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by warksclaret
Sun Apr 16, 2017 6:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: WE Need A Poacher Next Year
Replies: 56
Views: 5660

Re: WE Need A Poacher Next Year

Think Jay Rodrigues on loan would be a good start, SD would nurture him back to a regular spot in the team-still has something to prove. Nearly went to WBA on loan
by warksclaret
Sat Apr 15, 2017 11:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: WE Need A Poacher Next Year
Replies: 56
Views: 5660

WE Need A Poacher Next Year

Been clear in the past 3-4 months that we need a natural goal scorer. Been spoiled in recent years-Blake, Austin, Rodriguez and Ings. Convinced we would have several away wins with one. Vokes looks seriously over-weight and slow, while Barnes is just a spoiler for any defender. Gray is finding the P...
by warksclaret
Sun Apr 09, 2017 8:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stephen Ward - unsung hero?
Replies: 41
Views: 5255

Re: Stephen Ward - unsung hero?

Our most polished full back since Keith Newton, and he reminds me of him
by warksclaret
Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Barnes, Gray and Vokes
Replies: 76
Views: 8294

Re: Barnes, Gray and Vokes

Would let Gray go and use Vokes on the bench and let his contract run down. Neither have enough in their all round game to be a top half of PL striker, Ulloah of Leicester would be a replacement for Vokes, or alternatively Kodgie at Villa. Think Danny Ings on loan would be worth a risk.
by warksclaret
Sun Apr 02, 2017 6:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Game changer yesterday
Replies: 24
Views: 3317

Re: Game changer yesterday

We keep talking about chances for Gray, but other than our two full backs no one is able to cross the ball in quickly JBG has been injured more than he has been fit, Defour is out of favour and Brady whilst being our record signing and captain of his country is not trusted to start. Having seen the ...
by warksclaret
Sat Apr 01, 2017 9:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Joey Barton
Replies: 20
Views: 4016

Re: Joey Barton

Stuck with what we've got guys. We buy good players and don't play them ie Ward. We preferred Ben to him until Ben moved to CH. De four-will he ever start a game again. Brady-think he has started one (maybe two games). Tark -started twice since joining over 12 months ag.o
by warksclaret
Sat Apr 01, 2017 8:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Great news breaking about Boydy
Replies: 50
Views: 10086

Re: Great news breaking about Boydy

He has justified his fee, but started to fade half way through last years championship season. Definitely not a PL player, can only see SD in the PL playing him regularly. Think we need to be giving Brady a run. If he is good enough to captain a country that did well in the Euros then he should be s...
by warksclaret
Mon Mar 20, 2017 9:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Michael Keane
Replies: 48
Views: 8067

Re: Michael Keane

Think he will end up at Man U, Suspect he still has a soft spot for them. Must be said we have done well to keep Tarks-he has had to be in the shadows for well over a year now and other than injuries not likely to play much more this season If Swansea go down we should go for Mawson. We need three t...
by warksclaret
Mon Mar 13, 2017 5:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Andre Gray
Replies: 113
Views: 13282

Re: Andre Gray

Would suit him to stay with us-big fish in a small pond, for another season at least. He is fairly injury free and would play every week. Would struggle to hold a regular starting position with about 80% of the teams in the PL-meanwhile SD can develop him to a better player. Smacks of Trippier at Sp...
by warksclaret
Sun Mar 12, 2017 8:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche has a big problem.
Replies: 221
Views: 17801

Re: Dyche has a big problem.

When we got promoted in May the thought of playing Liverpool away was frightening particularly against players like Marni , Lalana and Coutinho. But today, like against all the big teams away from home we have played, we were magnificent and had a great belief in each other. We have come on immensel...
by warksclaret
Fri Mar 10, 2017 8:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brighton vs Derby
Replies: 23
Views: 4096

Re: Brighton vs Derby

THey wont need the play-offs owing to the poor standard of teams below them
by warksclaret
Fri Mar 10, 2017 8:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brighton vs Derby
Replies: 23
Views: 4096

Re: Brighton vs Derby

THey wont need the play-offs owing to the poor standard of teams below them
by warksclaret
Sun Mar 05, 2017 8:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Weak links - Lowton & Boyd
Replies: 58
Views: 6537

Re: Weak links - Lowton & Boyd

Have to say our defence has been outstanding. Both full backs have played their part. If anyone doubts this just look at our goals for and against in the lower half of the league. WE are set up to play as a defensive unit. With both wide men primarily defending its minimising the chances we create. ...
by warksclaret
Sun Mar 05, 2017 4:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Weak links - Lowton & Boyd
Replies: 58
Views: 6537

Re: Weak links - Lowton & Boyd

I think SD has built a Jeckyl & Hide team that's capable of holding its own one week, can beat anyone at home most weeks, and then on other weeks totally outplayed as we were yesterday. In stepping up a gear from last year Arfield, Boyd and Vokes have struggled to put in consistently good performanc...
by warksclaret
Sun Mar 05, 2017 9:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Robinson over Pope?
Replies: 23
Views: 5110

Re: Robinson over Pope?

Robinson has not played for several years and it showed.Watching him was like watching highlights of keepers in the lower divisions.
Has the defence(Mee in particular) to thank for it not being 6 or 7. Its made me appreciate Heaton more. THink we might even have won with him
by warksclaret
Sat Mar 04, 2017 7:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Gutting but...
Replies: 73
Views: 6738

Re: Gutting but...

Don't underestimate how much we will miss Joey
by warksclaret
Tue Feb 21, 2017 9:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stan Collymore
Replies: 44
Views: 5323

Re: Stan Collymore

I fear Saturday will go one of two ways. Hopefully we see a response and grind out a draw or win, or its the start of a mini collapse. Lets prayer for the former
by warksclaret
Sun Feb 19, 2017 7:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Barton
Replies: 208
Views: 21405

Re: He's Not The Messiah!

We know what we are getting with Joey. Looking back he is the only one hurting during yesterday's game. He was immense oast year and we have been immense since coming back.SD knows this. He played a blinder v Chelsea. We all need 3 points at Hull, and I suspect his ban will start after that game. I ...
by warksclaret
Sun Feb 19, 2017 8:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Andre Gray
Replies: 200
Views: 24165

Re: Andre Gray

One thing that was obvious today-we play better as the "underdog" and today we looked stone wall bankers to win before the game kicked off In the PL home or away no one really expects us to win, particularly away, and that seems to lift our team. To some degree SD seems to fall into this camp with m...
by warksclaret
Sun Feb 19, 2017 8:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vokes mobility
Replies: 31
Views: 4473

Re: Vokes mobility

That should have read "Gray & Vokes are easy to contain"
by warksclaret
Sun Feb 19, 2017 8:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vokes mobility
Replies: 31
Views: 4473

Re: Vokes mobility

Barnes is in your face and is not easy to play against and his touch is good,tso the striking colleague on the day can often pick something from it. He also usually plays well against the top sides ie Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal. Particularly away Barnes & Vokes are easy to contain As for the post th...
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 18, 2017 8:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Official " Knee Jerk" thread
Replies: 20
Views: 2673

Re: The Official " Knee Jerk" thread

I never expected Heaton to start -that's why I said it was stronger
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 18, 2017 7:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche
Replies: 125
Views: 14903

Re: Dyche

I feel for SD . We have 3 strikers neither of who are cutting edge at PL. Be great to have a match winner on the bench or starting.We have invested heavily in mid field and need to buy a top striker as our next priority in May
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 18, 2017 7:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Official " Knee Jerk" thread
Replies: 20
Views: 2673

Re: The Official " Knee Jerk" thread

We put out a strong team. In fairness stronger than I had anticipated. What got me is that only Joey seemed to be hurting from the humiliation which is why I think he reacted so badly. The others did not seem to care (They certainly did not show it). Considering what they get paid they should be hur...
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 18, 2017 7:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Andre Gray
Replies: 200
Views: 24165

Re: Andre Gray

Agreed with Beddie-shows the importance of Lowton & Ward . Darikwa can do some things really well but does not have the composure of these two full backs. Needs to go out on loan in the Championship

Flanagan is a liability and would put Ben to LB if Ward ever got injured
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 18, 2017 5:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Payers Control
Replies: 12
Views: 2099

The Payers Control

One thing that stood out today was how poor our first time touch was -in particular Arfield & Gray.You expect better in the PL Keane hit a super long pass to Scotty-right on his foot but he lost control when he could have been through. Same applied to Gray on several occasions . I wonder how many go...
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 18, 2017 5:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Barton
Replies: 208
Views: 21405

Re: Barton's a disgrace

For me it was surprising, but having reflected I think he was the only one "hurting" from the humiliation
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 18, 2017 5:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Vokes mobility
Replies: 31
Views: 4473

Re: Vokes mobility

You can rotate Barnes, Gray and Vokes as much as you like. All 3 are great servants and squad members but all 3 lack the cutting edge of the PL

We will inevitably sell MK in the Summer and that's where we need to use the money, maybe trying to get Ings or Rodriguez and another quality striker
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 18, 2017 2:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TOTAL EMBARRASMENT
Replies: 236
Views: 24365

Re: TOTAL EMBARRASMENT

On a positive today was a reality check about 3 or 4 of the players. Also I have now lost confidence that Joey will keep his cool in future games and cost us the points.
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 18, 2017 2:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TOTAL EMBARRASMENT
Replies: 236
Views: 24365

Re: TOTAL EMBARRASMENT

The majority should be ashamed of themselves-no control, no creativity and a sad display of a lack of disciplne by several players, especially Joey. A few of them including Flanagan were absolutely dire
by warksclaret
Mon Feb 13, 2017 7:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ashley Barnes
Replies: 78
Views: 11043

Re: Ashley Barnes

Getting back to his best form of half way through the season we were last in the PL

What surprises me is he plays a blinder v exceptional teams. Seem to recall he was outstanding v Man City last time, Chelsea yesterday and Spurs again last time
by warksclaret
Mon Feb 13, 2017 7:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ashley Barnes
Replies: 78
Views: 11043

Re: Ashley Barnes

Getting back to his best form of half way through the season we were last in the PL

What surprises me is he plays a blinder v exceptional teams. Seem to recall he was outstanding v Man City last time, Chelsea yesterday and Spurs again last time
by warksclaret
Sun Feb 12, 2017 8:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Westwood
Replies: 35
Views: 5364

Re: Westwood

In retrospect a great signing that went through quickly. Think he will be someone that does the dirty work, Saw Barton having a word with him pre kick-off. It seemed to work
by warksclaret
Sun Feb 12, 2017 8:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stephen Ward
Replies: 52
Views: 7185

Re: Stephen Ward

His composure and steadiness remind me of Keith Newton

He is very calm and has a footballing brain and seems to be really enjoying his football. Incredible he has only been starting since January 2016. One of my favourite players now
by warksclaret
Sat Feb 11, 2017 8:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Players you used to dread us facing
Replies: 55
Views: 6519

Re: Players you used to dread us facing

Funnily players who we have had-Austin, Nugent, Alexander
by warksclaret
Mon Feb 06, 2017 11:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Eddie Howe
Replies: 54
Views: 7772

Re: Eddie Howe

He bought us a few dud players, but he also got us some tremendous ones-Trippier, Mee, Ings, Austin, Shackell all for next to nothing, and we made good money on all of them.
If you had a team that was set up defensively by SD and in attack/midfield by Eddie you would have the near perfect 11
by warksclaret
Mon Feb 06, 2017 9:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Kights leads the loanees
Replies: 24
Views: 2774

Re: Good move for Kights

Had a great season in our first promotion. He the signed up as we got into the PL but got injured in pre-season and struggled to get his place back. My Wolves friend says he was awesome soon after signing for Wolves. He deserves the very best fortunes now
by warksclaret
Mon Feb 06, 2017 8:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Team vs Chelsea
Replies: 52
Views: 8047

Re: Team vs Chelsea

Suspect Sean has difficult decisions but in view of Westwood's newness may plump for Scotty to start as well ie

Heaton
Lowton Keane Mee Ward
Arfield Westwood Barton Brady
Barnes Gray
by warksclaret
Sun Feb 05, 2017 5:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Midfield crisis?
Replies: 46
Views: 5978

Re: Midfield crisis?

If we really got stuck you could play Ward there-did a great job v Leicester when we were last in the Prem-move Ben to LB and Tark to centre half
by warksclaret
Thu Feb 02, 2017 9:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brady & Westwood
Replies: 59
Views: 7054

Re: Brady & Westwood

We signed Brady because we need him, just like we did Barton. Boyd and Arfield have been well looked after-yes there has been lots of industry from both and a few good games but its time to use the new star. They have started many games as there was no one else to take their places BFC is not a char...
by warksclaret
Thu Feb 02, 2017 8:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brady & Westwood
Replies: 59
Views: 7054

Re: Brady & Westwood

Hendrick went straight in v Leicester away, expect Brady to start. See this as only change-ie to replace Defour
by warksclaret
Sun Jan 22, 2017 11:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Todays Game
Replies: 3
Views: 1048

Re: Todays Game

Lets hope so Darnhill. Even two years ago I think we got 3 away wins
by warksclaret
Sun Jan 22, 2017 9:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ben Mee
Replies: 122
Views: 13494

Re: Ben Mee

I am afraid Ben is a warrior-what he lacks in pace and close skills he makes up with his lion heart approach

It will take an injury or suspension for SD to drop him. I suspect he has some of the same s attributes of SD when he played
by warksclaret
Sun Jan 22, 2017 9:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Todays Game
Replies: 3
Views: 1048

Todays Game

From what I saw on TV that has to be one of our best away performances with several outstanding individual ones. We are definitely getting better-the frustration being we give the ball away so easily, In hindsight would have liked to have seen Joey start today One positive from today-we have played ...
by warksclaret
Sun Jan 15, 2017 9:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Do we need to sign someone in this window?
Replies: 55
Views: 5941

Re: Do we need to sign someone in this window?

YES & YES. Every time I see Championship results I think how ever increasingly challenging it would be to get promoted again. If we did go down of course we would not this time have SD to get us back Good players brought in now will safeguard not only this season but also next. Bear in mind we are c...
by warksclaret
Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Better chance in the window now
Replies: 17
Views: 3817

Re: Better chance in the window now

I disagree -the time has never been better to take one or two players right now. Personally would go for a winger and a proven striker. We have the money and this would surely secure our position. Our position in the PL is a real plus for someone joining. Leave it to Summer and we will not only be c...