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.
Had to listen on the radio, that is a top top class finish
Lukas Nmecha with the 91st minute strike to pull Leeds away from the relegation zone! 🤯
January 17, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Had to listen on the radio, that is a top top class finish
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I know that distribution is important and everything but I do think that goalkeepers being really fucking good in goal is quite a big thing too.
January 17, 2026 at 1:47 PM
I know that distribution is important and everything but I do think that goalkeepers being really fucking good in goal is quite a big thing too.
I really look forward to all these journalists and politicians who’ve shown such concern for the fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv, showing the same amount of concern for UK football fans and how they’re treated on a weekly basis in the UK. Glad we’ve such an influential group of new supporters…
West Midlands police chief to retire after Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban row
West Midlands police chief to retire after Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban row
Craig Guildford’s exit comes after inquiry found force used ‘exaggerated and untrue’ intelligence to justify ban
Craig Guildford is to retire as chief constable of West Midlands police, the Guardian understands.
His departure comes after an official inquiry found his force used “exaggerated and untrue” intelligence to justify a ban on Israeli football fans. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:25 PM
I really look forward to all these journalists and politicians who’ve shown such concern for the fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv, showing the same amount of concern for UK football fans and how they’re treated on a weekly basis in the UK. Glad we’ve such an influential group of new supporters…
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Nigel Farage is currently unveiling Robert Jenrick as a defector at his 430 press conference.
Nigel Farage says “hand on heart” he wasn’t going to unveil Robert Jenrick as a defector at his second press conference of the day, planned at 430.
January 15, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Nigel Farage is currently unveiling Robert Jenrick as a defector at his 430 press conference.
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Appearing in an advert for the Saudi flag carrier, another business in MBS' portfolio, as part of the nation's attempt to make itself a tourist destination isn't, apparently, grotesque complicity with sportswashing - it's a 'unique opportunity' for trust members.
Way to be critical friends, guys.
Way to be critical friends, guys.
January 15, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Appearing in an advert for the Saudi flag carrier, another business in MBS' portfolio, as part of the nation's attempt to make itself a tourist destination isn't, apparently, grotesque complicity with sportswashing - it's a 'unique opportunity' for trust members.
Way to be critical friends, guys.
Way to be critical friends, guys.
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When people called the takeover 'sportswashing,' there was an angry backlash from Newcastle fans and a promise to be 'critical friend' of Saudi. Four years on, just after the owner had more people executed than in any other year of his reign, the Supporters Trust is recruiting extras for Saudi Air.
January 15, 2026 at 8:15 AM
When people called the takeover 'sportswashing,' there was an angry backlash from Newcastle fans and a promise to be 'critical friend' of Saudi. Four years on, just after the owner had more people executed than in any other year of his reign, the Supporters Trust is recruiting extras for Saudi Air.
Shaun wane gone. Thank fuck for that
January 14, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Shaun wane gone. Thank fuck for that
Still slightly worrying they 4% of the population are openly nonces
Has there ever been any poll showing the public this united? yougov.co.uk/technology/a...
January 13, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Still slightly worrying they 4% of the population are openly nonces
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you cynics thought he had defected for self-interested reasons, but it turns out it was to address a grave injustice. Take it back
January 12, 2026 at 3:51 PM
you cynics thought he had defected for self-interested reasons, but it turns out it was to address a grave injustice. Take it back
Yet they miss out the right answer…
There's just no other sport like it. 😍
What's the most awe-inspiring Premier League club anthem?
What's the most awe-inspiring Premier League club anthem?
January 11, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Yet they miss out the right answer…
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Leeds Utd become only the second team in Premier League history to lead a game three times and still lose.
The first time was also Leeds Utd, back at Spurs in November 2022, when we also lost 4-3.
Leeds that!
#LUFC
The first time was also Leeds Utd, back at Spurs in November 2022, when we also lost 4-3.
Leeds that!
#LUFC
January 7, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Leeds Utd become only the second team in Premier League history to lead a game three times and still lose.
The first time was also Leeds Utd, back at Spurs in November 2022, when we also lost 4-3.
Leeds that!
#LUFC
The first time was also Leeds Utd, back at Spurs in November 2022, when we also lost 4-3.
Leeds that!
#LUFC
They’re going mental for two completely right decisions!
January 7, 2026 at 9:09 PM
They’re going mental for two completely right decisions!
How was that a “harsh decision” for the penalty?! His arm was well out!
January 7, 2026 at 9:06 PM
How was that a “harsh decision” for the penalty?! His arm was well out!
This stuff tickles me. Goes with the whole “we don’t sack mangers”. There is no DNA, they just had arguably the best manager in the history of British football for 20+ years. Then they didn’t and are shown to be like all other clubs.
January 5, 2026 at 8:24 PM
This stuff tickles me. Goes with the whole “we don’t sack mangers”. There is no DNA, they just had arguably the best manager in the history of British football for 20+ years. Then they didn’t and are shown to be like all other clubs.
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He’s right. Two months ago we’d have bitten your hand off for a point, now everybody on my TL is gutted. #lufc
DF: "Not our best day football-wise. Light disappointment we did not win. Equaliser unnecessary. This says a lot, after seven unbeaten as a newly-promoted side, that we are disappointed with a draw." #lufc
January 4, 2026 at 3:22 PM
He’s right. Two months ago we’d have bitten your hand off for a point, now everybody on my TL is gutted. #lufc
Deserved a point each. We weren’t nasty enough. Though we’ve all said, never seen scum turn up and waste time in the first half at nil nil. Purple nose would never have done that
January 4, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Deserved a point each. We weren’t nasty enough. Though we’ve all said, never seen scum turn up and waste time in the first half at nil nil. Purple nose would never have done that
To bed, for we get into the bastards at noon (thirty).
January 4, 2026 at 12:01 AM
To bed, for we get into the bastards at noon (thirty).
Q&A with Redders pre match at Wakey v Athersley
January 3, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Q&A with Redders pre match at Wakey v Athersley
North East Counties Division 1 it is
January 3, 2026 at 1:34 PM
North East Counties Division 1 it is
I see the “I told you so” are out in force re Farke. Not sure they realise folk *want* to be wrong about a manager not being good enough. The more he makes me look daft the better, it means my club is doing well. That’s all that matters. But also,let’s keep the floating till May, we’re far from safe
January 2, 2026 at 12:47 PM
I see the “I told you so” are out in force re Farke. Not sure they realise folk *want* to be wrong about a manager not being good enough. The more he makes me look daft the better, it means my club is doing well. That’s all that matters. But also,let’s keep the floating till May, we’re far from safe
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She committed grave crimes and we should have faith in our own judicial system to punish those crimes.
We should not dump her on another country where those people suffered terribly because of the crimes she endorsed and participated in- when that country wishes to deport her. It’s immoral.
We should not dump her on another country where those people suffered terribly because of the crimes she endorsed and participated in- when that country wishes to deport her. It’s immoral.
A vulnerable child was groomed and trafficked and then subjected to the most shocking experiences imaginable including the deaths of her babies.
Instead of taking responsibility the British establishment stripped her of her citizenship and dumped her like old rubbish.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Instead of taking responsibility the British establishment stripped her of her citizenship and dumped her like old rubbish.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Shamima Begum: Home secretary to 'robustly defend' citizenship decision
The ECHR questions whether it was considered if Shamima Begum was a victim of grooming and trafficking.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 1, 2026 at 7:40 PM
She committed grave crimes and we should have faith in our own judicial system to punish those crimes.
We should not dump her on another country where those people suffered terribly because of the crimes she endorsed and participated in- when that country wishes to deport her. It’s immoral.
We should not dump her on another country where those people suffered terribly because of the crimes she endorsed and participated in- when that country wishes to deport her. It’s immoral.
That is a fantastic point. Well earned, no luck and Christ so close to a winner (cracking finish Dom). Farke is making some (lots?) of us look daft. Where has this version of him been hiding?!
January 1, 2026 at 7:28 PM
That is a fantastic point. Well earned, no luck and Christ so close to a winner (cracking finish Dom). Farke is making some (lots?) of us look daft. Where has this version of him been hiding?!
Gameplan worked to a tee. Would snap your hand off for 0-0 at the end
January 1, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Gameplan worked to a tee. Would snap your hand off for 0-0 at the end