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by steve1264b
Wed May 05, 2021 1:06 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Away fans this season
Replies: 37
Views: 3925

Re: Away fans this season

5846 capacity?
by steve1264b
Wed May 05, 2021 1:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Away fans this season
Replies: 37
Views: 3925

Re: Away fans this season

From 17 May, outdoor sports venues in England are due to be allowed up to 10,000 fans or 25% capacity, whichever figure is lower.
by steve1264b
Tue Apr 27, 2021 10:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Have the Vydra doubters
Replies: 80
Views: 6388

Re: Have the Vydra doubters

Well, firstly I'd be interested how that breaks down in terms of starts. Secondly, my focus is more on our style/goals than points - we are possibly less expansive and less likely to concede when Barnes plays. So points dont matter? 22 appearances 3 goals. Even a blind man on a galloping horse can ...
by steve1264b
Tue Apr 27, 2021 7:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bobby Thomas
Replies: 48
Views: 10589

Re: Bobby Thomas

Netted for Barrow tonight.

Away at FGR, its been a dream loan spell for him.

I would thinknthere will be no problem getting a loan fee for him next season.
by steve1264b
Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Have the Vydra doubters
Replies: 80
Views: 6388

Re: Have the Vydra doubters

22 games 3 goals this season, not enough.

That has to improve.
by steve1264b
Sun Apr 25, 2021 6:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tarks contract?
Replies: 111
Views: 16342

Re: Tarks contract?

For 20 to 25 million he stays, no way we can replace him for that.
He can wait a year and pickup big wages then.
by steve1264b
Sat Apr 24, 2021 7:38 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sean Dyche on the ESL
Replies: 19
Views: 3712

Re: Sean Dyche on the ESL

IanMcL wrote:
Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:31 pm
Prefer Pep Guardiola on the topic.
Not sure why you are having a pop at Dyche.

If you prefer a person pretending they didn't know something then fair enough. Pep said it wasn't sport, dont remember him saying he wouldn't manage City in it.
by steve1264b
Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bentaleb
Replies: 66
Views: 8463

Re: Bentaleb

African players would be a gamble for us, there is talk of the african nations reverting back to its post christmas slot 2022 so he would miss quite a few weeks.
by steve1264b
Thu Apr 22, 2021 2:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Callum Styles
Replies: 141
Views: 14970

Re: Callum Styles

Tony Bloom is worth 1.3 billion.

You are right, we are being priced out because even clubs like city and villa, not to mention clubs like brighton are financially doped.

Lets face it ALK arent worth more than our previous chairman!
by steve1264b
Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: “A blatant power grab” – Fans criticise own clubs on UCL plans
Replies: 1159
Views: 61965

Re: “A blatant power grab” – Fans criticise own clubs on UCL plans

I love how all statements pretend they were faced with signing or missing out, like they were just presented with option last sunday. I believe the contract is 177 pages long. That was not written and approved in a week. I cant see how those representing the big 6 can sit round the premier league ta...
by steve1264b
Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:04 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: “A blatant power grab” – Fans criticise own clubs on UCL plans
Replies: 1159
Views: 61965

Re: “A blatant power grab” – Fans criticise own clubs on UCL plans

The spanish and italian clubs want to start next year, so this means that this season is now compromised as the 6 dont need to worry about results. I can think of 3 prem clubs who will be suggesting kicking them out and having no relegation. Shouldn't the football league be cancelling the league cup...
by steve1264b
Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: “A blatant power grab” – Fans criticise own clubs on UCL plans
Replies: 1159
Views: 61965

Re: “A blatant power grab” – Fans criticise own clubs on UCL plans

If we look at the managers of the big 6. Chelsea -he will go with the club, he knows he will be sacked in 2 years Spurs - dont have one but any new manager will be accepting of the changes Arsenal - new, clinging onto his job, he will tug the forelock Man U - he is also uncertain of his place at the...
by steve1264b
Tue Apr 20, 2021 8:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: “A blatant power grab” – Fans criticise own clubs on UCL plans
Replies: 1159
Views: 61965

Re: “A blatant power grab” – Fans criticise own clubs on UCL plans

James Milner didn't say he wanted nothing to do with it. He said he didn't like it and hoped it didn't happens took from that he would be lacing his boots up next season for Liverpool no matter what league they were in. Klopp sat on the fence as well, he likes it that West Ham might qualify but he w...
by steve1264b
Mon Apr 19, 2021 2:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: “A blatant power grab” – Fans criticise own clubs on UCL plans
Replies: 1159
Views: 61965

Re: A message for Alan Pace

i would give Mr Pace the opposite advice. Keep quiet, make no promises, wait and see what happens.

What will happen next is the big clubs will want a bigger slice the premier league pie, you can only get the maximum benefit once, hold on and get the best deal you can.
by steve1264b
Wed Apr 14, 2021 8:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bobby Thomas
Replies: 48
Views: 10589

Re: Bobby Thomas

For whatever reason Mr Jolley did not make a good impression at Barrow, perhaps Bobby felt the brunt of that as he was linked with him when signing on loan, he was the new managers man. However, he now playing centre in a back 3, and looks very comfortable. Nothing could be better for his developmen...
by steve1264b
Tue Apr 13, 2021 1:20 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Run In
Replies: 125
Views: 15804

Re: The Run In

Quick look shows Burnley at 8/1 for the drop.

I would invite all those who are not convinced to post copies of their betting slips.

£50 would cover the cost of next years season ticket!!
by steve1264b
Tue Apr 13, 2021 8:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Run In
Replies: 125
Views: 15804

Re: The Run In

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Here is an interesting chart predicting we get 40 points after this weekends results
by steve1264b
Mon Apr 12, 2021 10:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Success rate at free kicks
Replies: 50
Views: 3959

Re: Success rate at free kicks

I didn't start this thread to have a pop at our free kick takers, more that no matter how good they are the ball doesnt go in that often, why not mix up? The one that ended upon the stand yesterday was very central, occasionally moving the ball to the side to get the ball behind the wall or a back p...
by steve1264b
Mon Apr 12, 2021 7:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche, has he lost interest?
Replies: 98
Views: 7801

Re: Dyche, has he lost interest?

CFS wrote:
Mon Apr 12, 2021 3:53 am
And lost many ST holders as the ball was in the air.
No he hasn't lost interest and the above comment is ridiculous. How has he lost season ticket holders?

We will have more season tickets than when he took over.
by steve1264b
Sat Apr 10, 2021 10:28 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Dyche to Palace at the end of the season
Replies: 230
Views: 23870

Re: Dyche to Palace at the end of the season

Something for sean to think about.

If he has the first 6 months at a new club like he had at Burnley he probably doesnt survive.
by steve1264b
Thu Apr 08, 2021 9:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Success rate at free kicks
Replies: 50
Views: 3959

Re: Success rate at free kicks

In the seventies i remember a cartoon type picture in the paper which showed a diagram of Burnley doing a wall pass to score a goal. My memory maybe playing tricks but i am sure we were credited with the idea of the wall pass. Tony? Wood scored a goal from an early free kick at the cricket field end...
by steve1264b
Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Success rate at free kicks
Replies: 50
Views: 3959

Success rate at free kicks

We havent scored directly since Defour at Utd. I remember our manager answering a question about not leaving a forward up at corners. He said stats showed it wasnt worth it. Better to have the extra defender. The modern trend (for all clubs) seems to be shoot. Im not sure how many go in but it seems...
by steve1264b
Mon Apr 05, 2021 7:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Daryl Dike
Replies: 23
Views: 14248

Re: Daryl Dike

I havent seen this lad play but the record transfer fee from the MLS is Almiron for 21 million, next biggest is 14 million so i would be surprised if he was 20 million.
by steve1264b
Mon Apr 05, 2021 9:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your standout memory
Replies: 54
Views: 3681

Re: Your standout memory

Standout memories of individual moments. The Michael Keane equaliser against Middlesbrough (Don't think i can remember a noise like it). Kindons goal v Celtic, what a night! Walking to the bus stop in the 70's with my Dad on Sycamore Ave before home games, same people were always there, the bus was ...
by steve1264b
Fri Mar 26, 2021 6:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Making their mark - Amazon
Replies: 0
Views: 772

Making their mark - Amazon

I watched the new series Making their mark on Amazon. It is a behind the scenes look at Aussie Rules Football during the last season. I thought it was more interesting than the All Or Nothing series that have previously aired. The interesting thing for me was that the team that won had in my opinion...
by steve1264b
Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bobby Thomas
Replies: 48
Views: 10589

Re: Bobby Thomas

Its a very long throw.

On the walsall game the home commentary team made much of this insisting that Sean would love him because of it!
by steve1264b
Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bobby Thomas
Replies: 48
Views: 10589

Re: Bobby Thomas

I watched a bit of Barrow v Crawley today and he is playing on the left of a back three. He didnt look out of place and he must be enjoying his football at the moment. He already looks a useful footballer who if he doesnt make premier league standard he will have a league career. It only seems like ...
by steve1264b
Thu Mar 11, 2021 2:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tarkowski
Replies: 53
Views: 4918

Re: Tarkowski

He is brilliant for us. Is he better than Maguire Keane Stones Gomez Mings If he is better than some of them its by a fine margin. i thought Tomori looked classy when he came with Chelsea but seems to have lost his way. At this moment you could argue that Dawson is performing as well as any English ...
by steve1264b
Wed Mar 10, 2021 11:49 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Refs Audio may be 'valuable for fans'
Replies: 28
Views: 2275

Re: Refs Audio may be 'valuable for fans'

I listen to Stockly Park (not referees) during the games, what PGMOL, the media and the Premier League haven’t made clear to fans at home is how VAR works, what’s been checked, how long checks take and what happens during checks. HI claptrapper, how do you listen to Stockley Park? I see no reason w...
by steve1264b
Sat Mar 06, 2021 8:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How do you create this artwork?
Replies: 5
Views: 694

How do you create this artwork?

Hi ive taken this picture from the "finally an official claret".

How do you get the badge onto the wood like that?

Does anyone know?

And i dont mean putting 3 pieces of wood together!!
by steve1264b
Wed Mar 03, 2021 8:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clarets Fan Survey
Replies: 235
Views: 15767

Re: Clarets Fan Survey

From the tone the questions it would appear we have a stadium wifi system already? I have always thought this could be an earner with an additional payment for access to prematch content etc, not sure about the legality of half time highlights etc. Perhaps this could be a way to grow clarets+ by inc...
by steve1264b
Mon Mar 01, 2021 8:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Quick free kicks
Replies: 10
Views: 1065

Re: Quick free kicks

To expand this, how often does the attacking team score direct with a shot?

The default position of all teams is to just shoot. Whatever happened to the wall pass for example?
by steve1264b
Wed Feb 24, 2021 8:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Nick Pope
Replies: 62
Views: 7177

Re: Nick Pope

Usual scattergun approach so if it did happen they will claim an exclusive ie we had it first!
by steve1264b
Sat Feb 20, 2021 5:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The none meltdown thread....
Replies: 59
Views: 3875

Re: The none meltdown thread....

Im a third
by steve1264b
Sat Feb 20, 2021 5:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: MIGHTY CLARETS versus wba
Replies: 915
Views: 41843

Re: MIGHTY CLARETS versus wba

Im going to cut the players some slack here. Been bang at it for weeks, lots of injuries (some of the team will be carrying injuries as well) and a threadbare bench. Terrible conditions. 8 days off, i wouldn't have them in until wednesday. I dont think they need crucifying, they worked hard as alway...
by steve1264b
Mon Feb 15, 2021 9:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Incoming players this january (2018/19)
Replies: 101
Views: 11628

Re: Incoming players this january (2018/19)

Is there anyone who thinks Lennon will be in charge of Celtics recruitment for next season?

Maja got 11 in 48 in a ligue that lower down is not a high standard.

As for signing a new goalie, if he is better than we have got I've no problem with it, makes sense to me.
by steve1264b
Wed Feb 10, 2021 4:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The Dyche Doublethink Strategy
Replies: 51
Views: 3621

Re: The Dyche Doublethink Strategy

Last night was disappointing but today i think the team became a little under valued when we swapped Pieters for Glennon (that i will accept was amateur hour). Bournemouth were obviously expecting this and they were thinking we would be weak at left back. We had a lot of senior players, some real fi...
by steve1264b
Mon Feb 08, 2021 12:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Moneybox
Replies: 10
Views: 1558

Re: Moneybox

Its nice and easy, ive been rolling up money which varies from £5 to £10 a week. Ive selected the riskiest level and i am currently showing a 15% return which is £320. However, remember that its a stocks and shares isa and you can only open one per tax year. The above posts allude to what it is a ch...
by steve1264b
Mon Feb 08, 2021 12:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Moneybox
Replies: 10
Views: 1558

Re: Moneybox

Its nice and easy, ive been rolling up money which varies from £5 to £10 a week. Ive selected the riskiest level and i am currently showing a 15% return which is £320. However, remember that its a stocks and shares isa and you can only open one per tax year. The above posts allude to what it is a ch...
by steve1264b
Tue Feb 02, 2021 7:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 285618

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

Premier League 01:00: Joshua King [Bournemouth - Everton] Nominal 01:00: Takumi Minamino [Liverpool - Southampton] Loan 23:39: Josh Maja [Bordeaux - Fulham] Loan 22:55: Ainsley Maitland-Niles [Arsenal - West Brom] Loan 22:00: Ozan Kabak [Schalke - Liverpool] Loan 20:00: Ben Davies [Preston - Liverpo...
by steve1264b
Mon Feb 01, 2021 10:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 285618

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

I love comments like "make a statement" and the suggestion we should over pay by a couple of million is a joke surely? Anyone who watched the chairman of sunderland splash out millions on Grigg despite the manager and friends telling him not to do it because he felt pressured to make a statement and...
by steve1264b
Fri Jan 29, 2021 11:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: As bad as things got: Burnley, 9th May 1987 - from twohundredpercent.com
Replies: 36
Views: 2600

Re: As bad as things got: Burnley, 9th May 1987 - from twohundredpercent.com

My dad did business with Clive Holt, they were even looking at stands at Gawthorpe, the TSB were looking at foreclosing. I remember the torquay game more than than the orient game in a funny way.It was lashing down and i checked tonys fixture list where he puts james penalty as 90 minutes.Tony it mu...
by steve1264b
Wed Jan 27, 2021 2:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 285618

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

What makes you say Stoke " definitely do not need the money " ? The fact that the company BET365 that owns Stoke is privately owned by the Coates family and in 2019 had revenue of 2.981 billion. In 2019 Denise Coates paid 99 million in taxes, the Coates family 156 million, let that sink in they pay...
by steve1264b
Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 285618

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

I can't comment on the value of Collins but the structure of a deal always matters. I believe Lenny Johnrose from Bury was all cash up front, a very unusual deal in football. If we believe Stoke want 10 million they would not expect that now but over three years. So if we structured a deal less than...
by steve1264b
Sat Jan 23, 2021 10:06 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Anyone built an outdoor gas fire pit?
Replies: 1
Views: 189

Anyone built an outdoor gas fire pit?

Hi im thinking of building a gas fire pit (LPG) for the garden. It would be low for people to sit around. I was thinking of having the table top area as black slate. The gas burner would sit in the middle. Ive done a fair amount of research but have no practical experience of building one. Hence my ...
by steve1264b
Thu Jan 21, 2021 10:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Klopp
Replies: 64
Views: 7135

Re: Klopp

HIs first sentence "an impossible game to lose"
by steve1264b
Tue Jan 19, 2021 12:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Can we reach 30 goals this season?
Replies: 45
Views: 2998

Re: Can we reach 30 goals this season?

easily
by steve1264b
Fri Jan 15, 2021 2:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome
Replies: 2503
Views: 285618

Re: January Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

There isn't a football club in the country going to sell a player to us in the middle of the window unless we pay silly money. Even if we have a deal in place, the selling club will either be bigger than us so can hold on to see what happens with injuries or if someone else will pay more. Clubs smal...