From The Bee Hole End - The Burnley Podcast

One of the worst Burnley performances in years condemned the Clarets to a 4-1 embarrassment at Norwich City. Woody and Simon join Greavesy for the Rapid Reaction. Something stinks at the club at the moment - but what is it and who is to blame? Rapid Reaction.

Bradford was a wake-up call — no shots, no invention, and a finishing problem that isn't going away. Chris Boden and Darren Bentley break down what actually went wrong, who's staked a claim for a Norwich start, and offer predictions for the weekend. Plus a look ahead to a huge week with the transfer deadline looming - will this be Zian Flemming's farewell?

Nicky Hayen's start at Burnley suffered another setback with the Clarets eliminated by League One Bradford City at Valley Parade on Wednesday. After a 0-0 draw, Bradford deservedly took the shoot-out and enjoyed the celebrations in front of a packed crowd. 5 games in 14 days now follow with deadline day sandwiched in - it's getting concerning. #EFL #soccer #carabaocup #burnley #bradfordcity

Burnley boss Nicky Hayen was critical of his players after Sunday's poor performance in the 3-1 defeat to West Brom. Was it right to call the players out and demand more? Or is Hayen throwing them under the bus after just two games? Julian Jordan joins Greavesy, Simon and Daz to discuss. Plus - Will Flemming stay or go?

Some positive news to discuss with the signing of goalkeeper Grégoire Coudert from Stade Brestois, and a £4-6m move for Feyenoord centre-back Anel Ahmedhodzic. The lads also weigh in on Everton's reported interest in in-form forward Zian Flemming. Plus, a look ahead to Sunday's trip to West Brom, who'll be without suspended striker Aune Heggebø after a retrospective ban. And we finish off with a quick discussion on the best left-back Burnley have ever had, and the best in the world....

Simon Evans is joined by Andrew Greaves and Darren Bentley to debrief Burnley's 2-2 draw with West Ham United in Nicky Hayen's first competitive game in charge. The lads dig into a spirited second-half comeback led by a Zian Flemming brace. They debate the midfield pairing of Ugo Raghouber and Hannibal, weigh up debutant Max Ellayne and a repositioned Kyle Walker, and argue over whether BruunLarsen and Edwards did enough out wide. There's plenty of optimism about the energy and fight Hayen has instilled, a look ahead to the final two weeks of the transfer window, and a full rundown of the club's sponsorship saga — from the collapsed shirt-sponsor deal to the record-breaking cream kit sales. 

Burnley beat Notts County on penalties to advance in the Carabao Cup but the first competitive game under Nicky Hayen raised questions about whether we still need to bring in some new faces?

The season gets underway on Saturday with the Clarets at home to Notts County in the Carabao Cup. Nicky Hayen will take charge of a competitive game for the first time at Turf Moor. But will the current squad still be in place come September or is the Belgian facing the same mess that Scott Parker had to deal with in his Championship season? Greavesy, Bodes and Simon are back to give their thoughts on pre-season, the transfer moves and of course that new away kit.....

After a 70-day search, Burnley finally have their man. Andrew Greaves, Chris Boden, and Darren Bentley dig into the appointment of Nicky Hayen — his Club Brugge and Genk pedigree, why he's inheriting the existing backroom staff, and whether this "calculated gamble" can get Burnley firing from matchday one. From Jaidon Anthony's move to Brentford to the loan deals that leave Burnley empty-handed, the panel breaks down who's in, who's out. Plus: why the club's academy conveyor belt has been "bunged up" for two decades.

After an apparent deal to bring Craig Bellamy back to the club as manager fell through at the last minute, Burnley remain without a manager TWO MONTHS after Scott Parker's exit and just 15 DAYS before the club's opening pre-season friendly. What is going on? And what is the solution? The lads interrupt their World Cup fun to take a look at the mess at Turf Moor.

Dave Horrocks, who has worked at Manchester United, Burnley and other top clubs joins Simon, Chris, Tony Dawber and Martin Barnes to take a deeper dive into what the club got wrong this season and what needs to be done next to make sure the Clarets have a brighter future.

Zian Flemming was on target again for the Clarets in a 1-1 draw with Wolves which at least ensured that Burnley didn't finish the season in last place. But most fans will be glad the season is over and thoughts turn to next year in the Championship and the question of who will be the new manager? Simon and Darren discuss the finale to a dismal campaign with reaction from the Turf from Bodes, JJ and Dawbs.

The Clarets again showed an improved performance under caretaker manager Mike Jackson as they made the Premier League title chasers, the unlikeable Arsenal, work all the way to the end for their three points. VAR was again a talking point but so were some of the individual displays from Burnley as the team again suggested things might have been different this season. But what comes next for the Clarets?

Burnley drew 2-2 with Aston Villa at Turf Moor in an entertaining game which ended with the rare (for this season) sound of applause. The Pod Squad review the game and also speculate about Ben Mee's comments before the match.

Daz is joined by Chris and BBC Radio Lancashire's Gary Hunt for a special episode to discuss the departure of Scott Parker on the eve of the Leeds United game. Plus, the trio delve into the club's newly-published accounts and wonder whether ALK could run a chip shop! 

It's a packed episode this week as Greavsey, Daz and Bodes look to the future as relegation is confirmed, discuss the emerging Gerrard v Bellamy battle for the not-yet-vacant manager's job and celebrate success for Burnley FC Women who secured promotion to WSL2 this week. Plus, tributes to the retiring Sam Vokes and a look at Jaydon Banel's successful loan spell at Derby County.

Burnley 0 Manchester City 1. The Clarets showed some professional pride as they avoided the feared thrashing from Pep Guardiola's team but relegation was confirmed with the defeat. The many empty seats at Turf Moor told their own story.

Burnley took the lead at the City Ground but entirely predictably Forest came back strongly in the second half to sweep aside Scott Parker's hapless Clarets and win 4-1. And it's Manchester City next......

Gaz, Daz and Bodes join Greavesy to try to make some sense of Burnley's latest apathetic and dismal display in the 2-0 home loss to Brighton. Is it a debrief or a therapy session?

Quick reactions to Burnley 0 Brighton 2 from the lads at the Turf and pod hosts Simon Evans and Paul Woodhouse. There is something of a consensus about a miserable afternoon.

Greavsey is joined by Darren and BBC Radio Lancashire's Gary Hunt to debrief the Clarets' latest defeat.  Plus, the trio look at ALK's horrendous results record in recent months across both their clubs and make renewed calls for a director of football to sort out the transfer mess.  

Zian Flemming gave the Clarets the lead at Craven Cottage but Fulham rallied to run out 3-1 winners as Scott Parker's side slide towards the trap door. Woody and Bodes join Simon while Tony calls in from West London.

Greavsey is joined by Chris, Daz and Julian to look back on a largely forgettable 0-0 draw with Bournemouth. The lads wonder where next for Lyle Foster, give Josh Laurent the thumbs up and wonder what might have been had Armando Broja used his left peg. Plus, Wolves season ticket praise, TV broadcasters slammed and joy for Burnley FC Women's team...

Burnley desperately needed three points to have any chance of keeping a flicker of survival hope alive but played out a 0-0 draw against a below-par Bournemouth at Turf Moor. All the usual weaknesses were evident including from the manager who continued with a lone central striker even in the final minutes. Reactions from four fans leaving the Turf while Simon and Woody discuss in the 'studio'

The Clarets are back in action against Bournemouth on Saturday and Scott Parker has been talking a lot about 'culture'. Daz and Bodes dissect the manager's comments and also react to Kyle Walker's announcement this week and speculation around Sean Dyche and Spurs.

A soulless, miserable defeat at Everton is quickly reviewed before the lads get on to some other topics - rare praise for Alan Pace over season ticket prices, more VAR debate and what about the new playoff format for the EFL? Julian Jordan joins Daz, Bodes and Greavesy.

Greavesy is joined by Martin Barnes and Daz Bentley for a full debrief of Saturday's somewhat mental 3-4 loss at home to Brentford. From an odd starting line-up and strange choices from Scott Parker to the 'greatest comeback that never was' to the bizarre VAR fracas at the end of the game, there is plenty to digest.

After a shocking start with the Brentford opening up a three goal lead, Burnley somehow fought back bravely to 3-3 before the VAR madness took control of the game.....The Clarets had two goals ruled out by VAR (both in controversial circumstances) as Brentford ran out winners. Reaction from the Turf and from Chris Boden and Paul Woodhouse. 

Three points against Brentford and Burnley could really start to put some pressure on the struggling teams above them. Now it really is must win time. Gary Hunt and Julian Jordan join Simon Evans to look ahead to Saturday's game at Turf Moor.

A comeback draw at Stamford Bridge gives the Clarets a boost ahead of a run of crucial games where points can be gained. Daz and Gaz join Simon to look back on the Chelsea game and ahead to the upcoming run of promising fixtures. Plus a deeper look at Joe Worrall, JWP and Zian Flemming and why it is time to leave the Parker debates in the pub .

Zian Flemming grabs a deserved late equaliser for Scott Parker's Clarets at Stamford Bridge and it could even have been all three points after a highly creditable second half display. Woody and Greavesy join Simon for a rapid reaction to a good day for lowly Burnley.

Greavsey is joined by Daz and Woody to look ahead to the Clarets' trip to Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Plus, news from inside the Fans Advisory Board meeting where Alan Pace discussed the January transfer window and more.  And the lads look ahead to what is needed for next season...

Should Sean Dyche be brought back and would he want to work with the man who sacked him from the club? That and all the rest of your questions answered - or at least we try to make sense of what has been going on at Burnley this season. A brief debrief of the Mansfield debacle before we dive into your questions on the Clarets this year - and the future.

The good vibes didn't last long - after a rare win at Crystal Palace, the Clarets were dumped out of the FA Cup on Saturday at home to League One side Mansfield Town. Simon and Woody react with input from JJ, Bodes, Daz and Tony Dawber at the Turf.

Burnley came back from two goals down to pull off a stunning 3-2 win at Crystal Palace and end their 16 match winless run. Proof that Scott Parker was right about the team still having belief? With Forest drawing with Wolves, is that nine point gap still within reach? Or are we get carried away after one, all too rare, enjoyable evening. Find out what the Pod Squad thought of the win at Selhurst Park.

Burnley chairman Alan Pace's comments about "three-year olds" and "temper tantrums" have inflamed passions among Burnley fans. Former Burnley FC PR manager Ed Abis joins Bodes, Simon and Greavesy to react to the 'car crash' Football Focus interview and discuss ALK's stewardship of the club in general. Will Pace make a decision over Scott Parker's future? How can the club better organise the football side to ensure improved performances and end the chaos around the team.

Burnley are down by every measure other than the mathematics after another poor display - this time at home to West Ham United. Daz and Woody join Simon while Tony and Julian report from Turf Moor. Is it time to put Scott Parker out of his misery?

The aftermatch of that shocking 3-0 loss at Sunderland is dissected by Chris Boden and Martin Barnes with Andrew Greaves. Has Pace just given up? Should Parker be sacked now? What is going on?

An utterly abysmal performance from Burnley. Tony Dawber is live from the Stadium of Light and Simon and Daz vent after a shocking, pathetic display that leaves the Clarets now facing the inevitable. All that after a deadline day that saw ZERO signings.

Could Kyle Walker tempt his former City team-mate to join him at Turf Moor? The pod squad run the rule over the James Ward-Prowe signing and a trio of departures from Burnley including a fond farewell to Manuel Benson. Plus a look ahead to Monday's clash at Sunderland.

Greavsey is joined by Darren Bentley and former When The Ball Moves fanzine editor to look at the Clarets' 2-2 draw with Spurs. A step in the right direction? A pointless point? Hope for the future? See what the panel think. Plus, January business - stick or twist?

Burnley almost took three points against Spurs and ended their winless run but a late leveller meant Scott Parker's side had to settle for a point again. With results going against the Clarets, the draw does little to help the survival bid. Bodes and Woody join Simon for a quick reaction.

Greavsey is joined by BBC Radio Lancashire's Gary Hunt and the returning Justin Connolly to look back on an encouraging performance at Anfield.  The Clarets came from behind to grab a 1-1 draw at Liverpool and that's given the Pod Squad hope that miracles might exist. Plus, we hear from Pod regular Tony Dawber from Anfield.

Rapid reaction to Burnley's draw at Anfield including a live report from Julian Jordan at Anfield. A determined team performance, showing real determination and spirit. Draws with Manchester United and Liverpool show their is life in Burnley yet and belief that they can still save this season. Up to the board now to give Scott Parker some backing in the window.

Ahead of the Liverpool game - is Scott Parker going to avoid the sack? Will Burnley make any moves in the January window and should Hannibal start at Anfield. Tony Dawber and Julian Jordan join Simon Evans to discuss.

Daz and Bodes look at the 5-1 win over Millwall in the FA Cup and its impact on morale, as well as a discussion around the transfer window and Scott Parker's future ahead of the trip to Anfield.

Daz is in the in the hotseat and joined by regular Pod Squad member Greavsey and former When The Ball Moves editor Martin Barnes to look at the Clarets 2-2 draw at home to Manchester United. The trio also discuss the FA Cup visit of Millwall, transfer window hopes and ALK's multi-club model...

Greavsey is joined by Nathan Rogers and BBC Radio Lancashire's Gary Hunt to look over the visit of managerless Manchester United to the Turf on Wednesday. The panel Scott Parker is very much in the last chance saloon and only a gamble to end all gambles might save him at Turf.

The Clarets fell to a 2-0 defeat at Brighton on Saturday with a display that was perhaps the worst of a torrid season.  Greavsey is joined by Chris and Daz to pick through the result, the wider context and who might arrive at Turf Moor should chairman Alan Pace pull the inevitable trigger.

Andrew is joined by Chris and Darren to pick through the finer points of the Clarets' 3-1 defeat to Newcastle at the Turf.  After a horror start, the Clarets recovered to put in a top performance before ultimately gifting the Magpies a third in injury time.