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by BenWickes
Mon May 23, 2022 12:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Two Penneth
Replies: 0
Views: 793

Two Penneth

Been a while fellow Clarets. Firstly, gutted as we all are at relegation. Timing of Dyche's sacking was wrong IMO, Pace should have got rid a good two months earlier. Don't get me wrong. Dyche has been a wonderful servant to the club and deserves credit but it had to be done but too late. We tried b...
by BenWickes
Sat Jan 01, 2022 12:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 6926
Views: 672788

Re: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

All I will say is, as I did last January. There'll be surprises. Good surprises. I have been not only bang on accurate with telling you this I've been astonishingly accurate but can tell you now. There will be signings and some of those are going to top Cornet's signing. Don't be surprised to see ou...
by BenWickes
Wed Dec 29, 2021 10:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Will the D of Y ever see inside a courtroom?
Replies: 128
Views: 8742

Re: Will the D of Y ever see inside a courtroom?

A short answer is No. The USA cannot afford to upset our establishment.The Harry Dunn situation may have opened certain inroads but the Americans really cannot afford to financially or in any other way take us on. I know geopolitics inside out and they need us far more than we need them and trust me...
by BenWickes
Sat Dec 25, 2021 6:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 4 in a row for LadBaby
Replies: 26
Views: 2312

Re: 4 in a row for LadBaby

Says everything you need to know about the music ‘industry’ ' Personally I think it's great. My Dad was a drummer in a famous band of which I am not going into here but there's been countless acts getting to number one who deserve it far less. At least this has a cause. There's been several acts me...
by BenWickes
Sat Dec 25, 2021 3:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chrimbo ritauls
Replies: 16
Views: 1542

Re: Chrimbo ritauls

That glass of port affected me more than I thought. RITUALS!
by BenWickes
Sat Dec 25, 2021 3:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chrimbo ritauls
Replies: 16
Views: 1542

Chrimbo ritauls

Ok, I am not very into today for personal reasons. I am curious if you have rituals on this day.
I just had a cigar with a glass of port. My Dad always did and only on this day.

Anyone do something just today they normally don't?
by BenWickes
Sat Dec 25, 2021 2:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Merry Christmas Everyone
Replies: 77
Views: 3610

Re: Merry Christmas Everyone

Merry Christmas from a very hot Perth,WA. 44 degrees today and just off to bed now and it’s still 34 degrees. Thank you CT and everyone else connected with the site. When you’re thousands of miles away, this site makes it feel like you’re just round the corner. Keep up the great work. and UTC I wis...
by BenWickes
Sat Dec 25, 2021 2:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Alan Pace Interview
Replies: 27
Views: 4278

Re: Alan Pace Interview

NewClaret wrote:
Sat Dec 25, 2021 2:09 pm
Well in lanky22222, it was a great read whilst the turkey was cooking 👍🏻
Save me a leg. Pay no notice to them, some of us are busy and pick up news late and just want to share. It's ok pal. Enjoy your Christmas and post way.
by BenWickes
Sat Dec 25, 2021 2:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: LES MISERABLES
Replies: 23
Views: 2381

Re: LES MISERABLES

Bosscat wrote:
Sat Dec 25, 2021 2:02 pm
Its what we call our m8 Les up the pub ... 😉
Is he on his own when the people sing? Perhaps he goes outside and watches the stars in their multitude. Is the master of the house,,,

Ok I'll stop :lol:
by BenWickes
Sat Dec 25, 2021 1:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: LES MISERABLES
Replies: 23
Views: 2381

Re: LES MISERABLES

Marney&Mee wrote:
Sat Dec 25, 2021 1:39 pm
Thought this would be about a new signing…
Not sure about that but reading some posters on here it cold refer to them.
by BenWickes
Sat Dec 25, 2021 1:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Merry Christmas Everyone
Replies: 77
Views: 3610

Re: Merry Christmas Everyone

Bosscat wrote:
Sat Dec 25, 2021 1:31 pm
Not just poly but and bala too by the sound 😉
Christ! My mind is a cesspit of sick humour at the best of times. You've just unlocked another level :lol:
by BenWickes
Sat Dec 25, 2021 1:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: LES MISERABLES
Replies: 23
Views: 2381

Re: LES MISERABLES

Paulclaret wrote:
Sat Dec 25, 2021 1:19 pm
The stage version is magnificent. Not a fan of the film, although the songs are still superb.
Not looked yet but if it's on Sky Arts today that's the evening sorted. Much to my wife's chagrin :lol:
by BenWickes
Sat Dec 25, 2021 1:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: LES MISERABLES
Replies: 23
Views: 2381

Re: LES MISERABLES

Studied it at school as part of A-level music and used to play a lot of the tunes on the piano. I don't recall ever watching it though. It's on Netflix, I've just put it on. It was on Sky Arts. Probably will be on many times. The movie was ok but I am referring to the stage production. All that sai...
by BenWickes
Sat Dec 25, 2021 12:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: LES MISERABLES
Replies: 23
Views: 2381

Re: LES MISERABLES

Certainly am a fan. Saw it live many years ago in London with the original cast and have watched it again on TV and you tube. The various anniversary performances are on you tube where some of the original cast feature including Alan Armstrong of New Tricks fame. Never tire of watching it and wish ...
by BenWickes
Sat Dec 25, 2021 12:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: LES MISERABLES
Replies: 23
Views: 2381

LES MISERABLES

No not the PL. Watched this in entirety last night.

What a pleasure. It was joyous. Anyone else a fan?

A very enjoyable evening.
by BenWickes
Sat Dec 25, 2021 11:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Merry Christmas Everyone
Replies: 77
Views: 3610

Re: Merry Christmas Everyone

bodge wrote:
Sat Dec 25, 2021 11:25 am
I'm heading over to tally's for Christmas.

Have a great day folks.
Now that made me :lol:
by BenWickes
Sat Dec 25, 2021 11:26 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Merry Christmas Everyone
Replies: 77
Views: 3610

Re: Merry Christmas Everyone

NewClaret wrote:
Sat Dec 25, 2021 11:23 am
Sounded like one of GIADJ’s parties to me :lol: :lol:
:lol: Indeed. GIADJ leads quite a life. I'm quite happy being a boring grump.
by BenWickes
Sat Dec 25, 2021 9:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best Christmas present ever
Replies: 18
Views: 1429

Re: Best Christmas present ever

ClaretMov wrote:
Sat Dec 25, 2021 9:37 am
I know, they made me cry and that only happens when the clarets lose
:lol: Genuinely pleased for you.
by BenWickes
Sat Dec 25, 2021 9:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Merry Christmas Everyone
Replies: 77
Views: 3610

Re: Merry Christmas Everyone

NewClaret wrote:
Sat Dec 25, 2021 9:33 am
That’s very brave of you tally :lol: :lol:

Merry Christmas all.
I did pick up on that too but didn't want to pry too much. He may be into Polyamory :lol:
by BenWickes
Sat Dec 25, 2021 9:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best Christmas present ever
Replies: 18
Views: 1429

Re: Best Christmas present ever

Cracking news mate. What a day to tell you! I bet you're proper made up and smiling like a Cheshire Cat!
by BenWickes
Sat Dec 25, 2021 9:32 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Emergency Electrician
Replies: 9
Views: 1464

Re: Emergency Electrician

Not sure where you live but I was thinking about this just two days ago.'One of those 'what if?' scenarios. I don't live in the Burnley area but would have done it for free. I'm an electrical engineer. Not necessarily approved for home visits but it's Christmas and I would have hated you to be witho...
by BenWickes
Sat Dec 25, 2021 9:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Merry Christmas Everyone
Replies: 77
Views: 3610

Re: Merry Christmas Everyone

Seasons wishes to you too Tony. We don't really do Christmas but understand the importance and relevance it holds to most. I tried to thank you in a post that was locked, which; true to form of some posters took the opportunity to turn a positive into a negative. Anyway. I hope this year you and ind...
by BenWickes
Fri Dec 24, 2021 1:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I see Blackburn have applied for City Status
Replies: 38
Views: 2890

Re: I see Blackburn have applied for City Status

Sorry to hear that fella. I was a St Mary's College lad. The walk after school across town to the Boulevard wearing a claret and blue scarf and Burnley FC holdall regularly made things interesting with lads from Everton.! The QEGS lot were too posh to catch a bus/train! Happy, but sometimes painful...
by BenWickes
Fri Dec 24, 2021 1:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I see Blackburn have applied for City Status
Replies: 38
Views: 2890

Re: I see Blackburn have applied for City Status

Regularly postponed sports day..... You say that and it is funny :D but it was a very troubled school. Violence was off the chart in the classroom and even more so out of it. Sports days were indeed postponed. My brother is the polar opposite of me personality wise and is a meek character. So as st...
by BenWickes
Fri Dec 24, 2021 12:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bring Forward Burnley v Liverpool to Boxing Day
Replies: 13
Views: 1731

Re: Bring Forward Burnley v Liverpool to Boxing Day

It'd be worth it just to see Klopp have one of his tantrums.
by BenWickes
Fri Dec 24, 2021 12:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I see Blackburn have applied for City Status
Replies: 38
Views: 2890

Re: I see Blackburn have applied for City Status

I never knew Lee Mack and Ian McShane were born there... Lee Mack went to the same school as my older brother. Everton Comprehensive in Blackburn. It closed a long time ago and was a troubled school. My brother was a couple of years above Lee when he started there. I can understand where Lee Mack g...
by BenWickes
Fri Dec 24, 2021 12:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Aldi bargain Xmas food
Replies: 98
Views: 6284

Re: Aldi bargain Xmas food

Aldi is the only place around here we can get Frikandel. Due to the ongoing situation we rarely visit supermarkets anymore but I highly recommend Frikandel to anyone who fancies a high quality European cuisine. Their Bratwursts are the best of any Supermarket as well.
by BenWickes
Fri Dec 24, 2021 12:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Everton game postponed
Replies: 218
Views: 14703

Re: Everton game postponed

Gutted. Got a couple of Everton fans at work. Took my Burnley mug in to wind them up. It all strikes me as 'covid' is being used as a crutch by clubs, an excuse rather than a reason. How is it that there's been a sudden upsurge in positive cases? Lackadaisical attitudes perchance or just poor discip...
by BenWickes
Fri Dec 24, 2021 1:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Christmas Message
Replies: 7
Views: 1017

Christmas Message

I'll try again for what it's worth.

I'll keep it simple so as not to distract the simple folk.

Merry Christmas and all the best to EVERYONE. Even Scrooge!
All the best and best of health for 2022. '

UTC!!!!!!!!!!!!
by BenWickes
Thu Dec 23, 2021 10:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1224975

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

Is this thread still going? Christ! ALK Substantially funded by outside investors and will, Covid permitting; do again in the coming windows. I am privy to to certain aspects of the business courtesy of my source, who to be fair has been pretty bang on. Money will be available again in January and s...
by BenWickes
Thu Dec 23, 2021 9:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lonely this Christmas.......
Replies: 50
Views: 3751

Re: Lonely this Christmas.......

They do with varying levels & frequencies, some people seem to sail through life & others are constantly dragged back by sh1t. Sometimes people would probably benefit from professional counselling & not advice from here even though the advice offered is generally sound & well intentioned. If, as St...
by BenWickes
Thu Dec 23, 2021 7:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lonely this Christmas.......
Replies: 50
Views: 3751

Re: Lonely this Christmas.......

Steve1956 wrote:
Thu Dec 23, 2021 7:35 pm
But.....four and a half years?
Is that to long?
Wait! What? Four and a half years? I thought she'd left a few months ago.
Oh that puts an entirely different spin on it. Christ! If that's true he really needs to let it go.
Really time to move on after a couple of months but four years?
by BenWickes
Thu Dec 23, 2021 7:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lonely this Christmas.......
Replies: 50
Views: 3751

Re: Lonely this Christmas.......

Me and Mick are exactly the same age,I've had many knockbacks ....you know what I did I moved on it's the only way,no one can help Mick....its totally up to him and I stick by what advice I gave him move on Mick I am sure he will but emotions can't just be turned off. It's clearly hurting. In time ...
by BenWickes
Thu Dec 23, 2021 7:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lonely this Christmas.......
Replies: 50
Views: 3751

Re: Lonely this Christmas.......

Well. Having read that I had to log in. Mick. I am not meaning to sound harsh as I know only too well how loving someone who doesn''t share the same feelings (she broke up with me Xmas Eve of all times) can destroy you. First off. Own yourself. Don't let her consume your thoughts. She's clearly not ...
by BenWickes
Wed Dec 22, 2021 12:23 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Isolating over Christmas
Replies: 61
Views: 4514

Re: Isolating over Christmas

Had it very bad in March 2020. *Managed to dodge being ill again.We weren't planning on going out over Christmas anyway and we'd already stocked up on Christmas food, drink etc since October so no need to venture out apart from a dog walk. I finish a day earlier than most at my work as I worked Sund...
by BenWickes
Tue Dec 21, 2021 1:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Festive Greetings
Replies: 7
Views: 1085

Festive Greetings

Get very little time due to my job now to read, let alone post. Having read the back end of a thread that was closed throwing accusations around. I just wanted to say. Seasons greetings to you all. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and stay safe. Cut Tony some slack and his fellow MODS. I ha...
by BenWickes
Mon Dec 06, 2021 10:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Richardson injury
Replies: 10
Views: 2015

Re: Richardson injury

I heard being a teenage lad his left leg has grown five inches longer than his right during a growth spurt. He came back to training, pivoted on the grass and corkscrewed himself into the ground. They're waiting for his right leg to catch up but he's currently being used as a corner flag at Gawthorpe.
by BenWickes
Thu Dec 02, 2021 9:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 6926
Views: 672788

Re: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

I have said I can't tell you. My track record is quite good. I didn't give you names last time and won't this. I said there'd be a surprise signing and there was. What you didn't expect. All I can say is he'd probably be marmite in some fans eyes but adored by others. I'll reiterate. Looking at thre...
by BenWickes
Thu Dec 02, 2021 9:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 6926
Views: 672788

Re: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

Hamza Choudhury or Harry Winks Choudary didn't come up in conversation. Then again neither did Winks tbf. No disrespect to Fleetwood but he basically said that was a given and didn't include 'small clubs' players in his 'list'. His words not mine. You're closer with location with one Jedi, if not c...
by BenWickes
Thu Dec 02, 2021 9:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wood/Cornet partnership
Replies: 22
Views: 2132

Re: Wood/Cornet partnership

I didn't watch but Cornet, for me in our current system/availability would be more suited to a flexible floating role alongside McNeil. He's no striker. Playing in a mobile rotating system. With our squad and Cornet's ability I'd go 4-5-1 with it's own subtle nuances and let McNeil and Cornet roam.
by BenWickes
Thu Dec 02, 2021 8:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 6926
Views: 672788

Re: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

MACCA wrote:
Thu Dec 02, 2021 8:52 pm
Im not taking an interest in any links or rumours until Daniel James Waterhouse arrives with his concrete info, then and only then will we know its a definite!
I miss DJW :lol:
by BenWickes
Thu Dec 02, 2021 8:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 6926
Views: 672788

Re: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

Can’t think of an attainable holding midfielder on a loan/buy. Would love one though. Along with a fast, right-footed, right winger. Attainable - at a stretch. Have heard we are after an attacking midfielder, number 10 if you like also. One would be a loan to buy I hear, most likely transfer. Other...
by BenWickes
Thu Dec 02, 2021 8:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 6926
Views: 672788

Re: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

Red Fox Rocks Socks wrote:
Thu Dec 02, 2021 7:37 pm
Is it Remco Van Der Schaffe?
Errr. No :lol: Can't get more 'homegrown' than this one.
by BenWickes
Thu Dec 02, 2021 7:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 6926
Views: 672788

Re: January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

I don't know Fulgini but as per my past posts on ALK, we will be active and if the rumour is true; we will go all out for him as per Cornet. I'm told we're after three players but not necessarily all in the same window and one is a back up option. I questioned regards Barkley and I got a kind of rea...
by BenWickes
Thu Dec 02, 2021 7:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Beards
Replies: 26
Views: 2782

Re: Beards

Two weeks in unshaven and that's down to pure laziness and being knackered. Quite like the way mine is shaping up. Looking forward to a few weeks down the line when bits of food get caught in it and I have a ready made snack at work.
by BenWickes
Sun Nov 28, 2021 7:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MATCH OFF.
Replies: 709
Views: 44116

Re: MATCH OFF.

Loving this pic of the boss mind...
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by BenWickes
Sun Nov 28, 2021 9:49 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Nixon: West Ham to make Tarkowski bid
Replies: 72
Views: 8841

Re: Nixon: West Ham to make Tarkowski bid

Longsidelenny1882 wrote:
Sun Nov 28, 2021 8:57 am
4 tomatoes and bit of juice hope that brings us a win utc
He's worth six tomatoes and two cartons of juice at the very least.
by BenWickes
Sat Nov 20, 2021 11:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Has Sean Found
Replies: 20
Views: 3466

Re: Has Sean Found

Theres some good signs in some respects at the moment, but the balance of this team isnt quite right now and we're a bit vulnerable as a result. I agree with the brief synopsis but Rome wasn't built in a day, or rather we can't just pluck the best talent in one window. I see what Dyche is trying to...
by BenWickes
Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cornets Volley
Replies: 65
Views: 8015

Re: Cornets Volley

Not his best game, probably his worst for us but he has the ability to do that. The technique was sublime. He did a fair bit of good defensive work today but as has been said above, needs better service. I can see him getting the match ball one day soon after hitting a hat trick. Positioning and lea...
by BenWickes
Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Crystal Palace - Player Ratings
Replies: 69
Views: 8566

Re: Burnley v Crystal Palace - Player Ratings

If you were a neutral that first half was a belter.

Pope 7
Lowton 6
Tarkowski 6
Mee 7
Taylor 7
JBG 6
Westwood 6
Brownhill 6
Wood 6
McNeil 8
Cornet 7 1 extra for goal.

Rodriguez 5
Vydra 5