Robert Wright
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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 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
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
In fairness, it's understandable they're in a hurry turning into a cul-de-sac.
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I know exactly where you mean and, yes, I've had drivers swing across my path there.

It's very frustrating.
November 10, 2025 at 7:00 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.
November 10, 2025 at 6:43 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.
November 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I find it a bit stressful.

But possibly I am wrong about where it happened.
November 10, 2025 at 6:39 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.
November 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Or perhaps: "BBC in crisis, BBC tells BBC".
November 10, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Chyron: "BBC meta-crisis".
November 10, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Twelvety squillion then?

I jest. You make a good point.
November 10, 2025 at 8:39 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.
November 10, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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
Good point.

The other possibility is that an employer is really babying its staff.
November 9, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Since the picture’s from the United States, I guess it’s high-wheelers.
November 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM