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Barry Glendenning
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Journalist and broadcaster. Brixton via Birr.

Running London Landmarks half-marathon in April for charidee, not that I like to wang on about it. Please donate at my Just Giving page
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Barry Glendenning @barryglendenning.bsky.social · Oct 11
Having been goaded into it by @maxrushden.bsky.social, I am doing the London Landmarks half-marathon in April for Great Ormond Street Children's Charity. I am 52, overweight, hideously unfit and I hate running. Please donate, if you can spare a few quid ...

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It's time to muddy these spats ...
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There was news of another big dismissal mere minutes after we finished recording this Ruben Amorim/Man Utd emergency Football Weekly podcast this morning, so expect a @maxrushden.bsky.social voicenote followed by a Ryan Mason/WBA emergency podcast tomorrow ...
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Ruben Amorim axed: what now for Manchester United? Football Weekly - podcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jamie Jackson, John Brewin and Nooruddean Choudry as Ruben Amorim is sacked as Manchester United head coach
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January 6, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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😬 An emergency 'What are Manchester United doing?' podcast will be in your feed tomorrow.

In the meantime... watch the latest episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zvM...
Chelsea dagger for Guardiola as Arsenal move six points clear | Football Weekly
YouTube video by Guardian Football Weekly
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January 5, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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😱 Manchester City drop points to managerless Chelsea.

🫡 Declan Rice's return to Arsenal also saw him return to the scoresheet.

Where does the US' military intervention in Venezuela leave themselves and Fifa?

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January 5, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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With all the spirit of Christmas - it’s the FW Xmas special with the three most upbeat panellists we could put together on one zoom call.

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Answering your questions from the Christmas mailbag – Football Weekly Extra
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December 24, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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🙌 Fulham edge out Forest.

🇪🇸 Barcelona lead Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.

🇫🇷 PSG will not be top of Ligue 1 at Christmas.

🇮🇹 It's the tightest title race in years in Serie A.

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December 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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🚨Guardian Football Weekly🚨

🥱 Fulham 1-0 Forest
⚽️ A Festive Euro round-up
⚽️ Africa Cup of Nations
🐝 Belgian bees + beer 🍻
🎄Xmas spesh out tomorrow🎅
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Fulham fell Forest and who’s top of the tree around Europe? – Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Philippe Auclair to wrap up the big stories from around Europe as their winter breaks begin.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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‘How is that not a penalty?’

With the score delicately poised at 2-1 to Newcastle in their matchup with Chelsea, Anthony Gordon was not-so-delicately barged to the ground by Trevoh Chalobah.

Was it a penalty?

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December 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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🤝 Chelsea fought back at St James' Park to salvage a 2-2 draw with Newcastle.

😩 Liverpool beat Spurs but lose Alexander Isak to a suspected broken leg.

🤔 Are Aston Villa firmly in the title race?

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December 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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The Iceman Go-eth 🎯🎯🎯
December 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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😬 Celtic lose again as the pressure ramps up on new manager Wilfried Nancy.

😱 Teenager Lewis Miley scored a dramatic late winner.

👀 Premier League preview.

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December 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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😱 The game of the season so far? Manchester United drew 4-4 with Bournemouth.

👀 Are Coventry destined to play Premier League football next season?

👏 League One roundup, where Cardiff City are flying.

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December 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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😬 Nick Woltemade was inducted into Tyne-Wear derby folklore ...

😱 Wolves scored all three goals against Arsenal, and still managed to lose 2-1.

🤔 It went from bad to worse for Celtic in the League Cup final.

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December 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Well this was fun ...

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Nick Woltemade own goal ushers in pantomime season on Wearside | Barry Glendenning
The German striker was given a sarcastic ovation by the Sunderland fans after his inadvertent match winner
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December 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Think you forgot, be nice to the pub staff, maybe even stand them a drink whilst you enjoy yourself?
December 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Can I add as an ex barman that if you’re in a decent pub don’t shout for drinks if the bar is busy. Any decent barman/ woman knows who’s next and will likely ignore you if you’re acting the dick.
December 12, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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This is great: Stephen Bunting with @jonathanliew.bsky.social
‘I messaged Sia on Instagram. She didn’t get back to me’: cult darts hero Stephen Bunting on his viral walk-on
The world No 4’s entrance to the song Titanium has become an iconic moment in darts, but while he loves the attention what he really wants is the world title
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December 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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As we hurtle towards Christmas, tis once again the season for exceptionally poor pubmanship.
It's not that difficult ...

• Know what you want before you get served

• Order the Guinness first

• Bring your empties back to the bar

A pub is for life, not just for Christmas ... 🎄🎄🎄
December 12, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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😬 Real Madrid in crisis. Manchester City came from behind to win at the Bernabéu.

😩 Newcastle are denied late on again at Bayer Leverkusen.

👏 Arsenal secured a top-eight finish in Bruges.

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December 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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‘The dying of the light can't be that easy for footballers’

After sitting on the bench for Liverpool’s trip to Elland Road, Mohamed Salah gave a shocking post-match interview.

What's next for Salah?

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December 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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🚌 Mohamed Salah puts himself at odds with Liverpool manager Arne Slot.

😬 The title race is well and truly on after Arsenal lost at Villa Park.

🌎 The World Cup draw was made in audacious fashion.

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December 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Rice has already been stolen.
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Anderson, Wharton, Rice. So midfield was a problem for England? We French would steal any of those three.
December 7, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Given the event's host, still waiting to learn if it's a World Cup Windup. Either way … it's the draw for the 2026 finals, live with @brewin.bsky.social and @barryglendenning.bsky.social, plus some fellow all-stars over in Washington DC
World Cup 2026 draw: updates as the teams await fate in Washington DC – live
Join our writers for updates from the draw in Washington DC for the 48-team tournament next summer
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December 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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😱 Arsenal turn on the style against Bayern.

🫠 Spurs claim honour in defeat to PSG.

😬 Liverpool lose their third game in a row by three clear goals.

👀 Premier League preview.

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November 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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🔵 Chelsea win 3-0 over Barcelona, with Estêvão scoring a super goal.

🔴 Manchester City lose at home to Leverkusen.

😩 Marseille beat Newcastle with Aubameyang scoring two goals in five minutes.

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November 26, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Boring Running News: I ran my first proper 5km today in 37min. A mere 24m (plus change) off WR pace. Keep an eye on your rear-view mirror, Joshua Cheptegei!

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