Stephen Thorndyke
@zipperslf.bsky.social
Introvert,passionate, opinionated, football & arts lover. Pro choice & equal rights
Proud retired grandfather
Norvician & Kanariefugle
Proud retired grandfather
Norvician & Kanariefugle
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Films 2026
1 #MartySupreme
Chalamet as a table tenniser who could be the world's best but for a grifting sense of entitlement that means he is simply a bad loser who uses everyone he charms. Dimly shot, archetypal protagonists & barely a decent character in an overcomplicated film lacking heart. 6
1 #MartySupreme
Chalamet as a table tenniser who could be the world's best but for a grifting sense of entitlement that means he is simply a bad loser who uses everyone he charms. Dimly shot, archetypal protagonists & barely a decent character in an overcomplicated film lacking heart. 6
Back to real life after leaving Wrexham this morning. Enjoyed pre match at the cross foxes with a disconcerting no. of manure fans but loved that second half performance even if I have a growing suspicion makama was offside for the winner? Convince me I'm wrong
Our luck is turning. #ncfc #otbc #ncfc
Our luck is turning. #ncfc #otbc #ncfc
January 18, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Films 2026
1 #MartySupreme
Chalamet as a table tenniser who could be the world's best but for a grifting sense of entitlement that means he is simply a bad loser who uses everyone he charms. Dimly shot, archetypal protagonists & barely a decent character in an overcomplicated film lacking heart. 6
1 #MartySupreme
Chalamet as a table tenniser who could be the world's best but for a grifting sense of entitlement that means he is simply a bad loser who uses everyone he charms. Dimly shot, archetypal protagonists & barely a decent character in an overcomplicated film lacking heart. 6
January 8, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Films 2026
1 #MartySupreme
Chalamet as a table tenniser who could be the world's best but for a grifting sense of entitlement that means he is simply a bad loser who uses everyone he charms. Dimly shot, archetypal protagonists & barely a decent character in an overcomplicated film lacking heart. 6
1 #MartySupreme
Chalamet as a table tenniser who could be the world's best but for a grifting sense of entitlement that means he is simply a bad loser who uses everyone he charms. Dimly shot, archetypal protagonists & barely a decent character in an overcomplicated film lacking heart. 6
Nice to go into the NY with a degree of optimism. But Stacey, Springett & Gibbs are enthusiastic pack dogs with no guile or quality to create chances for Sarge & Makama. Diallo back will help but want emi back on bench & a front 4 of makama, wright, oscar behind sarge today #otbc #ncfc #coyy
January 1, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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As it stands, keeper aside, you could argue we are missing an entire first choice side:
Stacey Darling Cordoba Mahovo
Topic Kenny
Crnac K'gaarden Diallo
Sarge
#NCFC
Stacey Darling Cordoba Mahovo
Topic Kenny
Crnac K'gaarden Diallo
Sarge
#NCFC
December 9, 2025 at 9:25 PM
As it stands, keeper aside, you could argue we are missing an entire first choice side:
Stacey Darling Cordoba Mahovo
Topic Kenny
Crnac K'gaarden Diallo
Sarge
#NCFC
Stacey Darling Cordoba Mahovo
Topic Kenny
Crnac K'gaarden Diallo
Sarge
#NCFC
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Hope they give the actual World Cup winners a certificate explaining why they won
December 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Hope they give the actual World Cup winners a certificate explaining why they won
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SCOTUS cleared Texas to use maps a lower court found to be an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. A new grand jury refused to indict Tish James after Trump's DoJ tried to file new charges. And on the Hill, lawmakers were briefed on the Pentagon's deadly double-tap strike.
Supreme Court upholds Texas maps. Grand Jury declines to charge Tish James. Congress briefed on double-tap strike.
Supreme Court upholds Texas maps. Grand Jury declines to charge Tish James. Congress briefed on double-tap strike.
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
SCOTUS cleared Texas to use maps a lower court found to be an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. A new grand jury refused to indict Tish James after Trump's DoJ tried to file new charges. And on the Hill, lawmakers were briefed on the Pentagon's deadly double-tap strike.
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Trump once drew Norwich out of the hat in the Rumbelows cup draw. FACT
December 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Trump once drew Norwich out of the hat in the Rumbelows cup draw. FACT
Sycophantic, painfully slow in the worst corporate day way and dull as ditch water.
If this is America putting on a show I am dreading the much vaunted half time show. Farcical
If this is America putting on a show I am dreading the much vaunted half time show. Farcical
This is hideous beyond belief
December 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Sycophantic, painfully slow in the worst corporate day way and dull as ditch water.
If this is America putting on a show I am dreading the much vaunted half time show. Farcical
If this is America putting on a show I am dreading the much vaunted half time show. Farcical
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What is this vomit inducing shite slop onn the telly fucking box!?
The fifa peace prize!?
Fuuuuck offfff…
The fifa peace prize!?
Fuuuuck offfff…
December 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
What is this vomit inducing shite slop onn the telly fucking box!?
The fifa peace prize!?
Fuuuuck offfff…
The fifa peace prize!?
Fuuuuck offfff…
Match day ! Can we grab our first home win under a permanent manager since March? Time to build on the little signs of improvement on Tue, without the last 10 negative anxiety ridden defensive mins where we sat too deep
Same xi fthat started 2nd half or me. go rauri & emi as the link #coyy #otbc
Same xi fthat started 2nd half or me. go rauri & emi as the link #coyy #otbc
November 29, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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Philippe Clement: tactical analysis & what to expect at Norwich. 🇧🇪
📉 Pressure on Knapper.
🟡 Build-up dynamics.
🟢 Positional interchanges.
🟡 Pressing variations.
🟢 Fast transitions.
Worked hard on this, so any shares would be really appreciated. #NCFC
www.pinkun.com/sport/norwic...
📉 Pressure on Knapper.
🟡 Build-up dynamics.
🟢 Positional interchanges.
🟡 Pressing variations.
🟢 Fast transitions.
Worked hard on this, so any shares would be really appreciated. #NCFC
www.pinkun.com/sport/norwic...
Formations, flexibility and pressing: Inside new City boss Clement's tactics
Philippe Clement arrives at Norwich City with an impressive CV. Tactical guru Ben Lee has delved into his coaching set-ups with previous clubs.
www.pinkun.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Philippe Clement: tactical analysis & what to expect at Norwich. 🇧🇪
📉 Pressure on Knapper.
🟡 Build-up dynamics.
🟢 Positional interchanges.
🟡 Pressing variations.
🟢 Fast transitions.
Worked hard on this, so any shares would be really appreciated. #NCFC
www.pinkun.com/sport/norwic...
📉 Pressure on Knapper.
🟡 Build-up dynamics.
🟢 Positional interchanges.
🟡 Pressing variations.
🟢 Fast transitions.
Worked hard on this, so any shares would be really appreciated. #NCFC
www.pinkun.com/sport/norwic...
The Knapper interviews? Meh, nothing wrong with his answers but also revealed very little
Just confirms that we really do not need to hear from those in his role, with political answers. He wasn't any different than Webber albeit from a different personality based. It's all about otbc #ncfc
Just confirms that we really do not need to hear from those in his role, with political answers. He wasn't any different than Webber albeit from a different personality based. It's all about otbc #ncfc
November 20, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The Knapper interviews? Meh, nothing wrong with his answers but also revealed very little
Just confirms that we really do not need to hear from those in his role, with political answers. He wasn't any different than Webber albeit from a different personality based. It's all about otbc #ncfc
Just confirms that we really do not need to hear from those in his role, with political answers. He wasn't any different than Webber albeit from a different personality based. It's all about otbc #ncfc
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Mornings are the best time of day because you don't get America clogging up everyone's bandwidth with their bullshit
November 13, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Mornings are the best time of day because you don't get America clogging up everyone's bandwidth with their bullshit
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No idea why I'm reading so much anti foreign manager rhetoric on Facebook and Twitter when we've literally just employed an English manager with buckets of Championship experience and he was the worst in the clubs history. #ncfc
November 12, 2025 at 11:16 AM
No idea why I'm reading so much anti foreign manager rhetoric on Facebook and Twitter when we've literally just employed an English manager with buckets of Championship experience and he was the worst in the clubs history. #ncfc
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Norwich aerial - a city of rivers, spires & stories.
Built on the River Wensum, it grew rich from weaving, shoes, mustard & engineering.
Today it’s famed for its skyline of medieval churches - more than any city north of the Alps.
#Norwich #Aerial #image #MedievalCity
Built on the River Wensum, it grew rich from weaving, shoes, mustard & engineering.
Today it’s famed for its skyline of medieval churches - more than any city north of the Alps.
#Norwich #Aerial #image #MedievalCity
November 11, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Norwich aerial - a city of rivers, spires & stories.
Built on the River Wensum, it grew rich from weaving, shoes, mustard & engineering.
Today it’s famed for its skyline of medieval churches - more than any city north of the Alps.
#Norwich #Aerial #image #MedievalCity
Built on the River Wensum, it grew rich from weaving, shoes, mustard & engineering.
Today it’s famed for its skyline of medieval churches - more than any city north of the Alps.
#Norwich #Aerial #image #MedievalCity
Glad Manning has gone. He was a logical and sound appointment in the summer but as with any signing you never know how it will go. Style, belligerence, lack of a plan and poor tactics and in game agility caught up with him. As is the Norwich way it's 3-6 games too late. Does buy knapper time
November 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Glad Manning has gone. He was a logical and sound appointment in the summer but as with any signing you never know how it will go. Style, belligerence, lack of a plan and poor tactics and in game agility caught up with him. As is the Norwich way it's 3-6 games too late. Does buy knapper time
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That defeat is 100% on Manning.
They had targeted Kenny the whole game and so he goes 3 at back, pushes Kenny into a wing back position, and leaves a gaping hole in behind.
Utter shambles. #NCFC
They had targeted Kenny the whole game and so he goes 3 at back, pushes Kenny into a wing back position, and leaves a gaping hole in behind.
Utter shambles. #NCFC
November 8, 2025 at 5:11 PM
That defeat is 100% on Manning.
They had targeted Kenny the whole game and so he goes 3 at back, pushes Kenny into a wing back position, and leaves a gaping hole in behind.
Utter shambles. #NCFC
They had targeted Kenny the whole game and so he goes 3 at back, pushes Kenny into a wing back position, and leaves a gaping hole in behind.
Utter shambles. #NCFC
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"That is on Manning and his coaching staff. There is wider mitigation in the glaring recruitment errors and the endless cycle of injuries. But the resource at his disposal is better than toiling below the relegation line." - Paddy Davitt
#NCFC
#NCFC
Paddy’s Pointers: Observations after another Carrow Road calamity
Pinkun football editor Paddy Davitt delivers his Leicester City verdict after the Canaries 2-1 Championship defeat
www.pinkun.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
"That is on Manning and his coaching staff. There is wider mitigation in the glaring recruitment errors and the endless cycle of injuries. But the resource at his disposal is better than toiling below the relegation line." - Paddy Davitt
#NCFC
#NCFC
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#NCFC lacking in certain positions but with nearly everyone fit, it's a decent squad - not top 6 maybe but certainly not bottom 3.
It all comes down to mentality, organisation & ability to create and take chances while keeping it tight at the back.
All of that is on the head coach & his assistants.
It all comes down to mentality, organisation & ability to create and take chances while keeping it tight at the back.
All of that is on the head coach & his assistants.
November 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
#NCFC lacking in certain positions but with nearly everyone fit, it's a decent squad - not top 6 maybe but certainly not bottom 3.
It all comes down to mentality, organisation & ability to create and take chances while keeping it tight at the back.
All of that is on the head coach & his assistants.
It all comes down to mentality, organisation & ability to create and take chances while keeping it tight at the back.
All of that is on the head coach & his assistants.
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Need to get rid of Manning to stop the rot, then Knapper as can’t risk him with another transfer window, then Webber for gaslighting the fans…
Then a new board please
Then a new owner.
Simple! #ncfc
Then a new board please
Then a new owner.
Simple! #ncfc
November 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Need to get rid of Manning to stop the rot, then Knapper as can’t risk him with another transfer window, then Webber for gaslighting the fans…
Then a new board please
Then a new owner.
Simple! #ncfc
Then a new board please
Then a new owner.
Simple! #ncfc