Jeff Livingstone
@defjeff.bsky.social
Lapsed influencer. Geordie (*VERY*). Arty. Amicable. Nice. Previously did football for adidas, Nike, Puma, World Soccer, Guardian, NY Times, BBC.
And then one particularly sensitive and articulate teenager will say, "Why, kids, do you understand nothing?”
And then one particularly sensitive and articulate teenager will say, "Why, kids, do you understand nothing?”
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He was taller than you think
February 16, 2026 at 8:49 PM
He was taller than you think
In Coventry’s squad tonight they have Sakamoto, Grimes and Simz.
*Gets coat*
*Gets coat*
February 16, 2026 at 8:33 PM
In Coventry’s squad tonight they have Sakamoto, Grimes and Simz.
*Gets coat*
*Gets coat*
Just for clarity, to me, this is a very privileged position, and I hope United can progress in the CL against a challenging opponent.
Wider context? With a World Cup on the horizon, football is asking for trouble again. The EPL especially greedy. Someone will fall ill again before you know it.
Wider context? With a World Cup on the horizon, football is asking for trouble again. The EPL especially greedy. Someone will fall ill again before you know it.
Aye, so if Newcastle could overcome Qarabag, here’s the schedule (subject to a day or two). It’ll be fine. I’m sure it’ll be fine.
18/2 Qarabag a
21/2 City a
24/2 Qarabag h
28/2 Everton h
4/3 Man U h
7/3 City h
11/3 Chelsea/Barcelona h
14/3 Chelsea a
17/3 Chelsea/Barcelona a
22/3 Sunderland h
18/2 Qarabag a
21/2 City a
24/2 Qarabag h
28/2 Everton h
4/3 Man U h
7/3 City h
11/3 Chelsea/Barcelona h
14/3 Chelsea a
17/3 Chelsea/Barcelona a
22/3 Sunderland h
February 16, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Just for clarity, to me, this is a very privileged position, and I hope United can progress in the CL against a challenging opponent.
Wider context? With a World Cup on the horizon, football is asking for trouble again. The EPL especially greedy. Someone will fall ill again before you know it.
Wider context? With a World Cup on the horizon, football is asking for trouble again. The EPL especially greedy. Someone will fall ill again before you know it.
We’ll all just have to have a lie down somewhere quiet in June. A dark room. Curtains drawn. One of those eye masks that Top Cat used to wear. Probably during the World Cup. One of the boring matches. Couple of hours. We’ll be alreet. Perfectly alreet.
Aye, so if Newcastle could overcome Qarabag, here’s the schedule (subject to a day or two). It’ll be fine. I’m sure it’ll be fine.
18/2 Qarabag a
21/2 City a
24/2 Qarabag h
28/2 Everton h
4/3 Man U h
7/3 City h
11/3 Chelsea/Barcelona h
14/3 Chelsea a
17/3 Chelsea/Barcelona a
22/3 Sunderland h
18/2 Qarabag a
21/2 City a
24/2 Qarabag h
28/2 Everton h
4/3 Man U h
7/3 City h
11/3 Chelsea/Barcelona h
14/3 Chelsea a
17/3 Chelsea/Barcelona a
22/3 Sunderland h
February 16, 2026 at 7:09 PM
We’ll all just have to have a lie down somewhere quiet in June. A dark room. Curtains drawn. One of those eye masks that Top Cat used to wear. Probably during the World Cup. One of the boring matches. Couple of hours. We’ll be alreet. Perfectly alreet.
Aye, so if Newcastle could overcome Qarabag, here’s the schedule (subject to a day or two). It’ll be fine. I’m sure it’ll be fine.
18/2 Qarabag a
21/2 City a
24/2 Qarabag h
28/2 Everton h
4/3 Man U h
7/3 City h
11/3 Chelsea/Barcelona h
14/3 Chelsea a
17/3 Chelsea/Barcelona a
22/3 Sunderland h
18/2 Qarabag a
21/2 City a
24/2 Qarabag h
28/2 Everton h
4/3 Man U h
7/3 City h
11/3 Chelsea/Barcelona h
14/3 Chelsea a
17/3 Chelsea/Barcelona a
22/3 Sunderland h
February 16, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Aye, so if Newcastle could overcome Qarabag, here’s the schedule (subject to a day or two). It’ll be fine. I’m sure it’ll be fine.
18/2 Qarabag a
21/2 City a
24/2 Qarabag h
28/2 Everton h
4/3 Man U h
7/3 City h
11/3 Chelsea/Barcelona h
14/3 Chelsea a
17/3 Chelsea/Barcelona a
22/3 Sunderland h
18/2 Qarabag a
21/2 City a
24/2 Qarabag h
28/2 Everton h
4/3 Man U h
7/3 City h
11/3 Chelsea/Barcelona h
14/3 Chelsea a
17/3 Chelsea/Barcelona a
22/3 Sunderland h
Win that Champions League Qualifier and that’ll be FIVE home games straight in a fortnight for Newcastle United.
February 16, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Win that Champions League Qualifier and that’ll be FIVE home games straight in a fortnight for Newcastle United.
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Billionaires are money hoarders. No one can spend $1 billion, let alone $100bn, on things they & their families need, or even really want. If they gave away 99% of their loot, this lot would still be absurdly, obscenely rich. Their wealth is socially useless, kept out of circulation for status alone
February 16, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Billionaires are money hoarders. No one can spend $1 billion, let alone $100bn, on things they & their families need, or even really want. If they gave away 99% of their loot, this lot would still be absurdly, obscenely rich. Their wealth is socially useless, kept out of circulation for status alone
Half five. Still light.
a soccer player wearing number 14 is kicking a ball
ALT: a soccer player wearing number 14 is kicking a ball
media.tenor.com
February 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Half five. Still light.
Charity shop pickups. A tidy haul, I think we can all agree. Again, I must read more, and I must read faster…
February 16, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Charity shop pickups. A tidy haul, I think we can all agree. Again, I must read more, and I must read faster…
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“Your guy is late.”
“It’s only been five minutes, chill.”
"Something doesn't feel right."
“Everything’s fine, Dave.”
"You sure this is the spot?"
"Yes."
"And you know this guy is cool?"
"Yes, just relax."
"Don't give him the money until-"
"Until I see the kibble, yes I know."
“It’s only been five minutes, chill.”
"Something doesn't feel right."
“Everything’s fine, Dave.”
"You sure this is the spot?"
"Yes."
"And you know this guy is cool?"
"Yes, just relax."
"Don't give him the money until-"
"Until I see the kibble, yes I know."
February 16, 2026 at 2:18 PM
“Your guy is late.”
“It’s only been five minutes, chill.”
"Something doesn't feel right."
“Everything’s fine, Dave.”
"You sure this is the spot?"
"Yes."
"And you know this guy is cool?"
"Yes, just relax."
"Don't give him the money until-"
"Until I see the kibble, yes I know."
“It’s only been five minutes, chill.”
"Something doesn't feel right."
“Everything’s fine, Dave.”
"You sure this is the spot?"
"Yes."
"And you know this guy is cool?"
"Yes, just relax."
"Don't give him the money until-"
"Until I see the kibble, yes I know."
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From the archives; an early #HMHB interview from Smash Hits 1986, source of the quote from Nigel that he's always either watching TV or 'listening to me Fall records.' Thanks to Brian McCloskey on Facebook.
February 16, 2026 at 11:44 AM
From the archives; an early #HMHB interview from Smash Hits 1986, source of the quote from Nigel that he's always either watching TV or 'listening to me Fall records.' Thanks to Brian McCloskey on Facebook.
Watching Newcastle’s win at Villa back again, and Woltemade’s performance specifically. The eyeball test at the time had him way further back than prev, and that fuelled the pundits to call him out. However, on reflection, his role was clearly defined.
It…..it…it couldn’t happen again, could it?
It…..it…it couldn’t happen again, could it?
February 15, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Watching Newcastle’s win at Villa back again, and Woltemade’s performance specifically. The eyeball test at the time had him way further back than prev, and that fuelled the pundits to call him out. However, on reflection, his role was clearly defined.
It…..it…it couldn’t happen again, could it?
It…..it…it couldn’t happen again, could it?
Si!!!
This is how BBC Alba introduced Serie A 🥹
February 15, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Si!!!
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On this day in 1974, Tom Baker's first photocall as Dr. Who took place at Television Centre. 2/2.
February 15, 2026 at 7:19 PM
On this day in 1974, Tom Baker's first photocall as Dr. Who took place at Television Centre. 2/2.
Weather back to its sludgy grim normality again today, and a bit nippy too. The Slavonian Grebe at Killie Lake a lot more accommodating today; ‘showing well’, to draw on the appropriate ornithological parlance. Bit of grainy iPhone footage from yours truly, lovely bird.
February 15, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Weather back to its sludgy grim normality again today, and a bit nippy too. The Slavonian Grebe at Killie Lake a lot more accommodating today; ‘showing well’, to draw on the appropriate ornithological parlance. Bit of grainy iPhone footage from yours truly, lovely bird.
Marvellous headline work from dot com once again.
February 15, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Marvellous headline work from dot com once again.
Danny Murphy current status: Buffering
Howe on Sandro and Nick, naming Nick as one of the midfielders. He's being trained in that position recently
#NUFC
Howe talking about the need to fill the gaps left by Bruno's creativity and passion qualities
#NUFC
Howe talking about the need to fill the gaps left by Bruno's creativity and passion qualities
February 15, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Danny Murphy current status: Buffering
Here’s some of young Charlie’s free kicks. He’s getting that dip in, mind. www.instagram.com/p/DUvh917AKL...
February 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Here’s some of young Charlie’s free kicks. He’s getting that dip in, mind. www.instagram.com/p/DUvh917AKL...
Point of view by DB Boulevard was a good record, on reflection. Apologies for taking about twenty years to draw this conclusion.
February 14, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Point of view by DB Boulevard was a good record, on reflection. Apologies for taking about twenty years to draw this conclusion.
And again.
February 14, 2026 at 10:59 PM
And again.
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Happy Valentines Day from this fella
February 15, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Happy Valentines Day from this fella
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The drake Bufflehead at Llyn Coron, Ynys Môn this morning; gave some fab views feeding on its own in a sheltered bay. #birdingWales
February 14, 2026 at 9:01 PM
The drake Bufflehead at Llyn Coron, Ynys Môn this morning; gave some fab views feeding on its own in a sheltered bay. #birdingWales
Another great thing about the nicer weather was chance to catch up in garden, although it was these ‘in house’ babies (back inside under lights) that benefited most. Tomatoes (cherry artisan, beef bountiful, cocktail crush) all replanted as they were leggy after I forced them via airing cupboard.
February 14, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Another great thing about the nicer weather was chance to catch up in garden, although it was these ‘in house’ babies (back inside under lights) that benefited most. Tomatoes (cherry artisan, beef bountiful, cocktail crush) all replanted as they were leggy after I forced them via airing cupboard.
Mind, it was bloody great seeing the actual sun set after 5 today. The slightly longer days have been indistinguishable of late. Anyway, a late run on Craig’s show, few beers on the go and a chicken saag being prepped, like a normal Saturday after a town win. Lovely stuff. Cheers!
February 14, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Mind, it was bloody great seeing the actual sun set after 5 today. The slightly longer days have been indistinguishable of late. Anyway, a late run on Craig’s show, few beers on the go and a chicken saag being prepped, like a normal Saturday after a town win. Lovely stuff. Cheers!