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by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 3:18 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Brady and Defour update with a bit of Drinkwater and Wells
Replies: 18
Views: 3425

Re: ARTICLE: Brady and Defour update with a bit of Drinkwater and Wells

gtclaret wrote:I'm really shocked that Brady and Defour aren't going to be fit
I've every sympathy with Brady having twice suffered this injury
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 3:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Brady and Defour update with a bit of Drinkwater and Wells
Replies: 18
Views: 3425

Re: ARTICLE: Brady and Defour update with a bit of Drinkwater and Wells

MRG wrote:Is it public knowledge about what Defours injury is? Do we even know the body part affected?
Isn't it a calf injury?
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 3:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5242
Views: 675853

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

Right_winger wrote:Wait a minute excellent window? Seriously ? Getting in Drinkwater on loan would nearly make it adequate no more and no less.

Without the Drinkwater signing it would have been yet another poor window.
Adequate? You must have ridiculous expectations if you think it would be no more than adequate.
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 3:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 2019/20: Wolverhampton Wanderers v Burnley – Ticket Information
Replies: 25
Views: 2215

Re: 2019/20: Wolverhampton Wanderers v Burnley – Ticket Information

jrgbfc wrote:Are we behind the goal again or down the side?
I'd say from the allocation that we are behind the goal
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 2:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5242
Views: 675853

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

Waiting for results on medical, sounds like barring any fitness issues it'll be done shortly. Hopefully! It will still take some time - the medical will be in Manchester and they may well bring him to Burnley for the interviews so we can make an announcement, but I am more than confident that this ...
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 2:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Brady and Defour update with a bit of Drinkwater and Wells
Replies: 18
Views: 3425

ARTICLE: Brady and Defour update with a bit of Drinkwater and Wells

Two out injured for Saturday, one short term and one long term

See link
http://www.uptheclarets.com/brady-and-d ... -and-wells" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 2:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5242
Views: 675853

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

Getting a little late in the day. I'd be delighted when the DD gets over the line, and then you could close the window for me baring the obvious departure or 2, and the kids going out. If young players are going out below Championship level they don't have to be done today. I know of a couple that ...
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 2:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5242
Views: 675853

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

Spijed wrote:But every well respected journalist not connected with the club seem to be tweeting he's having a medical with us.
That's probably because he is.
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 2:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5242
Views: 675853

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

I think it has moved on beyond a maybe but there is still the medical to be passed and final agreements to be made. He'd have been asked about him and I think it says much that he actually responded, even with a maybe.
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 2:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Road to Wembley starts this weekend
Replies: 83
Views: 13928

Re: Road to Wembley starts this weekend

TheFamilyCat wrote:Just seen that Albion Sports, who recently announced John Francis as their manager are at Ashington.
We've a reporter we can send to that game :D
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 2:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5242
Views: 675853

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

Vegas Claret wrote:are we assuming all our eggs are in the DD basket ?
I think at this time in a window the eggs have to be in one basket to be honest. I'm confident it will happen.
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 2:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5242
Views: 675853

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

MACCA wrote:Is there only the DD one written CT, as I was told there were 1 or 2 other irons in the fire too, should 1 or 2 of the expected departures happen.
The only one written although I'm aware there could be one or two more but not expecting them
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 2:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5242
Views: 675853

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

and he's said Wells departure is possible
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 2:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5242
Views: 675853

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

Sean Dyche has said Drinkwater signing is a maybe
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 2:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5242
Views: 675853

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

ayrshireclaret83 wrote:Hope it’s for an incoming and not Wells Tarky long etc
It's very much an incoming
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 1:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bury : No Wages
Replies: 898
Views: 137338

Re: Bury : No Wages

FCBurnley wrote:Any suggestions ?
Not on this board I'm afraid, the words aren't permitted.
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 1:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5242
Views: 675853

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

ksrclaret wrote:I thought we'd tried to take him a few years earlier?
Maybe we did, but I do know Dyche was keen to bring him and Lansbury in after relegation in 2015.
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 1:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Road to Wembley starts this weekend
Replies: 83
Views: 13928

Re: Road to Wembley starts this weekend

turfytopper wrote:Some wonderful names.....I've just had a lookon the fa website and noticed a few crackers....
Punjab United being one......
Didn't see a Nelson fixture but if they are playing I reckon they will be even closer to the Turf?
Padiham is closer than Nelson - don't think Nelson play in this round.
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 1:51 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Road to Wembley starts this weekend
Replies: 83
Views: 13928

Re: Road to Wembley starts this weekend

Spijed wrote:Out of interest, how do teams qualify for the FA Cup?

Is it league placing and what's the lowest league that can enter?
You don't qualify, you enter and clubs at a certain level have to enter.
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 1:50 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bury : No Wages
Replies: 898
Views: 137338

Re: Bury : No Wages

Vegas Claret wrote:yeah he does seem a bit of a tool unfortunately. Sad times for Bury
I don't know how I'd describe him but he's turned a mess at Bury into something far, far worse. Something really has to be done about football club ownership.
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 1:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5242
Views: 675853

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

ksrclaret wrote:An article for a player you'll have written before, if I'm not mistaken? Around 2010 time?

And I'm not talking about David Jones
2010? Don't think so, think it was 2015 when we tried to sign him.
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 1:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5242
Views: 675853

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

Nothing is done until it's done but there is an article ready for one signing that I'm expecting to use :D
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 1:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bury : No Wages
Replies: 898
Views: 137338

Re: Bury : No Wages

Vegas Claret wrote:They have been given until August 23rd to sort their **** out or their EFL membership will be revoked
Just seen that - somehow I can't see them satisfying the league because the owner is hell bent on attacking the league rather than working with them.
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 12:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley and bene
Replies: 30
Views: 3597

Re: Burnley and bene

Bin Ont Turf wrote:Grandma's tend to say that about alcoholic beverages. :)
I loved her to bits but I once suggested she must never be well given how much of the stuff she went through. I got a clip behind the ear.
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 12:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5242
Views: 675853

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

Why are we letting Aaron Mooy get signed by Brighton We should have been in for him on day one of this window instead of our usual dithering and last minute panics.That how we got Juke and Sordell. Rigg was supposed to be a deal broker or was I confused as to his role at BFC Neither Juke nor Sordel...
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 12:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Road to Wembley starts this weekend
Replies: 83
Views: 13928

Re: Road to Wembley starts this weekend

Some wonderful names at this stage. I’ve just looked at the draw and think we should keep this thread going all season by selecting one club and following them all the way to Wembley or whoever beats them on the way. We’ve done this before and we started with Padiham because they are the closest to ...
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 11:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Gout
Replies: 50
Views: 5413

Re: Gout

Ouch! My big toe on my left foot has really flared up. Not knocked it or anything and everything points to gout. Very very painful, hard to stand on. Anyone with any experience of it and remedies they can offer me? Got the Voltarol on and taken painkillers. Only takes the edge off. Drinking lots of...
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 11:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Transfer Deadline Day
Replies: 100
Views: 16150

Re: Transfer Deadline Day

tiger76 wrote:I agree i think Vydra could be an asset,but i he doesn't get a fair crack of the whip,how is he supposed to prove his worth.
Vydra isn't going to get game time and it would be best for him if he moved on I would think
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 11:26 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Transfer Deadline Day
Replies: 100
Views: 16150

Re: Transfer Deadline Day

Herts Clarets wrote:Hendrick playing off a striker, a couple of seasons back Arfield as central midfielder when Marney was injured. Neither of these worked......
Hendrick playing there was when we were moving up to 4th in the table. I thought it worked perfectly.
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 11:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Four days to go to start of UTC Fantasy Premier League
Replies: 21
Views: 2661

Re: Four days to go to start of UTC Fantasy Premier League

thomo27 wrote:Just signed up, I have very strong shoulders.......
code sent thomo27
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 11:23 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Transfer Deadline Day
Replies: 100
Views: 16150

Re: Transfer Deadline Day

What about injuries etc? Surely we need 4 for every position especially strikers with a 442 system. It's just like cm and cb. You bring someone else in when you have injuries - it's not like cb at all because you can change system and play with one striker should there be a crisis. I was just sugge...
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 11:12 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Wolves (away) - General Info Thread
Replies: 31
Views: 4201

Wolves (away) - General Info Thread

Thread for general info (not tickets) for our away game at Wolves
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 11:10 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 2019/20: Wolverhampton Wanderers v Burnley – Ticket Information
Replies: 25
Views: 2215

Re: 2019/20: Wolverhampton Wanderers v Burnley – Ticket Information

Does this mean the game is on the Saturday then? What if wolves get through to the next Europa league stage which is more then likely to happen? Surely you can’t sell tickets for a Saturday and take people’s money then switch the day? I can’t make that Saturday but can make the Sunday so I’ve no id...
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 11:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5242
Views: 675853

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

We should definitely have signed Billing on this basis. (I do actually think he would have been a good signing for us, will be interesting to see how he does at Bournemouth in the next couple of years.) Spice has referred to the lack of interest in Mooy and it was the same with Billing, no one othe...
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 10:59 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Transfer Deadline Day
Replies: 100
Views: 16150

Re: Transfer Deadline Day

lucs86 wrote:We play with 2 strikers, going into the season with 3 is asking for trouble.
Looking back at who has and who hasn't played up front, I can't see having three is asking for any trouble.
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 10:52 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 2019/20: Wolverhampton Wanderers v Burnley – Ticket Information
Replies: 25
Views: 2215

2019/20: Wolverhampton Wanderers v Burnley – Ticket Information

All the ticket info for our game at Wolves

http://www.uptheclarets.com/201920-wolv ... nformation" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 10:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 2019/20: Wolverhampton Wanderers v Burnley – Supporters Travel
Replies: 0
Views: 724

2019/20: Wolverhampton Wanderers v Burnley – Supporters Travel

Supporters Club & Accy Clarets coach details for Wolves (subject to change due to Wolves in Europa League)

http://www.uptheclarets.com/201920-wolv ... ers-travel" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 10:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5242
Views: 675853

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

The sun reported we turned down 2.5 million for him last week Not a link to the Sun report but this cites that: https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2019/08/06/do-report-swansea-bid-for-5m-burnley-striker-nahki-wells/ I wouldn't take any notice of anything from hitc and I am aware of what the Sun said. I'm n...
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 10:17 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5242
Views: 675853

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

I thought so but it's hard to keep up with what is true and what isn't. I'm guessing they didn't then? Problem is a lot of the speculation isn't true but I don't think there is any way we would have turned down money for him only to loan him out for a year which would leave him able to walk on a fr...
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 9:48 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5242
Views: 675853

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

TheFamilyCat wrote:Can only assume that we felt we needed Wells when Swansea offered the money and that has now changed.

I presume we’d have gone back to them to see if they were still interested before offering him in loan.
Did they offer money for him?
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 9:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Four days to go to start of UTC Fantasy Premier League
Replies: 21
Views: 2661

Re: Four days to go to start of UTC Fantasy Premier League

It's not quite deadline day for the fantasy game - you've got tomorrow as well.

Can we get past £500 prize money? Currently at £440.
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 8:59 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jimmy Robson and Willie Irvine
Replies: 17
Views: 2422

Re: Jimmy Robson and Willie Irvine

They only scored 197 goals between them for Burnley - I'd start with both of them I think
by ClaretTony
Thu Aug 08, 2019 8:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley and bene
Replies: 30
Views: 3597

Re: Burnley and bene

Bin Ont Turf wrote:Sweet and sickly.

I probably would drink it if I was stuck in a trench in France with no other alcohol about.
Far too sweet for me but my dad used to like bene & hot as did my grandma who always said it was only for medicinal purposes.
by ClaretTony
Wed Aug 07, 2019 10:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jimmy Robson and Willie Irvine
Replies: 17
Views: 2422

Re: Jimmy Robson and Willie Irvine

Claret Till I Die wrote:Spoke to my dad tonight and he's confirmed that he's got his boots so will be available for selection on Saturday
Get your money on us getting a few goals
by ClaretTony
Wed Aug 07, 2019 10:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley and bene
Replies: 30
Views: 3597

Re: Burnley and bene

We’ve been selling Bene & hot on the terraces for over s century?
by ClaretTony
Wed Aug 07, 2019 7:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Pre-season minutes on the pitch
Replies: 37
Views: 4873

Re: Pre-season minutes on the pitch

dougcollins wrote:I have s feeling Lennon's gonna start.

Not what I would want though.
He’d start for me based on pre season form.
by ClaretTony
Wed Aug 07, 2019 7:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Anti football at Arsenal this season?
Replies: 8
Views: 973

Re: Anti football at Arsenal this season?

Luiz get rid. As for Lampard, it’s no mean feat getting Derby to the their best season in years. Maybe a season or two too early but being unable to sign anyone it’s the perfect appointment IMO. Derby finished in the same position in the league as they’d done in the previous season but had one poin...
by ClaretTony
Wed Aug 07, 2019 6:37 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Four days to go to start of UTC Fantasy Premier League
Replies: 21
Views: 2661

Re: Four days to go to start of UTC Fantasy Premier League

Now £435 and just about two days to go
by ClaretTony
Wed Aug 07, 2019 6:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)
Replies: 5242
Views: 675853

Re: BFC TRANSFER NEWS (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

Vegas Claret wrote:Like the guy who wrecked our youth setup under Howe (name escapes me). Is Rigg part of the recruitment for the U23s ?
You mean Blake and thankfully we have better people employing staff these days than we did then. Rigg is the technical director which includes a senior role within the academy.