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by Fretters
Wed Oct 25, 2023 1:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Derby Day for Under-21s
Replies: 47
Views: 3855

Re: ARTICLE: Derby Day for Under-21s

Florian wrote:
Tue Oct 24, 2023 5:53 pm
Time did he come on
On the 45?
Yep. Then he was so happy with the result, he stayed on the pitch past the evening to the end of the light.

The groundsman wasn't happy.
by Fretters
Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Unbeaten run ends at flooded Macclesfield
Replies: 26
Views: 1534

Re: ARTICLE: Unbeaten run ends at flooded Macclesfield

Nori1958 wrote:
Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:13 pm
Just checked....he was one of 2 brothers jailed for fraud
It was three brothers and they were jailed for stealing from their own charity. Good blokes.
by Fretters
Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: LUKE MCNALLY
Replies: 51
Views: 7917

Re: LUKE MCNALLY

Not sure where you get O’Shea being very good in the championship, he was average at best . 'Dara O'Shea 7 Was in with a shout of the club's player of the year award before he got injured in the March international break and could only watch on in the remaining weeks as his teammates failed to get ...
by Fretters
Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: LUKE MCNALLY
Replies: 51
Views: 7917

Re: LUKE MCNALLY

The trouble is, we're comparing the likes of O'Shea in the Premier League with McNally and THB in the Championship. O'Shea was very good in the Championship and now we're seeing the Leicester defenders - who looked poor last season - now spraying it about like Beckenbauer with all that extra space a...
by Fretters
Mon Oct 23, 2023 5:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: Bad day at Brentford without a drumroll
Replies: 32
Views: 4919

Re: REPORT: Bad day at Brentford without a drumroll

I was looking forward Everton in the cup but this soft touch has me thinking Dyche and a physical Everton could have a field day. Tarkowski and Keane on set pieces against our defence.....shudder Personally, I think we'll see exactly why Muric should be starting. We need his presence and confidence...
by Fretters
Sun Oct 22, 2023 6:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Matty Longstaff available o
Replies: 17
Views: 2320

Re: Matty Longstaff available o

Vegas Claret wrote:
Sun Oct 22, 2023 6:18 pm
I hope VK can use his Belgian connections and get Tielemans out of Villa on loan in January, doubt it though
Just got an assist for Villa's 4th.
by Fretters
Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:04 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: A late goal brings a point and a sit in
Replies: 16
Views: 1491

Re: ARTICLE: A late goal brings a point and a sit in

I remember being well excited about this prolific goalscoring defender that we'd discovered!

"Rune! Rune! Rune! Rune!"

Everton stole our song a few years later for their own prolific goalscorer.
by Fretters
Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Netflix / Prime recommendations
Replies: 565
Views: 62881

Re: Netflix / Prime recommendations

Boss Hogg wrote:
Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:23 am
Thought Yellowstone was very good. Preferred 1823 to 1923 but neither anywhere as good as Yellowstone imo.

Band of Brothers and Pacific starting next Fri 15th. Not seen either yet.
Always wanted to see Band of Brothers. What platform is that on please?
by Fretters
Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: The ups and downs for ex-Clarets at Oldham
Replies: 5
Views: 663

Re: ARTICLE: The ups and downs for ex-Clarets at Oldham

'Unsworth, who spent the 20067/08 season at Burnley, making 31 appearances in total, moved into the Oldham hot seat for almost a year having signed a three-year contract and hopes were high for a much improved season after a strong end to the 2002/03 season had seen them finish in the top half of th...
by Fretters
Sun Oct 15, 2023 11:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Central Heating
Replies: 40
Views: 4614

Re: Central Heating

Has anyone fitted ‘smart TRV’s’? I’m considering them but I’ve struggled to find info on how they work with ‘smart thermostats’, and if they really do. I have a Google Nest thermostat, which itself is great, but I can only see the smart TRV’s working if the temperature where the thermostat is locat...
by Fretters
Sun Oct 15, 2023 10:48 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: I miss you
Replies: 23
Views: 3742

Re: I miss you

Great post, thanks for sharing that. I disagree, though. Any life that involves fighting for your country, especially at 17, is remarkable!
by Fretters
Sun Oct 15, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Central Heating
Replies: 40
Views: 4614

Re: Central Heating

I have the hallway thermostat set to 19.5 during the day, rising to 22 around the kids bedtimes. Never been sure what the best approach is with radiator thermostats.. put them all high to heat the house quicker and stop the boiler running for as long? Or have them on 3-4? I've got the well used room...
by Fretters
Sat Oct 14, 2023 7:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rugby Saturday
Replies: 45
Views: 3431

Re: Rugby Saturday

10-2
by Fretters
Sat Oct 14, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rugby Saturday
Replies: 45
Views: 3431

Re: Rugby Saturday

8-2 Wigan
by Fretters
Sat Oct 14, 2023 6:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Rugby Saturday
Replies: 45
Views: 3431

Re: Rugby Saturday

Switching to League, Wigan beating Cats 2-0 in the grand final.
by Fretters
Fri Oct 13, 2023 12:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: the new frasier
Replies: 22
Views: 2287

Re: the new frasier

America remakes either go one way or another.

The Office - absolutely superb.

Inbetweeners - no. Just no,
by Fretters
Thu Oct 12, 2023 8:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jnr Stanislas hanging up his boots age 33
Replies: 15
Views: 2066

Re: Jnr Stanislas hanging up his boots age 33

Tricky Trevor wrote:
Thu Oct 12, 2023 7:50 pm
How I wish his beautiful strike against the fiddlers had been the winner. A clean a hit as you’ll ever see.
Best wishes to him with his future.
Me too. One of my favourite ever goals and the absolute opposite of the fluke of an own goal they got for an equaliser.
by Fretters
Thu Oct 12, 2023 3:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: This website
Replies: 22
Views: 3864

Re: This website

It really must be the best fan resource out there. I joined the old message board when I was 18 so I've just realised I've been a poster for over half of my life :shock:
by Fretters
Thu Oct 12, 2023 10:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brilliant New Burnley Podcast
Replies: 659
Views: 61726

Re: Brilliant New Burnley Podcast

Chester Perry wrote:
Wed Oct 11, 2023 10:02 pm
It is all on the last three pages of the takeover thread - starting last Friday morning
Thanks CP, I'll have a look.
by Fretters
Wed Oct 11, 2023 9:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brilliant New Burnley Podcast
Replies: 659
Views: 61726

Re: Brilliant New Burnley Podcast

What's all this about new investment into the club, mentioned at the end of the latest podcast??
by Fretters
Wed Oct 11, 2023 12:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Four goal win at Colchester ends big Turf Moor week
Replies: 11
Views: 830

Re: ARTICLE: Four goal win at Colchester ends big Turf Moor week

looks like a few of us went to Wembley the following day for the Eng-Bulgaria snooze fest. my overriding memory of the Colchester match is the coach getting stuck in the mud on the way to the ground. thinking we'd miss kick-off, we leapt off and confidently made our way to the ground.... going the ...
by Fretters
Tue Oct 10, 2023 6:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Four goal win at Colchester ends big Turf Moor week
Replies: 11
Views: 830

Re: ARTICLE: Four goal win at Colchester ends big Turf Moor week

Fretters wrote:
Tue Oct 10, 2023 5:59 am
I love these articles, they bring back all sorts of food memories. I think I went to every game in this season with my mum and the supporters club.
*fond :D

Although I'm sure there was nice food along the way.
by Fretters
Tue Oct 10, 2023 5:59 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Four goal win at Colchester ends big Turf Moor week
Replies: 11
Views: 830

Re: ARTICLE: Four goal win at Colchester ends big Turf Moor week

ClaretTony wrote:
Mon Oct 09, 2023 9:47 pm
Amazing the different memories from these games
I love these articles, they bring back all sorts of food memories. I think I went to every game in this season with my mum and the supporters club.
by Fretters
Mon Oct 09, 2023 9:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Four goal win at Colchester ends big Turf Moor week
Replies: 11
Views: 830

Re: ARTICLE: Four goal win at Colchester ends big Turf Moor week

I was mascot for this game, randomly. At 14 I was quite old for a mascot but I was asked on the way down if I fancied it and it was great being in the changing room and then having a pre-match kick about with the team. What a brilliant night all round. We went to the England game v Bulgaria the next...
by Fretters
Mon Oct 09, 2023 11:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Have we bet the ranch ?
Replies: 103
Views: 6935

Re: Have we bet the ranch ?

CoolClaret wrote:
Sat Oct 07, 2023 5:56 pm
Think Pace was infatuated with Kompany and has really backed him. Can’t get my head behind the mass recruitment of wide players and goalkeeper though. Just wasn’t needed.
I'd add O'Shea into that. We had McNally.
by Fretters
Sun Oct 08, 2023 10:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fan Zone (Outside)
Replies: 3
Views: 2045

Re: Fan Zone (Outside)

Poor lad, hope he was OK. I've spent the day out with my two young kids and it's mega stressful when one hurts themselves, trying to help them whilst keeping an eye on the other one. Must be even worse when there's hundreds of people milling about.
by Fretters
Sun Oct 08, 2023 6:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Teams faced so far
Replies: 142
Views: 8333

Re: Teams faced so far

But Manchester United were poor and should have been beaten Chelsea weren't good yesterday My main point really is that they all have top quality players capable of doing brilliant things e.g. Fernandes's goal against us. And Sterling was quality yesterday. The lesser teams don't quite have that st...
by Fretters
Sun Oct 08, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Teams faced so far
Replies: 142
Views: 8333

Re: Teams faced so far

I'm simply pointing out that they'll be just as tough games, but for different reasons. People seem to think that because we beat Luton we'll walk over the bottom half teams.We won't. Fair enough, but I' never suggested that we'd walk over them. Just it's more of a level playing field against the l...
by Fretters
Sun Oct 08, 2023 10:38 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Teams faced so far
Replies: 142
Views: 8333

Re: Teams faced so far

AmbleClaret wrote:
Sun Oct 08, 2023 10:36 am
Yes,the next run of fixtures will be so much easier,all those teams will be letting us beat them easily because they've got nothing to play for.
Odd response. I'm clearly talking about talent levels.
by Fretters
Sun Oct 08, 2023 10:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cards on the Table…
Replies: 204
Views: 13359

Re: Cards on the Table…

I prefer Dyche’s approach to the Premier League than Kompany’s. Kompany’s style edged in the Championship, but Dyche Ball was far more effective at this level. See my thread on who we've faced. Dyche rarely beat the teams we've lost to, he focused on beating those around us. Also, didn't you stop g...
by Fretters
Sun Oct 08, 2023 10:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Teams faced so far
Replies: 142
Views: 8333

Teams faced so far

Lost against: City - champions of Europe. Villa - in Europe. Spurs - will finish top 6, maybe even top 4 United - in Europe. Newcastle - in Champions League. Chelsea - will finish top 6. Spent a billion. Drawn or beaten: Forest - will finish around us. Would have beaten but for VAR. Beat them in the...
by Fretters
Sun Oct 08, 2023 10:15 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New food/drink rules at the Turf
Replies: 353
Views: 32724

Re: New food/drink rules at the Turf

I haven't bothered going down for the last couple of games and realised I don't need expensive, crap tasting beer to enjoy myself. Quite the revelation, really!

Enjoyed the pitch side interviews with super Glen and Ian Cox instead.
by Fretters
Sat Oct 07, 2023 6:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stronger 11 last season.
Replies: 150
Views: 9759

Re: Stronger 11 last season.

BurnleyFC wrote:
Sat Oct 07, 2023 6:48 pm
No chance.

Man City away apart, last season’s side performed better against Premier League opposition for starters.
Maybe wait until we've played Bournemouth this season before making that comparison.
by Fretters
Fri Oct 06, 2023 4:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: R.I.P Another Claret
Replies: 44
Views: 6145

Re: R.I.P Another Claret

Sad news. Rest in peace, Dermot.
by Fretters
Fri Oct 06, 2023 10:48 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What do ‘modern day’ pro footballers do when they retire?
Replies: 47
Views: 3391

Re: What do ‘modern day’ pro footballers do when they retire?

GetIntoEm wrote:
Fri Oct 06, 2023 8:55 am
wonder if that had an impact on the fact that they have closed owing £3m in debt
Oh wow, didn't know that. He'll struggle for another job in Hapton, wonder if he's tried the Hapton Inn?
by Fretters
Fri Oct 06, 2023 5:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Beckham Netflix
Replies: 22
Views: 2386

Re: Beckham Netflix

Unbelievable what he went through after the sending off. He was 23 and made a silly mistake, yet Hoddle, his manager, really hung him out to dry. The tabloids were absolutely vile back then, putting his face in the centre of dart boards etc All credit to how he came back from it all. Fergie showed H...
by Fretters
Fri Oct 06, 2023 5:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bamford
Replies: 16
Views: 2479

Re: Bamford

He's got form for being a cheat.
by Fretters
Wed Oct 04, 2023 10:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: UK & Ireland Euro 2028 Stadiums
Replies: 22
Views: 1787

Re: UK & Ireland Euro 2028 Stadiums

1. Wembley Stadium (London) (capacity 90,652) 2. Principality Stadium (Cardiff) (73,952) 3. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London) (62,322) 4. Etihad Stadium (Manchester) (61,000) 5. Everton Stadium (Liverpool) (52,679) 6. St James' Park (Newcastle) (52,305) 7. Villa Park (Birmingham) (52,190) 8. Hampd...
by Fretters
Tue Oct 03, 2023 9:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bruun Larsen
Replies: 49
Views: 7009

Re: Bruun Larsen

His second of the season, he needs to come in for Koleosho, who needs a rest, I think.
by Fretters
Tue Oct 03, 2023 6:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Watford take manager action after slipping to 20th
Replies: 3
Views: 804

Watford take manager action after slipping to 20th

After 4 defeats in 7, Watford have, as usual, have swung into action with their manager. Only, this time, they've extended his contract.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66992764

I think I need a lie down.
by Fretters
Sun Oct 01, 2023 2:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ballon d'awson
Replies: 1
Views: 532

Ballon d'awson

Just watched Micah Richards's analysis of Craig Dawson yesterday after he kept Haaland quiet. What an underrated player he is, it's such a shame that we never managed to sign him.

He was sitting in the crowd during one of our pre-season games at PNE, wasn't he?
by Fretters
Sat Sep 30, 2023 3:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Newcastle Match Thread
Replies: 4
Views: 1376

Re: Newcastle Match Thread

Anyone got a link please?
by Fretters
Sat Sep 30, 2023 2:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clarets Vs Newcastle
Replies: 538
Views: 22220

Re: Clarets Vs Newcastle

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Sat Sep 30, 2023 2:30 pm
Koleosho has to force Trippier back early on and maybe go past him a couple of times.

Let Tripps run wild and it could be a long day.
Luca running at Tripps could be very interesting.
by Fretters
Sat Sep 30, 2023 1:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sutton
Replies: 43
Views: 3477

Re: Sutton

Woodleyclaret wrote:
Fri Sep 29, 2023 7:58 pm
Sutton the guy who refused to play for England B as he thought it beneath him.His football knowledge fits neatly onto the end of a pin
He spoke about this quite recently, saying how much he regretted it.

Still a bit of a knob, though.
by Fretters
Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Catering Longside
Replies: 202
Views: 15905

Re: The Catering Longside

We go to the Woodsman pre and post-match and they now sell pies (£3, cash only). Definitely no need to pay the Turf prices now. Also an offy across the road for water and half time snacks!
by Fretters
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:38 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Do you approve of these in-stadium messages?
Replies: 42
Views: 3372

Re: Do you approve of these in-stadium messages?

This is kind’ve my point. I very much doubt that anyone WANTING to commit those acts, will be raking note of the screen. John, I'm more concerned by you inventing words! Kind've? :D Seriously though, I noticed it when I got to my seat, but not after that really. As people have said, it shows the PL...
by Fretters
Sat Sep 23, 2023 3:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Todays Football
Replies: 109
Views: 5476

Re: Todays Football

Norwich 4-0 down at Plymouth.
by Fretters
Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:32 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonights football 20-09
Replies: 34
Views: 2601

Re: Tonights football 20-09

Watford v West Brom was 2-2 after 23 minutes and finished that way. The Championship is weird!
by Fretters
Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley Penalties
Replies: 29
Views: 2789

Re: Burnley Penalties

Bordeauxclaret wrote:
Wed Sep 20, 2023 2:48 pm
Andre Gray at Reading in 2016 I would guess.
You could be right. Was that when they were messing with the penalty spot?