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by Bfc
Mon Sep 12, 2022 9:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 1960s BFC squad photo
Replies: 518
Views: 24194

Re: 1960s BFC squad photo

He photo is 1 of the official team photos for the start of the 1962-63 season.
by Bfc
Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 1960s BFC squad photo
Replies: 518
Views: 24194

Re: 1960s BFC squad photo

A3 Ray Bennion.
by Bfc
Thu Sep 08, 2022 9:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Coral Bay, Pathos
Replies: 36
Views: 4882

Re: Coral Bay, Pathos

I’m again going to be in Paphos and intend watching the Cardiff game at the Alexander bar. Is anyone else on here likely to be watching the game there?.
by Bfc
Wed Aug 17, 2022 11:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Screens not showing team selections
Replies: 29
Views: 1585

Re: Screens not showing team selections

nori1958, I can only see the screen when I move to my shoulders right or left, as I've a speaker blocking my view of the screen. dsr, the Accrington programme/team sheet doesn't give the Burnley/opposition teams in it😏.
by Bfc
Wed Aug 17, 2022 9:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Screens not showing team selections
Replies: 29
Views: 1585

Screens not showing team selections

Can anyone answer why the pitchside screens no longer show the teams line ups. Upto last season, they were shown during the early parts of the games. Now nothing is shown and unless you've bought a programme, it's difficult finding out who most of the opposition players are and for newcomers to the ...
by Bfc
Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Covid
Replies: 47
Views: 2610

Re: Covid

I was very poorly in May with COVID, which led to the 2nd cancellation of my shoulder replacement surgery. I was re scheduled to have the 4 hour Op in the morning. I'd a pre Op COVID test on Monday and received a call from the hospital ward earlier today, telling me, they'd been advised my COVID tes...
by Bfc
Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley fan buys Haffners pies!!
Replies: 30
Views: 3409

Re: Burnley fan buys Haffners pies!!

ArthurShelby, why would Haffners pies be nowhere near as good, if the supplied the Club with them?.
by Bfc
Sat Aug 06, 2022 9:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Famous people you are related to...
Replies: 101
Views: 5194

Re: Famous people you are related to...

The maternal relatives of my family, were given the land that form the towns of Quadring and Ireby in Lincs, around the 1300s.
by Bfc
Sat Aug 06, 2022 9:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley Rd Cliviger closed
Replies: 4
Views: 905

Burnley Rd Cliviger closed

I believe that a sink hole has appeared in the road near to the petrol station, which has led to it being closed. Anyone travelling on that route from the Todmorden side would best turning off onto Red Lees Rd. This route maybe shut for the next couple home matches, at least.
by Bfc
Thu Jul 21, 2022 8:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Transfer Rumours Thread - NO FINANCIAL DISCUSSION
Replies: 10054
Views: 1113423

Re: Transfer Rumours Thread - NO FINANCIAL DISCUSSION

Re the transfer fees income. Charlton FC, have said the Pope money they receive from Burnley as part of their percentage, is a big boost to their transfer kitty. That appears to me like a 7 figure payment. If as suggested the fee was £10m, we’ve not made much money for an International player. It si...
by Bfc
Thu Jul 21, 2022 8:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Uwe Seeler- RIP.
Replies: 34
Views: 2237

Re: Uwe Seeler- RIP.

I was another who saw Seeler play at the Turf and also in the 66 World Cup Final. Hamburgs posts were square and the only other ground I can recall seeing them at the time was Hampden Park. My recollection was MCs shot hitting the goalies bottom left side post. Although Seeler was small in size, he ...
by Bfc
Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BURNLEY 10K 2022
Replies: 28
Views: 2461

Re: BURNLEY 10K 2022

Falcons, thanks for correcting my mistake. As I drive past the road race sign at the corner of Brunshaw Rd/Springwood Rd, I just saw the date of the race and couldn't read anymore. I'd made the assumption the race was being run on the same route as pre COVID, due to the signs position.
by Bfc
Thu Jul 07, 2022 11:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BURNLEY 10K 2022
Replies: 28
Views: 2461

Re: BURNLEY 10K 2022

Brinshaw Rd is closed upto Springwood Rd, the top entrance into Towneley Park. So anyone coming into Burnley on the Halifax bus will probably be re routed via Todmorden Rd. Red Lees and Worsthorne residents planning to go out in their car via Brunshaw Rd, will be shafted as usual, unless they make l...
by Bfc
Tue Jul 05, 2022 5:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: chant for this season
Replies: 21
Views: 2083

Re: chant for this season

Who are ya, Who are ya. With so many new signings, we will be wondering whose who, v Luton.
by Bfc
Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rocky RIP
Replies: 224
Views: 20080

Re: Rocky RIP

I'm a bit younger than Rocky and grew up living not far from him. As CT said, he had hands like shovels, I'd say more like that of a Gorilla, as did all his brothers. I remember his Dad was about the height of Rocky, but twice as wide and his Mum was a short frail lady. When people nowadays say they...
by Bfc
Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Holiday luggage tip
Replies: 76
Views: 4757

Re: Holiday luggage tip

Although I’m insured, I haven’t yet claimed, in the hope Tui Paphos would get in touch and tell me they’ve located them. After losing a lot of weight, I needed new clothes. Sadly I never got the chance to wear any of them. I’m lucky I only lost my birding tripod, as my telescope was in my hand lugga...
by Bfc
Mon Jun 27, 2022 7:32 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Holiday luggage tip
Replies: 76
Views: 4757

Holiday luggage tip

A couple of months ago my case of brand new clothes was lost at the start of my holiday and never recovered. I then spent 3 days wearing the same clothes, then having to buy some more. A tip I received from someone is useful for anyone who is unfortunate to lose theirs. Put your name and telephone n...
by Bfc
Tue May 31, 2022 6:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Any bird experts on here?
Replies: 45
Views: 2656

Re: Any bird experts on here?

I should've added in my post that it should be a 2 kilo size tub, for catching droppings.
by Bfc
Tue May 31, 2022 3:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Any bird experts on here?
Replies: 45
Views: 2656

Re: Any bird experts on here?

To reduce bird droppings from nests under the eaves, drill 2 or 3 holes in the bottom of a margarine size tub. Assuming you can get a ladder and are ok with heights, drill a hole in the brick joint put in a screw plug, a foot below the nest then screw/washer the box into it. That will stop most of t...
by Bfc
Tue May 24, 2022 3:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Hammers March 1963 video
Replies: 17
Views: 970

Re: Burnley v Hammers March 1963 video

I think the commentator is a young Kenneth Wolstenholme.
by Bfc
Mon May 23, 2022 7:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fan behaviour
Replies: 12
Views: 2369

Re: Fan behaviour

There was an incident in the Bob Lord stand concourse shortly before kick off, at the Jimmy Mc end. A teenage lad ran past and up the steps to the stand, hotly pursued by Chris Gibson, the catering boss. Very soon after, Chris came down holding the lad, escorting him to the exit gate, where he detai...
by Bfc
Sun May 22, 2022 7:08 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Our Town. Our Turf. Our passion
Replies: 15
Views: 2076

Re: Our Town. Our Turf. Our passion

We can be our 12th man, but Newcastle will have their own, The Referee.
by Bfc
Thu May 19, 2022 11:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MOT Certificates
Replies: 11
Views: 1156

Re: MOT Certificates

I'd an MOT on my car yesterday at DnD motors Burnley. I was given a signed paper Certificate.
A Gov website has MOT records of cars, which is useful for checking the due date of the next 1, instead of rummaging round for last years cert.
by Bfc
Sat May 07, 2022 8:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vydra injury.
Replies: 67
Views: 6124

Re: Verda injury.

My fault for not spell checking, what I’d meant to be Vydra.
by Bfc
Sat May 07, 2022 6:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vydra injury.
Replies: 67
Views: 6124

Vydra injury.

I hear he played for 80 mins at Watford with an ACL injury and will be out around 9 months. If that's the case, I can't see him being offered a new contract. I hope the injury is not true.
by Bfc
Fri May 06, 2022 7:49 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: LEEDS BRADFORD AIRPORT
Replies: 113
Views: 11747

Re: LEEDS BRADFORD AIRPORT

We travelled home from Paphos Cyprus on Wednesday. On arrival at the airport, we were informed the incoming flight was going to being delayed 90 mins. It was reportedly due to a shortage of baggage handlers, for loading the plane. On arrival back at Manchester, we were informed by tannoy, Paphos pas...
by Bfc
Tue May 03, 2022 8:12 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Man hole cover
Replies: 48
Views: 3512

Re: Man hole cover

Google the Company name, then contact them for a price of a replacement. Measure the size of it before you do.
by Bfc
Sat Apr 30, 2022 7:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brownhill celebration
Replies: 58
Views: 7227

Re: Brownhill celebration

Even the steward in Orange, bottom left of pic looks to be celebrating, with his arms aloft.
by Bfc
Sun Apr 24, 2022 4:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Weghorst
Replies: 72
Views: 8572

Re: Weghorst

He was dead on his feet at the finish, which isn’t surprising, given the shift he put in today.
by Bfc
Sun Apr 24, 2022 11:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: request to hoarders and collectors of BFC stuff
Replies: 6
Views: 1367

Re: request to hoarders and collectors of BFC stuff

I thought Duff drove a Blue Ford Focus Dave.
by Bfc
Tue Apr 19, 2022 11:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Name the next manager
Replies: 4376
Views: 380022

Re: Name the next manager

Knutsen has a contract until the end of the Norwegian season in December. But it's said, he then has a desire to try something new. There are no reports of interest in him in any of the national papers over there.
by Bfc
Tue Apr 12, 2022 11:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lisburn NI based Clarets
Replies: 4
Views: 455

Re: Lisburn NI based Clarets

At least 6 based in Carrickfergu.
by Bfc
Mon Apr 11, 2022 12:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Name the next manager
Replies: 4376
Views: 380022

Re: Name the next manager

IF the team is relegated at the end of the season, I would think that the wage of Dyche as a Championship manager would be reduced accordingly. This maybe would then effect the amount of severance pay he would be entitled to, if the board decide to terminate his contract. Perhaps a severance payment...
by Bfc
Sun Apr 10, 2022 4:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Name the next manager
Replies: 4376
Views: 380022

Re: Name the next manager

RVclaret nailed it. A great choice. I might then start enjoying football again, if he joined us.
by Bfc
Wed Apr 06, 2022 10:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Those substitutions
Replies: 25
Views: 2443

Re: Those substitutions

Pickford played his part in our win. He sliced his kick which went out of play, for our throw in. Which led to the 3rd goal.
by Bfc
Sat Apr 02, 2022 7:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Westwoods pace
Replies: 61
Views: 3826

Westwoods pace

Around the 74th minute, play was broken up around the half way line. Westwood was in the centre of the pitch, as City moved the ball upfield. Referee Pawson was near Westwood and was running faster than him. A professional footballer being beaten for pace by a referee, says, he's either not bothered...
by Bfc
Thu Mar 31, 2022 9:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Garden tools...
Replies: 19
Views: 1632

Re: Garden tools...

Tommy Danns, not Danna, as above.
by Bfc
Thu Mar 31, 2022 9:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Garden tools...
Replies: 19
Views: 1632

Re: Garden tools...

I've still got the pitchfork used by Tommy Danna, the legendary Burnley groundsman of the 50/60s. It then passed onto his assistant John Jameson, who gave it me, as It had been so well used by those 2. It has about 4" of fork left. It's an unusual bit of Turf Moor history. I don't think it's the typ...
by Bfc
Thu Mar 10, 2022 2:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Happy Birthday Andy Lochhead
Replies: 19
Views: 1865

Re: Happy Birthday Andy Lochhead

FCBurnley, do you not remember Andy lodging at Mrs Harvey's house, in the middle of the block you lived in, when we were kids.
by Bfc
Wed Mar 09, 2022 12:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Everton breach FFP rules on losses.
Replies: 16
Views: 3269

Re: Everton breach FFP rules on losses.

With the withdrawal of Osmanovs money having a financial impact on Everton, and the cost of building of a new stadium. Is the cost of a new ground taken into consideration, in the Clubs present and future spending, re FFP rules.
by Bfc
Tue Mar 08, 2022 9:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Shareholders' letter
Replies: 629
Views: 77341

Re: Shareholders' letter

Thanks for the useful advice above, which I will act on.
by Bfc
Tue Mar 08, 2022 6:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Shareholders' letter
Replies: 629
Views: 77341

Re: Shareholders' letter

Does anyone know if my son can, who lives away, can use his share points to pay for my 2 season tickets. If so what has he got to do.
by Bfc
Tue Mar 08, 2022 6:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leasing a car
Replies: 16
Views: 2103

Re: Leasing a car

If they know who your dad is, I would hope someone would offer you a good/better deal CTID.
by Bfc
Fri Feb 18, 2022 12:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Southport or nearby Clarets
Replies: 23
Views: 2909

Re: Southport or nearby Clarets

Seeing the requests from supporters around the Country had me thinking, maybe something could someone could set up on this site, for people needing lifts. Dave the Vicar, is a prime example, of people going to great lengths and trouble catching trains to watch the Clarets in action. There will be su...
by Bfc
Sun Feb 13, 2022 9:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Porto v Sporting Lisbon battle
Replies: 2
Views: 460

Porto v Sporting Lisbon battle

The game was played on Friday night and ended 2-2, with 1 Sporting player sent off during the game. At the final whistle a battle royal took place, with players and staff taking part in a mass punch up on the pitch, for a couple of minutes. I watched a video of the scenes on the Flashscore match rep...
by Bfc
Thu Feb 10, 2022 1:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Tarkowski
Replies: 58
Views: 5637

Re: James Tarkowski

Stayingup, I realise that, but an injury, suspension, maybe loss of form, leaves us weak in the centre of defence. Having 3 quality players available, strengthens our options and gives us a possible chance of getting more points from games.
by Bfc
Thu Feb 10, 2022 1:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Tarkowski
Replies: 58
Views: 5637

Re: James Tarkowski

I don’t think Tarkowski will want a return to London, his wife having found it difficult living there previously. Would the option of offering him a million pound re signing inducement, over the length of a new contract and a rise of 25k per week, be enough for him to stay with us. It would be as ch...
by Bfc
Wed Feb 09, 2022 5:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Tarkowski
Replies: 58
Views: 5637

Re: James Tarkowski

Tarky is a big Man Utd fan and members of his family are season ticket holders there. He maybe thinks he has a chance of his dream move, joining them, this summer. They lack cover in the centre of defence, of Tarky's calibre. If that happened, I wouldn't be surprised, if Southgate picked him again, ...
by Bfc
Mon Feb 07, 2022 5:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Name the Clarets forwards
Replies: 21
Views: 2040

Re: Name the Clarets forwards

The fob chain on the waist coat of Benny Cross, has his 1st Div championship medal, on it. I first thought it was Tommy Lawton, not Bob Kelly, in the photo, as he looks a lot younger than the other gents.
by Bfc
Sun Feb 06, 2022 12:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sack Dyche now
Replies: 529
Views: 33642

Re: Sack Dyche now

The conditions yesterday were considered as part of the reason for the miserable performance by the team. The same players will have trained many times, in those conditions, at the exposed training ground, during Dyche's tenure. A fact I think should've been taken in regard to playing the ball on th...