Brian Larkin
@derrymanc.bsky.social
I write on Substack and post music on SoundCloud under the name DerryManc. I moved from Salford/Manchester to Derry in the north of Ireland in May 1989. I graduated in Irish History from the university of Ulster at Magee College in May 1993 #MUFC ⛔️DM⛔️TORY
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Brian Larkin
@derrymanc.bsky.social
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OTD 49 years ago at 1500hrs GMT my first Manchester United game kicked off. From that point I have been enraptured, enraged, elated and enervated by them. Sometimes all at once. An unconditional love supreme #MUFC
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phrase - indicating you intend to drink enough alcohol to shrivel the livers of a small island nation
November 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
phrase - indicating you intend to drink enough alcohol to shrivel the livers of a small island nation
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NEWS! "Jeffrey Epstein was talking about a different Donald Trump" insists White House newsthump.com/2025/11/12/j...
“Jeffrey Epstein was talking about a different Donald Trump” insists White House
The White House has today clarified that recently released Epstein emails alleging “Donald Trump knew about the girls” are “clearly referring to a different Donald Trump,” possibly a quiet accounta…
newsthump.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
NEWS! "Jeffrey Epstein was talking about a different Donald Trump" insists White House newsthump.com/2025/11/12/j...
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It’s the ten year anniversary of this tweet. I’ve honestly never got over it. It’s the look on his face while being told off. All for a joke that didn’t quite go as planned. We’ve all been there
November 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
It’s the ten year anniversary of this tweet. I’ve honestly never got over it. It’s the look on his face while being told off. All for a joke that didn’t quite go as planned. We’ve all been there
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Ryanair Replaces Boarding Stairs With Rope Ladder In Latest Cost Cutting Move
https://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/11/12/ryanair-replaces-boarding-stairs-with-rope-ladder-in-latest-cost-cutting-move/
https://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/11/12/ryanair-replaces-boarding-stairs-with-rope-ladder-in-latest-cost-cutting-move/
Ryanair Replaces Boarding Stairs With Rope Ladder In Latest Cost Cutting Move
DESPITE reporting bumper profits of €2.54 billion for the six months ending in September - a 42% increase on last year - Ryanair has announced it will be removing its onboard boarding stairs and replacing …
waterfordwhispersnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Ryanair Replaces Boarding Stairs With Rope Ladder In Latest Cost Cutting Move
https://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/11/12/ryanair-replaces-boarding-stairs-with-rope-ladder-in-latest-cost-cutting-move/
https://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/11/12/ryanair-replaces-boarding-stairs-with-rope-ladder-in-latest-cost-cutting-move/
Uh oh, I can see the appeal being written now 🙄 ‘In total, 27 players from the Super Lig, Turkey’s top flight, have been suspended, including Galatasaray and Turkey defender Eren Elmali, pictured above, who has played four times in the CL this season, including in their 1-0 win over Liverpool.’
November 12, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Uh oh, I can see the appeal being written now 🙄 ‘In total, 27 players from the Super Lig, Turkey’s top flight, have been suspended, including Galatasaray and Turkey defender Eren Elmali, pictured above, who has played four times in the CL this season, including in their 1-0 win over Liverpool.’
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A newish (and chilling) feature of British politics has been Starmer/Reeves increasingly pitching themselves as a quasi technocratic govt, saying bond markets will accept no other. If that’s the strategy, my impression is that Labour MPs do not want to hear it.
November 12, 2025 at 9:27 AM
A newish (and chilling) feature of British politics has been Starmer/Reeves increasingly pitching themselves as a quasi technocratic govt, saying bond markets will accept no other. If that’s the strategy, my impression is that Labour MPs do not want to hear it.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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The BBC is in crisis in the same way that GB News would be if you put Owen Jones on the board armed with a veto and plenty of coffee.
November 11, 2025 at 7:48 AM
The BBC is in crisis in the same way that GB News would be if you put Owen Jones on the board armed with a veto and plenty of coffee.
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Knick one, pearl one
Shetland islanders say Channel 4’s knitting show is littered with errors about their historic craft. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Shetland islanders accuse Tom Daley’s Game of Wool of cultural appropriation
Fair Isle practitioners say Channel 4’s knitting challenge is littered with errors about their historic craft and demand an apology
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Knick one, pearl one
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It’s a (O’) Cearuill world
November 9, 2025 at 11:17 AM
It’s a (O’) Cearuill world
JFC 😬
🚨🇸🇦 BREAKING!
Manchester United are set to announce a series of mid-season friendlies in Saudi Arabia in the coming weeks.
[@samuelluckhurst]
Manchester United are set to announce a series of mid-season friendlies in Saudi Arabia in the coming weeks.
[@samuelluckhurst]
November 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
JFC 😬
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Salford workhouse, children's ward, circa 1900.Salford workhouse, children's ward, circa 1900.
November 10, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Salford workhouse, children's ward, circa 1900.Salford workhouse, children's ward, circa 1900.
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NEW: EXCLUSIVE: I spoke to sources at FBI and DOJ that reviewed the Epstein files. It’s worse than the photos. I’ll let you know what they said today at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET on @meidastouch.com. Link to show: www.youtube.com/live/hEi77Ib...
November 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
NEW: EXCLUSIVE: I spoke to sources at FBI and DOJ that reviewed the Epstein files. It’s worse than the photos. I’ll let you know what they said today at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET on @meidastouch.com. Link to show: www.youtube.com/live/hEi77Ib...
Gary Neville‘s heart is breaking live on Sky Sports Premier League
November 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Gary Neville‘s heart is breaking live on Sky Sports Premier League
A high scoring draw with lots of injuries and red cards please and thank you
November 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A high scoring draw with lots of injuries and red cards please and thank you
It’s a (O’) Cearuill world
November 9, 2025 at 11:17 AM
It’s a (O’) Cearuill world
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FAI approves motion to call on Uefa to ban Israel
[ From BBC News NI ]
[ From BBC News NI ]
FAI approves motion to call on Uefa to ban Israel
BBC News - Northern Ireland
www.bbc.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
FAI approves motion to call on Uefa to ban Israel
[ From BBC News NI ]
[ From BBC News NI ]
The joy of being Jonathan Wilson 🤣 ‘Explosive ending cannot mask flaws of Tottenham and Manchester United’ www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Explosive ending cannot mask flaws of Tottenham and Manchester United | Jonathan Wilson
This match was as dismal as last season’s Europa League final and in a routine league game nerves provided no excuse
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The joy of being Jonathan Wilson 🤣 ‘Explosive ending cannot mask flaws of Tottenham and Manchester United’ www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Angel DeLigt had another good game. It was a shame about the deflection, but a great header at the end.
November 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Angel DeLigt had another good game. It was a shame about the deflection, but a great header at the end.
Oh dear 😅 ‘Silence over Sudan: why do Manchester City’s owners get away with so much?’ www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Silence over Sudan: why do Manchester City’s owners get away with so much?
Two midweek matches in England had a backdrop of war and geopolitics, but only one drew large protests
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Oh dear 😅 ‘Silence over Sudan: why do Manchester City’s owners get away with so much?’ www.theguardian.com/football/202...
What a gorgeous woman she was - RIP
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
What a gorgeous woman she was - RIP
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SIPTU members employed at Carroll's Cuisine in Tullamore, Co Offaly, are to take strike action later this month in a dispute over pay and union recognition
SIPTU members in Carroll's Cuisine to take strike action
SIPTU members employed at Carroll's Cuisine in Tullamore, Co Offaly, are to take strike action later this month in a dispute over pay and union recognition.
www.rte.ie
November 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM
SIPTU members employed at Carroll's Cuisine in Tullamore, Co Offaly, are to take strike action later this month in a dispute over pay and union recognition
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Joey Barton, the ‘no, nonsense’ midfielder
November 7, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Joey Barton, the ‘no, nonsense’ midfielder
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