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Mike Foley
@mike-1861.bsky.social
CEO Wessex Trust. One time headteacher, history teacher. Now CPFC (1861), runner, reader, rugby, tennis, paddle boarder, vinyl….
Also a privilege

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December 3, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Parkrun, Bushy Park, 22/11/25.
What a privilege to run in alongside Paul Sinton-Hewitt and then to spend 10 minutes chatting to him in the funnel. An inspirational (and humble) leader.
December 3, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Full-time in Lublin and Palace have a first ever victory in a major European competition.

Palace 2-0 Dynamo Kyiv

The travelling supporters are absolutely loving this #CPFC
October 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
In the midst of great joy….
Crystal Palace’s appeal against their demotion to the Conference League has been rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

More ⤵️

🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
August 11, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Letter of the day (in the Times)
August 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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England simply will not be beaten.

They came from behind once again at Euro 2025 to beat Spain 3-1 on penalties and retain their European Championship crown.

An extraordinary achievement from Sarina Wiegman's team.
July 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM
New Chancellor elected at the University of Cambridge www.cam.ac.uk/news/new-cha...
New Chancellor elected at the University of Cambridge
Lord Chris Smith has been elected as the new Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.
www.cam.ac.uk
July 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
There is brilliant and then again there’s brilliant. If you can get a ticket get one. If not the balcony scene alone is worth the trip.
July 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Evidence of how far football has moved away from ordinary fans and the local community into the hands of billionaires who treat us like playthings to be discarded when we no longer serve their purpose.
A UEFA panel has recommended that Crystal Palace are denied entry to the Europa League next season after it found that the club breached the governing body’s rules on multi-club ownership.

@mattwoosie.bsky.social
July 11, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Thank you Alex Clark at @theguardian.com for this beautiful piece about THE STORY OF A HEART and the two extraordinary families at the core of the book 💗🫀

@womensprize.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
‘They entrusted me with their daughter’s memory’: Women’s prize winner Rachel Clarke on her story of a life-saving transplant
The Story of a Heart, which won this year’s award for nonfiction, tells how one child saved the life of another. The author talks about the amazing families involved, campaigning for a better NHS, and...
www.theguardian.com
June 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Today is The Story of a Heart paperback publication day! 🫀
June 5, 2025 at 1:52 PM
On top form last Friday at Westminster Hall, full of vigour and energy with a clear message: the status quo will not do, be bold.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
‘Saying Trump is dangerous is not enough’: Bernie Sanders on Biden, billionaires – and why the Democrats failed
The senator and twice Democratic presidential hopeful is on tour with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez trying to build a new progressive movement. He reveals why he thinks Republicans are scared to speak up a...
www.theguardian.com
June 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Wonderful performance!
May 31, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Just saw Gang of Three by @khanandsalinsky.bsky.social at the Kings Head Theatre. Terrific play, great cast and script. If you can grab a ticket, go!
May 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Was it really this time last week?❤️💙
May 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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The inside story of how Crystal Palace won the FA Cup, featuring:

🦅 Glasner’s pastry scare
🦅 A tearjerking tifo
🦅 A pair of Stoke City cufflinks
🦅 Henderson’s homework (and an eerie premonition)
🦅 Hugs in the Royal Box
🦅 Parish leading the singalongs

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How Crystal Palace won the FA Cup: A tearjerking tifo, lucky cufflinks and Glasner’s masterplan
The most glorious day in Crystal Palace's history was a long time coming – and a result of meticulous planning
www.nytimes.com
May 19, 2025 at 7:59 AM