Phil
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I do love that “Three cheers for Sireli Bobo” Is once again a relevant meme
September 29, 2026 at 11:03 PM
I do love that “Three cheers for Sireli Bobo” Is once again a relevant meme
This statement goes so hard
"No UEFA national teams will participate in any FIFA competition for so long as these proposals remain alive, unless this proposal has been abandoned in its entirety and binding assurances have been given that FIFA will never again open its governance or competitions to private ownership".
Statement on behalf of UEFA and its 55 national associations
UEFA and its national associations will not participate in FIFA competitions.
www.uefa.com
July 30, 2026 at 3:40 PM
This statement goes so hard
UEFA’s Aleksander Ceferin for Sports Personality of the Year btw
July 30, 2026 at 3:36 PM
UEFA’s Aleksander Ceferin for Sports Personality of the Year btw
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Daily Opinion 🗣️
I can imagine Tuchel not starting Mainoo this evening as a good performance will raise huge questions for him as manager.
I can imagine Tuchel not starting Mainoo this evening as a good performance will raise huge questions for him as manager.
July 18, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Daily Opinion 🗣️
I can imagine Tuchel not starting Mainoo this evening as a good performance will raise huge questions for him as manager.
I can imagine Tuchel not starting Mainoo this evening as a good performance will raise huge questions for him as manager.
That’s on Tuchel and Tuchel alone.
The game was winnable.
The game was winnable.
July 15, 2026 at 9:20 PM
That’s on Tuchel and Tuchel alone.
The game was winnable.
The game was winnable.
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England’s CDM Depth Chart:
1. Rice
2. Anderson
3. One armed Henderson
4. James
5. Bellingham dropping back
6. Stones
7. Dan Burn, probably
8. QB Kane
…
26. Kobbie Mainoo
1. Rice
2. Anderson
3. One armed Henderson
4. James
5. Bellingham dropping back
6. Stones
7. Dan Burn, probably
8. QB Kane
…
26. Kobbie Mainoo
July 11, 2026 at 10:43 PM
England’s CDM Depth Chart:
1. Rice
2. Anderson
3. One armed Henderson
4. James
5. Bellingham dropping back
6. Stones
7. Dan Burn, probably
8. QB Kane
…
26. Kobbie Mainoo
1. Rice
2. Anderson
3. One armed Henderson
4. James
5. Bellingham dropping back
6. Stones
7. Dan Burn, probably
8. QB Kane
…
26. Kobbie Mainoo
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Hello!
Outside of my work at @thinklabour.bsky.social, I’ve been squirrelling away at a polling aggregator.
This is www.pollingpolis.co.uk!
It has all the usual stuff but, crucially, also has a wee view for Age, Gender and Past Vote, plus much more for customising and sifting through.
Have fun!
Outside of my work at @thinklabour.bsky.social, I’ve been squirrelling away at a polling aggregator.
This is www.pollingpolis.co.uk!
It has all the usual stuff but, crucially, also has a wee view for Age, Gender and Past Vote, plus much more for customising and sifting through.
Have fun!
July 11, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Hello!
Outside of my work at @thinklabour.bsky.social, I’ve been squirrelling away at a polling aggregator.
This is www.pollingpolis.co.uk!
It has all the usual stuff but, crucially, also has a wee view for Age, Gender and Past Vote, plus much more for customising and sifting through.
Have fun!
Outside of my work at @thinklabour.bsky.social, I’ve been squirrelling away at a polling aggregator.
This is www.pollingpolis.co.uk!
It has all the usual stuff but, crucially, also has a wee view for Age, Gender and Past Vote, plus much more for customising and sifting through.
Have fun!
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This is amazing; 40 women’s organizations standing in support of trans people’s human rights against this government’s targeting of trans people against the EHRC transphobic code.
Trans people and cis women’s rights are not in opposition.
Trans people and cis women’s rights are not in opposition.
Women’s organisations speak up against the EHRC's Code - LIVE
I’m Women’s organisations speak up against the EHRC's updated Code of Practice We are a collection of women's organisations, networks and community groups that work with and support women across th...
docs.google.com
July 6, 2026 at 9:10 PM
This is amazing; 40 women’s organizations standing in support of trans people’s human rights against this government’s targeting of trans people against the EHRC transphobic code.
Trans people and cis women’s rights are not in opposition.
Trans people and cis women’s rights are not in opposition.
Love getting to reuse my favourite Ray O’Leary clip #cricket #iccwomenst20final
July 5, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Love getting to reuse my favourite Ray O’Leary clip #cricket #iccwomenst20final
Non-zero chance of Carly Rae Jepson at Eurovision
June 26, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Non-zero chance of Carly Rae Jepson at Eurovision
With what can only be assumed as a temporary absence, and the second test being at the Oval, I would have thought Ollie Pope and Sam Curran would have been obvious stand in candidates.
June 15, 2026 at 2:49 PM
With what can only be assumed as a temporary absence, and the second test being at the Oval, I would have thought Ollie Pope and Sam Curran would have been obvious stand in candidates.
If I had a quid for every quiz show hosted by Danny Dyer where he didn’t ask the questions… I’d have £3, which isn’t very good for quiz show tbh.
May 25, 2026 at 4:22 PM
If I had a quid for every quiz show hosted by Danny Dyer where he didn’t ask the questions… I’d have £3, which isn’t very good for quiz show tbh.
Always imagine these start with everyone saying “Shiiiiiiiiit” in turn
🇧🇬 BNT and Bulgarian government hold first planning meeting for #Eurovision 2027
BNT and Bulgarian government hold first planning meeting for Eurovision 2027 - ESCXTRA.com
After confirming its intention to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 in Bulgaria next May, initia
escxtra.com
May 20, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Always imagine these start with everyone saying “Shiiiiiiiiit” in turn
Time to cut to the flowers
May 16, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Time to cut to the flowers
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I hope this isn’t true. There are times when it’s more important to put country before party. This is one of them. Burnham’s longstanding commitment to a fairer voting system could transform our democracy & counter the dire threat of a Reform UK government elected on a minority of the vote
Greens suggest they will properly contest byelection in blow to Burnham
Statement follows speculation party would not field candidate in Makerfield or barely fight seat
www.theguardian.com
May 15, 2026 at 1:10 PM
I hope this isn’t true. There are times when it’s more important to put country before party. This is one of them. Burnham’s longstanding commitment to a fairer voting system could transform our democracy & counter the dire threat of a Reform UK government elected on a minority of the vote
If you follow me for Eurovision content, I can only apologise. I hope my usual content can resume next year.
May 12, 2026 at 6:50 PM
If you follow me for Eurovision content, I can only apologise. I hope my usual content can resume next year.
Huge news for the podcast we’re not doing this year
v1.117 is live!
We rolled out support for Bandcamp embeds. Now you can play songs right inside posts!
We're big fans of Bandcamp and everything they do to support artists.
Upgrade to the newest app version and give it a try 👇
caribouband.bandcamp.com/album/butter...
We rolled out support for Bandcamp embeds. Now you can play songs right inside posts!
We're big fans of Bandcamp and everything they do to support artists.
Upgrade to the newest app version and give it a try 👇
caribouband.bandcamp.com/album/butter...
Butterfly, by Daphni
16 track album
caribouband.bandcamp.com
February 23, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Huge news for the podcast we’re not doing this year
This is the sorta content we probably won’t be making this year due to “the situation”
Look Mum Nul Points
Look everyone, it's the United Kingdom's act for Vienna! 🇬🇧
LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER will be repping the Brits at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest 🎹
www.eurovision.com/stories/look...
LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER will be repping the Brits at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest 🎹
www.eurovision.com/stories/look...
February 17, 2026 at 10:17 AM
This is the sorta content we probably won’t be making this year due to “the situation”
I saw this taskmaster line up leaked on Reddit and assumed it was fictional because at least three felt made up
January 4, 2026 at 3:47 AM
I saw this taskmaster line up leaked on Reddit and assumed it was fictional because at least three felt made up
Feel like Strictly Come Dancing needs an experienced double act. Presenters with a lot of experience across different media and formats. With enough star appeal to bring in a new audience. I think it can only be hosted by…
Kermit and Miss Piggy
Kermit and Miss Piggy
October 23, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Feel like Strictly Come Dancing needs an experienced double act. Presenters with a lot of experience across different media and formats. With enough star appeal to bring in a new audience. I think it can only be hosted by…
Kermit and Miss Piggy
Kermit and Miss Piggy
Eurovision BS, can anyone explain what the 68 member states are? As it doesn’t seem to be countries (that’s 54 full but then like 20 associate) not broadcasters, so who are the 68?!
September 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Eurovision BS, can anyone explain what the 68 member states are? As it doesn’t seem to be countries (that’s 54 full but then like 20 associate) not broadcasters, so who are the 68?!
It feels like a good moment to remember what happened (the first time) when a govt-appointed Director General tried to suspend/ban a football presenter, and all of the pundits, commentators and alternative hosts refused to participate until he returned.
September 19, 2025 at 12:14 PM
It feels like a good moment to remember what happened (the first time) when a govt-appointed Director General tried to suspend/ban a football presenter, and all of the pundits, commentators and alternative hosts refused to participate until he returned.