Phillip
@prince-of-thieves.bsky.social
Born in the Greenwood retired in the Shire. Former educationalist. Globetrotter & photographer. Art, books, & music lover. Political animal. Sports fan. Garibaldi Red ⚽️ Notts Outlaw 🏏 Cherry & White 🏉
Not seen it. Don’t want to either. The second string team selection was an insult to #EPCR & to the travelling support who spent good money following their team to #Munster.
I’m sure George will take the positives - as usual. #GloucesterRugby are going nowhere under his leadership. Time for change!
I’m sure George will take the positives - as usual. #GloucesterRugby are going nowhere under his leadership. Time for change!
December 13, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Not seen it. Don’t want to either. The second string team selection was an insult to #EPCR & to the travelling support who spent good money following their team to #Munster.
I’m sure George will take the positives - as usual. #GloucesterRugby are going nowhere under his leadership. Time for change!
I’m sure George will take the positives - as usual. #GloucesterRugby are going nowhere under his leadership. Time for change!
Thought for the day…
“Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind.”
GEORGE ORWELL
“Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind.”
GEORGE ORWELL
December 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Thought for the day…
“Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind.”
GEORGE ORWELL
“Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Clever response from cartoonist Ben Jennings (right) following yesterday’s #TimeMagazine ‘Person of the Year’ - cover reveal - The Architects of #AI.
December 13, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Clever response from cartoonist Ben Jennings (right) following yesterday’s #TimeMagazine ‘Person of the Year’ - cover reveal - The Architects of #AI.
10 years ago today Dexter Blackstock came off the bench to get a late Championship equaliser at Wolves.
The #NFFC starting XI:
De Vries, Lichaj, Mancienne, Mills, Pinillos, Lansbury(C), Vaughan, Osborn, Mendes, Oliveira, O'Grady
The Premier League & Europe seemed light years away. #COYR
The #NFFC starting XI:
De Vries, Lichaj, Mancienne, Mills, Pinillos, Lansbury(C), Vaughan, Osborn, Mendes, Oliveira, O'Grady
The Premier League & Europe seemed light years away. #COYR
December 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
A late #Kingsholm brace by Charlie Atkinson made for a final scoreline which reflected the Cherry & Whites’ superiority in open play. Unfortunately Gloucester’s lineout failed to function throughout, or the winning margin might have been far greater. #GloucesterRugby #Castres #ERCC
December 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A late #Kingsholm brace by Charlie Atkinson made for a final scoreline which reflected the Cherry & Whites’ superiority in open play. Unfortunately Gloucester’s lineout failed to function throughout, or the winning margin might have been far greater. #GloucesterRugby #Castres #ERCC
Off to Kingsholm this afternoon for #GloucesterRugby vs Castres in the
Investec Champions Cup.
It’s been a very poor sporting weekend for me, so far. #NFFC & #EnglandCricket both well beaten. Hoping the Cherry & Whites can build on last week’s performance & raise my spirits! C’mon Glaws!
Investec Champions Cup.
It’s been a very poor sporting weekend for me, so far. #NFFC & #EnglandCricket both well beaten. Hoping the Cherry & Whites can build on last week’s performance & raise my spirits! C’mon Glaws!
December 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Off to Kingsholm this afternoon for #GloucesterRugby vs Castres in the
Investec Champions Cup.
It’s been a very poor sporting weekend for me, so far. #NFFC & #EnglandCricket both well beaten. Hoping the Cherry & Whites can build on last week’s performance & raise my spirits! C’mon Glaws!
Investec Champions Cup.
It’s been a very poor sporting weekend for me, so far. #NFFC & #EnglandCricket both well beaten. Hoping the Cherry & Whites can build on last week’s performance & raise my spirits! C’mon Glaws!
Too little too late, again. Another drubbing for #EnglandCricket. Two Tests in & the #Ashes series is all but done. Out Bazballed by the Aussies who have a 5-0 whitewash in their sights. In the field they were different class. The old adage ‘catches win matches’ never more true than in this one.
December 7, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Too little too late, again. Another drubbing for #EnglandCricket. Two Tests in & the #Ashes series is all but done. Out Bazballed by the Aussies who have a 5-0 whitewash in their sights. In the field they were different class. The old adage ‘catches win matches’ never more true than in this one.
What a nauseating spectacle at the #WorldCup draw in Washington.
So much for #FIFA neutrality!
FIFA's statutes explicitly state that the soccer governing body must remain “neutral in matters of politics and religion.”
#Trump #Infantino #FIFAPeacePrize
So much for #FIFA neutrality!
FIFA's statutes explicitly state that the soccer governing body must remain “neutral in matters of politics and religion.”
#Trump #Infantino #FIFAPeacePrize
December 6, 2025 at 8:07 AM
What a nauseating spectacle at the #WorldCup draw in Washington.
So much for #FIFA neutrality!
FIFA's statutes explicitly state that the soccer governing body must remain “neutral in matters of politics and religion.”
#Trump #Infantino #FIFAPeacePrize
So much for #FIFA neutrality!
FIFA's statutes explicitly state that the soccer governing body must remain “neutral in matters of politics and religion.”
#Trump #Infantino #FIFAPeacePrize
Well done #Root66. Not bad for an ‘Average Joe’ & a ‘home track bully’ - finally nailing that elusive first Test ton in Oz, a 40th in all, & now with Sachin Tendulkar’s aggregate Test runs record firmly in his sights.
Even the Aussies will have to concede that Joe is now an all-time great. #Ashes
Even the Aussies will have to concede that Joe is now an all-time great. #Ashes
December 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Earlier today at the Rollright Stones on the Warwickshire / Oxfordshire border. This complex of megalithic monuments spans nearly 2000 years of Neolithic and Bronze age development.
Lunched with old friends at The Red Lion in Long Compton. A lovely Grade 2 listed inn, serving excellent pub food.
Lunched with old friends at The Red Lion in Long Compton. A lovely Grade 2 listed inn, serving excellent pub food.
December 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Earlier today at the Rollright Stones on the Warwickshire / Oxfordshire border. This complex of megalithic monuments spans nearly 2000 years of Neolithic and Bronze age development.
Lunched with old friends at The Red Lion in Long Compton. A lovely Grade 2 listed inn, serving excellent pub food.
Lunched with old friends at The Red Lion in Long Compton. A lovely Grade 2 listed inn, serving excellent pub food.
What a stressful watch that was. #NFFC made heavy weather of beating a poor #WWFC side. In control for long periods The Reds failed to stamp their authority on the game until Jesus rose to head a 72’ winner. A vital 3 points ahead of another tricky away assignment at Everton. #COYR
December 3, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Missed Murillo today, not only defensively, but for his ball carrying. Never been convinced by Morato. He always has a mistake in him. #NFFC did enough in the 2nd half to earn a draw, having failed to turn up for the first 20 mins of the game. Hutchinson deserves to start at Wolves. #COYR
November 30, 2025 at 7:46 PM
#GloucesterRugby return to Gallagher Premiership action, at Kingsholm, with a crucial bonus-point win over #Quins. Their first win of the season. Lewis Ludlow (250th) and Ollie Thorley (150th) both celebrated milestone appearances with tries. 7 points clear of bottom placed Newcastle! #CmonGlaws
November 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
#GloucesterRugby return to Gallagher Premiership action, at Kingsholm, with a crucial bonus-point win over #Quins. Their first win of the season. Lewis Ludlow (250th) and Ollie Thorley (150th) both celebrated milestone appearances with tries. 7 points clear of bottom placed Newcastle! #CmonGlaws
Ben Jennings’ cartoon in today’s Guardian.
Lifting the two-child limit and the benefit cap will immediately lift 400,000 children out of poverty, and 950,000 children will be living in less deep poverty.
This Labour government is fixing a gaping hole in the UK’s safety net.
Lifting the two-child limit and the benefit cap will immediately lift 400,000 children out of poverty, and 950,000 children will be living in less deep poverty.
This Labour government is fixing a gaping hole in the UK’s safety net.
November 28, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Ben Jennings’ cartoon in today’s Guardian.
Lifting the two-child limit and the benefit cap will immediately lift 400,000 children out of poverty, and 950,000 children will be living in less deep poverty.
This Labour government is fixing a gaping hole in the UK’s safety net.
Lifting the two-child limit and the benefit cap will immediately lift 400,000 children out of poverty, and 950,000 children will be living in less deep poverty.
This Labour government is fixing a gaping hole in the UK’s safety net.
A much changed #NFFC side, with several fringe players starting & three academy graduates getting a taste of European football. Forest cruised to victory against a disappointing #MalmoFF side, raising hopes of automatic qualification for the knock-out stage of the Europa League. #COYR
November 27, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Tonight’s #EuropaLeague match is a bit special, a nostalgic re-match v 1979 European Cup Final opponents #MalmoFF. Great memories of being in the Munich Olympic Stadium that night, with my Dad, having travelled by train from Nottingham Station. Tears in my eyes at the final whistle. #NFFC #COYR
November 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Tonight’s #EuropaLeague match is a bit special, a nostalgic re-match v 1979 European Cup Final opponents #MalmoFF. Great memories of being in the Munich Olympic Stadium that night, with my Dad, having travelled by train from Nottingham Station. Tears in my eyes at the final whistle. #NFFC #COYR
Given the crazy level of leaks, briefings, & frenzied right wing media speculation, this budget actually turned out far better, for most, than was anticipated. The average UK taxpayer still pays less tax on average than their counterparts in other western European countries. #BudgetWithALabourHeart
November 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Given the crazy level of leaks, briefings, & frenzied right wing media speculation, this budget actually turned out far better, for most, than was anticipated. The average UK taxpayer still pays less tax on average than their counterparts in other western European countries. #BudgetWithALabourHeart
Still November, I know, but It is beginning to feel a bit like Christmas!
First #NationalTrust outing of the festive season, to #CharlecotePark . An old Warwickshire favourite, delightful at any time of year.
First #NationalTrust outing of the festive season, to #CharlecotePark . An old Warwickshire favourite, delightful at any time of year.
November 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Still November, I know, but It is beginning to feel a bit like Christmas!
First #NationalTrust outing of the festive season, to #CharlecotePark . An old Warwickshire favourite, delightful at any time of year.
First #NationalTrust outing of the festive season, to #CharlecotePark . An old Warwickshire favourite, delightful at any time of year.
ON THIS DAY in 1978 #NFFC became record breakers, winning 1-0 at Bolton, becoming the first side to complete a ‘full season’ of 42 league matches unbeaten.
378 days, 22 away games unbeaten, and 40 matches undefeated in all competitions. A 14 man squad that never got the credit it deserved. #COYR
378 days, 22 away games unbeaten, and 40 matches undefeated in all competitions. A 14 man squad that never got the credit it deserved. #COYR
November 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
U Reds! Lightning does strike twice! Consecutive PL wins for #NFFC at #LFC. Arne Slot’s champions humbled by Sean Dyche’s Tricky Trees. A flawless away performance. Not often you see Anfield emptying with 10 minutes to go? It could/should have been 4-0. Out of the bottom 3 & looking up!
November 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM
What a crazy, helter skelter, two day #Ashes Test & ultimately a deflating defeat for England. For 5 sessions there was little between the sides. A very special #TravisHead innings changed all that. #EnglandCticket is shell shocked but with 4 Tests to go anything could still happen…
November 22, 2025 at 10:21 AM
What a crazy, helter skelter, two day #Ashes Test & ultimately a deflating defeat for England. For 5 sessions there was little between the sides. A very special #TravisHead innings changed all that. #EnglandCticket is shell shocked but with 4 Tests to go anything could still happen…
In London yesterday for #Othello, at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket. Brilliant production. Totally justified the rave reviews. What a stellar cast: #DavidHarewood, #TobyJones, #CaitlinFitzgerald #VinetteRobinson - all superb.
November 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
In London yesterday for #Othello, at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket. Brilliant production. Totally justified the rave reviews. What a stellar cast: #DavidHarewood, #TobyJones, #CaitlinFitzgerald #VinetteRobinson - all superb.