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- Sun Apr 21, 2024 2:27 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Today's Games
- Replies: 246
- Views: 7257
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:10 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Taffy
- Replies: 155
- Views: 7192
Re: Taffy
Such sad news. He was a special player in a special team. As a poster above said my favourite team in my time watching our wonderful club. My Burnley CC pals shared a cricket dressing room with him and have nothing but fond memories. RIP Taffy.
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:27 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Thursday night games
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1205
Re: Thursday night games
There is more diving and cheating in all the top Leagues in Europe [/quote You may be right. But it doesn't make what I see every other week more palatable. On another note entirely, I think we may have met when I bought tickets to see Rick Wakeman perform in Bamford many years ago. Would that be y...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:11 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Thursday night games
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1205
Re: Thursday night games
Why is it hilarious? In your opinion which is the best league in the world? Arsenal, Man City and West Ham were knocked out by 3 of Europes current top teams. West Ham's opponents haven't lost a single game all season, league or cup, either in European competition or in one of Europes top leagues. ...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:48 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Thursday night games
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1205
Re: Thursday night games
So, 4 of the 5 teams who play in the "best league in the world " exit European competition in 24 hours. Hilarious. Methinks the EPL is overhyped.
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 9:24 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: 6 Red Cards
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1073
Re: 6 Red Cards
Thank you. It's kept me awake. I know, sad.
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:45 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: 6 Red Cards
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1073
6 Red Cards
Much has been made of our 6 red cards for PLAYERS this season. Pre match last night we were trying to recall who they were. We could get 5 but the last one eluded us.
Zaroury v Citeh at home
Foster v Forest away
Berge v Villa away
Brownhill v Palarse away
Assignon v Chelsea away
And who else?
Zaroury v Citeh at home
Foster v Forest away
Berge v Villa away
Brownhill v Palarse away
Assignon v Chelsea away
And who else?
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 12:03 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Referee confirmed for Everton game
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2309
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 1:57 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: RATE THE REF - Darren England v Chelsea
- Replies: 102
- Views: 6270
Re: RATE THE REF - Darren England v Chelsea
Has to be - and there have been a number - the worst ever referee ever to have officiated a Burnley game. He was so unbelievably biased in his decision making seeming to offer for example disproportionate punishment to our defender for such a limp challenge in the penalty area. I cannot give any me...
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:04 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Season tickets next season
- Replies: 839
- Views: 57848
Re: Season tickets next season
Comparing like with like, the early bird price for my over 65 North Stand lower last year was £250. This has gone up to £346, an increase of 38.4%. Blimey
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 5:01 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: India England 5th test
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2161
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:18 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: India England 5th test
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2161
Re: India England 5th test
I think you'll find I said that Dave!!DAVETHEVICAR wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:14 pmAlaistar Cook said if we can match India’s first innings with our second innings and that would set them around 200 to win and batting last
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:13 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: India England 5th test
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2161
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:34 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: India England 5th test
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2161
Re: India England 5th test
Credit where it's due, Bashir and Hartley have shown some bottle this morning. Match India's first innings score in our second innings then bowl them out for 200. Game won simple!
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:19 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: India England 5th test
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2161
Re: India England 5th test
And 3 reviews burned! Either crass stupidity or extreme arrogance. Certainly unprecedented. None of them were even close.claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:11 am175/6 Stokes gone for 0
175/3 to 175/6 Bairstow, Root & Stokes
- Sun Feb 18, 2024 11:42 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: REPORT: Burnley shot down by the Gunners
- Replies: 57
- Views: 2984
Re: REPORT: Burnley shot down by the Gunners
Just read the report having returned home from attending a gig in Manchester. It sums up, I think, how many of us are feeling at the moment. Yesterday was only the second time in over 60 years that I have left a home game before the final whistle. The last time was the Celtic game where I genuinely ...
- Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:53 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: India v England 3rd test
- Replies: 58
- Views: 3588
Re: India v England 3rd test
FFS!!! ASHWIN
- Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:52 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: India v England 3rd test
- Replies: 58
- Views: 3588
Re: India v England 3rd test
Oops, Ashington obviously.
- Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:51 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: India v England 3rd test
- Replies: 58
- Views: 3588
Re: India v England 3rd test
Don't have BT so can't watch but just read that we start the innings on 5 runs due to penalty runs for running on the wicket. Has this always been a rule ? [/quote Not sure how long this has applied but it is certainly part of the ICC playing conditions. Pretty blatant by India, Ashington in partic...
- Wed Jan 17, 2024 5:08 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Lowerhouse featured in the Guardian today
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2259
Re: Lowerhouse featured in the Guardian today
Good article. Looking at the comments at the end of the article Michael Holding is mentioned as playing against Walsden. He must have been deputising for whoever played Walsden as he never pro'd in the Central Lancs League. Trust me, I would have remembered if he had!
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 12:56 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: 110 club to close
- Replies: 43
- Views: 5695
Re: 110 club to close
A real shame. It has been noticeably quieter this season.
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:41 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: When Burnley and Spurs were the best
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2387
Re: When Burnley and Spurs were the best
Heady days! 2 games I particularly remember are: The 2 1 win in 1962. My Dad and I caught the Ribble from Littleborough and were in our seats (my Dad shelled out 10 shilling, 50p to you young uns, for seats in the wing stand) by 2pm. The ground was so full they let people in to sit behind the goal a...
- Tue Dec 26, 2023 2:13 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ARTICLE: Hankin goal wins big Boxing Day game for Burnley
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1478
Re: ARTICLE: Hankin goal wins big Boxing Day game for Burnley
Can still see Emlyn Hughes beating the ground in frustration after Hankin's winner
- Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:44 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Season ticket.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2167
Re: Season ticket.
This was the first season I can remember with any clarity. I was 8 years old and was at both Man Utd games at Xmas. Won 6 1 at home lost 5 1 at Old Trafford 2 days later!
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 3:54 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: PL / FL / Scottish grounds visible by rail
- Replies: 48
- Views: 3314
Re: PL / FL / Scottish grounds visible by rail
Stoke City. Brittania Stadium next West Coast Mainline as is Stockport County.
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 3:50 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: PL / FL / Scottish grounds visible by rail
- Replies: 48
- Views: 3314
Re: PL / FL / Scottish grounds visible by rail
Watford from West Coast main line just after leaving Watford Junction in the distance.
Man Utd from Manchester to Liverpool line. Next to the tracks!
Man Utd from Manchester to Liverpool line. Next to the tracks!
- Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:43 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: TV Gameshows
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4830
Re: TV Gameshows
Went on Pointless with another Claret. Probably the most unpopular couple to be on it with me ex Inland Revenue and my mate an ex Council Tax Officer! Got to the head to head first episode and went out in second round on the next after I messed up on a pop music question. Great experience. Richard O...
- Sat Nov 18, 2023 4:36 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Parking fine
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2960
Re: Parking fine
Yes it’s Horizon. And it’s only Tesco on site. Officially that is, people also us it for a couple of shops nearby. From what I can gather locally, a lot of this has to do with amount of folk parking here and going to the Abbey stadium half a mile away. But like I said earlier seem to be jumping on ...
- Sat Nov 18, 2023 3:10 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Parking fine
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2960
Re: Parking fine
Horizon Parking? I'm currently corresponding with them about overstaying my welcome in the Tesco Car Park in Guildford. Parked up at 3pm on a Sunday and took the grand kids to the circus next door. Left at 615 over 2 hours after the store closed. Point being, the time restrictions apply even when th...
- Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:40 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Price if a pint where you live
- Replies: 144
- Views: 12717
Re: Price if a pint where you live
Nephew's 40th week before last at Crowood Peroni £7.20. Palace pre match in 110, Pendleside £2.80.
- Wed Nov 08, 2023 10:48 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: HMRC scam phone call
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2656
Re: HMRC scam phone call
Scam calls purporting to be from HMRC have been around for a long time. Having worked for HMRC rest assured they will NEVER make unsolicited calls to your mobile or landline. I recall a colleague getting one of these calls on her mobile whilst we were in work. That was quite amusing.
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:52 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Characters in the fanbase
- Replies: 49
- Views: 4954
Re: Characters in the fanbase
Brian Wren gave up on us but Pete Hodgson didn’t. Both passed away too early and I don’t think Pete made fifty. Whoever mentioned Bobby Driver must be old. He was the one on the League Liner trip shouting ‘Of course it’s tripe.” Mention of Brian, Pete & Keith Rigby (Rigger) should also include Roy ...
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:09 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Characters in the fanbase
- Replies: 49
- Views: 4954
Re: Characters in the fanbase
Bobby Driver anyone ? Blimey, that's a blast from the past. Remember him in the early Seventies when I went to away games with Brian Wren and Pete Hodgson, both characters in their own right. Anyway, Bobbie Driver, dressed in a long white coat, carried a rattle and wound the opposition fans up! Fun...
- Sun Oct 15, 2023 10:08 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: One rule for the rich....
- Replies: 44
- Views: 4768
Re: One rule for the rich....
When Denis Healey was asked the difference between tax avoidance and evasion he replied "the width of a prison wall".
- Thu Oct 05, 2023 12:29 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Cricket World Cup
- Replies: 164
- Views: 11604
Re: Cricket World Cup
Root gone! 300 looks a long way away at the moment. Some questionable shot selection from England this morning. But, credit to NZ. They've bowled tidily.
- Thu Sep 21, 2023 10:10 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Tonights football 20-09
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2633
Re: Tonights football 20-09
That bloke made Rob Jones look competent!!Vegas Claret wrote: ↑Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:31 pmsome of the worst officiating I've ever seen at the Brighton game
- Wed Sep 20, 2023 6:37 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Burnley Penalties
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2830
- Tue Sep 12, 2023 1:39 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Lancashire League Cricket
- Replies: 256
- Views: 14180
Re: Lancashire League Cricket
I agree on Littleborough, I spoke to a few of the Burnley lads on Sunday and they said they were surprised as Littleborough had been poor when they'd played them this season and I personally thought they'd looked very good whenever I'd watched them. As for Jimmy Anderson, I doubt there's anybody wh...
- Mon Sep 11, 2023 9:31 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Lancashire League Cricket
- Replies: 256
- Views: 14180
- Sun Sep 10, 2023 7:02 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Lancashire League Cricket
- Replies: 256
- Views: 14180
Re: Lancashire League Cricket
The other LL website (not Play Cricket) is currently showing Littleborough top of the league with 164 points. I'm pretty sure Burnley will overhaul that. Congratulations to them. My BCC pals will be cockahoop!!
- Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:59 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Baseball in Toronto
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1579
Re: Baseball in Toronto
We left Toronto on Friday!! Had a meal at the top of the CN Tower which was as expensive as it was memorable!! Currently in Huntsville having spent a night at Niagara Falls. On to Ottawa tomorrow via Calbogie Peaks then back to Toronto via Rockpost next weekend. Great country great road trip.
- Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:53 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Lancashire League Cricket
- Replies: 256
- Views: 14180
Re: Lancashire League Cricket
That's what I don't understand.StayingDown4Ever wrote: ↑Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:49 pm
Why did Littleborough only get 10 points? They bowled Clitheroe out.
- Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:41 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Lancashire League Cricket
- Replies: 256
- Views: 14180
Re: Lancashire League Cricket
It's dramatic but it's not half a bit of a farce. Littleborough can only win if both Burnley and Darwen get beat with 0 bonus points. Might happen with Darwen but be a miracle that even if Burnley lose that they won't get any batting bonus points. Littleborough have won but only got 10 points even ...
- Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:23 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Lancashire League Cricket
- Replies: 256
- Views: 14180
Re: Lancashire League Cricket
I'm following this from Canada so LL website may not be up to date. But, at the moment, Littleborough need 23 off 15 overs with 7 wickets left to beat Clitheroe. If Burnley don't bat 20 overs the Boro sneak in. It's the miracle of Medina all over again
- Sun Sep 10, 2023 12:52 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Lancashire League Cricket
- Replies: 256
- Views: 14180
Re: Lancashire League Cricket
No one is mentioning Littleborough!! There is a scenario whereby we can win it. But it will mean Burnley and Darwen both losing with no points and us beating Clitheroe. Just hope the weather isn't the winner!
- Fri Aug 25, 2023 4:31 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ARTICLE: Hello, Hello – It’s good to be back
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1686
Re: ARTICLE: Hello, Hello – It’s good to be back
Never realised they played county cricket there. Was the shape of the pitch unusual for a cricket ground? Or did they have more to make use of than just the perimeter of the football pitch? I went there in the Sixties. The football ground had only 3 sides with the Cricket Pavillion on the right as ...
- Tue Aug 22, 2023 10:39 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Lancashire League Cricket
- Replies: 256
- Views: 14180
Re: Lancashire League Cricket
Another stat this year is the number of games rained off. Lowerhouse have lost the least with just three but two clubs, Enfield and Walsden have had eight washed out. On the subject of Walsden, what was the crime they committed that cost them sixteen points? Just says breach of league rules on the ...
- Tue Aug 22, 2023 9:29 am
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: ARTICLE: Naffed off Stan says four players won’t play again
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2530
Re: ARTICLE: Naffed off Stan says four players won’t play again
I can still remember sitting outside our house, having just arrived home, listening to this on the radio wide eyed and open mouthed. Our son, home from Uni was equally gobsmacked. We sat there for about 15 minutes after which Mrs M came out to enquire if something was wrong. We said, "Yes!! Stan's j...
- Wed Aug 16, 2023 10:13 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: England v Australia WWC
- Replies: 137
- Views: 6338
- Wed Aug 16, 2023 8:35 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: England v Australia WWC
- Replies: 137
- Views: 6338
Re: England v Australia WWC
Indeed they do! I was channeling Anne Elk from a Monty Python sketch. But you'd have to be ancient to remember that.