@geoffhorrell.bsky.social
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Yep, why not score a goal from your own half in the 98th minute?
November 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Yep, why not score a goal from your own half in the 98th minute?
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Quick thread on the BBC and the political and societal significance of recent developments:
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
November 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Quick thread on the BBC and the political and societal significance of recent developments:
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
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That big news I teased yesterday?
I've written a book!
Attacking the Space: Inside Rugby's Tactical and Data Revolution is the book I wanted to read as a rugby obsessive kid. It will be released on the 29th January 2026, the pre-order link is:
geni.us/AttackingThe...
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I've written a book!
Attacking the Space: Inside Rugby's Tactical and Data Revolution is the book I wanted to read as a rugby obsessive kid. It will be released on the 29th January 2026, the pre-order link is:
geni.us/AttackingThe...
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September 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM
That big news I teased yesterday?
I've written a book!
Attacking the Space: Inside Rugby's Tactical and Data Revolution is the book I wanted to read as a rugby obsessive kid. It will be released on the 29th January 2026, the pre-order link is:
geni.us/AttackingThe...
1)
I've written a book!
Attacking the Space: Inside Rugby's Tactical and Data Revolution is the book I wanted to read as a rugby obsessive kid. It will be released on the 29th January 2026, the pre-order link is:
geni.us/AttackingThe...
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We’re looking for fairness from our media in a multi party system. It’s not just 2 parties anymore. 6 parties are now serious players. Stop framing it as a simple choice. Listen to us @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social @skynewsrss.bsky.social @itvnews.bsky.social petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
August 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
We’re looking for fairness from our media in a multi party system. It’s not just 2 parties anymore. 6 parties are now serious players. Stop framing it as a simple choice. Listen to us @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social @skynewsrss.bsky.social @itvnews.bsky.social petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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The UK does not have a "migrant crisis" or a "small boat crisis". It has a racism crisis, and it has been deliberately created.
August 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
The UK does not have a "migrant crisis" or a "small boat crisis". It has a racism crisis, and it has been deliberately created.
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It's a measure of how much the Evening Standard gave up on proper reporting that, until the advent of @thelondoner.bsky.social and @londoncentric.media, I had never heard of Asif Aziz, let alone begun to understand what a baleful influence he is on the capital.
www.the-londoner.co.uk/exclusive-th...
www.the-londoner.co.uk/exclusive-th...
Exclusive: The billionaire developer closing London's pubs
Companies linked to Asif Aziz have been buying up and shutting down some of the capital’s most beloved boozers. Now, we’ve mapped them.
www.the-londoner.co.uk
August 16, 2025 at 7:47 AM
It's a measure of how much the Evening Standard gave up on proper reporting that, until the advent of @thelondoner.bsky.social and @londoncentric.media, I had never heard of Asif Aziz, let alone begun to understand what a baleful influence he is on the capital.
www.the-londoner.co.uk/exclusive-th...
www.the-londoner.co.uk/exclusive-th...
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First post on substack. I’ve had a look at World Rugby rankings, and what they might look like by the time they really matter (when the RWC draw is made). It’s there: open.substack.com/pub/dimitrip...
The race for ranking points and a good RWC draw
A simulation-based look into the next few months of international rugby
open.substack.com
August 10, 2025 at 10:57 AM
First post on substack. I’ve had a look at World Rugby rankings, and what they might look like by the time they really matter (when the RWC draw is made). It’s there: open.substack.com/pub/dimitrip...
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August 5, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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Just the 9 Scots
Guess we're the bin juice. 🥲
Guess we're the bin juice. 🥲
July 21, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Just the 9 Scots
Guess we're the bin juice. 🥲
Guess we're the bin juice. 🥲
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Marcus Smith knocks over the conversion, breaking the streak of 29 pointed by Scottish players in a row.
July 12, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Marcus Smith knocks over the conversion, breaking the streak of 29 pointed by Scottish players in a row.
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I've been thinking about what it is about Americans saying "British food sucks lol" that irritates so much and I've figured it out.
Nothing to do with the subject matter. It's that every European knows US culture whether we want to or not.
They act like they know ours when they clearly don't.
Nothing to do with the subject matter. It's that every European knows US culture whether we want to or not.
They act like they know ours when they clearly don't.
July 6, 2025 at 2:49 AM
I've been thinking about what it is about Americans saying "British food sucks lol" that irritates so much and I've figured it out.
Nothing to do with the subject matter. It's that every European knows US culture whether we want to or not.
They act like they know ours when they clearly don't.
Nothing to do with the subject matter. It's that every European knows US culture whether we want to or not.
They act like they know ours when they clearly don't.
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Dr Adam Parr says Britain should promote regenerative agriculture at home and in frontline countries around Europe to prevent mass population displacement
Fighting the climate crisis is vital for national security | Letter
Letter: Dr Adam Parr says Britain should promote regenerative agriculture at home and in frontline countries around Europe to prevent mass population displacement
www.theguardian.com
June 11, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Dr Adam Parr says Britain should promote regenerative agriculture at home and in frontline countries around Europe to prevent mass population displacement
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This petition is a couple of 100 off 3,000. We need to get it to 10k to make some noise. Pls sign if u haven’t already & spread. It’s important in a democracy that we hear all our parties not just a binary choice chosen by broadcast media 4years from a Gen Elex petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Petition: Ensure plurality of political coverage across UK broadcast media at all times
We want to ensure that a plurality of views from all political parties in Westminster are represented and the nations parliaments are heard all year round, not just election times. The rules for cover...
petition.parliament.uk
May 31, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This petition is a couple of 100 off 3,000. We need to get it to 10k to make some noise. Pls sign if u haven’t already & spread. It’s important in a democracy that we hear all our parties not just a binary choice chosen by broadcast media 4years from a Gen Elex petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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My daughter is an immigration attorney representing Vincent Jobo, a black S. African professional rugby player recruited to play here in the U.S. After a bogus arrest, he's now been in #ICE custody for 1 year and 8 months, and is seeking #asylum. Please consider signing the petition to free him.
Free Vincent Jobo
Free Vincent Jobo from ICE Detention – His Life Depends on It Vincent Jobo is a 34-year-old professional rugby player from South Africa seeking asylum in the United States, who has been in ICE dete...
actionnetwork.org
May 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
@warmovietheatre.bsky.social
Currently on IPlayer, The Bridge at Remagen could be a candidate for a future episode.
The most anti-war of any US ww2 war movie I’ve watched for a while. Also fascinating true story about the soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia while it was being filmed.
Currently on IPlayer, The Bridge at Remagen could be a candidate for a future episode.
The most anti-war of any US ww2 war movie I’ve watched for a while. Also fascinating true story about the soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia while it was being filmed.
May 6, 2025 at 6:36 AM
@warmovietheatre.bsky.social
Currently on IPlayer, The Bridge at Remagen could be a candidate for a future episode.
The most anti-war of any US ww2 war movie I’ve watched for a while. Also fascinating true story about the soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia while it was being filmed.
Currently on IPlayer, The Bridge at Remagen could be a candidate for a future episode.
The most anti-war of any US ww2 war movie I’ve watched for a while. Also fascinating true story about the soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia while it was being filmed.
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Mysterious mystery mysteriously solved.
May 4, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Mysterious mystery mysteriously solved.
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WHERE DO FRENCH #TOP14 RUGBY CLUBS GET THEIR MONEY? ✍️
Link 🧡
open.substack.com/pub/thepirat...
The first in a 3 part series breaking down the LNR fancial report revealing how Toulouse & Co. generate their vast wealth 💰
Link 🧡
open.substack.com/pub/thepirat...
The first in a 3 part series breaking down the LNR fancial report revealing how Toulouse & Co. generate their vast wealth 💰
Where French Rugby Teams Get Their Money
Breaking down how the richest clubs in the world generate income
open.substack.com
April 20, 2025 at 9:32 AM
WHERE DO FRENCH #TOP14 RUGBY CLUBS GET THEIR MONEY? ✍️
Link 🧡
open.substack.com/pub/thepirat...
The first in a 3 part series breaking down the LNR fancial report revealing how Toulouse & Co. generate their vast wealth 💰
Link 🧡
open.substack.com/pub/thepirat...
The first in a 3 part series breaking down the LNR fancial report revealing how Toulouse & Co. generate their vast wealth 💰
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New @budgetlab.bsky.social report about today's tariff announcement:
• The April 2nd policy alone is the equivalent of an 11.5pp increase in the effective tariff rate. When combined with other US tariffs in 2025, we're at 22 1/2%, the highest rate since 1909.
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• The April 2nd policy alone is the equivalent of an 11.5pp increase in the effective tariff rate. When combined with other US tariffs in 2025, we're at 22 1/2%, the highest rate since 1909.
1/7
April 3, 2025 at 2:43 AM
New @budgetlab.bsky.social report about today's tariff announcement:
• The April 2nd policy alone is the equivalent of an 11.5pp increase in the effective tariff rate. When combined with other US tariffs in 2025, we're at 22 1/2%, the highest rate since 1909.
1/7
• The April 2nd policy alone is the equivalent of an 11.5pp increase in the effective tariff rate. When combined with other US tariffs in 2025, we're at 22 1/2%, the highest rate since 1909.
1/7
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Britain's rise in worklessness has been five-year slow-motion disaster. Not far off a million more people are out of work and not looking, versus 2019.
I wrote a chunky piece on this for @economist.com, but wanted to draw out a few specific bits here (🧵)
www.economist.com/britain/202...
I wrote a chunky piece on this for @economist.com, but wanted to draw out a few specific bits here (🧵)
www.economist.com/britain/202...
Britain’s worklessness disaster
Can the government get more people working without exposing the vulnerable?
www.economist.com
March 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Britain's rise in worklessness has been five-year slow-motion disaster. Not far off a million more people are out of work and not looking, versus 2019.
I wrote a chunky piece on this for @economist.com, but wanted to draw out a few specific bits here (🧵)
www.economist.com/britain/202...
I wrote a chunky piece on this for @economist.com, but wanted to draw out a few specific bits here (🧵)
www.economist.com/britain/202...
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Scotland fans can deny it all they want but their team are arrogant.
And here’s the proof 👇
And here’s the proof 👇
March 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Scotland fans can deny it all they want but their team are arrogant.
And here’s the proof 👇
And here’s the proof 👇
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Want some #rugbyhistory from 100 years ago?
Here's a wonderful image of Wales captain Steve Morris (Cross Keys) with a mascot before the 1925 Scotland game at St. Helen's (Swansea).
#SCOvWAL #sixnationsrugby
Here's a wonderful image of Wales captain Steve Morris (Cross Keys) with a mascot before the 1925 Scotland game at St. Helen's (Swansea).
#SCOvWAL #sixnationsrugby
March 3, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Want some #rugbyhistory from 100 years ago?
Here's a wonderful image of Wales captain Steve Morris (Cross Keys) with a mascot before the 1925 Scotland game at St. Helen's (Swansea).
#SCOvWAL #sixnationsrugby
Here's a wonderful image of Wales captain Steve Morris (Cross Keys) with a mascot before the 1925 Scotland game at St. Helen's (Swansea).
#SCOvWAL #sixnationsrugby
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England just reclaimed the Calcutta Cup for the first time in five years. After a dominant Scottish run, Steve Borthwick's team this weekend defeated the Scots in dramatic fashion- So how did they do it, and why couldn't Scotland keep their initial accuracy up?
youtu.be/A_WAsdoOsYQ
youtu.be/A_WAsdoOsYQ
So how did England reclaim the Calcutta Cup? | Men's Six Nations 2025
YouTube video by Squidge Rugby
youtu.be
February 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
England just reclaimed the Calcutta Cup for the first time in five years. After a dominant Scottish run, Steve Borthwick's team this weekend defeated the Scots in dramatic fashion- So how did they do it, and why couldn't Scotland keep their initial accuracy up?
youtu.be/A_WAsdoOsYQ
youtu.be/A_WAsdoOsYQ
Get into the Calcutta Cup mood with this quick quiz.
#ENGSCO
@scotrugbypod.bsky.social @bloodandmud.bsky.social
#ENGSCO
@scotrugbypod.bsky.social @bloodandmud.bsky.social
February 22, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Get into the Calcutta Cup mood with this quick quiz.
#ENGSCO
@scotrugbypod.bsky.social @bloodandmud.bsky.social
#ENGSCO
@scotrugbypod.bsky.social @bloodandmud.bsky.social