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by EarbyClaret
Fri Jul 08, 2022 1:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jack Wilshere
Replies: 58
Views: 6315

Re: Jack Wilshere

With his technical ability you'd hope there would be a coaching role for him somewhere - possibly at academy level or similar Must be an incredibly hard adjustment to make when your career is cut short - hopefully he is reasonably well prepared given the injury situations he has had to deal with in ...
by EarbyClaret
Fri Jun 17, 2022 1:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Appleton Appointed Blackpool Manager: Big Downgrade
Replies: 18
Views: 2078

Re: Appleton Appointed Blackpool Manager: Big Downgrade

Did they turn Duff down - or was it the other way round?

Looks like a strange appointment on face value. When Critchley left I expected them to go for Ian Evatt

Maybe they wanted to avoid/couldn't afford compensation for an in-work manager
by EarbyClaret
Thu Jun 16, 2022 12:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 4486
Views: 398371

Re: Summer 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

I'm sure this has already been mentioned elsewhere but the other consideration as far as our 'keepers are concerned is that Hennessey as Wales current no. 1 will surely want to be playing regular first team football in the build-up to the World Cup
by EarbyClaret
Mon Jun 13, 2022 4:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best sporting theme tune.
Replies: 44
Views: 1729

Re: Best sporting theme tune.

'Theme from Sparta FC' by The Fall - as used for Final Score

The Grandstand theme from the 1970s/80s was 'Forget About You' by The Motors

Soul Limbo was great - as was the BBC's test match coverage during that era
by EarbyClaret
Fri Jun 10, 2022 7:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Loan players in the squad next season….
Replies: 25
Views: 2167

Re: Loan players in the squad next season….

Saw Forest's retained list today. Didn't realise they were reliant on so many loans

Great if it gets you out of the Championship but seems like it's just kicking the can down the road and could come back to bite you in the PL
by EarbyClaret
Wed Jun 08, 2022 7:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: One Artist One Song PlayList
Replies: 198
Views: 6059

Re: One Artist One Song PlayList

Velvet Underground - Venus In Furs
by EarbyClaret
Sat Jun 04, 2022 9:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Favourite instrumental record...
Replies: 115
Views: 4374

Re: Favourite instrumental record...

Any number of tracks by the Durutti Column - Conduct and For Belgian Friends are amongst their finest
by EarbyClaret
Sat Jun 04, 2022 10:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Favourite instrumental record...
Replies: 115
Views: 4374

Re: Favourite instrumental record...

Hallogallo - Neu
Incubation - Joy Division
Yellowcake UFO - Stranglers
Low Cool - Cabaret Voltaire
Graveyard - PiL
by EarbyClaret
Tue May 31, 2022 8:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Realistic ambitions for a season in the championship?
Replies: 121
Views: 5171

Re: Realistic ambitions for a season in the championship?

Tough in terms of quality - not compared to what we have been up against in the past 6 seasons Tough in terms of physical demands - most definitely. We will be going from 38 to 46 games with regular Saturday/Tuesday. Our injury/fitness record was one the key reasons we were relegated. Add to that 10...
by EarbyClaret
Sun May 29, 2022 5:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rangnick to leave United
Replies: 17
Views: 1519

Re: Rangnick to leave United

Yes agree with that - my youngest kids 13 an 10 loved this season's third kit. As old timer it reminded me massively of the 70s #latemidlifecrisis
by EarbyClaret
Sun May 29, 2022 5:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Forest or Huddersfield?
Replies: 208
Views: 8829

Re: Forest or Huddersfield?

Agree with Murger although prefer Huddersfield as a club - lots of similarities with us
by EarbyClaret
Sun May 29, 2022 5:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rangnick to leave United
Replies: 17
Views: 1519

Re: Rangnick to leave United

I loved the V shirt it was my first replica and I think I am in decent company with Tony Livesey but appreciate others think it looks like an RL kit and is associated with the start of the decline Tony - what are your thoughts on a nod towards 72/73 in 22/23 - probably my all time favourite shirt bu...
by EarbyClaret
Sun May 29, 2022 4:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pre-Season tour of America
Replies: 32
Views: 3909

Re: Pre-Season tour of America

[Maybe we'll be going to the Benelux countries instead - or perhaps we'll go vintage Ternent and visit Exeter, Plymouth and Torquay with a midnight curfew
by EarbyClaret
Sun May 29, 2022 4:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rangnick to leave United
Replies: 17
Views: 1519

Re: Rangnick to leave United

The York game is exactly the one I was thinking of that characterised their season in the second teir

York's shirt incorporated a white Y on a claret background which sadly mirrored the blue V for victory we introduced for the disatourous 75/76 season
by EarbyClaret
Sun May 29, 2022 4:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rangnick to leave United
Replies: 17
Views: 1519

Re: Rangnick to leave United

Sadly I am old enough to remember the 1970s when we were in the First Division and they were (briefly) in the second

Not so much like a different game now more like a different sport
by EarbyClaret
Sun May 29, 2022 4:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rangnick to leave United
Replies: 17
Views: 1519

Re: Rangnick to leave United

The whole interim approach was strange with so much of the season left and so much to play for when OGS was sacked Rangnick was obviously never in a position to exert authority over the big name players who appeared to have far too much influence Just feels like they have stored up even more problem...
by EarbyClaret
Sun May 29, 2022 3:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lester Piggott RIP
Replies: 22
Views: 1496

Re: Lester Piggott RIP

Found myself stood next to him once. Not sure if it was at York or Doncaster. He was a trainer by then. Quite tall for a jockey and I seem to recall that always made it difficult for him to keep within the weight limit Remember reading that he couldn't run because it developed muscle so boiled his w...
by EarbyClaret
Thu May 26, 2022 7:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: An important point to make here.
Replies: 34
Views: 3627

Re: An important point to make here.

50th anniversary of the 72/73 title winning season

Maybe a replica of that classic (Umbro?) kit

White socks but with hoops around the top - win/win
by EarbyClaret
Mon May 23, 2022 6:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pearce to Burnley ?
Replies: 53
Views: 5837

Re: Pearce to Burnley ?

Stuart Pearce as manager would fill with as much confidence as Chris Pearce in goal
by EarbyClaret
Mon May 23, 2022 5:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Alex Neil
Replies: 24
Views: 4117

Re: Alex Neil

burnley007 wrote:
Mon May 23, 2022 5:11 pm
I live in the North East and local radio has been reporting all day that Burnley are about to announce Alex Neil as our new manager.
Would the local radio station be Newcastle based by any chance...........
by EarbyClaret
Sat May 21, 2022 6:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: For anyone who's still worried
Replies: 43
Views: 4949

Re: For anyone who's still worried

Can add to the list some big pressure games that effectively sealed PL survival - admittedly not the last game - but Palace away when Gray scored; Wolves at home when Dwight scored and last year at Fulham spring to mind
by EarbyClaret
Sat May 21, 2022 6:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lowton red card
Replies: 101
Views: 9988

Re: Lowton red card

I think what went in Barnes favour was at no point does he look over his shoulder so could make the case he used his arms for momentum when he jumped not realising where Mings was
by EarbyClaret
Sat May 21, 2022 4:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ash B., “refs want us relegated”
Replies: 19
Views: 2281

Re: Ash B., “refs want us relegated”

I'd go with clever if he's planted the idea that the officials are showing what might generously be called unconscious bias

We can point to two marginal decisions in the last two games which have gone against us - both away from home too

Anything that gives us an edge tomorrow
by EarbyClaret
Sat May 21, 2022 4:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Hacienda
Replies: 24
Views: 2137

Re: The Hacienda

Everyone who was part of Factory has written about it extensively. From what I've read I'd say the books by Steven Morris and Dave Haslam are the best. Bez tells it from a slightly different perspective - entertaining rather than insightful Anyone ever see Sean there? During his time at Chesterfield...
by EarbyClaret
Fri May 20, 2022 5:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lowton red card
Replies: 101
Views: 9988

Re: Lowton red card

It wasn't a red, Lowts won the ball by a mile, his foot wasn't overly high, and it was the Everton lad who arrived too late. Tierney was far too quick to show the red, didn't take any time to consider, or take advantage of the monitor. There still isn't a cat in hells chance that it will get overtu...
by EarbyClaret
Fri May 20, 2022 3:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lowton red card
Replies: 101
Views: 9988

Re: Lowton red card

Does that 'frivolous appeal' rule still apply?

Not saying this falls into that category - I agree with Rowls (above)

I remember we appealed one under Coyle awarded to Joey Gudmundsson against Preston and (rightly) got a 3 game ban extended to 4 as a result
by EarbyClaret
Thu May 19, 2022 11:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RATE THE REF - Paul Tierney v Aston Villa
Replies: 23
Views: 1134

Re: RATE THE REF - Paul Tierney v Aston Villa

He was abysmal making several blatantly incorrect decisions - but bizarrely his constant interruption of the flow of the game - especially in the second half - disrupted Villa's flow when they were well on top - which inadvertently helped us preserve our point
by EarbyClaret
Thu May 19, 2022 11:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: So, Us or Leeds
Replies: 81
Views: 6512

Re: So, Us or Leeds

Brentford are in excellent form. They don't like Leeds and they have the chance to sign-off an outstanding season on a high note. Confident they are going to turn up for this one We have to go out and play to win regardless. Don't think Newcastle will be on the beach and that will bring out all of o...
by EarbyClaret
Thu May 19, 2022 11:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Weghorst miss
Replies: 147
Views: 7593

Re: Weghorst miss

He doesn't do a lot wrong and it's fantastic defending by Mings

You just sense it's that split-second mental agility at this level and he's still adjusting to that. Would have backed Barnes to score in the same situation
by EarbyClaret
Thu May 19, 2022 10:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Aston Villa v Burnley - Player Ratings
Replies: 52
Views: 7493

Re: Aston Villa v Burnley - Player Ratings

From TV - never do these but Nick Pope may have just kept us in the PL Pope - 10 Roberts - 7 Collins - 8 Tarkowski - 8 Long - 7 Taylor - 7 McNeil - 6 Brownhiill - 6 Cork - 7 Cornet - 6 Barnes - 7 - that's how you take a penalty under pressure Lennon - 6 Weghorst - 6 it's a great recovery by Mings bu...
by EarbyClaret
Thu May 19, 2022 10:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Why have we reverted to type?
Replies: 53
Views: 3962

Re: Why have we reverted to type?

Because it got us the point that means our fate is in our own hands and means we could still be a PL club come Sunday
by EarbyClaret
Wed May 18, 2022 5:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 140 Years of BFC
Replies: 21
Views: 1749

Re: 140 Years of BFC

Would you say in 140 years has under achieved, only one FA Cup, just the two titles, never won the League Cup... History is a subjective issue - difficult to take a balanced view because of where we are now. That record - coupled with our current PL status stands us in good stead in comparison to o...
by EarbyClaret
Wed May 18, 2022 5:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: No VAR = 16th 37 pts so far!
Replies: 16
Views: 1478

Re: No VAR = 16th 37 pts so far!

It's a bit of a stretch really - we should have got a penalty v Norwich. We could have got a penalty v Arsenal and Watford - there might be others. We did get a penalty v West Ham - but missed it. A borderline offside went against us at Leicester but another went in our favour at Watford I'm sure Ev...
by EarbyClaret
Thu May 12, 2022 5:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ross Wallace
Replies: 11
Views: 2845

Re: Ross Wallace

That's pleasing news

Always thought of Ross Wallace as having excellent technique - which I'm sure is a very valuable attribute for young and developing players
by EarbyClaret
Thu May 12, 2022 5:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tarks injury
Replies: 217
Views: 24358

Re: Tarks injury

I don’t get that chain of thought - lose tonight and they’ll want to put it right, win tonight and they’ll be at it to finish above Arsenal. Either way it’s going to be massively difficult, especially if the absentees list proves to be correct. I’ll be happy just to get through this game with no fu...
by EarbyClaret
Thu May 12, 2022 5:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tarks injury
Replies: 217
Views: 24358

Re: Tarks injury

Weghorst McNeil Pieters - Stephens - Brownhill - Roberts Taylor - Long - Collins - Lowton Pope Try for 0-0. Lennon and Barnes as the only experienced subs, unless I've missed a player somewhere. {edit} I think that's what Earby Claret said! I think I'd go with that - that still gives you Lennon, Co...
by EarbyClaret
Thu May 12, 2022 5:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tarks injury
Replies: 217
Views: 24358

Re: Tarks injury

If Cork is out I'd play Pieters at LCM - consider Lowton at RB and push Roberts further forward

Alternatively play McNeil in a central role behind Weghorst - assuming Max is fit to start on the left

Hoping to see one or both of Helm and Gomez-Mancini on the bench
by EarbyClaret
Mon May 09, 2022 9:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your team for Spurs
Replies: 144
Views: 9025

Re: Your team for Spurs

Aside from the obvious CB issue the return of Pieters and Cornet gives us the option to change the shape, protect the defence and hopefully frustrate Spurs I'd definitely bring Lowton back and consider pushing Roberts further forward Pieters would seem the obvious choice at LCB whatever the formatio...
by EarbyClaret
Thu May 05, 2022 9:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonight’s Play Off
Replies: 33
Views: 2746

Re: Tonight’s Play Off

That second goal gives Wycombe some breathing space for the return leg

Isn't Awinfenwa a relative of Ade Akinbiyi
by EarbyClaret
Thu May 05, 2022 9:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonight’s Play Off
Replies: 33
Views: 2746

Re: Tonight’s Play Off

Seem to remember us getting battered by Wycombe the only time I went there and Lenny Johnrose getting a red card - is that right or am I merging two different matches together

Anyway rooting for them and especially Vokesy in this one. If they get through the final is going to be tough
by EarbyClaret
Tue May 03, 2022 10:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: New two year deal for Jay Rod
Replies: 119
Views: 7290

Re: ARTICLE: New two year deal for Jay Rod

As others have said you would certainly class him as an intelligent footballer Wonder if he is thinking ahead and maybe considering a move into coaching/management If so another two years here - even if that might mean limited playing time - could prove to be much more valuable than switching to a l...
by EarbyClaret
Sun May 01, 2022 3:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Everton v Chelsea
Replies: 282
Views: 15956

Re: Everton v Chelsea

Really hope these pillocks play better at Leeds. I think Liverpool and City are the only teams you can rely on to turn up every week Really don't think there's much in it in terms of the difficulty of remaining fixtures for us Everton and Leeds which is why we need to focus on our own games - appro...
by EarbyClaret
Sat Apr 30, 2022 9:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: That was horrible, just horrible.
Replies: 50
Views: 4979

Re: That was horrible, just horrible.

I thought Watford played like a team with no pressure on them, this game kinda summed up Watford's season, they've shown signs of being a really really good side going forward (5 at Goodison, 4 against Man United) they just can't keep it up and can't stop conceding goals. Watford came out flying th...
by EarbyClaret
Sat Apr 30, 2022 9:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Everton or Leeds.
Replies: 73
Views: 5310

Re: Everton or Leeds.

My dislike of Leeds goes back to the 1970s - the focal point being Hunter on Casper. However, I was grudgingly impressed that they didn't play the covid card and as a result of the hammerings they took during that stage of the season sees us with a +19 goal difference over them which will be worth a...
by EarbyClaret
Sat Apr 30, 2022 9:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brownhill celebration
Replies: 58
Views: 7135

Re: Brownhill celebration

Josh Brownhill combines the ability of a Premier League footballer with the emotion of a fan - it's infectious and creates a tremendous bond between the players and the supporters

Great to have it back - feels like its been missing for a while
by EarbyClaret
Sat Apr 30, 2022 8:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: WEGHORST
Replies: 70
Views: 6776

Re: WEGHORST

People are reading far too much into this He didn't have a great game. We didn't play to his strengths. The substitution and the Lennon/McNeil switch won the game He was obviously frustrated but that's not reflective of what he's brought to the club since his arrival. He was immense last Sunday and ...
by EarbyClaret
Sat Apr 30, 2022 6:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: WEGHORST
Replies: 70
Views: 6776

Re: WEGHORST

He'll be alright. He was disappointed but he looks like a top pro and he'll come back stronger Things didn't work out for him today. Ironically as soon as he goes off Roberts puts in the perfect ball for him but there it is. Excellent decision by Jackson to make the change when he did - won us the g...
by EarbyClaret
Sat Apr 30, 2022 5:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: That was horrible, just horrible.
Replies: 50
Views: 4979

Re: That was horrible, just horrible.

We were not awful First half we failed to achieve the required levels but we stuck at it Second half once Barnes came on for Weghorst and McNeil and Lennon switched sides we controlled possession and created good chances. Ultimately enough chances to win the game When things aren't going to plan you...
by EarbyClaret
Fri Apr 29, 2022 4:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mowbray in press conference
Replies: 55
Views: 6022

Re: Mowbray in press conference

Given their current form and remaining fixtures coupled with the fact that they still have to play Bournemouth - Forest are highly likely to get automatic promotion. If not they will be the strongest of the four in the play-off places As for Dyche and a PL job - possibly Southampton, difficult to se...
by EarbyClaret
Fri Apr 29, 2022 2:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 38
Replies: 54
Views: 7620

Re: 38

I was following the BBC live coverage of the Norwich game. At the end a Newcastle fan posted something like - Burnley 4 wins in 30 need 4 wins from the last 8 games to survive - not going to happen. Hard to argue with that at the time I think it's the fact that since then we've taken 7 points from 3...