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Brian de Groot
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Cork in Brisbane🇮🇪 🇦🇺. Will mostly comment more than post - Always about #MUFC #GGMU #FPL, Brisbane Broncos #NRL, Munster, Irish Rugby, F1, Playstation, running and nothing serious. Im not here to argue - just enjoy discussing different points of view
Someones been busy on Wikipedia

#Cunha #MUFC #GGMU #herewego
April 29, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Anyone who says that was knocked out by Kennedy and should be a try to Penrith doesnt know what they want in the game. Keep the onus on the ball carrier to keep control otherwise we'll be arguing about whether the defender knocking the ball out or getting his hand under the ball #NRL #RugbyLeague
March 2, 2025 at 7:25 AM
So my guess is the ref called a pen for only what Maguire did and they missed of what de Ligt did. They never wouldve called a foul for de Ligt so not clear and obvious error. They can only look at Maguire and theres no way hes fouled him. Right decision made in a roundabout way

#var #EVEMUN #MUFC
Manchester United survive a late penalty shout after referee Andrew Madley changed his mind after being sent to the monitor by the VAR.

Goals from Bruno Fernandes & Manuel Ugarte's first for the club saw Ruben Amorim's side fight back from 2-0 down at Goodison Park to earn a point against Everton.
February 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I know its only pre season but Broncos are winning it all this year eh? #NRL
February 22, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Oof Im beginning to think #SurvivorAU might be a cast of characters more than players. There was a lot of amateur stuff going on on that Brains tribe tonight
February 18, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Each season of #SurvivorAU I make a bet to win a croissant after ep 1 to pick someone to go furtherest vs my wife. This year, I landed on Rich. No idea why but I think the guy gets it. Wife picked Kaelan (poor guy got no air time - solid reasoning from the missus)

Notable mentions Jesse and Karin
February 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Hunt and Gosiewski never looked good enough last year but now look like theyre genuine options based on their showing so far for the Broncos #nrl
February 16, 2025 at 5:59 AM
One thing Im liking about Broncos so far is they seem super fit in hot conditions. Titans have had none of it #nrl
February 16, 2025 at 5:10 AM
People saying Salah TC > Moyes AM feels short sighted. I get to bring in Slot or Emery this week and will probably play TC in another dgw for Isak later on. Think Ill be net positive when reviewing the AM/TC plays this season #fpl
February 13, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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The idea that story-driven games aren’t replayable is so strange to me. I eventually bounce off every multiplayer game because I get bored, but I go back to story games again and again just like rewatching a favorite movie, or to experience something new
February 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Speaking of Insta is absolutely how I see it as well. It feels like everything he does is about building his brand. His decision making is often whats best for him and not whats best for the team. I see a very talented individual but not a team player.
Against Rangers, Alejandro Garnacho produced his liveliest display under Ruben Amorim — but was it his final outing at Old Trafford?

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January 24, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Get in United!!! Winning unwinnable games is just the United way! Spectacular defending and chances to win before pens. Every oen was world class and so happy for Bayindir and Zirkzee

#ggmu #facup #arsman
January 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Screenshotting now before I fuck it up #fpl
December 31, 2024 at 1:46 AM
Up to 10th in #fpl BlueSky league inside the top10k overall and I still cant be sure what Ive done well. Never been more convinced that its a game of luck 😅
December 31, 2024 at 12:57 AM
🎶He’s from United, He’s from the Ivory Coast, He’s better than Drogba and both the Toure bro’s, He’s fcking magic and don’t you fcking know, His name is Amad, AMAD DIALLO, Du Du Du Du Du🎶🇨🇮🇨🇮

Amazing chant for an amazing player! Best Ive heard since Cavani. Well deserved
December 16, 2024 at 5:37 AM
So i dont know why i just did this but ive added up my bench points for just the players who hauled double digits in the last 7 weeks and discovered if i got my team right each week, id presently be joint 736th in the world at the minute..Im sure everyone has the same story though 🤣 #fpl
December 16, 2024 at 12:56 AM
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Here's a reminder of the calendar up to GW38.

EVE vs LIV is expected to move to GW24.

my chip plan is:
- TC Salah in GW24
then probably
- Wildcard in GW30
- Assistant Manager in GWs 31-33 (inc. DGW33)
- Free Hit in BGW34
- Bench Boost in DGW36
December 13, 2024 at 8:33 PM
I'll be honest - Im so unsure on the structure and who has what say anymore. My understanding was that Ratcliffe brought in Berrada to run things and technically Ratcliffe only has the say of a board member. My point stands though that whatever the actual issue was, it was foreseeable 5 months ago
December 8, 2024 at 11:51 PM
Im seeing things like Ratcliffe and Berrada were underwhelmed by his list of potential head coach targets including Southgate, Potter, Marco Silva etc. Um..did this sort of question not come up in the interview?? Did they not know the exact suggestions he would come up with?
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Dan Ashworth leaves Man Utd after 5 months as sporting director. 53yo’s move from Newcastle has not worked + departure agreed in meeting at Old Trafford last night; presented by #MUFC as mutual
www.nytimes.com/athletic/597...
Ashworth leaves role as Man United sporting director after five months
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2024 at 11:41 PM
Honestly, this is just depressing now. Plan A is clearly out the window. Im losing faith that Ineos actually know what they want
🚨 MAJOR BREAKING:

Dan Ashworth has left his role as #mufc's sporting director after just five months. [@TheAthleticFC]
December 8, 2024 at 11:25 AM
Would love to see Arsenal's open play xG. I dont think it was unkind of @23carra.bsky.social to have compared them to a Mourinho team. They don't seem to create many chances unless its from a corner
December 4, 2024 at 11:11 PM
Im not a good person and I have a particular fondness for stories where billionaires die in ways that only billionaires can
December 3, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Look, all power to him but there is a fair list of ex union and league players who havent made a roster and I dont think hes more naturally talented than any of them. It can be a cruisey life on a practice squad though
December 3, 2024 at 2:52 AM
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'Now I understand why Jose got angry'

I spoke to Michael Essien about his new life as a coach in Denmark — for BBC Sport

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Michael Essien on learning from Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien on coaching in Denmark and learning from Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 2, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Cant help but feel Ive peaked with these transfers for this week. First hit of the season and fair to say Im happy with it

#FPL
December 1, 2024 at 3:33 PM