Ollie Wright
@lazerock.bsky.social
Writer of books on Derby County FC, publisher of the Derby County Blog (est. 2010). Ex-bassist for commercially unviable indie bands. Bad birdwatcher.
This is my personal feed. For my DCFC content, follow @derbycountyblog.bsky.social.
This is my personal feed. For my DCFC content, follow @derbycountyblog.bsky.social.
Reposted by Ollie Wright
The DG of the BBC said this week that it remains on X because it has to reach a worldwide audience.
40m followers....
40k views and 92 likes.
A local Facebook group has more reach.
40m followers....
40k views and 92 likes.
A local Facebook group has more reach.
January 9, 2026 at 6:09 PM
The DG of the BBC said this week that it remains on X because it has to reach a worldwide audience.
40m followers....
40k views and 92 likes.
A local Facebook group has more reach.
40m followers....
40k views and 92 likes.
A local Facebook group has more reach.
Reposted by Ollie Wright
Some thoughts from me on #dcfc's home defeat to Leeds in the FA Cup, the state of the squad in general - plus life in general as a Rams' fan at the moment.
www.patreon.com/posts/derby-...
A free seven-day trial is available to join as a new Patron! #dcfcfans
www.patreon.com/posts/derby-...
A free seven-day trial is available to join as a new Patron! #dcfcfans
January 12, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Some thoughts from me on #dcfc's home defeat to Leeds in the FA Cup, the state of the squad in general - plus life in general as a Rams' fan at the moment.
www.patreon.com/posts/derby-...
A free seven-day trial is available to join as a new Patron! #dcfcfans
www.patreon.com/posts/derby-...
A free seven-day trial is available to join as a new Patron! #dcfcfans
Reposted by Ollie Wright
State of the squad
Here's my department by department look at #dcfc's current personnel and where Eustace might be looking to bring new bodies in this January - bearing in mind the need to get players out to make squad space first.
www.patreon.com/posts/state-...
(£/free seven-day trial)
Here's my department by department look at #dcfc's current personnel and where Eustace might be looking to bring new bodies in this January - bearing in mind the need to get players out to make squad space first.
www.patreon.com/posts/state-...
(£/free seven-day trial)
State of the squad | The Derby County Blog
Get more from The Derby County Blog on Patreon
www.patreon.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:38 PM
State of the squad
Here's my department by department look at #dcfc's current personnel and where Eustace might be looking to bring new bodies in this January - bearing in mind the need to get players out to make squad space first.
www.patreon.com/posts/state-...
(£/free seven-day trial)
Here's my department by department look at #dcfc's current personnel and where Eustace might be looking to bring new bodies in this January - bearing in mind the need to get players out to make squad space first.
www.patreon.com/posts/state-...
(£/free seven-day trial)
Reposted by Ollie Wright
Only steering towards the iceberg can save the Titanic
Only Reform voters can save Labour
By Luke Akehurst
By Luke Akehurst
Only Reform voters can save Labour
A progressive coalition simply doesn't have the vote share
www.newstatesman.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Only steering towards the iceberg can save the Titanic
Anyone who got banged up because of an investigation from DCI Amanda needs their case reopened immediately... #TheTraitors
January 8, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Anyone who got banged up because of an investigation from DCI Amanda needs their case reopened immediately... #TheTraitors
Reposted by Ollie Wright
this was very funny to me
January 8, 2026 at 5:57 PM
this was very funny to me
Reposted by Ollie Wright
ha ha, the Mail are scum :)
The no-angeling is already in full swing.
January 8, 2026 at 6:10 PM
ha ha, the Mail are scum :)
Reposted by Ollie Wright
Reposted by Ollie Wright
Coroner apologises to Maddy Cusack’s family after inquest is delayed again
Coroner apologises to Maddy Cusack’s family after inquest is delayed again
*
Sheffield United have given 699 pages of new evidence
*
Footballer was found dead at her home aged 27 in 2023
A coroner has apologised to the family of Maddy Cusack for distress caused by a further delay to the inquest into the Sheffield United player’s deathThe case was adjourned on Monday until at least 29 June.
The midfielder, who played more than 100 games for the club, was found dead at her home in Derbyshire in September 2023, aged 27, and an inquest – delayed multiple times in 2025 – had been due to begin on Monday, but was adjourned after the family received 699 pages of new evidence from Sheffield United 10 days before Christmas. That was described by the family’s lawyers as “totally unacceptable, for a hearing due to start on 5 January”. Continue reading...
dlvr.it
January 5, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Coroner apologises to Maddy Cusack’s family after inquest is delayed again
Reposted by Ollie Wright
The FIFA Peace Prize used to mean something
January 3, 2026 at 6:12 PM
The FIFA Peace Prize used to mean something
Reposted by Ollie Wright
To celebrate the New Year - and #dcfc's epic win over the Smogfather's boys - I'm offering new Derby County Blog Patrons 33% off their first month (code - 03BC3)
www.patreon.com/c/derbycount...
www.patreon.com/c/derbycount...
The Derby County Blog | Patreon
Established 2010 in to cover Derby County Football Club
www.patreon.com
January 2, 2026 at 7:35 PM
To celebrate the New Year - and #dcfc's epic win over the Smogfather's boys - I'm offering new Derby County Blog Patrons 33% off their first month (code - 03BC3)
www.patreon.com/c/derbycount...
www.patreon.com/c/derbycount...
Reposted by Ollie Wright
Apart from anything else they were both children of immigrants from a much poorer country...
December 26, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Apart from anything else they were both children of immigrants from a much poorer country...
Reposted by Ollie Wright
"tell me we didn't just fire a dozen $500,000 missiles at a $200 camel"
"sir, no evidence of any camel present, sir!"
"sir, no evidence of any camel present, sir!"
December 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
"tell me we didn't just fire a dozen $500,000 missiles at a $200 camel"
"sir, no evidence of any camel present, sir!"
"sir, no evidence of any camel present, sir!"
Reposted by Ollie Wright
No. 7 in our Top 10 highlights of wildlife seen on our 2025 tours were several sightings of 'Northern' Long-tailed Tits in Autumn. Watching these flying lollipops was a privilege and we are not sure there is a word that can justify their beauty!
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #UKWildlife
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #UKWildlife
December 25, 2025 at 9:36 AM
No. 7 in our Top 10 highlights of wildlife seen on our 2025 tours were several sightings of 'Northern' Long-tailed Tits in Autumn. Watching these flying lollipops was a privilege and we are not sure there is a word that can justify their beauty!
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #UKWildlife
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #UKWildlife
Reposted by Ollie Wright
Luke 2:1 "And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus that all the world should be taxed."
Morgan McSweeney: "Focus groups are going to fucking hate this"
Morgan McSweeney: "Focus groups are going to fucking hate this"
December 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Luke 2:1 "And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus that all the world should be taxed."
Morgan McSweeney: "Focus groups are going to fucking hate this"
Morgan McSweeney: "Focus groups are going to fucking hate this"
Reposted by Ollie Wright
I like that every iteration of the Tory party since I’ve been aware has had its own version of Sir John Hayes, a point of surety in an uncertain world
December 24, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I like that every iteration of the Tory party since I’ve been aware has had its own version of Sir John Hayes, a point of surety in an uncertain world
Reposted by Ollie Wright
Appeal for information about the shot Peregrine in Leicestershire.
Believed to have been shot with an air rifle between 21st - 23rd December 2025.
Further details & police crime reference number in blog ⬇️
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/24/a...
Believed to have been shot with an air rifle between 21st - 23rd December 2025.
Further details & police crime reference number in blog ⬇️
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/24/a...
Appeal for information about the shot Peregrine in Leicestershire
Further to this morning’s blog about a Peregrine being euthanised after being found with gunshot injuries in Leicestershire (see here), the Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital has released more …
raptorpersecutionuk.org
December 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Appeal for information about the shot Peregrine in Leicestershire.
Believed to have been shot with an air rifle between 21st - 23rd December 2025.
Further details & police crime reference number in blog ⬇️
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/24/a...
Believed to have been shot with an air rifle between 21st - 23rd December 2025.
Further details & police crime reference number in blog ⬇️
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/24/a...
Reposted by Ollie Wright
Currently very much enjoying The Power and the Glory, @jonawils.bsky.social's history of the World Cup - it's definitely worthy of your Christmas book tokens.
I didn't expect to come across any #dcfc references, but here we are, in the 1990 chapter. And it's not even Peter Shilton and Mark Wright!
I didn't expect to come across any #dcfc references, but here we are, in the 1990 chapter. And it's not even Peter Shilton and Mark Wright!
December 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Currently very much enjoying The Power and the Glory, @jonawils.bsky.social's history of the World Cup - it's definitely worthy of your Christmas book tokens.
I didn't expect to come across any #dcfc references, but here we are, in the 1990 chapter. And it's not even Peter Shilton and Mark Wright!
I didn't expect to come across any #dcfc references, but here we are, in the 1990 chapter. And it's not even Peter Shilton and Mark Wright!
Reposted by Ollie Wright
"We need to be able to make every effort to get the principals on the record and on camera."
Bizarre. If you offer officials the chance to speak on camera and they decline, it isn't your job to hold a critical story until they change their minds. The right of reply is not a right to delay.
Bizarre. If you offer officials the chance to speak on camera and they decline, it isn't your job to hold a critical story until they change their minds. The right of reply is not a right to delay.
Weiss concluded: “We need to be able to make every effort to get the principals on the record and on camera. To me, our viewers come first, not a listing schedule or anything else. And that is my North Star, and I hope it's the North Star of every person in this newsroom.”
December 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
"We need to be able to make every effort to get the principals on the record and on camera."
Bizarre. If you offer officials the chance to speak on camera and they decline, it isn't your job to hold a critical story until they change their minds. The right of reply is not a right to delay.
Bizarre. If you offer officials the chance to speak on camera and they decline, it isn't your job to hold a critical story until they change their minds. The right of reply is not a right to delay.
Reposted by Ollie Wright
If you're a member of the #dcfc Blog, please have your say in my 2025 survey. Choose the type of articles you'd most like to read in 2026.
www.patreon.com/posts/146253...
If you're not already a member, you can sign up for free, and vote to influence how the blog develops in the future
#dcfcfans
www.patreon.com/posts/146253...
If you're not already a member, you can sign up for free, and vote to influence how the blog develops in the future
#dcfcfans
The Derby County Blog 2025 Patron survey | The Derby County Blog
Get more from The Derby County Blog on Patreon
www.patreon.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
If you're a member of the #dcfc Blog, please have your say in my 2025 survey. Choose the type of articles you'd most like to read in 2026.
www.patreon.com/posts/146253...
If you're not already a member, you can sign up for free, and vote to influence how the blog develops in the future
#dcfcfans
www.patreon.com/posts/146253...
If you're not already a member, you can sign up for free, and vote to influence how the blog develops in the future
#dcfcfans
Reposted by Ollie Wright
As a former editor of Popbitch – and the proud owner of a legal letter sent by HarperCollins, accusing me of being "highly likely to cause serious harm to [their former star client]’s reputation both as an individual and author” – may I just say: GET IT RIGHT UP YE
December 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
As a former editor of Popbitch – and the proud owner of a legal letter sent by HarperCollins, accusing me of being "highly likely to cause serious harm to [their former star client]’s reputation both as an individual and author” – may I just say: GET IT RIGHT UP YE
Reposted by Ollie Wright
The minutes of the latest #dcfc Supporters' Board meeting with the club are now available to read:
www.dcfc.co.uk/media/get/20...
#dcfcfans
www.dcfc.co.uk/media/get/20...
#dcfcfans
www.dcfc.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The minutes of the latest #dcfc Supporters' Board meeting with the club are now available to read:
www.dcfc.co.uk/media/get/20...
#dcfcfans
www.dcfc.co.uk/media/get/20...
#dcfcfans
Reposted by Ollie Wright
Stuart McGurk profiles Morgan McSweeney, explaining how a behind-the-scenes fixer captured the Labour party, only to become a symbol of Keir Starmer’s failing government.
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/lab...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/lab...
The curious rise of Morgan McSweeney
How a behind-the-scenes fixer captured the Labour party, only to become a symbol of Keir Starmer’s failing government
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Stuart McGurk profiles Morgan McSweeney, explaining how a behind-the-scenes fixer captured the Labour party, only to become a symbol of Keir Starmer’s failing government.
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/lab...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/lab...
Reposted by Ollie Wright
Happy 79th anniversary to this diary entry from Evelyn Waugh, in which he drinks enough to make you wonder how he lived for a further 19 years:
December 19, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Happy 79th anniversary to this diary entry from Evelyn Waugh, in which he drinks enough to make you wonder how he lived for a further 19 years: