John Fernandez
@jwf94.bsky.social
Interests - People, Politics, Law, Europe, Ukraine, cycling and SAFC #SAFC
#SAFC Granit Xhaka also in the team
Jurrien Timber and Gabriel Magalhaes have both been included in WhoScored’s Team of the Season so far for Europe’s Top-Five Leagues. dailycannon.com/2025/11/arse...
2 Arsenal players make European Team of the Season so far
Jurrien Timber and Gabriel Magalhaes have both been included in WhoScored's Team of the Season so far for Europe's Top-Five Leagues.
dailycannon.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:54 PM
#SAFC Granit Xhaka also in the team
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In the far right hellhole now called X, there was Follow Back Friday
I don’t know whether it exists here but am trying to push my followers (and following ) stats higher than their current dismal level.
At Twitter I had - still have - 2.6k followers, here fewer than 100.
Help! I will follow back
I don’t know whether it exists here but am trying to push my followers (and following ) stats higher than their current dismal level.
At Twitter I had - still have - 2.6k followers, here fewer than 100.
Help! I will follow back
October 31, 2025 at 8:02 PM
In the far right hellhole now called X, there was Follow Back Friday
I don’t know whether it exists here but am trying to push my followers (and following ) stats higher than their current dismal level.
At Twitter I had - still have - 2.6k followers, here fewer than 100.
Help! I will follow back
I don’t know whether it exists here but am trying to push my followers (and following ) stats higher than their current dismal level.
At Twitter I had - still have - 2.6k followers, here fewer than 100.
Help! I will follow back
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![Cartoon by Stephen Collins for the Guardian.
[Scene is BBC BREAKFAST with two presenters and a guest on the sofa].
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PRESENTER:
Now - some disturbing new research has shown
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PRESENTER:
that as many as 10 non-Reform political parties may currently operating ‘under the radar’ across the UK.
[Show on screen logos for Greens, Lib Dems, Conservatives
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PRESENTER:
In the studio to discuss this, Nigel Farage
[We see the guest on the sofa is indeed Nigel Farage]
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PRESENTER:
Nigel, what’s your view?
FARAGE:
Well I think this very worrying.
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FARAGE:
And just another reason why we should ban all immigration.
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PRESENTER:
I won’t push back on that
FARAGE:
Absolutely!
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PRESENTER:
Funnily enough, this is what your new show’s about, isn’t it?
FARAGE:
Oop - plug time!
PRESENTER:
Ha ha
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FARAGE:
Yes it’s a 12-part BBC documentary called ‘In Search Of The Political Parties That Aren’t My One’.
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[Show on the TV screen Farage presenting a documentary series titled In Search Of The Political Parties That Aren’t My One. He is wearing his farmer's getup and looking dreamily at the UK from hillsides, visiting pubs and chatting with the locals, etc]
FARAGE:
It’s a really emotional journey
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FARAGE:
with lots of dreamy footage of me looking relatable...
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FARAGE:
as I answer the question:
*Am I the only option for Britain?*
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[Cut back to studio]
PRESENTER:
I won’t push back on that
FARAGE:
Absolutely!
[ends]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4m3we4apbjayclzcnhwe3pfp/bafkreidseyojvyqngmitl76iafvvbvgg4a3i7a26642c2c3gacoi7pwtbi@jpeg)
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Dear SAFC Supporters
From the bottom of my heart: THANK YOU
It is 10 years that we founded the Supporter Branch and I am proud that we organized a fan party with 300 of you
We are proud to make new friends and to see you all again
Martin "the German"
Chairman
From the bottom of my heart: THANK YOU
It is 10 years that we founded the Supporter Branch and I am proud that we organized a fan party with 300 of you
We are proud to make new friends and to see you all again
Martin "the German"
Chairman
August 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Dear SAFC Supporters
From the bottom of my heart: THANK YOU
It is 10 years that we founded the Supporter Branch and I am proud that we organized a fan party with 300 of you
We are proud to make new friends and to see you all again
Martin "the German"
Chairman
From the bottom of my heart: THANK YOU
It is 10 years that we founded the Supporter Branch and I am proud that we organized a fan party with 300 of you
We are proud to make new friends and to see you all again
Martin "the German"
Chairman
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What an utter absurdity our Home Secretary has created -
Destroying British free speech, right to protest and with it undermining democracy.
It is not for the government to terrorise the public for political opinions they don’t want to hear.
Destroying British free speech, right to protest and with it undermining democracy.
It is not for the government to terrorise the public for political opinions they don’t want to hear.
August 10, 2025 at 6:24 AM
What an utter absurdity our Home Secretary has created -
Destroying British free speech, right to protest and with it undermining democracy.
It is not for the government to terrorise the public for political opinions they don’t want to hear.
Destroying British free speech, right to protest and with it undermining democracy.
It is not for the government to terrorise the public for political opinions they don’t want to hear.
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And if you're not in Camden OR Edinburgh my tour tickets are available here: www.livenation.co.uk/matt-green-t...
Matt Green Tickets, Tour and Concert Dates – www.livenation.co.uk
www.livenation.co.uk
August 6, 2025 at 11:10 AM
And if you're not in Camden OR Edinburgh my tour tickets are available here: www.livenation.co.uk/matt-green-t...
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Heatwave across large parts of Europe. If you're riding around France in summer and don't have a team car then www.eau-cyclisme.com website can be very useful, lists places where you can get drinking water for free
June 30, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Heatwave across large parts of Europe. If you're riding around France in summer and don't have a team car then www.eau-cyclisme.com website can be very useful, lists places where you can get drinking water for free
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I’m convinced this is how a bay leaf would talk
![Cartoon by Stephen Collins for the Guardian, here's the script:
[Scene is the inside of a SOUP. Some CARROTS and BITS OF BROCCOLI are floating around and a STOCK CUBE and a BAY LEAF have just been dropped in.]
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STOCK CUBE:
Alright lads - this is Bay Leaf.
My colleague from the spice rack.
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BROCCOLI:
Hi Bay Leaf
BAY LEAF:
Yuh yuh hi
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CARROTS:
You up for getting proper blended with us later, Bay Leaf?
BAY LEAF:
Nuh mate, getting scooped out before soup stage.
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CARROTS:
Oh! So… you’re not being eaten then?
BAY LEAF:
Eaten! Haha
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BAY LEAF:
Not allowed mate.
I’m afraid I’m a lil’ bit *toooo intense*...
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BAY LEAF:
Just here for the flavour hit.
Special forces, y’know.
That’s why there’s just one of me.
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BAY LEAF:
Over-deploy and you’d have this whole soup stiiinking of bay leaf…
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BAY LEAF:
You might wanna stand back actually.
This place is about to get preeetty bay leafy...
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[Silent pause]
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CARROTS:
Are you doing something
BAY LEAF:
Sure am mate.
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BAY LEAF:
Suuuuure am.
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BAY LEAF [Getting scooped out by chef’s spoon]:
You need training to perceive it.
CARROTS:
OK](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4m3we4apbjayclzcnhwe3pfp/bafkreibguu2d74i7v7yrkx2z5vsiluhrnkp2uayri2gmcm4gpl4d3dvlgq@jpeg)
June 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I’m convinced this is how a bay leaf would talk
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Felt compelled to write something about Luke O'Nien and his journey at Sunderland.
He has become the perfect antidote to the Rodwell, Gibson and Ndong era that preceded him and is now a club legend in my eyes.
Any shares appreciated ❤️
#SAFC
He has become the perfect antidote to the Rodwell, Gibson and Ndong era that preceded him and is now a club legend in my eyes.
Any shares appreciated ❤️
#SAFC
James Copley: How Luke O’Nien became anti-Jack Rodwell and a modern-day club icon
Luke O’Nien’s journey from potential Sunderland flop to club legend and double promotion winner is a real life Roy of the Rovers story
www.sunderlandecho.com
May 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Felt compelled to write something about Luke O'Nien and his journey at Sunderland.
He has become the perfect antidote to the Rodwell, Gibson and Ndong era that preceded him and is now a club legend in my eyes.
Any shares appreciated ❤️
#SAFC
He has become the perfect antidote to the Rodwell, Gibson and Ndong era that preceded him and is now a club legend in my eyes.
Any shares appreciated ❤️
#SAFC
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In-depth 1k-word article on Tommy Watson's move to Brighton and the various factors behind his decision.
Loads of information here - any RTs very much appreciated.
#SAFC | #BHAFC
Loads of information here - any RTs very much appreciated.
#SAFC | #BHAFC
Inside Watson’s £10m Sunderland decision, Harte's actions and Brighton’s plan
Everything you need to know about Tommy Watson’s move to Brighton plus how and why it happened
www.sunderlandecho.com
April 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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The only thing you ever need to read about Cummings is the @vizcomic.bsky.social cartoon. Perfect encapsulation of his character and work.
February 9, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The only thing you ever need to read about Cummings is the @vizcomic.bsky.social cartoon. Perfect encapsulation of his character and work.
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Not only am I absolutely done with January, I’m also pre-done with February and March
January 27, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Not only am I absolutely done with January, I’m also pre-done with February and March
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Visma goals:
Vingegaard = Tour/Vuelta, Simon Yates = Giro/Tour, PFP targeting the TDFF 100%, Marianne Vos aiming for MSR, and Wout and Olav Kooij also both heading to Giro.
Jonas targets Paris-Nice, Catalunya and Dauphiné too. Jorgenson keeps an almost identical programme
Source: Daniel Benson
Vingegaard = Tour/Vuelta, Simon Yates = Giro/Tour, PFP targeting the TDFF 100%, Marianne Vos aiming for MSR, and Wout and Olav Kooij also both heading to Giro.
Jonas targets Paris-Nice, Catalunya and Dauphiné too. Jorgenson keeps an almost identical programme
Source: Daniel Benson
January 14, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Visma goals:
Vingegaard = Tour/Vuelta, Simon Yates = Giro/Tour, PFP targeting the TDFF 100%, Marianne Vos aiming for MSR, and Wout and Olav Kooij also both heading to Giro.
Jonas targets Paris-Nice, Catalunya and Dauphiné too. Jorgenson keeps an almost identical programme
Source: Daniel Benson
Vingegaard = Tour/Vuelta, Simon Yates = Giro/Tour, PFP targeting the TDFF 100%, Marianne Vos aiming for MSR, and Wout and Olav Kooij also both heading to Giro.
Jonas targets Paris-Nice, Catalunya and Dauphiné too. Jorgenson keeps an almost identical programme
Source: Daniel Benson
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🇰🇵💀 Putin hides losses: how Russia drew North Korea into the war!
❗️Putin and Kim Jong-un signed an agreement on a "comprehensive strategic partnership", Russia and DPRK undertook to provide "mutual assistance" in the event of aggression.
Read more 👀👇
theukrainianreview.info/putin-hides-...
❗️Putin and Kim Jong-un signed an agreement on a "comprehensive strategic partnership", Russia and DPRK undertook to provide "mutual assistance" in the event of aggression.
Read more 👀👇
theukrainianreview.info/putin-hides-...
Putin hides losses: how Russia drew North Korea into the war
According to Ukraine news war North Korean officers are already in the occupied territories of Ukraine. This was announced by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at a press conference following the particip...
theukrainianreview.info
January 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
🇰🇵💀 Putin hides losses: how Russia drew North Korea into the war!
❗️Putin and Kim Jong-un signed an agreement on a "comprehensive strategic partnership", Russia and DPRK undertook to provide "mutual assistance" in the event of aggression.
Read more 👀👇
theukrainianreview.info/putin-hides-...
❗️Putin and Kim Jong-un signed an agreement on a "comprehensive strategic partnership", Russia and DPRK undertook to provide "mutual assistance" in the event of aggression.
Read more 👀👇
theukrainianreview.info/putin-hides-...
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Happy New Year from Ukraine, wherever in the world you are.
Let there be light!
Let there be light!
December 31, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Happy New Year from Ukraine, wherever in the world you are.
Let there be light!
Let there be light!
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I will be joining my colleagues at the Guardian and Observer who are on strike for 48 hours. I will check back in on Friday.
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December 4, 2024 at 8:45 AM
I will be joining my colleagues at the Guardian and Observer who are on strike for 48 hours. I will check back in on Friday.
bsky.app/profile/gonu...
bsky.app/profile/gonu...
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⭐️ James Copley's Sunderland U21 player ratings vs Man City as star man scores 9/10 but one 4/10 in thriller
#SAFC
#SAFC
James Copley's Sunderland U21 player ratings vs Man City as star man scores 9/10
Sunderland’s under-21s side returned to action against Manchester City in the Premier League 2 this weekend
www.sunderlandecho.com
November 30, 2024 at 1:59 PM
⭐️ James Copley's Sunderland U21 player ratings vs Man City as star man scores 9/10 but one 4/10 in thriller
#SAFC
#SAFC