From The Bee Hole End - The Burnley Podcast

Burnley frustrated Liverpool for over 90 minutes until the almost inevitable stoppage time penalty gifted the visitors a barely deserved victory. Instant, short reaction pof from the Bee Hole End pod crew. Full Debrief will be out on Tuesday.

Champions Liverpool head to Turf Moor to face promoted Burnley but can Scott Parker's side pull off an upset? Greavesy, Woody and Bodes discuss the Clarets' chances as they return from the international break.

With the window closed and the Clarets on International break, the podcast takes a look at the post-deadline day fall-out. Has James Trafford been screwed by Pep Guardiola? Was Josh Brownhill right to take the Saudi millions? Should Burnley sign free-agent Christian Eriksen and what next for Mike Tresor and Hannes Delcroix?    

Lisbon-based football journalist Tom Kundert comes on a special Deadline Day episode to discuss what Clarets fans can expect from new (record?) signing Florentino Luis. Then Greavesy, Simon and Bodes discuss whether the overall summer recruitment be considered a success. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Burnley's Transfer Activity 02:35 Analyzing Florentino Luis: The New Signing 05:16 Florentino's Professionalism and Impact 08:22 Comparing Previous Players: Amdouni and Edwards 11:07 Burnley's Recruitment Strategy: A Mixed Bag 13:45 Strengthening the Midfield: Key Signings 16:27 Defensive Concerns: The Need for Solidarity 19:04 The Evolution of Burnley's Recruitment Philosophy 22:01 Outgoings and Future Prospects 24:42 Final Thoughts on the Transfer Window

The podcast is back with a quick review of the performances against United (and inevitably a bit of VAR talk) before turning attention to Monday's deadline deals. Florentino Luis looks set to sign from Benfica and where else do the pod squad hope to see the squad strengthened? 

The Clarets head to Old Trafford with Manchester United still reeling from their Carabao Cup exit at the hands of League Two Grimsby, can Scott Parker's side inflict the latest humiliation on Ruben Amorim's side? Simon Evans is joined by Paul Woodhouse, Chris Boden and Darren Bentley as the lads look ahead to a fascinating encounter.   Chapters 00:00 Previewing Manchester United vs Burnley 02:42 Analyzing Manchester United's Current Crisis 05:32 Burnley's Strategy Against a Struggling United 08:26 The Importance of Player Confidence 11:23 Transfer Window Dynamics and Squad Management 13:57 Potential Signings and Future Prospects 20:04 Transfer Market Dynamics 22:51 Evaluating Player Performance and Recruitment 26:09 Strengthening the Squad: Current Status 28:53 Tactical Approaches for Upcoming Matches 34:06 Looking Ahead: Anticipation for the Big Game

Josh Cullen scored one and created another as the Clarets enjoyed their first victory of the campaign in their Premier League debut at Turf Moor with a 2-0 win over Sunderland. It was "an absolute captain's performance" according to the pod squad who had plenty of praise to spread around the team after a strong second half display. Are we seeing a more tactically flexible Scott Parker? Is the team physically stronger this season? And is relegation perhaps not as much of a foregone conclusion as the pundits predicted? There are also fan-view segments, a bit of chat about the 'game day experience' and a short look-ahead to Tuesday's Carabao Cup tie against Derby County. Chapters 00:00 Burnley's Premier League Victory Over Sunderland 02:43 Analyzing Individual Performances and Tactical Changes 05:32 Scott Parker's Management and Game Strategy 08:13 Team Dynamics and Player Development 11:16 VAR Controversies and Refereeing Decisions 13:53 Fan Reactions and Atmosphere at Turf Moor 14:35 Impressions of New Stadium Changes 17:01 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Matches and Player Fitness  

The Clarets face Sunderland in their Turf Moor season debut on Saturday and Simon Evans is joined by Chris Boden and Paul Woodhouse to discuss that 'must win' fixture. We also discuss the fall-out from the latest plans to 'change the game day experience' at Turf Moor and hear from Burnley Cricket Club about how, despite rumours to the contrary, you can still wander on the cricket for a pint before the game. Oh and Koleosho has gone to Alan Pace's Espanyol on loan. Chapters 00:00 Sunderland Showdown: A Must-Win Game 02:46 Team Dynamics: Burnley's New Look 05:33 Tactical Considerations: Formation and Strategy 08:23 Player Fitness: Breuer and Foster's Roles 11:10 Fan Experience: Changes at Turf Moor 13:45 Community Impact: Burnley Cricket Club and Local Pubs 16:42 Transfer Talk: Colleascio's Loan to Espanyol

Despite a 3-0 scoreline the pod squad see some positives in Burnley's opening Premier League game of the season at Tottenham. Andrew Greaves is joined by Darren Bentley and Chris Boden and we also have some fan-views throughout the show. There's also a discussion of the over-sized squad at Gawthorpe and the need to trim it down to size - as well as still bring in a few more players before the window 'slams shut'.   Chapters 00:00 Opening Remarks and Match Overview 02:39 Analyzing Burnley's Performance Against Spurs 05:41 Formation and Tactical Discussions 08:18 Player Performances and Squad Dynamics 10:29 Fan Reactions and Perspectives 12:31 Squad Size and Transfer Window Challenges 15:19 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Matches and Expectations 17:55 Premier League Landscape and Team Performances 19:32 Concluding Thoughts and Future Outlook

We preview the new Premier League season which kicks off with Saturday's trip to Tottenham. Are the Clarets going to survive? Where will the goals come from? Do we need more additions or do we need to shift players out?  Who will be the surprise package of the campaign? What formation will Scott Parker settle on. Will any of the promoted teams stay up? So many questions...... This pod was recorded live on You Tube and has been edited for audio consumption.  

Greavesy is joined by Woody and Bodes to review Saturday's friendly with Lazio and give their verdict on the new third kit. Woody donned his headset to try out the Virtual Reality version of the Clarets v the Serie A side and lots of other nonsense.

French midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu and Slovak keeper Martin Dubravka have signed for the Clarets ahead of Saturday's showpiece friendly against Lazio at Turf Moor. Chris Boden and Paul Woodhouse join Simon Evans to look at the new signings and preview the meeting with the Serie A team.

Bodes and Daz join Greavesy for an update on transfer news, a look at the weekend's strange friendly at Stoke and some thoughts about whether the lads will be donning their VR headsets for Saturday's game with Lazio.

Simon, Greavesy and Woody go through the latest news out of Turf Moor as James Trafford and Josh Brownhill depart but Maxime Esteve signs a new deal.  

Jimmy Mullen looks back on his time at Turf Moor, the two promotion campaigns and much more in his first Clarets interview in over 30 years. 

The Clarets are away training at their pre-season camp in Portugal and while the pod squad didn't get an invite to join them in the sunshine, that doesn't stop us looking at the latest news. We discuss Zeki Amdouni's apparent injury set back and the continuing summer sage of James Trafford's increasingly likely move to Newcastle. Daz and Bodes recount some stories of pre-season camps of the past, in the days when the Isle of Man was as glamorous as it got and Stan laid down the law. And Greavesy interviews two members of the interim leadership of the new Burnley FC Independent Supporters Association about their plans.  

Jacob Bruun Larsen is back but is James Trafford's transfer saga coming to an end? Rumours of changes in the Cricket Field Stand, possible pie providers and Woody, Justin and Simon have some thoughts on the Sean Dyche Pod Episode.  

Sean Dyche on From the Bee Hole End. Do we need to say more? Sit back and enjoy Sean's reflections on his time at Turf Moor and his thoughts on trends in modern football as he chats with Greavesy, Daz and Bodes. Some fascinating stories and insights, including how a young Harry Kane was open to a move to Burnley, the players he is most proud of, what it was really like working under Mike Garlick and then Alan Pace and his views on Vincent Kompany and Scott Parker.  

England international Kyle Walker signs for the Clarets - the pod squad dissect the stunning news out of Turf Moor and look at how Scott Parker might utilise the former Manchester City full-back. Plus - what do the lads make of the new kit?

Three new faces join the Clarets but who will be heading for the exit door? Greavesy, Woody and Bodes break down the latest comings and goings at Gawthorpe.

We don't need much of an excuse to get back together and talk Clarets stuff - the fixtures are out and the transfer rumours are flying so Greavesy, Woody and Daz hopped on the pod for a summertime natter.

Find out who the lads picked as Player of the Season, Signing of the Season and what were the Performances of the Season and the Moment of the Season. The Clarets season reviewed through the highlight memories and leading players.

Leeds pip the Clarets to the title in stoppage time but the Clarets celebrate promotion anyway. Greavesy and Justin were on the Turf and tell Simon all about the exhilarating performance and everything that came after the match.....including that Natasha Bedingfield 'surprise' appearance....

The season ends with Millwall on the Turf and the Clarets still, technically, in with a chance of the Championship title - even if Leeds have the advantage thanks to goal difference. Greavesy, Justin, Woody and Bodes deliver the final preview of the season ahead of what should be a memorable final day of the season.

The pod squad gather after Bristol City failed to offer any help the Clarets as they fell to a 4-0 loss at Leeds. How could Josh Brownhill not make the EFL Team of the Year, Sacking managers after promotion, Rovers playoff hopes and more...

Quick reaction pod to Burnley's 5-0 win at QPR which piles the pressure on Leeds United in the title race. Greavesy and Daz join Simon to enthuse over the latest outstanding display from Scott Parker's side.

The promotion celebration hangovers have cleared up and the Clarets head to QPR as they battle with Leeds for the Championship title. We look ahead to that game and also discuss the contracts of key players, obligations and options to buy and the arrival of a new CEO at the club.

Atmosphere, tension, drama and then wonderful celebrations as the Clarets secured their return to the Premier League on Easter Monday after a 2-1 win over Sheffield United at Turf Moor. The pod squad review a great day to remember for Burnley - players, manager, owners and fans. 

A bonus Easter weekend edition as the crew look back on a hard-earned win at Watford which sets up Monday's massive game against Sheffield United where a win will book the Clarets a return to the Premier League.  

A bite-sized Easter weekend special as the Clarets head off to Watford before the long anticipated Eastern Monday game with Sheffield United. Plus those crucial updates on the flag debacle - because we needed something to moan about.

Burnley beat Norwich City on Friday and then 24 hours later Sheffield United stumbled again leaving Chris Wilder a bit upset. Woody breaks it all down with Justin and Bodes.

A draw at Derby was a missed opportunity but the pod squad are hoping for a return to winning ways against Norwich. A slightly different feel to this week's podcast......

The Clarets extend their remarkable unbeaten run and Leeds? Leeds are falling apart again. Shef United slip up on their greasy chip butty and before you know it Scott Parker's team are top of the league.

Coventry away for the promotion chasing Clarets and the lads are in that still strange confident mood.

How good was that? Clarets win over Bristol City win reviewed, Pies examined and the Saturday 3pm TV blackout rule is debated. All that and more on From the Bee Hole End....

Thank goodness that the international break is over and your favourite Clarets podcast is back to talk all things Turf Moor and in particular preview Bristol City at home.

Greavesy, Bodes, Simon and Woody reflect on Saturday's win at Swansea and look closer at Scott Parker's style of management as well as speculating on the likely outcome of the tight race for automatic promotion. Warning: Highly Positive Pod.

The lads look back on the frustrating draw at home to West Brom, discuss the fracas at the end of the game and look ahead to the weekend trip to Swansea.

It's all heading towards crunch time after the Clarets crush Luton 4-0 with magical Marcus Edwards delighting the crowd and then Leeds lose.

Looking ahead to Luton at home, looking at the contracts situation and how much is a Freddo bar these days?

A shocking loss to PNE in the FA Cup gets examined by a full pod squad.

We look ahead to Saturday's big FA Cup derby clash with Preston and then address the debate over 'atmosphere' and take a listen to various Turf Moor 'walk out' songs.

The pod squad struggle to find anything to be negative about after the 4-0 win over Wednesday. 

The lads look ahead to the Friday night clash with Shef Wed and talk some VK Ball.....

Finally JJ joins the pod squad to discuss the fall-out from the latest 0-0 draw at Deepdale.

Simon, Justin and Darren Bentley look back on the win over Hull City and ahead to the weekend's derby with North End.

Greavesy, Bodes and Woody look back on the weekend's FA Cup win at Southampton and look ahead to the midweek home game against Hull City.

Former Clarets media manager Darren Bentley joins the pod to review the Oxford game, look ahead to the FA Cup tie at Southampton and reminisce on transfer deadline days with Chris Boden. 

The pod squad preview the trip to Portsmouth and discuss whether the absence of a transfer deadline signing would really be a big problem?

The top of the table clash between Burnley and Leeds United ended in a stalemate. Chris Boden and Paul Woodhouse join host Simon Evans to assess the Monday Night Football clash and  a damp and cold Justin Connolly chimes in from his car outside the Turf.