Richard Amofa
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In 2022, Leslie was immortalised with a statue at Home Park and, in 2023, his family received an honorary England cap from the FA at Wembley ahead of England’s game against Ukraine.
➡️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/434...
➡️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/434...
May 16, 2025 at 3:10 PM
In 2022, Leslie was immortalised with a statue at Home Park and, in 2023, his family received an honorary England cap from the FA at Wembley ahead of England’s game against Ukraine.
➡️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/434...
➡️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/434...
Historic England have today unveiled a blue plaque at the home of Jack Leslie - the first Black captain of a Football League club (Plymouth Argyle). Leslie was due to be England’s first black player when he was called up in 1925, but was deselected due to his race.
May 16, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Historic England have today unveiled a blue plaque at the home of Jack Leslie - the first Black captain of a Football League club (Plymouth Argyle). Leslie was due to be England’s first black player when he was called up in 1925, but was deselected due to his race.
Sunderland - wow. Amazing scenes.
Dan Ballard:
40 clearances across both semi-finals
1 unbelievable header
Dan Ballard:
40 clearances across both semi-finals
1 unbelievable header
May 13, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Sunderland - wow. Amazing scenes.
Dan Ballard:
40 clearances across both semi-finals
1 unbelievable header
Dan Ballard:
40 clearances across both semi-finals
1 unbelievable header
This is going to boil a lot of urine until May 21
May 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
This is going to boil a lot of urine until May 21
👀30 points dropped from winning positions
😠Anger at Ridsdale + the running of the club
😞2 wins in 15
Preston’s slump almost saw them slide through the Championship trap door.
A reprieve. Now a reset. #PNE
www.nytimes.com/athletic/633...
😠Anger at Ridsdale + the running of the club
😞2 wins in 15
Preston’s slump almost saw them slide through the Championship trap door.
A reprieve. Now a reset. #PNE
www.nytimes.com/athletic/633...
May 5, 2025 at 7:26 AM
👀30 points dropped from winning positions
😠Anger at Ridsdale + the running of the club
😞2 wins in 15
Preston’s slump almost saw them slide through the Championship trap door.
A reprieve. Now a reset. #PNE
www.nytimes.com/athletic/633...
😠Anger at Ridsdale + the running of the club
😞2 wins in 15
Preston’s slump almost saw them slide through the Championship trap door.
A reprieve. Now a reset. #PNE
www.nytimes.com/athletic/633...
The play-offs await for Bristol City
May 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The play-offs await for Bristol City
Declan Rice - even without the goals was great. Best position is as a left 8 crashing the box.
Bukayo Saka - even at 60% fitness was one of the best players on the pitch.
Myles Lewis-Skelly - what a player. Only 18. So brave and assured.
Bukayo Saka - even at 60% fitness was one of the best players on the pitch.
Myles Lewis-Skelly - what a player. Only 18. So brave and assured.
April 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Declan Rice - even without the goals was great. Best position is as a left 8 crashing the box.
Bukayo Saka - even at 60% fitness was one of the best players on the pitch.
Myles Lewis-Skelly - what a player. Only 18. So brave and assured.
Bukayo Saka - even at 60% fitness was one of the best players on the pitch.
Myles Lewis-Skelly - what a player. Only 18. So brave and assured.
🗣️Romaine Mundle: “In the off-season, I didn’t speak to anyone. I had to work on myself physically & mentally.”
He locked in. 🔐
This season:
🔴Top 5 in the Championship for progressive carries and take-ons (per 90)
⚪️ A goal involvement every 3 games
➡️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/625...
He locked in. 🔐
This season:
🔴Top 5 in the Championship for progressive carries and take-ons (per 90)
⚪️ A goal involvement every 3 games
➡️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/625...
April 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
🗣️Romaine Mundle: “In the off-season, I didn’t speak to anyone. I had to work on myself physically & mentally.”
He locked in. 🔐
This season:
🔴Top 5 in the Championship for progressive carries and take-ons (per 90)
⚪️ A goal involvement every 3 games
➡️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/625...
He locked in. 🔐
This season:
🔴Top 5 in the Championship for progressive carries and take-ons (per 90)
⚪️ A goal involvement every 3 games
➡️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/625...
March 14, 2025 at 9:06 AM
🟢Preparing for Pep & Man City
⚪️Liverpool upset - “strong” Jota, Diaz quality, getting Curtis Jones’ shirt
🟢Talks with Thomas Frank (and why Brentford boss was unhappy with Wissa)
Inside Plymouth’s historic FA Cup run with captain Joe Edwards
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/616...
⚪️Liverpool upset - “strong” Jota, Diaz quality, getting Curtis Jones’ shirt
🟢Talks with Thomas Frank (and why Brentford boss was unhappy with Wissa)
Inside Plymouth’s historic FA Cup run with captain Joe Edwards
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/616...
March 3, 2025 at 7:07 AM
🟢Preparing for Pep & Man City
⚪️Liverpool upset - “strong” Jota, Diaz quality, getting Curtis Jones’ shirt
🟢Talks with Thomas Frank (and why Brentford boss was unhappy with Wissa)
Inside Plymouth’s historic FA Cup run with captain Joe Edwards
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/616...
⚪️Liverpool upset - “strong” Jota, Diaz quality, getting Curtis Jones’ shirt
🟢Talks with Thomas Frank (and why Brentford boss was unhappy with Wissa)
Inside Plymouth’s historic FA Cup run with captain Joe Edwards
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/616...
Location used to be such an issue for Exeter that they got rid of all of their scouts.
But #ECFC in 2025 is very different.
"Others have financial clout but we've got evidence of providing opportunities. Players know it's a good place to further their careers."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...
But #ECFC in 2025 is very different.
"Others have financial clout but we've got evidence of providing opportunities. Players know it's a good place to further their careers."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...
February 11, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Location used to be such an issue for Exeter that they got rid of all of their scouts.
But #ECFC in 2025 is very different.
"Others have financial clout but we've got evidence of providing opportunities. Players know it's a good place to further their careers."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...
But #ECFC in 2025 is very different.
"Others have financial clout but we've got evidence of providing opportunities. Players know it's a good place to further their careers."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...
Plymouth Argyle vs Liverpool
February 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Plymouth Argyle vs Liverpool
People are sneering at this bdw. Fair enough
February 2, 2025 at 10:08 PM
People are sneering at this bdw. Fair enough
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January 27, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Today is the day they meet again.
January 26, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Today is the day they meet again.
So, Plymouth vs Liverpool in the FA Cup.
Theres been a Liverpudlification of Plymouth in recent years. Sort of.
Piece from the summer. Some notable departures since.
Theres been a Liverpudlification of Plymouth in recent years. Sort of.
Piece from the summer. Some notable departures since.
January 13, 2025 at 7:17 AM
So, Plymouth vs Liverpool in the FA Cup.
Theres been a Liverpudlification of Plymouth in recent years. Sort of.
Piece from the summer. Some notable departures since.
Theres been a Liverpudlification of Plymouth in recent years. Sort of.
Piece from the summer. Some notable departures since.
Funny but predictable anecdote about Craig Ballamy refusing to swap shirts with a Yeading defender after the game (via Chronicle live) www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/footba...
January 9, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Funny but predictable anecdote about Craig Ballamy refusing to swap shirts with a Yeading defender after the game (via Chronicle live) www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/footba...
Newcastle went all the way to the semis that year, losing 4-1 to Manchester United, and finished 14th in the Premier League. Yeading, meanwhile, won the Isthmian League title and were promoted to the Conference South. What happened next is worthy of its own thread!
January 9, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Newcastle went all the way to the semis that year, losing 4-1 to Manchester United, and finished 14th in the Premier League. Yeading, meanwhile, won the Isthmian League title and were promoted to the Conference South. What happened next is worthy of its own thread!
The only shame that day is that the game was moved to Loftus Road, for commercial reasons, which I understand. It would have been amazing to see Newcastle's stars at Yeading's little stadium, The Warren, just off the Uxbridge Road.
January 9, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The only shame that day is that the game was moved to Loftus Road, for commercial reasons, which I understand. It would have been amazing to see Newcastle's stars at Yeading's little stadium, The Warren, just off the Uxbridge Road.
That FA Cup run introduced the world to DJ Campbell. That summer he joined Brentford for £5,000. He scored on his debut and the rest is history. He went on to have more exploits in the FA Cup with Brentford and, in Jan 2006 was signed by Birmingham City in the Premier League.
January 9, 2025 at 8:28 AM
That FA Cup run introduced the world to DJ Campbell. That summer he joined Brentford for £5,000. He scored on his debut and the rest is history. He went on to have more exploits in the FA Cup with Brentford and, in Jan 2006 was signed by Birmingham City in the Premier League.
Newcastle put out a strong side against Yeading, including new big-money signing Jean-Alain Boumsong. They ran out 2-0 winners in the end, second-half goals coming from Lee Bowyer and Shola Ameobi.
January 9, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Newcastle put out a strong side against Yeading, including new big-money signing Jean-Alain Boumsong. They ran out 2-0 winners in the end, second-half goals coming from Lee Bowyer and Shola Ameobi.
On this day 20 years ago Yeading — of the Isthmian League, the 7th tier — hosted Premier League side Newcastle United in the Fa Cup 3rd round. 123 places between the sides. A great occasion for all involved. The game was played at Loftus Road; Sven Goran Ericsson was even there
January 9, 2025 at 8:28 AM
On this day 20 years ago Yeading — of the Isthmian League, the 7th tier — hosted Premier League side Newcastle United in the Fa Cup 3rd round. 123 places between the sides. A great occasion for all involved. The game was played at Loftus Road; Sven Goran Ericsson was even there
From near-extinction 20 years ago, Exeter were statistically the 20th best side in all four divisions in 2024
January 8, 2025 at 9:25 AM
From near-extinction 20 years ago, Exeter were statistically the 20th best side in all four divisions in 2024
Today is 20 years since Exeter City, then of the Conference, drew with Manchester United at Old Trafford, forcing a famous replay. 15 months prior, the club faced extinction but were saved by the fans. It's a story involving Michael Jackson, a criminal case and community spirit.
January 8, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Today is 20 years since Exeter City, then of the Conference, drew with Manchester United at Old Trafford, forcing a famous replay. 15 months prior, the club faced extinction but were saved by the fans. It's a story involving Michael Jackson, a criminal case and community spirit.
Wayne Rooney arrived at Plymouth determined to restore his managerial reputation. There was initial optimism but his time in Devon was characterised by poor, questions over his tactics and criticism of his off-field lifestyle. #PAFC - with @tburrows16.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/603...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/603...
January 2, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Wayne Rooney arrived at Plymouth determined to restore his managerial reputation. There was initial optimism but his time in Devon was characterised by poor, questions over his tactics and criticism of his off-field lifestyle. #PAFC - with @tburrows16.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/603...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/603...