Niall Gray
@niallmgray.bsky.social
Sports commentator, journalist, stats guy.
Basketball mostly, also football, but I'll post about anything and everything.
Btw, please check out my Euro Step Brit podcast account!
@eurostepbrit.bsky.social
https://basketballwriter.podbean.com/
Basketball mostly, also football, but I'll post about anything and everything.
Btw, please check out my Euro Step Brit podcast account!
@eurostepbrit.bsky.social
https://basketballwriter.podbean.com/
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Episode 27 of The Euro Step Brit podcast is out! This week @NiallMGray takes a trip to Bristol to catch up with Andreas Kapoulas, and speak to the Flyers' commentary duo of Joel Osborne and Gareth Till.
Available at all good podcast hosts (and some other ones too!).
Available at all good podcast hosts (and some other ones too!).
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Episode 27 of The Euro Step Brit podcast is out! This week @NiallMGray takes a trip to Bristol to catch up with Andreas Kapoulas, and speak to the Flyers' commentary duo of Joel Osborne and Gareth Till.
Available at all good podcast hosts (and some other ones too!).
Available at all good podcast hosts (and some other ones too!).
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All being well, Episode 27 of the podcast will be out some time this weekend.
November 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
All being well, Episode 27 of the podcast will be out some time this weekend.
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❌ Ban home fireworks
🎆 Permit licensed firework displays
🛩️Encourage silent fireworks/drone displays
I'll be accused of being another "if in doubt, ban it" merchant, and it would be a fair challenge. But home fireworks cause enough harm and suffering to humans and animals to warrant a ban.
🎆 Permit licensed firework displays
🛩️Encourage silent fireworks/drone displays
I'll be accused of being another "if in doubt, ban it" merchant, and it would be a fair challenge. But home fireworks cause enough harm and suffering to humans and animals to warrant a ban.
November 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
❌ Ban home fireworks
🎆 Permit licensed firework displays
🛩️Encourage silent fireworks/drone displays
I'll be accused of being another "if in doubt, ban it" merchant, and it would be a fair challenge. But home fireworks cause enough harm and suffering to humans and animals to warrant a ban.
🎆 Permit licensed firework displays
🛩️Encourage silent fireworks/drone displays
I'll be accused of being another "if in doubt, ban it" merchant, and it would be a fair challenge. But home fireworks cause enough harm and suffering to humans and animals to warrant a ban.
I thought this segment of the Sunday Night Breakdown was too important not to share. I fully support the idea that
@danroutledge.bsky.social & @shieldsbrief.bsky.social
are talking about.
What say you?
@danroutledge.bsky.social & @shieldsbrief.bsky.social
are talking about.
What say you?
November 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I thought this segment of the Sunday Night Breakdown was too important not to share. I fully support the idea that
@danroutledge.bsky.social & @shieldsbrief.bsky.social
are talking about.
What say you?
@danroutledge.bsky.social & @shieldsbrief.bsky.social
are talking about.
What say you?
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Today’s fun tax tip…
(It’s a similarly daft situation that railways pay tax on fuel/energy but airlines don’t pay any tax on their aviation fuel, a huge hidden subsidy)
youtu.be/dr9MH0NuUtg?...
(It’s a similarly daft situation that railways pay tax on fuel/energy but airlines don’t pay any tax on their aviation fuel, a huge hidden subsidy)
youtu.be/dr9MH0NuUtg?...
Private jets don't pay fuel tax. Now I don't either.
YouTube video by Oli Frost
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Today’s fun tax tip…
(It’s a similarly daft situation that railways pay tax on fuel/energy but airlines don’t pay any tax on their aviation fuel, a huge hidden subsidy)
youtu.be/dr9MH0NuUtg?...
(It’s a similarly daft situation that railways pay tax on fuel/energy but airlines don’t pay any tax on their aviation fuel, a huge hidden subsidy)
youtu.be/dr9MH0NuUtg?...
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Collating the data from hosts for this podcast and it's so great to have some listeners from new countries, John really does know people all over the world!
Also hola and olá to those folks who have listened to episodes in South America for the first time. Gracias, obrigado!
Also hola and olá to those folks who have listened to episodes in South America for the first time. Gracias, obrigado!
Episode 26 of the Euro Step Brit is out. Guest is the globe-trotting John Coffino, who among his many destinations, spent a season here in the UK with Cheshire Phoenix.
It's a journey of highs, lows and character building.
Get the Euro Step Brit, wherever you get your podcasts.
It's a journey of highs, lows and character building.
Get the Euro Step Brit, wherever you get your podcasts.
October 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Collating the data from hosts for this podcast and it's so great to have some listeners from new countries, John really does know people all over the world!
Also hola and olá to those folks who have listened to episodes in South America for the first time. Gracias, obrigado!
Also hola and olá to those folks who have listened to episodes in South America for the first time. Gracias, obrigado!
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% of Seats Successfully Defended by Each Party:
🔶 LDM: 93% (26/28)
🌍 GRN: 67% (6/9)
➡️ RFM: 50% (4/8)
🌹 LAB: 28% (13/47)
🌳 CON: 27% (9/33)
🏘️ Localists: 0% (0/9)
🔶 LDM: 93% (26/28)
🌍 GRN: 67% (6/9)
➡️ RFM: 50% (4/8)
🌹 LAB: 28% (13/47)
🌳 CON: 27% (9/33)
🏘️ Localists: 0% (0/9)
Aggregate Result of the 145 Council By-Elections (for 148 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:
RFM: 51 (+43)
LDM: 45 (+17)
CON: 16 (-17)
LAB: 13 (-34)
GRN: 11 (+2)
Ind: 6 (-4)
Local: 3 (-6)
SNP: 2 (-1)
PLC: 1 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
RFM: 51 (+43)
LDM: 45 (+17)
CON: 16 (-17)
LAB: 13 (-34)
GRN: 11 (+2)
Ind: 6 (-4)
Local: 3 (-6)
SNP: 2 (-1)
PLC: 1 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
October 31, 2025 at 12:21 PM
% of Seats Successfully Defended by Each Party:
🔶 LDM: 93% (26/28)
🌍 GRN: 67% (6/9)
➡️ RFM: 50% (4/8)
🌹 LAB: 28% (13/47)
🌳 CON: 27% (9/33)
🏘️ Localists: 0% (0/9)
🔶 LDM: 93% (26/28)
🌍 GRN: 67% (6/9)
➡️ RFM: 50% (4/8)
🌹 LAB: 28% (13/47)
🌳 CON: 27% (9/33)
🏘️ Localists: 0% (0/9)
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ICYMI Episode 26 dropped yesterday.
Episode 26 of the Euro Step Brit is out. Guest is the globe-trotting John Coffino, who among his many destinations, spent a season here in the UK with Cheshire Phoenix.
It's a journey of highs, lows and character building.
Get the Euro Step Brit, wherever you get your podcasts.
It's a journey of highs, lows and character building.
Get the Euro Step Brit, wherever you get your podcasts.
October 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
ICYMI Episode 26 dropped yesterday.
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Episode 26 of the Euro Step Brit is out. Guest is the globe-trotting John Coffino, who among his many destinations, spent a season here in the UK with Cheshire Phoenix.
It's a journey of highs, lows and character building.
Get the Euro Step Brit, wherever you get your podcasts.
It's a journey of highs, lows and character building.
Get the Euro Step Brit, wherever you get your podcasts.
October 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Episode 26 of the Euro Step Brit is out. Guest is the globe-trotting John Coffino, who among his many destinations, spent a season here in the UK with Cheshire Phoenix.
It's a journey of highs, lows and character building.
Get the Euro Step Brit, wherever you get your podcasts.
It's a journey of highs, lows and character building.
Get the Euro Step Brit, wherever you get your podcasts.
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Recorded a podcast episode during the AWS outage last week. Assumed at time - after skimming audio - that it was all good. Turns out when editing there was a couple of issues.
A long edit later, we're finally ready to go. Euro Step Brit subscribers will be notified first!
A long edit later, we're finally ready to go. Euro Step Brit subscribers will be notified first!
October 28, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Recorded a podcast episode during the AWS outage last week. Assumed at time - after skimming audio - that it was all good. Turns out when editing there was a couple of issues.
A long edit later, we're finally ready to go. Euro Step Brit subscribers will be notified first!
A long edit later, we're finally ready to go. Euro Step Brit subscribers will be notified first!
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Just finished recording Episode 26 of the Euro Step Brit. Due to work commitments the aim is to edit it later this week and release at the weekend.
Details nearer time of release...
Details nearer time of release...
October 20, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Just finished recording Episode 26 of the Euro Step Brit. Due to work commitments the aim is to edit it later this week and release at the weekend.
Details nearer time of release...
Details nearer time of release...
Personal basketball news, but I had planned not to do any SLB commentaries this season due to work commitments. But have been offered the chance to cover for a couple of clubs on occasion.
I do love commentating, so listen out, I'm back next month!
I do love commentating, so listen out, I'm back next month!
October 20, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Personal basketball news, but I had planned not to do any SLB commentaries this season due to work commitments. But have been offered the chance to cover for a couple of clubs on occasion.
I do love commentating, so listen out, I'm back next month!
I do love commentating, so listen out, I'm back next month!
Doing a lot of football work these days but today is the first #ViewFromThePressBox this month.
Brighton vs Newcastle United in the Premier League.
Brighton vs Newcastle United in the Premier League.
October 18, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Doing a lot of football work these days but today is the first #ViewFromThePressBox this month.
Brighton vs Newcastle United in the Premier League.
Brighton vs Newcastle United in the Premier League.
Quinn Ellis, welcome to #Euroleague!
Euroleague career highs of 15 points and 3 assists, along with 2 rebounds and a steal. Came up big tonight when it mattered and Milan win on the road at Zalgiris Kaunas.
Euroleague career highs of 15 points and 3 assists, along with 2 rebounds and a steal. Came up big tonight when it mattered and Milan win on the road at Zalgiris Kaunas.
October 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Quinn Ellis, welcome to #Euroleague!
Euroleague career highs of 15 points and 3 assists, along with 2 rebounds and a steal. Came up big tonight when it mattered and Milan win on the road at Zalgiris Kaunas.
Euroleague career highs of 15 points and 3 assists, along with 2 rebounds and a steal. Came up big tonight when it mattered and Milan win on the road at Zalgiris Kaunas.
If all goes well, I can start recording new episodes of The Euro Step Brit podcast from next week. Work has been so busy lately, but I really want to bring you more interviews from the world of basketball.
Today, I begin the process of reaching out to people. Wish me luck! 🤞
Today, I begin the process of reaching out to people. Wish me luck! 🤞
October 13, 2025 at 12:16 PM
If all goes well, I can start recording new episodes of The Euro Step Brit podcast from next week. Work has been so busy lately, but I really want to bring you more interviews from the world of basketball.
Today, I begin the process of reaching out to people. Wish me luck! 🤞
Today, I begin the process of reaching out to people. Wish me luck! 🤞
Five's the magic number!
Bristol Flyers now have a 5-game winning streak in ENBL dating back to last season (club record).
Newcastle Eagles' record win streak is 5 in ENBL (last season).
And London Lions twice won 5 in a row in Europe, in both FIBA Europe Cup (2021-22) and EuroCup (2023-24).
Bristol Flyers now have a 5-game winning streak in ENBL dating back to last season (club record).
Newcastle Eagles' record win streak is 5 in ENBL (last season).
And London Lions twice won 5 in a row in Europe, in both FIBA Europe Cup (2021-22) and EuroCup (2023-24).
September 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Five's the magic number!
Bristol Flyers now have a 5-game winning streak in ENBL dating back to last season (club record).
Newcastle Eagles' record win streak is 5 in ENBL (last season).
And London Lions twice won 5 in a row in Europe, in both FIBA Europe Cup (2021-22) and EuroCup (2023-24).
Bristol Flyers now have a 5-game winning streak in ENBL dating back to last season (club record).
Newcastle Eagles' record win streak is 5 in ENBL (last season).
And London Lions twice won 5 in a row in Europe, in both FIBA Europe Cup (2021-22) and EuroCup (2023-24).
#ViewFromThePressBox basketball edition
From Wednesday's game between London Lions and Zalgiris.
Sat in the same row, same seat that I used to occupy when doing the EuroCup sideline reporting back in 2022-23 season.
From Wednesday's game between London Lions and Zalgiris.
Sat in the same row, same seat that I used to occupy when doing the EuroCup sideline reporting back in 2022-23 season.
September 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
#ViewFromThePressBox basketball edition
From Wednesday's game between London Lions and Zalgiris.
Sat in the same row, same seat that I used to occupy when doing the EuroCup sideline reporting back in 2022-23 season.
From Wednesday's game between London Lions and Zalgiris.
Sat in the same row, same seat that I used to occupy when doing the EuroCup sideline reporting back in 2022-23 season.
Second #ViewFromThePressBox of the weekend.
Today, Bournemouth vs Newcastle United.
Today, Bournemouth vs Newcastle United.
September 21, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Second #ViewFromThePressBox of the weekend.
Today, Bournemouth vs Newcastle United.
Today, Bournemouth vs Newcastle United.
September 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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OUT NOW.
Go get THE EURO STEP BRIT wherever you get your podcasts from!
Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, Podbean and many, many more!
Go get THE EURO STEP BRIT wherever you get your podcasts from!
Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, Podbean and many, many more!
Dropping Saturday, the Euro Step Brit Podcast goes to the London Lions vs Zalgiris game!
Hear from Lions' Lenz Balan, Martynas Purlys and Amin Adamu, Zalgiris & EuroLeague legend Paulius Jankunas, and Lions fan Phil Groves.
Available on all good podcast hosts from 9am!
Hear from Lions' Lenz Balan, Martynas Purlys and Amin Adamu, Zalgiris & EuroLeague legend Paulius Jankunas, and Lions fan Phil Groves.
Available on all good podcast hosts from 9am!
September 20, 2025 at 8:07 AM
OUT NOW.
Go get THE EURO STEP BRIT wherever you get your podcasts from!
Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, Podbean and many, many more!
Go get THE EURO STEP BRIT wherever you get your podcasts from!
Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, Podbean and many, many more!
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Dropping Saturday, the Euro Step Brit Podcast goes to the London Lions vs Zalgiris game!
Hear from Lions' Lenz Balan, Martynas Purlys and Amin Adamu, Zalgiris & EuroLeague legend Paulius Jankunas, and Lions fan Phil Groves.
Available on all good podcast hosts from 9am!
Hear from Lions' Lenz Balan, Martynas Purlys and Amin Adamu, Zalgiris & EuroLeague legend Paulius Jankunas, and Lions fan Phil Groves.
Available on all good podcast hosts from 9am!
September 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Dropping Saturday, the Euro Step Brit Podcast goes to the London Lions vs Zalgiris game!
Hear from Lions' Lenz Balan, Martynas Purlys and Amin Adamu, Zalgiris & EuroLeague legend Paulius Jankunas, and Lions fan Phil Groves.
Available on all good podcast hosts from 9am!
Hear from Lions' Lenz Balan, Martynas Purlys and Amin Adamu, Zalgiris & EuroLeague legend Paulius Jankunas, and Lions fan Phil Groves.
Available on all good podcast hosts from 9am!
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Just back from a great evening at the Copper Box watching the London Lions and Zalgiris Kaunas.
Managed to record some interviews, will check them tomorrow and if all's good, Episode 25 of the Euro Step Brit will be with you soon!
Managed to record some interviews, will check them tomorrow and if all's good, Episode 25 of the Euro Step Brit will be with you soon!
September 17, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Just back from a great evening at the Copper Box watching the London Lions and Zalgiris Kaunas.
Managed to record some interviews, will check them tomorrow and if all's good, Episode 25 of the Euro Step Brit will be with you soon!
Managed to record some interviews, will check them tomorrow and if all's good, Episode 25 of the Euro Step Brit will be with you soon!
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The Euro Step Brit Podcast is 1 year old as of today. Thanks for all your support/listens/shares in the first year.
Hope to be recording again very soon.
Hope to be recording again very soon.
September 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The Euro Step Brit Podcast is 1 year old as of today. Thanks for all your support/listens/shares in the first year.
Hope to be recording again very soon.
Hope to be recording again very soon.
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Despite only being able to release 2 episodes this month, August ends as the 3rd best month of Euro Step Brit to date. Both the Ryan Schmidt and Gareth Murray episodes have done so well, they're already in the top 10 episodes. And so many older episodes got extra listens too.
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August 31, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Despite only being able to release 2 episodes this month, August ends as the 3rd best month of Euro Step Brit to date. Both the Ryan Schmidt and Gareth Murray episodes have done so well, they're already in the top 10 episodes. And so many older episodes got extra listens too.