Tom Mortimer
@tmortimer.bsky.social
Psychotherapist (MBACP). Sometimes football and politics writer. Occasionally: Guardian, BBC, Balkan Insight, NQATpod. Hungary 🇭🇺 and United, lots
The more I watch other PL teams the more I feel better about United
December 27, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The more I watch other PL teams the more I feel better about United
Didn't realise among the Boxing Day discourse that the five 3pm games aren't on TV. Don't help themselves do they, the PL
December 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Didn't realise among the Boxing Day discourse that the five 3pm games aren't on TV. Don't help themselves do they, the PL
0 xG on that MGW chance
December 27, 2025 at 12:40 PM
0 xG on that MGW chance
I'm an Amorim skeptic rather than a Amorim hater, but my God he's so bad, so bad at reading and feeling a game. Nonsensical stuff today, the worst of a bad bunch
December 26, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I'm an Amorim skeptic rather than a Amorim hater, but my God he's so bad, so bad at reading and feeling a game. Nonsensical stuff today, the worst of a bad bunch
Ugarte really good today
December 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Ugarte really good today
He makes some interesting subs doesn't he
December 26, 2025 at 9:22 PM
He makes some interesting subs doesn't he
Do like Fletcher coming on but Zirkzee in hindsight looks like the better sub. Can't keep the ball here
December 26, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Do like Fletcher coming on but Zirkzee in hindsight looks like the better sub. Can't keep the ball here
In parts, over the past few weeks, we're playing some of the best football we've played since pre League Cup Ten Hag. Just need to somehow stitch it into a full 90 minutes
December 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
In parts, over the past few weeks, we're playing some of the best football we've played since pre League Cup Ten Hag. Just need to somehow stitch it into a full 90 minutes
Is there an argument to be made that Amorim was instilling the fundamental principles for his preferred formation all this time when he thought that was there he could then make us more adaptable? Rather than this being a reactive, needs must approach?
December 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Is there an argument to be made that Amorim was instilling the fundamental principles for his preferred formation all this time when he thought that was there he could then make us more adaptable? Rather than this being a reactive, needs must approach?
Can't be the only one who had no hope when that was dropping to Dorgu
December 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Can't be the only one who had no hope when that was dropping to Dorgu
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on what I'm told is National Jukebox Day, any occasion to share one of my fave stories ever, by @tbone.malware-virus.biz: www.vice.com/en/article/i...
I Played 'The Boys Are Back in Town' on a Bar Jukebox Until I Got Kicked Out
The boys were back in town, but I was out of the bar, because they asked me to leave.
www.vice.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
on what I'm told is National Jukebox Day, any occasion to share one of my fave stories ever, by @tbone.malware-virus.biz: www.vice.com/en/article/i...
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Forgot this one, great shout! Two of Michael Lynagh’s sons played internationally too for Italy and Australia
December 25, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Forgot this one, great shout! Two of Michael Lynagh’s sons played internationally too for Italy and Australia
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Peter Neustädter played for Kazakhstan, and his son Roman Neustädter played for not one but two different national teams - Germany and Russia. Even though Peter was born in Kyrgyzstan and Roman was born in Ukraine (both being part of USSR at the time).
December 24, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Peter Neustädter played for Kazakhstan, and his son Roman Neustädter played for not one but two different national teams - Germany and Russia. Even though Peter was born in Kyrgyzstan and Roman was born in Ukraine (both being part of USSR at the time).
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Ian Botham - England cricket, son Liam - England rugby union (u21), grandson James - Wales rugby union.
December 24, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Ian Botham - England cricket, son Liam - England rugby union (u21), grandson James - Wales rugby union.
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Sam & Tom Curran England their Dad Kevin and third brother Ben for Ziwbabwe
December 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Sam & Tom Curran England their Dad Kevin and third brother Ben for Ziwbabwe
This is already a shout if I'm including Buffon's lad
Future 😉 (Darren Fletcher(Scotland) - Jack Fletcher(England).
December 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM
This is already a shout if I'm including Buffon's lad
Of course!
Thiago Alcântara played for Spain but his dad Mazinho won the World Cup in 1994 with Brazil
December 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Of course!
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Are we including Ben Stokes?
December 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Are we including Ben Stokes?
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okay, i had to throw "world class father" out of the window so this is just a list of fathers and sons with at least one senior cap each for different countries
December 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
okay, i had to throw "world class father" out of the window so this is just a list of fathers and sons with at least one senior cap each for different countries
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Tim Cahill (AUS) and Kyah Cahill (SAM) is one!
December 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Tim Cahill (AUS) and Kyah Cahill (SAM) is one!
Something I love spotting atm, world class players' sons playing for different national teams to their Dad:
James Carragher, Malta
Louis Buffon, Czechia
Tim Weah, USA
Luca Zidane, Algeria
Gimme your best plz
James Carragher, Malta
Louis Buffon, Czechia
Tim Weah, USA
Luca Zidane, Algeria
Gimme your best plz
December 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Something I love spotting atm, world class players' sons playing for different national teams to their Dad:
James Carragher, Malta
Louis Buffon, Czechia
Tim Weah, USA
Luca Zidane, Algeria
Gimme your best plz
James Carragher, Malta
Louis Buffon, Czechia
Tim Weah, USA
Luca Zidane, Algeria
Gimme your best plz
This is great, this
Everton were again subjected to ‘Feed the Scousers’ chants. They had the perfect riposte
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
Everton were again subjected to ‘Feed the Scousers’ chants. They had the perfect riposte
Poverty chants are a bleak staple of the festive schedule on Merseyside, but Everton are using them to promote a foodbank initiative
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:33 AM
This is great, this
v weirdly self assured and controlled half, but some lads still got a penchant for forgetting they're playing a football game
December 21, 2025 at 5:23 PM
v weirdly self assured and controlled half, but some lads still got a penchant for forgetting they're playing a football game
Retrain Licha to play DM for the rest of the season
December 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Retrain Licha to play DM for the rest of the season
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Today is the first UFCC match we've played since 1994. We have an opportunity to be crowned world champions. Don't mess it up!
Today is
#UFCC MATCHDAY #5411
🏴 Aston Villa F.C. 🏆 (champion)
🆚
🏴 Manchester United F.C. (challenger)
#AVLMUN #EPL
⏰ 16:30 GMT/ 17:30 CET
🏟 Villa Park (Birmingham)
__
Next possible challengers:
🛡 Chelsea F.C. 🏴
🔄 @newcastleunited.com 🏴
#UFCC MATCHDAY #5411
🏴 Aston Villa F.C. 🏆 (champion)
🆚
🏴 Manchester United F.C. (challenger)
#AVLMUN #EPL
⏰ 16:30 GMT/ 17:30 CET
🏟 Villa Park (Birmingham)
__
Next possible challengers:
🛡 Chelsea F.C. 🏴
🔄 @newcastleunited.com 🏴
December 21, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Today is the first UFCC match we've played since 1994. We have an opportunity to be crowned world champions. Don't mess it up!