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James Keep

James Keep

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Football fan, groundhopper, and poster of random things. Some of my views might be yours.

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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 13d

A potent strike partnership is forming for Hearts Women.

It was on show in the 5-1 win over Aberdeen on Sunday and offers a huge positive ahead of tougher tests.

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The encouraging strike partnership that is building for Hearts Women after latest win

It was another comfortable win for Heart of Midlothian Women on Sunday as they thumped Aberdeen 5-1 at Balmoral Stadium.

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James Keep @thejameskeep.bsky.social · 14d

On top of that: Attendances were dropping, week on week, and so were YouTube livestreams (more important than you think). Important the club pull the trigger now to try and rejuvenate fan interest. Already seven points off an automatic promotion spot, the next appointment needs to be spot on. #NUFC

James Keep @thejameskeep.bsky.social · 14d

Becky Langley was great servant for Newcastle United over last six years, and it's important to recognise that, but anyone who watched the performances this season could see the writing on the wall. Performances were poor, no strategy, formation didn't suit the players. Club needed a change. #NUFC

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Twonks @twonks.bsky.social · 19d

Vegan menu

James Keep @thejameskeep.bsky.social · 18d

Thank goodness for Glasgow City, single handedly keeping Scotland's coefficient on life support.

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Europa Cup- Glasgow City stun HB Koge 5-3 (6-5agg) to progress to last 16

Glasgow City score twice in stoppage time to secure a dramatic 5-3 win, 6-5 on aggregate, over Koge and move into the inaugural Women's Europa Cup's last 16.

James Keep @thejameskeep.bsky.social · 20d

Carly Johns is in fine form and Bayley Hutchinson is back: Now Hearts just need them to repeat that against the big clubs.

Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 20d

⚽ Shrewd summer striker signing
©️ Georgia Hunter impact
👍 Hutchinson back among the goals
⬆️ Moving up in the table

Hearts Women made it back-to-back thumping wins over Montrose | @thejameskeep.bsky.social

Hearts Women 7-0 Montrose: Shrewd summer signing, squad depth, key return

Hearts Women thumped Montrose for the second weekend running with a summer signing continuing to impress.

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James Keep @thejameskeep.bsky.social · 22d

In Glasgow for the Scotland match today (will catch up on the Hearts game via YouTube, bare with me) so of course I'm going to go watch Glasgow City v Partick Thistle first.

A nice North Glasgow derby to start the day.

James Keep @thejameskeep.bsky.social · 25d

Its interesting to see Jas McQuade get a first call up too. Wth her and Charlotte Wardlaw in the U23s and Freya Gregory in the senior squad, Newcastle United are becoming an accidental Scotland stronghold south of the border.

James Keep @thejameskeep.bsky.social · 25d

Bayley Hutchinson, Eilidh Shore, and Monica Forsyth all make the latest Scotland U23 squad. Hearts are the joint most-represented club alongside Rangers & Hibernian. #HMFC

James Keep @thejameskeep.bsky.social · 25d

Yeah, it's an interesting twist on how the men's league cup works but definitely weird on the timing front. Who needs a summer holiday anyway...

Selfishly, as a fan of a team that will likely more often than not finish in the "3rd-6th" places, it doesn't seem to affect me too much 😅

James Keep @thejameskeep.bsky.social · 25d

Oh absolutely, especially in the Hearts game given how few changes Montrose made to their starting 11. Going to be interesting to see how they line up when the twi meet again on Sunday. I guess these teams will be glad of the new group stage format 😬

James Keep @thejameskeep.bsky.social · 25d

Hahaha, very fair. 😂 I'm sure Montrose would have rallied if not for that justice.

James Keep @thejameskeep.bsky.social · 25d

Carly Johns keeps up her Hearts hot streak and Georgia Hunter takes a big step in her comeback.

What we learned watching Heart of Midlothian Women demolish Montrose in the SWPL cup. #HMFC

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Heart of Midlothian 7 - 0 Montrose

A very comfortable 7-0 win for Heart of Midlothian Women sees them ease into the quarter-final of the SWPL Cup.

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James Keep @thejameskeep.bsky.social · Oct 3

Big game for Newcastle United Women this Sunday against Crystal Palace. Can Becky Langley sort out a coherent team formation and finally get the season started? Time will tell. #NUFC

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PREVIEW: Crystal Palace v Newcastle United

Can Newcastle United avenge last season's FA Cup defeat and finally kick start their season?

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James Keep @thejameskeep.bsky.social · Sep 30

Jenna Slattery is posting some impressive figures as a super sub for Heart of Midlothian this season. She's averaging a goal every 63 minutes and a goal or assist every 50.25 minutes.

Lots for Hearts fans to be excited about with the 20-year-old Irish midfielder. #HMFC

James Keep @thejameskeep.bsky.social · Sep 30

Becky Langley deserves a chance to turn things around at Newcastle United Women, but the clock is definitely ticking now.

My latest piece following another dreadful performance from #NUFC in the #WSL2

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Newcastle United 0 - 1 Charlton Athletic

A third loss in a row as Newcastle fail to click yet again and pressure mounts on Becky Langley

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James Keep @thejameskeep.bsky.social · Sep 29

Just a reminder that France and Saudi Arabia already tabled the New York declaration back in July, which offered credible path to a two state solution and shut Hamas out of the picture. The US vetoed it, will be interesting to see what their plan involves
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Saudi Arabia, France issue joint UN declaration calling for 2-state solution, end to Gaza war

NEW YORK CITY: France and Saudi Arabia issued a joint declaration at the UN on Tuesday calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, and setting out a detailed international road map for the implem...

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James Keep @thejameskeep.bsky.social · Sep 24

I know I said the League Cup doesn't matter but Becky Langley played pretty much a full strength 11 against newly promoted Nottingham Forest tonight and Newcastle United Women still lost. Langley has to go. #NUFC

James Keep @thejameskeep.bsky.social · Sep 23

Fair play to the Scottish FA, it took them a while but they've lined up some good test matches here for the October window. Scotland v Switzerland in Dunfermline should be fun. #SWNT
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SWNT to host Switzerland at KDM Group East End Park

Scotland Women’s National Team are back on the road in the October international window as Melissa Andreatta’s side take on UEFA Women’s European Championship hosts, Switzerland at the home of Dunfermline Athletic.

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James Keep @thejameskeep.bsky.social · Sep 23

Been rewatching the Newcastle United women's game and I'm sorry to say this but I just don't think Becky Langley is a very good coach. Just look at the difference between Langley and Merricks, when Birmingham already 4-1 up. No tactics, no leadership. She is failing #NUFC

James Keep @thejameskeep.bsky.social · Sep 21

Huge game for Hearts today. They have never beaten Glasgow City. A win (or even a draw) today would be a huge statement! #HMFC

You can watch the game live via BBC Sports website or iPlayer.

James Keep @thejameskeep.bsky.social · Sep 21

If Newcastle United Women want to get promoted they need to win games like this. Get up to speed on today's opponents ahead of the #WSL2 clash with Birmingham City. #NUFC

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PREVIEW: Birmingham City v Newcastle United

Looking ahead to a potentially huge match in the title race.

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James Keep @thejameskeep.bsky.social · Sep 20

With Su Cumming confirming her departure from Newcastle United women's team, we have a look at what legacy she's leaving behind. #NUFC

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Cumming and going

Newcastle United's long serving Head of Women's Football has confirmed her departure from the club. What is her legacy with the club?

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James Keep @thejameskeep.bsky.social · Sep 16

I may be biased here but if Georgia is still the player she was right before her injury, I think she'd be a big upgrade on Jenna Clark and Sophie Howard in the Scotland back line.

Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · Sep 15

Hearts Women followed up their win over Hibs by beating Motherwell 3-0.

🔘 Assured performance
🔘 Welcome return after 500 days
🔘 Fluid formation
🔘 Settled XI
🔘 Tougher test coming up

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Hearts Women 3-0 Motherwell: Plenty of positives, return after 500 days, settled XI

Hearts Women followed up their debry win with a comprehensive victory over Motherwell. James Keep looks back on the win.

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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · Sep 15

Hearts Women followed up their win over Hibs by beating Motherwell 3-0.

🔘 Assured performance
🔘 Welcome return after 500 days
🔘 Fluid formation
🔘 Settled XI
🔘 Tougher test coming up

@thejameskeep.bsky.social ✍️

Hearts Women 3-0 Motherwell: Plenty of positives, return after 500 days, settled XI

Hearts Women followed up their debry win with a comprehensive victory over Motherwell. James Keep looks back on the win.

www.heartsstandard.co.uk