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by gtclaret
Thu Oct 17, 2019 6:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Extinction Rebellion
Replies: 181
Views: 9536

Re: Extinction Rebellion

Here is a novel idea. Form as a political party. Stand for election. Debate in parliament etc. If enough people agree you will get in. Not a Brexit debate but it kinda proves the point. Farage has never been an MP however with UKIP was a major influence in getting a referendum in the first place. W...
by gtclaret
Thu Oct 17, 2019 6:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: JBG out for weeks
Replies: 60
Views: 6084

Re: ARTICLE: JBG out for weeks

CnBtruntru wrote:Could be playing with two lefties shortly :)
Jbg is a lefty, the only natural right sided wide player is Lennon
by gtclaret
Sat Sep 07, 2019 2:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Managers if we'd gone down.
Replies: 47
Views: 5058

Re: Managers if we'd gone down.

Remember when we used to promote from within, Potts, Adamson, Miller etc
by gtclaret
Thu Sep 05, 2019 11:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Robbie's ready
Replies: 20
Views: 3545

Re: Robbie's ready

Yes because players get injured on purpose so that they get their weekly wage for lying on the treatment table, which is so much more fun than playing games. I didn't say that did I. However the league is full of players happy to steal a wage. I am not saying Robbie is one of them. It will be inter...
by gtclaret
Thu Sep 05, 2019 10:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How many points from our 3 games in September?
Replies: 8
Views: 1678

Re: How many points from our 3 games in September?

We will need at least 4, I hope at least 5
by gtclaret
Thu Sep 05, 2019 9:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Robbie's ready
Replies: 20
Views: 3545

Re: Robbie's ready

Fantastic news. Should get 30 mins out of him before he is crocked again Unfortunately not far from the truth. Unlike the other sicknote that has just left, he didn't have a history of injuries before the big one nearly 2 years ago, now he seems to get injuries that are completely unrelated to that...
by gtclaret
Sat Aug 31, 2019 1:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sky sports pre match discussion.
Replies: 6
Views: 2489

Re: Sky sports pre match discussion.

The way I understand it, Car is only used to overturn Referee decisions when there is a clear and obvious error In our case the error was not clear and obvious. The problem is that its not being applied consistently. The Man City goal against Spurs was given by the Ref, the error most certainly was ...
by gtclaret
Thu Aug 29, 2019 7:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I wonder what the Chairman thinks
Replies: 31
Views: 5256

Re: I wonder what the Chairman thinks

I love how every one downplays the cups as completely unimportant to us, yet everyone remembers the great cup runs we had under Owen Coyle as some of the most enjoyable and memorable times as a fan. Sean really can do no wrong can he. We were a Championship side under OC, we needed the revenue from...
by gtclaret
Mon Aug 26, 2019 12:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bolton
Replies: 1317
Views: 157892

Re: Liquidation

It nearly happened in 1987
I would lose interest football. I always say to people that I am not a football fan only a Burnley fan, I have absolutely no interest in other clubs
by gtclaret
Sun Aug 11, 2019 7:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Managers pictures on Turnstiles.
Replies: 61
Views: 7324

Re: Managers pictures on Turnstiles.

There has been a lot said about Coyles input in the current success. So let's get this straight. When SD took over, the money from the year in the prem had gone, but he inherited players such as Austin, Ings, Shackell Mee and Trippier, who were acquired with the money from the Prem. Without that yea...
by gtclaret
Thu Aug 08, 2019 3:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Would Burnley Survive Non League Football
Replies: 30
Views: 5875

Re: Would Burnley Survive Non League Football

I think most of the 3000 would have stayed loyal. When Aldershot were relegated to the lowest tie
tier, they still kept their 2000 followers
by gtclaret
Thu Aug 08, 2019 3:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Brady and Defour update with a bit of Drinkwater and Wells
Replies: 18
Views: 3471

Re: ARTICLE: Brady and Defour update with a bit of Drinkwater and Wells

I'm really shocked that Brady and Defour aren't going to be fit
by gtclaret
Fri Aug 02, 2019 8:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: End of an era as captain Tom leaves
Replies: 13
Views: 2527

Re: ARTICLE: End of an era as captain Tom leaves

I understand the sale, I just think in the current mare, the reported £8m is a joke
by gtclaret
Fri Jul 19, 2019 8:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Tripps to complete move to Atletico Madrid
Replies: 30
Views: 3014

Re: ARTICLE: Tripps to complete move to Atletico Madrid

And we had to give 40% of the profit we made on Tripps to Man City
by gtclaret
Mon Jul 08, 2019 7:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Defour injured again?
Replies: 76
Views: 14371

Re: Defour injured again?

This headline could be used without having any information and it would probably be accurate
by gtclaret
Sat Jul 06, 2019 1:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Parental responsibility (politics warning)
Replies: 56
Views: 4299

Re: Parental responsibility (politics warning)

She obviously meant the kids should be looked after whilst they are in school which should be 5 days a week during normal school hours and not 41/2 days. She is not suggesting that the school should take parental responsibility, that us misquoting her.
by gtclaret
Fri Jul 05, 2019 8:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Crouch - Dyche comments regarding him signing
Replies: 99
Views: 10369

Re: Crouch - Dyche comments regarding him signing

There are a surprising lot of people who don't like or trust Dyche. For the benefit of those who don't know, the point of Crouch is to come on as a late sub when we're level or losing to give us an enormous target man who will cause mayhem in the penalty area. That's it. Anyone who thinks Dyche is ...
by gtclaret
Wed Jul 03, 2019 2:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Villa in early again
Replies: 87
Views: 8057

Re: Villa in early again

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9421667/aston-villa-egypt-mahmoud-trezeguet/ Wonder who Burnley have sent over to watch the African Cup, or am I presuming too much Keep well away from the plain this competition. Its like buying a product online, looks good but disappointing when it comes. T...
by gtclaret
Mon Jul 01, 2019 5:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Ings and Barnes complete the team
Replies: 18
Views: 2312

Re: ARTICLE: Ings and Barnes complete the team

Although I voted for Ings and Barnes, I am surprised that Charlie didn't get more votes.
by gtclaret
Sun Jun 23, 2019 5:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: England vs Cameroon
Replies: 65
Views: 6073

Re: England vs Cameroon

Arful game, England look poor, they will have to improve or the better teams will give them a hiding
by gtclaret
Thu Jun 20, 2019 6:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: If we hosted the 2022 World Cup which grounds would they use ?
Replies: 29
Views: 2887

Re: If we hosted the 2022 World Cup which grounds would they use ?

We are blessed with fantastic stadiums throughout the top 3 divisions. You should see some of the grounds in the Spanish second tier, I think some of our non league grounds are better
by gtclaret
Wed Jun 19, 2019 8:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 'Two thirds of Britons want faster action on climate'
Replies: 105
Views: 7429

Re: 'Two thirds of Britons want faster action on climate'

And someone else to pay for it
by gtclaret
Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Two central defenders to choose from last ten years
Replies: 50
Views: 4641

Re: ARTICLE: Two central defenders to choose from last ten years

I feel sad for Andre Bikey, he could do easily have been the best, pity his head wasn't
by gtclaret
Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jo Brand
Replies: 209
Views: 13964

Re: Jo Brand

Comedian makes joke. But it's a far-right comedian so the right and liberals are shoulder-to-shoulder defending free speech. Comedian makes joke. But it's a lefty comedian so the liberals are alone while the right are flipping out about hate speech and other such bullshittery. The right can go mate...
by gtclaret
Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Southampton sign
Replies: 26
Views: 4374

Re: Southampton sign

Austin unwanted, Ings on loan only
by gtclaret
Wed Jun 12, 2019 2:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 2019 - 2020 Fixtures
Replies: 52
Views: 7186

Re: 2019 - 2020 Fixtures

So if the leaks have been spot on for the last couple of years, they cannot be fake, making most of the above posts total crap. We shall see tomorrow
by gtclaret
Wed Jun 12, 2019 2:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Liverpool at home
Replies: 18
Views: 2852

Re: Liverpool at home

Sorry didn't see that
by gtclaret
Wed Jun 12, 2019 2:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Liverpool at home
Replies: 18
Views: 2852

Re: Liverpool at home

It was on Mirror online
by gtclaret
Wed Jun 12, 2019 2:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Liverpool at home
Replies: 18
Views: 2852

Re: Liverpool at home

We will see tomorrow
by gtclaret
Wed Jun 12, 2019 2:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Liverpool at home
Replies: 18
Views: 2852

Re: Liverpool at home

It's on BT Sport live
by gtclaret
Wed Jun 12, 2019 2:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Liverpool at home
Replies: 18
Views: 2852

Liverpool at home

I've just read that the first day fixtures were leaked, we will see if it's true
by gtclaret
Sun Jun 09, 2019 1:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Oil Multimillionaire - cancer - NHS giving
Replies: 9
Views: 1934

Re: Oil Multimillionaire - cancer - NHS giving

There is no need to increase the rate of tax for the super rich, just make sure they pay taxes. If we had a standard rate of 25% including NI which would mean a tax cut for all, But closed tax loopholes and made sure everyone pays, there would be enough money to pay for the needs of the people and r...
by gtclaret
Sat Jun 08, 2019 11:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Men refused £4 million scratchcard win after ‘using stolen card’ to sue National Lottery
Replies: 39
Views: 4333

Re: Men refused £4 million scratchcard win after ‘using stolen card’ to sue National Lottery

If their case has no legal validity Camerlot will apply for the claim to be struck out, leaving them with hefty legal fees, I just hope that the tax payer is not funding this
by gtclaret
Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Anthony Joshua
Replies: 43
Views: 6335

Re: Anthony Joshua

Saw the fight last night and AJ looked unwell, possibly a virus, it's very difficult for a boxer to pull out at the last minute. I remember an opponent of Nigel Benn like this and suffered bran damage as a result. Luckily for AJ this opponent was not dangerous enough to do this damage
by gtclaret
Sun Jun 02, 2019 11:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Anthony Joshua
Replies: 43
Views: 6335

Re: Anthony Joshua

Burnley Ace wrote:To be fair Tyson is 53!
Tyson in his pomp would walk through any heavy weight there has been since his time. He was simply a level above any one, and at least 2 levels above the two clowns on show last night
by gtclaret
Sun Jun 02, 2019 9:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Trippier starts
Replies: 31
Views: 4048

Re: Trippier starts

Kane's diving really annoys me, it breaks up the play of his own team
by gtclaret
Tue May 21, 2019 12:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who wears contact lenses?
Replies: 43
Views: 4803

Re: Who wears contact lenses?

Hence my warnings about wearing contact lenses overnight. The problem described is very rare, but serious infection is not
by gtclaret
Mon May 20, 2019 3:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who wears contact lenses?
Replies: 43
Views: 4803

Re: Who wears contact lenses?

I’ve worn 2 weekly disposable for years - one lens is for close up, the other for distance (your brain combines the two). So no problem with needing to change for computers and driving This is called mono vision, and you are correct, the brain works it out, as it does with multifocal. It comes down...
by gtclaret
Sat May 18, 2019 11:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who wears contact lenses?
Replies: 43
Views: 4803

Re: Who wears contact lenses?

If you want them, try a different brand, a thinner version such as ACUVUE 1 day moist, might be more effective
by gtclaret
Sat May 18, 2019 8:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who wears contact lenses?
Replies: 43
Views: 4803

Re: Who wears contact lenses?

I have worn lenses for a few years. My best advice is get the no obligation test and fitting from one of the high Street places (usually free with an eye test) then you can purchase them for cheaper on visiondirect.com. You just need your prescription. Its awkward at first but we'll worth it, espec...
by gtclaret
Sat May 18, 2019 8:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who wears contact lenses?
Replies: 43
Views: 4803

Re: Who wears contact lenses?

Go on then make me jealous. I'm in not so sunny Farnborough Hampshire, stuck in a sight test room today and tomorrow
by gtclaret
Sat May 18, 2019 4:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who wears contact lenses?
Replies: 43
Views: 4803

Re: Who wears contact lenses?

Not sure how that would work with different ranges such as reading up close, to computer use to driving. Multifocal continous wear are available. The advice is to remove them once a week. Be careful though, the infection risk is much higher with wearing lenses overnight, it's not something I encour...
by gtclaret
Sat May 18, 2019 4:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who wears contact lenses?
Replies: 43
Views: 4803

Re: Who wears contact lenses?

I wanted a change from glasses and after tests on my eyes with my optician, I spent around £150 buying contact lenses. The problem I had, was trying to put them onto my eyes on my own. I couldn't do it. As soon as I went anywhere near my eyes with finger, my eyelids shut every time and more often t...
by gtclaret
Sat May 18, 2019 3:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who wears contact lenses?
Replies: 43
Views: 4803

Re: Who wears contact lenses?

Really ? That's interesting, I thought they were still relatively recent and advanced - what do the latest ones have to offer ? At least 6 years maybe more, the more modern lenses are Myday(,specsavers call them Linarial) ACUVUE Oasys 1 day, and Total 1 daily. If you are happy with your lenses and ...
by gtclaret
Sat May 18, 2019 3:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who wears contact lenses?
Replies: 43
Views: 4803

Re: Who wears contact lenses?

HB Claret wrote:I have worn hard contacts for 35 years with no problems. Usually they are replaced every two or three years but I do look after them.
When I started working In1979 we only did hard lenses, they are now Gas permeable and rarely supplied
by gtclaret
Sat May 18, 2019 3:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who wears contact lenses?
Replies: 43
Views: 4803

Re: Who wears contact lenses?

The quote seems reasonable, your prescription can be modified for the intermediate vision(computer use) anti glare would help also make sure your eyes are not dry. You may need lubricant. Hycosan Extra is a very good one, just one application a day. It costs around £11 but lasts 6 months
by gtclaret
Sat May 18, 2019 2:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who wears contact lenses?
Replies: 43
Views: 4803

Re: Who wears contact lenses?

Serema lenses are good but technology has advanced, I doubt a new wearer would be supplied with those now
by gtclaret
Sat May 18, 2019 2:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who wears contact lenses?
Replies: 43
Views: 4803

Re: Who wears contact lenses?

Hi I am an Optician, you can have Daily Disposables if your prescription is OK for them. For those old enough to need help with closer vision, multifocal contact lenses are available, but they do take a little getting used to, and the Optician may need to do a couple if adjustments, so be patient.
by gtclaret
Wed May 15, 2019 6:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: War with Iran
Replies: 143
Views: 14121

Re: War with Iran

Trump is playing their game. They know he is not a politician and doesn't do diplomacy, he is unpredictable, possibly crazy enough to launch an attack and not care what the world thinks. With Obama Iran know what they're dealing with so they can string them along, signing peace deals to get funding ...
by gtclaret
Tue May 14, 2019 6:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Top 3 managers you have most enjoyed watching Burnley under ?
Replies: 42
Views: 4981

Re: Top 3 managers you have most enjoyed watching Burnley under ?

The title is about the most enjoyable to watch, not the most successful. Harry Potts won the league with exciting attacking football, with a complete level playing field, protected by the maximum wage. Adamson came 6th in the old Division 1 and got to the FA Cup semis where the financial level had a...