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Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 14h

Really enjoyed being on the Brazilian Shirt Name pod with @radiodotun.bsky.social and Tim Vickery earlier chatting about THE SLUM SPORT: 1985/86, the genesis of the Premier League, TV blackout, electric fences, 80s' music and, of course, Shakespeare.

Link here:
www.youtube.com/live/AdeBwQd...

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Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 9h

I suspect the key members within the church may not even know. I doubt their committee would be happy

Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 11h

Well, well. Somebody forgetting to change their account.

Bart23 @bart23.bsky.social · 1d

A church.

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Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 11h

If his other account struggles with the word racism then you have cracked it. 🔍🔍

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Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 12h

My latest book THE SLUM SPORT may interest you...

www.curtis-sport.com/all-programm...

www.curtis-sport.com

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Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 14h

Really enjoyed being on the Brazilian Shirt Name pod with @radiodotun.bsky.social and Tim Vickery earlier chatting about THE SLUM SPORT: 1985/86, the genesis of the Premier League, TV blackout, electric fences, 80s' music and, of course, Shakespeare.

Link here:
www.youtube.com/live/AdeBwQd...

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Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 17h

Insane prices. The whole (only) beauty of the bloated World Cup will be seeing new countries, unknown players, first-time qualifiers entering the tournament. Most fans will have no chance of affording this, regardless of where their allegiances lie.

And this is before dynamic pricing kicks in

Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 22h

As a friend who was planning to go to the 2026 WC told me, "this settles it". He won't.

Comparison of prices between the prices of tickets at the 2022 and 2026 Fifa World Cup, showing prices increases of up to 1,000%.

Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 19h

We used to see this with Hegazi. People raving about how good he was because of his last ditch defending. He genuinely was one of the worst centre halves I've seen play for us over the last 20 years - for the very reasons you cite here

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Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 19h

I've watched a couple actually.

Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 22h

I think he suffered from the Lee Hughesification of the Brom. (ie being there at the same time as a local boy who was so much more popular)

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Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 23h

Sean Flynn, without the press-ups. Re Flynn, was listening to a pod this week where it was claimed Souness signed Julian Dicks on the strength of his elbow on Flynny after the then Coventry man had hacked him down a few minutes earlier.

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Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 1d

This is great

Mark Douglas @msidouglas.bsky.social · 1d

There is not a manager in the EFL like Sergej Jakirovic at #hcafc. Spent a fascinating morning with him 👇

🟠 Hull was 'destiny' 🐅
⚫️ Growing up in war-torn Bosnia 🇧🇦
🟠 Acun Ilicali's message 👏
⚫️ 'I need my players to be more b*stards!' 👊

Big read 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

Sergej Jakirovic: Hull City’s owner told me I’ll be here for 10 years

In an exclusive interview, the Hull City head coach discusses his football philosophy, dealing with a transfer embargo and his friendship with Chris Wilder

inews.co.uk

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Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 1d

The notion that any government will influence even the most moderate of clubs is pie in the sky.

First big test: Sheff Wednesday owner. If they don't resolve that one to the satisfaction of the fans, then the first swathe of 'what's the point?' questions will begin

Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 1d

This all feels a bit too good to be true. Will owners really be told what they can and can't spend - and IFR having confidence they won't find, & use, loopholes?
And then the small print re fans. Consultation doesn't necessarily mean strategic influence. But it should

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Football clubs will have to prove financial health before being granted licence under IFR plans

All 116 clubs in England's top five divisions will have to prove they are financially healthy before being granted a licence allowing them to compete, under plans released by football's new watchdog.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 2d

Excellent

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Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 2d

Who is the first guy?

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Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 2d

🇨🇻 what an achievement!

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Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 2d

Agree with both. A more mobile Mowatt, a fitter-than-Dike finisher.

But... January is pot luck. You're more likely to get a Montero or Lankshear than a Richardson, Campbell or Price. We shall see.

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Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 2d

Funds aren't the big issue. Finding the appropriate players, who clubs are willing to release, is the main challenge. Suspect all will be determined by what happens between now and then. If we have a realistic chance of POs/top 2, then yes. If we don't, keep powder dry for summer. That's what I'd do

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Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 2d

This thread is bluesky heritage

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Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 2d

🎙️Enjoyed speaking to BBC Tees about THE SLUM SPORT

Includes a chapter about #Middlesbrough's demise & rebirth in 1986 - a period when Ayresome Park was padlocked up, with players training on park pitches & having to wash their own kit.

Listen out for it on tomorrow evening's show. #Boro

Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 12d

📖110,000 words, 270+ pages done & dusted: THE SLUM SPORT is off to the printers. Out later this month

And a huge thanks to those who wrote such lovely reviews

To pre-order please go to: www.curtis-sport.com/all-programm...

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Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 3d

A big thank you to the wonderful people who have pre-ordered THE SLUM SPORT.

Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 12d

📖110,000 words, 270+ pages done & dusted: THE SLUM SPORT is off to the printers. Out later this month

And a huge thanks to those who wrote such lovely reviews

To pre-order please go to: www.curtis-sport.com/all-programm...

Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 4d

4/5. A delicio experience par excellence.

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Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 4d

Indian Cafe Racer in Brum; visited new premises. Very good.

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Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 4d

a cartoon dog is smiling and biting its nails .

ALT: a cartoon dog is smiling and biting its nails .

media.tenor.com

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