We'll be CCCPing you. @themagicofthecup.bsky.social swings open his wardrobe to talk classic football World Cup kits. yourboystookahellofabeating.substack.com/p/you-have-t...

"... they’ve developed a sonic telepathy that makes them simply one of Europe’s best bands." - @jazzwisemagazine.bsky.social on Trish Clowes' new record 'Try Me' ... www.jazzwise.com/reviews/tris...

No, it's because only 3.1 percent of the Dutch population live in poverty as opposed to 20 percent of the British population. The Guardian really needs to stop publishing irresponsible lifestyle crap as news. (The Avondvierdaagse is a nice tradition though.) www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

The 50 richest families own more wealth than 34 million people. A handful have everything. Millions are struggling. End Rip Off Britain. Wealth tax. Now.

Lots of issues in Colombia already around this World Cup and what the national team means. Download my book for free to get some background on what was going on in 2014 and 2018.

@clairehanna.bsky.social : "Last week, in a very high profile case, the murder of Natalie McNally, the judge.. talked about a frenzied knife attack, he talked about wounds so bad the cause of death was unable to to be determined. There were no riots over the perpetrator of that brutal crime"

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💥 Try Me! The superb new album from Trish Clowes’ My Iris - released today! Inspired by a collection of field recordings from a walk along London’s Thames pathway, ft. the magnificent playing of Trish Clowes, Chris Montague, Ross Stanley & Joel Barford 📌 stoneylanerecs.lnk.to/TryMe

Fifty-five years ago! Happy Birthday Bob Dylan Peanuts cartoon!!*

It's West Ham vs Watford at the Boleyn Ground. Graham Taylor wraps up; a linesman is targeted by hooligans. Does he not like that. @scraggy74.bsky.social & @themagicofthecup.bsky.social head down to the Smoke for a right old cockney tear up. yourboystookahellofabeating.substack.com/p/football-r...

For those of you who might be interested, we are about to resurrect the Cowboy Junkies podcast, Music Is The Drug. You can sign up and delve into the first 50 episodes here: cowboyjunkiesmusicisthedrug.buzzsprout.com/share podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c... And Spotify, Amazon, Audible etc

For those of you who might be interested, we are about to resurrect the Cowboy Junkies podcast, Music Is The Drug. You can sign up and delve into the first 50 episodes here: cowboyjunkiesmusicisthedrug.buzzsprout.com/share podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c... And Spotify, Amazon, Audible etc

Remember: Wealth cannot be separated from power. We're seeing in real time how the extreme concentration of wealth is distorting our politics, rigging markets, and granting unprecedented power to a handful of people. Taxing the rich isn't just an economic issue, it's a defense of our democracy.

It's #Liverpool v #Southampton, and #NFFC v #WBA. North v South, East v West (Midlands). Over to @scraggy74.bsky.social and @themagicofthecup.bsky.social yourboystookahellofabeating.substack.com/p/football-r...

So then kids, what happens when your stylish midfielder has to go in goal before the days of sub keepers? @themagicofthecup.bsky.social and @scraggy74.bsky.social head off to #ManchesterUnited vs #Spurs to find out... yourboystookahellofabeating.substack.com/p/football-r...

London 14/5/26 World Cup preview evening @ The Volley, Old St. I'll be speaking about my book 'Blood On The Crossbar: The Dictatorship's World Cup', which focuses on the 1978 World Cup. Come along!

Friday is Module-Drop-Day with @scraggy74.bsky.social and @themagicofthecup.bsky.social. It's going to be January 1980 - and, oh wow, do we have a treat for you... As Bruce Forsyth never said: Nothing in this game for two in a bed. In this game for two in a bed, nothing.

Join @themagicofthecup.bsky.social and @scraggy74.bsky.social at White Hart Lane for FA Cup third round action, and an intriguing insight into Manchester United goalkeeper Gary Bailey's distraction techniques. BOO! yourboystookahellofabeating.substack.com/p/football-r...

It's #Arsenal v #Liverpool as the @ybtahoab.bsky.social team head back to the 1970s for the 1971 FA Cup Final, as glorious sunshine prompts Charlie George to have a lie down. And more. @themagicofthecup.bsky.social & @scraggy74.bsky.social look on in disbelief. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/j...

#Stoke go down to 9 men at #Burnley, as hypnotist Romark continues to cast his spell on Manchester City boss Malcolm Allison. #MCFC drown in the mud at #Halifax. @scraggy74.bsky.social & @themagicofthecup.bsky.social look on with utter horror yourboystookahellofabeating.substack.com/p/football-r...

It's the 1980s, & the battle of the Grays at Elland Road, where Larry Lloyd has a 'moment' @scraggy74.bsky.social & @themagicofthecup.bsky.social finally get to ditch their flares for Italian-styled tracksuits. Splash on that Kouros gents! yourboystookahellofabeating.substack.com/p/197980-par...

Ever more ludicrous, the front page of the Express today. A newspaper that thinks small boats are more important than a lunatic in the White House promising genocide and the destruction of an entire civilisation. Anybody still buying this should be led away to a padded cell.

It's this simple ... Why should EU suppliers struggle to trade with the UK when they have a frictionless market of half a billion consumers available without ANY red tape. No amount of baby steps or alignments on veterinary checks can replace the Single Market! #RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺

When the US have finished bombing Iran into the Stone Age, what is the attitude going to be towards Iranian refugees fleeing a nation where they can no longer survive, thanks to the work of the US?

Putin - I am going to bomb Germany back to the Stone Age. Xi - I am going to bomb South Korea back to the Stone Age. Imagine that. But Trump can say he's going to bomb Iran back to the Stone Age 'where they belong', 92million human beings, and nothing. Is anybody going to do anything?

1970, the FA Cup Final Replay. A dozen or so blokes kicking the hell out of each other; you might also get to see hear about some football. @scraggy74.bsky.social and @themagicofthecup.bsky.social go tooled up, just in case. Bring yer dinner. yourboystookahellofabeating.substack.com/p/the-1970s-...

IT'S FRIDAY. And we have a Christmas Crackerjack game for you as #DerbyCounty get rinsed by gunge at Anfield. #Liverpool win. As usual. @themagicofthecup.bsky.social and @scraggy74.bsky.social crack open the festive Sherry podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

#OnThisDay 24 March 1976 🇦🇷 A coup in Argentina saw a military junta take control for seven years, during which an estimated 30,000 people 'disappeared' during the 'Dirty War'. @rhyswrichards.bsky.social wrote a brilliant book about how the junta impacted the 1978 World Cup #NuncaMas

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Spain's renewables build-out has structurally decoupled its electricity prices from gas markets. Gas now sets the price in only 15% of hours, compared to 90% in Italy. Countries that invested early in clean power are far less exposed to fossil fuel price shocks. Those that didn't now pay the price.

It's #Everton vs #ManCity. Panto season starts early thanks to referee Gwyn Owen. Meanwhile, #NFFC eh? What's going on there? @scraggy74.bsky.social & @themagicofthecup.bsky.social hold their nose & watch it all, so you don't have to. HELP! yourboystookahellofabeating.substack.com/p/197980-par...

Iran, please wait in line until your number is called.

It's car boot day at Stamford Bridge as ITV, once again, head for #Chelsea, possibly under the instruction of referee Gilbert Napthine. Yes, Gilbert Napthine. @scraggy74.bsky.social and @themagicofthecup.bsky.social navigate through it all yourboystookahellofabeating.substack.com/p/197980-par...

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In a serious country, people would give the news about changing our banknotes 10 seconds thought, shrug, and then worry about something important. Why does everybody have to have a f**king opinion about everything?

How do you go from a European Cup to relegation within 5 years. @avfc-official.bsky.social fan Ivan McDouall & @scraggy74.bsky.social talk us through the most remarkable of journeys. Must-listen stuff for #AVFC fans yourboystookahellofabeating.substack.com/p/module-16-...

It's all go at Anfield, with Cannon having a fall. Meanwhile, Man Utd's Gary Bailey finally succumbs to this mad trend of goalkeepers wearing gloves - the big wimp. @themagicofthecup.bsky.social & @scraggy74.bsky.social report back yourboystookahellofabeating.substack.com/p/197980-par...

Hey good people. It's the final day of Waterstones' latest book offer. 25% off a selection of upcoming releases, one of which is volume one of Evolution of an Empire, a new trilogy I'm writing on Liverpool FC's Roman Empire era. Use the code FEB26.

Album review: Lucy Mellenfield "Tell The Water, She Will Listen" - Passion and originality announce the arrival of a rare talent @lucymellenfield

The incredible debut album from Lucy Mellenfield … out now! stoneylanerecs.lnk.to/TellTheWater

2/ If Starmer wants to protect the vibrant multi cultural fabric of the UK, he must scrap his divisive "earned settlement model". These plans will mean some people will have second class rights throughout their adulthood, preventing many from flourishing & reaching their potential.

Just going to leave this here

Jim Ratcliffe. 1. Tax exiles have no idea what is going on in the Uk, so should STFU 2. Tax exiles clearly haven't got a patriotic bone in their body, so should be given no oxygen of publicity. 3. His stats are wrong, his analysis is wrong, no wonder he is making such a disaster of Manchester United

The answer is simple: it is isn’t just politicians, but the UK billionaire owned media who are far more comfortable having a “debate” about just how racist we should be, than they are probing into the corrupt money & dirty relationships that run our politics.

It's Friday, which means a Crackerjack game between Arsenal & Liverpool. Brian Moore goes a bit weird on us - but that's ok, because he's Brian Moore, & he can do what he likes. Over to @scraggy74.bsky.social & @themagicofthecup.bsky.social yourboystookahellofabeating.substack.com/p/197980-par...

Alan 'I heard 2 versions' Brazil showcases his Golden Shot credentials for a buoyant #Ipswich side, while Peter Shilton has a day to remember...or do we mean 'forget'? You decide. @scraggy74.bsky.social & @themagicofthecup.bsky.social tell us more #ITFC podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

"And we now have María on the line who would like to swap a Nobel Peace Prize for the presidency of Venezuela..."