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by bfcmik
Wed Feb 01, 2017 1:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FA Cup TV schedules
Replies: 48
Views: 7034

Re: FA Cup TV schedules

I hope we aren't on the Friday or Monday night. That means I either miss the game or take a day off work to add to the £50 odd that it costs me to get up there for the match plus the ticket.
by bfcmik
Tue Jan 31, 2017 10:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 5 on the trot in the top flight at home. First time since
Replies: 4
Views: 1111

Re: 5 on the trot in the top flight at home. First time since

Buxtonclaret wrote:We finished 3rd that year.

Still a bit of work to do then, Sean. :lol:
Only 18 points behind :)
by bfcmik
Tue Jan 31, 2017 9:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Re: Mighty Clarets versus Last seasons news
Replies: 357
Views: 19785

Re: Re: Mighty Clarets versus Last seasons news

Remain 10 points clear of the relegation places. A deserved win however the goal came.
by bfcmik
Tue Jan 31, 2017 6:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Robbie Brady confirmed (speculation)
Replies: 1272
Views: 168698

Re: Robbie Brady confirmed (speculation)

From someone who works at Turf Moor apparently
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by bfcmik
Tue Jan 31, 2017 6:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Westwood signs in
Replies: 95
Views: 9798

Re: ARTICLE: Westwood signs in

Happy to see this. We needed more bodies in central midfield and now we have more.

Welcome Ashley.
by bfcmik
Tue Jan 31, 2017 5:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Westwood signs in
Replies: 95
Views: 9798

Re: ARTICLE: Westwood signs in

Wrong you moron. The facts are spot on - the island of Great Britain is the largest landmass of the more than 6000 islands that comprise the British Isles and is shared by parts of England, Wales And Scotland. The island of Ireland is just another landmass in the British Isles https://en.wikipedia....
by bfcmik
Tue Jan 31, 2017 3:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Banana skin?
Replies: 49
Views: 4663

Re: Banana skin?

We'll have given them the option of taking the full end, there just wasn't the demand for it. Lincoln could easily shift 4000 tickets. FA CUP rules say that the MAXIMUM away allocation is 15% of the ground - that is around 3000 seats. We will give them the 11%, 2400, that we give all away teams. Wh...
by bfcmik
Sun Jan 29, 2017 10:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: the fans today.
Replies: 39
Views: 5700

Re: the fans today.

wilks_bfc wrote:Not entirely sure why we got a rendition of "23 23 undefeated" today either
A game against Championship opposition who were part of the 23 undefeated - maybe we should sing 24 24 undefeated now :idea:
by bfcmik
Sun Jan 29, 2017 7:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Robbie Brady Speculation Confirmed
Replies: 23
Views: 5752

Re: Robbie Brady Speculation Confirmed

A tweet from an RTE reporter, Tony O'Donoghue (@Corktod) is saying he has signed at 6.30pm. Nothing on the official site yet.
by bfcmik
Sun Jan 29, 2017 6:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 57% Possession
Replies: 29
Views: 3582

Re: 57% Possession

Those brizzle lads played lots of pretty little triangle passes and looked good at passing and finding space - all without really getting anywhere with it. We huffed and puffed a lot trying to show how good we were at passing prettily to each then found we aren't that good at it after all and so sta...
by bfcmik
Sat Jan 28, 2017 10:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Health and Safety official turf moor
Replies: 10
Views: 2173

Re: Health and Safety official turf moor

I prefer using that window in the Cricketfield Stand. Always has shorter queues that the front windows. It gets tight and busy everywhere down there a half time and every point of sale needs to be available.
by bfcmik
Sat Jan 28, 2017 10:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Bristol City - Player Ratings
Replies: 56
Views: 15754

Re: Burnley v Bristol City - Player Ratings

Pope 7

Darikwa 5
Keane 6
Mee 8
Flanagan 6

Gudmundsson 6
Defour 8
Barton 7
Tarkowski 6
Arfield 6

Vokes 6

Hendrick 8
Barnes 6
by bfcmik
Thu Jan 26, 2017 10:13 pm
Forum: Interactive FA Cup
Topic: 4th round predictions
Replies: 33
Views: 20407

Re: 4th round predictions

Derby County v LEICESTER CITY - AWAY - wrong LIVERPOOL v Wolverhampton Wanderers - HOME - wrong BLACKBURN ROVERS v Blackpool - HOME - correct BURNLEY v Bristol City - HOME - correct CHELSEA v Brentford - HOME - correct Crystal Palace v Manchester City - DRAW - wrong Lincoln City v BRIGHTON & HOVE AL...
by bfcmik
Thu Jan 26, 2017 8:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Snodgrass
Replies: 599
Views: 72947

Re: Snodgrass

My original question was why would West Ham offer more? When you said it's likely that Hull would prefer to sell to us, I thought you were answering that question (maybe not directly). So why would Hull prefer to sell to us? Depends on how the deal is set up - how much is up front cash, how much is...
by bfcmik
Thu Jan 26, 2017 7:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Snodgrass
Replies: 599
Views: 72947

Re: Snodgrass

Reading some of these posts I find myself amazed we have any Premier League standard players in our squad let alone think about trying to buy one. Some posters seem to think that if any other club is also interested then that's curtains for us in trying to bring in any signings. We don't pay enough,...
by bfcmik
Tue Jan 24, 2017 7:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Cadbury's Premier League
Replies: 22
Views: 3192

Re: The Cadbury's Premier League

MiltonKeynesClaret93 wrote:The league itself doesn't have a title sponsor. They're only going to be the sponsor of a couple of awards.
So the FA Carling Premiership, FA Barclaycard Premiership, FA Barclays Premiership and the barclays Premier League weren't called such because they sponsored the PL.
by bfcmik
Mon Jan 23, 2017 9:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: It's my fault we lost yesterday
Replies: 29
Views: 3876

Re: It's my fault we lost yesterday

I wore the same ensemble for the 23 game run. Basically because I was freezing the first match and didn't want to jinx the run after that. Wore it on for the Swansea game, sweating cobs, and we lost. I travelled to Charlton wearing my 'lucky' fleece with my 'lucky' scarf around my neck - almost mel...
by bfcmik
Sun Jan 22, 2017 6:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chelsea Vs Hull
Replies: 36
Views: 3321

Re: Chelsea Vs Hull

Longsider wrote:Will have our work cut out away at dull I fear.
Good job we are a hard working side then!

In this League you have a tough time with every opponent. They are all good teams even if some of them are gooder than others :)
by bfcmik
Sun Jan 22, 2017 6:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Away wins will come...
Replies: 10
Views: 1672

Re: The Away wins will come...

1-2 at Spurs, 1-2 at Man City and 1-2 at Arsenal. All heartening performances which, if we could play with the same effort in our remaining 9 away games, should see us picking up more than 1 win on our travels this season.
by bfcmik
Sun Jan 22, 2017 6:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Audi Drivers
Replies: 54
Views: 6821

Re: Audi Drivers

My apologies. It was obviously my fault that he had crossed a double-solid white line to overtake a moving bus. I feel so stupid now knowing that I was to blame all along and for getting so angry about it. I would also like to take this opportunity to apologise to the driver and his family for any ...
by bfcmik
Sun Jan 22, 2017 3:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley players with two first names
Replies: 66
Views: 5248

Re: Burnley players with two first names

minnieclaret wrote:We had Les Latcham. Only Les Lawrence I remember was Liverpool keeper early 60s. Or am I senile?
Striker - played for us 1985/86
by bfcmik
Sun Jan 22, 2017 1:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley players with two first names
Replies: 66
Views: 5248

Re: Burnley players with two first names

Ross Wallace
Adrian Heath
JEAN LOUIS Valois
by bfcmik
Sun Jan 22, 2017 1:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley players with two first names
Replies: 66
Views: 5248

Re: Burnley players with two first names

Andy Payton
by bfcmik
Sun Jan 22, 2017 1:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Audi Drivers
Replies: 54
Views: 6821

Re: Audi Drivers

Cyclists who believe they are above the law get my goat. Ignore traffic lights, use the pavement to get around queueing traffic then pop right back out to disrupt the traffic flow, ride slowly down roads I am trying to hurry down, no lights at night etc. Audis are the car of choice for sales reps at...
by bfcmik
Sun Jan 22, 2017 12:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley players with two first names
Replies: 66
Views: 5248

Re: Burnley players with two first names

Ashley Barnes.

I'm thinking Barnes Wallace as an example
by bfcmik
Sat Jan 21, 2017 12:26 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: We all remember the amazing goals....
Replies: 76
Views: 8420

Re: We all remember the amazing goals....

The whole 1st team squad sitting in the same carriages and chatting with supporters on the League Liner coming back from West Ham. Paul Fletcher and a couple of others were playing poker with 2 or 3 fans. I know I couldn't afford the table stakes!
by bfcmik
Sat Jan 21, 2017 12:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 1967
Replies: 36
Views: 4679

Re: 1967

Juan Tanamera wrote:2017 is the 50th anniversary of my 14th birthday
And mine :)
by bfcmik
Wed Jan 18, 2017 8:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Are we really that much better than the last time we were in the Premier Leaugue
Replies: 43
Views: 5208

Re: Are we really that much better than the last time we were in the Premier Leaugue

I think we have better, more mature players this time around. The defensive 5 are much more savvy about dealing with the tricks and 'gamesmanship' of opponents. We have a choice of 6 primary midfielders who all have experience at this level or at International tournament level. We have 3 strikers wh...
by bfcmik
Wed Jan 18, 2017 8:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Are we really that much better than the last time we were in the Premier Leaugue
Replies: 43
Views: 5208

Re: Are we really that much better than the last time we were in the Premier Leaugue

Because there aren't any people who sit in the Cricketfield that can use the internet, I'll do the honors: The supporters in the Cricketfield have made a big difference. Do any supporters actually SIT in the Cricketfield Stand? I may occasionally back against the seat back but I haven't ever sat on...
by bfcmik
Sun Jan 15, 2017 9:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pep Guardiola has thrown in the towel
Replies: 125
Views: 9832

Re: Pep Guardiola has thrown in the towel

He has previously managed at 2 great clubs who are either the best and biggest in their League, Bayern, or one of the 2 big clubs in their League, Barcelona. Both are far enough ahead of everyone else in their countries that style was as important as any other part of his job. Not winning the title ...
by bfcmik
Sun Jan 15, 2017 9:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pep Guardiola has thrown in the towel
Replies: 125
Views: 9832

Re: Pep Guardiola has thrown in the towel

Expectations for Fat Sam (pot calling LOL), Steady Eddie, Pulis and Martinez are vastly different than the expectation Citeh's owners have for Pep. They are expected to keep their teams from being relegated and maybe the occasional bonus of a flirtation with Europe whereas Pep is expected, as a mini...
by bfcmik
Sun Jan 15, 2017 8:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Have we been in the bottom three this season?
Replies: 14
Views: 3085

Re: Have we been in the bottom three this season?

Only after the home defeat to Swansea on the opening day.

Only been down as low as 16th for one game
by bfcmik
Sun Jan 15, 2017 8:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: If you could choose which 3 to go down
Replies: 38
Views: 5287

Re: If you could choose which 3 to go down

West Ham, Leicester and Middlesbrough - all have fans who are overly 'entitled'.
by bfcmik
Sun Jan 15, 2017 7:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Just a yard
Replies: 18
Views: 3606

Re: Just a yard

Just for clarity, is the moment offside is judged supposed to be the moment the ball is first touched by the foot, or the moment it leaves the foot? When you're judging to the nearest inch in freeze frame, that sort of detail does actually matter. Technically it is the moment that the ball starts i...
by bfcmik
Sun Jan 15, 2017 7:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bottom Three - Run up to Burnley
Replies: 22
Views: 5026

Re: Bottom Three - Run up to Burnley

These games are clearly seen as crucial to our season. Our objective has to be to maintain a gap as we face these teams. I can't honestly see them pulling back anything like 10 points + the goal difference. I could see Hull being dead and buried by the time we face them. Chelsea - away Man Utd - aw...
by bfcmik
Sun Jan 15, 2017 12:23 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Southampton - Player Ratings
Replies: 69
Views: 18068

Re: Burnley v Southampton - Player Ratings

Our least entertaining home game so far IMO and probably one of worst performances. Heaton 8 - 2 or 3 quality saves but little else to do. Lowton 8 - solid. Keane 8 - solid. Mee 8 - if only he could pass well he would be worth mega millions. Ward 8 - Usual solid display. Does a decent job going for...
by bfcmik
Sat Jan 14, 2017 10:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dale Stephens
Replies: 89
Views: 15983

Re: Dale Stephens

Goalposts wrote:im sure brady didnt play for norwich today also
Wasn't he suspended?
by bfcmik
Sat Jan 14, 2017 10:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Heatons saves
Replies: 52
Views: 7941

Re: Heatons saves

clarethomer wrote:Here you go.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cKIo1E ... e=youtu.be" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

One to keep watching
Unfortunately the content has been blocked for copyright abuse.
by bfcmik
Fri Jan 13, 2017 10:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: For MACCA (and you others who asked before).
Replies: 36
Views: 4712

Re: For MACCA (and you others who asked before).

Ward pushed forward and Flanagan in at LB?
by bfcmik
Sun Jan 08, 2017 8:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Were you here...?
Replies: 106
Views: 12899

Re: Were you here...?

That Hereford game was probably the worst I ever saw. I was certain the club was dead after that.
by bfcmik
Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bringing More Asians to the Turf
Replies: 124
Views: 14329

Re: Bringing More Asians to the Turf

We will only see significant numbers of Asian (Pakistani/Bangladeshi) once a few manage to break through into 1st team football at a high level. That is what will start to attract the ordinary people on the street. It would also start to break down some of the stereotypes held dear by some of our fa...
by bfcmik
Fri Jan 06, 2017 7:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: INTERACTIVE FA CUP DRAW
Replies: 14
Views: 3489

Re: INTERACTIVE FA CUP DRAW

A BYE! Just watch and I'll get 32 predictions spot on :o
by bfcmik
Thu Jan 05, 2017 10:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: It's Gonna Be a Classic
Replies: 46
Views: 7439

Re: It's Gonna Be a Classic

Every club in the NFL has a chance of getting good, because of the draft. Just don't tell that to the Bills. And the salary cap. The richer teams cannot hog all the talent because they would break their cap so there is a rough balance to the talent in the 32 franchises. Some teams just seem to mana...
by bfcmik
Fri Dec 30, 2016 9:07 pm
Forum: Interactive FA Cup
Topic: Predictions
Replies: 61
Views: 30907

Re: Predictions

West Ham United v Manchester City HOME Manchester United v Reading HOME Accrington Stanley v Luton Town DRAW Barrow v Rochdale AWAY Birmingham City v Newcastle United HOME Blackpool v Barnsley HOME Bolton Wanderers v Crystal Palace DRAW Brentford v Eastleigh HOME Brighton & Hove Albion v Milton Keyn...