Jon Kenward
@jon0110.bsky.social
Work in Telecoms, dabble in investing and support Leeds United
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Don't expect too much movement in the Premier League between now and May.
With studies showing that 77 per cent of the variance in final league standings is set by matchweek 10, many of this season's teams are already in the position they'll end up in next May.
@markcarey93.bsky.social
With studies showing that 77 per cent of the variance in final league standings is set by matchweek 10, many of this season's teams are already in the position they'll end up in next May.
@markcarey93.bsky.social
How settled is the Premier League table after 10 games? More than you might think
We tend to place greater stock in the league table after 10 games — but maybe it is because, deep down, we know just how much it reveals
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Don't expect too much movement in the Premier League between now and May.
With studies showing that 77 per cent of the variance in final league standings is set by matchweek 10, many of this season's teams are already in the position they'll end up in next May.
@markcarey93.bsky.social
With studies showing that 77 per cent of the variance in final league standings is set by matchweek 10, many of this season's teams are already in the position they'll end up in next May.
@markcarey93.bsky.social
A great article for those Leeds fans not old enough to remember the 1975 European Cup final.
#LUFC #MOT #ALAW #Leeds
www.thetimes.com/article/8c6b...
#LUFC #MOT #ALAW #Leeds
www.thetimes.com/article/8c6b...
Paris 75: a brutal but poignant Leeds United time capsule of true fandom
The 1975 European Cup final resulted in a riot and a ban and a chant for Leeds United. Harvey Marcus’s revealing film looks at how game has changed in 50 years
www.thetimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:12 AM
A great article for those Leeds fans not old enough to remember the 1975 European Cup final.
#LUFC #MOT #ALAW #Leeds
www.thetimes.com/article/8c6b...
#LUFC #MOT #ALAW #Leeds
www.thetimes.com/article/8c6b...
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June 18, 2025: Sheffield United part company with Chris Wilder, and appoint Ruben Selles as his replacement.
September 15, 2025: Chris Wilder is appointed as Ruben Selles’ replacement.
Chris Wilder has returned to Sheffield United for a third spell as manager.
September 15, 2025: Chris Wilder is appointed as Ruben Selles’ replacement.
Chris Wilder has returned to Sheffield United for a third spell as manager.
September 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
June 18, 2025: Sheffield United part company with Chris Wilder, and appoint Ruben Selles as his replacement.
September 15, 2025: Chris Wilder is appointed as Ruben Selles’ replacement.
Chris Wilder has returned to Sheffield United for a third spell as manager.
September 15, 2025: Chris Wilder is appointed as Ruben Selles’ replacement.
Chris Wilder has returned to Sheffield United for a third spell as manager.
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Fulham 1-0 #LUFC: You better believe it
We learned nothing new in London about Leeds United's strengths and weaknesses, and that was the problem.
by @robconlon.bsky.social
We learned nothing new in London about Leeds United's strengths and weaknesses, and that was the problem.
by @robconlon.bsky.social
Fulham 1-0 Leeds United: You better believe it • The Square Ball
We learned nothing new about Leeds United strengths and weaknesses in London, and that was the problem.
thesquareball.net
September 15, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Fulham 1-0 #LUFC: You better believe it
We learned nothing new in London about Leeds United's strengths and weaknesses, and that was the problem.
by @robconlon.bsky.social
We learned nothing new in London about Leeds United's strengths and weaknesses, and that was the problem.
by @robconlon.bsky.social
If you've forgotten the format of the Champions League, with pool of 32 clubs, then Swiss Rambles's Substack article will help . . .
#ChampionsLeague
#EuropaLeague
#ConferenceLeague
#FootballFinance
#UEFA
open.substack.com/pub/swissram...
#ChampionsLeague
#EuropaLeague
#ConferenceLeague
#FootballFinance
#UEFA
open.substack.com/pub/swissram...
open.substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
If you've forgotten the format of the Champions League, with pool of 32 clubs, then Swiss Rambles's Substack article will help . . .
#ChampionsLeague
#EuropaLeague
#ConferenceLeague
#FootballFinance
#UEFA
open.substack.com/pub/swissram...
#ChampionsLeague
#EuropaLeague
#ConferenceLeague
#FootballFinance
#UEFA
open.substack.com/pub/swissram...
The key to any article, posting or opinion is providing the data that backs it up.
Fraser Nelson and his team at The Times have produced data from the NHS detailing falling injuries from knife crime and firearms.
Draw your own conclusions
#UKCrime #knifecrime
open.substack.com/pub/fraserne...
Fraser Nelson and his team at The Times have produced data from the NHS detailing falling injuries from knife crime and firearms.
Draw your own conclusions
#UKCrime #knifecrime
open.substack.com/pub/fraserne...
September 13, 2025 at 9:18 AM
The key to any article, posting or opinion is providing the data that backs it up.
Fraser Nelson and his team at The Times have produced data from the NHS detailing falling injuries from knife crime and firearms.
Draw your own conclusions
#UKCrime #knifecrime
open.substack.com/pub/fraserne...
Fraser Nelson and his team at The Times have produced data from the NHS detailing falling injuries from knife crime and firearms.
Draw your own conclusions
#UKCrime #knifecrime
open.substack.com/pub/fraserne...
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Every 90 minutes, someone in the UK takes their own life. Leeds United and @PremierLeague are working with Samaritans to provide support for fans that need it most.
You support us, let us support you.
#lufc
#TogetherAgainstSuicide #InsideMatters
www.premierleague.com/en/footballa...
You support us, let us support you.
#lufc
#TogetherAgainstSuicide #InsideMatters
www.premierleague.com/en/footballa...
September 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Every 90 minutes, someone in the UK takes their own life. Leeds United and @PremierLeague are working with Samaritans to provide support for fans that need it most.
You support us, let us support you.
#lufc
#TogetherAgainstSuicide #InsideMatters
www.premierleague.com/en/footballa...
You support us, let us support you.
#lufc
#TogetherAgainstSuicide #InsideMatters
www.premierleague.com/en/footballa...
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𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 🕵️
The transfer window may be closed, but that doesn't mean there aren't still opportunities to bring in new players.
Here, we've identified six free agents who still have big ambitions or could potentially offer some value...
theanalyst.com/articles/fre...
The transfer window may be closed, but that doesn't mean there aren't still opportunities to bring in new players.
Here, we've identified six free agents who still have big ambitions or could potentially offer some value...
theanalyst.com/articles/fre...
Six Free Agents Who Could Still Be Shrewd Signings | Opta Analyst
The transfer window may have closed, but free agents can still be signed. Here, we've identified a few who could be worth a punt.
theanalyst.com
September 5, 2025 at 3:22 PM
𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 🕵️
The transfer window may be closed, but that doesn't mean there aren't still opportunities to bring in new players.
Here, we've identified six free agents who still have big ambitions or could potentially offer some value...
theanalyst.com/articles/fre...
The transfer window may be closed, but that doesn't mean there aren't still opportunities to bring in new players.
Here, we've identified six free agents who still have big ambitions or could potentially offer some value...
theanalyst.com/articles/fre...
Interesting article in The Times, which suggests that mid-ranking clubs in the EPL will eventually fail in their quest to permanently replace players that are bought by the top 6.
Not sure I agree . . .
#EPL #Transfers #Football
www.thetimes.com/article/9a59...
Not sure I agree . . .
#EPL #Transfers #Football
www.thetimes.com/article/9a59...
Premier League eating itself by pillaging talent from within
Asset-stripped middle clubs’ ability to regenerate is main engine of top flight’s spectacular appeal — but lessons from Spain show that it isn’t sustainable
www.thetimes.com
September 5, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Interesting article in The Times, which suggests that mid-ranking clubs in the EPL will eventually fail in their quest to permanently replace players that are bought by the top 6.
Not sure I agree . . .
#EPL #Transfers #Football
www.thetimes.com/article/9a59...
Not sure I agree . . .
#EPL #Transfers #Football
www.thetimes.com/article/9a59...
For those that are interested in the finances behind the EPL, try Swiss Ramble's substack.
This summer's transfer spend was a record at £3.1bn, an increase of around 50% on last year's spend.
#EPL #transfers #footballfinances
open.substack.com/pub/swissram...
This summer's transfer spend was a record at £3.1bn, an increase of around 50% on last year's spend.
#EPL #transfers #footballfinances
open.substack.com/pub/swissram...
The Premier League's Record Transfer Spend
Long Hot Summer
open.substack.com
September 4, 2025 at 7:20 AM
For those that are interested in the finances behind the EPL, try Swiss Ramble's substack.
This summer's transfer spend was a record at £3.1bn, an increase of around 50% on last year's spend.
#EPL #transfers #footballfinances
open.substack.com/pub/swissram...
This summer's transfer spend was a record at £3.1bn, an increase of around 50% on last year's spend.
#EPL #transfers #footballfinances
open.substack.com/pub/swissram...
Some interesting write ups by Opta Analyst, including one on Anton Stach . . .
So far I haven't been overwhelmed by his performances, but happy to give him time to settle in.
#lufc #EPL
So far I haven't been overwhelmed by his performances, but happy to give him time to settle in.
#lufc #EPL
With the transfer window now closed, we’ve identified nine slightly less obvious Premier League signings that captured our imagination.
Don't worry, transfer fans. Only 121 days until the January window opens.
In the meantime, you can read this...
theanalyst.com/articles/pre...
Don't worry, transfer fans. Only 121 days until the January window opens.
In the meantime, you can read this...
theanalyst.com/articles/pre...
Transfer Window Wrapped: Nine Premier League Signings We're Excited About | Opta Analyst
With the transfer window done and dusted, we've identified nine slightly less obvious Premier League signings that captured our imagination.
theanalyst.com
September 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Courtesy of thetimes.com, graphic below detailing spend, receipts and net spend in the EPL this transfer window.
Leeds's net spend of £92m puts them 9th overall, so ahead of Chelsea, Villa and Newcastle.
Lack of receipts means most of the spend has to be financed by the owners
#EPL #transfers
Leeds's net spend of £92m puts them 9th overall, so ahead of Chelsea, Villa and Newcastle.
Lack of receipts means most of the spend has to be financed by the owners
#EPL #transfers
September 2, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Courtesy of thetimes.com, graphic below detailing spend, receipts and net spend in the EPL this transfer window.
Leeds's net spend of £92m puts them 9th overall, so ahead of Chelsea, Villa and Newcastle.
Lack of receipts means most of the spend has to be financed by the owners
#EPL #transfers
Leeds's net spend of £92m puts them 9th overall, so ahead of Chelsea, Villa and Newcastle.
Lack of receipts means most of the spend has to be financed by the owners
#EPL #transfers
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Desperate clutching-at-straws thought: could
Christian Eriksen be this team's Pablo? Assume he still lives in't North. Or should we just fork out for Brownhill's wages...? #lufc
Christian Eriksen be this team's Pablo? Assume he still lives in't North. Or should we just fork out for Brownhill's wages...? #lufc
September 2, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Desperate clutching-at-straws thought: could
Christian Eriksen be this team's Pablo? Assume he still lives in't North. Or should we just fork out for Brownhill's wages...? #lufc
Christian Eriksen be this team's Pablo? Assume he still lives in't North. Or should we just fork out for Brownhill's wages...? #lufc
I can't help but feel this is going to end badly for City . . .
Pep appears to have bought 2 goalkeepers, neither of whom would be described as being adept at playing out from the back.
#EPL #Goalkeepers #Donnarumma
www.thetimes.com/article/4eb1...
Pep appears to have bought 2 goalkeepers, neither of whom would be described as being adept at playing out from the back.
#EPL #Goalkeepers #Donnarumma
www.thetimes.com/article/4eb1...
Pep Guardiola loves keepers with good feet. So why sign Gianluigi Donnarumma?
The Italian thwarted English clubs in Champions League with shot-stopping, but was shown the door at PSG over distribution struggles and faces battle to adapt to Premier League after £26m move
www.thetimes.com
September 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
I can't help but feel this is going to end badly for City . . .
Pep appears to have bought 2 goalkeepers, neither of whom would be described as being adept at playing out from the back.
#EPL #Goalkeepers #Donnarumma
www.thetimes.com/article/4eb1...
Pep appears to have bought 2 goalkeepers, neither of whom would be described as being adept at playing out from the back.
#EPL #Goalkeepers #Donnarumma
www.thetimes.com/article/4eb1...
Extract below from Ray Dalio's interview with ft.com
“The great excesses that are now projected as a result of the new budget will likely cause a debt-induced heart attack in the relatively near future,” he said. “I’d say three years, give or take a year or two.”
Doesn't bode well for investors.
“The great excesses that are now projected as a result of the new budget will likely cause a debt-induced heart attack in the relatively near future,” he said. “I’d say three years, give or take a year or two.”
Doesn't bode well for investors.
Financial Times
News, analysis and opinion from the Financial Times on the latest in markets, economics and politics
ft.com
September 2, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Extract below from Ray Dalio's interview with ft.com
“The great excesses that are now projected as a result of the new budget will likely cause a debt-induced heart attack in the relatively near future,” he said. “I’d say three years, give or take a year or two.”
Doesn't bode well for investors.
“The great excesses that are now projected as a result of the new budget will likely cause a debt-induced heart attack in the relatively near future,” he said. “I’d say three years, give or take a year or two.”
Doesn't bode well for investors.
This looks like a 'must watch' for footie fans. Ever wondered what football players do with the massive salaries they command?
Danny Murphy, Craig Short, Rod Wallace and others, all fell foul of poor financial advice which caused them to lose millions of pounds.
Danny Murphy, Craig Short, Rod Wallace and others, all fell foul of poor financial advice which caused them to lose millions of pounds.
TV tonight: a former Liverpool player lifts the lid on a financial scandal
TV tonight: a former Liverpool player lifts the lid on a financial scandal
Former Premier League players reveal how dodgy dealings led to lost fortunes. Plus: a new season of Bake Off! Here’s what to watch this evening
www.theguardian.com
September 2, 2025 at 6:24 AM
This looks like a 'must watch' for footie fans. Ever wondered what football players do with the massive salaries they command?
Danny Murphy, Craig Short, Rod Wallace and others, all fell foul of poor financial advice which caused them to lose millions of pounds.
Danny Murphy, Craig Short, Rod Wallace and others, all fell foul of poor financial advice which caused them to lose millions of pounds.
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A bullish vow and pre-transfer window comments will haunt 49ers Enterprises after deadline disaster fails Farke.
#lufc
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/footba...
#lufc
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/footba...
Leeds United news: Bullish vow to haunt 49ers after deadline disaster fails Farke
Transfer deadline day ultimately passed without Leeds United strengthening their attack.
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
September 1, 2025 at 7:48 PM
A bullish vow and pre-transfer window comments will haunt 49ers Enterprises after deadline disaster fails Farke.
#lufc
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/footba...
#lufc
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Leeds United are in talks with Fulham over a move for Harry Wilson. Currently with Wales in Cardiff. Can play RW and has played inside. Involved in all three Fulham PL games so far.
Coincidentally there's a jet arriving from Cardiff at LBA later this afternoon.
#lufc
Coincidentally there's a jet arriving from Cardiff at LBA later this afternoon.
#lufc
September 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Leeds United are in talks with Fulham over a move for Harry Wilson. Currently with Wales in Cardiff. Can play RW and has played inside. Involved in all three Fulham PL games so far.
Coincidentally there's a jet arriving from Cardiff at LBA later this afternoon.
#lufc
Coincidentally there's a jet arriving from Cardiff at LBA later this afternoon.
#lufc
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I could now go on about how it took 3.5 years to get here, and how much the previous German government, and partly this one, failed to realize this simple fact.
But for now, let’s just be glad that the metaphorical floor of what must be done has finally been reached.
1/3
But for now, let’s just be glad that the metaphorical floor of what must be done has finally been reached.
1/3
September 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I could now go on about how it took 3.5 years to get here, and how much the previous German government, and partly this one, failed to realize this simple fact.
But for now, let’s just be glad that the metaphorical floor of what must be done has finally been reached.
1/3
But for now, let’s just be glad that the metaphorical floor of what must be done has finally been reached.
1/3
That's decisive action by Bayer Leverkusen. . .who have sacked ten Hag as manager after just 2 games into the new season.
This is in sharp constrast to the "shall we, shan't we" indecision of Man Utd executives, when faced with the same dilemma
#ETH #tenHag
www.thetimes.com/article/ec8b...
This is in sharp constrast to the "shall we, shan't we" indecision of Man Utd executives, when faced with the same dilemma
#ETH #tenHag
www.thetimes.com/article/ec8b...
Erik ten Hag sacked after Bayer Leverkusen’s summer of upheaval
After only two Bundesliga matches head coach is gone, exposing fragile leadership and costly departures
www.thetimes.com
September 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
That's decisive action by Bayer Leverkusen. . .who have sacked ten Hag as manager after just 2 games into the new season.
This is in sharp constrast to the "shall we, shan't we" indecision of Man Utd executives, when faced with the same dilemma
#ETH #tenHag
www.thetimes.com/article/ec8b...
This is in sharp constrast to the "shall we, shan't we" indecision of Man Utd executives, when faced with the same dilemma
#ETH #tenHag
www.thetimes.com/article/ec8b...
Man Utd were able to chalk up their first win of the new season.
The fact it was against newly promoted Burnley at home, and they relied upon a penalty in the 97th minute, shows the extent of their challenge this season.
#EPL #ManUtd
The fact it was against newly promoted Burnley at home, and they relied upon a penalty in the 97th minute, shows the extent of their challenge this season.
#EPL #ManUtd
𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐭𝐝 𝟑-𝟐 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐥𝐞𝐲
The penalty spot was Man Utd's friend this time as they got their first win of the season with their fourth-latest winning goal on record in the PL.
Ruben Amorim wanted a response to the Grimsby debacle, but did he get one?
theanalyst.com/articles/man...
The penalty spot was Man Utd's friend this time as they got their first win of the season with their fourth-latest winning goal on record in the PL.
Ruben Amorim wanted a response to the Grimsby debacle, but did he get one?
theanalyst.com/articles/man...
Man Utd 3-2 Burnley Stats: Fernandes Spot-On This Time as Wasteful United Just About Seal First Win of 2025-26 | Opta Analyst
Manchester United scraped their first win of the season at Old Trafford on Saturday. Look back with the best facts and Opta data in our Man Utd vs Burnley stats page.
theanalyst.com
August 31, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Given the recent performances of Onana and Bavindir, both of whom were at fault for goals against Grimsby and Burnley, you can understand why this has become a priority for Utd.
#EPL #ManUtd
#EPL #ManUtd
🚨 EXCL: Manchester United make new approach with Aston Villa for Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martínez. Talks remain ongoing for Senne Lammens while Man United want to be ready if deal collapses with less than 48h to go… …and new approach for Dibu took place with Villa + his camp.
August 31, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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With the Druzhba pipeline been constantly under attack and practically dead in the water, let us look over to the other big pipelines: Northern Lights / Yamal-Europe, as well its connected side links such the one leading to Vyborg and Ust-Luga.
August 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
With the Druzhba pipeline been constantly under attack and practically dead in the water, let us look over to the other big pipelines: Northern Lights / Yamal-Europe, as well its connected side links such the one leading to Vyborg and Ust-Luga.
I'm not sure I can see the benefit of this loan move for Buonanotte or Brighton. I fear he will spend most of the season keeping the bench warm at best . . .
He would have got more minutes at a newly promoted clubs like Leeds
#EPL #Bounanotte #ChelseaFC
He would have got more minutes at a newly promoted clubs like Leeds
#EPL #Bounanotte #ChelseaFC
🚨🔵 Facundo Buonanotte will undergo medical tests in London as new Chelsea player today. All documents are ready with Brighton for loan move.
August 31, 2025 at 7:01 AM
I'm not sure I can see the benefit of this loan move for Buonanotte or Brighton. I fear he will spend most of the season keeping the bench warm at best . . .
He would have got more minutes at a newly promoted clubs like Leeds
#EPL #Bounanotte #ChelseaFC
He would have got more minutes at a newly promoted clubs like Leeds
#EPL #Bounanotte #ChelseaFC