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by ClaretCliff
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley divisive XI' would be a fun thing to do... Thread worthy!
Replies: 97
Views: 3209

Re: Burnley divisive XI' would be a fun thing to do... Thread worthy!

:D
AmbleClaret wrote:
Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:37 pm
Turned up for Brazil tonight didn't he :lol:
No. That was EndrickS :D
by ClaretCliff
Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Club or country
Replies: 59
Views: 1957

Re: Club or country

FCBurnley wrote:
Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:31 am
Poor attempt as usual 1/10
I think you’re being a bit generous giving him 1.
by ClaretCliff
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 007
Replies: 47
Views: 2432

Re: 007

equinox wrote:
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:33 pm
It should be restricted to people that are actually called 'Bond'.
Great idea. I’ll go for Samantha.
by ClaretCliff
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: what is YOUR favourite era watching the Clarets ?
Replies: 57
Views: 1967

Re: what is YOUR favourite era watching the Clarets ?

Really enjoyed the period from 1956 until around 1962 when I was a kid and collecting autographs before kick off outside the Bob Lord Stand of all the a Burnley players . Lots of goals and moved at half time via the longside to stand behind the goals watching us attack Wonderful memories and still ...
by ClaretCliff
Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: inane lyrics
Replies: 56
Views: 2560

Re: inane lyrics

I give you Little Richard …

Wop bop a loo bop a lop bom bom
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
A wop bop a loo bop a lop ba ba
by ClaretCliff
Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:04 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hiring a band
Replies: 45
Views: 2176

Re: Hiring a band

I was once involved with setting up a performance from the cheapest band of the lot. I was involved at uni and this bloke turned up, said he’d set up a new band and offered to do a free concert. He was a really decent bloke and he persuaded us to say yes to him. We charged £1 for the tickets and so...
by ClaretCliff
Tue Feb 13, 2024 6:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dj steve wright
Replies: 46
Views: 4451

Re: Dj steve wright

Thought “Ask Elvis” was great.
by ClaretCliff
Tue Jan 02, 2024 1:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Townley Advice
Replies: 35
Views: 3737

Re: Townley Advice

Put APNR cameras at all entrances/exits together with Access Only signs. Compare entry and exit times and if anyone passes through in less than 10 minutes or whatever then give them a ticket. If anyone passes through in less than 5 minutes or whatever also give them a speeding ticket. Simples 😊
by ClaretCliff
Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Aston Villa v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 56
Views: 4880

Re: Aston Villa v Burnley - Player Ratings

burnleymik wrote:
Sat Dec 30, 2023 7:48 pm
O'Shea - 6 big mistake allowing Watkins to runs across him unchallenged. Just has too many arrows in him for this level.
I think that’s the best predictive text typo ever :lol: :lol: :lol:
by ClaretCliff
Sun Dec 03, 2023 3:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New food/drink rules at the Turf
Replies: 353
Views: 32725

Re: New food/drink rules at the Turf

JHU at half time, till not working. The guy who came to try and fix it said the new management had been on the concourse earlier and had gone away with a list of all that was wrong with the catering.
by ClaretCliff
Fri Dec 01, 2023 5:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New food/drink rules at the Turf
Replies: 353
Views: 32725

Re: New food/drink rules at the Turf

Half time last week, JHU. Complete shambles. One of the first in the queue, I wanted 2 drinks and a couple of twixes (yes, I know, feeling flush!) was told there were no twixes and the server pointed to the rack/shelf for choc bars whe I h was empty apart from a single double decker and 2 milk choc ...
by ClaretCliff
Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TV Gameshows
Replies: 50
Views: 4771

Re: TV Gameshows

We were talking about having a quiz in the office. One guy said it wouldn’t be fair if he brought along his wife. Turned out she’d won Mastermind.
by ClaretCliff
Mon Nov 13, 2023 12:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Autumn Photos 2023
Replies: 65
Views: 6677

Re: Autumn Photos 2023

Churn Clough reservoir above Sabden
by ClaretCliff
Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Suing Everton ?
Replies: 40
Views: 6367

Re: Suing Everton ?

Couple of interesting snippets from an article in todays Telegraph - “ Everton could owe 777 Partners £60 million by the time its takeover of the club is approved or blocked, after being loaned another £20 million by the prospective owners. Telegraph Sport has been told the American firm has provide...
by ClaretCliff
Fri Oct 13, 2023 7:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Willie Morgan MBE
Replies: 37
Views: 4001

Re: Willie Morgan MBE

lovebeingaclaret wrote:
Fri Oct 13, 2023 4:08 pm
I seem to remember that he was the first footballer to have his own official fan club.
… and didn’t he have a boutique in Burnley too?
by ClaretCliff
Wed Sep 27, 2023 5:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Photos of Turf Moor- a thread
Replies: 119
Views: 15770

Re: Photos of Turf Moor- a thread

It's great Cliff. What year was it painted? Sorry, but I don’t know. My wife bought it me last year from the shop at Towneley Hall and arranged for the print to be framed. It does look great. Just realised I got the name wrong, it’s Lloyd George Higgins. I’ve seen some more of his paintings and he’...
by ClaretCliff
Wed Sep 27, 2023 4:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Photos of Turf Moor- a thread
Replies: 119
Views: 15770

Re: Photos of Turf Moor- a thread

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Painting of the Bee Hole End by George Lloyd Higgins.

(I know the thread is for photos, but this is a photo of a painting so it should be OK :) )
by ClaretCliff
Thu Sep 14, 2023 7:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley’s confirmed Premier League Squad
Replies: 29
Views: 3360

Re: Burnley’s confirmed Premier League Squad

Pickles wrote:
Thu Sep 14, 2023 7:46 am
Vitinho.
Ah! Thanks for that.
by ClaretCliff
Thu Sep 14, 2023 7:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley’s confirmed Premier League Squad
Replies: 29
Views: 3360

Re: Burnley’s confirmed Premier League Squad

Who is Victor Da Silva?. Not heard the name before and just checked and he isn’t in the squad list on this site.
by ClaretCliff
Sat Sep 02, 2023 9:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The next Transfer Window
Replies: 19
Views: 1865

Re: The next Transfer Window

The transfer threads have always been had a few nuggets of real information hidden amongst a mountain of rubbish but it has recently got worse. A major problem is the amount of bickering and repetition, mainly from the usual suspects. My solution is to limit the number of posts any individual can ma...
by ClaretCliff
Sat Aug 19, 2023 1:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lost Shops from the High Street
Replies: 95
Views: 4500

Re: Lost Shops from the High Street

The Golden Egg.

Remember them from the 60s, rival to Wimpys and were bought out by Lyon’s group who owned Wimpys.
by ClaretCliff
Wed Aug 16, 2023 3:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610766

Re: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

Firthy wrote:
Wed Aug 16, 2023 12:08 pm
A vertical run is when you stay on your feet and upright. A horizontal run is when you fall over because you've been fouled by an imaginary player 🤔😅
Thanks for clearing that up, Firthy :)
by ClaretCliff
Wed Aug 16, 2023 11:59 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610766

Re: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

We absolutely do still need a winger/forward type like Lukebakio / Tella. Someone who is a powerful runner that can make those vertical runs Tella gave us last season. This and left back the two priorities. As for ‘not looking good’ from a 5 min YouTube video, I’d say being called up to the Belgian...
by ClaretCliff
Wed Aug 16, 2023 10:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today’s Blast from our Recent Clarets Past (XII) - Nik Michopoulos
Replies: 26
Views: 1460

Re: Today’s Blast from our Recent Clarets Past (XII) - Nik Michopoulos

A really exciting signing, a great start with some brilliant performances and rumours Manure were looking to take him off us.

There was a piece on local tv about him, can’t remember whether bbc or Granada where he was interviewed in a cafe I think.
by ClaretCliff
Wed Aug 16, 2023 8:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610766

Re: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

Foshiznik wrote:
Wed Aug 16, 2023 8:21 am
Why would Bakayoko pick us over current Serie A champions and Champions League team Napoli?
We have the better record against Napoli. Unbeaten by them in all competitions, 100% record against them Turf Moor. What’s not to like???
by ClaretCliff
Wed Jul 26, 2023 7:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New season ticket cards
Replies: 283
Views: 25061

Re: New season ticket cards

I think it’s 1st August to qualify for a senior ticket. It is the 1st of August. However the season I turned 65 on the 2nd of August I rang the ticket office and said that as I would be 65 before the first match of the season then it would only be fair if I could have an OAP ticket and the ticket o...
by ClaretCliff
Wed Jul 19, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Striker Amdouni is a Claret
Replies: 106
Views: 9903

Re: ARTICLE: Striker Amdouni is a Claret

disagree 100% tbh, most of them have been excellent for those they are aimed at. This one massively misses imho Agree most have been excellent (and I’m far to old to be in the target audience), but I also like this one. I think it falls into the “so bad it’s good” category which makes it so funny. ...
by ClaretCliff
Sun Jul 09, 2023 7:48 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610766

Re: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

Claret53 wrote:
Sat Jul 08, 2023 10:31 pm
For those who argued that Trafford was an expensive risk: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66127349
Great comment in there - “James Trafford, a lot less leaky than Old Trafford” :D :D :D
by ClaretCliff
Fri Jul 07, 2023 2:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: From the Farm to England
Replies: 17
Views: 2374

Re: From the Farm to England

Nice quote in there - “ "He's a quiet person, really, but on the pitch he's so vocal, so loud and does his job to a T every single game I've played with him.”

Always one of Tom Heaton’s strengths and something we’ve missed since.
by ClaretCliff
Wed Jul 05, 2023 8:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fleetwood Town Owner Guity of Fraud
Replies: 52
Views: 4930

Re: Fleetwood owner gaoled

Lip wrote:
Wed Jul 05, 2023 8:28 am
Gaoled?????
Yes, gaoled. It’s a valid alternative word for jailed.
by ClaretCliff
Mon Jul 03, 2023 7:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: France riots
Replies: 158
Views: 7873

Re: France riots

Just read that the gofundme collection for the policeman has raised 5 times that for the dead teenager.
by ClaretCliff
Sat Jul 01, 2023 6:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO Guller Bull - your favourite desserts
Replies: 42
Views: 1310

Re: FAO Guller Bull - your favourite desserts

1. Apple pie & custard 2. Ice cream sundae 3. Summer pudding served with clotted cream Agree that summer pudding should be in the top 3. Cartmel, of Sticky Toffee Pudding fame, did a delicious summer pudding but it no longer seems to be available, I certainly haven’t been able to find it in any sup...
by ClaretCliff
Wed Jun 28, 2023 1:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Radio Lancs interview
Replies: 14
Views: 2585

Re: Radio Lancs interview

Interesting that the Longside and Jimmy Mac are expected to last another 28 years. Don’t think that will please some folks on here.
by ClaretCliff
Wed Jun 28, 2023 1:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610766

Re: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

Conroy92 wrote:
Wed Jun 28, 2023 1:32 pm
What if they identify as a that? :shock:
:D :D
by ClaretCliff
Wed Jun 28, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Radio Lancs interview
Replies: 14
Views: 2585

Re: Radio Lancs interview

Thanks Vegas, really interesting.
by ClaretCliff
Mon Jun 19, 2023 10:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your biggest sporting achievements?
Replies: 145
Views: 6527

Re: Your biggest sporting achievements?

Biggest achievement was getting my length swimming certificate, swimming one handed. I couldn’t find my swimming trunks on the day so borrowed my brothers who would have been twice my age and probably twice my size. I had to use my left hand to hold up my trunks.
by ClaretCliff
Sun Jun 18, 2023 5:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Just Stop Oil...
Replies: 212
Views: 9408

Re: Just Stop Oil...

Union smashing and all things related to it is consonant with the sole ideology of the tory party (getting rich, removing barriers to getting rich, unfettered capitalism, cronyism), and doing this in govt is part of that portfolio building in preparation for the private sector I mentioned. I'm depr...
by ClaretCliff
Fri Jun 16, 2023 8:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Just Stop Oil...
Replies: 212
Views: 9408

Re: Just Stop Oil...

I'm not too worried for the long term (as far as authoritarianism is concerned), believe it or not. Those draconian anti-protest laws were pushed through only because the ministers involved in it thought it was in line with the temperature of the electorate. They were made only to serve the ministe...
by ClaretCliff
Wed Jun 14, 2023 7:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Northerners: A History
Replies: 50
Views: 2803

Re: Northerners: A History

bobinho wrote:
Tue Jun 13, 2023 6:01 pm
It’s an attitude of no nonsense, of wanting to just get things done with a minimum of fuss and drama. Of not using 47 words to get a point across when it can be done with 5.

As I said, it’s a state of mind to me. It’s just being normal.
There are a few southerners on here by that measure !
by ClaretCliff
Tue Jun 13, 2023 4:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: CT on tour
Replies: 46
Views: 3345

Re: CT on tour

My daughter got married in Manchester Town Hall nearly 8 years ago, not very long before the refurbishment started. It’s a fabulous building, providing for some stunning photos inside.
by ClaretCliff
Fri Jun 02, 2023 11:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wow what a sight
Replies: 38
Views: 4740

Re: Wow what a sight

Was once lucky enough to see some chinooks practicing aerial manoeuvres for a display…. You’d be surprised how that big lump handles in the air, incredibly nimble. Saw one at Southport air show a few years back (the last time the Vulcan was there). Like you say, incredibly mobile. At one point the ...
by ClaretCliff
Sun May 28, 2023 1:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
Replies: 15428
Views: 1610766

Re: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

Nori1958 wrote:
Sun May 28, 2023 1:26 pm
Mama Balde next to be linked
Is he related to Arthur Gnohere??
by ClaretCliff
Wed May 03, 2023 9:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kompany when we need a goal
Replies: 4
Views: 1617

Re: Kompany when we need a goal

Logged in just to like that. Brilliant!
by ClaretCliff
Wed May 03, 2023 8:09 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How many old 'uns/over 60's post on here?
Replies: 167
Views: 7112

Re: How many old 'uns/over 60's post on here?

70, 71 in August. Started watching end of ‘50s but alternated with watching Rovers, depending who was playing at home. Saw the errors of my ways probably around time of the cup final and stuck with the Clarets.
by ClaretCliff
Tue May 02, 2023 7:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bene ‘n’ hot
Replies: 44
Views: 5337

Bene ‘n’ hot

Just read this in US Magazine Sports Business Journal in an article about JJWatt’s investment -The heavily industrial, northern England city traditionally enjoys a drink of the French liquor Benedictine and hot water on match days, an example of the local color Watt wants to share with Americans.. A...
by ClaretCliff
Sun Apr 02, 2023 2:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Daft pictures or jokes
Replies: 614
Views: 125313

Re: Daft pictures or jokes

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by ClaretCliff
Sun Apr 02, 2023 2:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Daft pictures or jokes
Replies: 614
Views: 125313

Re: Daft pictures or jokes

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by ClaretCliff
Wed Mar 29, 2023 7:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Music Thread - Songs Mentioning Other Musicians
Replies: 94
Views: 2408

Re: Music Thread - Songs Mentioning Other Musicians

ClaretCliff wrote:
Mon Mar 27, 2023 7:29 pm
Can we have songs mentioning themselves?

Jerry Lee Lewis - Lewis Boogie
Just remembered that “that Presley Boy” is referenced in Lewis Boogie.
by ClaretCliff
Wed Mar 29, 2023 2:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Music Thread - Songs Mentioning Other Musicians
Replies: 94
Views: 2408

Re: Music Thread - Songs Mentioning Other Musicians

Ray Stevens - I saw Elvis in a UFO.

It also mentions Liberace :-)
by ClaretCliff
Mon Mar 27, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Music Thread - Songs Mentioning Other Musicians
Replies: 94
Views: 2408

Re: Music Thread - Songs Mentioning Other Musicians

Mike Berry &The Outlaws - Tribute to Buddy Holly.