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Echo all of the above - an amazing city, been serveral times. Mitte as mentioned has some amazing bars, we also like going to Kreuzberg which was where the likes of Bowie and Iggy Pop used to hang out (was once one of the poorest neighbourhoods in Berlin). Now it’s quite artsy and studenty but there...

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Thanks Tom! Much appreciated mate!

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Just giving this a little bump. We're about £85 from our original fundraising target of £2,500 that's being split between Andy's Man Club, The Barry Kilby Prostate Cancer Appeal and BX Brussels (a charity set up by Vincent Kompany). The van with bikes is departing Turf Moor tomorrow at about 11am an...

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So that would be this chap then https://hk.linkedin.com/in/justin-kuok-b8a95625?challengeId=AQGggUIUUg31wwAAAY7dYGJzaG8c6p2_Ct1LdFXyVW-8YQMmScVeb68sazByewMWabECzULoXfkqvdqzI5kwZkpnz2esYaxf4A&submissionId=7ec6a3dc-6f31-c617-3cc7-69e1400bee46&challengeSource=AgHNNB8in0J3OQAAAY7dYGvKnJgFAPsAAgjftOw7yC...

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Interesting CP… post mentions the new talents and a certain Burnley-born fashion designer Aitor Throup. Could be in for very some interesting new merch if Aitor is involved.

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There’s certainly some interesting names showing themselves as ‘investors’. Eugene Kan and Sean Wong both appear to be big players in the fashion world (Kan was editorial director of Hypebeast which I’m told by far more fashionable people than I is a bible in the men’s fashion world)

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We’ve not fully formed our plans yet but I think the summer months will perhaps be more along the lines of a usual weekly podcast - might even do some stuff around the Euros - with the odd interview special, looking back ant particular seasons/memories, our personal Clarets journeys etc. The close s...

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Yeah they certainly spent a lot. The initial video which they put out was orchestrated by Saatchi and Saatchi and wasn't cheap (for what was a simple interview video). This was filmed a few weeks before the takeover was completed so there was clearly a bit of money available at that point.

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Thanks CP! It's definitely our intention to do a few more 'deep dive' type episodes. We're working on getting some experts on different issues/subjects. I've not revisited his first presser for a while so definitely something to do. Interesting to note that ALK and Pace were being advised by Saatchi...

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Latest episode out now - a little more accounts chat, Brighton preview plus JJ and Kealia Watt's soccer 7s plans and JJ on Stick to Football!

Out in all the usual places or at https://pod.link/1688380656

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I mean fair enough but do we know JJ Watt has paid for his investment or is he just consultant paid in equity. I don't want to be the fly in the ointment perpetually but I went to Barden the concept of someone paying £10 million to impress friends at the country club is about as alien as ET on a pu...

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That's the million dollar question - I don't know what they're investing in. We don't really know which of the entities that ALK have they are investing in. We don't know why anyone would invest. And that's probably just the way ALK like it. But there was certainly a big drive to attract investors (...

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I agree Pete, seems incredibly hard to believe that anyone would do that. But ALK clearly have a bit of a knack of persuading some people to part with their cash in this way (the likes of JJ Watt, Malcolm Jenkins etc have happily done so). I guess the attraction with a club like Burnley is probably ...

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I'm not sure we know (Chester might) but the problem is if they are giving away equity they are diluting their shareholding quite dramatically if you believe some of the rhetoric. Albeit I did get an explanation about the class of shares (not Chester), which left me pondering why anyone would inves...

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That's a good point. I guess the thought process is that someone like Trafford might cost £15m (or whatever the base fee is) and if you're able to flip him for £35m-£50m (unlikely at this stage I grant you) then there's a ROI. The way the transfer market is going clubs are at £12-18m gambles in the ...

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As I have posted elsewhere on this board this week, I am fairly certain that original takeover group are already in profit, I cannot prove it, but that is what I believe, all because of those that have paid to join their group and of course Vlad Torgovnik. I've sometimes referred to the ALK model a...

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Thanks for the comments about this week's midweek special! I think the unease that people are feeling is the lack of commentary from ALK about the accounts. The accounts show a couple of worrying points but ALK don't seem to want to ease any fears. Maybe that's because they're not worried (if not th...

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You've sold it to me on 'pint'! I'll drop you an email after mate!

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Is it a league Marc or just a get 10 and split into two teams?

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Our chat with Kieran Maguire is out now!

https://pod.link/1688380656

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Very definitely - nothing gets done unless he wants it. And then he sends his mate Bobby out to explain it. Is there a chance of them being placed in the memorial garden Tony? That’s not on the club’s footprint but would mean Clarets could see them on a match day? Or perhaps Calico (?) or the counc...

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Going to discuss this on Friday's episode of From The Bee Hole End (after a Q about it on Twitter). I'm struggling to make a case for keeping any of them except JBG (and I'm not that convinced that would be a smart move). but agree on continuity being a factor. Poss re-sign Brownhill with a view to ...

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Aye, renewed!

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ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:27 pm
Bloody hell - mine has gone up just about 25%

I thought when my contact said 25% that was on hospitality. Was not expecting that on 'normal' tickets!

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ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:11 am
Let's just hope they don't jump on the Arsenal/Spurs bandwagon and start hitting senior season tickets

Was told back end of last week to expect the biggest increases to be for U18/21 and senior tickets. And talk of a 25% increase on hospitality prices!

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Extremely sad news. Played with/managed Andy when I was looking after the Burnley Supporters Team and he was an absolute gem of guy.

A brilliant guy, a bloody good footballer and a great craic on an away game.

Thoughts with his wife, friends and family. RIP buddy!

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Thanks very much Peter - that's very generous and very much appreciated!

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Hey Flixton, we're due in on Friday, May 3 probably early afternoon (1.30pm ish?).

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Hi all, I mentioned this on the podcast last week but me and a small group of cyclists are undertaking a charity cycle at the end of next month from RSC Anderlecht to Burnley (via Manchester City). The Tour de Vinny came about as an idea last summer to celebrate the career of VK and raise money for ...

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I remember when I used to nip into a couple of the lounges pre-match and do a quick interview on stage with the ex-player guest a few years ago and I constantly had to borrow a tie from a steward to get into the Centre Spot because of the dress code at the time! (I was usually a shirt and pants/chin...

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The only complaint I have is the episode timing. I often end up missing the preview shows since they don't tend to be up until the night before the game. Hi SD, the preview episode is always* out by 8am on Friday and the Debrief is before 8am on a Monday. We have been made aware that there's been a...

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Agreed Beddie. Think about what it means to the kids to get to play on the Turf. Make that the focus of the half time entertainment.

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How the hell did I missed it on the big screen?!

I only had a pint and half before the game as well!

Not sure why the camera man didn't move.

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I think the concept itself is OK (aside from the new added 'jeopardy' of beating Bella Bee from the penalty spot. But the execution is atrocious. It also baffles me why we don't have the ex-player interview on the big screen. Clearly there was a camera person there filming the coin drop nonsense (al...

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I think there’s a mix of the two. There’s plenty of anger but also a weird sense of apathy towards what’s happening before our eyes.

I should add that we’ve tried to add a little bit of humour to lift the gloom - whether we succeed is not for me to say!

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A return to normal service this week...

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I think you’re right CoolClaret - I think it’s something on his audio interface that keeps kicking in. He’s on his last warning - any more sound issues and we’re giving him the same punishment as we gave Simon!

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Haha we can't please everyone! (Or anyone!). Normal service resumes when we let Forza out of the Bene-fuelled banishment he's been placed in!

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I think I might be in the minority on the From The Bee Hole End podcast crew but I do genuinely love Bene! I even bought a set of four of these monstrosities on eBay when drunk a couple of years ago... Don't tell the missus but they cost me a small fortune! :lol: ce486f21e117146473ceb324331bcd22.jpeg

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I've always used RentalCars.com (https://www.rentalcars.com/) part of Booking.com these days. Rented in Italy and Belgium a few times, again they're agents rather than a rental company but never had any issues, always had a good deal and decent cars. Always worth taking the insurance (especially in ...

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New episode out now! ANOTHER defeat but positive signs? It’s a strangely upbeat episode this week…

Out in the usual places or via https://pod.link/1688380656

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Moving away from midfielders... We've got an interview with Andy Payton on tomorrow's podcast. Chris and Simon sat down with the Padiham Predator tonight for a nice hour-long chat. Out tomorrow... complete with special announcement mid-pod!

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We've got another brilliant episode coming up this Friday - can't reveal anything yet but it'll be well worth a listen.

And a special announcement as well.

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Don't worry mate, I'll be back for this week's episode (all the way from Hamburg!) to inject some optimism and positivity!!

100% get what you're saying and we do try and mix it up a bit... the whole shebang is just so miserable this season!

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This week's episode is now live! First part of our chat with Michael Duff plus last night's show in audio form. Second part of the Duff chat is out Tuesday!

https://pod.link/1688380656

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As well as the audio version of tonight’s YouTube live show we’ve also got the first of a two-part interview with Michael Duff.

It’s a really brilliant listen and he chats about five managers, three promotions, his own coaching career, Joey Barton and VK.

Out from about 8am in the usual places!

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Yeah that was a 'live' comment that came in during the show. I think I was sold a wrong 'un as they say!

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Thanks to everyone who joined us. It’s available to watch back at the link at the top of the thread if that’s your thing. And the ep will be out tomorrow as a podcast as usual.

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I've stuck Bodes on the naughty step for this. He's been given revision to do ahead of Thursday's podcast and I'm going to quiz him on each player's transfer fee (to the penny!).

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Hi all, We thought we'd try something a bit different this week and do a live recording of the podcast on YouTube. We're broadcasting from 7.15pm on Thursday if anyone fancies joining us and putting questions to the panel. Live to the broadcast is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mfsf65TDjD8 Up the C...

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