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- Mon Apr 22, 2024 2:24 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Seat swap process
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1125
Re: Seat swap process
I got there just before 9 and it took over an hr to reach the counter but they sorted everything I needed without fuss About an hour and 15mins for me to reach the counter but managed to get sorted pretty quickly with the requested 3 seats 7 rows nearer to the pitch in the BL and no metal column pa...
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 9:44 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Seat swap process
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1125
Re: Seat swap process
For anyone thinking of calling in to the ticket office this morning, just to let you know there's a bit of a queue to get in at the moment.
Been here about 25 mins so far and just reached bottom of the ramp.
Been here about 25 mins so far and just reached bottom of the ramp.
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 11:40 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Dull man's club.
- Replies: 101
- Views: 5716
Re: Dull man's club.
For ease of storage and carrying about my person for shopping I find folding plastic carrier bags into handy pocket size triangles most beneficial.
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 9:53 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Taffy
- Replies: 155
- Views: 6664
Re: Taffy
Very sad news.
A great player and a true Burnley legend
Deepest sympathies to all Leighton's family and friends.
RIP 'Super Taff'
A great player and a true Burnley legend
Deepest sympathies to all Leighton's family and friends.
RIP 'Super Taff'
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 5:50 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Derek Underwood
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1086
Re: Derek Underwood
Sad to hear.
In the early/mid 70's when I first became hooked on cricket he was one of the great bowlers I used to love to watch.
With an elegant smooth bowling action and almost unplayable on a damp wicket.
RIP 'Deadly Derek'
In the early/mid 70's when I first became hooked on cricket he was one of the great bowlers I used to love to watch.
With an elegant smooth bowling action and almost unplayable on a damp wicket.
RIP 'Deadly Derek'
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 2:18 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: A movie title for BFC this season
- Replies: 96
- Views: 2972
Re: A movie title for BFC this season
Titanic (cock up)
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 2:57 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: The Lost Art of Not Knowing Things
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2120
Re: The Lost Art of Not Knowing Things
As a wise man once said "better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and leave no doubt"
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 12:59 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: So who's renewed their ST?
- Replies: 290
- Views: 14328
Re: So who's renewed their ST?
Yep, just been down to ticket office this morning to renew mine and my grandsons ST's I always pay for grandsons straight away in one go (U18) but mines on DD - I mentioned I'd be 65 before start of next season and the guy said DD would automatically be adjusted to lower price and we'd both be sent ...
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:35 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Burnley vs Wolves
- Replies: 338
- Views: 11847
Re: Burnley vs Wolves
Never a free kick but should have defended it better
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 2:58 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Referee confirmed for Everton game
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2307
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 2:55 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Bets for tonight
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1268
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:40 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: what is YOUR favourite era watching the Clarets ?
- Replies: 72
- Views: 2879
Re: what is YOUR favourite era watching the Clarets ?
My answer has changed about 6 times thinking about this one... The early 70's under Jimmy Adamson.. the promotion to the Championship season under Stan.. the promotion season under Coyle... 23 undefeated under SD, the incredible 1st season under VK.. Think overall it's probably the Sean Dyche era fo...
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:23 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: 007
- Replies: 47
- Views: 2595
Re: 007
Claes Bang was very good in the BBC Dracula series on TV a little while back and I always thought he would make a good Bond - certainly has a bit of the classic Bond look about him..
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:28 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Parking at Sainsburys
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1077
Re: Parking at Sainsburys
Had to nip into TK Maxx the other day and noticed the signs there saying 3hrs parking which if you got there at 7:15 would mean you had until 10:15 to get back and get out I'd be wary parking on TK Maxx car park for a night match as I think the 3 hours free parking only applies during TK Maxx and H...
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:47 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: inane lyrics
- Replies: 56
- Views: 2701
Re: inane lyrics
Life - Des'ree
I don't want to see a ghost
It's a sight that I fear most
I'd rather have a piece of toast
And watch the evening news
I don't want to see a ghost
It's a sight that I fear most
I'd rather have a piece of toast
And watch the evening news
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 8:55 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Positive Thread
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1319
Re: Positive Thread
Couldn't be bothered going today after the dreadful performances lately . Taking my lad , tickets, train fare, beer and food - saved approx £250 . Same here. Palace away was one of the games I'd earmarked to attend with a long weekend away in the Capital with Mrs VC as soon as the fixtures came out...
- Thu Feb 22, 2024 1:01 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Netflix / Prime recommendations
- Replies: 571
- Views: 66323
Re: Netflix / Prime recommendations
The War Below on Netflix.
Set during WW1 and based on the true story of the British missions to tunnel under 'no mans land' and plant explosives beneath the German troops.
Set during WW1 and based on the true story of the British missions to tunnel under 'no mans land' and plant explosives beneath the German troops.
- Mon Feb 12, 2024 6:08 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Glen Little Shirt
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1584
Re: Glen Little Shirt
I realise that and wasn't suggesting she would, I was just thinking she might be willing/able to contact Glen on the OP's behalf.
- Mon Feb 12, 2024 1:23 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Glen Little Shirt
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1584
Re: Glen Little Shirt
Might be worth having a word with or messaging the landlady (Justine I think it is) at The Royal Dyche as she might be able to help put you in touch with Glen.
He was doing a Q & A session there not so long ago so presumably she has his contact details.
He was doing a Q & A session there not so long ago so presumably she has his contact details.
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:46 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Kick off after a goal.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2015
Re: Kick off after a goal.
Is it an advantage though?
We've kicked off 50 times after conceding a goal this season, doesn't seem to have helped us much
We've kicked off 50 times after conceding a goal this season, doesn't seem to have helped us much
- Tue Feb 06, 2024 12:00 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Private Pike RIP
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2102
Re: Private Pike RIP
Gerry Anderson UFO fans may recall Michael Raystron was in one of the best episodes of the 2 series (The Sound of Silence).
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:18 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Private Pike RIP
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2102
Re: Private Pike RIP
Remember hearing a radio interview with Ian Lavender a few years ago.. He mentioned he was once doing a live stage play and a line from one of the other actors happened to be "what's your name?" He said before his character got a chance to answer someone in the audience shouted out "don't tell him ...
- Sat Feb 03, 2024 8:18 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Searched going in
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2371
Re: Searched going in
Must have caught everyone on the hop..distortiondave wrote: ↑Sat Feb 03, 2024 6:46 pmI remember being searched at Union Berlin and they found a wooden frog in my dads jacket and to this day none of us know why it was there.
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 1:57 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Pancreatic cancer
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2007
Re: Pancreatic cancer
Hi Tom, no sadly, I don't think survival rates have improved significantly - apparently only around 10% of patients with an early diagnosis survive up to 5 years (of course there are always exceptions, Apple founder Steve Jobs for example lasted 7 years). From my very limited research on the subject...
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:26 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Pancreatic cancer
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2007
Re: Pancreatic cancer
Sorry for your loss Sackville and I can totally sympathise with everyone on this thread who had lost loved ones to this horrible disease.
My mum passed away from pancreatic cancer aged just 46 back in 1976 when sadly the chances of survival then after diagnosis was virtually nil
My mum passed away from pancreatic cancer aged just 46 back in 1976 when sadly the chances of survival then after diagnosis was virtually nil
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 12:39 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Parking Charge - Asda Burnley
- Replies: 158
- Views: 10422
Re: Parking Charge - Asda Burnley
It's currently 3 hours maximum on TK Maxx car park not 2 but yes , I agree you'd normally struggle to spend even 2 hours shopping in TK Maxx and/or Home Bargains alone.
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 2:47 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Parking Charge - Asda Burnley
- Replies: 158
- Views: 10422
Re: Parking Charge - Asda Burnley
Hmm, does seem a bit strange as going off that you haven't parked outside the allowed hours. These parking companies are very sneaky though - If you can, I'd pop back to the car park and just check the signage as the website info may be different to what's on the signage. I got done £100 on TK Maxx ...
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 2:22 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Parking Charge - Asda Burnley
- Replies: 158
- Views: 10422
Re: Parking Charge - Asda Burnley
can anyone work this one out? is it because i arrived just before 6? https://i.ibb.co/bgVp7hz/IMG-1606.jpg What time does the store open? If the car park is for customers only and the store doesn't open until 6 am then unfortunately they can claim you are not allowed to park on the car park when th...
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 1:20 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Hobbies outside of Football and Burnley FC
- Replies: 70
- Views: 3528
Re: Hobbies outside of Football and Burnley FC
Table Tennis couple of times a week
Used to enjoy snooker & pool but my right eye is FUBAR now so can't line a shot up!
Not much of a gamer but do enjoy an hour or so of old school Call of Duty or various sports games on the xbox360 now and then
Bit of part time ebaying for beer money
Used to enjoy snooker & pool but my right eye is FUBAR now so can't line a shot up!
Not much of a gamer but do enjoy an hour or so of old school Call of Duty or various sports games on the xbox360 now and then
Bit of part time ebaying for beer money
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 1:06 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Mumbai advice
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1189
Re: Mumbai advice
There's a guy called Karl Rock who has a YouTube channel that might be worth checking out. He's actually a New Zealander but he lives in India with his Indian wife and he makes lots of interesting travel vlogs around India (and other places) giving lots of helpful tips, insights and advice for touri...
- Mon Jan 15, 2024 3:24 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: World War II hero (RIP)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1027
Re: World War II hero (RIP)
Another of the 'Golden Generation' gone and very few still with us sadly.
A brave man and a remarkable life and career.
RIP Sir
A brave man and a remarkable life and career.
RIP Sir
- Mon Jan 15, 2024 2:02 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Ronnie O'Sullivan
- Replies: 69
- Views: 4643
Re: Ronnie O'Sullivan
Felt a bit sorry for Ali who'd played brilliantly all week to get to the final. I think it was losing that 15th frame when he had a good chance to go 8-7 ahead that really got to him along with the crowd becoming a bit unruly. I think Ronnie smelt blood from that point on and although he missed a fe...
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 11:20 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: 6 foot 6
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2577
Re: 6 foot 6
Read the thread title and now have a Johnny Cash song stuck in my head
"6 foot 6, he stood on the ground, he weighed 235 pounds. .."
"6 foot 6, he stood on the ground, he weighed 235 pounds. .."
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 1:29 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: It's CTs birthday
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2339
Re: It's CTs birthday
Many happy returns CT, hope you have a good day and an even better evening-UTC!
- Wed Jan 10, 2024 4:10 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: 24 Hours - Police Custody
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2099
Re: 24 Hours - Police Custody
Just finished watching the 2 parter -horrific is the word and such a cruel and needless waste of 2 young lives and almost a 3rd.
One of the accused (Nick) was particularly stone cold (apart from when he rang his daughter).
At least both the perps received very lengthy sentences.
One of the accused (Nick) was particularly stone cold (apart from when he rang his daughter).
At least both the perps received very lengthy sentences.
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 9:22 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: What's tonight's tipple ?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1266
Re: What's tonight's tipple ?
19 Crimes red wine, some Cava chilling in the fridge to see the new year in at midnight (if we manage to stay up that late )
Cheers and Happy New Year to Clarets everywhere
Cheers and Happy New Year to Clarets everywhere
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:51 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: January wishlist
- Replies: 201
- Views: 16204
Re: January wishlist
Don't know who fits the bill but someone with the leadership and footballing skills of Joey Barton but without the off- field tendancy to act like a bit of a knob.
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:21 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
- Replies: 74
- Views: 4589
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
A florists named 'Back to the Fuschia'
There used to be a hairdressers at Duke Bar named 'Curl up & Dye'
There used to be a hairdressers at Duke Bar named 'Curl up & Dye'
- Tue Dec 26, 2023 10:02 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Everton fans in home end
- Replies: 405
- Views: 65989
Re: Everton fans in home end
Was in Park View after game and over heard some people mentioning some ruckus in the JHU with Liverpool fans.
I was in the BL stand (but not in my normal seat) and was sat next to 3 guys who were obviously Liverpool fans but were very discreet and no bother at all.
- Sat Dec 23, 2023 9:12 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Best half of the season?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2581
Re: Best half of the season?
Needlessly gave the ball away a few times but overall we looked much more organised in defence 2nd half. A well deserved (if rather unexpected if we're honest) win against an in form side should hopefully give us some confidence going into what will undoubtedly be an even tougher test against Liverp...
- Wed Dec 13, 2023 5:36 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Christmas Tree Photos
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3125
Re: Christmas Tree Photos
All Mrs VC's work obviously
- Sun Dec 10, 2023 11:12 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Trafford, Man of the Match
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2521
Re: Trafford, Man of the Match
JT played a massive part in earning us a point yesterday and rightly received great support from the travelling Clarets who chanted his name during and after the game.
Hopefully it's a turning point for JT and the team and we can build on that going forward.
Hopefully it's a turning point for JT and the team and we can build on that going forward.
- Tue Dec 05, 2023 8:14 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Match Thread - Wolves v Burnley
- Replies: 605
- Views: 59776
Re: Match Thread - Wolves v Burnley
Conceded in last 5 mins of the half yet again
- Mon Nov 27, 2023 9:35 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: TV Gameshows
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4822
Re: TV Gameshows
Apart from re- runs of classic Bullseye, the only game-shows I watch these days are Pointless or The Chase. Not been on any game-shows but 2 former work colleagues of mine were on Pointless and actually got through to the Final on their 2nd attempt (didn't win the jackpot though) One of them also ap...
- Fri Nov 24, 2023 12:00 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: General Info - Brighton (a)
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2394
Re: General Info - Brighton (a)
Thanks worthingclaret, that sounds like a good option
- Thu Nov 23, 2023 10:38 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Black Friday
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3238
Re: Black Friday
Can't speak specifically for those shirts as don't have one but have a few England Umbro shirts and always get next size up as find Umbro sizing less generous than some other brands.FeedTheArf wrote: ↑Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:44 pmWhat's the sizing like on these?? Not had an Umbro one before.
- Tue Nov 21, 2023 1:55 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Gazza a Claret
- Replies: 51
- Views: 5139
Re: Gazza a Claret
Saw him play for Boro against us in the reserves at Turf Moor before he signed for us and he ran the show (or that’s what I was told as I was too young to remember). I was at that game and it's true Gazza looked a class above anyone else on the pitch that night. It's a shame his demons got the bett...
- Tue Nov 21, 2023 1:45 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: General Info - Brighton (a)
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2394
Re: General Info - Brighton (a)
Any away friendly pubs near or within decent walking distance of the ground?
We're stopping for a couple of nights near Brighton railway station and have been advised not to leave it too late to get train to the ground due to the queues.
We're stopping for a couple of nights near Brighton railway station and have been advised not to leave it too late to get train to the ground due to the queues.
- Wed Nov 15, 2023 12:05 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Do we need to help VK to get a win
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1551
Re: Do we need to help VK to get a win
I'm running out of ideas to help tbh... Tried wearing my lucky socks v Spurs - lost Tried wearing my lucky underpants v Chelsea - lost Tried wearing my lucky home shirt v Man Utd - lost Went for a (I thought) foolproof combination of wearing my lucky socks, lucky underpants and lucky shirt for Palac...
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 2:11 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: When's your tree going up?
- Replies: 74
- Views: 4198
Re: When's your tree going up?
This thread reminds me of a classic Gary Delaney joke...
Me in B&Q " "I'd like a 7 foot Christmas tree please"
B&Q assistant: "Are you going to put it up yourself?"
Me: "No, I was thinking the living room actually "
Me in B&Q " "I'd like a 7 foot Christmas tree please"
B&Q assistant: "Are you going to put it up yourself?"
Me: "No, I was thinking the living room actually "