Matt Astbury
@mattastbury.bsky.social
Content Editor for DAZN News | Substack: mattastbury.substack.com | Views are mine, not my employer’s
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No Eubank Jr-Benn 2 for me this evening, finally got to see Inside Number 9 Stage Fright.
An incredible production, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are masters of their craft, go and see it if you can!
An incredible production, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are masters of their craft, go and see it if you can!
November 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
No Eubank Jr-Benn 2 for me this evening, finally got to see Inside Number 9 Stage Fright.
An incredible production, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are masters of their craft, go and see it if you can!
An incredible production, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are masters of their craft, go and see it if you can!
One final England match for the year, Serbia (h). #ThreeLions
November 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
One final England match for the year, Serbia (h). #ThreeLions
Sad to see the demolition of the San Siro in Milan going ahead.
Very lucky to have visited when England played Italy in the Nations League there in September 2022.
Very lucky to have visited when England played Italy in the Nations League there in September 2022.
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Sad to see the demolition of the San Siro in Milan going ahead.
Very lucky to have visited when England played Italy in the Nations League there in September 2022.
Very lucky to have visited when England played Italy in the Nations League there in September 2022.
Never thought I’d see the day, all caught up when it comes to podcasts.
Albeit it will last for around 24 hours…
Albeit it will last for around 24 hours…
October 12, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Never thought I’d see the day, all caught up when it comes to podcasts.
Albeit it will last for around 24 hours…
Albeit it will last for around 24 hours…
The algorithm must be broken if it couldn’t detect 14 million people trying to get Oasis tickets…
September 25, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The algorithm must be broken if it couldn’t detect 14 million people trying to get Oasis tickets…
September 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Heartbreaking news.
RIP Ricky Hatton, one of the greats in British boxing who amassed a passionate fanbase which shook Las Vegas to its core.
Thoughts are with his family and friends🕊️
RIP Ricky Hatton, one of the greats in British boxing who amassed a passionate fanbase which shook Las Vegas to its core.
Thoughts are with his family and friends🕊️
September 14, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Heartbreaking news.
RIP Ricky Hatton, one of the greats in British boxing who amassed a passionate fanbase which shook Las Vegas to its core.
Thoughts are with his family and friends🕊️
RIP Ricky Hatton, one of the greats in British boxing who amassed a passionate fanbase which shook Las Vegas to its core.
Thoughts are with his family and friends🕊️
Gambit Bistro in Valletta, some establishment.
September 13, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Gambit Bistro in Valletta, some establishment.
Gozo, boiling hot, but a lovely island.
September 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Gozo, boiling hot, but a lovely island.
First NFL Sunday of the 2025 season, let the rollercoaster begin!
September 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
First NFL Sunday of the 2025 season, let the rollercoaster begin!
The new NFL season is so back.
September 5, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The new NFL season is so back.
Donnarumma's move to Manchester City was confirmed this morning with Ederson heading to Fenerbahce.
It's an interesting move by the Blues and adds another element of chaos to City's current struggles.
My piece for DAZN News. #ManCity
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It's an interesting move by the Blues and adds another element of chaos to City's current struggles.
My piece for DAZN News. #ManCity
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September 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Donnarumma's move to Manchester City was confirmed this morning with Ederson heading to Fenerbahce.
It's an interesting move by the Blues and adds another element of chaos to City's current struggles.
My piece for DAZN News. #ManCity
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It's an interesting move by the Blues and adds another element of chaos to City's current struggles.
My piece for DAZN News. #ManCity
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New column for DAZN News on Transfer Deadline Day.
Manchester City's impending new signing, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, and why his arrival could work against the struggling squad. #ManCity
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Manchester City's impending new signing, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, and why his arrival could work against the struggling squad. #ManCity
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September 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
New column for DAZN News on Transfer Deadline Day.
Manchester City's impending new signing, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, and why his arrival could work against the struggling squad. #ManCity
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Manchester City's impending new signing, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, and why his arrival could work against the struggling squad. #ManCity
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Song for the Dead also remains one of the best songs to close a gig with.
August 28, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Song for the Dead also remains one of the best songs to close a gig with.
After years of manifesting, Queens of the Stone Age finally played Sheffield.
What a night!
What a night!
August 28, 2025 at 8:18 AM
After years of manifesting, Queens of the Stone Age finally played Sheffield.
What a night!
What a night!
It’s good to have The Maccabees back.
They were unreal in Manchester last night, the set was banger after banger.
They were unreal in Manchester last night, the set was banger after banger.
August 22, 2025 at 10:39 AM
It’s good to have The Maccabees back.
They were unreal in Manchester last night, the set was banger after banger.
They were unreal in Manchester last night, the set was banger after banger.
A preview of this weekend's Premier League action.
- Thomas Frank's first 'Big Six' test
- An early relegation six pointer
- UEFA Court Case Derby
- The next chapter of the Alexander Isak transfer saga
My piece for DAZN News.
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- Thomas Frank's first 'Big Six' test
- An early relegation six pointer
- UEFA Court Case Derby
- The next chapter of the Alexander Isak transfer saga
My piece for DAZN News.
www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/f...
August 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A preview of this weekend's Premier League action.
- Thomas Frank's first 'Big Six' test
- An early relegation six pointer
- UEFA Court Case Derby
- The next chapter of the Alexander Isak transfer saga
My piece for DAZN News.
www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/f...
- Thomas Frank's first 'Big Six' test
- An early relegation six pointer
- UEFA Court Case Derby
- The next chapter of the Alexander Isak transfer saga
My piece for DAZN News.
www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/f...
Yep, Tijjani Reijnders is the real deal after his Premier League debut on Saturday against Wolves.
City won 4-0 and the Dutchman was the star of the show.
My piece for DAZN News. #ManCity
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City won 4-0 and the Dutchman was the star of the show.
My piece for DAZN News. #ManCity
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August 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Yep, Tijjani Reijnders is the real deal after his Premier League debut on Saturday against Wolves.
City won 4-0 and the Dutchman was the star of the show.
My piece for DAZN News. #ManCity
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City won 4-0 and the Dutchman was the star of the show.
My piece for DAZN News. #ManCity
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WBA featherweight champion Nick Ball should not be rushing to face Naoya Inoue next.
My piece for DAZN News. #Boxing
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My piece for DAZN News. #Boxing
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August 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
WBA featherweight champion Nick Ball should not be rushing to face Naoya Inoue next.
My piece for DAZN News. #Boxing
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My piece for DAZN News. #Boxing
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Happy Barclays Day to all who celebrate!
August 15, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Happy Barclays Day to all who celebrate!
Moses Itauma showed a different side to his character in a DAZN Face Off with Dillian Whyte, and he admitted that he's in a difficult situation ahead of the opening bell in Riyadh.
My piece for DAZN News. #ItaumaWhyte
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My piece for DAZN News. #ItaumaWhyte
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August 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Moses Itauma showed a different side to his character in a DAZN Face Off with Dillian Whyte, and he admitted that he's in a difficult situation ahead of the opening bell in Riyadh.
My piece for DAZN News. #ItaumaWhyte
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My piece for DAZN News. #ItaumaWhyte
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