Steven McInerney
@stevenmcinerney.bsky.social
Bloke from Manchester. Makes videos about football.
YouTube stuff 🎥 | ➡️ http://bit.ly/EsteemedKompany
YouTube stuff 🎥 | ➡️ http://bit.ly/EsteemedKompany
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"To accept the world that these AI companion apps dangle in front of us is to accept that the bastardized images of ourselves reflected back to us are more worthwhile than the true friendship of other humans. This idea is one that we must consistently reject.."
Guess who is back to writing? I wrote about people defacing the friend companion ads, and the cycle of tech vultures destroying our world and then feeding on the consequential loneliness and pain www.thenation.com/article/soci...
AI Will Never Be Your Friend
The Friend necklace promises constant companionship and understanding. But this isn’t friendship—it’s a soulless, cynical way to prey on our loneliness and fear.
www.thenation.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:16 AM
"To accept the world that these AI companion apps dangle in front of us is to accept that the bastardized images of ourselves reflected back to us are more worthwhile than the true friendship of other humans. This idea is one that we must consistently reject.."
"didn't do me any harm" they say... but I can absolutely guarantee one of the following - divorced/history of poor relationships/anger management issues/struggles around employment/drinks too much/barely ever speak to their kids. Delete as applicable. Absolutely mental that anyone can justify it.
Alan Shearer and Michael Caine join calls for PM to ban smacking
Alan Shearer and Michael Caine join calls for PM to ban smacking
Former England footballer Alan Shearer and actor Sir Michael Caine have joined calls for the prime minister to ban smacking.
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October 14, 2025 at 5:55 AM
"didn't do me any harm" they say... but I can absolutely guarantee one of the following - divorced/history of poor relationships/anger management issues/struggles around employment/drinks too much/barely ever speak to their kids. Delete as applicable. Absolutely mental that anyone can justify it.
My little lad has started preschool (he's been at home with my for just under three years)...the realisation that from this moment onwards I'll spend less time with him every week on average has absolutely destroyed me. Why does parenting have to be so brutal man 😭
September 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
My little lad has started preschool (he's been at home with my for just under three years)...the realisation that from this moment onwards I'll spend less time with him every week on average has absolutely destroyed me. Why does parenting have to be so brutal man 😭
I really enjoyed Fantastic Four! Such a wonderfully breezy & fun film. Was it perfect? Of course not, but it felt so refreshing given where the MCU has headed...and that soundtrack. Oh man. Bombast at its best with such an all timer of a hook. Gets my blood flowing. Just screams wonder & adventure.
August 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I really enjoyed Fantastic Four! Such a wonderfully breezy & fun film. Was it perfect? Of course not, but it felt so refreshing given where the MCU has headed...and that soundtrack. Oh man. Bombast at its best with such an all timer of a hook. Gets my blood flowing. Just screams wonder & adventure.
Earphones in ignoring their kids when on a pram walk, tablet out when they're in a car or out eating, glued to screens when at home, phones immediately in their hands when they know how to use them. Is it any wonder kids are growing nervous of social interactions? So frustrating to witness.
August 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Earphones in ignoring their kids when on a pram walk, tablet out when they're in a car or out eating, glued to screens when at home, phones immediately in their hands when they know how to use them. Is it any wonder kids are growing nervous of social interactions? So frustrating to witness.
Surprised myself by not really pushing my son towards football yet. He's 3 in a few months and I've not sat & watched a game with him yet. He knows what football is if he sees me watching it but his interest in kicking a ball lasts a few seconds. I guess it comes naturally? Dunno.
August 5, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Surprised myself by not really pushing my son towards football yet. He's 3 in a few months and I've not sat & watched a game with him yet. He knows what football is if he sees me watching it but his interest in kicking a ball lasts a few seconds. I guess it comes naturally? Dunno.
Obviously it's a long way away for us, given our oldest isn't even three yet, but how have you guys found dealing with the smart phone issue with your kids? Genuinely hoping there are decent societal reforms by the time they're grown up. Don't want our sons anywhere near phones until near adulthood.
July 27, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Obviously it's a long way away for us, given our oldest isn't even three yet, but how have you guys found dealing with the smart phone issue with your kids? Genuinely hoping there are decent societal reforms by the time they're grown up. Don't want our sons anywhere near phones until near adulthood.
DK Bananza has got me gagging for a new Banjo-Kazooie. Obviously the mechanics are v different, but there's just sumat about the mood and level design that feels so so similar. Nowt has reminded me of it more than this. It's what Banjo-Tooie should have been when it tried for the bigger level thing.
July 22, 2025 at 10:38 PM
DK Bananza has got me gagging for a new Banjo-Kazooie. Obviously the mechanics are v different, but there's just sumat about the mood and level design that feels so so similar. Nowt has reminded me of it more than this. It's what Banjo-Tooie should have been when it tried for the bigger level thing.
Can anyone see any way out of the mess this country is in politically any time soon? The country is very obviously reaching a boiling point and there are incredibly vocal and angry voices on both sides of the political spectrum. It's going to explode and it's going to be very ugly.
July 22, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Can anyone see any way out of the mess this country is in politically any time soon? The country is very obviously reaching a boiling point and there are incredibly vocal and angry voices on both sides of the political spectrum. It's going to explode and it's going to be very ugly.
Starting to feel for me that BlueSky is the app I prefer to have discussions around things that actually matter away from football. Impossible to have mature, reasoned discussions over on the other place. Just too much hate/negativity. Here you can without having to block half of the repliers.
July 22, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Starting to feel for me that BlueSky is the app I prefer to have discussions around things that actually matter away from football. Impossible to have mature, reasoned discussions over on the other place. Just too much hate/negativity. Here you can without having to block half of the repliers.
My two year old had the start of a severe allergic reaction last night. We rang 999 and I had to administer the EpiPen. He thankfully settled very quickly and was taken for observations and was fine etc. NGL, I definitely feel traumatised by it though. We're not even 100% sure what caused it.
July 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
My two year old had the start of a severe allergic reaction last night. We rang 999 and I had to administer the EpiPen. He thankfully settled very quickly and was taken for observations and was fine etc. NGL, I definitely feel traumatised by it though. We're not even 100% sure what caused it.
DK Bananza is a proper video game. Feels like I'm back playing something on the N64 again. It's incredible. Banjo-Kazooie with the scope of Mario Odyssey, the fun of the Galaxy games and the physics and creativity of the modern Zelda games...and Minecraft? Utterly engrossed by it already.
July 17, 2025 at 11:12 PM
DK Bananza is a proper video game. Feels like I'm back playing something on the N64 again. It's incredible. Banjo-Kazooie with the scope of Mario Odyssey, the fun of the Galaxy games and the physics and creativity of the modern Zelda games...and Minecraft? Utterly engrossed by it already.
people who prefer the newborn stage are mental. I love my son and all obviously, but they just shit, piss, keep you up all night and cry. toddlers >>>>>>>>
July 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
people who prefer the newborn stage are mental. I love my son and all obviously, but they just shit, piss, keep you up all night and cry. toddlers >>>>>>>>
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Something has been off about the entire Florian Wirtz saga, for me, it's Bayern using the German media as a tool.
Manchester City have reportedly made their move for Wirtz, I'm not prepared to make a call that we'll get him or not just yet.
esteemedkompany.com/2025/05/13/s...
Manchester City have reportedly made their move for Wirtz, I'm not prepared to make a call that we'll get him or not just yet.
esteemedkompany.com/2025/05/13/s...
Something smells about the Florian Wirtz transfer saga that is unfolding.
Something smells about the Florian Wirtz saga as Manchester City reportedly make their move once again. A host of new reports have emerged today.
esteemedkompany.com
May 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Something has been off about the entire Florian Wirtz saga, for me, it's Bayern using the German media as a tool.
Manchester City have reportedly made their move for Wirtz, I'm not prepared to make a call that we'll get him or not just yet.
esteemedkompany.com/2025/05/13/s...
Manchester City have reportedly made their move for Wirtz, I'm not prepared to make a call that we'll get him or not just yet.
esteemedkompany.com/2025/05/13/s...
Reposted by Steven McInerney
@stevenmcinerney.bsky.social wrote this about the season that never was for Oscar Bobb. It's a good piece and does raise some valid questions and a potential answer heading into the summer.
esteemedkompany.com/2025/05/07/o...
esteemedkompany.com/2025/05/07/o...
Oscar Bobb and the season that never was leaves a sour taste in the mouth
Oscar Bobb and the season that never was, which leaves more questions than answers. 24/25 was poised to Bobb's breakout season until it wasn't.
esteemedkompany.com
May 7, 2025 at 11:26 AM
@stevenmcinerney.bsky.social wrote this about the season that never was for Oscar Bobb. It's a good piece and does raise some valid questions and a potential answer heading into the summer.
esteemedkompany.com/2025/05/07/o...
esteemedkompany.com/2025/05/07/o...
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May 1, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Dunked on @davewolinski.bsky.social... sign me up City ha 👀
To be fair, Dave also did put me on my arse and leave me with an astroturf burn too haha.
To be fair, Dave also did put me on my arse and leave me with an astroturf burn too haha.
April 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Dunked on @davewolinski.bsky.social... sign me up City ha 👀
To be fair, Dave also did put me on my arse and leave me with an astroturf burn too haha.
To be fair, Dave also did put me on my arse and leave me with an astroturf burn too haha.
Reposted by Steven McInerney
I liked the way Guardiola used McAtee yesterday. He was the one who took up the 9 positions most often as De Bruyne played the False 9 role.
As Pep would say ‘he has the smell of goals’. You can look at the next clips as a catalogue of misses or intelligent play to get those chances 1/
As Pep would say ‘he has the smell of goals’. You can look at the next clips as a catalogue of misses or intelligent play to get those chances 1/
April 13, 2025 at 8:02 AM
I liked the way Guardiola used McAtee yesterday. He was the one who took up the 9 positions most often as De Bruyne played the False 9 role.
As Pep would say ‘he has the smell of goals’. You can look at the next clips as a catalogue of misses or intelligent play to get those chances 1/
As Pep would say ‘he has the smell of goals’. You can look at the next clips as a catalogue of misses or intelligent play to get those chances 1/
Amexit.
Reddit is flooded with small businesses owners getting crushed by tariffs — devastated by the thought of raising prices, firing workers, or closing up shop entirely.
April 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Amexit.
🚨 NEW VIDEO 🚨
With Walker leaving, Ake getting older & question marks over our current RB options, City need new fullbacks! ✍️
Here are SEVEN players that could fit the bill 👇
➡️ youtu.be/zjYgsZQQmTw?... ⬅️
With Walker leaving, Ake getting older & question marks over our current RB options, City need new fullbacks! ✍️
Here are SEVEN players that could fit the bill 👇
➡️ youtu.be/zjYgsZQQmTw?... ⬅️
7 FULLBACK TARGETS FOR MANCHESTER CITY!
YouTube video by Esteemed Kompany - Man City Fan Channel
youtu.be
March 23, 2025 at 9:16 AM
🚨 NEW VIDEO 🚨
With Walker leaving, Ake getting older & question marks over our current RB options, City need new fullbacks! ✍️
Here are SEVEN players that could fit the bill 👇
➡️ youtu.be/zjYgsZQQmTw?... ⬅️
With Walker leaving, Ake getting older & question marks over our current RB options, City need new fullbacks! ✍️
Here are SEVEN players that could fit the bill 👇
➡️ youtu.be/zjYgsZQQmTw?... ⬅️
🚨 NEW VIDEO 🚨
Man City's midfield is in urgent need of a rebuild. Here are 𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 players that could transform Pep Guardiola's side 🔥
From Baleba to Wirtz, Nypan to Tijjani Reijnders...and more! ✅
➡️ youtu.be/lNuvLmGIfTo ⬅️
Man City's midfield is in urgent need of a rebuild. Here are 𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 players that could transform Pep Guardiola's side 🔥
From Baleba to Wirtz, Nypan to Tijjani Reijnders...and more! ✅
➡️ youtu.be/lNuvLmGIfTo ⬅️
8 SIGNINGS TO FIX MAN CITY'S MIDFIELD! ✅
YouTube video by Esteemed Kompany - Man City Fan Channel
youtu.be
March 22, 2025 at 8:52 AM
🚨 NEW VIDEO 🚨
Man City's midfield is in urgent need of a rebuild. Here are 𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 players that could transform Pep Guardiola's side 🔥
From Baleba to Wirtz, Nypan to Tijjani Reijnders...and more! ✅
➡️ youtu.be/lNuvLmGIfTo ⬅️
Man City's midfield is in urgent need of a rebuild. Here are 𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 players that could transform Pep Guardiola's side 🔥
From Baleba to Wirtz, Nypan to Tijjani Reijnders...and more! ✅
➡️ youtu.be/lNuvLmGIfTo ⬅️
Personal thing this, but obviously its hard not to think about...but its quite wild that my life could literally change drastically if that 115 stuff comes out and its negative news for City lol. Very hard not to think about with baby number 2 on the way!
March 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Personal thing this, but obviously its hard not to think about...but its quite wild that my life could literally change drastically if that 115 stuff comes out and its negative news for City lol. Very hard not to think about with baby number 2 on the way!
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*𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧*🚨
🤷♂️𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗟𝗗, 𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗟𝗗🤷♂️
🎙️This is the 1st 15 minutes of the show, as @stetudor.bsky.social, @lloyd-scragg.bsky.social & @stevenmcinerney.bsky.social look for the positives from a thoroughly annoying weekend.
➡️ soundcloud.com/9320pod/the-...
🤷♂️𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗟𝗗, 𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗟𝗗🤷♂️
🎙️This is the 1st 15 minutes of the show, as @stetudor.bsky.social, @lloyd-scragg.bsky.social & @stevenmcinerney.bsky.social look for the positives from a thoroughly annoying weekend.
➡️ soundcloud.com/9320pod/the-...
February 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
*𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧*🚨
🤷♂️𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗟𝗗, 𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗟𝗗🤷♂️
🎙️This is the 1st 15 minutes of the show, as @stetudor.bsky.social, @lloyd-scragg.bsky.social & @stevenmcinerney.bsky.social look for the positives from a thoroughly annoying weekend.
➡️ soundcloud.com/9320pod/the-...
🤷♂️𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗟𝗗, 𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗟𝗗🤷♂️
🎙️This is the 1st 15 minutes of the show, as @stetudor.bsky.social, @lloyd-scragg.bsky.social & @stevenmcinerney.bsky.social look for the positives from a thoroughly annoying weekend.
➡️ soundcloud.com/9320pod/the-...
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A staggering 17 points separate Man City in fourth from #PL leaders Liverpool
I spoke with @stevenmcinerney.bsky.social & @davidlynchlfc.co.uk for Sports Mole to preview Sunday’s Etihad showdown
Is this Liverpool’s ‘best opportunity to resoundingly beat Man City’?
🔵🔴 #MCILIV | #ManCity | #LFC | 👇
I spoke with @stevenmcinerney.bsky.social & @davidlynchlfc.co.uk for Sports Mole to preview Sunday’s Etihad showdown
Is this Liverpool’s ‘best opportunity to resoundingly beat Man City’?
🔵🔴 #MCILIV | #ManCity | #LFC | 👇
“It’s inevitable” | Man City vs Liverpool preview | @EsteemedKompany @davidlynchlfc
YouTube video by Sports Mole
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February 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
A staggering 17 points separate Man City in fourth from #PL leaders Liverpool
I spoke with @stevenmcinerney.bsky.social & @davidlynchlfc.co.uk for Sports Mole to preview Sunday’s Etihad showdown
Is this Liverpool’s ‘best opportunity to resoundingly beat Man City’?
🔵🔴 #MCILIV | #ManCity | #LFC | 👇
I spoke with @stevenmcinerney.bsky.social & @davidlynchlfc.co.uk for Sports Mole to preview Sunday’s Etihad showdown
Is this Liverpool’s ‘best opportunity to resoundingly beat Man City’?
🔵🔴 #MCILIV | #ManCity | #LFC | 👇
Here's a grim Friday morning thought for you all - we have 1000% peaked as a civilised species. We'll do smarter things, sure, but we'll never be nicer to each other collectively than we were a decade or so ago ever again IMO. Truly believe it's only downhill from here.
February 21, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Here's a grim Friday morning thought for you all - we have 1000% peaked as a civilised species. We'll do smarter things, sure, but we'll never be nicer to each other collectively than we were a decade or so ago ever again IMO. Truly believe it's only downhill from here.