Pep leaving City? Boy does @jonmackenzie.bsky.social have the book for these times. IT’S ALMOST LIKE WE PLANNED IT geni.us/TheSpectreOf...

HUGE news. @forwardrussia.bsky.social were always the benchmark for me as a teenager in a band in West Yorkshire in 2006 and GMAW is still an all-timer. Get me to the Brudenell, I need to hear that opening synth of Thirteen

We brought South Yorkshire to @thesociallondon.bsky.social with Groovy, Laidback and Nasty. Brilliant chat between @danieldylanwray.bsky.social and guest host Ben Beaumont-Thomas, top tunes from DJs Zaereo, Toddla T and 96 Back, and all books sold out from @realmagicbooks.bsky.social. Perfect.

Get this man some coffee and cake RIGHT NOW. #lufc

Been such a joy working with @danieldylanwray.bsky.social over the last few years on his book, and last night’s huge event was both a fitting celebration of publication day and of Sheffield’s vast music history. Incredible to see hundreds of the city’s finest out in force to show their support 🙏

Would buy each and every one of our squad a pint. All grafters, giving everything for the shirt every week, and all seem dead sound. Safety all but achieved now and they - and Farke - completely deserve it. Just a great time to be a Leeds fan. #lufc

The back heel from DCL. The precision cross. Okafor’s tidy finish. What a superb little goal this was. #lufc

Very happy to have an extract from my forthcoming book in today’s Guardian.They’ve ran with the early days of Arctic Monkeys - featuring tribal scenes, cattiness, bloody riots and the preposterous “New Yorkshire” movement. Out May 7 via @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/music/2026/a...

As someone who likes to pretend I know about football tactics, @jonmackenzie.bsky.social has always been the man to follow so I can steal all his ideas. I'm therefore delighted he's agreed to let me be his publisher, and his book on Pep is full of all the wisdom, analysis and noticing you'd expect

Some news: I've written a book about how football has evolved over the last fifteen years or so. It's called The Spectre of Pep: How Guardiola haunts modern football tactics. It's out in August and you can pre-order it right now from this link: geni.us/TheSpectreOf...

Brilliant first event for @danieldylanwray.bsky.social and Groovy, Laidback and Nasty last night, with big thanks to the Heath Bookshop, host Lias Saoudi and all who came along. And it’s just the start… geni.us/GroovyLaidba...

Really enjoyed this perfectly weighted ball from our Brenden, lovely stuff #lufc

Just want to buy Georgi Rutter a load of pints #lufc

At the end of the day I just fucking love Leeds United. #lufc

Yet another reason to love Dominic Calvert-Lewin and his magnificent magnificent hair. #lufc

Classic Leeds United fan experience: I feel euphoric but also know that if we mess it up from here this image will haunt my dreams for the next few decades #lufc

Friday night was one for the history books. The kind of event you only get with someone like @reversediorama.bsky.social

We call it confusion in the best way possible. Idlewild in Nottingham last night, another reminder why they’ll always be up there as one of my favourite bands of the last 30 years

WR’s own Lee Brackstone will be on BBC 6 Music in the morning with Nemone, discussing the great man. #WEATHERALL

Leeds United how do you make me feel this way (ecstatic/relieved/angry/on the brink of death) #lufc

Calvert-Lewin up top and Bielsa managing the opposition, safe to say this is the most emotionally invested I’ll ever be in an England friendly. #lufc

I would still follow Marcelo Bielsa to the ends of the earth. #lufc

The inescapable urge to pack it all in and become one of David Byrne’s backing dancers

Here’s @danieldylanwray.bsky.social with an early copy of his book Groovy, Laidback & Nasty. With over 150 original interviews, it's the first ever truly definitive history of Sheffield music and the city’s incredible array of artists, movements and moments. Out 7 May: geni.us/GroovyLaidba...

Says it all about that refereeing performance (and City’s tactics) when even Farke is losing his head. Can’t blame him, get into them Daniel lad. #lufc

In exactly two months, 26 April, I'll be running the London Marathon again. I'm very excited for it, my knees are not. I’ll be running for a cause very close to my heart, Dementia UK, in memory of my Grandad Dave, and any sponsorship would be HUGELY appreciated www.justgiving.com/page/thomas-...

I’m old enough to remember when Spurs were part of the ‘European Super League’ plan

Anton Stach that is magnificent brother. #lufc

These are two superb books (with superb covers) by two great people. Have loved working with @adellestripe.bsky.social and @mrrichardnorris.bsky.social over the last few years, cheers to you both 👊

Good morning. #lufc

Delighted to announce I can actually enjoy my weekend now, thank you Leeds United. #lufc

Announcing the new book from one of the greatest music writers of his generation, @simonreynolds.bsky.social Still in a Dream, out this June, is the definitive story of the slackers and shoegazers who reinvented rock, as the music they created reverberated through the late 80s into the early 90s.

If you like hearing from sources who are speaking anonymously in order to protect relationships you will love the Athletic

Always an honour to see our books on the Penderyn Prize longlist, celebrating the very best in music writing. Another stellar year, and congratulations to all authors and publishers on there - and especially to our own @danielrachel.bsky.social, @keithcameron2.bsky.social, Budgie & Peter Guralnick!

Lovely little finish that for a lovely 3 points, cheers Lukas Nmecha #lufc

A reminder of some of the new books we’ve announced we’ll be publishing in the first few months of 2026. Still more to come (keep an eye out), as well as some of our existing favourites moving into paperback, so there’s plenty to look forward to…

The challenges on the Traitors are great for when you just want to go on your phone for a bit

Football, a truly pathetic little sport

WHAT A GAME! WHAT A PLAYER BRENDEN! WHAT A CLUB! I CAN’T BREATHE! #LUFC

Brenden Ballon d’Oronson #lufc

Never thought I’d see the day where I actually feel a little bit sorry for a sacked Man Utd manager. Actually quite unnerving, these emotions do not compute

Big sign of our progress over the last few weeks that that really feels like 2 points dropped. Unbeaten in 7 as a promoted team - including games against Chelsea, Man Utd and playing the champions home and away - is pretty incredible really. #lufc

Always loved Brenden Aaronson, what a man #lufc

Finished the 1kg bag of dry roasted peanuts. That’s it, Christmas is well and truly over

You have to say that is an absolutely magnificent away point. #lufc

Aaronson excellent yet AGAIN, think we’re going to have to officially call this the Brenaissance now. #lufc

Wishing a very Merry Christmas to all our followers and friends, authors and readers, colleagues and collaborators. Sending much love to you all x

Convinced my 3 year old daughter that Santa’s favourite drink to leave out is a bottle of Timothy Taylor’s Landlord

CHILLS YOU TO THE BONE

Incredible going to the supermarket at this time of year and seeing so many people completely lose the ability to use their brain