Graham Bell
@grahambell66.bsky.social
Just an ordinary sports lover and news follower, hoping to find some normality and fun times again, on a sensible social platform. Working the spreadsheets, Saintsfc, running and walking in the Herefordshire hills is what life is all about.
Shout out to those of there in November 1985 when Everton rained on our centenary match. Would be nice to take revenge 40 years later. Not that I am bitter, the 85 Everton team was quite a good one. #saintsfc
May 11, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Shout out to those of there in November 1985 when Everton rained on our centenary match. Would be nice to take revenge 40 years later. Not that I am bitter, the 85 Everton team was quite a good one. #saintsfc
Bang goes the unbeaten run, and relegation to pot, thank god that’s over, oh wait still 7 games to go and lose. If anyone mentions the need to be professional for the remainder of the season, I think I’ll scream and ask what about for the first 31 games!. #saintsfc
April 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Bang goes the unbeaten run, and relegation to pot, thank god that’s over, oh wait still 7 games to go and lose. If anyone mentions the need to be professional for the remainder of the season, I think I’ll scream and ask what about for the first 31 games!. #saintsfc
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In my latest Guardian column I breakdown Reform’s threat to Wales.
“Make no mistake, the answer to none of Wales’s complex and deeply rooted challenges is Nigel Farage and his former company, now party”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“Make no mistake, the answer to none of Wales’s complex and deeply rooted challenges is Nigel Farage and his former company, now party”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Reform UK would be a disaster for Wales – but its rivals have left the door wide open | Will Hayward
Labour mismanagement of Welsh public services and an unambitious Conservative party are a gift to Nigel Farage, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward
www.theguardian.com
March 17, 2025 at 10:19 AM
In my latest Guardian column I breakdown Reform’s threat to Wales.
“Make no mistake, the answer to none of Wales’s complex and deeply rooted challenges is Nigel Farage and his former company, now party”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“Make no mistake, the answer to none of Wales’s complex and deeply rooted challenges is Nigel Farage and his former company, now party”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Quiet Bits Out Loud: my SKETCH of Today in Nigel Farage finally saying what he means. thecritic.co.uk/the-...
The sketchwriter’s gift | Robert Hutton | The Critic Magazine
Kemi Badenoch rose in the House of Commons to challenge the prime minister with a vast range of possible targets. The cost of government borrowing had risen to the highest level since the financial…
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January 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The Quiet Bits Out Loud: my SKETCH of Today in Nigel Farage finally saying what he means. thecritic.co.uk/the-...
Having slept on it,I still have no words to describe yesterday. After 50+years of supporting, I’ve learnt not to get too excited or too depressed it’s just football. it’s time to act rationally and walk away from the addiction until it provides the adrenaline sport is designed to provide. #saintsfc
January 5, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Having slept on it,I still have no words to describe yesterday. After 50+years of supporting, I’ve learnt not to get too excited or too depressed it’s just football. it’s time to act rationally and walk away from the addiction until it provides the adrenaline sport is designed to provide. #saintsfc
In the end it wasn’t the style or mistakes that put the nail in the coffin, the players did for him. Some not good enough, many lost confidence in their manager/teammates and some just turning up and going through the motions. Recent criticisms of detail mistakes came back to bite #saintsfc
December 16, 2024 at 5:57 AM
In the end it wasn’t the style or mistakes that put the nail in the coffin, the players did for him. Some not good enough, many lost confidence in their manager/teammates and some just turning up and going through the motions. Recent criticisms of detail mistakes came back to bite #saintsfc
@thehistoryguy.bsky.social great pod today,Dan!! Was vaguely aware of fascist sympathies in 1930’s USA, but wow this pulled back to covers for me, and helps make so much sense of recent political events. Fascinating, just fascinating. will definitely give @maddow.bsky.social a follow. Thanks!
December 6, 2024 at 6:05 AM
@thehistoryguy.bsky.social great pod today,Dan!! Was vaguely aware of fascist sympathies in 1930’s USA, but wow this pulled back to covers for me, and helps make so much sense of recent political events. Fascinating, just fascinating. will definitely give @maddow.bsky.social a follow. Thanks!
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This poll about another EU referendum isn't going quite the way the Daily Express thought at the moment.
POLL: Do you agree with Carol Vorderman that there should be a referendum on rejoining the EU?
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November 26, 2024 at 7:31 AM
This poll about another EU referendum isn't going quite the way the Daily Express thought at the moment.
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I got a bit suspicious when I saw that Keir Starmer had signed 584 times.
They just made on- line petitions worthless, that is all they have achieved.
Musk has his grubby fingers all over this too.
They just made on- line petitions worthless, that is all they have achieved.
Musk has his grubby fingers all over this too.
November 25, 2024 at 3:33 AM
I got a bit suspicious when I saw that Keir Starmer had signed 584 times.
They just made on- line petitions worthless, that is all they have achieved.
Musk has his grubby fingers all over this too.
They just made on- line petitions worthless, that is all they have achieved.
Musk has his grubby fingers all over this too.
Strangerland audio complete @jonsopel1.bsky.social. Enjoyed that, and felt like the right time to stop and take stock of the changing times we are living through.
November 20, 2024 at 7:31 AM
Strangerland audio complete @jonsopel1.bsky.social. Enjoyed that, and felt like the right time to stop and take stock of the changing times we are living through.
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November 18, 2024 at 12:11 PM
great news everyone #saintsfc related. The main man @bigadamsport.bsky.social is here. At least I hope it’s him and not a parody account😉.
November 18, 2024 at 9:44 PM
great news everyone #saintsfc related. The main man @bigadamsport.bsky.social is here. At least I hope it’s him and not a parody account😉.
Great weekend, gained so many new followers, on our walk today, too.
November 17, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Great weekend, gained so many new followers, on our walk today, too.
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Lots of over-the-top coverage right now about the £1m cap on inheritance tax agricultural property relief (APR).
Quick thread:
Quick thread:
October 31, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Lots of over-the-top coverage right now about the £1m cap on inheritance tax agricultural property relief (APR).
Quick thread:
Quick thread:
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"Farmers should suck it up."
@matthew-wright.bsky.social doesn't hold back in his debate with the head of the National Farmers' Union.
@matthew-wright.bsky.social doesn't hold back in his debate with the head of the National Farmers' Union.
November 17, 2024 at 1:51 PM
"Farmers should suck it up."
@matthew-wright.bsky.social doesn't hold back in his debate with the head of the National Farmers' Union.
@matthew-wright.bsky.social doesn't hold back in his debate with the head of the National Farmers' Union.
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So proud to have played my part in this @BBCTwo documentary on the history of immigration in this country, the political challenge, the contribution of the media, which has often been malicious. Three PMs take part in this. It is a major piece of television. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Immigration: How British Politics Failed - Series 1: Episode 1
Revealing who and what made immigration unignorable for New Labour and Cameron’s Tories. Blair, Cameron, Farage, migrant activists and government and media insiders go on record.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2024 at 10:37 PM
So proud to have played my part in this @BBCTwo documentary on the history of immigration in this country, the political challenge, the contribution of the media, which has often been malicious. Three PMs take part in this. It is a major piece of television. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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November 15, 2024 at 12:31 PM
What a great and uplifting #desertislandsisc with Ian Wright this morning. Can’t help feeling love for this man. whatever your creed, culture or club give it a listen, you’ll be inspired to keep doing whatever you are doing, life will get better.
November 15, 2024 at 10:22 AM
What a great and uplifting #desertislandsisc with Ian Wright this morning. Can’t help feeling love for this man. whatever your creed, culture or club give it a listen, you’ll be inspired to keep doing whatever you are doing, life will get better.
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Alan Shearer hopes Southampton will give Russell Martin more time.
#SaintsFC
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#SaintsFC
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Shearer: 'I hope Saints give Martin longer to try and improve their position'
Alan Shearer believes Southampton FC should give Russell Martin more time to "improve" their standing in the Premier League.
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November 14, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Alan Shearer hopes Southampton will give Russell Martin more time.
#SaintsFC
www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/247241...
#SaintsFC
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It’s happening, and Piers stays put, what more could we ask
November 13, 2024 at 9:43 PM
It’s happening, and Piers stays put, what more could we ask
Going to be a long season, but have to hold to the strategy. Would honestly prefer to be in the championship that put up with this fix up. #saintsfc
November 9, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Going to be a long season, but have to hold to the strategy. Would honestly prefer to be in the championship that put up with this fix up. #saintsfc
Let’s go! Feels like this could the start of something. Hopefully not another false dawn. Happy to wait whilst other catch up. #newbie #welcome #nothingtolose
August 13, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Let’s go! Feels like this could the start of something. Hopefully not another false dawn. Happy to wait whilst other catch up. #newbie #welcome #nothingtolose