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by Stalbansclaret
Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PSA Testing Saturday 23rd. Help please.
Replies: 43
Views: 2116

Re: PSA Testing Saturday 23rd. Help please.

Yes ..I haven't had my result yet but wasn't necessarily expecting it quite that quickly.
by Stalbansclaret
Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Weghorst
Replies: 129
Views: 6777

Re: Weghorst

Don’t think Dyche ever wanted him, Jackson dropped him and Kompany didn’t want him. I remember listening to the Monday Night Club football discussion programme on Radio 5 a few weeks after we signed Weghorst and when Dyche was a studio guest, He (Dyche) praised Weghorst to the skies for his attitud...
by Stalbansclaret
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:11 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cornet back if we survive?
Replies: 52
Views: 3144

Re: Cornet back if we survive?

Mansfield claret wrote:
Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:47 am
I would have thought Ralph Coates, Dave Thomas, Trevor Steven or Steven defour would finish higher in the list of skillful players
Robbie Blake
by Stalbansclaret
Sat Mar 16, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Brentford - Player Ratings
Replies: 136
Views: 7087

Re: Burnley v Brentford - Player Ratings

Muric 9
Assignon 8
O Shea 6
Esteve 7
Taylor 7
Cullen 8
Berge 7
Vitinho 8
Odobert 6
JBL 7
Fofana 7

Amdouni 5
by Stalbansclaret
Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tresor
Replies: 81
Views: 6322

Re: Tresor

The idea that he would "rip up" the Championship is based on what ? He's been awful whenever I've seen him ...I mean really, really terrible..... so this opinion seems to me to be just a hopeful fantasy. I accept that his stats in Belgium may offer some hope but the evidence of my own eyes suggest t...
by Stalbansclaret
Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tresor
Replies: 81
Views: 6322

Re: Tresor

Would be great news if we hadn’t (though from earlier reports I fear we have). I’m still angry about his “contribution” at home to Luton and really struggle to see him coming good. If, indeed, we have signed him I suppose he might be effective in the Championship but he comes across as really not wa...
by Stalbansclaret
Wed Feb 21, 2024 5:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chris Wilder
Replies: 50
Views: 4258

Re: Chris Wilder

Can't say I like Wilder and his narrow-eyed Tyke hard-man act very much. He made an absolute fool of himself with the sandwich incident and the Guardian football cartoonist David Squires made hay !.... https://www.theguardian.com/football/picture/2024/feb/06/david-squires-on-chris-wilder-the-other-e...
by Stalbansclaret
Tue Feb 20, 2024 12:58 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Parking on outskirts of London - tube station
Replies: 30
Views: 1518

Re: Parking on outskirts of London - tube station

Stanmore is the place, tube, easy parking and great getaway after This, though I'm not sure you can park for free on the street anywhere there whereas if you go to Canons Park, one stop down the Jubilee Line, Ive found that you can park on the residential streets round the back of the parade of sho...
by Stalbansclaret
Tue Feb 20, 2024 12:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Half time entertainment v Arsenal
Replies: 69
Views: 3355

Re: Half time entertainment v Arsenal

Have they not paid they’re Sky bill,most people like to check the Half time scores from other games but yet again TV blank at JHL lower concourse when it did come on just showed endless re runs of Arsenals goals. Absolutely Zero chance of any mobile phone signal at Turf moor so most times ,the firs...
by Stalbansclaret
Tue Feb 20, 2024 12:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Married to the game
Replies: 11
Views: 1641

Re: Married to the game

Toe-curling, not least his blouse ! As the caption says it's hard to imagine Dyche settling down to watch this !!
by Stalbansclaret
Tue Feb 20, 2024 12:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mission To Burnley Series 2
Replies: 62
Views: 3550

Re: Mission To Burnley Series 2

I'd think the fact that this season has been such a car crash makes it more likely that Sky will go ahead with a second series. Other than we Burnley fans there will surely be more interest amongst supporters of other clubs than there would be in watching another happy procession. I watched the Sund...
by Stalbansclaret
Mon Feb 19, 2024 4:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Half time entertainment v Arsenal
Replies: 69
Views: 3355

Re: Half time entertainment v Arsenal

The funniest HT entertainment I’ve ever witnessed was away at QPR a good few years back. Blokes were made dizzy by running repeatedly around a corner flag planted in the centre spot before setting off towards goal with a ball at their feet and attempting to score past a keeper. The dizziness made th...
by Stalbansclaret
Mon Feb 19, 2024 7:52 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Favourite films of all time
Replies: 123
Views: 4241

Re: Favourite films of all time

The Godfather
Godfather 2
Apocalypse Now
American Beauty
American History X
Twelve Angry Men
Brief Encounter
The Revenant
Everest
Sicario
by Stalbansclaret
Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Navalny has died
Replies: 51
Views: 3243

Navalny has died

Just seen a newsflash that the Russian opposition activist/politician has died in the gulag Putin put him in after his earlier attempt to poison him failed. Terrible news ….. what kind of world order have we created where a murderous tyrant like Putin is just allowed to continue killing anyone who o...
by Stalbansclaret
Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: When I flash my lights
Replies: 58
Views: 3436

Re: When I flash my lights

Err… okaaaaaaay !! I’m 62 and don’t think my faculties gave gone but given there is no standard “meaning” to someone flashing their lights I might well not be able to read your mind should we encounter each other on the road.
by Stalbansclaret
Mon Feb 12, 2024 12:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO BurnleyMickSouth
Replies: 16
Views: 2398

Re: FAO BurnleyMickSouth

I don't know you either Mick but Ive followed the stuff you post on here and would happily chip in a few quid if money is a barrier to you getting up here for a game. Ive recently relocated back up here after 40 years "down south' working and after a relationship break-up . I'm enjoying life here, t...
by Stalbansclaret
Mon Feb 12, 2024 7:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Single, child free and not lonely
Replies: 84
Views: 4955

Re: Single, child free and not lonely

I have two kids, now adults, and would not change that for the world. They are brilliant people and I love them and love spending time with them. However I will admit I never wanted to have kids …I actively dislike the way they completely take over your life and the level of anxiety and “competitive...
by Stalbansclaret
Sun Feb 11, 2024 8:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: AFCON Final
Replies: 16
Views: 949

Re: AFCON Final

Nigeria score against the run of play. 1-0. Stadium , and crowd, looks vast.
by Stalbansclaret
Sat Feb 10, 2024 10:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: VK pre-match presser v Liverpool
Replies: 31
Views: 3202

Re: VK pre-match presser v Liverpool

Postecoglu is already becoming noticeably less chirpy … he barely made eye contact in a post match interview I saw the other day.
by Stalbansclaret
Thu Feb 08, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Do you need a Dentist?
Replies: 40
Views: 2714

Re: Do you need a Dentist?

I've had this problem for a number of years since moving away and coming back. It's almost impossible to find a good practice taking on and even harder if it's an NHS practice. Not sure on your exact location but King street dentist whalley and Park house Accrington both taking on. Cheers ...I'm in...
by Stalbansclaret
Tue Feb 06, 2024 11:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Do you need a Dentist?
Replies: 40
Views: 2714

Re: Do you need a Dentist?

I’ve recently moved back to the area. Does anyone know a dentist’s practice in Pendle, or Burnley , which is taking on new patients ?
by Stalbansclaret
Mon Feb 05, 2024 6:10 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Fulham - Player Ratings
Replies: 115
Views: 6853

Re: Burnley v Fulham - Player Ratings

Apologies for my misunderstanding …can’t say I’d really considered the initial cross other than thinking Assignon should have hooked it clear but clearly thought it was a goal kick . Just watched it again and yes I’d agree Trafford could have claimed it ..the TV commentator thought the deflection of...
by Stalbansclaret
Mon Feb 05, 2024 5:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Fulham - Player Ratings
Replies: 115
Views: 6853

Re: Burnley v Fulham - Player Ratings

As the old guys used to say “He’d time to throw is cap on “ It’s not my style to denigrate other posters and no doubt you do possess good knowledge of football but if you truly think that it’s the keepers job to catch corners that far ahead of the front post you are honestly appearing not to unders...
by Stalbansclaret
Mon Feb 05, 2024 12:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Fulham - Player Ratings
Replies: 115
Views: 6853

Re: Burnley v Fulham - Player Ratings

Murger wrote:
Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:47 pm
The corner they scored from came from a cross he should’ve claimed.
Seriously ? You actually think that the ball had arrived at a point where it was the keeper's job to deal with it ? I'm sorry but that is just ridiculous.
by Stalbansclaret
Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Fulham - Player Ratings
Replies: 115
Views: 6853

Re: Burnley v Fulham - Player Ratings

The constant excuse making for Trafford is laughable. I have no agenda re Trafford whatsoever and certainly don’t feel to make “excuses”!. Rather than just state my post to be “laughable” maybe you could tell me what I have said that is incorrect ? What is “laughable” is the opinion of people who s...
by Stalbansclaret
Sat Feb 03, 2024 9:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley v Fulham - Player Ratings
Replies: 115
Views: 6853

Re: Burnley v Fulham - Player Ratings

I genuinely didn't think he was at fault. Both goals are **** poor defending. I'm not a Trafford bum boy, but I didn't believe he was culpable today tbf. First goal …. Not his fault in a million years. Odobert loses his man after a half-hearted attempt at tracking and two defenders (one was Berge) ...
by Stalbansclaret
Fri Feb 02, 2024 10:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: One club man
Replies: 27
Views: 1455

Re: One club man

ClaretAndJew wrote:
Fri Feb 02, 2024 10:56 pm
They don't owe you their time.
They kind of do ! Not that that really matters when the poster is just referring to decency and good manners.
Mind you I don’t think there is any evidence indicating our players would behave poorly in this respect is there ?
by Stalbansclaret
Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: If Kompany had of played for Klopp
Replies: 15
Views: 1199

Re: If Kompany had of played for Klopp

Unnecessary “of”
by Stalbansclaret
Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Team for Fulham
Replies: 100
Views: 5181

Re: Team for Fulham

The main reason we're where we are I'm afraid, but as the saying goes, wouldn't do for us all to be the same, could be anybody for me not just muric, as long as it's not this one. You're perfectly entitled to your opinion as to the relative merits of Trafford and Muric but to say that Trafford is "...
by Stalbansclaret
Tue Jan 30, 2024 9:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: To Catch a Copper
Replies: 5
Views: 1635

Re: To Catch a Copper

Not sure how you can catch many out. They know the law inside out and what to say in any interview. They would have to be overwhelming evidence against them. Anyone who watched the detective series on the BBC will have seen the pc who was working with the drug gang in Rochdale. She had rung the gan...
by Stalbansclaret
Mon Jan 29, 2024 7:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New ground
Replies: 171
Views: 9024

Re: New ground

PS. I agree about the WiFi mind you !
by Stalbansclaret
Mon Jan 29, 2024 7:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New ground
Replies: 171
Views: 9024

Re: New ground

Bit of a daft thread this I think. I mean it’s obviously a pipe dream financially but what’s all the angst re Turf Moor about? I go on for a couple of hours to watch us play and it serves its purpose fine as far as I’m concerned. I’ve been to numerous of the newer stadiums around and, leaving aside ...
by Stalbansclaret
Sat Jan 27, 2024 11:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Goal Keeper Protection
Replies: 18
Views: 1525

Re: Goal Keeper Protection

I shouldnt bite I know but such buffoonery winds me up too much. Just watch it man !! …Trafford is watching the ball getting himself into position to jump when Adebayo backs into him and impedes him. WTF is that to do with being “cowardly” ? He was fouled (obstructed), it really is as simple as that.
by Stalbansclaret
Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pancreatic cancer
Replies: 23
Views: 1950

Re: Pancreatic cancer

My mum died from pancreatic cancer in 2016. She went from being outwardly healthy to passing away in about 3 months. I think it’s about the worst form of cancer in terms of survivability as things stand. Very sorry to hear of your own loss.
by Stalbansclaret
Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:31 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Actual Transfer News - NO BICKERING or pointless debates...
Replies: 386
Views: 50967

Re: Actual Transfer News - NO BICKERING or pointless debates...

burnley007 wrote:
Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:29 am
https://www.footballinsider247.com/sour ... -cochrane/

not sure about this one...
If he’s as good as Terry I’d take him !
by Stalbansclaret
Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:30 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: No sign of Culvert work being completed
Replies: 158
Views: 18157

Re: No sign of Culvert work being completed

But not as safe. It's bad enough driving round East Lancs in a car, never mind on a bike. This. Cycling does have obvious benefits but for me the miserable experience it offers in wet or windy weather and the obvious vulnerability to accidents mean I’ll carry on walking or using the car thanks. Gav...
by Stalbansclaret
Tue Jan 23, 2024 11:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Luke McNally
Replies: 33
Views: 3352

Re: Luke McNally

ClaretTony wrote:
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:25 pm
It was a loan until the end of the season after which he automatically returned to us
But surely he could have been loaned out to them again this season ? A bit like McAtee going back to Sheff U again on loan this season.
by Stalbansclaret
Tue Jan 23, 2024 11:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Post Office enquiry, daily on utube!
Replies: 6
Views: 597

Re: Post Office enquiry, daily on utube!

It’s very interesting. Been listening to the BBC Sounds 18 part programme about this and it’s truly shocking. Having worked for a big corporate for a number of years I’ve seen the dangers of “Group-think” that arise when people working for an organisation are too fearful of their job or prospects be...
by Stalbansclaret
Sat Jan 20, 2024 11:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Substitute Goal Involvements
Replies: 14
Views: 696

Re: Substitute Goal Involvements

Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:
Sat Jan 20, 2024 11:27 am
Totally agree the strange point being the substitutions last season seemed to do the exact opposite.
Mainly Benson !
by Stalbansclaret
Sat Jan 20, 2024 7:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hobbies outside of Football and Burnley FC
Replies: 70
Views: 3385

Re: Hobbies outside of Football and Burnley FC

Padiham FC must be really bad if they class as “outside of football” !!

Reading …esp espionage novels but all sorts really
Playing guitar (badly)
Walking …Pendle is a great area for this
Travel…always planning the next trip
Weirdly I also like visiting antique/vintage shops
by Stalbansclaret
Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ref watch on Sky
Replies: 267
Views: 13353

Re: Ref watch on Sky

bumba wrote:
Wed Jan 17, 2024 5:58 pm
That's how they saw it and VAR agreed. The more I see it tho the more I realise what a mess Trafford made of it
You really must be trying incredibly hard to interpret it that way
by Stalbansclaret
Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Online banking using a smartphone…
Replies: 90
Views: 4514

Re: Online banking using a smartphone…

Banking hubs already exist, suspect it's not through choice but a nudge www.cashaccess.co.uk/hubs The Pendle MP has been trumpeting on social media recently that one is going to open in Barnoldswick. Personally I struggle to see why anyone, bar maybe a business paying in cash, really needs to go in...
by Stalbansclaret
Tue Jan 16, 2024 10:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ref watch on Sky
Replies: 267
Views: 13353

Re: Ref watch on Sky

There doesn’t seem to be anywhere in that clip where the VAR and his assistant are applying the laws of the game. Waffling on about the keeper being able to jump and use his hands instead, which has absolutely no relevance. They don’t seem to be following a logical procedure. Spot on. If they’d app...
by Stalbansclaret
Tue Jan 16, 2024 8:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Online banking using a smartphone…
Replies: 90
Views: 4514

Re: Online banking using a smartphone…

What is the current interest rate for a ‘standard/normal/everyday’ Chase savings account? Thanks Currently 4.1pc . I agree with the posts above that Chase is a brilliant online bank. The app works superbly, they pay decent interest rates on savings and it’s easy to speak to someone if for some reas...
by Stalbansclaret
Mon Jan 15, 2024 12:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The season has made me more angry than i have ever been!
Replies: 85
Views: 4763

Re: The season has made me more angry than i have ever been!

Last season was as good as it can get being a football fan. This season is the opposite........We have a fundamental problem as a club in that we can afford the players to out-football teams of Championship standard playing VK's preferred style of possession based football but can't afford anywhere ...
by Stalbansclaret
Sat Jan 13, 2024 12:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TRAFFORD
Replies: 808
Views: 29826

Re: TRAFFORD

People can moan all they want on here about VAR and injustices but you know deep down it was just absolute pony from Trafford. All those who were complaining about our tough run of home fixtures earlier in the season now upset because our weak keeper has cost us 2 points against a side they said we...
by Stalbansclaret
Fri Jan 12, 2024 11:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TRAFFORD
Replies: 808
Views: 29826

Re: TRAFFORD

So you think because he’s 6 foot odd he has the ability to magically pass through the body of someone of similar size who deliberately backs into him? OK then , but I give up.
by Stalbansclaret
Fri Jan 12, 2024 11:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: TRAFFORD
Replies: 808
Views: 29826

Re: TRAFFORD

Adebayo is still moving backwards into Trafford when they collide. Trafford is running out to get the ball and Adebayo steps back across and into him in an obvious piece of obstruction. How anyone can possibly blame Trafford for that mystifies me. I do get the argument that he might have been better...
by Stalbansclaret
Fri Jan 12, 2024 11:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Amdouni
Replies: 93
Views: 3651

Re: Amdouni

Hmm....not so sure. My brother and I call him "the nearly man" because so many times he nearly beats his man or nearly finds the right touch. He does provide threat however and, of course, he scored tonight.
by Stalbansclaret
Fri Jan 12, 2024 11:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sorry, But Muric Keeps That Out
Replies: 18
Views: 1148

Re: Sorry, But Muric Keeps That Out

He couldn't get near enough to use his arms because Adebayo did an NFL-level block on him aka obstruction in football language.