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by bfcmik
Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Do you think players..
Replies: 38
Views: 2992

Re: Do you think players..

theroyaldyche wrote:Do you think Mee is now the highest paid?
If not THE highest then he will be matching whoever is.
by bfcmik
Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Prediction of 8th
Replies: 3
Views: 827

Re: Prediction of 8th

All done before transfers are included in the algorithm which makes it rather pointless - and then remember that this same algorithm predicted us at 19th last season
by bfcmik
Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Too many signings might upset the squad balance
Replies: 21
Views: 2357

Re: Too many signings might upset the squad balance

I think Hart's comment in his Blackburn Telegraph interview are quite telling; "I’ve heard such good things about the atmosphere. "They say it’s priceless but to be part of a team where everyone is pushing in the same direction is not as normal as you would expect it to be. "I heard that was the vib...
by bfcmik
Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Do you think players..
Replies: 38
Views: 2992

Re: Do you think players..

He will have fitted in with our wage structure - and is probably on less than the latest signing (Ben Mee)
by bfcmik
Sun Aug 05, 2018 3:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lowerhouse v Burnley Worsley Cup Final
Replies: 148
Views: 16044

Re: Lowerhouse v Burnley Worsley Cup Final

FCBurnley wrote:Burnley need to bat their 50 overs to have any chance at all. Clarets losing to Espanyol as well.
Burnley Reserves losing 2-0 at the moment to Espanyol
by bfcmik
Sun Aug 05, 2018 1:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Europa League Play Off Draw - Monday
Replies: 119
Views: 12722

Re: Europa League Play Off Draw - Monday

Nonayforever wrote:Three good trips there !
4 are lovely places to visit but Rotterdam is only OK :D (Zenit is St Petersburg)
by bfcmik
Sun Aug 05, 2018 1:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Europa League Play Off Draw - Monday
Replies: 119
Views: 12722

Re: Europa League Play Off Draw - Monday

Nonayforever wrote:So if we beat Istanbul Bas, which seeds are in our pot ?
Zenit, Russia; Olympiakos, Greece; Braga, Portugal; Genk, Belgium and Feyenoord, Holland
by bfcmik
Sun Aug 05, 2018 1:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Europa League Play Off Draw - Monday
Replies: 119
Views: 12722

Re: Europa League Play Off Draw - Monday

Ties involving: Sevilla, FC Zenit, FC Basel, Besiktas, Olympiakos, FC Copenhagen, Braga, FCSB, Gent, Genk, Maribor, Maccani Tel Aviv, Feyenoord are seeded for the 4th Qualifying Round. That is the order of their coefficients. Feyenoord have a coefficient of 21.500 whilst ours is only 15.921 (wholly ...
by bfcmik
Sat Aug 04, 2018 8:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Aberdeen love in....
Replies: 43
Views: 6106

Re: The Aberdeen love in....

jdrobbo wrote:I’d put a tenner on now that we play Aberdeen in a pre-season friendly next year!
We will both be preparing for the Europa League qualifiers again so I doubt it.
by bfcmik
Sat Aug 04, 2018 8:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Gibson on his way says Pulis
Replies: 62
Views: 5859

Re: ARTICLE: Gibson on his way says Pulis

Dawson allegedly refusing to play for WBA at the moment - citing a minor niggle according to the Baggies fans who were on the train today. Not selected in their match-day squad today.
by bfcmik
Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Turf Moor (Expected Noise)
Replies: 75
Views: 9043

Re: Turf Moor (Expected Noise)

Quickenthetempo wrote:We might get an easier draw on Monday now.
Unseeded on Monday :'(

Opponents from:
Sevilla, FC Zenit, FC Basel, Besiktas, Olympiakos, FC Copenhagen, Braga, CSB, Gent, Genk, Maribor, Maccani Tel Aviv, Feyenoord.
by bfcmik
Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Turf Moor (Expected Noise)
Replies: 75
Views: 9043

Re: Turf Moor (Expected Noise)

I watched the UEFA guys at the end as they wandered towards the tunnel. They were loving the friendliness being shown by both sets of supporters in the CricketField Stand. They stood by the goal for several minutes watching with smiles on their faces.
by bfcmik
Fri Aug 03, 2018 11:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Scottish football is a joke
Replies: 46
Views: 6283

Re: Scottish football is a joke

Aberdeen did to us what we have done so well at in games against the 'big clubs' and so badly at against lower division teams - they made themselves horrible to play against. Hustle, bustle, niggle, fall over, push, deny space where it matters and by-pass midfield by putting the ball into channels o...
by bfcmik
Fri Aug 03, 2018 3:32 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Well played BUT
Replies: 40
Views: 4340

Re: Well played BUT

mdd2 wrote:It maybe that I have missed this aspect of SD before. He behaved as if he was absolutely livid with the defence after their equaliser
He was livid with Wood for a really insipid defensive header right back across the goal which their lad overhead kicked it into the net!
by bfcmik
Thu Aug 02, 2018 12:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: World Cup 2058
Replies: 12
Views: 1239

Re: World Cup 2058

Nor will I :( Although I wouldn't mind my carer taking me to a match or 2. Wonder if I could get a special 'over 100' discount

However none of the players has even been born yet!
by bfcmik
Tue Jul 31, 2018 12:23 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: CFS: Ticket problems
Replies: 33
Views: 3770

Re: CFS: Ticket problems

Log onto the club site then at the top right there is a 'My Account' menu which contains an 'Order History and Ticket Summary' option
by bfcmik
Fri Jul 27, 2018 8:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: game report in Daily mail
Replies: 46
Views: 6801

Re: game report in Daily mail

Hendrick got Burnley MOM from the 4 reports in Scottish newspapers I read in WH Smith here in Aberdeen
by bfcmik
Tue Jul 24, 2018 2:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What colour for Aberdeen?
Replies: 44
Views: 4886

Re: What colour for Aberdeen?

It's an absolute joke that this is even being discussed. They should have been on sale at the start of july at very latest. It gets later and later every year. Next year if it gets any later they will end up skipping a season. Embarrassing. Skipping a season would suit lots of people. I don't see w...
by bfcmik
Mon Jul 23, 2018 9:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Preston match being streamed free on Clarets Player
Replies: 220
Views: 18208

Re: Preston match being streamed free on Clarets Player

Aberdeen won 3-2 as well away at the mighty Inverurie Loco Works. To be fair though Inverurie have been training for a long time :roll: ;) :lol:
by bfcmik
Mon Jul 23, 2018 5:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Europa league 3rd round travel plans
Replies: 25
Views: 3385

Re: Europa league 3rd round travel plans

Cheaper to book a holiday in Marmaris and get a train to Istanbul than to fly direct.
by bfcmik
Mon Jul 23, 2018 5:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The new Spurs stadium is taking shape...
Replies: 26
Views: 4911

Re: The new Spurs stadium is taking shape...

Any news on prices yet? Taking their time getting those cranes down aren't they :) .. by the way I wonder how they dismantle the last one. They usually use a huge self erecting crane as the first and last one. Often these are lorry mounted. I watched one fold itself up a few months ago at the Jagua...
by bfcmik
Mon Jul 23, 2018 5:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Progress on the new corner stands?
Replies: 427
Views: 61244

Re: Progress on the new corner stands?

Just seen a photo on facebook that shows the pilings all removed and the preparation work completed at the JM/JH corner.
by bfcmik
Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Train to Aberdeen
Replies: 5
Views: 1348

Re: Train to Aberdeen

I'm travelling from Birmingham International via Haymarket/Edinburgh - no delays announced yet :)
by bfcmik
Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Progress on the new corner stands?
Replies: 427
Views: 61244

Re: Progress on the new corner stands?

The interior work being carried out at Turf Moor is mainly so we can meet UEFA regulations for host clubs in the Europa League. The corner with the pit remnants will have to wait for an archaeological report and permit. They may insist on the whole thing being cantilevered over the remains or that t...
by bfcmik
Mon Jul 23, 2018 12:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 5 in. 4 out. Job Done. Let's Go.
Replies: 41
Views: 4000

Re: 5 in. 4 out. Job Done. Let's Go.

In 1969 I worked on the pumps at Tillotson's on Manny Rd at the weekends once I was 16. Petrol was a whole 6/0d a gallon which is 30p. You would struggle to get from there to the Waggoners and back on 30p of unleaded now.
by bfcmik
Sat Jul 21, 2018 12:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is Dunne good enough for 4th Centre Half?
Replies: 27
Views: 4317

Re: Is Lowe good enough for 4th Centre Half?

I believe Jimmy Dunne IS our young player with potential at centre back. Played a big part in Accy's run to the League 2 title and has been with the 1st team squad training throughout this pre-season.
by bfcmik
Fri Jul 20, 2018 9:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonights starting 11s...
Replies: 43
Views: 5245

Re: Tonights starting 11s...

5-2 final at Curzon Ashton
2-0 final at Macclesfield
by bfcmik
Fri Jul 20, 2018 9:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonights starting 11s...
Replies: 43
Views: 5245

Re: Tonights starting 11s...

Only 5 on the bench at both games apparently:
Macclesfield :A Legzdins; J Benson, J Clarke, R Harker, A Koike
Curzon Ashton; Trialist, M Goodridge, D Agyei, O Bayode, O Younger

Most of whom played last night.

Sam Vokes makes it 1-2 at Curzon Ashton in the 56th
by bfcmik
Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonights starting 11s...
Replies: 43
Views: 5245

Re: Tonights starting 11s...

JBG makes it 0-2 at Macclesfield in the 48 min
by bfcmik
Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonights starting 11s...
Replies: 43
Views: 5245

Re: Tonights starting 11s...

Aberdeen 1-0 v Baggies.

edit: Oooops 1-1 now
by bfcmik
Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonights starting 11s...
Replies: 43
Views: 5245

Re: Tonights starting 11s...

Ben Mee equaliser at Curzon Ashton 34 mins
by bfcmik
Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonights starting 11s...
Replies: 43
Views: 5245

Re: Tonights starting 11s...

Lennon after 36 mins at Maccy
by bfcmik
Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonights starting 11s...
Replies: 43
Views: 5245

Re: Tonights starting 11s...

And 1-0 down at Curzon Ashton!
by bfcmik
Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonights starting 11s...
Replies: 43
Views: 5245

Re: Tonights starting 11s...

Just gone 1-0 up at Macclesfield
by bfcmik
Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonights starting 11s...
Replies: 43
Views: 5245

Re: Tonights starting 11s...

The game at curzon Ashton appears to have started about 10 late
by bfcmik
Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonights starting 11s...
Replies: 43
Views: 5245

Re: Tonights starting 11s...

Both still 0-0

Live score down near the bottom of the page
https://www.soccer24.com/
by bfcmik
Thu Jul 19, 2018 11:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Our transfer dealings are poor
Replies: 223
Views: 20587

Re: Our transfer dealings are poor - we seem to learn nothing from past experiences

thanks pal the main issue/point though was for 7 months we have been lucky enough and in a rare position to know we were going to have another premiership season this season, we also knew there was a world cup in the summer, we also knew the transfer window was to close early in August unlike previ...
by bfcmik
Mon Jul 09, 2018 9:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Forrest? Or Forest
Replies: 23
Views: 3315

Forrest? Or Forest

It really gets my goat (pretty easy do do these days, sadly) when posters call the football team from Nottingham: Forrest. Even their own club website calls them Nottingham Forest. https://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/ Where on earth did this urban myth about it being double 'rr' come from? Or did som...
by bfcmik
Mon Jul 09, 2018 5:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley youth team player at Partick thistle?
Replies: 5
Views: 1288

Re: Burnley youth team player at Partick thistle?

I think it will more a case of no-one knowing. We have regular updates about what our released youth and development squad players are doing.
by bfcmik
Mon Jul 09, 2018 12:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: David Davis resigns
Replies: 933
Views: 48277

Re: David Davis resigns

Just tell me, Do you honestly believe that is in our national long-term interest to be totally bound to an organisation like the EU with no means of escape without (supposed) total financial ruin? Do you not think that having that kind of power over member states is a tad disconcerting? Do you thin...
by bfcmik
Mon Jul 09, 2018 12:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Aberdeen at home - a sell out?
Replies: 183
Views: 23111

Re: Aberdeen at home - a sell out?

UEFA rules for Europa League: 64.09 For every UEFA Europa League match, the clubs undertake to provide UEFA with the following numbers of complimentary tickets to the VIP area, for UEFA and partners: a. Group matches: 90 with hospitality and 32 without b. Round of 32 matches: 160 with hospitality an...
by bfcmik
Mon Jul 09, 2018 12:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: David Davis resigns
Replies: 933
Views: 48277

Re: David Davis resigns

Who is David Davis ? He is one of the 'experts' of the leave campaign who assured us it would be easy and straight forward to negotiate our Brexit deal with the EU that would mean we could have our cake and eat it too. So, when we get a leadership challenge because May's cabinet deal set up last Fr...
by bfcmik
Sun Jul 08, 2018 11:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: So Southgate wasn't good enough for Middlesbrough
Replies: 29
Views: 2933

Re: So Southgate wasn't good enough for Middlesbrough

Let's not get too carried away. Steve McClaren could of managed this team to the semi's with the draw they have had! I do like the back 3 system of Walker, Stones & Maguire that he's created though and he deserves credit. If it is so easy I wonder why this is only the 3rd time we have reached this ...
by bfcmik
Sun Jul 08, 2018 1:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Raheem Sterling
Replies: 144
Views: 11199

Re: Raheem Sterling

Reading this thread highlights why we are talking about footballers on a free to use messageboard and not being paid a fortune to manage a football team.
by bfcmik
Sun Jul 08, 2018 1:37 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bitter about Aberdeen
Replies: 149
Views: 12567

Re: Bitter about Aberdeen

The whole point of the loyalty system when it was started was to get people to commit to the club by buying season tickets ....at a time when far fewer did than do now. And you want to devalue the very years when buying a ticket meant most to the club. Because us oldies will not be around forever. ...
by bfcmik
Sat Jul 07, 2018 8:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Raheem Sterling
Replies: 144
Views: 11199

Re: Raheem Sterling

BBC crew - Lineker, Shearer, Klinsmann & Ferdinand - were having a proper love-fest for Sterling at half-time. And at the end Rio states, "I think he is one of those player's player type that you love to play alongside but the fans out there don't like!" Pretty much says it all, really.
by bfcmik
Sat Jul 07, 2018 7:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: So Southgate wasn't good enough for Middlesbrough
Replies: 29
Views: 2933

Re: So Southgate wasn't good enough for Middlesbrough

It is rare that a good club manager steps up to being a good international team manager. The two jobs seem to require very different talents and character.
by bfcmik
Sat Jul 07, 2018 12:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fulham away by train ..
Replies: 7
Views: 1748

Re: Fulham away by train ..

People wanting to travel from Burnley could look at getting the train to Leeds and then heading south to London. Trains to Kings Cross and St Pancras available there.
Or get to Brum and Chiltern Line into Marylebone as already suggested
by bfcmik
Sat Jul 07, 2018 12:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bitter about Aberdeen
Replies: 149
Views: 12567

Re: Bitter about Aberdeen

I would like to see something like the depreciation system. Maybe:
Seasons 1 and 2: points = 100%
s3 = 90%
s4 = 80%
s5 = 70%
s6 = 55%
s7 = 40%
s8 = 25%
s9 =15%
s10 onwards = 5%
All rounded up to the nearest 10
by bfcmik
Sat Jul 07, 2018 11:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Josip Drmic - Alternative to Jay Rod?
Replies: 11
Views: 2574

Re: Josip Drmic - Alternative to Jay Rod?

Less than £5M is the going rate for a 'hope he has retained the qualities that made him good' player. He has obviously recovered fully from the injury if he passes the medical so he would immediately be at a more prepared level than Wells was.