This is a really good watch. An interview with James Young who set up Sunderland’s data department

youtu.be/eUAhXJ2AVGs?...

Well, that was a really fun thing to be involved in - raising loads of money & playing amazing songs with our best pals (and some new pals too). Big love to @frankiefrancis.bsky.social, @thelakepoets.bsky.social and to the Fire Station and Sunderland Music City for making it happen.
📷 Thomas Jackson

My boy was able to bin the crutches over the last week and praying for the last time!! Been a rough few months…long road of rehab ahead but never met a more mentally strong and determined lad. He’ll come back stronger and raring to go I have no doubt…so proud ❤️ #safc

“I think the [winter fuel payment] means testing was too tight..to set it at pensioners who have annual income of less than £11,400 is too tight”

Martin Lewis says the winter fuel payment should have been extended to those pensioners with around “£20,000-25,000” annual income

A dog is able to learn up to 250 words and gestures. A dog can count up to 5 and perform simple maths.
Equivalent human age: 3

A cat doesn’t give a fvck and is sick of your shit.
Equivalent human age: 53

Sunderland Christmas lights switch on

🔴ANALYSIS DEEP-DIVE⚪

🔍 Millwall's Game Model

✍️ In my first long-form Substack piece, we look at what Millwall's stats can teach us about their style of play

open.substack.com/pub/novocast...

2700 words, packed with insights & analysis 📊

Please like + repost if you enjoy!

#SAFC | #EFL

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A year ago, I wrote a review of Erik Larson's "In the Garden of Beasts," an account of the US Ambassador to Germany's tenure there in the early-mid 30s.

I shared lessons from the account that feel more relevant now than ever.

Here is a snippet of them:

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Day six of following all Sunderland fans back on Bluesky. Really enjoying it on here so far compared to the other place.

Drop this post a share so we can all find each other.

#SAFC

How's this for a transformation?

The 3 Stories is located near Mackies Corner on High Street West and opens its doors a week today!

The glow up isn't just reserved for the building but also Pan Alley Lane to the side, which is decorated in artwork and its own hanging sign!

#Sunderland