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Richard Smith @richardedsmith.bsky.social · 22h

My son is in Australia for a year. This was the one moment of the game I told him to find and watch back - exceptional control and incredible shot, only matched by an equally superb save.

Richard Smith @richardedsmith.bsky.social · 1d

And hats off to the @wolvesfc.bsky.social fans as they didn’t stop singing yesterday - some negativity, some gallows humour, but always pretty loud

Richard Smith @richardedsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Ignore King Kenny; surely that’s got to be a Halloween costume or stag-do wind up in the background? #FFCWOL

A Wolves fan in the crowd at Fulham vs Wolves with what appears to be a Boris Johnson wig, blazer and white collared shirt with a red tie

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Richard Smith @richardedsmith.bsky.social · 2d

Hard agree from a Fulham fan - you know the team that supposedly has a neutral end (we don’t - we did, but we don’t now)

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Richard Smith @richardedsmith.bsky.social · 2d

Any of us who like football.

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Richard Smith @richardedsmith.bsky.social · 2d

Sadly, by the time it’s called out the (in some cases virtual) petrol bombs are being prepared by some. And I suspect the way the algorithms work, those who need to see the rebuttal will never actually see it anyway.

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Richard Smith @richardedsmith.bsky.social · 3d

I’m not sure saying you don’t know anything about the sport you’re objecting to is a particularly skilful argument

Snip of newspaper article about objections to a padel court in a village where one man says he doesn’t know anything about padel before the en saying the proposed building is totally unsuitable

Richard Smith @richardedsmith.bsky.social · 4d

Is there a link for more info? Would be interested in either of the SW rivers

Richard Smith @richardedsmith.bsky.social · 4d

I’m generally fairly vociferous in regards to pedestrian rights and the hierarchy, but feel I would allow a funeral procession to pass as one if I were waiting to cross.

Richard Smith @richardedsmith.bsky.social · 5d

For those #FFC fans eschewing the X these days, @jackandloz.bsky.social have written a blog on Wycombe vs Fulham and it’s très bien

werdsmith.com/p/fPW9EfhuG4...

Jack and Loz Away From the Cottage and Still in the Cup - Blog 319

Date: 28th October 2025 Competition: Carabao Cup Fourth Round Opposition: Wycombe Wanderers Location: Adams Park Score: 1-1 (Fulham win 5-4 on penalties) F...

werdsmith.com

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Richard Smith @richardedsmith.bsky.social · 8d

And given their attitude to workers’ rights legislation, even if you are white and voting for them you’re voting for your own slavery

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Richard Smith @richardedsmith.bsky.social · 9d

Sad news and a well argued article.

Richard Smith @richardedsmith.bsky.social · 9d

I hadn’t noticed what she’s noticed in adverts and, even if I had, I’m not sure I’d care. I hope that means I’m not a racist like she seems to be!

Richard Smith @richardedsmith.bsky.social · 10d

Anniversary alert - according to legend* the Luton player needed an operation on his foot after this challenge on Mitro in 2019 #FFC

*Note: I made up the legend

Fulham’s Mitrovic ducks to head a ball and is kicked by the sole of a Luton player’s boot in a photo from 2019

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Richard Smith @richardedsmith.bsky.social · 12d

Update for @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com on how DWP are getting on calling people with regards to voluntary NI contributions. I don’t think they did ever call me in May, but they’ve finally got round to me (again maybe) in late Oct!

Texts messages from DWP in 1 May and 22 Oct saying they will call to talk about voluntary NI contributions

Richard Smith @richardedsmith.bsky.social · 14d

Some lunchtime listening for #FFC fans. From about 10:35 the Great Football Songbook features music and chants synonymous with @fulhamfc.com and @simonduke.bsky.social from @fulhamsupptrust.bsky.social

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Colin Murray - Alex Hartley, Phoebe Schecter, Pat Nevin, Simon Duke, David James, Sue Smith - BBC Sounds

Alex Hartley, Phoebe Schecter, Pat Nevin, David James, Sue Smith and others join Colin.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Richard Smith @richardedsmith.bsky.social · 15d

Underrated skeet - chapeau!

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Richard Smith @richardedsmith.bsky.social · 16d

Our binmen can check against the lorry cctv to see if the bin was out and where the homeowner says it was

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Richard Smith @richardedsmith.bsky.social · 18d

Presumably there’s no way to know how the magistrates came to that decision? I gather they don’t normally publish their reasoning

Richard Smith @richardedsmith.bsky.social · 18d

Really useful info thanks Harry

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Richard Smith @richardedsmith.bsky.social · 18d

Schrödinger’s kids maybe - can see them but also can’t see them so they need hi-viz

Richard Smith @richardedsmith.bsky.social · 18d

There will surely be a tipping point when people see one or two close friends or relatives using and enjoying an electric car in a similar way to their typical usage - same as there was for emtbs for me. I’m there with a bike (and won’t shut up about it) but not with a car yet

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Richard Smith @richardedsmith.bsky.social · 20d

Please do. As Bosch owners, my wife and I would be very interested in options. I’m sure anti-theft could be a huge selling feature as I spoke with someone who is keen on an ebike and could use C2W but is scared stiff about security of something so expensive

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Richard Smith @richardedsmith.bsky.social · 22d

I agree. I suspect many people have come to rely on them.

I also find sometimes I have to do it manually for spray. Only one of our cars shows when the automatic headlights have activated. So in the other we manually override if we aren’t sure.

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Richard Smith @richardedsmith.bsky.social · 22d

Discovering the lack of off road opportunities was a reason for not heading to either country on holiday. Walking and biking are fundamental to our enjoyment and both countries seemed to offer little for us in that regard.