Gary Stanford
@garystanford.bsky.social
LFC, Sport, History, Outdoors, Photography
A few pints in town
November 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
A few pints in town
Who'd of guessed, the whole sordid system should be abolished, sadly politicians from all parties get their snouts in the trough as soon as they get a sniff of power
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
How Lord Dannatt used his peerage to open doors for business interests
Former head of British army is suspended from the House of Lords after being filmed breaking rules
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Who'd of guessed, the whole sordid system should be abolished, sadly politicians from all parties get their snouts in the trough as soon as they get a sniff of power
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Another beautiful morning
November 25, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Another beautiful morning
Pleasant walk to work
November 24, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Pleasant walk to work
When you go out in a downpour for a coffee on purpose to test out your new waterproof trousers, they passed 😂 Great brand if you like stuff that doesn't feel like a bin bag
November 22, 2025 at 7:17 AM
When you go out in a downpour for a coffee on purpose to test out your new waterproof trousers, they passed 😂 Great brand if you like stuff that doesn't feel like a bin bag
After a lovely walk from Gateacre to Allerton Road, and a little visit to town, now enjoying a coffee and cake back in Crosby, the cake tastes better than it looks to be fair 🤣
November 21, 2025 at 11:22 AM
After a lovely walk from Gateacre to Allerton Road, and a little visit to town, now enjoying a coffee and cake back in Crosby, the cake tastes better than it looks to be fair 🤣
TNT shouldn't be anywhere near any type of sports broadcasting to be fair
The TNT coverage is absolutely woeful. Comms slightly ahead of the action, random unexplained graphics and not enough variety in the commentators. #Ashes
November 21, 2025 at 9:29 AM
TNT shouldn't be anywhere near any type of sports broadcasting to be fair
Because they know he's absolutely clueless
"Why do backbench MPs feel emboldened to go on TV and openly call for mutiny against their own leader?"
After a Labour MP offered to give up his seat for Andy Burnham to challenge Starmer's leadership - is it now a question of 'when', not 'if'?
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/is-i...
After a Labour MP offered to give up his seat for Andy Burnham to challenge Starmer's leadership - is it now a question of 'when', not 'if'?
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/is-i...
Is it now an open secret that Keir Starmer isn't going to make it past May? | The News Agents
Growing unease over Keir Starmer’s leadership, compounded by poor polling, is prompting Labour MPs to consider whether a change at the top is becoming inevitable.
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Because they know he's absolutely clueless
Everyone knows what Farage is, ffs that's why he's so popular with a certain demographic
“Were the seeds of racism or anti-Semitism sown at Dulwich College?”
@maitlis.bsky.social, @lewisgoodall.com and Michael Crick
- who challenged Farage back in 2013 over claims about his school days - discuss whether his past is relevant to the politician he is today.
@maitlis.bsky.social, @lewisgoodall.com and Michael Crick
- who challenged Farage back in 2013 over claims about his school days - discuss whether his past is relevant to the politician he is today.
November 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Everyone knows what Farage is, ffs that's why he's so popular with a certain demographic
Local windmill on a lovely cold morning
November 20, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Local windmill on a lovely cold morning
Reposted by Gary Stanford
Scotland’s footballers are celebrating after qualifying for the World Cup for the first time this century. As somebody who followed the Scots through six campaigns from 1974 to 1998, I’ve taken a look back. Talk about an emotional roller-coaster! www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/689...
November 19, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Scotland’s footballers are celebrating after qualifying for the World Cup for the first time this century. As somebody who followed the Scots through six campaigns from 1974 to 1998, I’ve taken a look back. Talk about an emotional roller-coaster! www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/689...
Local duck pond looking magnificent 🦆
November 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Local duck pond looking magnificent 🦆
Always had a soft spot for Scotland at the World Cup since seeing them qualify at Anfield for the 1978 finals in Argentina, well done Robbo 👏👏
November 19, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Always had a soft spot for Scotland at the World Cup since seeing them qualify at Anfield for the 1978 finals in Argentina, well done Robbo 👏👏
Unscientific but real world review of new Patagonia Torrentshell 3l jacket, after 5 hours in pretty heavy rain my base layer wasn't even damp, probably the first jacket I've ever had that's been that waterproof, even inside the pockets
November 14, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Unscientific but real world review of new Patagonia Torrentshell 3l jacket, after 5 hours in pretty heavy rain my base layer wasn't even damp, probably the first jacket I've ever had that's been that waterproof, even inside the pockets
During those first four seasons at Liverpool he was one of the best players on the planet
John scored a few Barnestormers in his time... Yes. Today is the great John Barnes' birthday! 🏴⚽🥳
November 7, 2025 at 7:09 AM
During those first four seasons at Liverpool he was one of the best players on the planet
Been a few players over the years who have just missed their peak when at the club, the likes of Babbel and Litmanen spring to mind, but this fella was the one I'd have enjoyed the most, an absolute artist #LFC
Thiago: "My time at Liverpool encompassed everything I look for in a club and everything I’d always loved. ❤️ #LFC #Liverpool #YNWA
October 16, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Been a few players over the years who have just missed their peak when at the club, the likes of Babbel and Litmanen spring to mind, but this fella was the one I'd have enjoyed the most, an absolute artist #LFC
Been fortunate to change my devices recently, S25 has replaced the larger S24 Ultra, love the smaller phone, like the old days 🤣 Bought a S11 Ultra 14.6 inch tablet with keyboard case which integrates perfectly with the phone. Finally a Garmin Fenix 8 51mm watch which is perfection
October 16, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Been fortunate to change my devices recently, S25 has replaced the larger S24 Ultra, love the smaller phone, like the old days 🤣 Bought a S11 Ultra 14.6 inch tablet with keyboard case which integrates perfectly with the phone. Finally a Garmin Fenix 8 51mm watch which is perfection
Why would any Liverpool fan care what Alan Shearer thinks about anything that involves his club, Newcastle. It's the same with all the ex Utd pundits and ex Arsenal players who spout shite about us to appeal to their clubs fan base #LFC
October 16, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Why would any Liverpool fan care what Alan Shearer thinks about anything that involves his club, Newcastle. It's the same with all the ex Utd pundits and ex Arsenal players who spout shite about us to appeal to their clubs fan base #LFC
I see loads of clips on X from accounts that show Liverpool in the 70's and 80's when I most enjoyed football, a time when sports science and the use of statistics hadn't developed levels of fitness and tactics that have increasingly stifled what I most loved about the game #football
So many people claimed to be bored by Guardiola-inspired possession football in Prem Lge — despite 📈 in no of goals.
This season? More direct play, set-piece goals up, loooong delays at corners, long throws galore — total goals significantly 📉.
Thrilling it ain’t
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
This season? More direct play, set-piece goals up, loooong delays at corners, long throws galore — total goals significantly 📉.
Thrilling it ain’t
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
Is this the football you want?
Those who would accuse Pep Guardiola of sucking the fun and creativity out of the game should be careful what they wish for
www.nytimes.com
October 16, 2025 at 8:42 AM
I see loads of clips on X from accounts that show Liverpool in the 70's and 80's when I most enjoyed football, a time when sports science and the use of statistics hadn't developed levels of fitness and tactics that have increasingly stifled what I most loved about the game #football
Reposted by Gary Stanford
Really important piece by @philippeauclair.bsky.social on how, even as Premier League clubs are supposed to be disengaging from Asian-facing bookies, they're lowering their standards to get every last drop of dubious cash.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Premier League clubs turn to hidden gambling partners to beat sponsorship ban
Aston Villa, Chelsea, Leeds and Nottingham Forest failed to respond to questions sent by the Guardian, while Sunderland refused to comment
www.theguardian.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Really important piece by @philippeauclair.bsky.social on how, even as Premier League clubs are supposed to be disengaging from Asian-facing bookies, they're lowering their standards to get every last drop of dubious cash.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
