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by warksclaret
Wed Jan 04, 2023 1:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lampard
Replies: 101
Views: 9884

Re: Lampard

Just seen the Everton v Brighton game-wow what shocking defending by Everton, and one of the worst games I have seen Tarkowski play. By the way it may have been mentioned before but I think I have just seen our ex Academy Manager (who assisted Michael Jackson when SD left) as part of the Brighton ba...
by warksclaret
Wed Jan 04, 2023 11:32 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 3424
Views: 449159

Re: January transfer window rumours.

Perfect situation with Lowton. Lots of people on here saying that players are just happy to take a wage when not featuring. I disagree-the majority of them want to play, after all their profession is football.I wish him well and he has my respect for wanting to prove himself in a new club. I hope Ke...
by warksclaret
Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonight's footie 3/1
Replies: 52
Views: 2717

Re: Tonight's footie 3/1

Dyche for Everton ??
by warksclaret
Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match thread
Replies: 386
Views: 13929

Re: Match thread

Poor keeping by Muric
by warksclaret
Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Match thread
Replies: 386
Views: 13929

Re: Match thread

More evidence of our coaching-suspect VK/ CB have said to Maatsen and JBG, practice, practice , practice
by warksclaret
Mon Jan 02, 2023 12:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 3424
Views: 449159

Re: January transfer window rumours.

If it was OUR money we would, in the nicest way, be doing everything to get Westwood, Long and Lawton off our wage bill. No room for sympathy when you are in our financial situation
by warksclaret
Sun Jan 01, 2023 9:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ashley Westwood.
Replies: 152
Views: 15042

Re: Ashley Westwood.

At his peak with us he was brilliant. Just hope he is a success in his new MLS club, and that he has made a full recovery from an awful injury. Think its the right move for him. Good luck Ashley and thanks
by warksclaret
Sun Jan 01, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 3424
Views: 449159

Re: January transfer window rumours.

Its not an appealing move for him-he could be joining a few other recent ex players in the Championship if he moves. If they offer over £20m and he wants to go I would take it, and we can start the rebuild for the PL. However JB seems to love playing for us, so it seems unlikely
by warksclaret
Sun Jan 01, 2023 10:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Transfer Window
Replies: 17
Views: 2907

Re: Transfer Window

He reassuringly said recently, on the subject of any outgoings, that the club has all eventualities covered. For once I can believe what is coming out of that part of the club
by warksclaret
Sat Dec 31, 2022 11:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cullen
Replies: 38
Views: 2962

Re: Cullen

Marney is someone Dyche could get the best out of-he still mentions him fondly. Cullen is pivotal for Kompany. Infact he made a point about making Cullen one of his first signings. Both players were/are invaluable to our club
by warksclaret
Sat Dec 31, 2022 9:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Muric
Replies: 687
Views: 27928

Re: Muric

Some similarities with Brian Jenson for me-at times sensational and so brave, but on other occasions a flapper. Muric has age on his side and still learning his trade, but I would put his distribution to comfortably PL standard and above many PL keepers
by warksclaret
Fri Dec 30, 2022 11:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stoke v Burnley Match Thread
Replies: 594
Views: 16031

Re: Stoke v Burnley Match Thread

Remember the saying "who wants to play at Stoke on a cold wet Tuesday night". Well its not much better on a Friday and don't underestimate the importance of coming away with 3 points, irrespective of how ugly the game was
by warksclaret
Fri Dec 30, 2022 10:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dean Smith sacked
Replies: 60
Views: 6495

Re: Dean Smith sacked

Why on earth would Bruce want to manage again. I have seen him at Newcastle, WBA, and Villa when he looked a broken man under huge pressure
by warksclaret
Fri Dec 30, 2022 10:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stoke v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 52
Views: 4503

Re: Stoke v Burnley - Player Ratings

Muric 8
Roberts 7
THB 7
Beyer 8 MOM
Maatsen 6
Cork 7
Cullen 7
Brownhill 6
Barnes 6
Churlinov 5
Benson 7

Zarourry 6
Jay Rod 6
Tella 7
by warksclaret
Fri Dec 30, 2022 10:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: An ugly win is
Replies: 33
Views: 2290

Re: An ugly win is

At the start of the season we might have caved in and conceded a late goal, but today we were in control and in the second half we never really came under pressure
by warksclaret
Fri Dec 30, 2022 10:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: We're up
Replies: 251
Views: 17299

Re: We're up

The nerves will kick in at some stage, as might injuries and suspensions
by warksclaret
Fri Dec 30, 2022 10:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stoke v Burnley Match Thread
Replies: 594
Views: 16031

Re: Stoke v Burnley Match Thread

Having watched 180 minutes from Birmingham and Stoke , its apparent neither of these sides have any quality. Both happy to lump it up and hoping for a second ball. Thought in both games our aerial defending has really improved
by warksclaret
Fri Dec 30, 2022 8:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stoke v Burnley Match Thread
Replies: 594
Views: 16031

Re: Stoke v Burnley Match Thread

Playing with fear
by warksclaret
Fri Dec 30, 2022 5:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Charlie Austin
Replies: 11
Views: 2032

Re: Charlie Austin

I hope he does well at Swindon but I fear he may struggle now. He struggled to start at WBA under different managers, and his second spell at QPR was not much more productive. No doubt Talk Sport will welcome him back too
by warksclaret
Fri Dec 30, 2022 8:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dean Smith sacked
Replies: 60
Views: 6495

Re: Dean Smith sacked

And let me guess -his son as coach
by warksclaret
Thu Dec 29, 2022 7:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pele has passed away
Replies: 61
Views: 2941

Re: Pele has passed away

Lucky enough as a 15 year old to have watched the 66 World Cup. He was the once in a lifetime genius in football, adored worldwide for his skills and sportsmanship. RIP
by warksclaret
Thu Dec 29, 2022 6:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 3424
Views: 449159

Re: January transfer window rumours.

You are right. I can't see any of those four making it into the matchday squad very often if at all, though Barnes could still play a part depending on what we do in the upcoming window. I have not been in the "Barnes to stay camp" for a while but in fairness since the Rovers game he has been a ver...
by warksclaret
Thu Dec 29, 2022 6:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January transfer window rumours.
Replies: 3424
Views: 449159

Re: January transfer window rumours.

Much as we appreciate what players like Westwood, Lowton, Long and even Barnes have done for the club, we have to appreciate BFC is not a charity. Will be great to get the first three off our wage bill, and blend in players who will become our future
by warksclaret
Wed Dec 28, 2022 12:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dwight
Replies: 378
Views: 32746

Re: Dwight

He has shown glimpses of quality at Everton, but his contribution in total has not been good. He might be lucky to keep his place once Townsend is fully fit
by warksclaret
Wed Dec 28, 2022 12:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Would you buy another centre back in January?
Replies: 13
Views: 463

Re: Would you buy another centre back in January?

Would you pick Taylor or ER as Premier League centre backs? The hypothetical is that we cannot sign them next season, regardless of whether we are promoted. It wouldn't be a case of dropping them, it would be succession planning, although I recognise the risk of changing something that is working w...
by warksclaret
Wed Dec 28, 2022 11:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Would you buy another centre back in January?
Replies: 13
Views: 463

Re: Would you buy another centre back in January?

No, as Taylor and Egan Riley can step in. Plus you cannot drop either of the current two. If we get promoted it may make it easier to sign or keep these two, plus the attraction of PL football will mean more will want to join us, particularly with VK as coach
by warksclaret
Wed Dec 28, 2022 11:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Birmingham - Player Ratings
Replies: 68
Views: 4881

Re: Burnley v Birmingham - Player Ratings

Muric 7-little to do but great distribution Roberts MOM 8 Beyer 7 THB 7, his distribution is not what it was Maastsen 7 Zarourry 7-great goal and one or two good runs but faded Cork 8-really composed performance and a fair share of defending Cullen 7 tigerish performance and does a lot of the dirty ...
by warksclaret
Wed Dec 28, 2022 11:04 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Are there any limits to what VK can do
Replies: 3
Views: 494

Are there any limits to what VK can do

When he joined I was impressed on how quickly he identified new players, and got them signed up straightaway. We were a relegated side but it soon showed that players wanted to play for him and he had sold them the club, when they could quite easily have gone elsewhere-Cullen, THB, Maatsen, Benson, ...
by warksclaret
Wed Dec 28, 2022 10:48 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sorry to Blaspheme
Replies: 9
Views: 1401

Re: Sorry to Blaspheme

Carwin261 wrote:
Wed Dec 28, 2022 9:45 am
We’ve got the to JC’s in midfield ,can’t fail to do well.
It shouldn't altar things
by warksclaret
Wed Dec 28, 2022 9:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Roberts
Replies: 76
Views: 6218

Re: Roberts

I think Roberts showed what he is about last night,Could have got a second too. His running is so intelligent and the ball from Benson that slipped him in for the first goal was divine.Its the one thing we missed last season-someone getting behind their back line and cutting the ball back
by warksclaret
Wed Dec 28, 2022 9:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Birmingham match thread
Replies: 180
Views: 8008

Re: Burnley v Birmingham match thread

I know we knock VAR and we may have been advantaged over the first half of the season, however with VAR Hannibal would have been a red and Deeney would have been close to a sending off
by warksclaret
Tue Dec 27, 2022 2:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche for Norwich
Replies: 53
Views: 4828

Re: Dyche for Norwich

superdimitri wrote:
Tue Dec 27, 2022 2:10 pm
To be fair, which team would allow that time nowadays?
You are right Superdimtri-cant think of any
by warksclaret
Tue Dec 27, 2022 1:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche for Norwich
Replies: 53
Views: 4828

Re: Dyche for Norwich

What will worry SD about Norwich is that they are not forgiving. If he goes on one of those winless runs, followed by a spree of good results and points, like he did with us, he would be sacked before the good run started. No way will Delia give him the amount of time and loyalty that Garlick did
by warksclaret
Tue Dec 27, 2022 1:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kevin Long
Replies: 27
Views: 3175

Re: Kevin Long

I think KL should jump at this opportunity and extend his career. He could be very effective in the SPL. He will go up in my estimation if he is willing to go out on loan rather than just drawing a wage for not getting into the first team squad
by warksclaret
Tue Dec 27, 2022 12:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jordan Beyer
Replies: 156
Views: 12998

Re: Jordan Beyer

Anyone suggesting Kevin Long is better than Steve Davis has to be in the wind up. There is a reason why Kevin Long has never been first choice across multiple managers. It’s because he’s not that good. Exactly my thoughts-I can only guess the Long followers have started supporting us in the last 15...
by warksclaret
Tue Dec 27, 2022 12:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche v Kompany
Replies: 82
Views: 4252

Re: Dyche v Kompany

One is "old school", knows how to make you very hard to beat, strong defensively with beliefs and opinions that cannot be influenced-but it worked very well for 8 of his 10 year tenure The other is very much modern day thinking-coaching, communication, planner who breeds great harmony in the club an...
by warksclaret
Mon Dec 26, 2022 10:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ian Maatsen- Top bloke, top gesture!
Replies: 8
Views: 3336

Re: Ian Maatsen- Top bloke, top gesture!

Not only is he an unbelievably considerate and kind person, but I have seen his game, particularly defensively improve immensely since the Blackburn game-he wasn't bad before by the way
by warksclaret
Mon Dec 26, 2022 10:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Not fit to breath the same air
Replies: 8
Views: 1826

Re: Not fit to breath the same air

Wave any punishment but put them on the Ukrainian front line for 12 months
by warksclaret
Mon Dec 26, 2022 10:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is Dyche still on Burnley's wage bill?
Replies: 124
Views: 8730

Re: Is Dyche still on Burnley's wage bill?

The truth is confirmed and intimated by a number of people not least by Ben Mee and I heard from another senior player , not Jay that Mee went to Pace on behalf of a lot of the senior players to say they were not happy with Dyche and his two main coaches and that some including Cork and Jay would n...
by warksclaret
Sun Dec 25, 2022 6:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jordan Beyer
Replies: 156
Views: 12998

Re: Jordan Beyer

I put it this way. Regardless of their relative ability, one gave his all for Burnley FC, and one sat on some very healthy contracts. I tend to agree. The main reason KL has lasted so long at BFC is that Sean Dyche had been manager for 10 of those 13 years. As we know SD was better at extending con...
by warksclaret
Sun Dec 25, 2022 12:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jordan Beyer
Replies: 156
Views: 12998

Re: Jordan Beyer

Kevin Long has played at a higher level and has won a number of caps for his country. It’s hardly an outlandish claim that he’s a better player than Davis was. Is this the same Kevin Long-been with us over 13 years and averaged 5 league starts a season and on numerous occasions not even made the be...
by warksclaret
Sat Dec 24, 2022 8:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jordan Beyer
Replies: 156
Views: 12998

Re: Jordan Beyer

Steve Davis' speed became an embarrassment. We were letting 5, 6 and 7 in by the end. When we were top of the league in 2001 he was still superb, by the time May 2003 rattled round he'd had it. Admittedly Steve's biggest problem was his speed. Virtually mirrored Ben Mee. But for me these have been ...
by warksclaret
Sat Dec 24, 2022 8:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jordan Beyer
Replies: 156
Views: 12998

Re: Jordan Beyer

I've heard it all now-Kevin Long better than Steve Davies. Thats made my Christmas. I love this Board. Davies scored more goals than Kevin Long has started games for us
by warksclaret
Sat Dec 24, 2022 7:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jordan Beyer
Replies: 156
Views: 12998

Re: Jordan Beyer

Steve Davies also played at the top of the Championship for us under Stan, and we were on for a promotion to the PL most of that season. He scored 43 goals as a centre half for Burnley and 65 as a CH in total!! Thats how good he was in the air as most were headers.Its pointless comparing the two as ...
by warksclaret
Sat Dec 24, 2022 7:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is Dyche still on Burnley's wage bill?
Replies: 124
Views: 8730

Re: Is Dyche still on Burnley's wage bill?

Thats pretty much the story i heard. At a time where relationships between the 2 clubs were not great too. Dont forget it came very soon after we had beaten Everton 3-2, when they had been winning 2-1 at half time. We played brilliantly second half and upstaged Everton. I suspect the Everton Board ...
by warksclaret
Sat Dec 24, 2022 7:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is Dyche still on Burnley's wage bill?
Replies: 124
Views: 8730

Re: Is Dyche still on Burnley's wage bill?

I guess we will never know the reasons for his departure, most will assume it was for a bad run of poor form. I agree with a number on here that it might have been for misconduct as it happened so quickly and at the end of the week rather than immediately after the 2-0 defeat by Norwich. I also hear...
by warksclaret
Sat Dec 24, 2022 3:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Is Dyche still on Burnley's wage bill?
Replies: 124
Views: 8730

Re: Is Dyche still on Burnley's wage bill?

I am sure he is still getting paid. Yes its likely there is something in the contract that says if another club appoints him, that it releases us from paying further wages. Otherwise how rich would Ranieri or Moreno be. For me the worry is he is publicly stating that he has "earned the right" to man...
by warksclaret
Sat Dec 24, 2022 3:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Matt Lowton
Replies: 37
Views: 6517

Re: Matt Lowton

Lowton or Long are not ever going to play for us again-neither were on the bench v United and we were short of several players that night. If their agents are unable to find both of them clubs in January they might end up like Lennon and Stephens-with no serious clubs wanting to chance them because ...
by warksclaret
Sat Dec 24, 2022 10:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jordan Beyer
Replies: 156
Views: 12998

Re: Jordan Beyer

Beyer is very promising with good feet and vision and is getting stronger.But as Claret Spice points out if someone really runs at him he is exposed. No way is he yet a better defender than Steve Davies. SD was imperious at defending and having him in either penalty area was a huge advantage. One of...
by warksclaret
Sat Dec 24, 2022 10:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Twine the striker
Replies: 37
Views: 3821

Re: Twine the striker

If he starts how does that leave JR, who was saying in the press how much he was looking forward to play v Man Utd. The when Barnes came off Twine came on and the camera panned to JR and he looked very subdued