HZ
@surmerco.bsky.social
caf-accredited journalist. African Insider's Chief Editor. YNWA.
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HZ
@surmerco.bsky.social
· Nov 20
As more people cross over from the bad place, I've updated the starter pack to include more than 50 African Footy pages- Please let me know if you wish to be included!
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Israel and Hamas said they had agreed to a long-awaited ceasefire and hostage deal, the first phase of US President Donald Trump's plan to end a war in Gaza that has killed more than 67,000 people and reshaped the Middle East reut.rs/48RrstN
October 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Israel and Hamas said they had agreed to a long-awaited ceasefire and hostage deal, the first phase of US President Donald Trump's plan to end a war in Gaza that has killed more than 67,000 people and reshaped the Middle East reut.rs/48RrstN
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One of the most interesting pieces of analysis I've ever done imo: a look at why Bodø/Glimt's players generally tend to do poorly after moving to a bigger league despite all their recent domestic success for @analyticsfc.bsky.social:
analyticsfc.co.uk/blog/2025/01...
analyticsfc.co.uk/blog/2025/01...
Why Dominant Teams Don't Always Make for the Best Transfer Targets: the Curious Case of Bodø/Glimt - Analytics FC
Neel Shelat looks at the hugely successful Norwegian club Bodø/Glimt and asks why many of their players do not seem able to replicate their feats elsewhere
analyticsfc.co.uk
January 30, 2025 at 1:36 PM
One of the most interesting pieces of analysis I've ever done imo: a look at why Bodø/Glimt's players generally tend to do poorly after moving to a bigger league despite all their recent domestic success for @analyticsfc.bsky.social:
analyticsfc.co.uk/blog/2025/01...
analyticsfc.co.uk/blog/2025/01...
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Comme annoncé, liquidation judiciaire prononcée pour le Tours FC
Les activités du club vont être maintenues pendant un mois, le temps de laisser d’éventuels repreneurs se manifester pour tenter de « sauver ce qui peut l’être » comme le rapporte La Nouvelle République.
Les activités du club vont être maintenues pendant un mois, le temps de laisser d’éventuels repreneurs se manifester pour tenter de « sauver ce qui peut l’être » comme le rapporte La Nouvelle République.
January 30, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Comme annoncé, liquidation judiciaire prononcée pour le Tours FC
Les activités du club vont être maintenues pendant un mois, le temps de laisser d’éventuels repreneurs se manifester pour tenter de « sauver ce qui peut l’être » comme le rapporte La Nouvelle République.
Les activités du club vont être maintenues pendant un mois, le temps de laisser d’éventuels repreneurs se manifester pour tenter de « sauver ce qui peut l’être » comme le rapporte La Nouvelle République.
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For some reason I had an urge to post this image.
January 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
For some reason I had an urge to post this image.
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What a magnificent game at Anfield. The people, companies and states who own and control football clubs today might be awful, but the players care, a lot, and do the fans - and all of us. A reminder that football is too precious to be left to the bastards, who should be fought every inch of the way.
January 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
What a magnificent game at Anfield. The people, companies and states who own and control football clubs today might be awful, but the players care, a lot, and do the fans - and all of us. A reminder that football is too precious to be left to the bastards, who should be fought every inch of the way.
Trent was absolutely terrible today. Don't think he should start next match.
Not the best afternoon for one #LFC player as several others fell below their level. But one or two were able to do the business.
Ratings from a very, very, very cold Anfield 👇🔴
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...
Ratings from a very, very, very cold Anfield 👇🔴
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...
Liverpool player ratings as Trent Alexander-Arnold struggles in Man United draw
Ian Doyle with the Liverpool player ratings after the frustrating 2-2 draw with Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
January 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Trent was absolutely terrible today. Don't think he should start next match.
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Something to keep in mind when FIFA and others tout the 'independent human rights assessment' tomorrow🤔
Dive deeper👇
www.playthegame.org/projects/sau...
Dive deeper👇
www.playthegame.org/projects/sau...
From the 2017 crackdown to a disputed report: Law firm’s role in Saudi’s World Cup plans
A human rights assessment made by law firm AS&H Clifford Chance for Saudi Arabia's bid for the World Cup in 2034 has been labelled flawed and far from independent by human rights organisations.
www.playthegame.org
December 10, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Something to keep in mind when FIFA and others tout the 'independent human rights assessment' tomorrow🤔
Dive deeper👇
www.playthegame.org/projects/sau...
Dive deeper👇
www.playthegame.org/projects/sau...
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Good result, bad performance. Alisson Motm, Szoboszlai one of the few that showed the required intensity. Glad Slot was angry in his interviews and made it clear the performance wasn't acceptable. This guy has high standards - love it.
December 10, 2024 at 11:39 PM
Good result, bad performance. Alisson Motm, Szoboszlai one of the few that showed the required intensity. Glad Slot was angry in his interviews and made it clear the performance wasn't acceptable. This guy has high standards - love it.
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Jim Carrey on playing both Gerald and Ivo Robotnik in #Sonic3
“I was excited to do two Robotniks until I found out it would be twice the work and the same salary" 😂
(via @omelete.com.br)
“I was excited to do two Robotniks until I found out it would be twice the work and the same salary" 😂
(via @omelete.com.br)
December 7, 2024 at 10:35 PM
Jim Carrey on playing both Gerald and Ivo Robotnik in #Sonic3
“I was excited to do two Robotniks until I found out it would be twice the work and the same salary" 😂
(via @omelete.com.br)
“I was excited to do two Robotniks until I found out it would be twice the work and the same salary" 😂
(via @omelete.com.br)
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every web developer should have to wear a shock collar that goes off if their page makes sounds without direct prompting from the user
December 7, 2024 at 9:45 PM
every web developer should have to wear a shock collar that goes off if their page makes sounds without direct prompting from the user
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De volta com MAIS listas!
Uma sobre futebol africano, de @surmerco.bsky.social: bsky.app/starter-pack...
Uma sobre futebol africano, de @surmerco.bsky.social: bsky.app/starter-pack...
November 29, 2024 at 12:50 AM
De volta com MAIS listas!
Uma sobre futebol africano, de @surmerco.bsky.social: bsky.app/starter-pack...
Uma sobre futebol africano, de @surmerco.bsky.social: bsky.app/starter-pack...
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Gary Speed passed away 13 years ago today.
I had no connection to him through the club I support but his death is one that I pause for thought over every year on the anniversary. It’s so easy to brush mental health under the carpet and “get on with it” I do it myself but I shouldn’t.
RIP ❤️
I had no connection to him through the club I support but his death is one that I pause for thought over every year on the anniversary. It’s so easy to brush mental health under the carpet and “get on with it” I do it myself but I shouldn’t.
RIP ❤️
November 27, 2024 at 8:43 AM
Gary Speed passed away 13 years ago today.
I had no connection to him through the club I support but his death is one that I pause for thought over every year on the anniversary. It’s so easy to brush mental health under the carpet and “get on with it” I do it myself but I shouldn’t.
RIP ❤️
I had no connection to him through the club I support but his death is one that I pause for thought over every year on the anniversary. It’s so easy to brush mental health under the carpet and “get on with it” I do it myself but I shouldn’t.
RIP ❤️
He genuinely looks depressed. I hope he's OK, that is self harm 101
November 27, 2024 at 4:17 PM
He genuinely looks depressed. I hope he's OK, that is self harm 101
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don't worry i've performed this procedure on dozens of patients. one of these times it's bound to be successful
November 26, 2024 at 10:55 AM
don't worry i've performed this procedure on dozens of patients. one of these times it's bound to be successful
Such a shame that the premier league hasn't followeds suit here.
If you still have a Twitter or threads account, start encouraging more people to join Blue Sky, especially if you are European. Twitter (X) is being used to manipulate elections globally and suppress information.
Post at least once a day, encouraging others to join. #bluesky
Post at least once a day, encouraging others to join. #bluesky
November 26, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Such a shame that the premier league hasn't followeds suit here.
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Facejacker was the best yeno hahahaha
November 25, 2024 at 11:43 PM
Facejacker was the best yeno hahahaha
Had no idea he was still around!
Xherdan Shaqiri scored a hat trick today for Basel, including a 90th minute winner 🔥 ⚽️
November 24, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Had no idea he was still around!
If I had a penny for each time a united manager said this, i'd be a millionaire
Amorim: "We have to put in their heads the structure, then we will play so much better. We need time to do that."
November 24, 2024 at 7:50 PM
If I had a penny for each time a united manager said this, i'd be a millionaire
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should've been 4 for Mo!
November 24, 2024 at 3:50 PM
should've been 4 for Mo!
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Mo Salah has now scored 100 goals for Liverpool away from Anfield in all competitions.
He's only the third player to score 100+ for #LFC away from Anfield, after Ian Rush (161) and Roger Hunt (112).
He's only the third player to score 100+ for #LFC away from Anfield, after Ian Rush (161) and Roger Hunt (112).
November 24, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Mo Salah has now scored 100 goals for Liverpool away from Anfield in all competitions.
He's only the third player to score 100+ for #LFC away from Anfield, after Ian Rush (161) and Roger Hunt (112).
He's only the third player to score 100+ for #LFC away from Anfield, after Ian Rush (161) and Roger Hunt (112).
Ghost of Darwin possessed mo there for a second
November 24, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Ghost of Darwin possessed mo there for a second
LIBPOOL TOP THE LEAGUE
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November 24, 2024 at 3:46 PM
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