Chris Orme
@chrisdorme.bsky.social
MCFC block 328 The Etihad, walker of "The Hound" and part-time sheep-herder. Professor Emeritus, University of Manchester. Reposts/likes ≠ endorsement.
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Chris Orme
@chrisdorme.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Vincent Kompany awarded honorary doctorate at The University of Manchester by Professor Chris Orme
YouTube video by The University of Manchester
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Foundation Day Oct 2019 #universityofmanchester Honorary Degree awarded to #VincentKompany @mancityfc.bsky.social
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Terribly saddened by the death of Les Godfrey (econometrician & Professor Emeritus @EconomicsatYork).
He was a friend, mentor, guide & colleague during my formative academic career. A huge influence on my professional life.
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He was a friend, mentor, guide & colleague during my formative academic career. A huge influence on my professional life.
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February 14, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Terribly saddened by the death of Les Godfrey (econometrician & Professor Emeritus @EconomicsatYork).
He was a friend, mentor, guide & colleague during my formative academic career. A huge influence on my professional life.
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He was a friend, mentor, guide & colleague during my formative academic career. A huge influence on my professional life.
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“Last week the Telegraphs James Ducker got my attention by writing an article about City's debutant Abdukodir Khusanov that was exemplary of everything that's wrong with football journalism and why fans of every club hate what's become of football journalism.”
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February 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
“Last week the Telegraphs James Ducker got my attention by writing an article about City's debutant Abdukodir Khusanov that was exemplary of everything that's wrong with football journalism and why fans of every club hate what's become of football journalism.”
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The press lobby is going feral—ignore it . Astute essay by @samfr.bsky.social www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/691...
The press lobby is going feral—ignore it
Given the pressures of 24-hour news, lobby journalists cannot plausibly understand policy detail. Their skillset is to nose around and cause trouble
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
January 27, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The press lobby is going feral—ignore it . Astute essay by @samfr.bsky.social www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/691...
I’m going “cost of bench” comment, with some arbitrary comment about Salford’s expenditure on something or other, one minute into the TV coverage.
January 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I’m going “cost of bench” comment, with some arbitrary comment about Salford’s expenditure on something or other, one minute into the TV coverage.
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This is not what he said and they know it. Something very disturbing has happened to much of the British press and a fair amount of conservative politics. The extremist Musk tail wagging the formerly mainstream dog.
January 7, 2025 at 9:23 AM
This is not what he said and they know it. Something very disturbing has happened to much of the British press and a fair amount of conservative politics. The extremist Musk tail wagging the formerly mainstream dog.
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Dune: Part Two ends in a fight between Bob Dylan and Elvis
January 2, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Dune: Part Two ends in a fight between Bob Dylan and Elvis
No. 1: City’s Midfield. 🙂
December 13, 2024 at 11:26 AM
No. 1: City’s Midfield. 🙂
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Six decades later, Star Trek may still be the only franchise based on the ideas that diversity is strength, justice is the measure of civilization, bounty is to be shared, peace is worth the price, and all these things can be achieved.
We need more shows that look ahead and find goodness.
We need more shows that look ahead and find goodness.
November 29, 2024 at 11:50 AM
Six decades later, Star Trek may still be the only franchise based on the ideas that diversity is strength, justice is the measure of civilization, bounty is to be shared, peace is worth the price, and all these things can be achieved.
We need more shows that look ahead and find goodness.
We need more shows that look ahead and find goodness.
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Wow. Here is one to brighten up your morning. The first images of the restored interior of Notre Dame cathedral. Breathtaking. In just five years France did it
November 29, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Wow. Here is one to brighten up your morning. The first images of the restored interior of Notre Dame cathedral. Breathtaking. In just five years France did it
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Calm down.
This is far too measured and sensible for either Times readers or X, but may go down better here.
Anyway it is very good...
www.thetimes.com/article/1c78...
This is far too measured and sensible for either Times readers or X, but may go down better here.
Anyway it is very good...
www.thetimes.com/article/1c78...
Everyone should calm down about both chancellor and economy
The pile-on against Rachel Reeves has been silly and unedifying
www.thetimes.com
November 27, 2024 at 9:11 PM
Calm down.
This is far too measured and sensible for either Times readers or X, but may go down better here.
Anyway it is very good...
www.thetimes.com/article/1c78...
This is far too measured and sensible for either Times readers or X, but may go down better here.
Anyway it is very good...
www.thetimes.com/article/1c78...
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Looks like I picked the wrong evening to watch a City match
November 27, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Looks like I picked the wrong evening to watch a City match
The pantomime season started early last night at The Etihad. Was half expecting Pep to bring on Richard Dunne in added time to score an own goal to give Feyenoord the win.
November 27, 2024 at 7:35 AM
The pantomime season started early last night at The Etihad. Was half expecting Pep to bring on Richard Dunne in added time to score an own goal to give Feyenoord the win.
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Just a reminder that we are once more deep into the season of the pretentious perfume ads.
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Olive and Mabel - Scent of a Dog.
YouTube video by mrandrewcotter
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November 25, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Just a reminder that we are once more deep into the season of the pretentious perfume ads.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Bgn...
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And in the cold light of day? … Irrationally disturbed
November 24, 2024 at 3:03 PM
And in the cold light of day? … Irrationally disturbed
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Gosh writing this beautiful doesn’t often show its face in politics. By @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social
‘Kind, belligerent, and the man all sides trusted: that’s the John Prescott I knew.’
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
‘Kind, belligerent, and the man all sides trusted: that’s the John Prescott I knew.’
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Kind, belligerent, and the man all sides trusted: that’s the John Prescott I knew | Gaby Hinsliff
He was the soul and conscience of Labour and persuaded millions to keep the faith – even when Blair sorely tested it, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2024 at 11:35 AM
Gosh writing this beautiful doesn’t often show its face in politics. By @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social
‘Kind, belligerent, and the man all sides trusted: that’s the John Prescott I knew.’
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
‘Kind, belligerent, and the man all sides trusted: that’s the John Prescott I knew.’
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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There's great music from Blueboy, tripsuper8.bsky.social, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Talking Heads, The Beatles and more tonight from 10.04 with mickeyundertone.bsky.social on BBC Radio Ulster. See you there!!
November 22, 2024 at 6:44 AM
There's great music from Blueboy, tripsuper8.bsky.social, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Talking Heads, The Beatles and more tonight from 10.04 with mickeyundertone.bsky.social on BBC Radio Ulster. See you there!!
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John Prescott, former British deputy prime minister under Tony Blair, has died aged 86, his family announce.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
John Prescott, British former deputy prime minister, dies aged 86
Former trade union activist who had Alzheimer's died peacefully at care home, says family
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2024 at 7:30 AM
John Prescott, former British deputy prime minister under Tony Blair, has died aged 86, his family announce.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Well, that was a thoroughly good watch ahead of the Spurs game.
November 20, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Well, that was a thoroughly good watch ahead of the Spurs game.