equaliser, they coul...
by bfcmik
Sat Dec 09, 2023 3:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: High Five - Penalty
Replies: 16
Views: 3068

Re: High Five - Penalty

The contact wins the ball, therefore it is a freekick, not sure it's handball though
by bfcmik
Sat Dec 09, 2023 2:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Trains
Replies: 30
Views: 4344

Re: Trains

However, all private owned train operating companies (Arriva et al) still manage to make a profit.... Only because the government give them the money. Subsidies are given on a pre-agreed cost+ basis for a certain level of service delivery and the franchisees make more profit the more they can cut t...
by bfcmik
Fri Dec 08, 2023 2:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Trains
Replies: 30
Views: 4344

Re: Trains

Since avanti took over from virgin prices have shot up. They have the monopoly from the north west down to London so can charge what they want. Avanti, to be fair, had the franchise support payment (the money given by the government to support loss making services) cut by 70% when winning the franc...
by bfcmik
Thu Dec 07, 2023 10:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v sheff utd attendance
Replies: 13
Views: 1633

Re: Burnley v sheff utd attendance

Leisure wrote:
Thu Dec 07, 2023 9:38 am
But the vast majority of those will be due to non-attendance of ST holders and those are counted in the attendance/gate figure.
Indeed. I did not attend but as far as BFC are concerned the seat is paid for, therefore sold, whether I attend or not.
by bfcmik
Tue Dec 05, 2023 9:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - Jarred Gillett v Wolves
Replies: 29
Views: 2511

Re: RATE THE REF - Jarred Gillett v Wolves

From Prime:

Solid display, controlled the game without being overly swayed by histrionics or player's opinions.
by bfcmik
Tue Dec 05, 2023 9:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The only gripe with Prime
Replies: 28
Views: 3706

Re: The only gripe with Prime

Very predictable, generic commentary with no depth of background. Went to Stadium sound only way before half time.
by bfcmik
Tue Dec 05, 2023 9:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match Thread - Wolves v Burnley
Replies: 605
Views: 58857

Re: Match Thread - Wolves v Burnley

JBG, JRod and Amdouni were very average, JBL nowhere near as effective on the left as he was on the right, perhaps Zaroury might have been the better swap for Koleosho, Berge and Brownhill were effective in midfield again and O'Shea had a superb game. Having said that, apart from the mistake, the ga...