The BBC just changed their live text around that Arsenal penalty. Initially ‘this will be looked at by VAR, Madueke was barely touched’ (and that’s almost verbatim). The moment it was given, that update disappeared. It’s a white wash!

Drop something red

Torquay United sub(s) warming up at half time yesterday. Had only 2 outfield subs on the bench at ko, one of whom (a midfielder) was on the pitch in the 7th minute (to play rb - replacing the midfielder that started there). Left this guy to kick about with himself at half time.

This is obviously completely mental. But explains perfectly how some people’s minds work. How do we overcome it? You can’t reason with madness.

Paul Scholes is a really fucking annoying, idiot. Just stop saying stupid shit, and you won’t have to keep apologising. Unless constant attention is the aim…

‘Up to 100%’. Means nothing lads. Absolutely zilch. Merely confirms it won’t exceed what’s actually possible.

The rising drums in Let Down by Radiohead are sublime. Gets me every time.

Watching Interstellar. Again. Best film of the 21st century. No returns.

Here’s a question you from you ‘cricket India’. Why don’t you bowl Bumrah in the power play? If he’s so impossible to hit, that’s the time to throw him the ball. Here to help.

India could get 300 here. From 20 overs. It’s the kind of ‘sport’ that might entertain an American audience. Which is probably why I find it mind-numbing. There’s no fun in 6’s when every other shot goes for 6.

Any sports left worth watching? FIFA & VAR have all but done for football. Cricket was ruined by the need to try and attract an audience that didn’t like cricket. LIV did for golf. Boxing done for by social media. F1 broken (albeit justifiably) by technology. Snooker and darts ruined by saturation.

You, in another decade.

Good 10 minutes from that Dobson lad. Made a mistake for the equaliser then got sent off.

I’d rather West Ham went down than Spurs. I said what I said.

Spurs won a trophy last season. And half their fan base demanded they sack the manager. Football fans are so short-sighted. Patience and bigger picture mean nothing. Everyone demanding immediate, 100% satisfaction. They did it to themselves. And Tudor always looked a really random choice.

VAR is a curse. Ruining the game, week by week.

Good effort from Bethell. Unfortunately when the bowlers present you with 250 to chase and the experienced batters can’t put bat to ball, it was just a bit too much. Buttler is done now, maybe Salt too. Brook is lucky he’s captain, though he might accidentally drop himself. Dawson was livid too?

Can tell you exactly what went wrong. He started discussing what his new goal celebration was going to be. We might never find out.

Don’t get a word out of the Indian comms when the ball is going around the park. Get a wicket, verbal diahorea.

Yep. Textbook. Don’t take any responsibility Emma.

I assumed we’d bat on the same pitch as India but evidently not.

You know a game is already beyond a team when they don’t celebrate wickets.

England staring 250 down. 😂

Going to be a big chase…

Awkward on his first day of pre-season when they remember he scored the goal that lost them the title this year.

Harry Brook dropped the World Cup.

Brook drops a dolly. Laughs. Textbook Bazball.

Paul Scholes is a real anomaly. Went through a career in the limelight, trying desperately to get out of it. Now, when he could comfortably disappear into obscurity, he’s craving all the attention he can get. By behaving, for the most part, like a petulant child. Another desperate to torch a legacy.

Every time this team is presented with an opportunity, they falter. Doesn’t matter who the manager is, they’re mentally weak as piss.,

Half full, half empty. 🤷‍♂️

That was absolutely crap from start to finish.

Has Mbeumo had a lobotomy?

We look lethargic. Bit of a concern considering we’ve played about 15 games less than them this season.

Reckon we’re already seeing a bit of this.

Everyone has been off it tonight, but the pair in midfield have been dreadful. Missing tackles, caught in possession, lazy passing.

Shocker from Mbeumo.

Mainoo struggling badly tonight.

Very much second best again. Was to be expected they’d come out quickly, but we need to do something in response.

Quick question for the uninitiated (me). What is the deal with the US/Israel? Why, when Israel demand America jumps, do they ask how high? Where does the unbreakable adoration come from, historically?

So a proper PM then. One with bravery, intelligence and morals.

Is Grace Clinton injured? Or did United swap a player that doesn’t get in the England squad for one that gets in the team…? 👀

We’re *checks notes* not involved.

Hahahahaha!! Peak Kopite behaviour @googlyeyecat.bsky.social not one would expect from a ‘Gentleman Adventurer’

Just seen on FB a replay of the Sesko goal at the weekend. Why are camera men given the freedom to get onto to the pitch and into the players faces? That never used to be a thing? Some dude with a big camera getting involved in the celebrations. Fuck off mate.

What I most like about Bluesky is when people pop by, just to make a sly dig about how quiet it is, before going back to their dialogue with the hoard of Nazi bots on the other site. They’d all ‘love’ to move here of course, but it’d be utterly unbearable to get so little attention.

Excellently framed by the BBC as always. Isreal just retaliating…

Did Lacey get injured again?

Maybe justified something stronger…?