Tony Taylor
@itstonyt10.bsky.social
Ex-ping pongist. Half Man Half Biscuit aficionado. MCFC since 1970.
Can confirm this absolutely true. When discussing the forthcoming Marty Supreme film - which I'm very much looking forward to - with my mate earlier, I casually used the name 'Tiffany Chevrolet' and he didn't bat an eyelid.
November 15, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Can confirm this absolutely true. When discussing the forthcoming Marty Supreme film - which I'm very much looking forward to - with my mate earlier, I casually used the name 'Tiffany Chevrolet' and he didn't bat an eyelid.
I used to play in the same football team as the lad on the receiving end of this shocking incident. It's fair to say he's milked it a bit over the years and I suppose you can't blame him. Still, it must feel strange to have a lifelong claim to fame of being a dartboard in human form.
November 13, 2025 at 12:26 PM
I used to play in the same football team as the lad on the receiving end of this shocking incident. It's fair to say he's milked it a bit over the years and I suppose you can't blame him. Still, it must feel strange to have a lifelong claim to fame of being a dartboard in human form.
The new Carol Morley film is currently being shot literally round the corner from our house. I'm a fan of Carol's stuff and, though I haven't read the book, really looking forward to this one.
November 12, 2025 at 11:26 AM
The new Carol Morley film is currently being shot literally round the corner from our house. I'm a fan of Carol's stuff and, though I haven't read the book, really looking forward to this one.
Over 60s concession price of £117, inc 3 complimentary tickets and £20 merch voucher! It's a great vibe, I love it.
November 11, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Over 60s concession price of £117, inc 3 complimentary tickets and £20 merch voucher! It's a great vibe, I love it.
As Christmas approaches I often think of poor John Sheridan, and whether or not he's now in the happy position of being able to buy his kids a present or two.
November 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
As Christmas approaches I often think of poor John Sheridan, and whether or not he's now in the happy position of being able to buy his kids a present or two.
Worth remembering.
November 6, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Worth remembering.
Why scrapping VAR for offside decisions should never ever be even considered. Well at least not while Haaland is still at City.
November 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Why scrapping VAR for offside decisions should never ever be even considered. Well at least not while Haaland is still at City.
Really enjoyed this sparkling debut and would be very surprised if a TV or big screen adaptation isn't on the horizon.
November 4, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Really enjoyed this sparkling debut and would be very surprised if a TV or big screen adaptation isn't on the horizon.
The Bookmark, Urmston, Jan/Feb 1972. Bought for 50p, aged 8, after being bedazzled by the Gibb bros on TotP.
Will have been consigned to the dustbin of history (or just the dustbin) in the ground zero purge of 1977/78.
Will have been consigned to the dustbin of history (or just the dustbin) in the ground zero purge of 1977/78.
November 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The Bookmark, Urmston, Jan/Feb 1972. Bought for 50p, aged 8, after being bedazzled by the Gibb bros on TotP.
Will have been consigned to the dustbin of history (or just the dustbin) in the ground zero purge of 1977/78.
Will have been consigned to the dustbin of history (or just the dustbin) in the ground zero purge of 1977/78.
A numbered 'Thru the Flowers'! Great stuff. It's just been treated to a 40th anniversary 'reimagining'.
November 2, 2025 at 1:18 PM
A numbered 'Thru the Flowers'! Great stuff. It's just been treated to a 40th anniversary 'reimagining'.
Luckily, Erika loves the Prims too, and has agreed that spending Valentine's Night in Barcelona is a splendid idea. Hurrah!
October 27, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Luckily, Erika loves the Prims too, and has agreed that spending Valentine's Night in Barcelona is a splendid idea. Hurrah!
Frankie & The Heartstrings - Hunger (2011)
Superb debut from Sunderland's finest. Clearly 80s influenced (Orange Juice/Dexys/Smiths are reference points) but still managing to sound fresh and exhilarating. #RIPDaveHarper #5debutalbums1014
Superb debut from Sunderland's finest. Clearly 80s influenced (Orange Juice/Dexys/Smiths are reference points) but still managing to sound fresh and exhilarating. #RIPDaveHarper #5debutalbums1014
October 26, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Frankie & The Heartstrings - Hunger (2011)
Superb debut from Sunderland's finest. Clearly 80s influenced (Orange Juice/Dexys/Smiths are reference points) but still managing to sound fresh and exhilarating. #RIPDaveHarper #5debutalbums1014
Superb debut from Sunderland's finest. Clearly 80s influenced (Orange Juice/Dexys/Smiths are reference points) but still managing to sound fresh and exhilarating. #RIPDaveHarper #5debutalbums1014
My next-door neighbour @traincurator.bsky.social is as avid a Buzzcocks fan as I am, but considerably more artistic. This is last year's rather cool pumpkin effort.
October 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM
My next-door neighbour @traincurator.bsky.social is as avid a Buzzcocks fan as I am, but considerably more artistic. This is last year's rather cool pumpkin effort.
Without being aware of a single word of this, our prime minister was nevertheless happy to blithely tweet 'this is the wrong decision'. The man is demonstrably not fit for purpose.
October 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Without being aware of a single word of this, our prime minister was nevertheless happy to blithely tweet 'this is the wrong decision'. The man is demonstrably not fit for purpose.
Gave him the kick up the arse he needed!
October 21, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Gave him the kick up the arse he needed!
Pleased to report that the Priestnall Allotment & Garden Society Resistance is now up and running.
October 19, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Pleased to report that the Priestnall Allotment & Garden Society Resistance is now up and running.
Following Polanski's storming performance last week, tonight's #BBCQT promises to be equally entertaining. We have the very wonderful Ash Sarkar vs. Matthew Syed, who I know quite well and like, but has recently gone mad & declared Kemi Badenoch the answer to our problems. Should be interesting.
October 16, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Following Polanski's storming performance last week, tonight's #BBCQT promises to be equally entertaining. We have the very wonderful Ash Sarkar vs. Matthew Syed, who I know quite well and like, but has recently gone mad & declared Kemi Badenoch the answer to our problems. Should be interesting.
Lyrics from one of the best tracks on the two new Jim Bob albums. I'm guessing at the height of Carter USM fame, 'Man City' might not have necessarily entered James's head when searching for words to describe something enormous.
October 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Lyrics from one of the best tracks on the two new Jim Bob albums. I'm guessing at the height of Carter USM fame, 'Man City' might not have necessarily entered James's head when searching for words to describe something enormous.
Jim Bob makes consistently brilliant solo records, and these two, released simultaneously, are no exception. I liked Carter, but this stuff is far superior in my view.
October 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Jim Bob makes consistently brilliant solo records, and these two, released simultaneously, are no exception. I liked Carter, but this stuff is far superior in my view.
If you're that way inclined, you'll read this account of Frank Randle's rivalry with George Formby and hear Nigel Blackwell's voice.
October 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
If you're that way inclined, you'll read this account of Frank Randle's rivalry with George Formby and hear Nigel Blackwell's voice.
There's a comical irony in Badenoch describing English as a 'rip-off' degree the very next day after this debacle.
October 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
There's a comical irony in Badenoch describing English as a 'rip-off' degree the very next day after this debacle.
The Distractions - Nobody's Perfect (1980)
'Perhaps they were Stockport Merseybeat. They were a bit warped cabaret as well, as if Tony Christie had formed a punk group inspired by Elvis Costello and Jonathan Richman.' - Paul Morley
#5debutalbums8084
'Perhaps they were Stockport Merseybeat. They were a bit warped cabaret as well, as if Tony Christie had formed a punk group inspired by Elvis Costello and Jonathan Richman.' - Paul Morley
#5debutalbums8084
October 7, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The Distractions - Nobody's Perfect (1980)
'Perhaps they were Stockport Merseybeat. They were a bit warped cabaret as well, as if Tony Christie had formed a punk group inspired by Elvis Costello and Jonathan Richman.' - Paul Morley
#5debutalbums8084
'Perhaps they were Stockport Merseybeat. They were a bit warped cabaret as well, as if Tony Christie had formed a punk group inspired by Elvis Costello and Jonathan Richman.' - Paul Morley
#5debutalbums8084