Jamie Ralph
@modernlepra.bsky.social
Irish. Newell's Old Boys and all things Argentine football but my first love is #THFC. Founder of @newellsoldboys.bsky.social, newellscarajo.com and ArgentinaFootballShirts.com
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Footage of a 9-year-old Lionel Messi doing kick-ups on the El Coloso pitch. The crowd chants "Marado, Marado", already comparing him to Maradona.
Messi's "Machine of 87" team had won the 1996 Copa de la Amistad in Peru & were presented to the fans.
(📽️ Matías Sauro YouTube)
Messi's "Machine of 87" team had won the 1996 Copa de la Amistad in Peru & were presented to the fans.
(📽️ Matías Sauro YouTube)
June 25, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Footage of a 9-year-old Lionel Messi doing kick-ups on the El Coloso pitch. The crowd chants "Marado, Marado", already comparing him to Maradona.
Messi's "Machine of 87" team had won the 1996 Copa de la Amistad in Peru & were presented to the fans.
(📽️ Matías Sauro YouTube)
Messi's "Machine of 87" team had won the 1996 Copa de la Amistad in Peru & were presented to the fans.
(📽️ Matías Sauro YouTube)
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Up next at #footycon25, we’re looking closer to home with quite a detour as @modernlepra.bsky.social talks through his fascinating journey of exploring Irish roots in Argentine football.
June 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Up next at #footycon25, we’re looking closer to home with quite a detour as @modernlepra.bsky.social talks through his fascinating journey of exploring Irish roots in Argentine football.
I can't believe more hasn't been made of ITV replacing Andy Townsend with Andros Townsend.
It's like some sort of case of mistaken nepotism where HR thought he was following in his father's footsteps but then by the time they realised they were not related, it was too late
It's like some sort of case of mistaken nepotism where HR thought he was following in his father's footsteps but then by the time they realised they were not related, it was too late
June 9, 2025 at 6:12 AM
I can't believe more hasn't been made of ITV replacing Andy Townsend with Andros Townsend.
It's like some sort of case of mistaken nepotism where HR thought he was following in his father's footsteps but then by the time they realised they were not related, it was too late
It's like some sort of case of mistaken nepotism where HR thought he was following in his father's footsteps but then by the time they realised they were not related, it was too late
With the dust starting to settle on a first league title for the Newell's Women (no, they haven't decided to be known as Newell's Old Girls), I looked at their journey from the team's formation in 2018 to the Clásico win on Friday which sealed victory.
newellscarajo.com/clasico-glor...
newellscarajo.com/clasico-glor...
Clásico Glory and a Historic League Title for Newell’s Women
From regional league to national champions in just seven years: How Newell's Old Boys Women broke Buenos Aires' monopoly on Argentine football with a historic Apertura title win over rivals Rosario Ce...
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May 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
With the dust starting to settle on a first league title for the Newell's Women (no, they haven't decided to be known as Newell's Old Girls), I looked at their journey from the team's formation in 2018 to the Clásico win on Friday which sealed victory.
newellscarajo.com/clasico-glor...
newellscarajo.com/clasico-glor...
We got very lucky there. The Palace goal that was ruled out for offside was another mind-boggling use of VAR 🤔
Mateta standing in his own half when receiving the ball but his arm was apparently in the Spurs half even though Spence seems to be playing him on anyways
Mateta standing in his own half when receiving the ball but his arm was apparently in the Spurs half even though Spence seems to be playing him on anyways
May 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
We got very lucky there. The Palace goal that was ruled out for offside was another mind-boggling use of VAR 🤔
Mateta standing in his own half when receiving the ball but his arm was apparently in the Spurs half even though Spence seems to be playing him on anyways
Mateta standing in his own half when receiving the ball but his arm was apparently in the Spurs half even though Spence seems to be playing him on anyways
Pope Francis was famously a San Lorenzo fan.
Alianza Lima of Peru are now claiming Pope Leo as one of their own after an unverified image of a Facebook account in his name using their badge as a cover photo was found.
Alianza Lima of Peru are now claiming Pope Leo as one of their own after an unverified image of a Facebook account in his name using their badge as a cover photo was found.
May 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Pope Francis was famously a San Lorenzo fan.
Alianza Lima of Peru are now claiming Pope Leo as one of their own after an unverified image of a Facebook account in his name using their badge as a cover photo was found.
Alianza Lima of Peru are now claiming Pope Leo as one of their own after an unverified image of a Facebook account in his name using their badge as a cover photo was found.
There's a clear quality gulf between mid/lower Premier League teams and their non-title chasing equivalents in Europe.
While the top PL clubs are competitive with the other top teams in mainland Europe, there seems to be a big disparity below that level in CL/Europa/Conf League
While the top PL clubs are competitive with the other top teams in mainland Europe, there seems to be a big disparity below that level in CL/Europa/Conf League
May 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM
There's a clear quality gulf between mid/lower Premier League teams and their non-title chasing equivalents in Europe.
While the top PL clubs are competitive with the other top teams in mainland Europe, there seems to be a big disparity below that level in CL/Europa/Conf League
While the top PL clubs are competitive with the other top teams in mainland Europe, there seems to be a big disparity below that level in CL/Europa/Conf League
The first-half of the Superclásico has been highly entertaining so far.
River 2-1 Boca with Driussi restoring the home side's lead just before half-time after Merentiel had equalised.
Mastantuono's stunning opener will be remembered for years to come.
River 2-1 Boca with Driussi restoring the home side's lead just before half-time after Merentiel had equalised.
Mastantuono's stunning opener will be remembered for years to come.
April 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The first-half of the Superclásico has been highly entertaining so far.
River 2-1 Boca with Driussi restoring the home side's lead just before half-time after Merentiel had equalised.
Mastantuono's stunning opener will be remembered for years to come.
River 2-1 Boca with Driussi restoring the home side's lead just before half-time after Merentiel had equalised.
Mastantuono's stunning opener will be remembered for years to come.
Alexis Mac Allister is the 11th Argentinian to win the Premier League.
His first trophy in football was the Primera Nacional (Argentina's second division) with Argentinos Juniors in 2017.
His manager that season was one of the other 11 PL winners— Gabriel Heinze.
His first trophy in football was the Primera Nacional (Argentina's second division) with Argentinos Juniors in 2017.
His manager that season was one of the other 11 PL winners— Gabriel Heinze.
April 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Alexis Mac Allister is the 11th Argentinian to win the Premier League.
His first trophy in football was the Primera Nacional (Argentina's second division) with Argentinos Juniors in 2017.
His manager that season was one of the other 11 PL winners— Gabriel Heinze.
His first trophy in football was the Primera Nacional (Argentina's second division) with Argentinos Juniors in 2017.
His manager that season was one of the other 11 PL winners— Gabriel Heinze.
Keylor Navas has played 13 games for Newell's Old Boys and is already appearing in images of Newell's legends like Bielsa, Messi and Maradona.
In fairness, his short spell so far has been utterly ridiculous.
He's been Man of the Match for the last 3 consecutive games.
In fairness, his short spell so far has been utterly ridiculous.
He's been Man of the Match for the last 3 consecutive games.
April 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Keylor Navas has played 13 games for Newell's Old Boys and is already appearing in images of Newell's legends like Bielsa, Messi and Maradona.
In fairness, his short spell so far has been utterly ridiculous.
He's been Man of the Match for the last 3 consecutive games.
In fairness, his short spell so far has been utterly ridiculous.
He's been Man of the Match for the last 3 consecutive games.
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No Scandinavian club had reached a European semi-final since Brondby in 1991. Now Bodø/Glimt and Djurgården have done it within minutes of each other. Bodø/Glimt are the story of the season.
April 17, 2025 at 9:57 PM
No Scandinavian club had reached a European semi-final since Brondby in 1991. Now Bodø/Glimt and Djurgården have done it within minutes of each other. Bodø/Glimt are the story of the season.
I'm buzzing that Spurs won but Bodø/Glimt is the story of this year's Europa League 😱
We're off to the Arctic Circle for the semi-final! ❄️
We're off to the Arctic Circle for the semi-final! ❄️
April 17, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I'm buzzing that Spurs won but Bodø/Glimt is the story of this year's Europa League 😱
We're off to the Arctic Circle for the semi-final! ❄️
We're off to the Arctic Circle for the semi-final! ❄️
Ange survives. What a strange, strange season. Up the Spurs.
April 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Ange survives. What a strange, strange season. Up the Spurs.
Arsenal are the only semi-finalist who are not currently top of their domestic league.
For all the talk about the new format, it feels like the first season of the new Champions League has been a success; the bar has been raised.
For all the talk about the new format, it feels like the first season of the new Champions League has been a success; the bar has been raised.
April 16, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Arsenal are the only semi-finalist who are not currently top of their domestic league.
For all the talk about the new format, it feels like the first season of the new Champions League has been a success; the bar has been raised.
For all the talk about the new format, it feels like the first season of the new Champions League has been a success; the bar has been raised.
Real Madrid won the Champions League last season thanks to Joselu and you're telling me they replaced him with Mbappe and are now going out in the QFs?
April 16, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Real Madrid won the Champions League last season thanks to Joselu and you're telling me they replaced him with Mbappe and are now going out in the QFs?
Carlo Ancelotti in that first half
April 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Carlo Ancelotti in that first half
Spurs have conceded 3 goals against Wolves directly from individual mistakes.
A sure sign of the current atmosphere within the team, trying to show up for a head coach who checked out months ago.
A sure sign of the current atmosphere within the team, trying to show up for a head coach who checked out months ago.
April 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Spurs have conceded 3 goals against Wolves directly from individual mistakes.
A sure sign of the current atmosphere within the team, trying to show up for a head coach who checked out months ago.
A sure sign of the current atmosphere within the team, trying to show up for a head coach who checked out months ago.
😁🙌🏻 = the group of school kids who see me in an Argentina shirt with number 10 on the front and collectively start shouting "Messi!"
😨😤🤔 = The look on their faces when I run past and they see ORTEGA 10 on the back
🧒🏻🗣️ "Teacher, who's Ortega?"
😨😤🤔 = The look on their faces when I run past and they see ORTEGA 10 on the back
🧒🏻🗣️ "Teacher, who's Ortega?"
April 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
😁🙌🏻 = the group of school kids who see me in an Argentina shirt with number 10 on the front and collectively start shouting "Messi!"
😨😤🤔 = The look on their faces when I run past and they see ORTEGA 10 on the back
🧒🏻🗣️ "Teacher, who's Ortega?"
😨😤🤔 = The look on their faces when I run past and they see ORTEGA 10 on the back
🧒🏻🗣️ "Teacher, who's Ortega?"
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¡Newell's Carajo! ❤️🖤
On Sunday, I have a *very* special episode on the Kentish roots of Argentinian side, @newellsoldboys.bsky.social
I have four guests, including a descendent of Isaac Newell
Sub wherever you get your podcasts! #skystorians
📸 @modernlepra.bsky.social
On Sunday, I have a *very* special episode on the Kentish roots of Argentinian side, @newellsoldboys.bsky.social
I have four guests, including a descendent of Isaac Newell
Sub wherever you get your podcasts! #skystorians
📸 @modernlepra.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
¡Newell's Carajo! ❤️🖤
On Sunday, I have a *very* special episode on the Kentish roots of Argentinian side, @newellsoldboys.bsky.social
I have four guests, including a descendent of Isaac Newell
Sub wherever you get your podcasts! #skystorians
📸 @modernlepra.bsky.social
On Sunday, I have a *very* special episode on the Kentish roots of Argentinian side, @newellsoldboys.bsky.social
I have four guests, including a descendent of Isaac Newell
Sub wherever you get your podcasts! #skystorians
📸 @modernlepra.bsky.social
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#LUFC fan Ash who went to the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa with us last night to see #Newells win against Boca has vlogged his experience and it's now on his YouTube channel!
Watch it here to get a taste of what it feels like as a #Leeds fan to visit Newell's.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8bb...
Watch it here to get a taste of what it feels like as a #Leeds fan to visit Newell's.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8bb...
I watched Newell’s Old Boys DESTROY Boca Jrs at the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa.
YouTube video by APH SIDE QUEST
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March 31, 2025 at 2:26 PM
#LUFC fan Ash who went to the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa with us last night to see #Newells win against Boca has vlogged his experience and it's now on his YouTube channel!
Watch it here to get a taste of what it feels like as a #Leeds fan to visit Newell's.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8bb...
Watch it here to get a taste of what it feels like as a #Leeds fan to visit Newell's.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8bb...
Argentina's thrashing of Brazil last night may be the symbolic start of the post-Messi era.
4 different goalscorers, all under 26 years old, 3 of them were playing in the domestic league a few years ago.
Scaloni has a group of players who can potentially dominate without Leo
4 different goalscorers, all under 26 years old, 3 of them were playing in the domestic league a few years ago.
Scaloni has a group of players who can potentially dominate without Leo
March 26, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Argentina's thrashing of Brazil last night may be the symbolic start of the post-Messi era.
4 different goalscorers, all under 26 years old, 3 of them were playing in the domestic league a few years ago.
Scaloni has a group of players who can potentially dominate without Leo
4 different goalscorers, all under 26 years old, 3 of them were playing in the domestic league a few years ago.
Scaloni has a group of players who can potentially dominate without Leo
"I'm going to kill him"
20-year-old Boca Juniors defender Lautaro Di Lollo when asked about facing Harry Kane at the FIFA Club World Cup later this year 😂
20-year-old Boca Juniors defender Lautaro Di Lollo when asked about facing Harry Kane at the FIFA Club World Cup later this year 😂
March 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM
"I'm going to kill him"
20-year-old Boca Juniors defender Lautaro Di Lollo when asked about facing Harry Kane at the FIFA Club World Cup later this year 😂
20-year-old Boca Juniors defender Lautaro Di Lollo when asked about facing Harry Kane at the FIFA Club World Cup later this year 😂
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It's the 'Clásico Rosarino' tonight as Newell's Old Boys take on Rosario Central
Listen to my chat with @modernlepra.bsky.social for the history behind arguably the world's most underrated derby
Stay tuned for a podcast about Newell's soon...
📸 Jamie Ralph
outsidewrite.co.uk/podcast-el-c...
Listen to my chat with @modernlepra.bsky.social for the history behind arguably the world's most underrated derby
Stay tuned for a podcast about Newell's soon...
📸 Jamie Ralph
outsidewrite.co.uk/podcast-el-c...
Podcast: El Clásico Rosarino - Outside Write
We welcome Newell's Old Boy fan Jamie Ralph onto the podcast to discuss 'El Clásico Rosarino' between Newell's and Rosario Central
outsidewrite.co.uk
February 15, 2025 at 11:32 AM
It's the 'Clásico Rosarino' tonight as Newell's Old Boys take on Rosario Central
Listen to my chat with @modernlepra.bsky.social for the history behind arguably the world's most underrated derby
Stay tuned for a podcast about Newell's soon...
📸 Jamie Ralph
outsidewrite.co.uk/podcast-el-c...
Listen to my chat with @modernlepra.bsky.social for the history behind arguably the world's most underrated derby
Stay tuned for a podcast about Newell's soon...
📸 Jamie Ralph
outsidewrite.co.uk/podcast-el-c...
🚨 Medical Report: New centre-back Luca Sosa has suffered a right knee sprain with a bone bruise at the top of the tibia. He will begin recovery with physiotherapy, with a reassessment planned soon. #Newells
February 5, 2025 at 12:35 PM
🚨 Medical Report: New centre-back Luca Sosa has suffered a right knee sprain with a bone bruise at the top of the tibia. He will begin recovery with physiotherapy, with a reassessment planned soon. #Newells