I did one of my regular rides today, which involves going over the old Severn Bridge, and you can see the new one from it. Happily it wasn’t too windy today, it can be a bit sketchy when the wind’s blowing

How are Scottish fans going to do this to be ready for a game 2-4am? Are they going to sleep this afternoon and be fresh as daisies tonight, or just push on through powered by coffee, adrenaline and [insert stimulant of choice]?

I wish this goose would come closer so I could say there's a goose loose about this sluice.

he seems ok

Just seen Onleys name on finishers list at 29 minutes after winner

Footballers showing themselves as humans is one of my favourite tropes

Me thinking about Paul Seixas at the Tour de France

can we all have a minute's silence for my wife who has just got Panama in the office sweep.

There's probably never been a better time to remind you that when David Hockney first took his Mum to California she remarked 'all this lovely weather and nobody puts their washing out'.

Resigned…from life? 🤦🏻‍♂️

the charcoals Hockney made in 2014, after a stroke, that show what it is to make something: you show up every day and look at it, wrestle with it, honestly. it’s in the doing. RIP to the master.

Pumped for Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina tonight. It's no exaggeration to say this could be a dress rehearsal for the final.

David Hockney, grand peintre britannique, est mort à l’âge de 88 ans

I have a joke about a broken lift, but it doesn't work on so many levels.

Amen. #BookSky

I didn't stay up to watch the South Korea - Czechia game but I did see the highlights this morning and there seemed to be thousands of empty seats. Not so apparently according to FIFA who said that the official attendance was 700 short of capacity. So FIFA is essentially gaslighting the whole world.

I got Mexico in the sweep and so I am making a strong argument that we should stop the count this evening and I should be declared the winner.

Has that Scottish flag been on a boil wash, the blue looks too pale

getting up tonight, in the middle of the night to watch a World Cup match, when I have a busy day at work tomorrow. I just don't think it will be good for my Korea.

When you studied really hard but still got an F.

no spoilers but very pleasing result in the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

I’m currently reading Tonight The Music Seems So Loud, by @sathnam.bsky.social and it’s drawn my attention to some of the incredible covers George Michael recorded, including this stunning version of Going To A Town. What a voice. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DZJ...

This I hope is going to be the first game in history where the referee gets a bigger ovation than any of the teams.

This is the saltiest, bitchiest baller move by UEFA (who I also don’t endorse BY THE WAY)

Wow.. nerves of steel

Brought this to the counter in Waterstones. The bookseller, a woman of about my age, looked at it, then looked at me. ‘Yes,’ she said. ‘Yes’, I replied. No further words needed. @sathnam.bsky.social

What I used to say when I was too drunk to converse.

I couldn't undo the buttons on my jumper so tried pulling it over my head but got it stuck. I’m now sitting in A&E waiting to see a cardyologist.

as a cycling and football fan I am pleased to announce that, having checked the World Cup and the Tour de France schedules there is not likely to be any overlap, so I can watch them both. There remains of course the small matter of finding time to work, eat, sleep and spend time with my family.

Just ate a vegan meal. And to make it as healthy as possible I only put vinegar on them.

You want fame? Well, fame costs. And right here is where you start paying … in sweat.

Everything you can expect from the World Cup Opening Ceremony. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/benjamin-b... License code: JVYDUZB9GVWKNVC5

I have just looked in the mirror. It seems I have been #looksminusing for some time

please stop telling me to reserve the pasta water, I have forty-five gallons of it in my kitchen, it is taking over my life

The US authorities had a tip off that the referee was in constant touch with a secretive, possibly terrorist organisation called VAR, the US learned that this VAR organisation were sending messages to his earpiece and they didn't want to take any chances.

An excellent cartoon. 😂 Can't see a credit for this, if anyone knows then please post. Very apropos though - lol.

Burger King is just a ceremonial title, the Burger Prime Minister is the actual head of state

The US World Cup in one photograph 🙄😔

Put yourself in my crocs, your honour.

At least the England squad will be a DEI nightmare for MAGA.

New fish-based prog rock band just dropped

Just sat on my hand and now when I make circles on the palm with my finger it feels like my teddy bear is in someone else's garden.

"What do you want played at your funeral?" "Twister. It'll be great." "No, I meant what songs do..." "IT'S WHAT I WOULD'VE WANTED".

🎶 Make a little berghaus in your sole 🎶

World Cup Moments: England forward Peter Beardsley gets comfortable on his teams flight to Sardinia for the start of Italia 90

Is ANTIFIFA a thing yet. If not, claiming it as mine!

Steve... what am I going to find under that sofa pillow?

Much as I like Pride & Prejudice I find it impossible to deny that this is the greatest review of it of all time

I suggest this is the best song to sing along to in a car. It’s a belter. youtu.be/YWzhV8JLsdQ?...