Josh
@jbralston.bsky.social
Reader in Christian-Muslim Relations at University of Edinburgh. Write on theology, politics, and inter-cultural (mis)understandings.
Sport used to be an escape from academia, but now major sports are shaped by the regions and religions that I study. COYS
Sport used to be an escape from academia, but now major sports are shaped by the regions and religions that I study. COYS
.12 against our two biggest rivals and only a wonder goal.
November 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM
.12 against our two biggest rivals and only a wonder goal.
We don't play Bayern at least
November 23, 2025 at 6:10 PM
We don't play Bayern at least
Yep. None of the higher press that worked so well at start of PSG
November 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Yep. None of the higher press that worked so well at start of PSG
had to get in to half only down 1. I get setting up defensively but as you said, there's no way to counter without passing, pace, or some possession. Argh.
November 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
had to get in to half only down 1. I get setting up defensively but as you said, there's no way to counter without passing, pace, or some possession. Argh.
it was only every going to be good if Spurs got the first goal. Had the Rice shot gone in, it would have been even worse.
November 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
it was only every going to be good if Spurs got the first goal. Had the Rice shot gone in, it would have been even worse.
Was there a single touch in their box that wasn't a header from a hoofed ball?
November 23, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Was there a single touch in their box that wasn't a header from a hoofed ball?
Left side has some options with Udogie and Odobert overlapping but we have to get ball up there.
November 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Left side has some options with Udogie and Odobert overlapping but we have to get ball up there.
Was sure we were winning that Spring match at home with early Conte.
November 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Was sure we were winning that Spring match at home with early Conte.
either choice will be painful! What is more excruciating sitting through a seventh straight academic panel or watching the NLD?
November 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
either choice will be painful! What is more excruciating sitting through a seventh straight academic panel or watching the NLD?
FIFA and UEFA can try and recreate this with more and more matches, but a bit part of the drama is the jeopardy. More gams can't create the last minute beauty for Ireland and Scotland nor the heartbreak for Hungary and Denmark.
November 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM
FIFA and UEFA can try and recreate this with more and more matches, but a bit part of the drama is the jeopardy. More gams can't create the last minute beauty for Ireland and Scotland nor the heartbreak for Hungary and Denmark.
Let's see if they can hold on for 15 minutes now.
November 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Let's see if they can hold on for 15 minutes now.
maybe one day but too far from Edinburgh, especially with a teenager and tween!
November 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM
maybe one day but too far from Edinburgh, especially with a teenager and tween!