Stephen Mullen
@smullen74.bsky.social
Not to mention he was Shankly’s right-hand man and a massive influence on the 60s and early 70s teams. Sir Bob all day long.
February 15, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Not to mention he was Shankly’s right-hand man and a massive influence on the 60s and early 70s teams. Sir Bob all day long.
He asked the tabloids for a big six-figure sum to print the racecards. Got laughed out of town and was reminded that in most countries racing has to pay the papers to put the runners in.
January 27, 2025 at 8:42 PM
He asked the tabloids for a big six-figure sum to print the racecards. Got laughed out of town and was reminded that in most countries racing has to pay the papers to put the runners in.
Thanks for the reply. Hot Space yes or no? Played it the other day and it was nowhere near as bad as I remembered it
January 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Thanks for the reply. Hot Space yes or no? Played it the other day and it was nowhere near as bad as I remembered it
On an unrelated note, what happened to the Queen podcast? Cut off in its prime and, crucially, before the Hot Space episode!
January 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
On an unrelated note, what happened to the Queen podcast? Cut off in its prime and, crucially, before the Hot Space episode!
Happy days - Kenny Achampong was always my first signing
December 16, 2024 at 7:26 PM
Happy days - Kenny Achampong was always my first signing
The greatest of all spectrum games - still play it now aged 50! Have still never been able to sign Ian Rush!
December 16, 2024 at 6:45 PM
The greatest of all spectrum games - still play it now aged 50! Have still never been able to sign Ian Rush!
Indeed - very impressive performance
December 1, 2024 at 11:50 AM
Indeed - very impressive performance
Would love to see Con Hill run on the Flat just once
November 30, 2024 at 11:13 PM
Would love to see Con Hill run on the Flat just once
Can’t see Sir G, Con Hill and State Man all taking each other on
November 30, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Can’t see Sir G, Con Hill and State Man all taking each other on
Will he ever run against State Man though?
November 30, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Will he ever run against State Man though?
Ha - it would be around 1989 on a Saturday or even a Bank Holiday as I only bet in non handicaps back then. I know I got just shy of £200 which was a fortune to a 15yo!
November 28, 2024 at 6:36 PM
Ha - it would be around 1989 on a Saturday or even a Bank Holiday as I only bet in non handicaps back then. I know I got just shy of £200 which was a fortune to a 15yo!
Once got a goliath up as a lad from the spotform, forecast fav and SF system. Happy days - shame it was for 2p stakes!
November 28, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Once got a goliath up as a lad from the spotform, forecast fav and SF system. Happy days - shame it was for 2p stakes!
Not sure the mistake at the last was the horse’s fault either. The side on shot on ITV was interesting.
November 23, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Not sure the mistake at the last was the horse’s fault either. The side on shot on ITV was interesting.
There’s also a big problem with perception. Asked a couple of relatives who like racing what % of jump horses are killed racing and both said 15-20%. Not the real figure of 0.5% That’s where the ‘come back safe’ narrative gets you. People think we expect jumpers to be killed in races, not a rarity.
November 20, 2024 at 11:01 AM
There’s also a big problem with perception. Asked a couple of relatives who like racing what % of jump horses are killed racing and both said 15-20%. Not the real figure of 0.5% That’s where the ‘come back safe’ narrative gets you. People think we expect jumpers to be killed in races, not a rarity.
Can see both sides of the whip ban/don’t ban. All I will say is I’ve been racing a fair bit in Norway where the whip is banned and it didn’t take anything away from the racing.
November 20, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Can see both sides of the whip ban/don’t ban. All I will say is I’ve been racing a fair bit in Norway where the whip is banned and it didn’t take anything away from the racing.
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See Henderson is talking up the gallop - maybe Sir Gino has taken a real step forward. At the same time wouldn’t be shocked if CH never ran again.
November 19, 2024 at 11:49 AM
See Henderson is talking up the gallop - maybe Sir Gino has taken a real step forward. At the same time wouldn’t be shocked if CH never ran again.
Wonder if Constitution Hill runs in the Fighting Fifth at all after that gallop? Has drifted to 5/6 for it if he does….
November 19, 2024 at 10:57 AM
Wonder if Constitution Hill runs in the Fighting Fifth at all after that gallop? Has drifted to 5/6 for it if he does….
Still remember receiving the first pamphlet edition in the post. Sad day indeed
November 18, 2024 at 1:17 AM
Still remember receiving the first pamphlet edition in the post. Sad day indeed