Stephen Thorndyke
@zipperslf.bsky.social
Introvert,passionate, opinionated, football & arts lover. Pro choice & equal rights
Proud retired grandfather
Norvician & Kanariefugle
Proud retired grandfather
Norvician & Kanariefugle
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Pugh (outstanding) is a competitive Michelin starred chef who runs over Garfields broken divorcee in a traumatic meet cute. Tragic romance nicely told & a sense of real chemistry between the leads making this an easy enoyable watch. A fine start to film viewing in 2025. 6
Pugh (outstanding) is a competitive Michelin starred chef who runs over Garfields broken divorcee in a traumatic meet cute. Tragic romance nicely told & a sense of real chemistry between the leads making this an easy enoyable watch. A fine start to film viewing in 2025. 6
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Philippe Clement: tactical analysis & what to expect at Norwich. 🇧🇪
📉 Pressure on Knapper.
🟡 Build-up dynamics.
🟢 Positional interchanges.
🟡 Pressing variations.
🟢 Fast transitions.
Worked hard on this, so any shares would be really appreciated. #NCFC
www.pinkun.com/sport/norwic...
📉 Pressure on Knapper.
🟡 Build-up dynamics.
🟢 Positional interchanges.
🟡 Pressing variations.
🟢 Fast transitions.
Worked hard on this, so any shares would be really appreciated. #NCFC
www.pinkun.com/sport/norwic...
Formations, flexibility and pressing: Inside new City boss Clement's tactics
Philippe Clement arrives at Norwich City with an impressive CV. Tactical guru Ben Lee has delved into his coaching set-ups with previous clubs.
www.pinkun.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Philippe Clement: tactical analysis & what to expect at Norwich. 🇧🇪
📉 Pressure on Knapper.
🟡 Build-up dynamics.
🟢 Positional interchanges.
🟡 Pressing variations.
🟢 Fast transitions.
Worked hard on this, so any shares would be really appreciated. #NCFC
www.pinkun.com/sport/norwic...
📉 Pressure on Knapper.
🟡 Build-up dynamics.
🟢 Positional interchanges.
🟡 Pressing variations.
🟢 Fast transitions.
Worked hard on this, so any shares would be really appreciated. #NCFC
www.pinkun.com/sport/norwic...
The Knapper interviews? Meh, nothing wrong with his answers but also revealed very little
Just confirms that we really do not need to hear from those in his role, with political answers. He wasn't any different than Webber albeit from a different personality based. It's all about otbc #ncfc
Just confirms that we really do not need to hear from those in his role, with political answers. He wasn't any different than Webber albeit from a different personality based. It's all about otbc #ncfc
November 20, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The Knapper interviews? Meh, nothing wrong with his answers but also revealed very little
Just confirms that we really do not need to hear from those in his role, with political answers. He wasn't any different than Webber albeit from a different personality based. It's all about otbc #ncfc
Just confirms that we really do not need to hear from those in his role, with political answers. He wasn't any different than Webber albeit from a different personality based. It's all about otbc #ncfc
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Mornings are the best time of day because you don't get America clogging up everyone's bandwidth with their bullshit
November 13, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Mornings are the best time of day because you don't get America clogging up everyone's bandwidth with their bullshit
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No idea why I'm reading so much anti foreign manager rhetoric on Facebook and Twitter when we've literally just employed an English manager with buckets of Championship experience and he was the worst in the clubs history. #ncfc
November 12, 2025 at 11:16 AM
No idea why I'm reading so much anti foreign manager rhetoric on Facebook and Twitter when we've literally just employed an English manager with buckets of Championship experience and he was the worst in the clubs history. #ncfc
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Norwich aerial - a city of rivers, spires & stories.
Built on the River Wensum, it grew rich from weaving, shoes, mustard & engineering.
Today it’s famed for its skyline of medieval churches - more than any city north of the Alps.
#Norwich #Aerial #image #MedievalCity
Built on the River Wensum, it grew rich from weaving, shoes, mustard & engineering.
Today it’s famed for its skyline of medieval churches - more than any city north of the Alps.
#Norwich #Aerial #image #MedievalCity
November 11, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Norwich aerial - a city of rivers, spires & stories.
Built on the River Wensum, it grew rich from weaving, shoes, mustard & engineering.
Today it’s famed for its skyline of medieval churches - more than any city north of the Alps.
#Norwich #Aerial #image #MedievalCity
Built on the River Wensum, it grew rich from weaving, shoes, mustard & engineering.
Today it’s famed for its skyline of medieval churches - more than any city north of the Alps.
#Norwich #Aerial #image #MedievalCity
Glad Manning has gone. He was a logical and sound appointment in the summer but as with any signing you never know how it will go. Style, belligerence, lack of a plan and poor tactics and in game agility caught up with him. As is the Norwich way it's 3-6 games too late. Does buy knapper time
November 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Glad Manning has gone. He was a logical and sound appointment in the summer but as with any signing you never know how it will go. Style, belligerence, lack of a plan and poor tactics and in game agility caught up with him. As is the Norwich way it's 3-6 games too late. Does buy knapper time
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That defeat is 100% on Manning.
They had targeted Kenny the whole game and so he goes 3 at back, pushes Kenny into a wing back position, and leaves a gaping hole in behind.
Utter shambles. #NCFC
They had targeted Kenny the whole game and so he goes 3 at back, pushes Kenny into a wing back position, and leaves a gaping hole in behind.
Utter shambles. #NCFC
November 8, 2025 at 5:11 PM
That defeat is 100% on Manning.
They had targeted Kenny the whole game and so he goes 3 at back, pushes Kenny into a wing back position, and leaves a gaping hole in behind.
Utter shambles. #NCFC
They had targeted Kenny the whole game and so he goes 3 at back, pushes Kenny into a wing back position, and leaves a gaping hole in behind.
Utter shambles. #NCFC
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"That is on Manning and his coaching staff. There is wider mitigation in the glaring recruitment errors and the endless cycle of injuries. But the resource at his disposal is better than toiling below the relegation line." - Paddy Davitt
#NCFC
#NCFC
Paddy’s Pointers: Observations after another Carrow Road calamity
Pinkun football editor Paddy Davitt delivers his Leicester City verdict after the Canaries 2-1 Championship defeat
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November 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
"That is on Manning and his coaching staff. There is wider mitigation in the glaring recruitment errors and the endless cycle of injuries. But the resource at his disposal is better than toiling below the relegation line." - Paddy Davitt
#NCFC
#NCFC
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#NCFC lacking in certain positions but with nearly everyone fit, it's a decent squad - not top 6 maybe but certainly not bottom 3.
It all comes down to mentality, organisation & ability to create and take chances while keeping it tight at the back.
All of that is on the head coach & his assistants.
It all comes down to mentality, organisation & ability to create and take chances while keeping it tight at the back.
All of that is on the head coach & his assistants.
November 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
#NCFC lacking in certain positions but with nearly everyone fit, it's a decent squad - not top 6 maybe but certainly not bottom 3.
It all comes down to mentality, organisation & ability to create and take chances while keeping it tight at the back.
All of that is on the head coach & his assistants.
It all comes down to mentality, organisation & ability to create and take chances while keeping it tight at the back.
All of that is on the head coach & his assistants.
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Need to get rid of Manning to stop the rot, then Knapper as can’t risk him with another transfer window, then Webber for gaslighting the fans…
Then a new board please
Then a new owner.
Simple! #ncfc
Then a new board please
Then a new owner.
Simple! #ncfc
November 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Need to get rid of Manning to stop the rot, then Knapper as can’t risk him with another transfer window, then Webber for gaslighting the fans…
Then a new board please
Then a new owner.
Simple! #ncfc
Then a new board please
Then a new owner.
Simple! #ncfc
Matchday! 4th game in 14 days & injuries taking their toll; rarely seeing 40 mins performance a game is taking it toll as we know what's coming. Can we take chances while on top? Will we start with 4 at the back or keep Duffy in? Leicester fans very negative too so it could be a thriller
#OTBC
#OTBC
November 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Matchday! 4th game in 14 days & injuries taking their toll; rarely seeing 40 mins performance a game is taking it toll as we know what's coming. Can we take chances while on top? Will we start with 4 at the back or keep Duffy in? Leicester fans very negative too so it could be a thriller
#OTBC
#OTBC
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A win for #NCFC today would be most welcome but would still need to be put in some historical context;
12 points from the first 15 games would be the *2nd worst* start to a Canaries season at this level in the last 30 years.
2007/08 saw a 9 point return. Stayed up.
16 is the current 2nd worst. 🧐
12 points from the first 15 games would be the *2nd worst* start to a Canaries season at this level in the last 30 years.
2007/08 saw a 9 point return. Stayed up.
16 is the current 2nd worst. 🧐
November 8, 2025 at 10:26 AM
A win for #NCFC today would be most welcome but would still need to be put in some historical context;
12 points from the first 15 games would be the *2nd worst* start to a Canaries season at this level in the last 30 years.
2007/08 saw a 9 point return. Stayed up.
16 is the current 2nd worst. 🧐
12 points from the first 15 games would be the *2nd worst* start to a Canaries season at this level in the last 30 years.
2007/08 saw a 9 point return. Stayed up.
16 is the current 2nd worst. 🧐
Exactly. But it's the best dressing room
underhits his back pass, falls on arse blames the keeper waving his arms then lays down.
And look how far he plays them onside for the second... Yet he is the answer. Shocking #ncfc
underhits his back pass, falls on arse blames the keeper waving his arms then lays down.
And look how far he plays them onside for the second... Yet he is the answer. Shocking #ncfc
November 1, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Exactly. But it's the best dressing room
underhits his back pass, falls on arse blames the keeper waving his arms then lays down.
And look how far he plays them onside for the second... Yet he is the answer. Shocking #ncfc
underhits his back pass, falls on arse blames the keeper waving his arms then lays down.
And look how far he plays them onside for the second... Yet he is the answer. Shocking #ncfc
Precisely this.
I do like Talk Norwich City but I am so sick of them referring to Duffy and McLean as leaders. Neither of them have ever shown a shred of leadership. Even off the pitch for the former. #ncfc
October 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Precisely this.
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Whatever Liam Manning & the #NCFC boys are working on in training this week, I hope they are having a good discussion as to why the first half goal difference so far this season is +2 (8F/6A), while the 2nd half GD is -8 (4F/12A).
That seems like a real important issue right now..
That seems like a real important issue right now..
October 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Whatever Liam Manning & the #NCFC boys are working on in training this week, I hope they are having a good discussion as to why the first half goal difference so far this season is +2 (8F/6A), while the 2nd half GD is -8 (4F/12A).
That seems like a real important issue right now..
That seems like a real important issue right now..
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8 first half clean sheets but only 3 second half ones 🧐
October 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
8 first half clean sheets but only 3 second half ones 🧐
The squad is better than this. I am angry at the players lack of effort for a coach that is alledgedly dressing room popular.. If the players like manning, after the jht debacle, it shows we can't trust their judgement. They have their wish, which seems to be league 1.
#ManningOut
#ncfc #otbc
#ManningOut
#ncfc #otbc
October 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The squad is better than this. I am angry at the players lack of effort for a coach that is alledgedly dressing room popular.. If the players like manning, after the jht debacle, it shows we can't trust their judgement. They have their wish, which seems to be league 1.
#ManningOut
#ncfc #otbc
#ManningOut
#ncfc #otbc
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“Average musician makes $12 a month on Spotify. The fact that they are not even able to sell a record and it’s taken from them by rich motherfuckers on streaming platforms who get paid royally by record labels,Ticketmaster, merch companies. They’re all fucking getting paid, except for the musician.”
Garbage’s Shirley Manson Speaks Out Against Music Industry Economics: “This Is An Alarm Call”
Just before they kicked off their current run of dates, the ’90s alt-rock greats Garbage announced that it would be their final North American headline tour. When the band played at Denver’s Mission B...
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October 19, 2025 at 1:19 PM
“Average musician makes $12 a month on Spotify. The fact that they are not even able to sell a record and it’s taken from them by rich motherfuckers on streaming platforms who get paid royally by record labels,Ticketmaster, merch companies. They’re all fucking getting paid, except for the musician.”
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Meet Nadia Sass.
This is the wife of the man who bribed Nathan Gill.
Today @thenerve.news reveals how she was a key part of the Kremlin operation that targeted not just Gill but at least 2 other MEPs and a member of the House of Lords.
thenerve.news/p/nathan-gill-…
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This is the wife of the man who bribed Nathan Gill.
Today @thenerve.news reveals how she was a key part of the Kremlin operation that targeted not just Gill but at least 2 other MEPs and a member of the House of Lords.
thenerve.news/p/nathan-gill-…
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October 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Meet Nadia Sass.
This is the wife of the man who bribed Nathan Gill.
Today @thenerve.news reveals how she was a key part of the Kremlin operation that targeted not just Gill but at least 2 other MEPs and a member of the House of Lords.
thenerve.news/p/nathan-gill-…
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This is the wife of the man who bribed Nathan Gill.
Today @thenerve.news reveals how she was a key part of the Kremlin operation that targeted not just Gill but at least 2 other MEPs and a member of the House of Lords.
thenerve.news/p/nathan-gill-…
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NEW: Police knew a Kremlin spy ring recruited former leader of Reform Wales at least 3 years ago.
So why was Nathan Gill not charged till Feb this year?
Pls read part 2 of @thenerve.news special investigation into Nathan Gill. And please share!
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So why was Nathan Gill not charged till Feb this year?
Pls read part 2 of @thenerve.news special investigation into Nathan Gill. And please share!
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October 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
NEW: Police knew a Kremlin spy ring recruited former leader of Reform Wales at least 3 years ago.
So why was Nathan Gill not charged till Feb this year?
Pls read part 2 of @thenerve.news special investigation into Nathan Gill. And please share!
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So why was Nathan Gill not charged till Feb this year?
Pls read part 2 of @thenerve.news special investigation into Nathan Gill. And please share!
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I do despair at people who phone up Canary Call and say “We shouldn’t have have sacked David Wagner, he got us to the play-offs”
The football was just as DIRE as it is now. We got THRASHED by Leeds in the play-offs and he was rightly sacked. #ncfc
The football was just as DIRE as it is now. We got THRASHED by Leeds in the play-offs and he was rightly sacked. #ncfc
October 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I do despair at people who phone up Canary Call and say “We shouldn’t have have sacked David Wagner, he got us to the play-offs”
The football was just as DIRE as it is now. We got THRASHED by Leeds in the play-offs and he was rightly sacked. #ncfc
The football was just as DIRE as it is now. We got THRASHED by Leeds in the play-offs and he was rightly sacked. #ncfc
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Nigel Farage is cosying up to the US anti-abortion group that challenged Roe v Wade. Women in Britain should know that | Zoe Williams
Nigel Farage is cosying up to the US anti-abortion group that challenged Roe v Wade. Women in Britain should know that | Zoe Williams
ADF, a conservative Christian lobby group that counts among its allies JD Vance, has stated that its goal is to see abortion rights curtailed in Britain, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
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October 16, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Nigel Farage is cosying up to the US anti-abortion group that challenged Roe v Wade. Women in Britain should know that | Zoe Williams