Robert Wright
@reporterrwright.ft.com
Newsroom reporter at the Financial Times, clergy spouse, rider of bicycles.
"I just wanted to see something new every day and tell a story with it": Gus Haynes.
"I just wanted to see something new every day and tell a story with it": Gus Haynes.
I should stress that my proposal was really not a serious one. No matter how it would improve the sport, I don’t think they’re going to turn association football into rugby union.
November 11, 2025 at 8:11 AM
I should stress that my proposal was really not a serious one. No matter how it would improve the sport, I don’t think they’re going to turn association football into rugby union.
Alternatively, lift the de facto ban on the use of horses to get about the pitch. Get the speed of the game up to that of polo.
November 11, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Alternatively, lift the de facto ban on the use of horses to get about the pitch. Get the speed of the game up to that of polo.
In fairness, it's understandable they're in a hurry turning into a cul-de-sac.
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
In fairness, it's understandable they're in a hurry turning into a cul-de-sac.
I know exactly where you mean and, yes, I've had drivers swing across my path there.
It's very frustrating.
It's very frustrating.
November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I know exactly where you mean and, yes, I've had drivers swing across my path there.
It's very frustrating.
It's very frustrating.
I also think it's a pity how many people feel the need to express their pent-up aggression through the way they drive.
November 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I also think it's a pity how many people feel the need to express their pent-up aggression through the way they drive.
Ah. That's just before the section I was picturing. But I've also had drivers turn across me at that bit.
I'm very sorry it happened. I hate the way that people often behave when driving.
I'm very sorry it happened. I hate the way that people often behave when driving.
November 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Ah. That's just before the section I was picturing. But I've also had drivers turn across me at that bit.
I'm very sorry it happened. I hate the way that people often behave when driving.
I'm very sorry it happened. I hate the way that people often behave when driving.
I find it a bit stressful.
But possibly I am wrong about where it happened.
But possibly I am wrong about where it happened.
November 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I find it a bit stressful.
But possibly I am wrong about where it happened.
But possibly I am wrong about where it happened.
I am very sorry to hear this.
Am I to guess that it was on the section of CS2 betwen Mile End and Bow Road? I've had drivers swing left across my path a number of times on that section, where speeds are higher than nearer the City.
Am I to guess that it was on the section of CS2 betwen Mile End and Bow Road? I've had drivers swing left across my path a number of times on that section, where speeds are higher than nearer the City.
November 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I am very sorry to hear this.
Am I to guess that it was on the section of CS2 betwen Mile End and Bow Road? I've had drivers swing left across my path a number of times on that section, where speeds are higher than nearer the City.
Am I to guess that it was on the section of CS2 betwen Mile End and Bow Road? I've had drivers swing left across my path a number of times on that section, where speeds are higher than nearer the City.
Or perhaps: "BBC in crisis, BBC tells BBC".
November 10, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Or perhaps: "BBC in crisis, BBC tells BBC".
Chyron: "BBC meta-crisis".
November 10, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Chyron: "BBC meta-crisis".
Twelvety squillion then?
I jest. You make a good point.
I jest. You make a good point.
November 10, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Twelvety squillion then?
I jest. You make a good point.
I jest. You make a good point.
I've written a fair number of obituaries for people who are still alive. That obviously opens up the possibility that, if something goes awry, I'll predecesase my subjects.
November 10, 2025 at 8:36 AM
I've written a fair number of obituaries for people who are still alive. That obviously opens up the possibility that, if something goes awry, I'll predecesase my subjects.
Be fair. The BBC had tidied things up to make it even clearer that Trump incited the riot he clearly incited.
November 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Be fair. The BBC had tidied things up to make it even clearer that Trump incited the riot he clearly incited.
Good point.
The other possibility is that an employer is really babying its staff.
The other possibility is that an employer is really babying its staff.
November 9, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Good point.
The other possibility is that an employer is really babying its staff.
The other possibility is that an employer is really babying its staff.
Since the picture’s from the United States, I guess it’s high-wheelers.
November 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Since the picture’s from the United States, I guess it’s high-wheelers.