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by Goddy
Thu Mar 03, 2022 11:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ben Mee
Replies: 31
Views: 4429

Re: Ben Mee

No foul for the injury but two poor challenges after that from Daka which will have caused the stud marks. On the basis that Kavanagh couldn't tell a throw in from a spot kick on Tuesday, nothing was ever going to be given. Given Everton's indignance at this ref and getting an apology from Mike Ril...
by Goddy
Fri Feb 25, 2022 3:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO London Clarets and anyone off to Palace tomorrow
Replies: 0
Views: 437

FAO London Clarets and anyone off to Palace tomorrow

Unashamed plug for my mate's (Peter Jackson) microbrewery - the Southwark Brewing Company- near London Bridge Station. If you fancy a beer please do drop by and bring some grub from Maltby Street Market. I know London Clarets have had some do's at the brewery in the past and Peter is very welcoming ...
by Goddy
Thu Feb 24, 2022 7:12 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Magic Numbers 2020/2021
Replies: 93
Views: 10832

Re: Magic Numbers 2020/2021

Thanks to whoever is updating this (aggi, Vince, huw?)
by Goddy
Wed Feb 23, 2022 10:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Magic numbers?
Replies: 2
Views: 508

Magic numbers?

Whatever happened to the magic numbers? Wouldn't actually mind looking at that if someone has kept it updated somewhere....
by Goddy
Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Tottering Rotspurs
Replies: 287
Views: 11658

Re: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Tottering Rotspurs

Longest 3 mins this.....ever!!!
by Goddy
Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Tottering Rotspurs
Replies: 287
Views: 11658

Re: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Tottering Rotspurs

Pleeeeeease hang on......or better still, get another.
by Goddy
Wed Feb 23, 2022 8:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Tottering Rotspurs
Replies: 287
Views: 11658

Re: MIGHTY CLARETS versus Tottering Rotspurs

Was it a couple of seasons ago when Spurs nicked it with a late Son goal? Jeez - I hope we're not on for a repeat.
by Goddy
Tue Feb 22, 2022 4:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Are we still going down?
Replies: 137
Views: 10156

Re: Are we still going down?

For me, Brentford have been that team since mid-November. I had a bet with a mate of mine in early December that Brentford would be relegated. Whilst they've done ok, I still think they'll be one of the three to drop. As for the other two, please let it be Dirty Leeds and one of Newcastle and Evert...
by Goddy
Mon Feb 14, 2022 4:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Points in the next 4 fixtures
Replies: 60
Views: 4479

Re: Points in the next 4 fixtures

5 - my realistic opinion
8 - hopeful
12 - stupidly optimistic....but you never know.....
by Goddy
Sun Feb 13, 2022 2:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mighty Clarets versus Reds
Replies: 218
Views: 11163

Re: Mighty Clarets versus Reds

Well Everton are next in table and people are saying forget about them as well !!!!! Brentford are the team we should be looking to catch. Anyhow, we should stop looking at the table and think about how to get 38 points. If we get there we will probably have beaten Watford, Norwich and Brentford wh...
by Goddy
Sat Feb 05, 2022 5:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mighty Clarets versus Wotfor?
Replies: 313
Views: 14739

Re: Mighty Clarets versus Wotfor?

Two keepers on the bench?
by Goddy
Fri Feb 04, 2022 11:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mason Greenwood
Replies: 300
Views: 30604

Re: Mason Greenwood

Two points from me; 1. Knowing someone who had a false accusation made against them, I know how relieved they were that the system 'worked'. Some serious damage still done to that person....hasn't got over it....and is in quite a bad way but at least wasn't prosecuted (and actually not even arrested...
by Goddy
Thu Feb 03, 2022 10:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mason Greenwood
Replies: 300
Views: 30604

Re: Mason Greenwood

Just going back to Tsar Bomba's last post - I feel for you having to deal with all that stuff. It's also a good example of how things need to be investigated before taking sides, so to speak. The example you talked of could easily have had 'mad woman stabs partner in murder attempt' published by the...
by Goddy
Wed Feb 02, 2022 2:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mason Greenwood
Replies: 300
Views: 30604

Re: Mason Greenwood

I think it's perfectly OK to think someone is a rapist based on evidence even if that evidence isn't enough to send them to prison. HI Peter - I agree with you.....and the key aspect that you mention is that it is 'based on evidence'. What concerns me is that there may be cases - and I'm not saying...
by Goddy
Tue Feb 01, 2022 12:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Club Ownership Survey
Replies: 51
Views: 3151

Re: Club Ownership Survey

They love the owners at Leicester. They've become very accessible to the supporters and have done a lot of good in the city in terms of supporting charities, hospitals etc. But, at the end of the day, they are owners who are ploughing in their own money. Yep - I agree with this, Tony. The current o...
by Goddy
Tue Feb 01, 2022 11:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Club Ownership Survey
Replies: 51
Views: 3151

Re: Club Ownership Survey

Done. To those who have voted for Leicester, I would agree in the recent past, although I still can't forgive them for going into administration and, in effect, having a new stadium built for free and taking down a number of local businesses. Immoral and unforgivable (in mu humble opinion) and subse...
by Goddy
Mon Jan 31, 2022 3:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mason Greenwood
Replies: 300
Views: 30604

Re: Mason Greenwood

Fingers crossed in this instance charges are brought and Greenwood gets convicted. First up, I am in no way an apologist for anyone who has committed any such crime. If charges are pressed and Greenwood is found to be guilty then I hope he is sent down for a very long time. Until proof of guilt, th...
by Goddy
Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The funeral of a lifelong Claret in Hertfordshire
Replies: 41
Views: 3213

Re: The funeral of a lifelong Claret in Hertfordshire

RIP Eric and nicely put Stalbansclaret
by Goddy
Tue Jan 25, 2022 11:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: NFL playoffs
Replies: 70
Views: 4101

Re: NFL playoffs

I believe the stats show that the side winning the toss still only wins about half the games, so on balance it's probably as fair as it can be. If both sides were guaranteed a possession then there would be a huge advantage for the team going second because they would know exactly what they had to ...
by Goddy
Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: NFL playoffs
Replies: 70
Views: 4101

Re: NFL playoffs

4 solid teams left Jimmy G being the weakest QB, of the 4, rules San Fran out for me. I think Rams are the best balanced side either side of the ball so I’ll go with them. Fair enough, although Mahomes is something else and just can't see past the Chiefs (when you add in Kelce and Hill as part of t...
by Goddy
Mon Jan 24, 2022 5:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ranieri sacked
Replies: 100
Views: 7240

Re: Ranieri sacked

Who would want that job, anyhow? Someone who wants a quick payday only, surely....or desperate? Anyone seeing it as a serious or in any way long-term career option must be bonkers.....
by Goddy
Mon Jan 24, 2022 4:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: NFL playoffs
Replies: 70
Views: 4101

Re: NFL playoffs

Absolute theatre this weekend. Just amazing. The previous weekend was poor (to be fair) in terms of drama but this weekend........... :shock: I'm not going to mention the outcome of any of the games in case some haven't watched but that Chiefs/Bills was something else. Josh Allen and Patrick Mahome...
by Goddy
Mon Jan 24, 2022 4:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: NFL playoffs
Replies: 70
Views: 4101

Re: NFL playoffs

Just finished watching the last of the play-off matches. When I thought they couldn't get any better (after the Bengals/Titans, 49ers/Packers and Rams/Bucs crazy games) we then get the Chiefs/Bills insane finish. If you don't get the NFL, could I just point you in the direction of any of the games t...
by Goddy
Sat Jan 22, 2022 2:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's footie 22/1
Replies: 212
Views: 7645

Re: Today's footie 22/1

Is it now time to count Everton in the relegation battle? on recent form you'd have to say yes it is. .....and it's a 'yes' to you, too, Tiger76. Thought Everton would get something from today with Big Dunc in charge. If they're not getting anything today seems like it's a bigger job to sort Everto...
by Goddy
Sat Jan 22, 2022 2:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's footie 22/1
Replies: 212
Views: 7645

Re: Today's footie 22/1

karatekid wrote:
Sat Jan 22, 2022 2:51 pm
Are we Leeds fans today? 😒
Hate to say it but, yes, I'm afraid :roll:
by Goddy
Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rip dad
Replies: 57
Views: 4283

Re: Rip dad

Sad times, CC.

Sorry to hear of your loss but, as you say, seems like you have lots of happy memories of him to look back on and hopefully, in time, smile about
by Goddy
Mon Jan 17, 2022 10:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Swapping Leicester tickets for Watford tickets
Replies: 1
Views: 443

Swapping Leicester tickets for Watford tickets

Right, I appreciate the Watford game is still in doubt but do any of you know if it's easy (or even possible) to swap Leicester tickets for Watford tickets? I've tried ringing the ticket office but just get cut off (due to 'high levels of calls'). Apologies if this has been answered elsewhere. If it...
by Goddy
Tue Jan 11, 2022 12:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Craft beer
Replies: 48
Views: 2846

Re: Craft beer

Fair play, aggi. I've been to the Beavertown brewery - run by Robert Plant's (he of Led Zep fame) son, I believe - and did enjoy a few beers there although, for me, there's a general metallic flavour I get with most craft ales. Same with Truman's Social Club (which is another place worth trying, in ...
by Goddy
Tue Jan 11, 2022 10:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Craft beer
Replies: 48
Views: 2846

Re: Craft beer

I have to say, I find the whole craft beer thing bemusing. When CAMRA started it was to encourage us to get away from 'fizzy tasteless beers in cans' and drink real beer which is a live product and not pasteurised to death. Craft beer seems to be OK though because it's small producers making fizzy, ...
by Goddy
Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Watford
Replies: 69
Views: 8235

Re: Burnley v Watford

...bad luck Ian. If it's a stressful experience and we don't win, think of it as a blessing in disguise that you'll have missed it.
by Goddy
Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Watford
Replies: 69
Views: 8235

Re: Burnley v Watford

And as luck wouldn't have it, I have booked a gorgeous expensive river side log cabin in rural Cumbria for me and Mrs Guller Bull on the 18th for two nights. Hot tub and all mod cons - apart from any wifi or phone connection!!!!! That seemed really appealing at the time of booking. :O ....seems a p...
by Goddy
Thu Jan 06, 2022 11:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Watford
Replies: 69
Views: 8235

Re: Burnley v Watford

...and, as luck would have it, I'm up for my annual trip back to Burnley for that week, so get to go on the Leicester game and now this one. I expect to be hoarse by the end of those two games.....COYC!!!
by Goddy
Thu Dec 30, 2021 8:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Man Utd v the Clarets - match thread
Replies: 671
Views: 25382

Re: Man Utd v the Clarets - match thread

Lowton and McNeil shambles
by Goddy
Thu Dec 30, 2021 8:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Man Utd v the Clarets - match thread
Replies: 671
Views: 25382

Re: Man Utd v the Clarets - match thread

SalisburyClaret wrote:
Thu Dec 30, 2021 8:06 pm
Got to have a forward to bring on - there’s no one else
Maybe Lennon there to try and keep it tight fir 70 mins then let Vyds loose on a tiring defence....wishful, foolhardy thinking, maybe.....?
by Goddy
Wed Dec 29, 2021 8:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonight's footy 29/12
Replies: 43
Views: 2234

Re: Tonight's footy 29/12

1-0 City. Good
by Goddy
Tue Dec 28, 2021 6:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's football 28 December
Replies: 202
Views: 6786

Re: Today's football 28 December

Spijed wrote:
Tue Dec 28, 2021 5:55 pm
At least they beat Brentford as well during the managerial bounce.
Wasn't that Farke's last game? Won at Brentford , then Delia sacked him?
by Goddy
Tue Dec 28, 2021 6:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tickets
Replies: 4
Views: 801

Re: Tickets

conyoviejo wrote:
Tue Dec 28, 2021 6:17 pm
Check your account to see its not been hacked.
That was/is my worry......but seemed more likely I'd done something daft whilst setting up my wife's account and then trying to link to mine.....

Still, I'll triple check to make sure I've not been hacked, too
by Goddy
Tue Dec 28, 2021 6:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tickets
Replies: 4
Views: 801

Re: Tickets

Hi Leisure - thanks for that. I think (hope) I've bought the tickets through my wife's account which I'd just set up as it's showing in her account. I'll get her to check her email address and see if the tickets have gone there. I think (hope, again) the email I've received basically tips me off tha...
by Goddy
Tue Dec 28, 2021 6:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tickets
Replies: 4
Views: 801

Tickets

Forgive me being a numptie... I've just tried buying tickets and linking accounts etc for the first time (for the Leicester game) and having finished the transaction I got sent an email from 'FC Spartak Boslum' with an address in Knutsford. Not sure I can see the two tickets I've thought I've bought...
by Goddy
Tue Dec 28, 2021 4:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's football 28 December
Replies: 202
Views: 6786

Re: Today's football 28 December

The ref in the Watford game is awful.....Mr England, is it?
by Goddy
Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: today's footy 27/12
Replies: 234
Views: 6833

Re: today's footy 27/12

Jeeeeeez that was close!!!
by Goddy
Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: today's footy 27/12
Replies: 234
Views: 6833

Re: today's footy 27/12

I feel very dirty celebrating that goal but, hey......get in!
by Goddy
Wed Dec 22, 2021 10:05 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Isolating over Christmas
Replies: 61
Views: 4545

Re: Isolating over Christmas

Started with symptoms yesterday but tested negative.

Had all the symptoms overnight (cough, fever, headache) but feel pretty much back to normal now. Just tested positive though this morning.

So Christmas is cancelled in the Goddy household - drat.
by Goddy
Sun Dec 12, 2021 4:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Really good point
Replies: 45
Views: 3114

Re: Really good point

As an analogy, these single points are a bit like singles in T20. They're not going to win the game for you on their own but they keep you in the game. To keep the analogy going, you need a few 3 pointers at some point like you need boundaries in T20. Anyhow, I'm firmly in the 'it's a good point' ca...
by Goddy
Mon Dec 06, 2021 11:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A small present for the Naysayers and Blubbers
Replies: 49
Views: 3393

Re: A small present for the Naysayers and Blubbers

Again, a thread descends into the usual tit-for-tattery. I took the OP as a bit of fun and making the point that let's just get on with supporting our team. Personally, yes, I do get a bit fed up when we lose (or don't perform) but then soon remind myself that... 'jeez - it's a football match for go...
by Goddy
Mon Dec 06, 2021 11:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley Predictor Game - West Ham Home Predictions
Replies: 40
Views: 2279

Re: Burnley Predictor Game - West Ham Home Predictions

My WHU supporting chum is very much lacking confidence in his team for next Sunday. 'It's exactly the sort if game we'll lose'.

I also think it's exactly the sort of game that we'll turn up for.

On that basis;

Burnley 2-1 WHU (McNeil 23)
by Goddy
Wed Dec 01, 2021 10:52 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonight's Games
Replies: 235
Views: 14517

Re: Tonight's Games

You do realise We are no better than Norwich or newcastle Er....you do realise we've played 2 games fewer than Norwich and Newcastle don't you? On a comparable basis (which is probably the only valid way of compensating for everyone playing differing numbers of games) you're better off looking at p...
by Goddy
Wed Nov 24, 2021 2:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vaughan dropped by BBC
Replies: 27
Views: 2288

Re: Vaughan dropped by BBC

Well if he's denying it then he has answered. If there are more questions, they need to be stated. If he's breached some rule or done something wrong then the BBC are within their rights to drop him. If he's done nothing wrong and breached no rules then it is morally wrong of the BBC to sack him on...
by Goddy
Sat Oct 23, 2021 6:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Must win again Brentford?
Replies: 159
Views: 11584

Re: Must win again Brentford?

I think Dyche has lost the dressing room. We are no longer hard to beat and the players look lack lustre nearly every game. Difficult to see who we can beat in this league at the moment Unsubstantiated nonsense. Present some sound supportive evidence and you might have an outside chance of someone ...