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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 3h
I suspect Jenrick's read this. The idea that Farage, *any* Tory who backed Brexit/Johnson/Truss or the media that cheered it all on can somehow disassociate themselves from the messes they made is palpably nuts...
So in Brexit Britain it will almost certainly happen.
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How They Broke Britain
Check out How They Broke Britain - <p><b>***THE RUNAWAY BESTSELLER, WITH NEW MATERIAL FOR THE PAPERBACK***<br /><br />THE REVEALING, DEFINING ACCOUNT OF THE DARK NETWORK THAT BROKE OUR COUNTRY.</b><br...
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 15h
When you 'telling the truth' is such a novel concept you feel you have to announce it in advance

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Robert Hutton @roberthutton.co.uk · 16h
Robert Jenrick: an apology. thecritic.co.uk/fran...
Ishould begin with an apology. Last month, I described Robert Jenrick as “the most shameless man in parliament”. His office complained at the time, but I was stubborn and refused to back down. Well, it’s never too late to say you were wrong. Robert Jenrick is not simply the most shameless man in parliament. He is the most shameless man in Britain, the most shameless man on Earth. Quite possibly the most shameless man in history. It is not simply that Jenrick has no shame. He is like a black hole for shame, sucking in the embarrassment of people around him. Which will be quite handy in his new party, Reform. Nothing became Jenrick’s time in the Conservative Party so much as the leaving of it. For years he had eased his way up the greasy pole, switching positions when necessary, a heating-seeking missile for whichever pose could help him advance, poster boy for the importance of self-belief over ability or integrity. And finally he was undone because he forgot to pick something up off a

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 19h
Jenrick saying he's "put aside personal ambition" too join Reform is the single most shameless statement I've ever heard.

If he "put aside personal ambition" he'd disappear. That's all there is.

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Julian Betts @bettsjulian.bsky.social · 21h
Robert Jenrick is, and always has been, a grade A (and I do not use this word lightly) cunt.

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 23h
Noted

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Julian Betts @bettsjulian.bsky.social · 1d
Another Tory defection. Anyone still in any doubt that these fraudsters and charlatans are in it for anything other than power and wealth? They stand for nothing but themselves.

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Julian Betts @bettsjulian.bsky.social · 1d
😂

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Julian Betts @bettsjulian.bsky.social · 1d
Always had a soft spot for Connor Gallagher after he got me loads of FF points in that season on loan to Palace. In all seriousness though, he ticks all the boxes doesn’t he? I would say a very good signing on paper. Obviously we’ll ruin him.

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Julian Betts @bettsjulian.bsky.social · 3d
Why is no one talking about Alonso to Man Utd?

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Doug Keith @dgkth.bsky.social · 3d
It’s not the best sales pitch to Xabi Alonso, but it’s the best Spurs can do
DOES NOT WORK BUT COULD BE FUN TO FIX!

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Kevin Schofield @kevinschofied.bsky.social · 4d
Amazingly, Zahawi only got round to deleting the below after the press conference announcing his defection to Reform.

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Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 4d
Meanwhile Well Run FC showing yet again how running a club well pays dividends.

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 5d
In which @arusbridger.bsky.social comments on the Liz Truss show.

Most of us are way beyond caring about anything she says or does now. But it’s how someone as inadequate as her *ever* got their hands on power that matters. Because it could easily happen again.
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After watching the thick end of five episodes, you pinch yourself that someone so frankly odd could have ended up at the pinnacle of power. Someone so paranoid, so un-self-aware, so one-dimensional, so mediocre, so charmless, so limited. And so pleased with herself. There's another odd one in the White House. And yet another who has a reasonable chance of being our next prime minister in Britain. Which makes you wonder what it is about modern politics that attracts the weirdos and then elevates them to high office - and how we can stop the cycle from repeating itself.

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Julian Betts @bettsjulian.bsky.social · 5d
Fuming that we’re already out of the cup. That second half performance makes it even more frustrating. Where has that attitude and application been all season. We were brain dead once Scarlett and Solanke came on.

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Julian Betts @bettsjulian.bsky.social · 5d
Clueless. Again.

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NotSoSkinnyPete @notsoskinnypete.bsky.social · 5d
If I was Frank I would put Byfield and Williams-Barnet on at half time. The games done, it will give the crowd a bit of a lift. What’s the worse that can happen? And then I would resign after the game.

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Alan Fisher @spursblogger.bsky.social · 6d
Evening shout for today's Tottenham On My Mind piece about the state Spurs are in and the uncertain future. Not a pretty sight.

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In the Bleak Midwinter
With full respect to Bournemouth, losing to their 94th minute winner would not in normal circumstances been seen as a significant moment in the recent history of any Premier League club, let alone …
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Julian Betts @bettsjulian.bsky.social · 6d
Bleak but brilliant. Can’t disagree with a single word. Happy New Year mate 😂

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Julian Betts @bettsjulian.bsky.social · 8d
Also not people 😂

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Julian Betts @bettsjulian.bsky.social · 8d
I can’t answer that - certainly no one springs to mind but there must be a plethora of exciting managers out there ready to take this club forward. Not that I trust our hierarchy to find the right man I’ll admit.

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Julian Betts @bettsjulian.bsky.social · 8d
If we’re not going to get relegated then absolutely change now and let a new man bed in. Pointless to keep a dead man walking.

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Julian Betts @bettsjulian.bsky.social · 10d
The real incompetence in football lies not with managers but owners. Today’s announcements reinforcing that absolute truth.

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Julian Betts @bettsjulian.bsky.social · 10d
All about the characters which has been its strength from day one. Very solid finale given that so much could have gone wrong.

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MickeyGif @mickeygif.bsky.social · 10d
Brutal stat from Sky Sports yesterday.

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Seb Stafford-Bloor @sebsb.bsky.social · 10d
One of my long-held beliefs is that sporting directors should be much more publicly accountable than they are in the Premier League.

An article about why it shouldn't always just be the coaches in front of the cameras.

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Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 11d
Stand by for Jim Ratcliffe asking the tax payer to fund Amorim's compo.

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Julian Betts @bettsjulian.bsky.social · 11d
Bright blue sky reflecting off a light dusting of power perfect snow. What an absolutely magical morning to wake up to.

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Forza Bahab @forzabahab.bsky.social · 11d
The DOF/Sporting Director role is priceless to inept owners. Curbs manager power and gives a nice layer of insulation from blame.
Any sign the fans will turn? Coach P45.
Any self reflection on repeatedly hiring the wrong guys?
No chance.
Easy.
adampowley.bsky.social Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 11d
Amorim probably should have kept that in house (maybe he has and is at end of tether) but he speaks to the wider truth that the demands on managers have increased while their means to meet them have declined. They are head coaches - not managers.

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Jack (tehTrunk) @tehtrunk.bsky.social · 14d
Waste of everyone's time now isn't it?