Sam Radford
@samradford.com
Husband, father, lover of #books, #writer, #tech geek, armchair sports fan, and #whisky enthusiast from Sheffield, UK. #Arsenal, #ArsenalWomen, and #LeicesterTigers fan.
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Lovely to head out and enjoy some autumnal sunshine this morning.
November 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Lovely to head out and enjoy some autumnal sunshine this morning.
October 4, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Loving the moody weather today.
October 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Loving the moody weather today.
I’m reading Anam Cara by John O’Donohue. It’s a rich, thoughtful book that I’m reading a few pages at a time. Today’s passage had this section, which I thought was a striking reminder about how to live well:
"It is far more creative ... https://samradford.com/2025/10/03/im-reading-anam-cara-by.html
"It is far more creative ... https://samradford.com/2025/10/03/im-reading-anam-cara-by.html
October 3, 2025 at 8:05 AM
I’m reading Anam Cara by John O’Donohue. It’s a rich, thoughtful book that I’m reading a few pages at a time. Today’s passage had this section, which I thought was a striking reminder about how to live well:
"It is far more creative ... https://samradford.com/2025/10/03/im-reading-anam-cara-by.html
"It is far more creative ... https://samradford.com/2025/10/03/im-reading-anam-cara-by.html
Had my first ever visit to the Emirates to watch Arsenal Women at the weekend. The 1-1 draw was disappointing, but it was a great day out!
October 1, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Had my first ever visit to the Emirates to watch Arsenal Women at the weekend. The 1-1 draw was disappointing, but it was a great day out!
Solid start to the season for #ArsenalWomen against an unknown entity. Scoreline flattered us a little, but the win was deserved. You can’t afford any slip ups when competing with Chelsea for the league, so good to get a win to start the season. Olivia Smith already looking like a great signing!
September 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Solid start to the season for #ArsenalWomen against an unknown entity. Scoreline flattered us a little, but the win was deserved. You can’t afford any slip ups when competing with Chelsea for the league, so good to get a win to start the season. Olivia Smith already looking like a great signing!
I’m claiming credit: As soon as I posted the below, it became stress free!! Great win for England!
Feel like this should have been much less stressful! #cricket
June 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I’m claiming credit: As soon as I posted the below, it became stress free!! Great win for England!
The idolatry of geography: https://samradford.com/2025/06/19/the-idolatry-of-geography.html
June 19, 2025 at 8:19 AM
The idolatry of geography: https://samradford.com/2025/06/19/the-idolatry-of-geography.html
We got away with it today, Handré Pollard, but please don’t give any interviews this week about goal kicking—we need you back at your best for the final! #LeicesterTigers
June 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
We got away with it today, Handré Pollard, but please don’t give any interviews this week about goal kicking—we need you back at your best for the final! #LeicesterTigers
What if I’m wrong?: https://samradford.com/2025/05/25/what-if-im-wrong.html
May 25, 2025 at 9:05 AM
What if I’m wrong?: https://samradford.com/2025/05/25/what-if-im-wrong.html
Imogen is 13!: https://samradford.com/2025/05/23/imogen-is.html
May 23, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Imogen is 13!: https://samradford.com/2025/05/23/imogen-is.html
The pause between scrolls: https://samradford.com/2025/05/22/the-pause-between-scrolls.html
May 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The pause between scrolls: https://samradford.com/2025/05/22/the-pause-between-scrolls.html
The loss of curiosity in pursuit of convenience: https://samradford.com/2025/05/21/the-loss-of-curiosity-in.html
May 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The loss of curiosity in pursuit of convenience: https://samradford.com/2025/05/21/the-loss-of-curiosity-in.html
Golden ages thrive on openness: https://samradford.com/2025/05/07/golden-ages-thrive-on-openness.html
May 7, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Golden ages thrive on openness: https://samradford.com/2025/05/07/golden-ages-thrive-on-openness.html
“Mental Load – the Movie”: https://samradford.com/2025/05/03/mental-load-the-movie.html
May 3, 2025 at 7:34 AM
“Mental Load – the Movie”: https://samradford.com/2025/05/03/mental-load-the-movie.html
Fabulous win for #ArsenalWomen! Champions League final here we come!!
April 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Fabulous win for #ArsenalWomen! Champions League final here we come!!
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Our cover this week.
April 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Our cover this week.
My heart is not happy with me watching this #Arsenal game, but I’d have absolutely taken 0–0 at half time prior to kick off. Especially as we’ve look more like scoring (and should have scored that penalty).
April 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
My heart is not happy with me watching this #Arsenal game, but I’d have absolutely taken 0–0 at half time prior to kick off. Especially as we’ve look more like scoring (and should have scored that penalty).
People are saying #Arsenal should play it safe tonight, focus on protecting the 3–0 lead. That doesn’t sit right with me. We shouldn’t be careless, but our mindset should be to take this game by the jugular and kill it off. Go for it. Don’t invite them onto us by sitting back and playing safe.
April 16, 2025 at 7:24 AM
People are saying #Arsenal should play it safe tonight, focus on protecting the 3–0 lead. That doesn’t sit right with me. We shouldn’t be careless, but our mindset should be to take this game by the jugular and kill it off. Go for it. Don’t invite them onto us by sitting back and playing safe.
🔗 Have we been thinking about ADHD all wrong?
This is a long—very long!—article, but well worth the time.
This is a long—very long!—article, but well worth the time.
April 15, 2025 at 9:50 AM
🔗 Have we been thinking about ADHD all wrong?
This is a long—very long!—article, but well worth the time.
This is a long—very long!—article, but well worth the time.
Screen usage and back and neck pain: https://samradford.com/2025/04/13/screen-usage-and-back-and.html
April 13, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Screen usage and back and neck pain: https://samradford.com/2025/04/13/screen-usage-and-back-and.html
“Trump’s latest approval rating dropped this week to just 43%.”
What does it say about America that nearly half the country is still on board with him? After everything?
I’m glad it’s dropping, but how is it still this high?!
What does it say about America that nearly half the country is still on board with him? After everything?
I’m glad it’s dropping, but how is it still this high?!
April 4, 2025 at 8:02 AM
“Trump’s latest approval rating dropped this week to just 43%.”
What does it say about America that nearly half the country is still on board with him? After everything?
I’m glad it’s dropping, but how is it still this high?!
What does it say about America that nearly half the country is still on board with him? After everything?
I’m glad it’s dropping, but how is it still this high?!
Age and forgiveness: https://samradford.com/2025/04/03/164349.html
April 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Age and forgiveness: https://samradford.com/2025/04/03/164349.html
📚 I gave All Our Shimmering Skies by Trent Dalton a solid shot—made it about 30% through—but it’s just not clicking for me. No matter how much I try, I can’t seem to get into it, so I’m moving on to something that grabs me more!
March 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
📚 I gave All Our Shimmering Skies by Trent Dalton a solid shot—made it about 30% through—but it’s just not clicking for me. No matter how much I try, I can’t seem to get into it, so I’m moving on to something that grabs me more!