Another day, another predictably awful contribution to what could be a great podcast. One day I’ll learn not to listen to it.

It’s amazing that the more you listen to some on podcasts, you realise quite how arrogant and conceited they come across in comparison to the very nice people they are in person… and you wonder which is real!

Just thinking, there’s a world in which this is the last time I see Mo, Virg and Trent in the flesh at Anfield. Taking that in and it’s a really sad thought.

Stunning #Battersea morning. Out early … felt good other than an interesting stomach (likely anxiety induced). Now on the pilgrimage, possibly for the last time this season, so will breathe in every last drop & cherish every moment. #UpTheReds PS - and yes, got to love those mile 3-5 splits! 😉

Always interesting to hear Christians simply lying on podcasts - what a shame that people feel the need to exaggerate their everyday lives to try and impress others and build false credibility.

Special days, with the Reds helping us to create special memories with special people! #UpTheReds

Come on Red Men!! #UpTheReds

Off on the pilgrimage, always special. Fun memories of January 25 today! 19 stone of me en route to a League Cup Semi-Final second leg against City at Anfield in 2012, and a lot less of me in Bournemouth for an early FA Cup kick-off in 2012. Each one is precious. #UpTheReds

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde Hero.

Early up, early exercise. Tone set for the day! 😊

In today’s Guardian, I wrote about the hope, purpose and connection I found in conservation volunteering when I was feeling overwhelmed by the environmental crisis: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Ahhh… I like getting creative with my porridge and this was a winner! Banana, peanut butter, generous ground cinnamon, a nice sprinkling of chilli flakes. 💥

Sporting legends from a different era! Dad, Thommo & Gary Cosier in Australia … probably 1977/8 when dad spent a winter playing Sheffield Shield for Queensland during the Packer time.

Nothing as good as the wife’s broccoli & stilton soup while down with the lurgy. With a bit of hot sauce to blow the cobwebs away!

Awesome find on YouTube … Australia vs West Indies, Third Test 1979/80 at Adelaide. I knew it was dad’s last Test hundred but what I didn’t know was that he was (at the time) only the fifth West Indian to reach 4,000 Test runs. In that era, that was a lot of runs!

After West Ham played out Lopetegui’s exit in public, so Everton have been equally crass in their treatment of Dyche. In what world is it right to let him do the press conference and then dismiss him a few hours later. All employers can treat people with a level of respect and dignity.

I think we go strong tonight. I’d play Trent for 60 and get young Bradley some time. However, I would also make Trent captain on Saturday, even if he only plays the first-half. It is a quick way to remind us all that he remains a Red and a leader in our team. Make a Forest decision thereafter.

T’was a tad chilly this morning… a few layers underneath this I can tell you. Took it nice and easy although not as much ice & slipperiness as I expected.

Sluggish first thing so took it easy. As a Brucie Bonus, was able to run one of my favourite stretches (Chelsea Embankment) uninterrupted for the first time seven years with super sewer work complete by Chelsea Bridge. Photo towards bridge with Power Station behind accurately portrays grey sky!!

Come on Reds, into these from the first whistle! #UpTheReds

At 2 degrees… a little milder than yesterday!! 🤣 Warned up quickly though and enjoyed that. Zippy with a little bit of tourist dodging around Whitehall and Parliament Square! #ukrunchat

Considering I get cold simply by seeing a fridge, you have to give kudos to Uniqlo & their thermals… I didn’t expect to overheat on my run this morning but did!!! 👌🏾🤣🌡️ Good start to the day, now to get busy!! #ukrunchat

Well… let’s just say there was a breeze and some drizzle this mornint! Exhilaratingly fun way to step into 2025! #ukrunchat

It’s been clear for months that Trent’s advisors are advising him to run down his contract. If he does, all bridges are burnt. He has a mind of his own and is capable of combining what is right for him and right by the club. It’s cowardice & all about brand Trent.

Afternoon well spent!! Through bag 4 of 6 so getting to the point where the wheels could come on or fall of as the case may be!! 🤣 Great collab from Lego & McLaren #Senna 🏁🇧🇷

It seems to get worse every year but this year’s honours list truly does so much to thoroughly demean and discredit the system and those who merit recognition.

Got home this evening after a lovely ten days away, living out of various suitcases, over the Christmas period. Recency bias means 2024 does not hold fond memories (The Reds apart). It was, therefore, timely to see these on the shelf whilst unpacking, reminding me of special moments this year.

I was 17 when Washington last won 11 games in a regular season. It’s quite something to take in, 33 years since this franchise won 11 games in a season. It’s taken the new ownership just a year to bring sanity to the organisation. Character, energy in abundance, exciting times #RaiseHail

Just to be clear. We’ve not played anyone at all yet which means we’re six points clear with nineteen games in hand. That’s quite impressive really.

The Reds are pretty ok at the footie. And definitely staying humble tonight since my in-laws are Hammers!! 😉 #UpTheReds

Ten nice, zippy, pre-church miles on a very quiet Sunday morn!! Today we will first worship at the altar of Christ before giving similar reverence to my wife’s roast and, finally, to Arne’s magnificent Reds! Have a blessed one all #UpTheReds

Just watching Kenny and Graeme Souness on LFCTV. On a day when the word legend is being thrown about regarding a current player, let’s be quite clear; THEY are club legends, he is not.

I’d love to know what Dickie or Steve Bucknor would be doing with the light meter today!! 🤣

Firstly, I don’t put credence in something just because Marca says it. However, if Alexander-Arnold goes, good riddance to him. I’d be happy when Bradley is back for him to be very active in the first team.

Decided to create a starter pack featuring some of the best LFC-related accounts on here @theanfieldwrap.bsky.social @theredmentv.bsky.social @kopendfracas.bsky.social @anfieldindex.com Feel free to share and happy to add to it! go.bsky.app/2VLVqpS

I’m old enough to have seen King Kenny, Rushie & Souness in my childhood, my hero John Barnes in my teens, Stevie G for a decade carrying us on his shoulders. Who knew that the greatest of them all might just be a lad from Egypt. He’s phenomenal, and when I think he can’t get any better, he does!

Cody Mathès Gakpo has quietly become a critical part of this Liverpool assault on silverware. He scores BIG goals at critical moments. Jota staying fit is so important for this side - being able to rotate Lucho & Cody on the left, Lucho and Diogo in the middle, is the way home for us this season.

Big three points, much more important than the performance. We’ll need to be better on Sunday, Dom’s yellow an inconvenience but we should be getting the job done down there, albeit at a ground where we’ve not always found it easy. Up the Reds, there’s a title to be won! #UpTheReds #LFC

Mmm… 5 days left in the year, 76 left to get to 3,000 in the year. Will be tough work (but stranger things have happened!) 🤔

Sunday was perfection… Reds magnificent and the Commanders doing the highly improbable. More of the same over the next few days please starting tonight at Anfield! #UpTheReds #RaiseHail

Back to hotel room, iPad charged, come on the foggy top of the table Reds! #UpTheReds

Second dry Christmas for me. 725 days without alcohol… best thing I ever did! 😊

Boxing Day miles are always nice. Headspace and, inevitably, stepping out of sluggishness. Felt nice out there… lots more up and down here than in London but that’s always welcome! Nice to have @ian1892r.bsky.social & @theanfieldwrap.bsky.social crew for company! #UpTheReds

A very pleasant way to start Christmas Day - was lovely out there this morning along the Exeter Ship Canal and River Exe. Have a blessed one all! #christmasrun 🎄🎅🏾🏃🏾‍♂️

‘For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given… And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.’ (Isaiah 9:6) Merry Christmas all! Let’s savour the hope and love He brings #MightyGod #PrinceOfPeace #ChristmasJoy” 🎄✨❤️

A wonderful carol service in @exetercathedral.bsky.social tonight. An opportunity to stop and prepare myself for the days ahead. When it comes to Christmas, the clue is in the word Christ. Gloria in excelsis Deo 🙏🏾

Look, I’m delighted that our blue brethren got a point today… but, genuinely, do different rules apply for Jordan Pickford in that Gladwys Street penalty area??

Between the Reds and the Commanders… this is a Step into Christmas kind of Sunday!! #UpTheReds #RaiseHail

I changed it up a bit at times during my 30s and 40s but the 50 year-old me had returned to one of life’s great truths… Gillette… the best a man can get!! Nice smooth head and chin ahead of Chrimbo week!

Whomever was kind enough to send this through to me, thank you! It is very kind! Would be great to be able to say thank you in person 🙏🏾 #YNWA #UpTheReds #ComeLetUsAdoreThem