Al
@btown85.bsky.social
Berlin based Yorkshireman with a love for Leeds United, Rugby League and Cricket. And a (liberal yoghurt knitting) opinion on everything. A politics addict in recovery.
I’ll never understand this. There are so so many things I could happily do if not working. From stuff for me through to places I’d like to volunteer.
Mid-50s. Recently inherited enough money to be mortgage-free and not work again, but not enough for Ferraris etc. I've had to make a diary with a "to-do" each day, else I just sit all day and doomscroll. Not sure if I'm happy or not overall.
November 28, 2025 at 11:24 AM
I’ll never understand this. There are so so many things I could happily do if not working. From stuff for me through to places I’d like to volunteer.
Niece has her birthday next week. Got her the new away shirt with name & number on. £62, and that’s with a ST discount. Yet the BBC are running articles fear mongering about folk buying fake kits. They do it for the same reason people use dodgy streams, they are fed up of being ripped off!
November 28, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Niece has her birthday next week. Got her the new away shirt with name & number on. £62, and that’s with a ST discount. Yet the BBC are running articles fear mongering about folk buying fake kits. They do it for the same reason people use dodgy streams, they are fed up of being ripped off!
Here we go. “Means more” nonsense. They are like any other club, they do sack managers. They just didn’t need to for nearly a decade due to ridiculous success. The same as scum “didn’t sack managers” whilst having the most successful of all time. 🙄🙄
November 28, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Here we go. “Means more” nonsense. They are like any other club, they do sack managers. They just didn’t need to for nearly a decade due to ridiculous success. The same as scum “didn’t sack managers” whilst having the most successful of all time. 🙄🙄
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Governments and politicians that allow this sort of treatment for European residents are doomed to allow it against other groups in society at some point. The fact that this is largely accepted when it’s football supporters is beggars belief every single time.
Fan rights are civil rights.
Fan rights are civil rights.
November 27, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Governments and politicians that allow this sort of treatment for European residents are doomed to allow it against other groups in society at some point. The fact that this is largely accepted when it’s football supporters is beggars belief every single time.
Fan rights are civil rights.
Fan rights are civil rights.
Why does that city fight at Elland Road in 2000 always get forgotten. It actually drew blood!
Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane: Memorable team-mate bust-ups after Everton red card
Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane: Memorable team-mate bust-ups after Everton red card
BBC Sport has a look at some other scraps between footballing team-mates after Idrissa Gueye's red card for hitting Michael Keane.
www.bbc.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Why does that city fight at Elland Road in 2000 always get forgotten. It actually drew blood!
The sad thing is, everyone knows what he is, and those who support him don’t care.
“I would never ever do it in a hurtful or insulting way”
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The sad thing is, everyone knows what he is, and those who support him don’t care.
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Letter from West Midlands assistant chief constable to parliamentary committee outlining reasons around ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans published. Shame it wasn’t published earlier — may have prevented politicians from exploiting moment.
November 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Letter from West Midlands assistant chief constable to parliamentary committee outlining reasons around ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans published. Shame it wasn’t published earlier — may have prevented politicians from exploiting moment.
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At his next job, Farke will go on a long rant about how he didn’t get his attacking signings at Leeds, but he won’t talk about how he didn’t play what he had. He won’t mention his Hail Mary plan of throwing on all his forwards on 70mins. Or letting his wingers go so he can play Aaronson.
I’m not angry. I just don’t like how predictable and rigid he is with his tactics, selection, and subs. I disagree with decisions like shutting up shop when it’s not needed e.g Bournemouth. I also wish he’d be more open to flair. Criticising Okafor and Rutter comes to mind.
November 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
At his next job, Farke will go on a long rant about how he didn’t get his attacking signings at Leeds, but he won’t talk about how he didn’t play what he had. He won’t mention his Hail Mary plan of throwing on all his forwards on 70mins. Or letting his wingers go so he can play Aaronson.
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The thing is, I’m not emotional, I’m numb to this because the manager and the club’s owners seem to have no clue what they’re doing. There’s nothing to get emotional about, because unless something major changes, the conclusion is inevitable. #lufc
November 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The thing is, I’m not emotional, I’m numb to this because the manager and the club’s owners seem to have no clue what they’re doing. There’s nothing to get emotional about, because unless something major changes, the conclusion is inevitable. #lufc
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Still, good news about the ground redevelopment that's never going to happen.
November 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Still, good news about the ground redevelopment that's never going to happen.
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Once again, the story is 'alright performance, probably deserved a point, got knack all'. It's almost like our supposedly big-time owners decided to do things on the cheap instead of bringing in at least one really top-quality player who could have turned alright performances into points #lufc
November 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Once again, the story is 'alright performance, probably deserved a point, got knack all'. It's almost like our supposedly big-time owners decided to do things on the cheap instead of bringing in at least one really top-quality player who could have turned alright performances into points #lufc
Would say it’s more arrogant that amateur
England's Test XI that were defeated in Perth are unlikely to play in their pink-ball tour match in Canberra, a decision Michael Vaughan has described as 'amateurish' 👀
Full story: bit.ly/48B3amn
Full story: bit.ly/48B3amn
November 23, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Would say it’s more arrogant that amateur
More than most I’m happy to shrug at some of the stupid stuff about bazball as it’s created some wonderful victories (compare v the time before!). But sometimes it’s just pure arrogance to suggest yesterday was down purely to head’s genius when we so clearly had a chance to bat them out the game
Brendon McCullum: 'we might have needed 230 more the way that Travis played' 🗣️
November 23, 2025 at 7:53 AM
More than most I’m happy to shrug at some of the stupid stuff about bazball as it’s created some wonderful victories (compare v the time before!). But sometimes it’s just pure arrogance to suggest yesterday was down purely to head’s genius when we so clearly had a chance to bat them out the game
The athletic and the guardian running these stories this month…never an investigation as to why folk use em. And for reference, I’ve a genuine sky subscription but completely get why folk use em!
Fire alert: the fake ‘Amazon TV stick’ that opens the door to fraudsters
Fire alert: the fake ‘Amazon TV stick’ that opens the door to fraudsters
Two out of five illegal streamers have fallen prey to fraud, likely via a ‘modded’ USB stick that exposes users to data theft and cybercrime
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:44 AM
The athletic and the guardian running these stories this month…never an investigation as to why folk use em. And for reference, I’ve a genuine sky subscription but completely get why folk use em!
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Quick reminder that Ukraine's fight is our fight. Lenin's corpse reanimated here is not a fringe view
1️⃣Wir haben Berlin 3x eingenommen. Wenn nötig, nehmen wir es ein 4 x ein.“
Gennadi Sjuganow, Erster Sekretär der Kommunistischen Partei Russlands, erklärte, dass er als „friedliebender Mensch“ die jüngsten Aussagen des deutschen Verteidigungsministers Pistorius über einen möglichen russischen ⤵️
Gennadi Sjuganow, Erster Sekretär der Kommunistischen Partei Russlands, erklärte, dass er als „friedliebender Mensch“ die jüngsten Aussagen des deutschen Verteidigungsministers Pistorius über einen möglichen russischen ⤵️
November 22, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Quick reminder that Ukraine's fight is our fight. Lenin's corpse reanimated here is not a fringe view
I shall revert to usual setting with an away ashes, pretending it’s not happening because it’s at night
November 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
I shall revert to usual setting with an away ashes, pretending it’s not happening because it’s at night
As I was saying
Ahhh, that’s a comforting feeling. Waking up to an England collapse 😂
November 22, 2025 at 6:31 AM
As I was saying
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In fairness, we don’t know how bad this is until Australia have had a chance to bat and are 342-2.
November 21, 2025 at 5:46 AM
In fairness, we don’t know how bad this is until Australia have had a chance to bat and are 342-2.
Ahhh, that’s a comforting feeling. Waking up to an England collapse 😂
November 21, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Ahhh, that’s a comforting feeling. Waking up to an England collapse 😂
That was a bit dull 😂😂😂
November 18, 2025 at 9:52 PM
That was a bit dull 😂😂😂
That’s outside the box!!
November 18, 2025 at 9:03 PM
That’s outside the box!!
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Have to say I find the proposals to take away the route to permanent settlement of refugees both shocking and repulsive. It's code for 'whatever you do and contribute you can never become one of us so we won't allow you to try.' Racism, pure and simple.
November 15, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Have to say I find the proposals to take away the route to permanent settlement of refugees both shocking and repulsive. It's code for 'whatever you do and contribute you can never become one of us so we won't allow you to try.' Racism, pure and simple.