Sachin Nakrani
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Deputy Football Editor at @theguardian.com I Random thoughts & rubbish jokes
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Saturday's GUARDIAN SPORT: Tuchel relying on subs to provide edge at World Cup
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November 14, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Saturday's GUARDIAN SPORT: Tuchel relying on subs to provide edge at World Cup
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This largely has the effect of disengaging people from competitions that are (1) worth watching and (2) rather *need* the engagement. Current – growing – level of atomisation does not serve either the fans or the sport.
funny week of football television viewing. I have the usual tv subscriptions. Quite fancied some women's CL but not enough to subscribe to Disney+, sorry. Quite fancied some men's WC qualifiers but not enough to *pay-per-view* on Amazon Prime, sorry. How many different things should we need?!
November 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This largely has the effect of disengaging people from competitions that are (1) worth watching and (2) rather *need* the engagement. Current – growing – level of atomisation does not serve either the fans or the sport.
The final instalment of @sport.theguardian.com 100 greatest men’s Ashes cricketers of all time is live and No 1 is, quite simply, the greatest Aussie of all time who didn’t appear in Neighbours or once say “That’s not a knife, THAT’s a knife”. RIP Warney.
www.theguardian.com/sport/ng-int...
www.theguardian.com/sport/ng-int...
The 100 greatest men’s Ashes cricketers of all time
Sport’s famous rivalry began in 1877 and since then 853 men have featured in Australia v England Tests. But who are the very best of the best?
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The final instalment of @sport.theguardian.com 100 greatest men’s Ashes cricketers of all time is live and No 1 is, quite simply, the greatest Aussie of all time who didn’t appear in Neighbours or once say “That’s not a knife, THAT’s a knife”. RIP Warney.
www.theguardian.com/sport/ng-int...
www.theguardian.com/sport/ng-int...
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NEW: The biggest union in the BBC, Bectu, has written to culture secretary Lisa Nandy and BBC chair Samir Shah, demanding the removal of Robbie Gibb from the BBC Board.
They say Gibb, a political appointee, is a “direct block to the BBC maintaining its chartered objective of independence”.
They say Gibb, a political appointee, is a “direct block to the BBC maintaining its chartered objective of independence”.
November 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM
NEW: The biggest union in the BBC, Bectu, has written to culture secretary Lisa Nandy and BBC chair Samir Shah, demanding the removal of Robbie Gibb from the BBC Board.
They say Gibb, a political appointee, is a “direct block to the BBC maintaining its chartered objective of independence”.
They say Gibb, a political appointee, is a “direct block to the BBC maintaining its chartered objective of independence”.
“By his uncle” is a sensational turn of events.
Disgraced former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales had eggs flung at him, allegedly by his uncle, during the presentation of his book in Madrid
Luis Rubiales has eggs thrown at him during book launch in Madrid
The man that former Spanish football president claimed was his uncle threw three in the direction of the 48-year-old
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November 14, 2025 at 6:46 AM
“By his uncle” is a sensational turn of events.
“Trent can overcome. But – if he doesn’t know it yet – he’s probably going to have to do the heavy lifting himself”
The ballad of Señor Alexander-Arnold, by @jonathanliew.bsky.social
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The ballad of Señor Alexander-Arnold, by @jonathanliew.bsky.social
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Alexander-Arnold is marginalised in Madrid but may not need a cult of Trent | Jonathan Liew
On the bench in Madrid and out of the England squad, the full-back has no one to fight his corner – so will have to do it himself
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November 13, 2025 at 10:19 AM
“Trent can overcome. But – if he doesn’t know it yet – he’s probably going to have to do the heavy lifting himself”
The ballad of Señor Alexander-Arnold, by @jonathanliew.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
The ballad of Señor Alexander-Arnold, by @jonathanliew.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Just finished season 3 of The Diplomat. Bit too Mills & Boon at times, and really not having Bradley Whitford and Allison Janney as a couple, but ultimately another superb bit of drama with another cracking cliffhanger. Best episode? For sure one at the beach house when Trowbridge goes off message.
November 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Just finished season 3 of The Diplomat. Bit too Mills & Boon at times, and really not having Bradley Whitford and Allison Janney as a couple, but ultimately another superb bit of drama with another cracking cliffhanger. Best episode? For sure one at the beach house when Trowbridge goes off message.
Barcelona make Harry Kane first-choice target to replace Robert Lewandowski. Exclusive for @sport.theguardian.com by @will-unwin.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Barcelona make Harry Kane first-choice target to replace Robert Lewandowski
Barcelona have made the England captain Harry Kane their first-choice target to replace Robert Lewandowski
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November 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Barcelona make Harry Kane first-choice target to replace Robert Lewandowski. Exclusive for @sport.theguardian.com by @will-unwin.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
“Who gets to be a fan in English football, to feel they are part of a club? Son made a lot of people feel they could”
Lovely piece by Frances Mao for @sport.theguardian.com on the lasting legacy within Tottenham’s support of the club’s former, beloved captain.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Lovely piece by Frances Mao for @sport.theguardian.com on the lasting legacy within Tottenham’s support of the club’s former, beloved captain.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Son Heung-min’s legacy: Asian fans are Tottenham for life after trailblazing impact
South Korean may have moved on after a decade at Spurs but the Asian fans he drew to the club are staying put
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November 12, 2025 at 10:35 AM
“Who gets to be a fan in English football, to feel they are part of a club? Son made a lot of people feel they could”
Lovely piece by Frances Mao for @sport.theguardian.com on the lasting legacy within Tottenham’s support of the club’s former, beloved captain.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Lovely piece by Frances Mao for @sport.theguardian.com on the lasting legacy within Tottenham’s support of the club’s former, beloved captain.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
We’re off and running with @sport.theguardian.com countdown of the 100 greatest men’s Ashes cricketers of all time. Ashton Agar is obviously going to win but still interesting to see who else makes the list. And what a lovely-looking list it is.
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The 100 greatest men’s Ashes cricketers of all time: 100-71
Sport’s famous rivalry began in 1877 and since then 853 men have featured in Australia v England Tests. But who are the best of them? Our four-day countdown starts here with Nos 100-71
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November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
We’re off and running with @sport.theguardian.com countdown of the 100 greatest men’s Ashes cricketers of all time. Ashton Agar is obviously going to win but still interesting to see who else makes the list. And what a lovely-looking list it is.
www.theguardian.com/sport/ng-int...
www.theguardian.com/sport/ng-int...
Finally, someone has called out the Dalai Lama. Oh and, a fundamental issue at the heart of Liverpool’s ongoing malaise.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Arne Slot’s big mistake at Liverpool this season? Failing to drop struggling Salah | Barney Ronay
Mohamed Salah has drifted from crucial to peripheral in big games, and Arne Slot’s decision to keep picking him is strange
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November 11, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Finally, someone has called out the Dalai Lama. Oh and, a fundamental issue at the heart of Liverpool’s ongoing malaise.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Also, definitely worth reading 🙏
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The reaction to the Panorama edit has been nothing short of hysterical. Yes the BBC has some impartiality problems. But its biggest isn't the one you think.
New piece from me.
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New piece from me.
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The truth about impartiality at the BBC
And the hysteria of the current "crisis"
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November 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Also, definitely worth reading 🙏
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Just listened to this and it provides really good insight and analysis into what’s happened at the BBC, in particular on the absurd, toxic influence at board level of Robbie Gibb.
November 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Just listened to this and it provides really good insight and analysis into what’s happened at the BBC, in particular on the absurd, toxic influence at board level of Robbie Gibb.
This guy would threaten legal action against his left hand if it wiped his arse wrong. Just tell him to do one.
NEW: Donald Trump has threatened legal action against the BBC amid claims the broadcaster edited speech by the US president.
November 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
This guy would threaten legal action against his left hand if it wiped his arse wrong. Just tell him to do one.
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Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
The head of BBC News defending the reputation of BBC journalists under hard questioning about the reputation of BBC journalists … from a BBC journalist.
November 10, 2025 at 10:43 AM
The head of BBC News defending the reputation of BBC journalists under hard questioning about the reputation of BBC journalists … from a BBC journalist.
We all heard that on Match of the Day 2, right?
November 9, 2025 at 10:56 PM
We all heard that on Match of the Day 2, right?
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Too many hard-luck stories in so many of their games this season (Galatasaray pen, United head injury etc). Ultimately the not-great teams leave themselves open to those margins and that's where Liverpool are.
November 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Too many hard-luck stories in so many of their games this season (Galatasaray pen, United head injury etc). Ultimately the not-great teams leave themselves open to those margins and that's where Liverpool are.
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Dan Burn has been shown a red card against Brentford, but should he have been sent off earlier?
Just after the hour mark, Stuart Attwell gave a yellow card to Dango Ouattara for simulation after the attacker went down in the box.
Just after the hour mark, Stuart Attwell gave a yellow card to Dango Ouattara for simulation after the attacker went down in the box.
November 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Dan Burn has been shown a red card against Brentford, but should he have been sent off earlier?
Just after the hour mark, Stuart Attwell gave a yellow card to Dango Ouattara for simulation after the attacker went down in the box.
Just after the hour mark, Stuart Attwell gave a yellow card to Dango Ouattara for simulation after the attacker went down in the box.
Laughable non-penalty call against Newcastle at the Gtech. The VAR not only missing the clear contact but also Dan Burn looking more guilty than OJ Simpson during that car chase.
November 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Laughable non-penalty call against Newcastle at the Gtech. The VAR not only missing the clear contact but also Dan Burn looking more guilty than OJ Simpson during that car chase.
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Beyond Man City, other clubs which profit directly from emirati patronage should ask themselves some inconvenient questions; and if they do not of their own accord, we fans should be pressuring them into doing so. These other clubs very much include Arsenal FC.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Silence over Sudan: why do Manchester City’s owners get away with so much?
Two midweek matches in England had a backdrop of war and geopolitics, but only one drew large protests
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November 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Beyond Man City, other clubs which profit directly from emirati patronage should ask themselves some inconvenient questions; and if they do not of their own accord, we fans should be pressuring them into doing so. These other clubs very much include Arsenal FC.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Manchester City play a game of football today. Most of us will be watching. Which makes sense. What doesn’t make sense is why so few care about City’s owner playing an active role in a genocide so gruesome it can be seen from space. By @barneyronay.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Silence over Sudan: why do Manchester City’s owners get away with so much?
Two midweek matches in England had a backdrop of war and geopolitics, but only one drew large protests
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Manchester City play a game of football today. Most of us will be watching. Which makes sense. What doesn’t make sense is why so few care about City’s owner playing an active role in a genocide so gruesome it can be seen from space. By @barneyronay.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Lovely little comment under Miles Starforth’s report from the Stadium of Light for @sport.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Lovely little comment under Miles Starforth’s report from the Stadium of Light for @sport.theguardian.com
Arsenal have conceded a goal.
a man with gray hair is wearing a plaid jacket
ALT: a man with gray hair is wearing a plaid jacket
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November 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Arsenal have conceded a goal.