Thala Msutu
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Thala Msutu
@thalamsutu.bsky.social
RugbyBits podcast 🏉
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Women’s trouser style or personal insult? - an occasional series.
January 27, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Spurs are a quality side, able to beat even the 2nd best team in the Premier League.

I hope they remember this on Sunday especially.
Spurs are sliding down the Premier League and, like last January, are facing up to the possibility of a relegation battle.

They also have the toughest run of four upcoming fixtures of every team in the Premier League.

So, are they in trouble?

theanalyst.com/articles/cou...
History Is Repeating Itself For Spurs, but Are They Really in a Relegation Battle This Time? | Opta Analyst
One year on from us asking whether Tottenham were in a relegation battle last season, we ask whether things are even more perilous this time around.
theanalyst.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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John Wall and the Wizards had a decade of mostly good times before his trade in 2020 to Houston. But time heals. The Wizards are honoring Wall Thursday night, part of a reconciliation that includes hiring him as an analyst for Monumental Sports. In @theathletic.com:

www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
John Wall, Wizards relationship ended with a bad breakup. Now, they’ve found each other again
Wall has been welcomed back with open arms, as teams often do with their franchise's most iconic talents, no matter the previous ending.
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Why are there any ODIs so close to the T20 World Cup?
ODI century No. 20 for England's finest, Joe Root 🙌 #SLvENG
January 27, 2026 at 1:59 PM
I don’t hate this. Hopefully Boudehent and Atonio can get over their knocks.
France's 1st Six Nations training session at Marcoussis, & the first Bib Theory of 2026

Ramos; Attissogbe, Depoortere, Moefana, Bielle-Biarrey; Jalibert, Dupont; Jelonch, Jegou, Cros; Guillard, Ollivon; Montagne, Marchand, Gros

Still several players to consider on mandatory post-match rest
January 27, 2026 at 1:58 PM
When Alcaraz is locked in there’s basically 3 tennis players maybe (definitely Sinner, Zverev on a hard court, Djokovic through black magic) that have a hope against Alcaraz (and Sinner).

De Minaur was so competitive in the first set, lost it and never had a sniff afterwards.
The moment Carlos Alcaraz reached his first Australian Open semifinal.

He is 2 wins away from becoming the youngest man in history to complete the Career Grand Slam.

Lots to smile about with how he’s playing… Wow. 😮‍💨
January 27, 2026 at 1:56 PM
I hope he starts
Marli Salmon training with the first team and could get some minutes tomorrow.
January 27, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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Everyone's very concerned with coaches suits all of a sudden. Stop trying to make #Suitgate happen.

Its not gonna happen

Lets all focus on the potential coup growing in French Rugby

The potential coup growing in Welsh Rugby.

The Scots trying their fucking damndest to not think its their year
a man in a suit is driving a car and says this is going to be a very good year
ALT: a man in a suit is driving a car and says this is going to be a very good year
media.tenor.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:13 PM
“If we keep playing in England, we can just sneak into their competition eventually”
To fair the Union needs money I can see why they’re holding more events at the stadium.

… sorry, it’s where?
January 27, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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Sir, another photo has appread.

I maintain, he's dripped out.
January 27, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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Ife Ibrahim has signed his first pro contract with Arsenal.

Has trained with the first team at times this season and thanked support of Declan Rice.

"I think I look up to him most in the first team. He's just great, he's a great guy and has helped me integrate into the squad."
January 27, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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Manchester United’s Patrick Dorgu is set to miss around 10 weeks with a hamstring injury.

Manchester United are still assessing the extent of the injury, with a timeline still not totally certain.

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January 27, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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Double breasteds need fitting more than singles. Townsend probably picked his off the rack. If he got it tailored it'd be better but as is, it's... fine.

But an untailored double, particularly one that is OBVIOUSLY too big - no hiding that. Yes, it's a 'statement.'

A bad one from 1988.
January 27, 2026 at 10:39 AM
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He’s mostly struggled but I think we have to lean into Eze at some point. Whether it’s coming in off the left or playing more central, we’ve got a consistent, obvious threat in key areas that we’re not maximising.

Him and Merino again? I wouldn’t be against it.
January 27, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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More respectful, somber times. Gatland looks like he has a hip flask in his pocket and has comps for a “gentleman’s club”
January 27, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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With Townsend I've giving him points for things I can't actually make out in that pic - mostly that his suit - I think he only owns the one - is quite a nice fabric.

But I think on the shoes you're probably right. They're a bit too spangly for this.
January 27, 2026 at 9:38 AM
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That is a three-pairs-of-shoes man in action. Boots, trainers, 'smarts.'
January 27, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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Done up both his buttons though. A shocking faux pas. Should be ashamed of himself.

(some would say the brown shoes with blue suit is one too but I've never held to that)
January 27, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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I want a turtleneck for that and until I see one he's living on the loser pile.
January 27, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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Galthie mind games. Wore suit and trainers for a wee while to throw them off their game. Now, just when Farrell think's he adapted, Galthie goes back to Oxfords and a branded blazer.

Diabolical.

Also very weirdly this makes Townsend the best dressed this year.
Not sure about the trousers and trainers sorry Faz
January 27, 2026 at 8:51 AM
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I reckon Faz was misinformed this would be done on a Teams call.
Not sure about the trousers and trainers sorry Faz
January 27, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Why do virtual files on sites like Sharepoint or OneDrive expire?? What is the point of that?
January 27, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Goodness Gauff was thrashed by Svitolina.

We have Sabalenka/Svitolina in the women’s semifinal now. T for Tense.
January 27, 2026 at 9:06 AM
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Rat-32 NOOOOOOOO!
January 27, 2026 at 7:55 AM
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Celebrating St Patrick's day in a formal US office environment on the top

Football podcast on the bottom
January 27, 2026 at 7:36 AM