Rob
@rjpjournalism.bsky.social
Chelsea FC and Chelsea FC Women Journalist. Pieces for Her Football Hub, La Reina, The Sporting News, DAZN and more. Featured on BBC 5Live. Business/Writing Enquiries: robjohnpratley@gmail.com
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So would reducing prices, but we never seem to discuss that for some reason.
www.thetimes.com/article/52a8...
www.thetimes.com/article/52a8...
Ending 3pm blackout will help combat piracy, says Sky Sports
Measure was introduced to protect attendances and amateur football but broadcaster says it encourages illegal streaming of Premier Leagues games
www.thetimes.com
August 13, 2025 at 7:11 AM
So would reducing prices, but we never seem to discuss that for some reason.
www.thetimes.com/article/52a8...
www.thetimes.com/article/52a8...
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It is this simple: football has zero responsibility to help the Premier League tackle piracy.
This is a problem they caused in persuit of ever higher revenues and profits.
There is neither benefit in nor obligation for the rest of football to take any steps whatsoever to help.
This is a problem they caused in persuit of ever higher revenues and profits.
There is neither benefit in nor obligation for the rest of football to take any steps whatsoever to help.
August 13, 2025 at 10:18 AM
It is this simple: football has zero responsibility to help the Premier League tackle piracy.
This is a problem they caused in persuit of ever higher revenues and profits.
There is neither benefit in nor obligation for the rest of football to take any steps whatsoever to help.
This is a problem they caused in persuit of ever higher revenues and profits.
There is neither benefit in nor obligation for the rest of football to take any steps whatsoever to help.
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Now it's officially a FIFA tournament
The head coaches of both FC Porto and Palmeiras, as well as the Brazilian wonderkid Estevao, criticised the turf at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey following the draw between the two teams in the Club World Cup.
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
June 16, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Now it's officially a FIFA tournament
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Lily’s header goal from yesterday on the last game of the season. While Ajax had so many ups and downs this season, these group of young footballer have learned a great deal about resilience and hard work. Unto world World Sevens tournament next week (May 21-23) in Lisbon, Portugal.
May 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Lily’s header goal from yesterday on the last game of the season. While Ajax had so many ups and downs this season, these group of young footballer have learned a great deal about resilience and hard work. Unto world World Sevens tournament next week (May 21-23) in Lisbon, Portugal.
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‘𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐚, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫’
Marc Skinner says 'rebellious' Man United are prepared for the @AdobeWFACup Final
#MUFC #MUWomen
thehalfwayline.com/2025/05/16/m...
Marc Skinner says 'rebellious' Man United are prepared for the @AdobeWFACup Final
#MUFC #MUWomen
thehalfwayline.com/2025/05/16/m...
Marc Skinner: ‘There is a respect for Chelsea, but there is not a fear’
Head coach Marc Skinner says his side will need to be ‘rebellious’ in order to take down league winners Chelsea in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup Final this Sunday at Wembley Stadium.
thehalfwayline.com
May 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM
‘𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐚, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫’
Marc Skinner says 'rebellious' Man United are prepared for the @AdobeWFACup Final
#MUFC #MUWomen
thehalfwayline.com/2025/05/16/m...
Marc Skinner says 'rebellious' Man United are prepared for the @AdobeWFACup Final
#MUFC #MUWomen
thehalfwayline.com/2025/05/16/m...
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Yes, well done Google AI. You nailed that about Lily Yohannes. 😂🤷♂️
May 15, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Yes, well done Google AI. You nailed that about Lily Yohannes. 😂🤷♂️
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I feel like this transfer really could have worked out in other circumstances. A massively underrated factor is the impact of a change of ownership on resolving the Lukaku issue. In depth, nuanced look at one of Chelsea’s biggest deals. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Transfers Podcast Extra | Inside Chelsea’s two Lukaku transfers
Podcast Episode · The Transfers Podcast · 24/04/2025 · 37m
podcasts.apple.com
April 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I feel like this transfer really could have worked out in other circumstances. A massively underrated factor is the impact of a change of ownership on resolving the Lukaku issue. In depth, nuanced look at one of Chelsea’s biggest deals. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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Personally I think it's really unnecessary to wait until 7 February for the Women's Champions League quarter-final draw... Now we know who's through, get on with the draw. Do it now and give fans more time to buy tickets and flights, rather than just 5-6 weeks notice before March's 1st legs. #UWCL
December 19, 2024 at 7:07 AM
Personally I think it's really unnecessary to wait until 7 February for the Women's Champions League quarter-final draw... Now we know who's through, get on with the draw. Do it now and give fans more time to buy tickets and flights, rather than just 5-6 weeks notice before March's 1st legs. #UWCL
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Exclusive interview with Tino Anjorin:
- He was Portsmouth-bound before Empoli moved,
- "my hamstring almost completely tore off",
- his last injury challenged his mental health,
- influence of Tuchel/Lampard,
- Comeback to play every week in Serie A
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
- He was Portsmouth-bound before Empoli moved,
- "my hamstring almost completely tore off",
- his last injury challenged his mental health,
- influence of Tuchel/Lampard,
- Comeback to play every week in Serie A
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Chelsea: Ex-player Tino Anjorin says injuries damaged mental health
Former Chelsea prospect Tino Anjorin is finding his feet in Italy after overcoming serious injuries and mental health struggles.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 17, 2024 at 2:36 PM
Exclusive interview with Tino Anjorin:
- He was Portsmouth-bound before Empoli moved,
- "my hamstring almost completely tore off",
- his last injury challenged his mental health,
- influence of Tuchel/Lampard,
- Comeback to play every week in Serie A
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
- He was Portsmouth-bound before Empoli moved,
- "my hamstring almost completely tore off",
- his last injury challenged his mental health,
- influence of Tuchel/Lampard,
- Comeback to play every week in Serie A
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Being called a Manchester United fan for my valuations apparently being too generous(!) was not what I expected this evening.
December 12, 2024 at 12:11 AM
Being called a Manchester United fan for my valuations apparently being too generous(!) was not what I expected this evening.
Funny now people realising Jim Ratcliffe doesn't care about anything besides making money when the media were busy painting him as some working class hero who wanted to save Manchester United. All he has done is sack people, disparage the women's team and raise ticket prices to obnoxious levels.
December 7, 2024 at 5:14 PM
Funny now people realising Jim Ratcliffe doesn't care about anything besides making money when the media were busy painting him as some working class hero who wanted to save Manchester United. All he has done is sack people, disparage the women's team and raise ticket prices to obnoxious levels.
If you could make one #ChelseaFC or #ChelseaFCW signing in January to have a real impact, who would you pick and why?
December 6, 2024 at 2:08 PM
If you could make one #ChelseaFC or #ChelseaFCW signing in January to have a real impact, who would you pick and why?
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🚨 Sonia Bompastor confirms that Niamh Charles is available for the Brighton game ✅
Sam Kerr is expected to be back in February, or March time. She is still training individually ❌
#BBCFootball #CFCW
Sam Kerr is expected to be back in February, or March time. She is still training individually ❌
#BBCFootball #CFCW
December 6, 2024 at 1:06 PM
🚨 Sonia Bompastor confirms that Niamh Charles is available for the Brighton game ✅
Sam Kerr is expected to be back in February, or March time. She is still training individually ❌
#BBCFootball #CFCW
Sam Kerr is expected to be back in February, or March time. She is still training individually ❌
#BBCFootball #CFCW
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The worst Arsenal game I’ve ever been to. Ever. A disaster from start to finish.
5th December 2021
FA Cup Final
Arsenal 0-3 Chelsea
⚽️Fran Kirby (3)
⚽️⚽️Sam Kerr (56, 78)
youtu.be/Ejr1AEEGZ0c?...
FA Cup Final
Arsenal 0-3 Chelsea
⚽️Fran Kirby (3)
⚽️⚽️Sam Kerr (56, 78)
youtu.be/Ejr1AEEGZ0c?...
Arsenal W vs Chelsea W (0-3) | Sam Kerr seals win with a stunner | Women's FA Cup Final Highlights
YouTube video by TNT Sports
youtu.be
December 5, 2024 at 10:16 AM
The worst Arsenal game I’ve ever been to. Ever. A disaster from start to finish.
Jadon Sancho scoring a goal for HIS club. You can't fake a smile like that. Sheer joy at knowing you are in a place you are respected and wanted. Not just a scapegoat for a poor acquisition strategy or a coach's failings.
One of my favourite moments this season so far.
One of my favourite moments this season so far.
December 5, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Jadon Sancho scoring a goal for HIS club. You can't fake a smile like that. Sheer joy at knowing you are in a place you are respected and wanted. Not just a scapegoat for a poor acquisition strategy or a coach's failings.
One of my favourite moments this season so far.
One of my favourite moments this season so far.
Morecambe at Stamford Bridge in Round 3. A kind draw for Enzo Maresca, last played them in the same tie in 2021 - all 4 Chelsea scorers no longer play for us! Mount, Werner, Havertz and Hudson-Odoi scored that day.
December 2, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Morecambe at Stamford Bridge in Round 3. A kind draw for Enzo Maresca, last played them in the same tie in 2021 - all 4 Chelsea scorers no longer play for us! Mount, Werner, Havertz and Hudson-Odoi scored that day.
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Fantastic performance, Cucurella my personal POTM but Colwill, Caicedo and Fernandez all superb. Only criticism would be should have scored more with the other chances. Big game midweek, need to put Soton to the sword. Hope Fofana injury is not a bad one.
December 1, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Fantastic performance, Cucurella my personal POTM but Colwill, Caicedo and Fernandez all superb. Only criticism would be should have scored more with the other chances. Big game midweek, need to put Soton to the sword. Hope Fofana injury is not a bad one.
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The USA boss Emma Hayes pays tribute to the "amazing" Barbra Banda: "It's ridiculous that she has to endure questions like this. What a brilliant season she's had. We should be talking about that. She has our full support. I'm disappointed when I hear a lot of these things being said." #USWNT #NWSL
November 29, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Doubt Chelsea would want Albert - doesn't fit in the system, has huge off-field baggage which Clearlake have tried to avoid thus far (I imagine @chelseawomensg.bsky.social and @chelseapride.bsky.social would rightly object) and CFC have OJF, Bartel, Kaptein and Potter all U24.
L'Equipe say Geyoro might leave in Jan if her situation does not improve.
Katoto to OL is probable as they've been trying to sign her for years. Out of contract Fazer and Albert also likely to leave with Chelsea and Barcelona looking at the Olympic champion.
www.lequipe.fr/Football/Art...
Katoto to OL is probable as they've been trying to sign her for years. Out of contract Fazer and Albert also likely to leave with Chelsea and Barcelona looking at the Olympic champion.
www.lequipe.fr/Football/Art...
Foot : « Ma décision est déjà prise », le torchon brûle entre Marie-Antoinette Katoto et le PSG
En crise depuis de longs mois, le PSG pourrait perdre Grace Geyoro et Marie-Antoinette Katoto prochainement.
www.lequipe.fr
November 29, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Doubt Chelsea would want Albert - doesn't fit in the system, has huge off-field baggage which Clearlake have tried to avoid thus far (I imagine @chelseawomensg.bsky.social and @chelseapride.bsky.social would rightly object) and CFC have OJF, Bartel, Kaptein and Potter all U24.
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History for Orlando Pride 💜
🌟 Barba Banda shines
🏟️ Unbeaten at home
🇧🇷 More Marta legacy
Relive @ORLPride’s magnificent achievement as they lifted their first ever NWSL Championship 🇺🇸
#NWSL
🌟 Barba Banda shines
🏟️ Unbeaten at home
🇧🇷 More Marta legacy
Relive @ORLPride’s magnificent achievement as they lifted their first ever NWSL Championship 🇺🇸
#NWSL
Orlando Pride: A historic journey to their first NWSL Championship – Her Football Hub
Orlando Pride capped off a stellar season with a 1-0 win against second-placed Washington Spirit to win their first NWSL Championship.
herfootballhub.com
November 27, 2024 at 4:30 PM
History for Orlando Pride 💜
🌟 Barba Banda shines
🏟️ Unbeaten at home
🇧🇷 More Marta legacy
Relive @ORLPride’s magnificent achievement as they lifted their first ever NWSL Championship 🇺🇸
#NWSL
🌟 Barba Banda shines
🏟️ Unbeaten at home
🇧🇷 More Marta legacy
Relive @ORLPride’s magnificent achievement as they lifted their first ever NWSL Championship 🇺🇸
#NWSL
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Huge win from @franzanth.bsky.social creating a Content Scraper Blocklist: bsky.app/profile/cont...
It's a blocklist for the kinds of engagement bait accounts that repost stolen content, often with misleading captions.
It's a blocklist for the kinds of engagement bait accounts that repost stolen content, often with misleading captions.
November 26, 2024 at 4:25 AM
Huge win from @franzanth.bsky.social creating a Content Scraper Blocklist: bsky.app/profile/cont...
It's a blocklist for the kinds of engagement bait accounts that repost stolen content, often with misleading captions.
It's a blocklist for the kinds of engagement bait accounts that repost stolen content, often with misleading captions.
Excited to say I'll be featuring in this... the train is on time and leaving the station and you had better not miss the Colombia Express...
November 25, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Excited to say I'll be featuring in this... the train is on time and leaving the station and you had better not miss the Colombia Express...