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by BenWickes
Mon Jul 19, 2021 10:23 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blackpool Hotel
Replies: 32
Views: 4167

Re: Blackpool Hotel

Burnley1989 wrote:
Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:00 am
I complained and was told I must have brought it in on my shoe…
'You didn't inform us you brought a pet. That'll be an extra £15 for the night. Would you like extra lettuce with your room service sir?'
by BenWickes
Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Blackpool Hotel
Replies: 32
Views: 4167

Re: Blackpool Hotel

Burnley1989 wrote:
Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:36 am
... and a slug in one of the beds :lol:
I hate it when rooms are double booked.
by BenWickes
Sun Jul 18, 2021 3:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: U23s v Ayr
Replies: 33
Views: 3687

Re: U23s v Ayr

Guller Bull wrote:
Sun Jul 18, 2021 3:48 pm
I heard ir was pretty hot up there yesterday butI hope we don’t blame it on the sunshine.
Hope our trialist keeper isn't called 'Boogie'.
by BenWickes
Sun Jul 18, 2021 2:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: RIP Tom O'Connor
Replies: 33
Views: 3507

Re: RIP Tom O'Connor

mdd2 wrote:
Sun Jul 18, 2021 2:35 pm
Not sure if this is meant to be Tom who has passed away, but it isn't
Tom was from Liverpool.
Roy Walker is I think Irish
I think it's tongue in cheek. I think Beamish has form for 'accidentally' posting the wrong picture :)
by BenWickes
Sun Jul 18, 2021 10:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FIFA’s latest idea
Replies: 46
Views: 3062

Re: FIFA’s latest idea

I think the clock stopping is a good idea. Works well in rugby and we all know how long we have left, not some random extra 6 minutes added for no reason whatsoever.
Sin bin is a good idea too.
Respecting the referee's decision but would be nice too.
by BenWickes
Sun Jul 18, 2021 10:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 10134
Views: 1161509

Re: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

Are Liverpool back from Austria yet? Bit of an odd thing to announce if it's an official account. Loan? Shopping in Charter Walk?
by BenWickes
Sat Jul 17, 2021 4:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: U23s v Ayr
Replies: 33
Views: 3687

Re: U23s v Ayr

I do hope fans aren't reading anything into the results.
by BenWickes
Sat Jul 17, 2021 4:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 10134
Views: 1161509

Re: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

Probably got something to do with the £5.2m Yarmilenko allegedly earns. Who wouldn’t want that off their wage bill? Can’t see him coming here if he expects to maintain his salary! To be fair West Ham spent a shed load on players they couldn't really afford. We could offset the wages with a signing ...
by BenWickes
Sat Jul 17, 2021 3:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 10134
Views: 1161509

Re: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

Not seen Yarmolenko pull up any trees for West Ham or Ukraine. They are apparently prepared to take a massive hit on his transfer fee. Not sure where he'd play as although Wiki states he's a winger cum forward. I am not sure he is either. Edit: Getting him confused with someone else :lol: . Can see ...
by BenWickes
Sat Jul 17, 2021 9:59 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Does racism in football include England V Scotland
Replies: 45
Views: 3834

Re: Does racism in football include England V Scotland

Lots of geo-political undertones in international football. From Scotland v England which boils down to centuries of wars and us ruling them from Westminster. It's not unique to Britain though. Look at the ethnic Bosnians/Kosovans playing for Switzerland and Austria and their reaction to Serbia at a...
by BenWickes
Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Optimistic or Pessimistic about the forthcoming season ?
Replies: 61
Views: 4439

Re: Optimistic or Pessimistic about the forthcoming season ?

Well I won the league today in a football computer game with an average over aged team, a 20 year old midfielder, 4 full backs in defence. Went on a 22 game unbeaten run. It's an omen I tell ya!
by BenWickes
Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: All meet up v brighton
Replies: 11
Views: 2209

Re: All meet up v brighton

I think that's the idea of the "fanzone" tbh, but I'm a bit old for all that kind of thing, so I just stick to getting pi**ed in the New Brewm/Bridge/Boot and falling asleep in my seat at half time. (And I'm not even QUITE old enough for the Bob Lord Stand!!!) Same. Too old for sing songs. Too youn...
by BenWickes
Fri Jul 16, 2021 6:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 10134
Views: 1161509

Re: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

Still a month to kick off chaps and chapettes. Chill ya beans!
by BenWickes
Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:38 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best feeling after a football match
Replies: 38
Views: 2482

Re: Best feeling after a football match

Still York away for me. Having watched us slide down the leagues and witnessed some truly horrific performances against a whole plethora of lowly clubs. That feeling at Bootham Crescent is still yet to be beaten.
by BenWickes
Thu Jul 15, 2021 4:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Former Pompey man to Burnley!
Replies: 6
Views: 1817

Re: Former Pompey man to Burnley!

Scored 26 goals in 26 games before Covid interrupted the season for their academy side.
by BenWickes
Wed Jul 14, 2021 11:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Worst feeling after a football match
Replies: 76
Views: 5799

Re: Worst feeling after a football match

Hard to look past the 0-6 loss to Hereford and the following home fixture where we lost 2-5 at home to Wolves for me in 1987.
by BenWickes
Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Knowledge Quiz #10
Replies: 15
Views: 1520

Re: General Knowledge Quiz #10

16. Really should have got the King Leonidis one but one that got away.
by BenWickes
Wed Jul 14, 2021 8:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 10134
Views: 1161509

Re: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

The goalkeeper position is a premium position. No quality keeper worth his salt will be happy bench warming. They want game time. We have limited funds compared to most clubs but even they resort to the Lee Grant's etc as 2nd/3rd choice. We're fortunate to have one of the best keepers in the league ...
by BenWickes
Tue Jul 13, 2021 7:49 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Removing Medals
Replies: 88
Views: 4882

Re: Removing Medals

Dan Evans commented on the British sports psyche during Wimbledon. That being we're quite happy with being valiant losers and he was fed up of it. I don't see a problem with taking their medals off. We lost. Debatable that we deserved to but we still lost.
by BenWickes
Tue Jul 13, 2021 7:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Knowledge Quiz #9
Replies: 14
Views: 1534

Re: General Knowledge Quiz #9

9/20. I got Steve Guttenberg stuck in my mind for Facebook knowing it wasn't and that scrambled my mind. More coffee needed. Should have got a few more but it was annoying me :oops:
by BenWickes
Mon Jul 12, 2021 1:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Virgin Galactic "Space flight"
Replies: 26
Views: 2727

Re: Virgin Galactic "Space flight"

Gordaleman wrote:
Mon Jul 12, 2021 1:01 pm
Cheapskate Branson. I thought Ryanair were bad but one guy paid $250,000 for his seat and there wasn't a Trolley Dolley in sight. Not even a boiled sweet or a packet of nuts.
They didn't even get a medal! ;)
by BenWickes
Fri Jul 09, 2021 8:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 10134
Views: 1161509

Re: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

Palace have been linked, but do people seriously think our players actually live in Burnley. :roll: If we can get Christie on a modest fee we'd be wise to snap him up, he's still at a good age and he would hopefully add a goal threat from midfield. Indeed. I am assuming Christie doesn't live in a h...
by BenWickes
Fri Jul 09, 2021 7:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 10134
Views: 1161509

Re: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

The Celtic Star reckon ...'Crystal Palace have been linked and London is (probably) nicer to live than Burnley.'

:lol:
by BenWickes
Fri Jul 09, 2021 6:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Knowledge Quiz #8
Replies: 17
Views: 1598

Re: General Knowledge Quiz #8

12. Kicking myself on the Rex and Hatter questions but it'll never sink in what Eminem's name is. Can't stand rap.
by BenWickes
Thu Jul 08, 2021 5:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 10134
Views: 1161509

Re: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

Interesting one Christie. It's a step up in league quality but Tierney has proven it can be done. It's a risk but reading various things online suggest other PL clubs are at least monitoring him. Palace believed to be interested. He's only 26, so younger competition for our older preferred pairing. ...
by BenWickes
Wed Jul 07, 2021 11:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Italy
Replies: 69
Views: 4649

Re: Italy

Are we good enough? Are the Italians good enough? I've only watched them once and they looked like the usual Italy. Slow, slow, quick, quick slow. I have to admit I fell asleep watching them so I either caught the wrong game or they're not all that. Think it was the Austria game and God they were b...
by BenWickes
Wed Jul 07, 2021 8:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's Game
Replies: 2891
Views: 107939

Re: Today's Game

expoultryboy wrote:
Wed Jul 07, 2021 8:43 pm
Still losing the centre of midfield , how's everybody's nails ?
Mine are gone, I've started on the dogs claws.
by BenWickes
Wed Jul 07, 2021 2:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 10134
Views: 1161509

Re: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

He's a big unit but holds the ball up well and links well. Not a bad option if he's so cheap.
by BenWickes
Wed Jul 07, 2021 2:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Leaked England 11 vs Denmark
Replies: 23
Views: 2252

Re: Leaked England 11 vs Denmark

Pretty much what I expected. Saka to occupy Maehle's mind more than he'd like. He's looked very lively when he's started.
by BenWickes
Tue Jul 06, 2021 1:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Fixtures and Futcher Released
Replies: 43
Views: 2905

Re: ARTICLE: Fixtures and Futcher Released

I remember getting a football card back in the late 70's. I remember it vividly as 'Futcher' was an unusual name to me at the time. Can even remember where I opened the packet. I asked my brother who he was and he went on to say he was a Man City player. Decent striker. Roll on another eleven years ...
by BenWickes
Tue Jul 06, 2021 6:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Movie Titles by Emoji
Replies: 11
Views: 1356

Re: Movie Titles by Emoji

15 would have been 16 but timed out half way through typing.
by BenWickes
Tue Jul 06, 2021 5:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Knowledge Quiz #7
Replies: 18
Views: 2101

Re: General Knowledge Quiz #7

9 but kicking myself over Anatolia and Pandora. Would never have got the hip hop ones.
by BenWickes
Mon Jul 05, 2021 5:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Denmark vs England
Replies: 145
Views: 10807

Re: Denmark vs England

Wouldn't tinker too much with the Ukraine starting eleven. Definitely start with the back four and two holding midfielders. Those Danes like runners from midfield. I'd play Saka if fit to occupy Maehle's mind more. Possibly Grealish for Mount though he did nothing wrong. I'd like Shaw to push on mor...
by BenWickes
Mon Jul 05, 2021 8:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 10134
Views: 1161509

Re: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

For me Albrighton is a cheap short term fix that our previous owners got slaughtered for. He won't come that cheap and is a marked improvement on the type of 30+ player the previous board would have been able to sanction. We've been scouring the likes of Stoke City for 30 somethings on free's and m...
by BenWickes
Mon Jul 05, 2021 6:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 10134
Views: 1161509

Re: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:
Mon Jul 05, 2021 6:53 am
What on earth are you on about?
I think he's suggesting we go out and spunk £60 million on two 23 year old unproven wingers on £150,000 a week each and peace, goodwill and harmony will reign at Turf Moor forever and ever. Amen!
by BenWickes
Sun Jul 04, 2021 10:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion
Replies: 10134
Views: 1161509

Re: Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

Albrighton is exactly the type of player who fits our team ethic and style. He's a no frills, reliable player who works tirelessly and has great deliveries. He's experienced and while not being a bums off seats type winger. Is as steady as they come at this level. Would be a welcome addition.
by BenWickes
Fri Jul 02, 2021 6:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Knowledge Quiz #6
Replies: 17
Views: 1402

Re: General Knowledge Quiz #6

12. Annoyed with the Urdu one as I was a vowel out. Don't know why it wouldn't accept my answer for Henry's wife. I typed it correctly :?
by BenWickes
Thu Jul 01, 2021 12:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New Kits 21/22
Replies: 493
Views: 53374

Re: New Kits 21/22

We're missing a trick if we don't get Tic Tacs and Tactix Tools on board.
by BenWickes
Thu Jul 01, 2021 9:26 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New Kits 21/22
Replies: 493
Views: 53374

Re: New Kits 21/22

Ahh see it now. Sponsoring their sleeves too apparently.
by BenWickes
Thu Jul 01, 2021 6:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Top 4 in English Football, 1888–2021
Replies: 10
Views: 1449

Re: Top 4 in English Football, 1888–2021

34 Can't believe I missed Huddersfield.
by BenWickes
Thu Jul 01, 2021 6:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New Kits 21/22
Replies: 493
Views: 53374

Re: New Kits 21/22

So what was the news? Was is just that they've joined Tik Tok?
by BenWickes
Thu Jul 01, 2021 6:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Knowledge Quiz #5
Replies: 13
Views: 1572

Re: General Knowledge Quiz #5

9. I did better on the one when I was drunk :lol:
by BenWickes
Thu Jul 01, 2021 6:23 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Nosey in Nelson..
Replies: 64
Views: 4196

Re: Nosey in Nelson..

I once parked my car in Grange over Sands … I was up there doing some work so dressed the part in jacket and tie etc bloke walks up to me before I’d locked the door ‘who are you .. why are you here .. what are you doing ?’ 😂 before I’d replied he’d threatened to ring the police 🤪 I was once walking...
by BenWickes
Wed Jun 30, 2021 7:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: For a laugh... Next applicant please...
Replies: 39
Views: 5096

Re: For a laugh... Next applicant please...

RalphCoatesComb wrote:
Wed Jun 30, 2021 6:44 pm
But, Shirley, you've heard of Haffners?! ;)
Can't say I have. :oops:
by BenWickes
Wed Jun 30, 2021 5:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: For a laugh... Next applicant please...
Replies: 39
Views: 5096

Re: For a laugh... Next applicant please...

RalphCoatesComb wrote:
Wed Jun 30, 2021 5:11 pm
Obviously not from around here then ;)
:) Spent nine years living in Padiham and Lowerhouse and worked in and around Burnley for nine years but never heard of them. I'm not Burnley born and bred though. That's my excuse :)
by BenWickes
Wed Jun 30, 2021 5:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jordan North
Replies: 32
Views: 4355

Re: Jordan North

As above. I'd never heard of him before 'I'm a Celebrity' as I don't listen to the radio but found myself having a cheeky check in on the TV show just to see how he was doing. Great publicity for us.
by BenWickes
Wed Jun 30, 2021 4:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Love island
Replies: 13
Views: 2101

Re: Love island

Billy Balfour wrote:
Wed Jun 30, 2021 2:24 pm
I've heard it described as chav TV, but I've not watched it. It's a bit too highbrow for me.
I've never heard it called 'highbrow' before :lol:
by BenWickes
Wed Jun 30, 2021 4:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: For a laugh... Next applicant please...
Replies: 39
Views: 5096

Re: For a laugh... Next applicant please...

I wouldn't get the job. I don't know what b or c are... :o
by BenWickes
Wed Jun 30, 2021 11:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who Now Overseas An Incoming Transfer
Replies: 35
Views: 4432

Re: Who Now Overseas An Incoming Transfer

Is SD overseas?
by BenWickes
Tue Jun 29, 2021 11:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Southgate Contract to be Extended
Replies: 234
Views: 12010

Re: Southgate Contract to be Extended

KRBFC wrote:
Tue Jun 29, 2021 11:36 pm
Those Germans are a pub team, god forbid we don't play a real team soon!
It's the English mentality. Was discussing this the other night with the wife. Lose we'll be slaughtered. Win and we'll probably have played a weak team.