Matt Merritt
@inthecheapseats.co.uk
Semi-pro rugby fan. Ice hockey nerd (Toronto Maple Leafs/Belfast Giants). Theatre lover. Book hoarder. Shakespeare nut.
✍️🏼RugbyPass, World Rugby & more.
✍️🏼RugbyPass, World Rugby & more.
Went to see Jon Batiste last night as part of Meltdown Festival.
Honestly one of the most impactful concerts I have ever seen. The man is phenomenal and the way he melds genres (and songs) has to be witnessed to be understood.
Honestly one of the most impactful concerts I have ever seen. The man is phenomenal and the way he melds genres (and songs) has to be witnessed to be understood.
June 22, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Went to see Jon Batiste last night as part of Meltdown Festival.
Honestly one of the most impactful concerts I have ever seen. The man is phenomenal and the way he melds genres (and songs) has to be witnessed to be understood.
Honestly one of the most impactful concerts I have ever seen. The man is phenomenal and the way he melds genres (and songs) has to be witnessed to be understood.
There are few signs that bring me as much joy as this...
Away for the next week, normal business resumes on the 16th.
Away for the next week, normal business resumes on the 16th.
June 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
There are few signs that bring me as much joy as this...
Away for the next week, normal business resumes on the 16th.
Away for the next week, normal business resumes on the 16th.
The full roster for @Adam27Keefe's testimonial is now in place, featuring current and former @BelfastGiants, some NHL stars and a few family members too.
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📸courtesy of Press Eye
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📸courtesy of Press Eye
May 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The full roster for @Adam27Keefe's testimonial is now in place, featuring current and former @BelfastGiants, some NHL stars and a few family members too.
sitinthecheapseats.blogspot.com/2025/05/full...
📸courtesy of Press Eye
sitinthecheapseats.blogspot.com/2025/05/full...
📸courtesy of Press Eye
Hockey two nights in a row... I could get used to this.
May 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Hockey two nights in a row... I could get used to this.
Jack Jacome returns for a second season at Guildford Flames.
“He is a guy who puts every bit of energy that he has into every moment of every shift and he generates a lot of success just on sheer effort.” - head coach Paul Dixon
#EIHL
📸: John Uwins
“He is a guy who puts every bit of energy that he has into every moment of every shift and he generates a lot of success just on sheer effort.” - head coach Paul Dixon
#EIHL
📸: John Uwins
May 14, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Jack Jacome returns for a second season at Guildford Flames.
“He is a guy who puts every bit of energy that he has into every moment of every shift and he generates a lot of success just on sheer effort.” - head coach Paul Dixon
#EIHL
📸: John Uwins
“He is a guy who puts every bit of energy that he has into every moment of every shift and he generates a lot of success just on sheer effort.” - head coach Paul Dixon
#EIHL
📸: John Uwins
If you see this, post a beach photo from your phone.
St Ives Harbour
St Ives Harbour
May 14, 2025 at 7:18 AM
If you see this, post a beach photo from your phone.
St Ives Harbour
St Ives Harbour
I wrote a thing for RugbyPass and it's Lions related (sorry).
My take on what a women's British & Irish Lions starting 15 might look like based on performances is in this year's 6 Nations.
www.rugbypass.com/news/who-wou...
My take on what a women's British & Irish Lions starting 15 might look like based on performances is in this year's 6 Nations.
www.rugbypass.com/news/who-wou...
May 13, 2025 at 4:48 AM
I wrote a thing for RugbyPass and it's Lions related (sorry).
My take on what a women's British & Irish Lions starting 15 might look like based on performances is in this year's 6 Nations.
www.rugbypass.com/news/who-wou...
My take on what a women's British & Irish Lions starting 15 might look like based on performances is in this year's 6 Nations.
www.rugbypass.com/news/who-wou...
Cheesy Marvel comics never steer me wrong...
May 7, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Cheesy Marvel comics never steer me wrong...
At the Old Vic tonight to see The Brightening Air.
I love Connor McPherson's plays, his dialogue is musical.
This play stars Chris O'Dowd but I'm most excited to see the brilliant Rosie Sheehy.
#theatre
I love Connor McPherson's plays, his dialogue is musical.
This play stars Chris O'Dowd but I'm most excited to see the brilliant Rosie Sheehy.
#theatre
May 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
At the Old Vic tonight to see The Brightening Air.
I love Connor McPherson's plays, his dialogue is musical.
This play stars Chris O'Dowd but I'm most excited to see the brilliant Rosie Sheehy.
#theatre
I love Connor McPherson's plays, his dialogue is musical.
This play stars Chris O'Dowd but I'm most excited to see the brilliant Rosie Sheehy.
#theatre
it's a texture thing... Can't tolerate potato texture.
Here's a haggis pie pic for your viewing pleasure.
Here's a haggis pie pic for your viewing pleasure.
May 1, 2025 at 4:59 PM
it's a texture thing... Can't tolerate potato texture.
Here's a haggis pie pic for your viewing pleasure.
Here's a haggis pie pic for your viewing pleasure.
Work day done and I'm on the sofa watching Team GB #icehockey take on Romania.
Fun game so far.
Fun game so far.
April 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Work day done and I'm on the sofa watching Team GB #icehockey take on Romania.
Fun game so far.
Fun game so far.
Open your ears, for which of you will stop
The vent of hearing when loud Rumour speaks?
#HenryIV part 2, #ShakespeareSunday
The vent of hearing when loud Rumour speaks?
#HenryIV part 2, #ShakespeareSunday
April 27, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Open your ears, for which of you will stop
The vent of hearing when loud Rumour speaks?
#HenryIV part 2, #ShakespeareSunday
The vent of hearing when loud Rumour speaks?
#HenryIV part 2, #ShakespeareSunday
Today I've gone for one of these. Very nice!
April 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Today I've gone for one of these. Very nice!
The evolution of Premier 15s into the PWR has brought about many good things... Incrilementally better rugby, more exciting fixtures and increased coverage.
Not all change is progress though and I, for one, think the Player of The Match awards peaked way back when they gave these out!
Not all change is progress though and I, for one, think the Player of The Match awards peaked way back when they gave these out!
April 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The evolution of Premier 15s into the PWR has brought about many good things... Incrilementally better rugby, more exciting fixtures and increased coverage.
Not all change is progress though and I, for one, think the Player of The Match awards peaked way back when they gave these out!
Not all change is progress though and I, for one, think the Player of The Match awards peaked way back when they gave these out!
Will have another Belfast Giants interview available later this week, ahead of the EIHL playoff semi finals on Saturday.
This should be a fun one.
📸 William Cherry, Press Eye
This should be a fun one.
📸 William Cherry, Press Eye
April 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Will have another Belfast Giants interview available later this week, ahead of the EIHL playoff semi finals on Saturday.
This should be a fun one.
📸 William Cherry, Press Eye
This should be a fun one.
📸 William Cherry, Press Eye
Playoffs second leg and if last night is anything to go by, a fiery game ahead as Dundee Stars host Belfast Giants.
April 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Playoffs second leg and if last night is anything to go by, a fiery game ahead as Dundee Stars host Belfast Giants.
All set up in the "office" for Ireland v England in the Women's Six Nations.
April 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
All set up in the "office" for Ireland v England in the Women's Six Nations.
Saw these guys last week, supporting Ocean Colour Scene. They put on a hell of a live show, even had a guy live mixing their visuals.
April 11, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Saw these guys last week, supporting Ocean Colour Scene. They put on a hell of a live show, even had a guy live mixing their visuals.
Delighted to have discussed all things Belfast Giants with Jeff Baum yesterday.
Great to hear how the team are feeling after a gruelling season and with playoffs still to come.
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#belfastgiants #eihl
Great to hear how the team are feeling after a gruelling season and with playoffs still to come.
sitinthecheapseats.blogspot.com/2025/04/if-i...
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#belfastgiants #eihl
April 10, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Delighted to have discussed all things Belfast Giants with Jeff Baum yesterday.
Great to hear how the team are feeling after a gruelling season and with playoffs still to come.
sitinthecheapseats.blogspot.com/2025/04/if-i...
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#belfastgiants #eihl
Great to hear how the team are feeling after a gruelling season and with playoffs still to come.
sitinthecheapseats.blogspot.com/2025/04/if-i...
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#belfastgiants #eihl
While the headliners were as brilliant as expected, for me there was a lot fo joy in - finally - seeing Ash live.
Goldfinger, Burn Baby Burn, Lose Control, Girl From Mars... In a 40 minute set they nailed all the songs we wanted to hear and left the audience buzzing. A perfect support act!
Goldfinger, Burn Baby Burn, Lose Control, Girl From Mars... In a 40 minute set they nailed all the songs we wanted to hear and left the audience buzzing. A perfect support act!
March 26, 2025 at 5:35 AM
While the headliners were as brilliant as expected, for me there was a lot fo joy in - finally - seeing Ash live.
Goldfinger, Burn Baby Burn, Lose Control, Girl From Mars... In a 40 minute set they nailed all the songs we wanted to hear and left the audience buzzing. A perfect support act!
Goldfinger, Burn Baby Burn, Lose Control, Girl From Mars... In a 40 minute set they nailed all the songs we wanted to hear and left the audience buzzing. A perfect support act!
Had an awesome time last night seeing The Darkness, with support from Ash.
A hell of a show and right in the heart of town.
When my alarm went off at 4am I realised I might be too old for this behaviour though...
A hell of a show and right in the heart of town.
When my alarm went off at 4am I realised I might be too old for this behaviour though...
March 26, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Had an awesome time last night seeing The Darkness, with support from Ash.
A hell of a show and right in the heart of town.
When my alarm went off at 4am I realised I might be too old for this behaviour though...
A hell of a show and right in the heart of town.
When my alarm went off at 4am I realised I might be too old for this behaviour though...
Great news as the latest ticket sales figures for the Women's World Cup have dropped.
Based on current figures of around 400,000 total tickets this means 68% have sold so far.
If you've been on the fence about snapping some tickets up... Now is the time!
Based on current figures of around 400,000 total tickets this means 68% have sold so far.
If you've been on the fence about snapping some tickets up... Now is the time!
March 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Great news as the latest ticket sales figures for the Women's World Cup have dropped.
Based on current figures of around 400,000 total tickets this means 68% have sold so far.
If you've been on the fence about snapping some tickets up... Now is the time!
Based on current figures of around 400,000 total tickets this means 68% have sold so far.
If you've been on the fence about snapping some tickets up... Now is the time!
Just home (was getting a tattoo) and put the Women's 6 Nations on.
I think it's Ciara Griffin on co-comms but regardless, can they just commentate on my life please. What a gorgeous accent!
I think it's Ciara Griffin on co-comms but regardless, can they just commentate on my life please. What a gorgeous accent!
March 22, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Just home (was getting a tattoo) and put the Women's 6 Nations on.
I think it's Ciara Griffin on co-comms but regardless, can they just commentate on my life please. What a gorgeous accent!
I think it's Ciara Griffin on co-comms but regardless, can they just commentate on my life please. What a gorgeous accent!
Well, I think I've just about regained feeling in my hands after yesterdays PWR final at the StoneX. A cracking game with worthy winners in Gloucester-Hartpury.
March 17, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Well, I think I've just about regained feeling in my hands after yesterdays PWR final at the StoneX. A cracking game with worthy winners in Gloucester-Hartpury.