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by Colburn_Claret
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Policy on taking babies on Turf Moor
Replies: 104
Views: 2635

Re: Policy on taking babies on Turf Moor

I was sat next to a young couple with a baby in a papoose a couple of games ago. The baby only looked about 3 weeks old, I asked if it was their first game, and they said it was their second.
I don't know any official policy, but if this baby was allowed in then any baby will.
Good luck to them.
by Colburn_Claret
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Roberts for Burnley v Roberts for Wales
Replies: 31
Views: 2054

Re: Roberts for Burnley v Roberts for Wales

He always had more licence at Swansea and for Wales. I still like him, and he had many good games for us, but never quite hit those heights. It has to be down to how we used him, We'll never know if he could do that in our systems, but probably not consistently.
by Colburn_Claret
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Internationals 26-3-24
Replies: 98
Views: 2318

Re: Internationals 26-3-24

He won the ball?
by Colburn_Claret
Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley away - 1970's quiz question
Replies: 21
Views: 977

Re: Burnley away - 1970's quiz question

Alan Stevenson in goal
by Colburn_Claret
Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Will Norris
Replies: 15
Views: 1838

Re: Will Norris

That Liverpool game he looked frightened to death, even before a ball had been kicked, then played like he was.

I'm glad he's having another good season and wish him well.
by Colburn_Claret
Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: This is my worst season ever
Replies: 54
Views: 2823

Re: This is my worst season ever

Yesterday I went out with ten other Clarets for a few beers just be sociable of course Inevitably season tickets were discussed . I mention this because the investors just don’t get why everyone is concerned. We talked about our worst ever season . 1986 /1987 was of course in the running But let’s ...
by Colburn_Claret
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Club or country
Replies: 59
Views: 1958

Re: Club or country

1. Burnley stay up 2. Burnley win FA Cup It ain’t even close…. So many disappointing tournaments (false dawns) with England, culminating with the current ‘destroyer of all things positive’ ensuring we continue to lose the big games from winning positions. If this frightened buffoon was in charge of...
by Colburn_Claret
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Average Player Ratings
Replies: 28
Views: 1143

Re: Average Player Ratings

Typical of this season as a whole that 3 of the top 4 have missed most of it.
Swings and roundabouts, we're due some good luck.
by Colburn_Claret
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: what is YOUR favourite era watching the Clarets ?
Replies: 57
Views: 1969

Re: what is YOUR favourite era watching the Clarets ?

Jimmy Adamson, so close to being top of the tree again but what a ride the journey was.
by Colburn_Claret
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Independent Football Regulator
Replies: 30
Views: 1615

Re: Independent Football Regulator

There has to be some regulation, has to be, and the Premier League have shown again this week with Forrest and Everton, that they just aren't willing to upset the clubs. Without regulation what is to stop every club doing a Leeds, spending millions you don't have and then happily paying 10p in the P...
by Colburn_Claret
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:22 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Club or country
Replies: 59
Views: 1958

Re: Club or country

Burnley always. International football isn't the same as in the 60s, 70s. The format of competitions. The number of International breaks and friendlies. Their impact on the league programme, and the potential to dilute the league even further. The money grabbing attitude of FIFA and UEFA. Southgate ...
by Colburn_Claret
Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who says we can't win anything
Replies: 5
Views: 960

Who says we can't win anything

Sky Sports showing a video of the worse XG misses of the season. Fofano's miss is second only, to Koleosho's miss, also against Brentford but away. We really like to make life difficult for ourselves. On a positive note, Haaland is also on the list, and I do like a striker that can carry the can and...
by Colburn_Claret
Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arijanet Muric
Replies: 342
Views: 13164

Re: Arijanet Muric

I think it’s entirely reasonable they booed what was an obvious poor decision to keep playing him and they should be congratulated if you are right in your suspicions that was the reason Muric was selected yesterday. It's never right to boo our own players, whatever failings or shortcomings they mi...
by Colburn_Claret
Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The objective for the rest of the season
Replies: 86
Views: 4736

Re: The objective for the rest of the season

Consolidate.
We're still going down, but relegation playing like we have the last few weeks please. We need some positivity to take into next season.
by Colburn_Claret
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Arijanet Muric
Replies: 342
Views: 13164

Re: Arijanet Muric

It's just frustrating that he hasn't been given a chance before yesterday. It could have gone tits up, and there's no guarantee that playing Muric all season would have put us in a better position in the league, but after his performances last season he deserved the opportunity. It should have been ...
by Colburn_Claret
Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley vs Brentford - MATCH THREAD
Replies: 446
Views: 11325

Re: Burnley vs Brentford - MATCH THREAD

This is where a manager earns his coin.

VK needs to get us to up the tempo, and cut the silly errors.
by Colburn_Claret
Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley vs Brentford - MATCH THREAD
Replies: 446
Views: 11325

Re: Burnley vs Brentford - MATCH THREAD

Stats suggest we are sitting back, why against 10 men.

Brentford are always going to give it a go, why encourage them. We are so poor at managing games.
by Colburn_Claret
Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley vs Brentford - MATCH THREAD
Replies: 446
Views: 11325

Re: Burnley vs Brentford - MATCH THREAD

SS saying var couldn't provide the pictures, that's why the delay.
by Colburn_Claret
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:29 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Joey’s in bother again
Replies: 394
Views: 27325

Re: Joey’s in bother again

There is no right or wrong in this, just childish individuals having a spat.
The difference is Joey knows its just a childish spat, Vine thinks it matters.

Pathetic really, if I was a judge I'd just tell them to grow up, but damages, ********.
by Colburn_Claret
Fri Mar 15, 2024 2:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Reading FC x Wycombe Vultures debacle...
Replies: 35
Views: 2032

Re: Reading FC x Wycombe Vultures debacle...

Meant to add (cannot edit) - A single PL player transfer could quite literally fund a lower league club for years upon years, it's wrong to witness a 153-year-old club crumble because of a questionable owner. It just doesn't sit right with me - surely changes are needed? It doesn't sit right with m...
by Colburn_Claret
Sun Mar 10, 2024 4:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Ham United V The Clarets 2pm KO
Replies: 617
Views: 18847

Re: West Ham United V The Clarets 2pm KO

Confidence tho in general is shot so even a 2-0 lead is fragile. Hopefully the generally good performance against Bournemouth (score aside!) and todays draw at a decent West Ham helps restore a bit of confidence. Upwards and onwards! Believe me, I hope so, but it's Kompanys job to instil the confid...
by Colburn_Claret
Sun Mar 10, 2024 4:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Ham United V The Clarets 2pm KO
Replies: 617
Views: 18847

Re: West Ham United V The Clarets 2pm KO

We could have won that. We matched a team playing in Europe. Much better performance. Obviously you'll all focus on the negatives, that's what you all do. It's wrong to focus on the negatives, but you can't ignore them either. It was a good display wasted because of a lack of ********. It happens, ...
by Colburn_Claret
Sun Mar 10, 2024 4:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Ham United V The Clarets 2pm KO
Replies: 617
Views: 18847

Re: West Ham United V The Clarets 2pm KO

In our 2 games against the Hammers we had 6 pts after 85 minutes, and are lucky to end up with 1. It speaks volumes for our season that this is the norm.

And what have we learnt since the home game, absolutely bugger all. Hang your head Kompany.
by Colburn_Claret
Sun Mar 10, 2024 3:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Ham United V The Clarets 2pm KO
Replies: 617
Views: 18847

Re: West Ham United V The Clarets 2pm KO

It's all about bottle, Luton could fill a bath tub, we couldn't soak a hanky. It's just so predictable that I can't even get upset.
by Colburn_Claret
Sun Mar 10, 2024 1:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PL Prediction League - All Fixtures and Updates - WEEK 29 PREDICTIONS
Replies: 1469
Views: 118072

Re: PL Prediction League - All Fixtures and Updates - WEEK 27 PREDICTIONS

Saturday March 9th. Man-Utd v Everton Bournemouth v Sheffield United Crystal Palace v Luton Wolves v Fulham Arsenal v Brentford Just creep into the top league and forget Sunday 10th March Aston Villa v Spurs 2-2 Brighton v Nottingham Forest 2-1 West Ham v Burnley 4-1 Bowen 16 mins Liverpool v Man-Ci...
by Colburn_Claret
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Recruitment
Replies: 35
Views: 2005

Re: Recruitment

There are many angles to recruitment. Part is to identify undervalued talent. Which I believe we have succeeded at. Even those struggling have shown they have the technical ability to be assets, but young players, in a new team, in a new league, in a different country, are going to take time to sett...
by Colburn_Claret
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Team bonding.
Replies: 36
Views: 3386

Re: Team bonding.

Tricky Trevor wrote:
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:10 pm
One of the major problems with signing so many youngsters, from so many locations. Team building takes time and after promotion we didn’t have any.
And/or a leader on the pitch to guide them.
by Colburn_Claret
Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Joshua v Ngannou
Replies: 52
Views: 2218

Re: Joshua v Ngannou

Boxing would have been finished as a sport if AJ had lost. Its credibility would have vanished. That last punch was thrown from so far back it was almost in the next room, and he still didn't see it coming. That said nobody would like that landing on their chin. As someone else alluded, AJ either bo...
by Colburn_Claret
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Unpopular opinions
Replies: 126
Views: 5862

Re: Unpopular opinions

It's never one thing, always a combination of several issues. Kompany has to hold his hand up to some of those issues. Trafford isn't better than Muric, Muric might not be better than him either, but at least Trafford has had the opportunity. Part of management is motivation and man management, and ...
by Colburn_Claret
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Kompany quote
Replies: 161
Views: 7314

Re: Kompany quote

Mansfield claret wrote:
Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:43 pm
Is it not just his way of saying that it's been his hardest season and he's learning from it?
That might be so, but if he's learned something it's difficult to see what.
by Colburn_Claret
Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wooden spoon derby
Replies: 30
Views: 2446

Re: Wooden spoon derby

1st goal wins, because neither team has what it takes to make a fight back.
by Colburn_Claret
Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonight’s Football
Replies: 180
Views: 4180

Re: Blades v Gunners

Let me clarify my stance without implying a dispute, which is why I prefaced my comment with "I think" to express it as merely my viewpoint rather than an argument. In my opinion, had Leicester and Leeds, who were relegated last season, been part of this Premier League season, they would have outpe...
by Colburn_Claret
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: Yet another home defeat for the Clarets
Replies: 35
Views: 2534

Re: REPORT: Yet another home defeat for the Clarets

Tony I just cannot believe fans pay to go in, claim they support our team then start chanting Muric's name whenever Trafford hesitates or makes a mistake. We do have some senseless morons. I have heard it myself at other games. Not his fault he is in the firing line, but yesterday he looked distinc...
by Colburn_Claret
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tonight’s Football
Replies: 180
Views: 4180

Re: Blades v Gunners

I dont think the gulf is widening. Two out the three teams who were promoted last last season completely cocked up. Thats all. Luton came up with the most sensible approach, don't take any risks, invest wisely and then take the money and run. Can't you accept that you are both right. You are right ...
by Colburn_Claret
Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The next Nathan Tella
Replies: 58
Views: 3718

Re: The next Nathan Tella

They are already at the club. Koleosho, odobert, Tresor. There is a huge gulf in class between pl and championship and we are in that ghost league at the moment. These players will do very well in the championship for a season They need their spirits lifting first, confidence is key to a players pe...
by Colburn_Claret
Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Squad for next season, STAY OR GO
Replies: 53
Views: 3169

Re: Squad for next season, STAY OR GO

KEBFC not far off, but the biggest question isnt who stays or goes, but who we get in to fill the obvious gaps on the pitch. Without a leader these players could drop right through the championship. With leadership the could bounce straight back. Quality players, looking very average, and getting wo...
by Colburn_Claret
Sun Mar 03, 2024 7:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fans turning on each other
Replies: 66
Views: 5192

Re: Fans turning on each other

There's a fine line between frustration and anger, it needs to be walked carefully.
It's wrong to turn on the players and other fans, yet this season is so bad, so very bad, you either accept it, or blow a gasket.
Try and remember we all care, we just show it in different ways.
by Colburn_Claret
Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clarets vs Bournemouth - Match Thread
Replies: 472
Views: 10455

Re: Clarets vs Bournemouth - Match Thread

morninbob wrote:
Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:27 pm
Wherever you stand on the Trafford debate, keep playing him isn't doing anything for his long term development.
Agreed

It doesn't do anything positive for Muric either.
by Colburn_Claret
Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: PL Prediction League - All Fixtures and Updates - WEEK 29 PREDICTIONS
Replies: 1469
Views: 118072

Re: PL Prediction League - All Fixtures and Updates - WEEK 26 PREDICTIONS

Saturday March 2nd Brentford v Chelsea 1-2 Everton v West Ham 2-1 Fulham v Brighton 2-1 Newcastle v Wolves 3-1 Nottingham Forest v Liverpool 1-3 Spurs v Crystal Palace 3-1 Luton v Aston Villa 2-3 Sunday 3rd March Burnley v Bournemouth 1-2 Solanke 43 mins Man-City v Man-Utd 3-2 Monday 4th March Sheff...
by Colburn_Claret
Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: First three April fixtures will not be televised
Replies: 17
Views: 1809

Re: ARTICLE: First three April fixtures will not be televised

ceborame wrote:
Tue Feb 27, 2024 7:27 pm
The Relegation Will Not Be Televised
Gil Scott Heron couldn't have said it better himself
by Colburn_Claret
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Assisted dying
Replies: 77
Views: 2713

Re: Assisted dying

I would say it depends on the individual person and their competence to make the decision.
I don't think it should be granted to anybody who isn't suffering great pain, being bored is no reason to top yourself, or even generally feeling sorry for yourself.
by Colburn_Claret
Thu Feb 29, 2024 11:57 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chairman Pace
Replies: 87
Views: 4817

Re: Chairman Pace

Isn’t it time that chairman Pace comes from under his rock and faces up to the position we are in and we are likely to go down as one of worst teams to ever to play in the Premier League our home record is abysmal as is our points total. What as happened to the BFC (not this team)who Neil Warnock s...
by Colburn_Claret
Thu Feb 29, 2024 11:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Fan's Voice
Replies: 106
Views: 5181

Re: Fan's Voice

I can understand her frustration, but she doesn't speak for me.
by Colburn_Claret
Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK’s Strategy: Are We Witnessing A Failing Experiment?
Replies: 215
Views: 8259

Re: ALK’s Strategy: Are We Witnessing A Failing Experiment?

I'm sorry Colburn but this is just profoundly wrong in every way. Debt is common because cash is a resource and can be used to grow the business. Dent incurred buying shares is not a resource. When it's the Glazers buying United it's manageable risk - when it's ALK buying Burnley it's a totally dif...
by Colburn_Claret
Tue Feb 27, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK’s Strategy: Are We Witnessing A Failing Experiment?
Replies: 215
Views: 8259

Re: ALK’s Strategy: Are We Witnessing A Failing Experiment?

I agree with this to a degree and you are correct about debt being common place. From the other point or view people can also see this in very much a black and white way without the intricacies of debt and ownership structure, leveraging buyouts etc. Previously the club had no debt Now we do. It’s ...
by Colburn_Claret
Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK’s Strategy: Are We Witnessing A Failing Experiment?
Replies: 215
Views: 8259

Re: ALK’s Strategy: Are We Witnessing A Failing Experiment?

All the talk of debt is distorting the argument. I'm like McCawber, I don't like it at all. That said in the business world debt is common, and what matters is is the debt serviceable. After 3 years of complaints, there's still no evidence that ALK aren't in control of the finances. If the possibili...
by Colburn_Claret
Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:05 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Simple vote for Kompany to stay or go…no debate
Replies: 424
Views: 14735

Re: Simple vote for Kompany to stay or go…no debate

Stay

He has his work cut out raising the morale of these young players, but so would any replacement.

The mistakes we made are easily overcome with a good window, and VK has enough credit in the bank for last seasons incredible campaign.
by Colburn_Claret
Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK’s Strategy: Are We Witnessing A Failing Experiment?
Replies: 215
Views: 8259

Re: ALK’s Strategy: Are We Witnessing A Failing Experiment?

Westleigh wrote:
Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:07 pm
On that assumption then there wouldn’t be half as many sacked managers if they all got a free pass after relegation to rectify it the season after,sorry Vegas that’s not how it works.
Dyche did, twice, and we were rewarded for it.
by Colburn_Claret
Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK’s Strategy: Are We Witnessing A Failing Experiment?
Replies: 215
Views: 8259

Re: ALK’s Strategy: Are We Witnessing A Failing Experiment?

Can’t imagine them throwing any profit they make into improving the squad for next season after last summer’s horrendous transfer window,if they stick to the buy low and sell high policy they’re going to have to hang on to a lot of the squad and hope they miraculously improve. It depends how you lo...
by Colburn_Claret
Mon Feb 26, 2024 3:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ALK’s Strategy: Are We Witnessing A Failing Experiment?
Replies: 215
Views: 8259

Re: ALK’s Strategy: Are We Witnessing A Failing Experiment?

That's just not true at all and for a number of reasons. 1- We had money, we just didn't invest it in the squad. We used it to buy ourselves. 2- We had no debt, not only did we have money, we actually had 0 debt. We could have leveraged some just as ALK have, we'd have been in a much better positio...