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by Rodleydave
Wed Nov 14, 2018 10:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football Autobiographies
Replies: 33
Views: 2367

Re: Football Autobiographies

On The Brink has a good Sean D chapter and an even better one on Accy Stanley.
by Rodleydave
Wed Nov 14, 2018 10:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football Autobiographies
Replies: 33
Views: 2367

Re: Football Autobiographies

Steve1956 email me at beehivethomas at a o l dot com
or I'm @Rodleydave
by Rodleydave
Wed Nov 14, 2018 10:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Football Autobiographies
Replies: 33
Views: 2367

Re: Football Autobiographies

Steve 1956... I have some Roger Eli books here
by Rodleydave
Sun Nov 11, 2018 9:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Remembering George Bray
Replies: 12
Views: 1728

Re: ARTICLE: Remembering George Bray

According to Roy Oldfield, just about the only bloke at Turf Moor who wasn't frightened by Bob Lord.
Some good memories and stories of him in the Roy Oldfield book.
by Rodleydave
Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Not the best of weekends
Replies: 19
Views: 3201

Re: ARTICLE: Not the best of weekends

Interesting Cleggh… was Bob Lord corrupt.
He made a few bob for himself thats for sure.
But was that so bad after all the work he did and the unpaid role of CEO?
Just asking...
by Rodleydave
Wed Oct 24, 2018 8:05 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: e-mail scam
Replies: 23
Views: 5119

Re: e-mail scam

65... the new 95
by Rodleydave
Sun Oct 21, 2018 12:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A star is born
Replies: 20
Views: 3708

Re: A star is born

Stunning film
by Rodleydave
Wed Oct 10, 2018 7:02 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A collection of England goalkeepers
Replies: 80
Views: 7506

Re: A collection of England goalkeepers

unique... surely no other club will ever do anything similar. Seem to remember watching a Burnley Bolton game in the 50s when it was Eddie Hopkinson at the other end.
by Rodleydave
Tue Oct 09, 2018 7:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: The beauty of football
Replies: 14
Views: 2043

Re: ARTICLE: The beauty of football

mkmel, depends if you are watching Last of the Summer Wine
by Rodleydave
Tue Oct 09, 2018 1:09 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: The beauty of football
Replies: 14
Views: 2043

Re: ARTICLE: The beauty of football

Clegghall you and me agree... I have this argument with the publishers who point this same thing out... me or I.
I tell them I want it to read like I am having a conversation.
by Rodleydave
Mon Oct 08, 2018 7:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: The beauty of football
Replies: 14
Views: 2043

Re: ARTICLE: The beauty of football

NRC am very aware of that, but I write as I speak... always use me... nowt wrong wiv it... sometimes use the alternative moi…
by Rodleydave
Wed Oct 03, 2018 4:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Steve Bruce
Replies: 46
Views: 5822

Re: Steve Bruce

They'll be knocking on SD's door.
by Rodleydave
Thu Sep 06, 2018 8:29 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burt Reynolds dies
Replies: 34
Views: 3087

Re: Burt Reynolds dies

Jimmy Mac and now Burt... my all time heroes
by Rodleydave
Wed Sep 05, 2018 1:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Shopping at Bob Lord's butcher shops
Replies: 12
Views: 3238

Shopping at Bob Lord's butcher shops

Any memories
by Rodleydave
Tue Sep 04, 2018 10:48 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: First Supermarkets in Burnley
Replies: 72
Views: 8706

Re: First Supermarkets in Burnley

Great information... na then... which had meat departments.
This is all to do with why Bob Lord's meat business declined.
by Rodleydave
Tue Sep 04, 2018 8:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: First Supermarkets in Burnley
Replies: 72
Views: 8706

First Supermarkets in Burnley

When did supermarkets first appear in Burnley.
Maypoles, was this a chain of large shops resembling a supermarket.
by Rodleydave
Thu Aug 30, 2018 11:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Enjoyed this read:)
Replies: 13
Views: 2277

Re: Enjoyed this read:)

Jimmy Mac was tapped up by assistant manager Jimmy Murphy in an attempt to unsettle him.
by Rodleydave
Thu Aug 30, 2018 1:30 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Enjoyed this read:)
Replies: 13
Views: 2277

Re: Enjoyed this read:)

There's a long Bob Lord quote in the article which is uncredited so how authentic is it? Sure he made some pointed remarks about the Man U situation, but misquoting Bob Lord became a national sport. He was great for the newspapers. He was ruthless, arrogant and upset folks left right and centre but ...
by Rodleydave
Fri Aug 10, 2018 5:07 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REPORT: Our Miracle of Istanbul
Replies: 40
Views: 5076

Re: REPORT: Our Miracle of Istanbul

superb piece of writing.
by Rodleydave
Wed Aug 08, 2018 3:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Flying from Leeds Bradford to you know where
Replies: 13
Views: 2014

Re: Flying from Leeds Bradford to you know where

David Atkinson and Ben Walsh are on this flight as well.
by Rodleydave
Wed Aug 08, 2018 2:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Flying from Leeds Bradford to you know where
Replies: 13
Views: 2014

Re: Flying from Leeds Bradford to you know where

Tracking you now... over the Wash towards the channel...
by Rodleydave
Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Flying from Leeds Bradford to you know where
Replies: 13
Views: 2014

Re: Flying from Leeds Bradford to you know where

Jet 2... Ryanair or HazardAirways
by Rodleydave
Wed Aug 08, 2018 10:49 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Flying from Leeds Bradford to you know where
Replies: 13
Views: 2014

Re: Flying from Leeds Bradford to you know where

better email me at beehive Thomas at aol dot com cb
by Rodleydave
Wed Aug 08, 2018 10:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Flying from Leeds Bradford to you know where
Replies: 13
Views: 2014

Re: Flying from Leeds Bradford to you know where

fao claretblue...yep... probably just a small run again of 150 copies
by Rodleydave
Wed Aug 08, 2018 10:04 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Flying from Leeds Bradford to you know where
Replies: 13
Views: 2014

Re: Flying from Leeds Bradford to you know where

If I was more sprightly I'd be putting g flags on the roof.
by Rodleydave
Wed Aug 08, 2018 9:59 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Flying from Leeds Bradford to you know where
Replies: 13
Views: 2014

Flying from Leeds Bradford to you know where

I know one chap who is flying from Leeds Bradford at 2.40. These planes come right over our house. We do daft things don't we... I shall be waving a Burnley scarf enviously as it goes overhead.
by Rodleydave
Sun Jul 29, 2018 10:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Question from Leeds
Replies: 11
Views: 2407

Re: Question from Leeds

Should I warn them... oh no maybe not
by Rodleydave
Sun Jul 29, 2018 10:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Peter Crouch linked
Replies: 169
Views: 14924

Re: Peter Crouch linked

Canny move
by Rodleydave
Sun Jul 29, 2018 10:04 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Question from Leeds
Replies: 11
Views: 2407

Question from Leeds

Deluge over here... what's rain like in Burnley… do we need wellies
by Rodleydave
Fri Jul 27, 2018 11:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How to unsubscribe from RED TV
Replies: 21
Views: 2766

Re: How to unsubscribe from RED TV

Yep had to email in the end but prompt response. Yep it was good coverage.
by Rodleydave
Fri Jul 27, 2018 10:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: How to unsubscribe from RED TV
Replies: 21
Views: 2766

How to unsubscribe from RED TV

Mrs T who is a whizz at these things cannot figure out how to unsubscribe from RED TV. We did the monthly subscription to watch the game. Are we now locked in forever. has anyone unsubscribed successfully already. Thought it was a decent second half performance from TV. A deserved result. The commen...
by Rodleydave
Mon Jul 23, 2018 9:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 5 in. 4 out. Job Done. Let's Go.
Replies: 41
Views: 4000

Re: 5 in. 4 out. Job Done. Let's Go.

But after a drink or two the best ideas often emerge.
by Rodleydave
Sun Jul 08, 2018 7:53 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Watching the semi in Ireland
Replies: 5
Views: 1035

Watching the semi in Ireland

With the Supporters Club trip to Limerick and Cork.
Looking forward to that.
by Rodleydave
Thu May 24, 2018 10:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Melbourne Clarets End of Season European Tour
Replies: 15
Views: 2552

Re: Melbourne Clarets End of Season European Tour

Sometimes I wished I lived in Melbourne.
by Rodleydave
Fri May 04, 2018 7:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: FAO FrenchClaret
Replies: 0
Views: 281

FAO FrenchClaret

Me and MIke Smith trying to get in touch with you Frenchy... my email is the same.
have emailed you to the address I had 4 years ago... maybe you are different now
Dave T
by Rodleydave
Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: STATEMENT: Supporters Groups respond to Arsenal ticket allocation
Replies: 96
Views: 7727

Re: STATEMENT: Supporters Groups respond to Arsenal ticket allocation

Clearly despite the bulging bank account, the club is still able to demonstrate that their mean, penny pinching, parsimoniousness is alive and well at TM and still underpins decision making. Here was a chance to 'reward' fans and anticipate a high demand by taking the full allocation whether they so...
by Rodleydave
Mon Mar 19, 2018 4:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Reflections on a Supporters Club weekend to remember
Replies: 5
Views: 1042

Re: ARTICLE: Reflections on a Supporters Club weekend to remember

felt odd writing and sending it. End of last season I felt truly 'writ out' .
Could barely sign a cheque.
by Rodleydave
Fri Mar 16, 2018 10:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: REQUIEM what was all that about
Replies: 3
Views: 1070

REQUIEM what was all that about

Are there any warlocks, coven experts, or archangels who can explain to me what all that was about.
by Rodleydave
Sat Feb 24, 2018 10:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lets get one thing straight we are not going down
Replies: 22
Views: 1676

Lets get one thing straight we are not going down

A chum who has just returned from Canada and who is a mathematician, met another ace mathematician/statistician out there who has worked out all the possible results and permutations of teams below us and calculated that BFC can NOT go down, mathematically impossible. That was when we had 36 points ...
by Rodleydave
Wed Feb 21, 2018 4:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Strong Stout in Addis Ababa
Replies: 7
Views: 1396

Re: ARTICLE: Strong Stout in Addis Ababa

Magnificent review.
by Rodleydave
Thu Feb 15, 2018 1:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: A new book – The Best of Burnley
Replies: 7
Views: 1706

Re: ARTICLE: A new book – The Best of Burnley

Weller not sure as yet if club shop will stock them. From me you get the Roger signed one. Cleggy I just ran out of ideas basically. Needed a break. And more time to spend on the Bob Lord book for next year. But if and when I resume Cleggy there will be a def report on Pieminster a newish city centr...
by Rodleydave
Thu Feb 15, 2018 8:20 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: A new book – The Best of Burnley
Replies: 7
Views: 1706

Re: ARTICLE: A new book – The Best of Burnley

100 copies being signed by Roger Eli this Friday.
by Rodleydave
Mon Feb 12, 2018 6:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: James Taylor
Replies: 21
Views: 3202

Re: James Taylor

The last concert in Leeds was brilliant. At the interval he sat on edge of stage to chat to people who came to him.
by Rodleydave
Mon Feb 12, 2018 6:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Lions eat poacher..
Replies: 27
Views: 2713

Re: Lions eat poacher..

Hope it was called Albert
by Rodleydave
Sun Feb 04, 2018 4:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New location for Fanzone
Replies: 35
Views: 5059

Re: New location for Fanzone

Post 6 and rename it The Champions in honour of all the sides that have ever finished top.
Or maybe Community will take it over as a social centre.
by Rodleydave
Thu Jan 25, 2018 4:36 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: A new book – The Best of Burnley
Replies: 7
Views: 1706

Re: ARTICLE: A new book – The Best of Burnley

If you have No Nay Never Vol 1 and 2, then this is a continuation.
I have a few vol 2 left
Vol 2 has a lot of the Derek Gill diaries in it, and includes the John Bond season.
In effect Best of Burnley is Vol 3 but new publisher wanted to rename it.
by Rodleydave
Wed Jan 24, 2018 5:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: A new book – The Best of Burnley
Replies: 7
Views: 1706

Re: ARTICLE: A new book – The Best of Burnley

Any Oz UTC readers it is cheaper to use Amazon Oz.
by Rodleydave
Wed Jan 24, 2018 3:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Memories of Brian Flynn
Replies: 98
Views: 16029

Re: Memories of Brian Flynn

Good read and a good addition to any Burnley FC bookshelf.