Whatever the weather, #GlazersOut

It's still pretty gusty but that is forecast to pass in the next couple of hours. Dry at the moment but plenty more rain to come. Take care if you're traveling.

@maritstensby.bsky.social have you been blown away and/or flooded yet? It's been pretty wet and wild here, another 12 - 24 hours of it yet. 🌬️🌧️

Miracle of miracles, a text from the disappearing contractor in response to a text and email from me - and a commitment to get cracking on Monday! Have I won the jackpot or am I imagining it? 🤔

The nerve! There's no way that should be allowed.

If only the likes of Farage and Trump understood and cared the climate emergency rather than deniers and being wedded to the monetary returns from fossil fuels.

The incident in Crumpsall this morning sounds more serious as more details are known. GMP are now saying 2 fatalities and 3 seriously injured. It's believed that the assailant was shot dead but unconfirmed, the bomb squad currently on the scene dealing with a suspicious object.

The Mooners will be kicking themselves for not winning in Monaco tonight. Poor old Pep. 😁

Maybe those that like to criticise Rasmus will be quiet for a couple of days now after his goalscoring exploits tonight. Some hope!

Jane Goodall leaves a tremendous legacy for her wildlife conservation work over a long career.

This isn't a surprise, mirroring what has already been hinted at - but I would have expected discussions to be much more advanced given that there may be less availability come the New Year.

Shame Bodo/Glimt couldn't have held on for the win.

Netanyahu, like Putin, will only sign up for a ceasefire if it's advantageous to him or he's run out of other options - and he'll break it as soon as he can.

Dark arts from the Gooners from set pieces once again.

I wonder if it's time for someone else to take the next penalty, possibly Mbeumo or Sesko, to give Bruno a break?

It pains me to do it but I've just cancelled my subscription to The Observer. It's been a shadow of its former self since Tortoise Media took it over in late April, their focus clearly being on digital rather than print. The increase in cover price was the final straw. What do I read now?

I was brought up on wingers and attacking full backs. To me, that's United's DNA.

Ange and Nuno didn't have long to rest between jobs. Is that a case of clubs taking the easy option rather than searching for the best available manager to fill the vacancy? It all sounds very convenient.

If you award a penalty for a pull back on Mbeumo - correct - how isn't it denying a goal scoring opportunity and therefore a red? It can't be anything else!

Well that first match was fun but Shearer's already setting it up for the next highlights package.

Strapping myself in for the inquest on MOTD, sure to be balanced, constructive criticism, no agendas.

They've only gone and done it ... pre-tournament favourites and now World Cup Winners ... Red Roses 🌹

The yellow card has completely changed the game, Canada with all the momentum now and beginning to capitalise.

Itlooked like a forward pass to me but no-one's questioning it so they must have a better angle ... appreciate that the ball can appear go forwards from a legitimate pass.

There's been some late - and decisive - goals in the PL this afternoon.

Same player, 2 own goals ... bad day at the office!

I wouldn't argue with this lot!

A poor result in the early game just makes the day seem like it's dragging. Perhaps the Red Roses can provide some cheer?

Caught on the counter in added time. 3 - 1

Mbeumo pulled back ... penalty.

1 down at the break. Some decent periods, some not so decent.

Sesko gets his first goal at the third attempt. 2 - 1

Bollocks. 2 - 0

Brentford in the ascendancy after the goal, Bayindir keeping us in it with a couple of saves.

Route one against the run of play. 1 - 0 Not a great start.

Potter gone. I bet no-one is surprised. But why do it at the weekend rather than earlier in the week? Do the owners really believe that that will take some of the heat off them, albeit temporarily?

Counting down to kick off at silly o'clock, not the only slot that's tough on match goers. In the post-Frank era, it's difficult to know what to expect from Brentford - but you could say the same about us! Our first away win of the season would be great. #GlazersOut

I've never seen Roxy Music or Bryan Ferry but I've always liked their music. Mr Ferry is one cool guy, 80 today. The cover of John Lennon's Jealous Guy as a tribute is definitely, imo, one of the best, genuinely good- my preference usually being for the original version..

Sorry to hear that Menzies Campbell has died. He seemed to be a sensible politician, one of a small number.

Great to see the exodus from the UN assembly as Netanyahu walked on to the platform.

I have zero interest in golf and hence in the Ryder Cup but I'll raise a glass on Sunday night if Europe wins it on American soil and with a crowd which will inevitably overstep the boundaries of respect and sportsmanship.

This is an utter bullshit idea. I'd like to see the evidence that it's necessary, effective, popular and secure.

Criticism of the triple lock on the State pension doesn't take into account the fact that many are dependent upon it, nor does it consider that it's one of the lowest in Europe.

Andy Burnham is receiving a lot of attention lately as a potential replacement for Starmer. He probably thought that his time had passed, especially as he's not been an MP for years. What some seem to ignore is that societal and economic problems will remain the same regardless of whomever is PM.

Looking like a hot meal is back on the agenda tonight, having managed to reconnect the gas cooker now that the screed has dried sufficiently in the kitchen.

I dropped a drawing pin on Monday but couldn't find it until this morning, stuck in the sole of my slipper. Why didn't I look there?

Sorry to hear that Dickie Bird has died. One hell of a character, lots of mannerisms and anecdotes. 92 is a pretty good innings.

I wonder what that hearth was lined with? I think it's too recent to have been asbestos. Whatever, it's now broken up and bagged ready for disposal.

Makes a huge difference if the power doesn't trip! ⚡ Contractor reckons he might have tripped it when plastering. Fortunately easily fixed once the problem was accurately diagnosed.

70 years today since the first UK TV advert was aired! There have been some brilliant ones over the years, but most are average or dross.