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by Colburn_Claret
Wed Feb 21, 2024 11:02 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cheap Rail Fares
Replies: 14
Views: 1453

Cheap Rail Fares

Hi all
There have been a couple of threads on cheap rail tickets, that are just dropped on sale, once they've gone, they've gone.
I wonder if anyone who posted could tell me where you find these offers, and when/how you know the offers are up for sale.
tia
by Colburn_Claret
Mon Feb 19, 2024 3:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Beale gone at Sunderland
Replies: 24
Views: 2350

Re: Beale gone at Sunderland

Chuffed
by Colburn_Claret
Sun Feb 18, 2024 5:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RIP UpTheClarets
Replies: 24
Views: 1877

Re: RIP UpTheClarets

This site has filled many hours of many days for years for me but I finally think its time for me to take a leave of absence. The levels of negativity amaze me, everyone is suddenly a money man and know how worried Pace must be. Telling us Kompany the man who gave me the most enjoyable season in 35...
by Colburn_Claret
Sun Feb 18, 2024 4:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Top 3 hopes for next season?
Replies: 76
Views: 3304

Re: Top 3 hopes for next season?

1. Promotion.
2. That the owners and management realise that experience doesn't come with a sell on value, the value is in what they offer on the pitch.
3. VK stays and finishes what he started.
by Colburn_Claret
Sun Feb 18, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Relegation accepted
Replies: 37
Views: 2918

Re: Relegation accepted

Chelsea at home for me.
A team under pressure, lacking confidence. We took the game to them, took a deserved lead. Then stopped bloody playing. If we'd have pushed on for a 2nd goal they could have tipped over, instead we bottled it and sat back.
Season over.
by Colburn_Claret
Sun Feb 18, 2024 11:32 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Which team wins
Replies: 63
Views: 2277

Re: Which team wins

I really, really don’t think VK should pick players on the basis a) fans don’t have a stick to beat him with b) so players can say they’ve had a chance I think he needs to pick the best players for each game without considering fans opinions or doing players any favours. Although I think there is a...
by Colburn_Claret
Sun Feb 18, 2024 9:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Which team wins
Replies: 63
Views: 2277

Re: Which team wins

It lies partially with VK but just as the team began to get settled we’ve had injuries. Koleosho, Beyer etc - it’s like everything is stacked against us. It’s certainly not the time to get rid of VK though as some over reactionary “fans” appear to want. I agree we haven't had the rub of the green, ...
by Colburn_Claret
Sun Feb 18, 2024 9:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Positives
Replies: 65
Views: 3065

Re: Positives

You have to be really clutching at straws to find any positivity in that.
I'm an eternal optimist myself, and I can't find anything.
All those who can deserve a big pat on the back for not giving up hope.
by Colburn_Claret
Sun Feb 18, 2024 9:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Which team wins
Replies: 63
Views: 2277

Re: Which team wins

Genuinely I think this season team is more talented and “better” than last seasons team. I expected a knee jerk from being beaten by Arsenal (who hammered the hammers last week don’t forget) but this is UTC supreme high level over reactions going on here. I think we have more talented players this ...
by Colburn_Claret
Sat Feb 17, 2024 8:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: VK post match interview v Arsenal
Replies: 35
Views: 3595

Re: VK post match interview v Arsenal

Without a leader on the pitch, and without the experience needed at this level, we really are on a hiding to nothing. I don't feel sorry for him, as he bears most of the responsibility for where we are, but there really is precious little that he can say that will make a difference or assuage the fa...
by Colburn_Claret
Fri Feb 16, 2024 10:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Navalny has died
Replies: 51
Views: 3418

Re: Navalny has died

I suppose these situations are always more complex than people from the outside looking in think. Interesting points about the propaganda and fear aspect but you’d think protestors in this country could see through that as do exiled Russians. I believe most people in this country do see through it,...
by Colburn_Claret
Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Navalny has died
Replies: 51
Views: 3418

Re: Navalny has died

Some fair points. Not sure you can really negotiate with these terrorists. Don’t see many anti Hamas banners or denouncing from the Palestinian side. Israel is too heavy handed but Hamas triggered it. There is no way that ALL Palestinians support Hamas, but as in other regions of the planet, ruled ...
by Colburn_Claret
Fri Feb 16, 2024 7:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Navalny has died
Replies: 51
Views: 3418

Re: Navalny has died

Good! So when is enough? I'm not sure being appalled by senseless, indiscriminate slaughter of innocent, collateral civilians equates to Palestian support. Nor is it anti semitic, it's just pro human. What was pro human about murdering a 1000 Israelis on Oct 7th . I have a great deal of sympathy fo...
by Colburn_Claret
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PL Prediction League - All Fixtures and Updates - WEEK 31 PREDICTIONS
Replies: 1664
Views: 125937

Re: PL Prediction League - All Fixtures and Updates - WEEK 25 PREDICTIONS

Week 25. 17th Feb Brentford v Liverpool 1-3 Burnley v Arsenal 1-2 Gabriel 39mins Fulham v Aston Villa 1-1 Newcastle v Bournemouth 2-1 Nottingham Forest v West Ham 2-1 Spurs v Wolves 2-0 nap Man-City v Chelsea 3-1 Sunday 18th February Sheffield United v Brighton 1-3 Luton v Man-Utd 1-2 Monday 19th Fe...
by Colburn_Claret
Thu Feb 15, 2024 8:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: GDP Since start of Covid.
Replies: 48
Views: 2047

Re: GDP Since start of Covid.

But you have to understand that we've taken back control. The fall in living standards, year on year, is OUR fall in living standards and for that we should be truly grateful. My living standard hasn't fallen, so I'm confident millions of other people's living standards also won't have fallen. Ther...
by Colburn_Claret
Thu Feb 15, 2024 5:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Superbowl parade shooting
Replies: 52
Views: 2604

Re: Superbowl parade shooting

I’ve been in the US for over 35 years like Vegas never had a problem with guns or ammo in California or Texas. Like any Country in this world if you go looking for it you’ll find it. Uk included Were the fans going to celebrate the Chiefs looking for it, or kids going to school looking for it.........
by Colburn_Claret
Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jordan Beyer
Replies: 36
Views: 3613

Re: Jordan Beyer

1. Our other CBs don't run out with the ball in the way Beyer does 2. Whilst VK sets the style of football, players make the decisions on the field about how to execute each phase of the game. The management team can't script and instruct 90 minutes of football. I disagree, mainly because we still ...
by Colburn_Claret
Wed Feb 14, 2024 10:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jordan Beyer
Replies: 36
Views: 3613

Re: Jordan Beyer

Beyer ought to return with a stint on the bench. He's struggled with the physicality of the Premier League massively, and he's lost the ball numerous times in dangerous positions trying to run out with it and getting caught. Before we signed Assignon, there was a strong case of moving him to right ...
by Colburn_Claret
Tue Feb 13, 2024 5:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dj steve wright
Replies: 46
Views: 4612

Re: Dj steve wright

very sad news
by Colburn_Claret
Tue Feb 13, 2024 5:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: It's pancake day, innit?
Replies: 11
Views: 850

Re: It's pancake day, innit?

I got given a tip for yorkshires that I've used for years, don't weigh anything.

Use a cup, mug or recepticle of required quantity.
Fill it with flour add salt, fill it with eggs and mix till you have a smooth thick batter, fill it with milk or milk/splash of water and mix the lot.
Never fails.
by Colburn_Claret
Tue Feb 13, 2024 3:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Are Arsenal playing more British game than us?
Replies: 7
Views: 800

Re: Are Arsenal playing more British game than us?

Style is irrelevant really, people have their own personal favourite, and as in beef or lamb, there is no right or wrong answer, just a preference. SD was pragmatic enough to choose a style, that would be deliverable by his squad of players. VK on the other hand, and I'm confident we all prefer his ...
by Colburn_Claret
Sun Feb 11, 2024 6:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Michael Mellon
Replies: 106
Views: 21939

Re: Michael Mellon

No injury is good, but fingers crossed a head injury is less career threatening than a bad leg injury.

Hope you feel better soon Michael
by Colburn_Claret
Sun Feb 11, 2024 5:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Michael Mellon
Replies: 106
Views: 21939

Re: Michael Mellon

Sadly stretchered off after 17 mins stoppage. It doesn't sound good.
by Colburn_Claret
Sun Feb 11, 2024 11:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TRAFFORD (AGAIN)
Replies: 721
Views: 29275

Re: TRAFFORD (AGAIN)

I feel sorry for Trafford, he's been hung out to dry by the manager. Muric deserved to start the season simply because of last seasons performances. Trafford has proved he's a competent shot stopper, but his command of the box is so weak it leaves most fans close to tears. The problem for me is desp...
by Colburn_Claret
Sat Feb 10, 2024 7:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leverkusen V Munich
Replies: 27
Views: 1854

Re: Leverkusen V Munich

Really good game, well deserved win, and Tella had a great game.
by Colburn_Claret
Sat Feb 10, 2024 3:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today’s thread - Liverpool v Burnley
Replies: 601
Views: 16918

Re: Today’s thread - Liverpool v Burnley

Weak from Trafford apparently.
Where have I heard that before.
by Colburn_Claret
Sat Feb 10, 2024 2:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today’s thread - Liverpool v Burnley
Replies: 601
Views: 16918

Re: Today’s thread - Liverpool v Burnley

Consistency isn't there, so every chance Ramsey could have a blinder.
I'm not saying he will, just stating you can't judge any of our players on the previous week.
by Colburn_Claret
Sat Feb 10, 2024 2:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today’s games
Replies: 41
Views: 1903

Re: Today’s games

I think it's more city being poor than anything Everton are doing City have had this problem for years. Every so often they throw in a game where they insist on walking the ball into the net. 67% possession and no shots on target is truly awful, yet they never seem to learn the lesson from these bl...
by Colburn_Claret
Fri Feb 09, 2024 7:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blue card
Replies: 37
Views: 2308

Re: Blue card

The same problem will surface, mainly consistency. I can imagine teams at the bottom having players sin binned, whilst players from the top 6 get away with it. Just yet another reason to stick it to us. There are already rules in place to deal with dissent, all it takes is referees to implement them...
by Colburn_Claret
Thu Feb 08, 2024 2:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Did we change too much or too little?
Replies: 84
Views: 3454

Re: Did we change too much or too little?

Last seasons team needed a couple of quality signings to shore up midfield and in front of the defence. The players we bought are good, just not what we needed. There's no evidence we didn't try to fill those rolls, but if we did we failed. People pointing the finger at Beyer and the defence, who ar...
by Colburn_Claret
Thu Feb 08, 2024 2:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PL Prediction League - All Fixtures and Updates - WEEK 31 PREDICTIONS
Replies: 1664
Views: 125937

Re: PL Prediction League - All Fixtures and Updates - WEEK 22 PREDICTIONS

Saturday 10th February Man-City v Everton 3-0 Fulham v Bournemouth 2-2 Liverpool v Burnley 4-0 Jota 11th minute Luton v Sheffield United 3-1 Spurs v Brighton 2-1 Wolves v Brentford 3-2 Nottingham Forest v Newcastle 1-3 Sunday 11th February West Ham v Arsenal 2-2 nap Aston Villa v Man Utd 2-3 Monday ...
by Colburn_Claret
Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Nigeria vs South Africa
Replies: 11
Views: 700

Re: Nigeria vs South Africa

Come on South Africa
by Colburn_Claret
Tue Feb 06, 2024 9:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Do you need a Dentist?
Replies: 40
Views: 2794

Re: Do you need a Dentist?

It was only a couple of years ago when people local to me, were being asked to travel 25 miles to find an NHS dentist. I've been told that my last dentist had a melt down and quit to become a train driver.......wtf. He was a great bloke, and really cared. The practice has now been bought out by a co...
by Colburn_Claret
Tue Feb 06, 2024 9:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Poch
Replies: 17
Views: 3390

Re: Poch

Chelsea have the same problem we do, where are the leaders on the pitch. Loads of talent, but no John Terry to galvanise them.
Buelhy has made a right shambles, isn't it satisfying.
by Colburn_Claret
Mon Feb 05, 2024 11:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Season Tickets
Replies: 55
Views: 4329

Re: Season Tickets

The prices have been kept low for a good many years now, and we are still one of the lowest in the league. I have no problem with an increase, but I worry if people take the view why are we paying more?, instead of how cheap we are compared to most, it will have a negative impact. Parachute payments...
by Colburn_Claret
Sun Feb 04, 2024 6:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Throw ins
Replies: 61
Views: 3416

Re: Throw ins

Can you ever remember a Burnley side as poor with a throw in, nobody wants it, we take 20 seconds and throw it straight to the opposition, it’s bizarre Nobody shows for the ball, that's what happens with a team lacking confidence. It's where a good captain/leader earns his coin. He'd be barking out...
by Colburn_Claret
Sun Feb 04, 2024 1:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stability or Tinkering
Replies: 49
Views: 3659

Re: Stability or Tinkering

It is obvious to me we have talented players, it's also obvious there is a lack of experience at this level.
They will improve in time, too late to save this season, but most of all we need a leader, even more so because of the inexperience.
by Colburn_Claret
Sat Feb 03, 2024 9:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The team that I would like to see from here on out...
Replies: 47
Views: 2762

Re: The team that I would like to see from here on out...

It really doesn't matter who the starting XI is, we have good players, but a crap team, and no matter how you shuffle the pack, we have no leaders on the pitch, too little experience of this level on the pitch, and not enough nous and composure under pressure. We just need the rest of this season fo...
by Colburn_Claret
Sat Feb 03, 2024 7:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clarets vs Fulham
Replies: 403
Views: 12752

Re: Clarets vs Fulham

Delighted with a point in the end, and the new boys showed a lot of promise, but that performance, against a rank Fulham side, was just awful.
Miles away from where we need to be, and that lack of leadership in key moments, and key areas of the pitch will haunt us all season.
by Colburn_Claret
Sat Feb 03, 2024 3:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clarets vs Fulham
Replies: 403
Views: 12752

Re: Clarets vs Fulham

Shocking defending, no pressure from our cbs at all.
by Colburn_Claret
Sat Feb 03, 2024 11:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PL Prediction League - All Fixtures and Updates - WEEK 31 PREDICTIONS
Replies: 1664
Views: 125937

Re: PL Prediction League - All Fixtures and Updates - WEEK 22 PREDICTIONS

Saturday 3rd February Everton v Spurs 1-2 Brighton v Crystal Palace 3-1 Newcastle v Luton 2-0 Burnley v Fulham 2-1 Odobert 28mins Sheffield United v Aston Villa 1-3 Sunday 4th February Man-Utd v West Ham 3-0 Chelsea v Wolves 2-1 nap Bournemouth v Nottingham Forest 3-1 Arsenal v Liverpool 1-2 5th Feb...
by Colburn_Claret
Fri Feb 02, 2024 9:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Roberts moves to Leeds
Replies: 129
Views: 6790

Re: ARTICLE: Roberts moves to Leeds

I'd wish Connor luck, but don't want anything positive for dirty Leeds. He deserves a good move, I just don't see what VK sees and doesn't see in our squad. The good players from last season frozen out, and the usual lack of explanation from the club regarding anything. I'm sure we are all on the sa...
by Colburn_Claret
Thu Feb 01, 2024 2:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Roberts behaviour
Replies: 70
Views: 6680

Re: Roberts behaviour

I like Roberts a quality player if not top drawer. Like most players he needs a system that suits his style, and neither Dyche or Kompany have got the best out of him. It's partly why he has always looked better playing for Wales. Last season, against inferior opposition, he fit in well, but this se...
by Colburn_Claret
Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Thread for tonight?
Replies: 503
Views: 15645

Re: Thread for tonight?

We have some talented players, but we are a **** team. The main problem has been obvious all season, no leaders on the pitch. The loss of Pope, Tarks, Mee, Cork and Barnes leaves no-one to fire these young players up, and gel them. To get another tonking off City is hardly surprising, and shouldn't ...
by Colburn_Claret
Tue Jan 30, 2024 5:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PL Prediction League - All Fixtures and Updates - WEEK 31 PREDICTIONS
Replies: 1664
Views: 125937

Re: PL Prediction League - All Fixtures and Updates - WEEK 22 PREDICTIONS

Tuesday 30th Jan. Nottingham Forest v Arsenal 1-2 Fulham v Everton 2-1 Luton v Brighton 1-2 Palace v Sheffield Utd 1-1 Aston Villa v Newcastle 2-1 Wednesday 31st January Man-City v Burnley 5-0 Foden 5mins Spurs v Brentford 2-0 Liverpool v Chelsea 2-1 Thursday 1st February West Ham v Bournemouth 2-2 ...
by Colburn_Claret
Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Belgium VAR
Replies: 50
Views: 3778

Re: Belgium VAR

Getting rid of VAR doesn't stop the bad decisions, it only makes it worse. VAR has provided proof that the only way to stop bad decisions is to get rid of the referees that make them. They have a difficult job, made harder by a bunch of cheating players. And close calls will always create disagreeme...
by Colburn_Claret
Sat Jan 20, 2024 1:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Football
Replies: 68
Views: 3738

Re: Today's Football

Russell Martin doing a really good job at Saints. They had a poor start to the season, but they have really turned it around. Swansea fans were really ****** when he left them, and they had some of the best possession stats in last seasons championship. I'm surprised he isn't this season's 'Carrick'...
by Colburn_Claret
Sat Jan 20, 2024 11:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Seven Virtues of Mental Health
Replies: 33
Views: 2254

Re: The Seven Virtues of Mental Health

Speaking as someone who has never suffered from mental health issues, I've grown to believe that part of the issue is an inability to see beyond the problems. Myopia of our troubles just makes them appear larger than they probably are. This is why I recommend the great outdoors. To walk through the ...
by Colburn_Claret
Sat Jan 20, 2024 11:26 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hobbies outside of Football and Burnley FC
Replies: 70
Views: 3556

Re: Hobbies outside of Football and Burnley FC

Walking the Dales and Lakes is a passion, people who recommend it for relieving stress are not wrong. Birdwatching, although I've been lacking lately. I used to do water colours, and I've found that the times when the weather, or circumstances, keep me indoors I get bored very quickly. A day of watc...
by Colburn_Claret
Fri Jan 19, 2024 11:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mike Tresor
Replies: 184
Views: 10457

Re: Mike Tresor

He is not good enough for the PL when we need him to be so. A signing that hasn't worked out. I'm sure Kompany and the club are doing everything to make him feel at home but it isn't making a difference No argument he hasn't produced what we expected, or needed, but the league has loads of quality ...