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I gave the first episode a go but it's all too fake and scripted for me. I like the idea that it's openly making fun of itself and the BBC's notorious reputation for poor prizes though.
As mentioned above. Was at it's best when Les Dawson presented it.

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I'm less worried at this stage in the season than I was at this stage last season. We're playing well overall and with a bit more luck,could have more points on the board. Of course we need to start taking our chances but they will come. FWIW I've spoken to fans of a couple of teams we've played thi...

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Pope 6
Lowton 4
Collins 6
Tarkowski 6
Taylor 5
Lennon 5
Brownhill 7
Westwood 6
McNeil 7
Vydra 7
Wood 4

Rodriguez 4
JBG 6

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I'd go 4-1-4-1 Pope Lowts, Tarks, Mee, Taylor Cork Cornet constantly switching wings with McNeil (O'Neill to my wife) and Westy and Brownhill in midfield. Tempted to play Vydra ahead of Brownhill in a three from four with McNeil and Cornet floating with Vydra. Think that would be a brave move though...

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Have two relatives who were referee's. One was quite a regular at Burnley games, also did Man Utd, Liverpool....youth and U23s. I went along on occasion. Difficult job for anyone and you have to have thick skin. I've got some stories to tell about some of our coaching staff of the time and players r...

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Disappointed with 7. I like to think my Geography is pretty good but some of those threw me off. Second guessed the answer based on the clue. I'd have got four or five more if I'd ignored the clues.

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Not against alcohol in the stands per-se. I like a pint at half time and by the time I get one I have to guzzle it down. Not a fan of keeping the bars open during the game. I'd also put a limit on beers sold. Some fans have probably sank between 4-8 pints before kick off and probably are already hal...

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What about schools with the best teachers in the world teaching as a hologram ? Wish we had that technology when I was a kid. Our Maths teacher 'Mr Nutter' was bloody brilliant. Proper disciplinarian but a good teacher, surprised to hear he went on the be a Lib Dem MP (SDP maybe can't remember when...

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bfcmik wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 06, 2021 7:04 pm
Bit like most Geordies I've met then, only they drift off into gibberish rather than Flemish - though both sound just as incomprehensible as the other.

I spent 4 months working with a Geordie. That was a hard four months.

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Somethingfishy wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 06, 2021 6:21 pm

The whole "Mamma Mia" musical thing completely spoilt it for me though. Incredibly cheesy. Dreadful stuff.

Not seen them, nor do I want to but have to admit though, it may have played a part in their return. Possibly.

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Not watched this yet. On record. Does this investigation take place at sea? By definition a submarine is classified under the 'plausible deniability' banner when at sea as nobody is supposed to know exactly where it is. Can't see civilian plod rocking up investigating a crime on a sub once it left d...

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Whether you like them or not a number of great artists reference their ability to make almost perfect pop music. No real doubt that they were the best pop artists of the mid 70s to early 80s irrespective of personal music tastes. The winner takes it all takes some beating given the relationship iss...

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The problem with Pstotto's posts is I usually read them after coming home from work after a night shift or just after I have woke up. I am either brain frazzled or cloudy headed. Need to read these at some stage between and try to decode it.

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A friend of mine who I have known for many years, 25 or so; works for the local media in Mechelen. She was actually in national media broadcasting but wanted to return to her hometown. Always been a homebird that one really. Anyway. She says she has met him a few times and because we know each other...

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Watching Big Match Revisited on ITV4. FA Cup 1975 West Ham 1 Swindon 1, Coventry v Arsenal on now.

Can't imagine managers or players liking the state of those pitches these days

Proper quagmires.

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randomclaret2 wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 01, 2021 8:53 am
When did Tony post about a potential loan that might still join us ?

Early hours. Maybe it was a very late one, possibly sneaked in, possibly not and is a wait and see if it meets the requirements needed for special dispensation. Maybe an agreement has been made for January as mentioned above.

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randomclaret2 wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 01, 2021 8:39 am
I was wondering this too

As I read it. Only emergency loans but there have been instances over the years of players being announced the day after deadline due to technical issues, special dispensation for various reasons.

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burnley007 wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 01, 2021 7:30 am
Is Lee Kang-in a free agent yet?

Pretty sure he's joined Mallorca.

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I wonder if all that pinging is his phone. Mine has been pinging all day with transfer news.

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Of all the 'number 10s' mentioned above. Barkley was and is the stand out player for our system imo. He may not have the flair, pace and technical skills of some of the others but he is robust, strong, has an ability to pick a pass and something we have been crying out for, apart from that bit of so...

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Gordaleman wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 31, 2021 8:14 am
A loan option for Taylor Booth suggests that we have lost the race for Christie.

Could be an interesting day.

Well. According to Wiki (I know) he is a Mormon...

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claretandy wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 30, 2021 4:20 pm
This isn't true according to David Ornstein.

https://twitter.com/David_Ornstein/stat ... 28547?s=20

That's a shift from last season then if true. A couple of years ago he said he wanted to be a winger, more recently a midfielder, now he's happy playing full back?

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It’s the loan element of the Everton offer that seems odd to me. Consensus is he’s only wanted by Everton to play RB. Is Coleman injured? I can’t see him getting in the team ahead of him so could only be cover? AMN has made it clear he doesn't want to play RB so as you say, why would he swap clubs ...

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Sky reporting we're in talks for Connor Roberts...

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If there is truth in the Championship player I'd be interested to know whether it's O'Brien at Huddersfield. Looks a decent prospect. Breaks up play and brings the ball forward well. Seems a vocal player too. Looks to have a good engine. Seems Leeds are reluctant to meet his valuation, which at arou...

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Strange to suggest he never touched the ball. He was involved in one of our better passages of play in the 2nd half. Driving forward with some neat interchanges in passing before a Leeds player ended it with a foul.

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Time will tell. You have to earn that accolade.

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Has this thread now turned in to any subject matter, if I could edit I would add the word Burnley in the title, but it definitely doesn't say anything goes :lol: :lol: It is weird that people post on a whole variety of subjects on here when there's already threads open discussing those specific sub...

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Pope 6
Lowton 6
Tarks 7
Mee 6
Taylor 7
JBG 6
Brownhill 7
Westwood 7
McNeil 8
Barnes 6
Wood 6

Lennon 6
Vydra 5

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Should be putting pressure on their keeper. He doesn't look comfortable with crosses.

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I'd read of our interest in Lee-Kang a few days ago, forget where but wasn't Nixon. Apparently available on a free and as mentioned earlier. Would raise our profile in S. Korea.

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(Tubthumping) It's not a laxative, it's not a toilet break, it's not a comfort break, it's not to stretch the legs, They sing songs that remind him of the good times They sing songs that remind him of the better times Oh Max Cornet, Max Cornet, Max Cornet The Bob Lord is on its feet again and it's a...

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I have no idea how accurate but 'SalarySport.com' put his wage at £49,000 a week. Not sure what our players are on but don't think it'd be far off that for our top earners.

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MACCA wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 27, 2021 1:34 pm

Would be very strange at this stage for a completely new name to enter the frame, especially without no one else getting a whiff of it.

True but Ronaldo only announced he wanted to leave today...

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As mentioned before. If PSG go shopping at Everton, they’ll be cash rich and looking for a replacement. Dwight there, players in return. Money talks but Everton linked with Porto's winger Luiz Diaz today and he'd probably be cheaper than McNeil. They're after James Rodriguez in return (possible loa...

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I welcome any signing and if this Cornet is as good as the noise around him, then that is good. Few of points from me 1 what is the evidence that he is any good? 2 if good why aren't others in for him? 3 surely Dwight will be going if we do get Cornet, why 2 left wingers.... yes I know he plays els...

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elwaclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 26, 2021 6:55 pm
Celtic are in the same boat as us with Tarks, is he not?

Christie's contract somewhat bizarrely ends half way through their season. He's available for free in January.

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Making up random stories with random numbers on t'tinterweb is good fun.

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joey13 wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 22, 2021 4:52 pm
We have no money

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We could have been in for him when he left Leicester to go to Germany. Show a bit of imagination, Jarrod Bowen had been banging goals in for about 18 months before West Ham took a chance on him. We seem to sit twiddling our thumbs then complain when bigger clubs beat us to the punch. Too many of ou...

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Don't know if it was heat of the moment. He was quite complimentary of us on the Beeb.

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Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 21, 2021 5:15 pm
Chief football writer of the Daily Mail saying we are making a 5 million bid for Will Hughes.

I can certainly see him fitting in the midfield. He's a Dyche type player.

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Hold the front page. Harvey Barnes has signed for us. Well according to Jermaine Beckford on Final Score

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Conroy92 wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 21, 2021 11:40 am
What position is Owen Dodgson?

Defender.

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Fez wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 21, 2021 11:35 am
Why not put another u23s outfield player on the bench and save the embarrassment of having 2 keepers on the bench on the 2nd game week of a Premier league season. Looks bad.

Liverpool's must be embarrassing too. They have two keepers on their bench. Adrian and Kelleher.

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2-1 Burnley. Got a good feeling again.

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I was going to suggest a 4-5-1 but if Westy is out maybe we'll have to go 4-4-2. Pretty sure Robertson is out with an ankle injury, at least he was. If so it may be worth targeting their left side.

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I was asked this question a few weeks back in a survey. I genuinely couldn't think of a current PL club I'd consider our rival. There's a few other weird rivalries on that list though. Norwich consider Watford their rivals? Watford the same with Palace? I do understand the history of the Palace v Br...

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Fez wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 20, 2021 5:03 pm
Out of curiosity who was it that scouted and signed defour? Was dyche already familiar?

BelgianClaret left a trail of Godiva Belgian Chocolates and lured Defour into the back of his van.

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