Ben
@bpaul.bsky.social
Leeds fan, sci-fi geek, all things tech, politics nerd, Radiohead super fan. The usual.
If we weren’t coming off Liverpool away with two fewer days rest, I actually think we’d have a decent chance against Man U at Elland Road. The league/TV scheduling has ruined what could have been a great game imo. #lufc
December 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
If we weren’t coming off Liverpool away with two fewer days rest, I actually think we’d have a decent chance against Man U at Elland Road. The league/TV scheduling has ruined what could have been a great game imo. #lufc
Reposted by Ben
Every year, people mock this tree. But I love it anyway.
It reminds us that if we stand together in tough times, we can overcome anything.
Merry Christmas from my family to yours. 🎄✨
It reminds us that if we stand together in tough times, we can overcome anything.
Merry Christmas from my family to yours. 🎄✨
December 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Every year, people mock this tree. But I love it anyway.
It reminds us that if we stand together in tough times, we can overcome anything.
Merry Christmas from my family to yours. 🎄✨
It reminds us that if we stand together in tough times, we can overcome anything.
Merry Christmas from my family to yours. 🎄✨
Is it his decision?
Wayne Rooney Names His Next England Captain Once Harry Kane Retires — Sports Illustrated
soccer There’s no indication 32-year-old Kane is ready to hang up his boots just yet—but a replacement is waiting. Wayne Rooney has called for “irreplaceable” Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice to replace...
apple.news
December 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Is it his decision?
Goddamnit, Jesse Marsch was right! #lufc
How Man City, Liverpool and Aston Villa have (to varying extents) improved: going narrower in midfield/attack
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Why are leading Premier League teams getting narrower?
Manchester City, Liverpool and Aston Villa are all playing with 'wide players' - or are they?
www.nytimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Goddamnit, Jesse Marsch was right! #lufc
This, by the way, is why I never think it’s worth this kind of money on a single player, no matter how good they are.
They’re always just a bad hamstring tear, ACL, or leg break away from being out long term or worse.
They’re always just a bad hamstring tear, ACL, or leg break away from being out long term or worse.
Fears Isak has broken leg could force Liverpool into transfer market — The Telegraph
British record signing faces long spell on sidelines and club may look for more attacking options in January, despite £350m summer splurge
apple.news
December 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This, by the way, is why I never think it’s worth this kind of money on a single player, no matter how good they are.
They’re always just a bad hamstring tear, ACL, or leg break away from being out long term or worse.
They’re always just a bad hamstring tear, ACL, or leg break away from being out long term or worse.
Hard disagree. We’ve been living in a golden age of standup if you know where to look, which is generally not the promoted specials on Netflix.
December 22, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Hard disagree. We’ve been living in a golden age of standup if you know where to look, which is generally not the promoted specials on Netflix.
Reposted by Ben
The complete Bayeux Tapestry has finally been released and proves that Bishop Odo had absolutely nothing to do with the illegal Norman invasion of England.
December 20, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The complete Bayeux Tapestry has finally been released and proves that Bishop Odo had absolutely nothing to do with the illegal Norman invasion of England.
Sure, but also… why book him in the first place?
Spare a thought this morning for producers on Would I Lie To You?, who recorded their Christmas special with David Walliams back in June.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC One - Would I Lie to You?, Series 19, At Christmas 2025
The celebrity guests are Jools Holland, Swarzy Shire, Helen George and David Walliams.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Sure, but also… why book him in the first place?
Is it finally happening?!?
Exclusive: David Walliams dropped by publisher over inappropriate behaviour towards women — The Telegraph
Telegraph investigation into best-selling children’s author uncovers claims he ‘harassed’ junior female employees at HarperCollins
apple.news
December 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Is it finally happening?!?
Don’t laugh, but I genuinely think Leeds should sign him. Farke seems to do a good job with rehabilitating players and the squad seems like a good group of lads that could put an arm round him. Might be just what he needs, and if it doesn’t work then there’s no risk. #lufc
Dele comeback pending?! Free agent ex-Spurs star posts update — GOAL
Dele Alli has hinted that a return to the professional ranks may be pending, with the former Tottenham midfielder continuing his search for a new club. The ex-England international has been a free age...
apple.news
December 19, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Don’t laugh, but I genuinely think Leeds should sign him. Farke seems to do a good job with rehabilitating players and the squad seems like a good group of lads that could put an arm round him. Might be just what he needs, and if it doesn’t work then there’s no risk. #lufc
I recently got an LG G5 and genuinely it’s as bright as you ever need a living room TV to get.
2025 was the beginning of the end of the TV brightness war — The Verge
Much like the audio industry’s compression-driven loudness war, which reached its distortion-fueled apex (and not the good kind) with Metallica’s Death Magnetic in 2008, the television industry has be...
apple.news
December 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM
I recently got an LG G5 and genuinely it’s as bright as you ever need a living room TV to get.
This is really bad, and at the same time I’ve had to go into hospital a couple of times over the last week and not a single staff member was wearing a mask.
At this point that’s bordering on criminal negligence.
At this point that’s bordering on criminal negligence.
‘Beyond catastrophic’: How super flu is pushing the NHS to the brink — The Independent
Leading medics warn of severe hospital overcrowding, staff struck down with flu, and a worrying number of cases among children. Rebecca Thomas reports
apple.news
December 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
This is really bad, and at the same time I’ve had to go into hospital a couple of times over the last week and not a single staff member was wearing a mask.
At this point that’s bordering on criminal negligence.
At this point that’s bordering on criminal negligence.
Are there such things as second hand TV shops these days? What does one do now with a used OLED that’s still perfectly functional?
I don’t use Facebook so absolutely not listing it on Marketplace.
I don’t use Facebook so absolutely not listing it on Marketplace.
December 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Are there such things as second hand TV shops these days? What does one do now with a used OLED that’s still perfectly functional?
I don’t use Facebook so absolutely not listing it on Marketplace.
I don’t use Facebook so absolutely not listing it on Marketplace.
Not been a humiliation this, but giving up two dumb goals like that is very annoying. Always going to be a difficult game given the exertions on Wednesday. #lufc
December 6, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Not been a humiliation this, but giving up two dumb goals like that is very annoying. Always going to be a difficult game given the exertions on Wednesday. #lufc