Important, brilliant listen Thank you @nqatpod.bsky.social @tmortimer.bsky.social for speaking out on Ratcliffe and the frightening rise of hateful anti-immigration rhetoric and Far-Right Politics

JIm Ratcliffe is a scumbag. More than that he's a hypocrite. And dangerous. Words. open.substack.com/pub/nqatpod/...

Me this morning: Carrick is a sensible short-term option to bring some much-needed stability to the end of the season. Offering him the job permanently would be a clear step too far. Me now:

Very pleased with this year’s Father’s Day present for my Dad

A good way to start a Friday

One of the greatest ♥️ ‘It was an I Will Survive for the 1990s’: how McAlmont & Butler made Yes www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...

Repeat of this but for June. June?!?!

PSG were an irrelevance in European football until a state-backed project transformed them into a symbol of modern football’s moral drift - soft power, sportswashing, and influence beyond the pitch. Good as they are, success built on that model leaves a bitter taste.

I can scarcely describe the joy of watching Back to the Future. Perfection in a film.

Would be nice to hear more media narrative about the fact that 20 years ago, United were plundered solely in order to benefit one already incredibly wealthy family. We knew then it would be a disaster; we just didn’t know how long it would take. Utterly shameful that it was allowed to happen.

Thank you to @nqatpod.bsky.social for the excellent discussion about the impact of cutting staff on organisations (around 40m in) ie cutting isn’t always commercially sensible. This is in the context of a football club, but it’s important listening for all of us. open.spotify.com/episode/7lVC...

Last time we lost the Europa League Final, I’d just worked 50 hour weeks for months & months; left work at 8pm on the day of the Final to watch us lose on penalties; got up at 6am to get back to work early; & anti-United songs were chanted at me in a random lift. Still, I think I feel worse today.

I’m delighted to be delivering a workshop for @gem.org.uk to help freelancers develop a practice that supports their wellbeing. 2 July, online. Bookings are open now. Hope to see you there! gem.org.uk/event/freela...

Feeling physically sick every time I think about the Europa League final. Watching on TV, feeling powerless to do anything, will be pure hell. Get into football, they said. It’ll be fun, they said.

This was a highlight of the year so far. What a privilege to meet such talented students - they are going to have stellar careers! Thank you for the invite, @1000plateaus.bsky.social

Never in doubt 😅😅😅 Played lads!

The irony of spending my professional life talking about how to avoid stress and burnout AND being a fan of Manchester United is not lost on me

Loud birdsong has woken me up at 5am three days on a row and it’s starting to feel personal

Sorry, but I believe it’s May tomorrow and I’m not sure how this has happened?

This season in one image

An uplifting evening with a truly joyous person

Listen. Speak out. Show you care.

I’d add Croydon Clocktower cafe to this list. A great family-run, community cafe; chill place to work or meet friends; and excellent value for money: www.instagram.com/clock.tower.... Which other museum cafes would you recommend? www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...

I’m still feeling the effects of heavy sedation after a hospital procedure yesterday…. and given the news, I think that’s the best way to be.

It was 5pm and he was most displeased I had not immediately switched off the laptop. (To be fair, you have to admire his strong work/life boundaries).

Excellent tip!

Last week, my son lost his first tooth. Unfortunately he also swallowed it, leaving me with one just option: to get to work forging some government documents. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

From today’s Popbitch I’m sure we’ve all encountered a man like Sir Jim 🫠

If you don’t already follow @infinitescream.bsky.social, it’s surely time to start

This seems a good thing to repost on #InternationalWomensDay The impact of violence & abuse can last for years - if not a lifetime. The fear & panic can continue, as can learned self-protection behaviours - like saying sorry all the time or worrying about making people angry. Unite to end VAWG.

Maybe because so many people are utterly exhausted

This is such great work from Jane Austen’s House. It’s one of the most relaxing, calming podcasts I’ve ever listened to, as well as being full of fascinating stories of Jane, her family, and her novels. Wonderful stuff. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...

A gorgeous, uplifting day at Holly Searle’s subversive stitching workshop in Croydon. Exactly what was required.

Never underestimate the tonic that is meeting up with a good friend and setting the world to rights

*Ominous statistic alert*

Part of me thinks this game would be fun. Part of me can’t think of anything worse than managing a museum IN MY SPARE TIME. FOR FREE. store.steampowered.com/app/2185060/...

Museum friends! We need your help! Sophie and Fran are working to standardise the terms in our catalogue. Does anyone have an object type thesaurus that they're willing to share with us? Particularly local/ social history.

How are things going? I’m currently eating a chocolate orange that’s three months out of date

My prediction for #TOTMUN? 90 minutes: 0-0 90 minutes + 5 and a whole lot of chaos ball later: 8-7

I’m clinging to the return of #BigBoys to provide some light in the dark. What a perfect show.

Relief

Of course

Will United s̶c̶o̶r̶e̶ ruin the weekend? They always s̶c̶o̶r̶e̶ ruin the weekend.

I think it’s perfectly acceptable to fine all the players on my behalf, no?

It’s my birthday today so I am going to take it very personally if United lose

I facilitated a team away day with a group of brilliant, creative people today. It’s always such a privilege to get a glimpse into the awesome stuff arts organisations are doing. The best way to end the week ☺️

Sorry but settling down to watch football at 7pm on a Sunday just feels weird

💯

I don’t support Salford City (it’s all about FC United for me), but, as a proud Salfordian, I’m enjoying the love for the city of Salford (and obvs I hope Salford City win today)