Eamonn Quinn
@quinnassociate.com
Retired referee amongst other things.
Lifelong Arsenal and Queen of the South Supporter (and that's a long time).
Follower of Motorsport and long suffering Dad to a Karting driver.
Respectful engagement & good humour appreciated.
All views are personal.
Lifelong Arsenal and Queen of the South Supporter (and that's a long time).
Follower of Motorsport and long suffering Dad to a Karting driver.
Respectful engagement & good humour appreciated.
All views are personal.
From BBC Sport:
"Manchester City will claim as part of their appeal that key sponsorship deals were funded by the Abu Dhabi government, rather than the club's owners."
A couple of things spring to mind here:
1. Why didn't they say this at the original hearing?
2. State Aid rules or the post-
"Manchester City will claim as part of their appeal that key sponsorship deals were funded by the Abu Dhabi government, rather than the club's owners."
A couple of things spring to mind here:
1. Why didn't they say this at the original hearing?
2. State Aid rules or the post-
October 1, 2026 at 8:15 PM
From BBC Sport:
"Manchester City will claim as part of their appeal that key sponsorship deals were funded by the Abu Dhabi government, rather than the club's owners."
A couple of things spring to mind here:
1. Why didn't they say this at the original hearing?
2. State Aid rules or the post-
"Manchester City will claim as part of their appeal that key sponsorship deals were funded by the Abu Dhabi government, rather than the club's owners."
A couple of things spring to mind here:
1. Why didn't they say this at the original hearing?
2. State Aid rules or the post-
@andylewis.bsky.social here is another Kid Creole and the Coconuts record again - or as the two Ronnie's named them Kid Coalhole and the Monkey nuts.
October 1, 2026 at 1:17 PM
@andylewis.bsky.social here is another Kid Creole and the Coconuts record again - or as the two Ronnie's named them Kid Coalhole and the Monkey nuts.
news.sky.com/share/13593676
Very sad news. A broadcasting pioneer, consumer champion, advocate for children, the old and sick.
A wonderful woman. RIP.
Very sad news. A broadcasting pioneer, consumer champion, advocate for children, the old and sick.
A wonderful woman. RIP.
Broadcaster and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen dies
The former TV presenter hosted shows such as That's Life!, established charities and campaigned for assisted dying and was "the most wonderful mother" and a "cherished grandmother", her family said.
news.sky.com
September 30, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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Very sad news. A broadcasting pioneer, consumer champion, advocate for children, the old and sick.
A wonderful woman. RIP.
Very sad news. A broadcasting pioneer, consumer champion, advocate for children, the old and sick.
A wonderful woman. RIP.
So, here it begins - the UAE fight back - Etihad Airways publish a statement I dictating that they are exploring their legal options regarding the EPL.
Despite not being mentioned at all, the airline decides that they have somehow been damaged as a result of the published redacted City report.
Despite not being mentioned at all, the airline decides that they have somehow been damaged as a result of the published redacted City report.
September 30, 2026 at 8:05 PM
So, here it begins - the UAE fight back - Etihad Airways publish a statement I dictating that they are exploring their legal options regarding the EPL.
Despite not being mentioned at all, the airline decides that they have somehow been damaged as a result of the published redacted City report.
Despite not being mentioned at all, the airline decides that they have somehow been damaged as a result of the published redacted City report.
Given the guilty verdicts against Manchester City and the very serious nature of those charges, assuming an appeal is rejected, the only appropriate sanction to apply to the club is that it is expelled from the EPL.
The club can then apply to join the EFL and enter at the lowest level-
The club can then apply to join the EFL and enter at the lowest level-
September 30, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Given the guilty verdicts against Manchester City and the very serious nature of those charges, assuming an appeal is rejected, the only appropriate sanction to apply to the club is that it is expelled from the EPL.
The club can then apply to join the EFL and enter at the lowest level-
The club can then apply to join the EFL and enter at the lowest level-
Just saw an ad for Jamie Oliver's Channel 4 programme "20 minute meals"
In a segment, Jamie proudly proclaims a dish he has made as "so good!"
It got me thinking; I've never heard any TV chief say anything negative about what they have cooked on TV.
Can't see Jamie saying "that's a load of ****!"
In a segment, Jamie proudly proclaims a dish he has made as "so good!"
It got me thinking; I've never heard any TV chief say anything negative about what they have cooked on TV.
Can't see Jamie saying "that's a load of ****!"
September 28, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Just saw an ad for Jamie Oliver's Channel 4 programme "20 minute meals"
In a segment, Jamie proudly proclaims a dish he has made as "so good!"
It got me thinking; I've never heard any TV chief say anything negative about what they have cooked on TV.
Can't see Jamie saying "that's a load of ****!"
In a segment, Jamie proudly proclaims a dish he has made as "so good!"
It got me thinking; I've never heard any TV chief say anything negative about what they have cooked on TV.
Can't see Jamie saying "that's a load of ****!"
I've just seen Bernardo Silva's "tackle" on Martin Odegaard - thank you for the link, @arseblog.com.
There is no question here; Silva should have been dismissed for violent conduct.
There is no question here; Silva should have been dismissed for violent conduct.
September 28, 2026 at 7:13 AM
I've just seen Bernardo Silva's "tackle" on Martin Odegaard - thank you for the link, @arseblog.com.
There is no question here; Silva should have been dismissed for violent conduct.
There is no question here; Silva should have been dismissed for violent conduct.
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Cracking Album this. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍
September 27, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Cracking Album this. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍
So, I've just turned on RTÉ 2 TV.
Ireland are currently beating Israel 3-0 (or 0-3 as it is technically an away game).
I thought RTÉ were not planning to show the game with commentary, but they seem to have picked up a UK feed.
Ireland are currently beating Israel 3-0 (or 0-3 as it is technically an away game).
I thought RTÉ were not planning to show the game with commentary, but they seem to have picked up a UK feed.
September 27, 2026 at 7:25 PM
So, I've just turned on RTÉ 2 TV.
Ireland are currently beating Israel 3-0 (or 0-3 as it is technically an away game).
I thought RTÉ were not planning to show the game with commentary, but they seem to have picked up a UK feed.
Ireland are currently beating Israel 3-0 (or 0-3 as it is technically an away game).
I thought RTÉ were not planning to show the game with commentary, but they seem to have picked up a UK feed.
Guys, anyone in Ireland should watch Virgin Media 2 now as there is a great conversation going in re: the Israel v Ireland games.
September 26, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Guys, anyone in Ireland should watch Virgin Media 2 now as there is a great conversation going in re: the Israel v Ireland games.
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Rodri - footballer, forensic accountant, lawyer and member of the judiciary.
Rodri - footballer, forensic accountant, lawyer and member of the judiciary.
Rodri: Former Man City midfielder believes club are innocent of any financial wrongdoing
Former Manchester City midfielder Rodri believes the club are innocent of any financial wrongdoing and will trust them unless they are proved otherwise.
www.bbc.com
September 26, 2026 at 3:31 AM
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Rodri - footballer, forensic accountant, lawyer and member of the judiciary.
Rodri - footballer, forensic accountant, lawyer and member of the judiciary.
Can I just make it clear that Sky Sports News are not reporting the Manchester City story properly.
Manchester City have been found guilty of breaches. It is not "reports that the club has breached".
Stop sanitising that club.
Manchester City have been found guilty of breaches. It is not "reports that the club has breached".
Stop sanitising that club.
September 25, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Can I just make it clear that Sky Sports News are not reporting the Manchester City story properly.
Manchester City have been found guilty of breaches. It is not "reports that the club has breached".
Stop sanitising that club.
Manchester City have been found guilty of breaches. It is not "reports that the club has breached".
Stop sanitising that club.
So, it is 50 years since U2 formed, so they are doing a relatively impromptu gig on Grafton Street.....getting set up now.
September 25, 2026 at 4:32 PM
So, it is 50 years since U2 formed, so they are doing a relatively impromptu gig on Grafton Street.....getting set up now.
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A week until me & my boys get started on walking 50 miles to raise money for this incredibly worthy cause in memory of my amazing mum.
Any donations will be greatly appreciated, and will go towards a world free from MND.
raise.ing/mq48ykvvqpro6
Any donations will be greatly appreciated, and will go towards a world free from MND.
raise.ing/mq48ykvvqpro6
Darren Berry is fundraising on behalf of MND Association
Every day, six people are told they have motor neurone disease (MND). Every mile matters.
Every donation matters. Within months, they may lose their ability to walk, talk, or even breathe.
There’s...
raise.ing
September 24, 2026 at 6:38 PM
A week until me & my boys get started on walking 50 miles to raise money for this incredibly worthy cause in memory of my amazing mum.
Any donations will be greatly appreciated, and will go towards a world free from MND.
raise.ing/mq48ykvvqpro6
Any donations will be greatly appreciated, and will go towards a world free from MND.
raise.ing/mq48ykvvqpro6
I must say, CNN's Head of Legal has a great surname.
September 23, 2026 at 7:55 PM
I must say, CNN's Head of Legal has a great surname.
Infantino says Fifa can change as he proposes review - www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Mr. Infantino, we look forward to the publication of the RFP as we would competitively price the governance review you propose.
Mr. Infantino, we look forward to the publication of the RFP as we would competitively price the governance review you propose.
Gianni Infantino: Fifa president proposes external review of world football's governing body
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has proposed an external review of the governance of world football's governing body.
www.bbc.com
September 21, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Infantino says Fifa can change as he proposes review - www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Mr. Infantino, we look forward to the publication of the RFP as we would competitively price the governance review you propose.
Mr. Infantino, we look forward to the publication of the RFP as we would competitively price the governance review you propose.
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This is a truly extraordinary article-
www.theguardian.com/music/2026/s...
www.theguardian.com/music/2026/s...
Deep cuts: how one Londoner’s fake vinyl empire sheds light on ‘industrial scale’ fraud
Thousands of knock-off records worth a fortune are being seized in the UK by anti-counterfeit police stings
www.theguardian.com
September 19, 2026 at 7:54 AM
This is a truly extraordinary article-
www.theguardian.com/music/2026/s...
www.theguardian.com/music/2026/s...
Somewhat stating the obvious, I would suggest.
ANTHROPIC CEO SAYS WE MUST SLOW PACE OF IMPROVING AI MODELS
September 12, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Somewhat stating the obvious, I would suggest.
It must be getting cold.....
September 11, 2026 at 4:50 PM
It must be getting cold.....
What do you think of this @refbooks.bsky.social and @kenstephenson.bsky.social ?
No card at all was the ref assessment on the night. I'm not sure I agree with that.
No card at all was the ref assessment on the night. I'm not sure I agree with that.
Ouch... It was nasty, hope the other guy was okay. 🤕
September 9, 2026 at 6:50 AM
What do you think of this @refbooks.bsky.social and @kenstephenson.bsky.social ?
No card at all was the ref assessment on the night. I'm not sure I agree with that.
No card at all was the ref assessment on the night. I'm not sure I agree with that.
Como officials giving up seats to older fans for Euro debut - www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
A simple act of class by Como Directors.
A simple act of class by Como Directors.
Como officials giving up seats to older fans for Champions League debut
Como president Mirwan Suwarso and several directors are giving up their tickets for the club's Champions League debut to allow elderly supporters to attend.
www.bbc.com
September 8, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Como officials giving up seats to older fans for Euro debut - www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
A simple act of class by Como Directors.
A simple act of class by Como Directors.
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For the last 35 years I've been pointing out that if you play this song in the style of Vacuum Cleaner by Tintern Abbey, it becomes There's No Other Way by Blur.
[1974] Remember You're a Womble - Song released as a single in 1974 from the Wombles' second album of the same name. It was written by Mike Batt and Chris Spedding and produced by Batt.
September 8, 2026 at 7:06 AM
For the last 35 years I've been pointing out that if you play this song in the style of Vacuum Cleaner by Tintern Abbey, it becomes There's No Other Way by Blur.
We all remember Schumacher's foul (a better description may be an assault) that in normal regular circumstances in a non-sporting context, he may have been charged with GBH by the police.
As I understand it, the referee on the day lives with the regret of not spotting what we all could see.
As I understand it, the referee on the day lives with the regret of not spotting what we all could see.
Hey, it was a Dutch #referee who missed (not deliberately) Schumacher’s foul in the 1982 France - West Germany WC semi. They’re just following in his footsteps ;)
FC Eindhoven goalkeeper Jort Borgmans challenge against Jong FC Utrecht, free kick for FC Eindhoven given
Do Dutch referees just not recognise assaults on a football pitch? First Van Bommel now this
@refbooks.bsky.social
Do Dutch referees just not recognise assaults on a football pitch? First Van Bommel now this
@refbooks.bsky.social
September 7, 2026 at 9:22 PM
We all remember Schumacher's foul (a better description may be an assault) that in normal regular circumstances in a non-sporting context, he may have been charged with GBH by the police.
As I understand it, the referee on the day lives with the regret of not spotting what we all could see.
As I understand it, the referee on the day lives with the regret of not spotting what we all could see.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...
Now here is a surprise - Edu falls out with the owner of Nottingham Forest and leaves his role.
Now here is a surprise - Edu falls out with the owner of Nottingham Forest and leaves his role.
Edu leaves Nottingham Forest after contract terminated (Gift Article)
Sources close to the club, speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, said Edu's contract had been terminated.
www.nytimes.com
September 7, 2026 at 4:13 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...
Now here is a surprise - Edu falls out with the owner of Nottingham Forest and leaves his role.
Now here is a surprise - Edu falls out with the owner of Nottingham Forest and leaves his role.
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My friend Mari Persen, one of the most talented musicians I've had the privilege to work with, has a new song out tomorrow, one of those lazy bossa-ish jazzy-ish (with added acid and subtle discords) tunes she is a master of. It's wonderful to have her back.
maripersen.bandcamp.com/track/maria-2
maripersen.bandcamp.com/track/maria-2
Maria, by Mari Persen
track by Mari Persen
maripersen.bandcamp.com
September 3, 2026 at 3:09 PM
My friend Mari Persen, one of the most talented musicians I've had the privilege to work with, has a new song out tomorrow, one of those lazy bossa-ish jazzy-ish (with added acid and subtle discords) tunes she is a master of. It's wonderful to have her back.
maripersen.bandcamp.com/track/maria-2
maripersen.bandcamp.com/track/maria-2