The worse bit about the BBC News days is when the anchor says ‘more from Chris Mason later’ That’s generally the cue to switch channels.

There’s always a post. Ouch!

The EFL can do all the checks they like into the source of funding and longevity of funding but anything beyond 2 maybe 3 years is just crystal ball gazing. I just don’t buy this it takes time to make sure they get it right, because they can’t know what the future holds. Just make a decision #swfc

Going to be interested in seeing the mental gymnastics by Reform voters justifying voting for 'something different' when it's all the barrel scrapings of the last government.

Who’s next, Patel ? Might take a long shot bet on the next Government being a Starmer Badenoch coalition 🤣🤣🤣

Wonder if we will hear anything from the EFL this week ? They must be getting near to having all the information to make a decision surely. #swfc

In my early ‘80s I used to drink at a Labour Club where I lived and where the local Party held meetings. I was shocked by the level of petty infighting,vitriol and downright contempt members of the Party had for each other in their little factions. Seems nothing has changed in 40 years. Pathetic

For heavens sake Labour just get on with running the country and avoid this petty factional infighting that just plays into the media and Oppositions hands.I’m guessing the electorate couldn’t give a toss whether Burnham has sights on Starmers job, far more worried about daily cost of living.

Strands #694 “Grape expectations” Thought I might get this one 🤣🤣🤣 🔵🔵🔵🔵 🟡🔵

Why was the accidental handball a penalty and yellow card in the Chelsea game but the accidental handball wasn’t given in Arsenal game. Do rules change in the penalty box ?

For decades, the American right has insisted that people need firearms for personal safety and to resist potential government tyranny. And then LBC just had some US general on who suggested that if a demonstrator has a gun with them, they're essentially a legitimate target. Which is it?

America has completely lost it.

We can’t offer him a contract for next season, the new owners can’t offer him one for next season, he’s already taken a pay cut this season, he’s not ready to retire and the transfer window closes next week. What is Bannan expected to do ? Good luck to him. #swfc

Personal political ambition over sense.

Homes under the hammer "So Rosemary , what made you want to get into property development?" Rosemary "Well Dion we saw other people buying shitholes and screwing working people out of most of their monthly income for rent so I thought I'd join in"

I wonder how many points we would have this season if games lasted only an hour. #swfc

Ten years ago when we signed him I asked why ? I didn’t think we needed him and didn’t think he was good enough. Just goes to show how little I know about football even after all these years. Thanks for the memories Barry Bannan 👏👏🥲 Now build that wall at Hillsborough, Mr Wigfield #swfc

Archaeologists dug up a 2000 year old ‘discombobulator’ in Norfolk recently it’s called a carnyx Donald. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Looks like we might have to go with 4 at the back today with no Valery in the squad. Who is the lad Kobacki on the bench 🤣🤣🤣🤣 #swfc

The Chagos Islands deal: a mini explainer The Chagos deal isn’t a giveaway but a long-overdue reckoning with colonial crimes, legal reality, and the price of military legitimacy westenglandbylines.co.uk/politics/the...

Farage has been touring Davos all week pledging to “fight the globalists” - all funded by a $10 billion trust run on behalf of an Iranian billionaire. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

The King is head of our armed forces, our troops fight in his name. He needs to show leadership and condemn Trumps comments.

A Wednesday win with Bannan to sign off with the winner. Got to be worth a £1 double surely #swfc

Farage? Where is Farage? Today is the day to defend our troops after the greatest insult by Trump. Badenoch, Davey and Starmer have done it? Where is the great patriot? #traitor

Always different angles to every conspiracy theory so how about this one. EFL are about to give the green light to Bord Consortia who have told Bannan he won’t be offered a new contract in July 🤣🤣🤣 #swfc

I’m sure everything Trump ever says is for the benefit of his American audience and no one else. I’m guessing a lot of that audience genuinely think America were in Iraq and Afghanistan on their own. Not completely different to the narrative I grew up with being told that we won WW2

I imagine it was quite hard for Bannan to tell his teammates that Bristol will be his last game. Not half as hard as telling his daughter I bet. #swfc

Can’t work out if it’s a positive or a negative of retirement that after a bite to eat on a Friday you can settle down to an episode of Father Brown.

Where is Farage. Where is his denouncement of Trump’s lies regarding British troops?

Historian Sir Simon Schama, "America is no longer an ally" "Trump has set his mark on destroying the EU"

Where is Farage today ? Can’t believe he hasn’t been desperate to get to a studio to tell us Trumps comments about UK troops were a disgrace.

www.theguardian.com Donald Trump has provoked outrage among British MPs and veterans after claiming Nato troops stayed away from the frontline in Afghanistan. Wa⚓!!!

Trump very publicly insults the sacrifice made by UK armed forces in Afghanistan sent there after the US invoke Article 5 for the only time in history and a UK minister calls it ‘disappointing’! Starmer tells us he speaks regularly to Trump if true he should make a phone call and demand an apology

457 British troops lost their lives in Afghanistan. Trump avoided military service 5 times. How dare he question their sacrifice. Farage and all the others still fawning over Trump should be ashamed.

James doing his Forest Gump impression at the start of the mission will stay with me a long time. Run James run. #thetraitors

What’s happened there BBC ? Did Roxy meltdown when she opened the scroll to find out who #thetraitors were ? That’s the best bit of uncloaked.

Just keep your mouth shut James. The heat was on Rachel until you opened your mouth you stupid Faithful #thetraitors

Perhaps Nigel Farage would like to explain to the families of British soldiers killed in Iraq why he’s such a good pal of Donald ‘bonespurs’ Trump?

Graduates with Plan 2 student loans are facing spiralling interest rates, with many accumulating more debt than they’re paying off. Why? national.thelead.uk/p/the-lead-u...

457 UK armed forces personnel died in Afghanistan during the 20-year deployment. This is a fucking hideous thing to say. Even by his non-existent standards.

Wonder what the great patriot Farage has to say about this statement from his best mate ? I suggest the BBC let someone put the question to him in front of a Question Time audience of veterans who were stationed in Kabul or Helmand.

The greatest story you’ll read today 😂😂🫡 Forward it on for the betterment of mankind & also to get me into heaven

Oh my ☺️. Just had a slice of bread and butter pudding from Crumb on Springfield/Abbeydale Rd junction. Absolutely divine but don’t tell the gods that some of their food is missing.

A fascinating read which shines some light on the task new owners at Wednesday face.

Review of Preston North End's financial results for the 2024/25 season, when they finished 20th in the Championship, just one point above the relegation zone. This season has been much better, as they are currently in the play-off places #pnefc

Preston’s pre-tax loss worsened from £14.3m to £17.7m, despite revenue rising £3.6m (21%) from £16.9m to £20.5m, a new club record. This was more than offset by a steep increase in staff costs, while they made nothing from player sales #pnefc

Connections Puzzle #956 No idea what 🟪 is 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟪🟪🟪🟪

By the time Trump lands back in America he will have changed his mind and probably send marines to Greenland at the weekend.