Charlie
@charliedear1.bsky.social
Write/talk/produce on sport. - co-founder @AllBallPodcast1; former host of Advantage Bettors 🎾 @ Pinnacle featured; @penaltymag @guardian @givemesport etc...
Substack - https://charliedear.substack.com/
Substack - https://charliedear.substack.com/
Nicolas Jackson bagged a brace in Senegal's AFCON opener.
He was one of three 'nine-dogs' I profiled in my first dreierpack, right here...
charliedear.substack.com/p/nine-dogs-...
He was one of three 'nine-dogs' I profiled in my first dreierpack, right here...
charliedear.substack.com/p/nine-dogs-...
December 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Nicolas Jackson bagged a brace in Senegal's AFCON opener.
He was one of three 'nine-dogs' I profiled in my first dreierpack, right here...
charliedear.substack.com/p/nine-dogs-...
He was one of three 'nine-dogs' I profiled in my first dreierpack, right here...
charliedear.substack.com/p/nine-dogs-...
Another call for my latest trio all about German football. ‼️‼️
Who’s the next gen to come through in the Bundesliga?
Who’s the next gen to come through in the Bundesliga?
It's Friday and the 'Dreierpack' returns.
AFCON 2025 three-pack ✅
🆕 This week it's a German Fußball trio
▶️ Nine-dogs: German goal-getters
▶️ Three next-gen to watch in 2026
▶️ German football trixie
Have a butchers: lnkd.in/eQFx5PNG
One final 'dreierpack' to go in 2025...
AFCON 2025 three-pack ✅
🆕 This week it's a German Fußball trio
▶️ Nine-dogs: German goal-getters
▶️ Three next-gen to watch in 2026
▶️ German football trixie
Have a butchers: lnkd.in/eQFx5PNG
One final 'dreierpack' to go in 2025...
December 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Another call for my latest trio all about German football. ‼️‼️
Who’s the next gen to come through in the Bundesliga?
Who’s the next gen to come through in the Bundesliga?
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It's Friday and the 'Dreierpack' returns.
AFCON 2025 three-pack ✅
🆕 This week it's a German Fußball trio
▶️ Nine-dogs: German goal-getters
▶️ Three next-gen to watch in 2026
▶️ German football trixie
Have a butchers: lnkd.in/eQFx5PNG
One final 'dreierpack' to go in 2025...
AFCON 2025 three-pack ✅
🆕 This week it's a German Fußball trio
▶️ Nine-dogs: German goal-getters
▶️ Three next-gen to watch in 2026
▶️ German football trixie
Have a butchers: lnkd.in/eQFx5PNG
One final 'dreierpack' to go in 2025...
December 19, 2025 at 10:06 AM
It's Friday and the 'Dreierpack' returns.
AFCON 2025 three-pack ✅
🆕 This week it's a German Fußball trio
▶️ Nine-dogs: German goal-getters
▶️ Three next-gen to watch in 2026
▶️ German football trixie
Have a butchers: lnkd.in/eQFx5PNG
One final 'dreierpack' to go in 2025...
AFCON 2025 three-pack ✅
🆕 This week it's a German Fußball trio
▶️ Nine-dogs: German goal-getters
▶️ Three next-gen to watch in 2026
▶️ German football trixie
Have a butchers: lnkd.in/eQFx5PNG
One final 'dreierpack' to go in 2025...
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This week’s column is about competing for the title in the digital age and the fear of being perceived 👇🏻🔴⚪️
arseblog.com/2025/12/the-...
arseblog.com/2025/12/the-...
The fear of being perceived
A few years ago I read an article about why young people are drinking less alcohol than previous generations. These things are always multi-factorial but one of the key theories the piece addressed wa...
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December 18, 2025 at 1:09 PM
This week’s column is about competing for the title in the digital age and the fear of being perceived 👇🏻🔴⚪️
arseblog.com/2025/12/the-...
arseblog.com/2025/12/the-...
I've launched 'The Dreierpack' on Substack. ✍
lnkd.in/eQFx5PNG
The idea's three-fold. One topic from the sporting world, underpinned by a trio or 'three-pack' of content.
▶️ AFCON 2025...
PS: The All Ball return's in the works, with a fresh new look for 2026. 🎙️
All Ball pod: lnkd.in/ev7dAjwS
lnkd.in/eQFx5PNG
The idea's three-fold. One topic from the sporting world, underpinned by a trio or 'three-pack' of content.
▶️ AFCON 2025...
PS: The All Ball return's in the works, with a fresh new look for 2026. 🎙️
All Ball pod: lnkd.in/ev7dAjwS
December 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I've launched 'The Dreierpack' on Substack. ✍
lnkd.in/eQFx5PNG
The idea's three-fold. One topic from the sporting world, underpinned by a trio or 'three-pack' of content.
▶️ AFCON 2025...
PS: The All Ball return's in the works, with a fresh new look for 2026. 🎙️
All Ball pod: lnkd.in/ev7dAjwS
lnkd.in/eQFx5PNG
The idea's three-fold. One topic from the sporting world, underpinned by a trio or 'three-pack' of content.
▶️ AFCON 2025...
PS: The All Ball return's in the works, with a fresh new look for 2026. 🎙️
All Ball pod: lnkd.in/ev7dAjwS
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RC Strasbourg beat FC Metz 1-0 in their opening match of the 2025/26 Ligue 1 season.
Coached by 41-year-old Liam Rosenior, their starting XI was made up entirely of players born in 2000 or later, the first time that has ever happened in a Big Five League. Its average ag was 20.4 years old.
Coached by 41-year-old Liam Rosenior, their starting XI was made up entirely of players born in 2000 or later, the first time that has ever happened in a Big Five League. Its average ag was 20.4 years old.
August 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
RC Strasbourg beat FC Metz 1-0 in their opening match of the 2025/26 Ligue 1 season.
Coached by 41-year-old Liam Rosenior, their starting XI was made up entirely of players born in 2000 or later, the first time that has ever happened in a Big Five League. Its average ag was 20.4 years old.
Coached by 41-year-old Liam Rosenior, their starting XI was made up entirely of players born in 2000 or later, the first time that has ever happened in a Big Five League. Its average ag was 20.4 years old.
Absurd
Cam Norrie being asked about Emma Raducanu’s dating life in his Wimbledon press conference is a new all time low:
“Can I ask if you’re dating her? Can we get to the bottom of this please?”
Cam: “I’m not. No. You can ask her though.” 💀
(via Wimbledon Press)
“Can I ask if you’re dating her? Can we get to the bottom of this please?”
Cam: “I’m not. No. You can ask her though.” 💀
(via Wimbledon Press)
July 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Absurd
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Raducanu d. Vondrousova 6-3 6-3
Absolutely clinical from Emma to knock out the 2023 Champion.
After coming back from injury, she started last year ranked #301.
Today, she’s #40.
✅3rd Wimbledon R3
Climbing. Winning. Dreaming.
🇬🇧❤️
Absolutely clinical from Emma to knock out the 2023 Champion.
After coming back from injury, she started last year ranked #301.
Today, she’s #40.
✅3rd Wimbledon R3
Climbing. Winning. Dreaming.
🇬🇧❤️
July 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Raducanu d. Vondrousova 6-3 6-3
Absolutely clinical from Emma to knock out the 2023 Champion.
After coming back from injury, she started last year ranked #301.
Today, she’s #40.
✅3rd Wimbledon R3
Climbing. Winning. Dreaming.
🇬🇧❤️
Absolutely clinical from Emma to knock out the 2023 Champion.
After coming back from injury, she started last year ranked #301.
Today, she’s #40.
✅3rd Wimbledon R3
Climbing. Winning. Dreaming.
🇬🇧❤️
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Tatiana Maria signs the camera after becoming the first women’s champion at the Queen’s Club since 1973.
“Queen of Queen’s.” ❤️👑
“Queen of Queen’s.” ❤️👑
June 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Tatiana Maria signs the camera after becoming the first women’s champion at the Queen’s Club since 1973.
“Queen of Queen’s.” ❤️👑
“Queen of Queen’s.” ❤️👑
@maxrushden.bsky.social Reggie Lambe played for the mighty U’s for two years between 2018 and 2020. Was a lively midfielder. Think he left the summer before the L2 promotion.
June 13, 2025 at 6:06 AM
@maxrushden.bsky.social Reggie Lambe played for the mighty U’s for two years between 2018 and 2020. Was a lively midfielder. Think he left the summer before the L2 promotion.
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After years of waiting...
WE FINALLY GET A CARLOS ALCARAZ AND JANNIK SINNER GRAND SLAM FINAL
Tennis needed this.
WE FINALLY GET A CARLOS ALCARAZ AND JANNIK SINNER GRAND SLAM FINAL
Tennis needed this.
June 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
After years of waiting...
WE FINALLY GET A CARLOS ALCARAZ AND JANNIK SINNER GRAND SLAM FINAL
Tennis needed this.
WE FINALLY GET A CARLOS ALCARAZ AND JANNIK SINNER GRAND SLAM FINAL
Tennis needed this.
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For the first time since 1984, both the men’s and women’s Roland Garros singles finals will feature both the world #1 and world #2.
Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff.
We’re in for two very exciting matches.
Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff.
We’re in for two very exciting matches.
June 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM
For the first time since 1984, both the men’s and women’s Roland Garros singles finals will feature both the world #1 and world #2.
Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff.
We’re in for two very exciting matches.
Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff.
We’re in for two very exciting matches.
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Carlos Alcaraz after destroying Tommy Paul 6-0 6-1 6-4 at Roland Garros
“I know you wanted to watch more tennis. I have to say ‘sorry' about it…. I have to do my work.” 😭😭😭😭
“I know you wanted to watch more tennis. I have to say ‘sorry' about it…. I have to do my work.” 😭😭😭😭
June 3, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Carlos Alcaraz after destroying Tommy Paul 6-0 6-1 6-4 at Roland Garros
“I know you wanted to watch more tennis. I have to say ‘sorry' about it…. I have to do my work.” 😭😭😭😭
“I know you wanted to watch more tennis. I have to say ‘sorry' about it…. I have to do my work.” 😭😭😭😭
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Jack Draper says he didn’t know what to do against Bublik at Roland Garros:
‘I don’t know how many drop shots he hit. But I don’t think he missed hardly any either’
(via Roland Garros Press)
‘I don’t know how many drop shots he hit. But I don’t think he missed hardly any either’
(via Roland Garros Press)
June 2, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Jack Draper says he didn’t know what to do against Bublik at Roland Garros:
‘I don’t know how many drop shots he hit. But I don’t think he missed hardly any either’
(via Roland Garros Press)
‘I don’t know how many drop shots he hit. But I don’t think he missed hardly any either’
(via Roland Garros Press)
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Renee Slegers, bullshit-free zone. Pure reason mixed with pure emotion. What a coach.
May 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Renee Slegers, bullshit-free zone. Pure reason mixed with pure emotion. What a coach.
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Congratulations to Arsenal women over this epic Champions League run. Exemplary effort and deserved champions. 🏆
May 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Congratulations to Arsenal women over this epic Champions League run. Exemplary effort and deserved champions. 🏆
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Four-week paid placements at BBC Radio Five Live (must be passionate about news & sport):
careers.bbc.co.uk/job/FIRST-ST...
careers.bbc.co.uk/job/FIRST-ST...
May 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Four-week paid placements at BBC Radio Five Live (must be passionate about news & sport):
careers.bbc.co.uk/job/FIRST-ST...
careers.bbc.co.uk/job/FIRST-ST...
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What if every Europa League final had been between 16th and 17th in the Premier League?
May 21, 2025 at 10:33 AM
What if every Europa League final had been between 16th and 17th in the Premier League?
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The more you think about Spurs facing United in the Europa League final the more it hurts your brain.
What if every Europa League final had been between 16th and 17th in the Premier League?
May 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The more you think about Spurs facing United in the Europa League final the more it hurts your brain.
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Vacancy: Football correspondent (tactics) at BBC Sport (£57-70k)
careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Salford-... #mediajobs
careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Salford-... #mediajobs
May 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Vacancy: Football correspondent (tactics) at BBC Sport (£57-70k)
careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Salford-... #mediajobs
careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Salford-... #mediajobs
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Jannik Sinner becomes the 5th man this century to win 25+ consecutive matches.
Roger Federer.
Rafael Nadal.
Novak Djokovic.
Andy Murray.
𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐤 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫.
You know you’re doing something right when you’re listed next to those guys.
🇮🇹🦊
Roger Federer.
Rafael Nadal.
Novak Djokovic.
Andy Murray.
𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐤 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫.
You know you’re doing something right when you’re listed next to those guys.
🇮🇹🦊
May 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Jannik Sinner becomes the 5th man this century to win 25+ consecutive matches.
Roger Federer.
Rafael Nadal.
Novak Djokovic.
Andy Murray.
𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐤 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫.
You know you’re doing something right when you’re listed next to those guys.
🇮🇹🦊
Roger Federer.
Rafael Nadal.
Novak Djokovic.
Andy Murray.
𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐤 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫.
You know you’re doing something right when you’re listed next to those guys.
🇮🇹🦊
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Raducanu d. Jil Teichmann 6-2 6-2
Emma is playing some very clean clay court tennis.
She only faced one break point today.
A natural athlete who moves so well on every surface.
It feels like we haven’t begun to see what she can do on this surface.
✅1st Rome R3
🇬🇧❤️
Emma is playing some very clean clay court tennis.
She only faced one break point today.
A natural athlete who moves so well on every surface.
It feels like we haven’t begun to see what she can do on this surface.
✅1st Rome R3
🇬🇧❤️
May 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Raducanu d. Jil Teichmann 6-2 6-2
Emma is playing some very clean clay court tennis.
She only faced one break point today.
A natural athlete who moves so well on every surface.
It feels like we haven’t begun to see what she can do on this surface.
✅1st Rome R3
🇬🇧❤️
Emma is playing some very clean clay court tennis.
She only faced one break point today.
A natural athlete who moves so well on every surface.
It feels like we haven’t begun to see what she can do on this surface.
✅1st Rome R3
🇬🇧❤️
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Not just semi-finals - since 2003/04 only one other tie (Sporting vs Bayern, last 16, 2009) has featured 13 goals.
That was 12-1 on aggregate though!
That was 12-1 on aggregate though!
Inter vs Barcelona aggregate was 7-6, which is the same as the aggregate of Liverpool vs Roma in the 2017/18 CL semifinals. I believe that this (13) is highest aggregate goal total for CL semifinals. The two matchups also compared in terms of incredulity and players emerging on CL stage (Mo, Lamine)
May 7, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Not just semi-finals - since 2003/04 only one other tie (Sporting vs Bayern, last 16, 2009) has featured 13 goals.
That was 12-1 on aggregate though!
That was 12-1 on aggregate though!
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Have that Michael Oliver you absolute melt. I hope your dinner gets burnt, your boiler breaks down, your garden fence gets blown down in the wind and your dog has a shit on the carpet and the robot hoover accidentally turns on and spreads it round the house. #arsenal
January 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Have that Michael Oliver you absolute melt. I hope your dinner gets burnt, your boiler breaks down, your garden fence gets blown down in the wind and your dog has a shit on the carpet and the robot hoover accidentally turns on and spreads it round the house. #arsenal