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Opinions you didn't ask for. Mainly on football but expect the unexpected
Very interesting to see this talked about because it was something that wasn't mentioned in Ben Lyttleton's excellent book on penalties but it occurred to me while reading that actually dictating where players should aim could alleviate pressure by transferring responsibility.
December 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Very interesting to see this talked about because it was something that wasn't mentioned in Ben Lyttleton's excellent book on penalties but it occurred to me while reading that actually dictating where players should aim could alleviate pressure by transferring responsibility.
Often think about how the most naturally gifted kid at my school came from a, to be polite, 'bohemian' family and was a drug-addled dropout by Year 9. Resurfaced at the Sixth Form induction where he told me he was planning to become a doctor. Never seen again. A horrible waste of talent.
December 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Often think about how the most naturally gifted kid at my school came from a, to be polite, 'bohemian' family and was a drug-addled dropout by Year 9. Resurfaced at the Sixth Form induction where he told me he was planning to become a doctor. Never seen again. A horrible waste of talent.
Probably Tweet of the Year
December 1, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Probably Tweet of the Year
As a committed and practicing heterosexual I'm not ashamed to say that the Pet Shop Boys don't count as a guilty pleasure because they are borderline genius. Now, if you were to say Will Young...
December 1, 2025 at 12:08 AM
As a committed and practicing heterosexual I'm not ashamed to say that the Pet Shop Boys don't count as a guilty pleasure because they are borderline genius. Now, if you were to say Will Young...
I'm pretty sure the seeding has been intro'd to counter the dynamic I identified here. Although England are benefitting this time, on reflection I'm ambivalent. Partly because it relies on the arbitrary FIFA World Rankings, but also the randomness of the knockouts is a large part of the fun
November 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I'm pretty sure the seeding has been intro'd to counter the dynamic I identified here. Although England are benefitting this time, on reflection I'm ambivalent. Partly because it relies on the arbitrary FIFA World Rankings, but also the randomness of the knockouts is a large part of the fun
This is very true. Learning and practice should be 90% feeling pissed off, punctuated by brief Eureka moments. Even more so for things involving motor skills (instruments, sports, crafts).
November 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
This is very true. Learning and practice should be 90% feeling pissed off, punctuated by brief Eureka moments. Even more so for things involving motor skills (instruments, sports, crafts).
Lammy, or rather his puppet masters, have gone completely fucking mad. Look at the state of that. A genuine embarrassment to the country.
November 25, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Lammy, or rather his puppet masters, have gone completely fucking mad. Look at the state of that. A genuine embarrassment to the country.
In an unexpected and unprecedented move, four teams have been seeded by FIFA for the forthcoming World Cup. England have been seeded 4th. Means we can't meet Spain or Argentina until the Semis and France until the Final (assuming all four nations win their groups). Very random but I'll take it...
November 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
In an unexpected and unprecedented move, four teams have been seeded by FIFA for the forthcoming World Cup. England have been seeded 4th. Means we can't meet Spain or Argentina until the Semis and France until the Final (assuming all four nations win their groups). Very random but I'll take it...
Yank-brained delusion. The Farage stuff is confected journalism betraying the panic of the Establishment who think he'll win. I'm not so sure. But the fact they don't engage in archaeology of adolescence regarding the teenage Trotskyists who made it to Cabinet shows a rather selective approach.
November 25, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Yank-brained delusion. The Farage stuff is confected journalism betraying the panic of the Establishment who think he'll win. I'm not so sure. But the fact they don't engage in archaeology of adolescence regarding the teenage Trotskyists who made it to Cabinet shows a rather selective approach.
Also: true
November 22, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Also: true
Forest City 1: Dubai for listeners of Radio 4
November 21, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Forest City 1: Dubai for listeners of Radio 4
I remember someone from school later reminiscing with me - to my bewilderment - about how we'd had 'a bit of a rivalry' academically. Literally had no clue what they were on about but I was utterly mortified on their behalf.
November 21, 2025 at 3:50 AM
I remember someone from school later reminiscing with me - to my bewilderment - about how we'd had 'a bit of a rivalry' academically. Literally had no clue what they were on about but I was utterly mortified on their behalf.
It's logically impossible for Rachel Reeves to experience imposter syndrome, just momentary flashes of clarity and self-awareness
November 21, 2025 at 3:16 AM
It's logically impossible for Rachel Reeves to experience imposter syndrome, just momentary flashes of clarity and self-awareness
Interesting...
November 19, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Interesting...
It's on the same pathetic level as Hitler was kind to dogs, therefore we shouldn't be kind to dogs. It's not an argument, but a juvenile attempt at a gotcha. I don't know in which half-bake factory they found Bienkov, but they should take him back.
November 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
It's on the same pathetic level as Hitler was kind to dogs, therefore we shouldn't be kind to dogs. It's not an argument, but a juvenile attempt at a gotcha. I don't know in which half-bake factory they found Bienkov, but they should take him back.
UEFA Euro 2028
November 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
UEFA Euro 2028
"Names like...Bobby Charlton" is unbelievable arrogance and stupidity. This fella is one of the worst, and most self-aggrandising, football accounts on Twitter and that's despite the stiff, stiff competition.
November 17, 2025 at 12:16 AM
"Names like...Bobby Charlton" is unbelievable arrogance and stupidity. This fella is one of the worst, and most self-aggrandising, football accounts on Twitter and that's despite the stiff, stiff competition.
New paradigm
November 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
New paradigm
Was at the Brazil v Senegal game earlier. Vinicus Jr has scary, blistering pace but flags quickly. Some of his mid/LR passing was very good but his finishing is well below-par and as game went on many technical inaccuracies crept in. If he is one of the world's best football is in trouble.
November 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Was at the Brazil v Senegal game earlier. Vinicus Jr has scary, blistering pace but flags quickly. Some of his mid/LR passing was very good but his finishing is well below-par and as game went on many technical inaccuracies crept in. If he is one of the world's best football is in trouble.
WORLD CUP 2026
November 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
WORLD CUP 2026
