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by WalkdenClaret
Wed Jul 19, 2023 10:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Flags help
Replies: 5
Views: 849

Re: Flags help

Cheers 34 :)
by WalkdenClaret
Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Flags help
Replies: 5
Views: 849

Re: Flags help

Bosscat wrote:
Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:46 pm
Get a waterproof one 😉
Good point Bosscat :lol:
by WalkdenClaret
Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Flags help
Replies: 5
Views: 849

Flags help

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a decent, reliable, and FAST flag printer. Going to Kendal Calling next Thursday !
Thanks
by WalkdenClaret
Sat Dec 25, 2021 1:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1225057

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

I think it's fairly obvious that Alan unfortunately couldn't utilise his ' 30 years experience ' to attract the finance. He was lucky to get an amazing interest rate for the mortgage on HIS HOUSE from the Dell geezer, i think a bit less than the payday loans co's, so as fans who have seen there well...
by WalkdenClaret
Sat Dec 25, 2021 12:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lonely this Christmas.......
Replies: 50
Views: 3752

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

All the best to you Mick, be determined, make some plans, get active, the walking footie, London Clarets etc. You're obviously a confident, balanced chap, getting on the dating sites helps renew your self belief. I'm only 30 miles from Burnley, but lost touch with old friends, try Facebook, yes, it'...
by WalkdenClaret
Fri Aug 06, 2021 11:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PREVIEW: A welcome to Carranza Trophy winners Cádiz
Replies: 10
Views: 1453

Re: PREVIEW: A welcome to Carranza Trophy winners Cádiz

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Bloody hell, I'm convinced Senor Carranza is lodged inside there. It looks like it could have swallowed Nobby Stiles as well.
by WalkdenClaret
Sun Jun 13, 2021 11:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Favourite MEAT?
Replies: 57
Views: 2931

Re: Favourite MEAT?

After eating meat as a stable of pretty much every meal for the last 25 years, I wouldn’t be sad for it to never appear on a plate in front of me again. I’m not a veggie but I could happily live that way of life! I’m just too lazy! You can't beat a good kebab ! Pork, herbs, chips and Tzatziki. Howe...
by WalkdenClaret
Mon May 31, 2021 12:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 10134
Views: 1161477

Re: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

Exclusive... Following the recent pronouncements from the chairman, I am confident about these 3 major transactions: 1. Bovril AND Massey's Brewery to become first ever advertisers, citing the commercial opportunities of the big TV. Mr Bovril quoted as saying " I'm so excited about the big TV, Than...
by WalkdenClaret
Fri Apr 02, 2021 11:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Season Ticket Question
Replies: 1252
Views: 85521

Re: Season Ticket Question

Leisure. Do you know if you can claim a refund at this point on an Adult ticket, change of circumstances may mean the holder is unable to attend. We won't know for definite for a couple of weeks. We were intending renewing all three tickets (2seniors - 1 adult) but thought we'd wait until we find o...
by WalkdenClaret
Sat Mar 13, 2021 11:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: McNeil goal
Replies: 30
Views: 5530

Re: McNeil goal

williamjblazkowicz wrote:
Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:17 pm
That is an absolute cracker. I also think our goals are a lot more fun with the foreign commentary as well!
Le Bijou

Had to translate, "A RARE GEM", not only do foreign commentators go berserk, they can also instantly conjure satisfying adjectives.
by WalkdenClaret
Tue Mar 02, 2021 11:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clarets Fan Survey
Replies: 235
Views: 15578

Re: Clarets Fan Survey

Since the age of 9, I I have had nightly dreams of nothing but a Subbuteo version of Turf Moor with LED advertising (the dream is lucid enough to note ALL FOUR SIDES ) LED.jpg Occasionally, (when playing City or Rochdale) the dreams allow me to focus on the content of the LED on ALL FOUR SIDES . Thi...
by WalkdenClaret
Tue Mar 02, 2021 11:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clarets Fan Survey
Replies: 235
Views: 15578

Re: Clarets Fan Survey

Where is Look North ? Yorkshire / Cumbria
Ticked local TV news anyway
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by WalkdenClaret
Tue Mar 02, 2021 11:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What three questions do you wish you knew the answers too?
Replies: 62
Views: 4888

Re: What three questions do you wish you knew the answers too?

Buxtonclaret wrote:
Tue Mar 02, 2021 8:48 am
It's a mystery. 8-) :?
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by WalkdenClaret
Sat Feb 27, 2021 12:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
Replies: 36
Views: 4473

Re: The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin

the_magic_rat wrote:
Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:06 am
As i said to Mrs C.J today. "Mrs. C.J" I said....

Gail Tilsley's mum in the part of Ms. Greengross, the subject of Reggie's erotic fantasies. Who would have thought? :D
and...Nadia Popov in Rentaghost !
by WalkdenClaret
Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football Nostalgia
Replies: 52
Views: 3356

Re: Football Nostalgia

West Germany goalkeeper, Sepp Maier, was one I recall for being one of the first to wear gloves. So, probably around 1974 World Cup. Not knowing how much added time there was probably highlighted for me at Wembley '94. Even though they were down to 9 men it seemed to go on for ever. Late 80's could...
by WalkdenClaret
Sun Feb 07, 2021 11:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1225057

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

The investment stopped when the opportunity to realise personal gain was muted.It’s no coincidence that the cash reserves were increased at the expense of investment in the squad Personal gain , actually enormous personal gain, some would say greed, was promoted ahead of the interests of the Footba...
by WalkdenClaret
Thu Feb 04, 2021 11:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: We clearly overrate Charlie Taylor
Replies: 53
Views: 5727

Re: We clearly overrate Charlie Taylor

We all love Charlie, and his overlapping runs. TBF I think the Guardian are very kind to us, and are one of the few nationals who 'get' what BFC is, it's achievements, etc. I suspect one factor in his omission is the injuries preventing a consistent run / and absence in the in stats / OPTA / Fantasy...
by WalkdenClaret
Thu Feb 04, 2021 11:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Classic albums revisited
Replies: 264
Views: 21087

Re: Classic albums revisited

Specials - More Special, always enjoy the upbeat tempo opener 'Enjoy Yourself' and jaded closer 'Enjoy yourself (reprise)' Pixies - Death to the Pixies, suspect compilations are frowned upon on here, but a classic in mind Jamie T - Kings and Queens, again niche, but when so many tracks are played so...
by WalkdenClaret
Wed Feb 03, 2021 11:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Naathen Mr Pace
Replies: 42
Views: 4683

Re: Naathen Mr Pace

Burnley fc do not have a large debt. Burnley fc haven’t borrowed any money.! The debt is with ultimate parent. If they went bust we would then owned by a company controlled by a man with a personal net worth of 41 billion dollars. Hoping you're correct Clansman, Burnley haven't borrowed any money. ...
by WalkdenClaret
Tue Feb 02, 2021 12:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1225057

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

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close eyes tightly
changes date in mind to 30th
flip the images
hey presto !
by WalkdenClaret
Thu Jan 28, 2021 11:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New Badge
Replies: 62
Views: 5490

Re: New Badge

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by WalkdenClaret
Thu Jan 28, 2021 11:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1225057

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

So, MSD lent money to Calder Vale, who we think gave it to Kettering to buy the shares in BFC? I’m completely lost, I have to say. Although maybe that’s the point . I guess you're right NewClaret, big money buys don't need to be complicated unless there is a NEED for it to be complicated. (your wor...
by WalkdenClaret
Thu Jan 28, 2021 11:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How high can we finish realistically
Replies: 48
Views: 2852

Re: How high can we finish realistically

I'd echo Leadbelly, sounds an ideal aim. I would though swop Palace for Leeds.
by WalkdenClaret
Sun Jan 24, 2021 11:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Times article this morning
Replies: 38
Views: 4829

Re: Times article this morning

"Not a percentage, or the kind of delusional survey that football clubs like to estimate global fanbases, but quite simply: how many people? Could they all be accommodated, for instance, in the Old Trafford directors’ box? Those various club chief executives and assorted financiers; Andrea Agnelli;...
by WalkdenClaret
Sat Jan 23, 2021 11:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Grotto
Replies: 46
Views: 3753

Re: The Grotto

Very nice Stotto, I'm with Aclaret, it draws you in and makes you wonder, ask questions. I've no idea about art, other than liking what I like. Looking at this, it makes me think you're channelling a bit of Guernica, and a bit of the geometry of Joaquín Torres-García / Bridget Riley. Which I'm trawl...
by WalkdenClaret
Fri Jan 22, 2021 11:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FA cup final 1914
Replies: 48
Views: 4522

Re: FA cup final 1914

Cheers Edlass, Funnily enough, spotted the wall on that map. wall.jpg And yes, I know I wasn't dreaming, now i'm convinced it was either the world's first ginormous climbing wall, or the Blackpool Pleasure Beach Ride Space Invaders looped through it's own black hole and landed in 1914 South London !...
by WalkdenClaret
Fri Jan 22, 2021 11:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: Awesome night at Anfield
Replies: 58
Views: 4313

Re: REPORT: Awesome night at Anfield

Awsome night at Anfield. Brilliant report as always Tony. On big nights, you savour the headlines.Saw this in The Guardian at full time and it perfectly summed up my feelings. done_a_number.jpg It's since been revised to a more appreciative headline, but the first highlights the wonders being worke...
by WalkdenClaret
Fri Jan 22, 2021 11:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How soon is now?
Replies: 33
Views: 2824

Re: How soon is now?

OK,

Joined in with the Smiths music night.

Clicked on the Charmed theme, why on earth did I instantly link this to the Hollyoaks theme, absolutely convinced. But no, instead I run into a nightmare of naff Smiths covers (T.A.T.U. anyone :shock: )
by WalkdenClaret
Wed Jan 20, 2021 11:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Snow
Replies: 49
Views: 7177

Re: Snow

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My gnomes are covering their eyes in preparation from tomorrow.
I'm hoping it will melt away by this time tomorrow and reveal those gleaming eyes as well as those joyous smiles.
by WalkdenClaret
Wed Jan 20, 2021 11:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jason Tindall
Replies: 42
Views: 7257

Re: Jason Tindall

I'm not convinced by one or two descriptions of Sean Dyche. A few years ago I'd suffered a broken femur and still using crutches, my lad and myself were coming out of the club shop and Sean Dyche was walking towards us. He stopped to ask what I'd been up to and we chatted for a few minutes and he w...
by WalkdenClaret
Tue Jan 19, 2021 11:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FA cup final 1914
Replies: 48
Views: 4522

Re: FA cup final 1914

https://www.ssplprints.com/image/113413/plan-of-the-crystal-palace-and-grounds-sydenham-1911 There's a 1911 map here that shows the stands that were in place for the 1914 final Cheers Claret, I can see the stands now. After much straining, it seems that they plonked it in one of the double ended co...
by WalkdenClaret
Tue Jan 19, 2021 11:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bye Bye Bootham Crescent.
Replies: 51
Views: 5433

Re: Bye Bye Bootham Crescent.

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Fantastic night. Great, old school ground.

Those yorkies missed a trick by not charging anExec box supplement ( see https://www.uptheclarets.com/messageboa ... =2&t=52508 ! )
by WalkdenClaret
Sun Jan 17, 2021 9:12 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1225057

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

Of Course, I hope I've got all this wrong and whatever was in the beer I had last night seems to have worn off! Yes, it was sometimes difficult in the 80's but after reading an article in When Saturday Comes about Lincoln City, it did make me realise just how lucky we are you have a relative success...
by WalkdenClaret
Sun Jan 17, 2021 1:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1225057

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

So here we are. After 138 years of proudly punching about above weight, bringing entertainment, smiles, pure enjoyment, screams, frustration, arguments, to the small town of Burnley, we become a footnote in the Northern Powerhouse / American financial speculators, who really, really can't believe ho...
by WalkdenClaret
Sun Jan 17, 2021 12:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Timothy Taylor’s Landlord
Replies: 76
Views: 5681

Re: Timothy Taylor’s Landlord

Aldi Warehouse (formerly Hacienda - think they must have been pulled by Factory as went off shelves for a couple of months then returned with paper labels!)
£1.09
by WalkdenClaret
Sun Jan 17, 2021 12:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FA cup final 1914
Replies: 48
Views: 4522

Re: FA cup final 1914

PalaceOS1900s.jpg It was such a poor venue for a cup final. Surely there was a proper football ground that was more suitable. I've always been intrigued with that random climbing wall. Looking at the NLS map thingy https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/side-by-side/#zoom=14&lat=51.42057&lon=-0.06662&laye...
by WalkdenClaret
Fri Jan 15, 2021 12:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 10footballs - Memorabilia and programmes site
Replies: 7
Views: 1619

Re: 10footballs - Memorabilia and programmes site

Nice find, MikeS. Just the programme changes missing for our game at Walsall in 1900. Jimmy Lindsay was at right-back for us and Fred Barron at right-half. Sadly, we lost the game 0-2. How on earth did we manage to lose that game, we were clearly more up for it than those slack-looking saddlers. I'...
by WalkdenClaret
Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1225057

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

MSD wouldn't lend money to a club that looked set to fail. They will know what ALK's plans are and what financial resources they have to deliver those plans. From reports, we believe that MG and JB are owed 3 instalments before they are paid in full for their shares. If the money isn't paid, they g...
by WalkdenClaret
Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1225057

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

I too would love to share in Paul Waine's optimism, but the financial explanations given consistently never really add up to anything (apologies I don't wish to be rude but i'm not clever enough to have understand a word of your Aesop's fable and I'd had too much wine !). I would love to be complete...
by WalkdenClaret
Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vydra
Replies: 100
Views: 9161

Re: Vydra

I'm not 100% but I'd like to see him get a full 90 mins, give him time to grow into the game, get the misses out of the way and pop a couple in against the 'ammers. Nothing to lose.

Start Vyds and JayRod with Mumbongo replacing the one without a hattrick.
by WalkdenClaret
Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ai Scout App
Replies: 59
Views: 4903

Re: Ai Scout App

I agree, We have not necessarily been seen to be hugely successful with analysis over the years. But I think things are improving, what with the Academy, U23's, U-18's, Barnfield development, investment in etc. I think for me the current positives are the real investments in youth, scouting etc. We ...
by WalkdenClaret
Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1225057

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

As a rule of thumb I have decided not to believe anything that I read on here on any thread ever again. But I do think that this thread has achieved a particular level of absurdity in that it is creating the impression that the club has got into debt by lending its own money. Now I'm not an account...
by WalkdenClaret
Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ai Scout App
Replies: 59
Views: 4903

Re: Ai Scout App

Exciting times ! I love the majority of posters' optimism on AiScout. I really hope that it becomes the biggest and best scouting tool and is used by the clarets to find some promising young talent. Likewise I hope we utilise player lens to conduct worldwide scouting and we can get mates rates disco...
by WalkdenClaret
Sat Jan 09, 2021 12:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Will the United Game go ahead?
Replies: 32
Views: 3876

Re: Will the United Game go ahead?

Colburn_Claret wrote:
Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:57 pm
Only if the powers that be, think United will win.
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Alternatively, they could simply have played us on the original date instead of a daft friendly against Villa
by WalkdenClaret
Mon Jan 04, 2021 11:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FA Player & MK Dons
Replies: 139
Views: 12427

Re: FA Player & MK Dons

If you're like me and have non-Chromecast TV, just use a HDMI cable.

no lag or freezing (assuming laptop / wifi is ok).
by WalkdenClaret
Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1225057

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

Anybody else been on google earth to look at the office building where ALK are based , or is it just me whose sad ? No, not just you joey ! All 3 addresses (tax haven Delaware, New York and London) are small office spaces, used primarily for short term meetings. Fingers crossed the mysterious buyer...
by WalkdenClaret
Tue Dec 29, 2020 11:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rebranding Burnley
Replies: 64
Views: 6938

Re: Rebranding Burnley

RammyClaret61 wrote:
Tue Dec 29, 2020 11:18 am
So what colour seats do you propose for the second tier on the Bob Lord?!? :lol:
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by WalkdenClaret
Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sky coverage of the game
Replies: 33
Views: 4979

Re: Sky coverage

I do. It was free to air. I jacked Sky in a couple of years ago when I was paying £36 for basically Sky 1 and Sky Atlantic (only channels different to Freeview) plus pause/rewind. They have been great innovators tech wise, but shot themselves in foot with Now TV, or maybe they're happy with that mo...
by WalkdenClaret
Fri Dec 25, 2020 11:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1225057

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

I could well be an investor, I could have invested 2 million of my personal fortune. I see it as a sound financial strategy worth the risk against a future return/reward. Would I tell you? Likely not. Does that by default make me an devious asset stripper? Absolutely not. Thanks Daniel, good luck i...
by WalkdenClaret
Fri Dec 25, 2020 12:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover
Replies: 12654
Views: 1225057

Re: ALK Capital or Farnell/Elkashashy takeover

The doom and gloom of some fans is abhorrent. Daniel, I'm not sure you can call Fatboy and others comments abhorrent ("disgusting, repugnant"). There are so many people really concerned about this. The lack of any meaningful benefactors names, delays, that they appear to be American (with 200 years...