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Can't see us hoping for anything other than a top 8 finish. Our play is too slow and predictable and we don't have great options up front to make changes. I thought the talk of us challenging for the league was optimistic - unfortunately I think I was right. #VeneziaCesena #VeneziaFC

VAR doesn't give the clearest penalty I have seen in ages. The defender literally saved it with his hands outstretched and for some reason it's not given. Cannot stress how poor Italian officiating is. #VeneziaCesena #VeneziaFC

Not had a chance to read this one yet, but if this is anything like Nick's other books it will be a must read!

I didn't know they were doing a new season of Silicon Valley. Can't wait!

Here's my winning pitch from @bloodyscotland.bsky.social (still seems mad saying that!) Sinners meets the gothic unease of Don’t Look Now with the broken investigators of True Detective. At its heart, it's not just about a monster that may destroy a city, but the trauma that can destroy a man.

Agents/editors - if this sounds like your sort of thing, please get in touch!

Here's my winning pitch from @bloodyscotland.bsky.social (still seems mad saying that!) Sinners meets the gothic unease of Don’t Look Now with the broken investigators of True Detective. At its heart, it's not just about a monster that may destroy a city, but the trauma that can destroy a man.

I saw very little football this weekend but that if course doesn't stop me offering an opinion on the latest goings on in Italy!

What a weekend! We’re over the moon for the winning ESFF writers at @bloodyscotland.bsky.social - @davegoodman.bsky.social, Debut Prize for A Reluctant Spy, @tariqashkanani.bsky.social the McIlvanney Prize for The Midnight King, & @marcorinaldi.bsky.social winning Pitch Perfect for Dark Waters 🎉

Genuinely unbelievable!!! What a weekend!

I think more accurately that it's clear I am the defining factor in Tariq and Dave's wins 😂

So, so, so delighted for my friend and podcast co-host @tariqashkanani.bsky.social. Up against a stacked field (Rankin, Mina, McIlvanney, McSorley!!!) he won!!! And deservedly so - I've been telling you all The Midnight King is fantastic for months - go grab it!

Mad game. Our defence is truly awful (why Mancini ahead of Calafiori??) but Gattuso has found a strong front 2. I'm still dubious about him but 10 goals in 2 games is all you could ask for really. The real test comes against Norway in November (though Israel at home won't be easy either). #Azzurri

We discuss the big AI settlement on today's Adventures in Publishing-Land - is it a victory for authors? Plus lots of other nonsense!

So delighted and proud that our very own @tariqashkanani.bsky.social is on the shortlist for the McIlvanney prize! Incredible achievement for an incredible book!

A man on the streets of the UK is asked about the “problem of immigration” and dismantles talking points with ease.

Why does this moron continue to get coverage and presumably money for people to listen to her opinions? She is objectively the worst prime minister in history. Stop giving her airtime. news.sky.com/story/liz-tr...

Another of the 25 podcasts I record and edit is back! 😂 As ever, fun chatting with @ginkers.bsky.social about all things calcio - more so when Venezia win and Fiorentina don't...

Good to get the opening day win, but should've been out of sight in 1st half and allowed them back into it 2nd half. Busio & Duncan class, Doumbia good, Bjarkason showing he should have been used more last season. Fila and Sagrado still totally useless even at this level. #VeneziaBari #VeneziaFC

Just waking up to say we will of course be back with our first episode of the new season this week! But - a new recording schedule - we will be recording on Mondays so new episodes will be out on Tuesdays this season. Look out for our first dose of misery this Tuesday!

How on earth is he worth €27m?? I've seen him play a few times and he looks bang average. www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calci...

Didn't see the game, but a brilliant start to the season. Hope it bodes well for the games to come... #VeneziaFC youtu.be/dAmDMa_2OXU?...

VAR needs a shot clock. 2 minutes max to review a play & if there’s nothing definitive to overturn we move forward. i’ve seen some EGREGIOUSLY long times recently, it has to change.

Summer holiday in Italy 2025 was mainly an exploration of pasta and pizza and the ever-expanding size of my waistline #Italia2025 1/3

Great win by Sinner. And maybe it will slow the ridiculous coverage here that acts like Alcaraz is somehow on a different level to him. He's been number 1 for months, has now won 3/4 Grand slams. Give him some respect.

Really enjoyed Superman - big, silly and very comic booky in the best ways (imo). Corenswet is great as Superman, with lots of great supporting performances. Probably slightly too busy in terms of plot lines, but a really good start to the Gunn DCU as far as I'm concerned.

It's always great fun chatting with Sarah and you always get some great industry gossip - tune in!

Getting mad about Superman being an immigrant and kindness being his greatest attribute (above his strength, speed etc) just shows a complete lack of understanding of who the character has always been. I love the message Gunn is sending with the new movie. I can't wait to see it.

Good news that the rights have been sorted so early, but can't believe the UK's stupid blackout rule still exists in 2025 and means Saturday afternoon games can't be shown, especially for non-domestic football broadcasts. www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/f...

This is psychopathic. When is all this bullshit going to stop?

For some reason, I decided to waste my evening watching Juve. Italian football is in a bad way. Juve have so many average players. And when needing to score, Tudor brings on McKennie and Gatti?! When one donkey won't do... 🙄

Amazing longlist for the McIlvanney prize - and brilliant to see my mate and podcast co-host @tariqashkanani.bsky.social on there! (But no surprise - The Midnight King is brilliant - read it now if you haven't already!)

Worth a watch: Head of Signal, Meredith Whittaker, on so-called "agentic AI" and the difference between how it's described in the marketing and what access and control it would actually require to work as advertised.

The first episode of Adventures in Publishing-Land is now out! Featuring Unbound discussion; authors being bullied off Insta; literary estates & copyright; a look at James Frey's latest; and an argument about Superman 😆 Plus, Tariq tells us about the worst scam ever... See next post for details!

Excited to finally launch this new project - aiming to create a one-stop shop for some of the best writing and publishing podcasts around, starting with our own Page One podcasts (of course!) and the brilliant podcasts from Nadine Matheson (with hopefully more to follow!) Plus, a fun new joint show!

U21s been robbed here by an atrocious referee. Absolute nonsense yellow and red cards. By far the better team, but it's just not a good time for Italian football it seems! Still, the likes of Koleosho and Zanotti look good and hopeful for the full team. #Azzurri

And in the second, it's a fun chat with former journalist turned author, Fiona Cummins - featuring some great celeb anecdotes as well! (up now on our Patreon and Friday for everyone else)

Not 1 but 2 episodes this week - both of them really interesting chats. In the first, we speak with one of the biggest UK publishers and also author, Jane Johnson

I'm no fan of the Gattuso appointment, but when you get people suggesting Zenga of all people you know things can still get worse... www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Nazio...

Me with some subtle advertising for @ukpageone.bsky.social podcast...

That’s a recipe for disaster. Where it’s only used by people who lack the expertise to tell when it’s fucked up.

Are we heading for a version of Betteridge’s Law of Headlines? We think LLM AI might just possibly be useful in other people’s fields, in our own field, we can tell it is going to be hopelessly inadequate. It’s a seemingly reliable tool for jobs we don’t understand are being done badly.

Sacking Spalletti is unfortunately the right decision, even though it won't fix everything. But he never grasped how to do the national job. A shame, as he is a great club manager, and he clearly cared in his own idiosyncratic way. #Azzurri

Missed the Italy game... Presume it went well? (Spalletti must go... But also there is clearly a deeper problem that will take years to fix - if there is even the will)

Juric to Atalanta is incredible, and not in a good way. Some managers really do fail upwards. My condolences @kennywastell.bsky.social

This episode was such fun to record! Definitely one of the funniest episodes we have had in a while, and also really interesting as we chat about Cally's writing journey!

It's @cymerafestival.co.uk this weekend and I'm delighted to be involved - first chairing this brilliant panel with @roisinmcd.bsky.social, @bingewriting.bsky.social and Adam Oyebanji at 1.45pm on Saturday www.cymerafestival.co.uk/cymera25-eve...

"Just sign here and then we'll give you all you want, we promise" How is this even a serious offer? The Lords better stand firm

"Humanity deserves better so I have teamed up with a company that has stolen everyone's creations to make a pointless necklace that will harvest everyone's data all the time. Oh, it costs a bargain $800"