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by Top Claret
Sun Nov 06, 2022 3:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's footie 6/11
Replies: 53
Views: 1625

Re: Today's footie 6/11

Wood on 2nd half for Newcastle
by Top Claret
Sun Nov 06, 2022 3:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Muric
Replies: 687
Views: 27928

Re: Muric

You can't blame Muric for what happened yesterday. Those 2 centre halfs were like a couple of scared rabbits, caught Ball watching on all the goals and set pieces

Not to forget to mention the 2 full backs who are as weak as ****. Muric got Hung out to dry due to zero protection from the back 4
by Top Claret
Sun Nov 06, 2022 11:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blue moon general football Forum.
Replies: 61
Views: 4868

Re: Blue moon general football Forum.

:geek:
bumba wrote:
Sun Nov 06, 2022 11:38 am
Ben Mee was forced to play left back at 22 because he got bullied so much at centre half in the championship

Good point
by Top Claret
Sun Nov 06, 2022 11:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today was an absolute disgrace
Replies: 42
Views: 4947

Re: Today was an absolute disgrace

Although we got battered yesterday Vinny should stick to his guns and learn from it
by Top Claret
Sun Nov 06, 2022 11:09 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 4 TITLE SEASONS, 4 HEAVY DEFEATS
Replies: 28
Views: 2533

Re: 4 TITLE SEASONS, 4 HEAVY DEFEATS

What disappointed me more than anything yesterday was the total capitulation when the 4th goal went in with the lack of character, as I could see heads dropping
by Top Claret
Sun Nov 06, 2022 11:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blue moon general football Forum.
Replies: 61
Views: 4868

Re: Blue moon general football Forum.

How would Ben Mee have coped at the age of 22 with only 8 games under his belt in the English Championship after growing up and playing his football in Germany? Also playing alongside a 20 year old centre half who, admittedly, has played more games in this league but is also still learning his trad...
by Top Claret
Sun Nov 06, 2022 10:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Muric
Replies: 687
Views: 27928

Re: Muric

The problem Muric has are any other goal keeper for that matter, is that our defence and midfield are midget gems and won't get the protection when playing against a quality side like Sheffield United Thankfully we don't play the Sheffield Uniteds of this world every week who have power and quality ...
by Top Claret
Sun Nov 06, 2022 10:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blue moon general football Forum.
Replies: 61
Views: 4868

Re: Blue moon general football Forum.

:?
Rowls wrote:
Sun Nov 06, 2022 10:39 am
Ben Mee is 5'11"
You wouldn't have seen Ben Mee get bullied yesterday like you saw Beyer, he looked out of his depth as a defender although he is excellent with the ball
by Top Claret
Sun Nov 06, 2022 10:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bramall Lane
Replies: 16
Views: 2600

Re: Bramall Lane

Seen us win twice 1973 and 2008 with the Eagles goal. Drove past Hillsborough on the way in and what a **** tip that looks these days. Bramall Lane is a proper stadium although they could do to visit Turf Moor to take some advice on branding, we are light years ahead of them in that department as th...
by Top Claret
Sun Nov 06, 2022 10:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blue moon general football Forum.
Replies: 61
Views: 4868

Re: Blue moon general football Forum.

Their spot on about the defending of balls into the box its been a problem all season.
Beyer is a decent footballer but is he physically strong enough and tall enough to be a quality defender, he doesn't look much above 6'0" when the required height is 6'2" minimum these days
by Top Claret
Sun Nov 06, 2022 10:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Muric
Replies: 687
Views: 27928

Re: Muric

Some of the best keepers in the land (Seaman was an example) stick to there line but have the best defence to assist them, in our case we do not have the adequate personal to defend the Murics of the goal keeping world who are glued to their line
by Top Claret
Sun Nov 06, 2022 10:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bullied again
Replies: 28
Views: 2860

Re: Bullied again

Right from the off yesterday we looked vulnerable at set pieces it was like watching men v boys. Kompany should have seen what the majority saw an made the necessary changes at HT. I would have pulled Maatsen, Vitinho and Tella for Barnes, Roberts and Taylor as we obviously lacked strength and heigh...
by Top Claret
Sun Nov 06, 2022 10:12 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your team v Rovers
Replies: 95
Views: 5438

Re: Your team v Rovers

I would change at least one of the full backs as they are both lightweight and lack height.

Taylor is the obvious choice at LB. The RB place is the problem with Roberts of to the WC whose commitment I would question and Lowton lacks match fitness
by Top Claret
Sun Nov 06, 2022 10:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Towel
Replies: 18
Views: 2303

Re: Towel

I thought this thread was going to be about us throwing the towel in after Sheffield 4th goal
by Top Claret
Sat Nov 05, 2022 4:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: In the overall scheme I think this may be a positive
Replies: 38
Views: 2399

Re: In the overall scheme I think this may be a positive

Got battered 2nd half against a big physical direct side who we couldn't deal with due to our lack of height and strength
by Top Claret
Fri Nov 04, 2022 9:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rotherham
Replies: 73
Views: 6558

Re: Rotherham

As an overall view of all the post match analysis from their fans, they come across as having a serious case of little club syndrome. That the Championship to them is what the Prem was to us. Bigger club bias..unfair advantages etc Perhaps the view of our status has changed over the last few years ...
by Top Claret
Fri Nov 04, 2022 8:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rotheram No 10 Brooke Norton-Cuffy
Replies: 38
Views: 5235

Re: Rotheram No 10 Brooke Norton-Cuffy

Rotherham RFB certainly had the better of Zaroury in the 1st half he rarely got past him, cracking player for an 18 year old
by Top Claret
Fri Nov 04, 2022 8:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ejections last night
Replies: 21
Views: 3518

Re: Ejections last night

Think it could be as there will be some who get over excited
by Top Claret
Fri Nov 04, 2022 8:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Points From the Sheff U/Rovers/QPR Games?
Replies: 27
Views: 2141

Re: Points From the Sheff U/Rovers/QPR Games?

6pts would be a good haul with 2 wins and a defeat at Sheffield United as we are due a loss
by Top Claret
Fri Nov 04, 2022 8:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: In the town where I was born
Replies: 47
Views: 3577

Re: In the town where I was born

Gave up on the Jay Rod one as it's to fast for me I can't catch my breath
by Top Claret
Fri Nov 04, 2022 8:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ejections last night
Replies: 21
Views: 3518

Re: Ejections last night

Saw a fella being dragged down the touch line in front of the cricket field stand with his 6 year old son who was following behind, holding the hand of a police woman. Never seen as many ejected from the cricket field since the Blackpool match. Our security must now be carrying out a zero tolerance ...
by Top Claret
Thu Nov 03, 2022 8:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ther goalie
Replies: 37
Views: 4036

Re: Ther goalie

Can't think of much time wasting from the keeper I thought he had a good game. Their right back was the main culprit who was finally subed plus a host of others
by Top Claret
Thu Nov 03, 2022 8:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The 3rd goal.....
Replies: 32
Views: 4933

Re: The 3rd goal.....

They rode their luck all night did Rotheham. On another night we would have had 6 or 7 This We battered Rotherham for large parts of the game having the majority of possession and shots cleared of the line, but and some give Rotherham all the credit and only focus on the negatives. Fans should be g...
by Top Claret
Tue Nov 01, 2022 9:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Coventry v Rovers
Replies: 86
Views: 6616

Re: Coventry v B..tard Rovers

You wouldn't think that Rovers were 2nd with the size of there following. They really are a poor supported tin pot outfit these days and long may it continue
by Top Claret
Tue Nov 01, 2022 6:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sheff Utd info
Replies: 68
Views: 6644

Re: Sheff Utd info

Is the away end under cover from the elements?
by Top Claret
Tue Nov 01, 2022 5:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Blackburn - U18 Latest
Replies: 43
Views: 3037

Re: Burnley v Blackburn - U18 Latest

Reading that was more exciting than being there, the penalty shootout was awesome
by Top Claret
Tue Nov 01, 2022 11:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: In the town where I was born
Replies: 47
Views: 3577

Re: In the town where I was born

Anything as got to be better than we are the longside Burnley
by Top Claret
Tue Nov 01, 2022 9:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cruise
Replies: 71
Views: 4355

Re: Cruise

You're assuming that people who go on cruises are in average health for their age. They aren't. The unhealthy, soon to die, old people do not tend to go on foreign holidays. Burials at sea were stopped in about 1970. Well that is where you are wrong because I witnessed one with my own eyes and of c...
by Top Claret
Mon Oct 31, 2022 10:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cruise
Replies: 71
Views: 4355

Re: Cruise

Bosscat wrote:
Mon Oct 31, 2022 10:04 pm
You witnessed his burial at sea round Ushant 🤔 when was this TC 😉

It would be around 73/74 I was only a lad and we were stood on the deck above when they dropped the coffin into the English Channel
by Top Claret
Mon Oct 31, 2022 8:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cruise
Replies: 71
Views: 4355

Re: Cruise

With the average age of the passengers being in their 70s the ship will need a large morgue. In the old days they used to bury the passengers at sea. My Dads deck quote mate London Bill snuffed it on one trip and we witnessed his burial at sea, his coffin was draped in the union flag and tipped over...
by Top Claret
Mon Oct 31, 2022 7:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Adeje Tenerife
Replies: 41
Views: 4941

Re: Adeje Tenerife

Nori1958 wrote:
Mon Oct 31, 2022 7:28 pm
Was anywhere showing the footie though
Doubt it I was at the top of a big **** off mountain way off the tourist map
by Top Claret
Mon Oct 31, 2022 7:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sunderland statement
Replies: 57
Views: 6374

Re: Sunderland statement

I arrived at the ground around 2.45 and was less than 10 minutes in the queue with the short walk up the steps to my seat in the stand, I really don't know what all the fuss is about.

More than likely the moaners are all the puddings who take up cruises
by Top Claret
Mon Oct 31, 2022 7:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Adeje Tenerife
Replies: 41
Views: 4941

Re: Adeje Tenerife

I have been to Tenerife about 15 times and the last was 2016 in our promotion season and stayed in Adeje. If any of you lot like walking get the local bus to the old village in the mountains above the resort and walk through the national park it's a fabulous walk and takes you through the mountains ...
by Top Claret
Sun Oct 30, 2022 5:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sheff Utd info
Replies: 68
Views: 6644

Re: Sheff Utd info

Last time I went parked for free up Eccleshall Road great for getting away over the snake .

Street parking is all residents parking within a couple miles of the ground and any other is pay and takes ages to get away
by Top Claret
Sun Oct 30, 2022 5:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Nixon - Rooney spies on Burnley star
Replies: 66
Views: 5816

Re: Nixon - Rooney spies on Burnley star

bfcjg wrote:
Sun Oct 30, 2022 5:28 pm
download.jpeg.jpgRooney got distracted though.

Looks like they have landed of a cruise ship
by Top Claret
Sun Oct 30, 2022 5:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Coventry City
Replies: 155
Views: 21326

Re: Coventry City

Tin pot outfit Coventry having no ground future looks bleak for them, little history other than an fa cup win 30 odd years ago
by Top Claret
Sun Oct 30, 2022 4:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: EFL attendances and away followings 29/10/22
Replies: 3
Views: 714

Re: EFL attendances and away followings 29/10/22

Rovers took 1594 to Hull, pish poor following
by Top Claret
Sun Oct 30, 2022 4:31 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sheff Utd info
Replies: 68
Views: 6644

Re: Sheff Utd info

NewClaret wrote:
Sun Oct 30, 2022 1:23 pm
Didn’t let on how many extra we’ve taken, did he??
Never said
by Top Claret
Sun Oct 30, 2022 12:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sheff Utd info
Replies: 68
Views: 6644

Re: Sheff Utd info

NewClaret wrote:
Sun Oct 30, 2022 9:08 am
Brilliant news, thanks Leisure.

I couldn’t make Sunderland so looking forward to this one.
Fella in the ticket office yesterday said that there is plenty left
by Top Claret
Sun Oct 30, 2022 11:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: That Reading penalty
Replies: 62
Views: 3511

Re: That Reading penalty

Poor by Maatsen and I am sure he would have felt the wrath of Kompany and Bellamys tongue, all part of his learning curve and he got away with it thankfully
by Top Claret
Sun Oct 30, 2022 11:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: SAS Rogue Heroes - on BBC iPlayer from today
Replies: 40
Views: 3640

Re: SAS Rogue Heroes - on BBC iPlayer from today

My dad has been waiting for this to finally air for months, however he's already complaining about the accuracy of the uniforms amongst other things, it's one of his major bugbears in military dramas as he's a stickler for detail. Bloody hell Tiger your dads still living I thought you were about 76
by Top Claret
Sun Oct 30, 2022 11:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sheff Utd info
Replies: 68
Views: 6644

Re: Sheff Utd info

Bought my ticket yesterday and put it in my diary then I don't forget to go.

Wasn't going to go but now the snake pass as re-opened I decided to give it a go as I like driving the pass it's good for opening the throttle and ones over taking skills
by Top Claret
Sun Oct 30, 2022 11:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Zaroury
Replies: 152
Views: 20889

Re: Zaroury

claretandy wrote:
Sun Oct 30, 2022 10:31 am
Would anyone swap McNeil and Cornet for Tella and Zaroury ?
I certainly wouldn't.

Zaroury plays with either foot, great 1st touch, can put shot away and more athletical than McNeil.

Tella is as fast and skillful but stronger and fitter than Cornet
by Top Claret
Sat Oct 29, 2022 9:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cruise
Replies: 71
Views: 4355

Re: Cruise

Done the cruise experience and it isn't for us but maybe when we are older in our mid to late 70s and can't get around the same we think differently Great holiday for kids up to 16 but if you are a couple and are fit and like plenty of exercise it really isn't for you. The environment can feel extre...
by Top Claret
Sat Oct 29, 2022 8:49 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today could be the day.
Replies: 51
Views: 3368

Re: Today could be the day.

For a team who is top of the league and not to win over 2 on the bounce says to me that the league is competitive and average.

Our time as come as I think we are due to go on a roll of a 5 win bounce as we are a far better side than our opponents
by Top Claret
Sat Oct 29, 2022 8:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brum-QPR
Replies: 61
Views: 4959

Re: Brum-QPR

I fully expected a blues win last night as they are one of the better sides in this league and gave us a stern test last week although they didn't actually trouble us. QPR were poor last night although it didn't surprise me as the vast majority are in this league. Blackburn are away to an in form Hu...
by Top Claret
Sat Oct 29, 2022 8:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blackburn - anyone else not care?
Replies: 78
Views: 4741

Re: Blackburn - anyone else not care?

It's good to have local rivalry in football as it adds a bit of spice to the occasion, the more bitter the better.

It should be a cracking, hostile atmosphere with the ground full to the rafters
by Top Claret
Fri Oct 28, 2022 9:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brum-QPR
Replies: 61
Views: 4959

Re: Brum-QPR

The penalty was a ruddy good save
by Top Claret
Fri Oct 28, 2022 8:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brum-QPR
Replies: 61
Views: 4959

Re: Brum-QPR

Fancy Birmingham to win tonight and Rovers get beat tomorrow
by Top Claret
Fri Oct 28, 2022 6:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cruise
Replies: 71
Views: 4355

Re: Cruise

gtclaret wrote:
Fri Oct 28, 2022 6:28 pm
Funniest post today 😂😂😂
Wasn't meant to be funny


Cruises are great for kids, old folks and fat folks