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Barney Ronay
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Barney Ronay @barneyronay.bsky.social · 21h
You havent actually listened to the whole thing have you? He talks explicitly about that atrocity and links his message to it. so… it literally cannot be whatboutery. It’s what it’s about
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Barney Ronay @barneyronay.bsky.social · 22h
Murder half a mile away is not whataboutery. you sound very terminally online I’m afraid
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Barney Ronay @barneyronay.bsky.social · 22h
because of time, place and presenting as “Manchester”. Seems pretty obvious
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Nick Ames @nickames82.bsky.social · 1d
Very high security here in Oslo for Norway v Israel – a game many locally feel shouldn't be taking place at all, but one the visitors can't wait for after this week's news. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Tight security and political tension hang over key Norway v Israel World Cup qualifier
The hosts in Oslo are closing in on qualification but the politics surrounding their visitors’ presence casts a shadow over the football
www.theguardian.com
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Barney Ronay @barneyronay.bsky.social · 1d
I liked Gary Neville’s speech even though he fucked up part of it
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Flag alert! Gary Neville may not be Orwell but he is a very English type of patriot | Barney Ronay
An easy target for accusations of luxury hypocrisy, Neville has at least tried to address an issue that has everything to do with aggressively flag-draped and militarised modern sport
www.theguardian.com
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Barney Ronay @barneyronay.bsky.social · 1d
I liked Gary Neville’s speech even though he fucked up part of it
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Flag alert! Gary Neville may not be Orwell but he is a very English type of patriot | Barney Ronay
An easy target for accusations of luxury hypocrisy, Neville has at least tried to address an issue that has everything to do with aggressively flag-draped and militarised modern sport
www.theguardian.com
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Barney Ronay @barneyronay.bsky.social · 2d
Insert own Bazball joke
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 2d
Column: How can I help a teammate who comes across as rude, loud and abrasive to people who don’t know him as well?
Column | Work Advice: Managing a quirky colleague’s interactions with outsiders
How can I help a teammate who comes across as rude, loud and abrasive to people who don’t know him as well?
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Barney Ronay @barneyronay.bsky.social · 2d
It’s the hope, really
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
England embrace a new frontier but Tuchel must be wary of hope and glory | Barney Ronay
Win against Wales is over before it began, yet unbridled expectations are the enemy of any manager in this job
www.theguardian.com
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Barney Ronay @barneyronay.bsky.social · 2d
It’s the hope, really
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
England embrace a new frontier but Tuchel must be wary of hope and glory | Barney Ronay
Win against Wales is over before it began, yet unbridled expectations are the enemy of any manager in this job
www.theguardian.com
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Barney Ronay @barneyronay.bsky.social · 5d
Game Of Throwns
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Rise of long balls marks latest trend in frenzied evolution of Premier League
Set pieces, long throws and generally getting it launched are back with a vengeance amid a notable tactical shift
www.theguardian.com
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Barney Ronay @barneyronay.bsky.social · 5d
Game Of Throwns
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Rise of long balls marks latest trend in frenzied evolution of Premier League
Set pieces, long throws and generally getting it launched are back with a vengeance amid a notable tactical shift
www.theguardian.com
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Barney Ronay @barneyronay.bsky.social · 7d
Crisis-ridden crisis club goes from crisis to crisis
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Maresca’s wild sprint a red-hot release after Chelsea stifle misfiring Liverpool | Barney Ronay
The Blues’ head coach was sent off after Estêvão Willian’s injury-time winner but it is Arne Slot who has solutions to find
www.theguardian.com
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Barney Ronay @barneyronay.bsky.social · 7d
Crisis-ridden crisis club goes from crisis to crisis
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Maresca’s wild sprint a red-hot release after Chelsea stifle misfiring Liverpool | Barney Ronay
The Blues’ head coach was sent off after Estêvão Willian’s injury-time winner but it is Arne Slot who has solutions to find
www.theguardian.com
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Barney Ronay @barneyronay.bsky.social · 8d
From bad to Wirtz- the top 30 transfers of all time RANKED!!
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Wirtz becomes latest footballer battling to best their objectively weird price tag | Barney Ronay
High-technique midfielder is talented enough for his Liverpool move to work out but most transfers over £80m don’t
www.theguardian.com
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Barney Ronay @barneyronay.bsky.social · 8d
From bad to Wirtz- the top 30 transfers of all time RANKED!!
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Wirtz becomes latest footballer battling to best their objectively weird price tag | Barney Ronay
High-technique midfielder is talented enough for his Liverpool move to work out but most transfers over £80m don’t
www.theguardian.com
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Barney Ronay @barneyronay.bsky.social · 9d
Thug life chose you
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Barney Ronay @barneyronay.bsky.social · 9d
Fascinating as these topics are, just getting a sense this album may not be geared specifically towards me
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The Times & Sunday Times @thetimes.com · 9d
The story behind every song on Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl

From cancel culture to pop star rivals and her love for Travis Kelce, our critic breaks down the meaning behind the tracks on the new album 👇
The story behind every song on Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl
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Barney Ronay @barneyronay.bsky.social · 10d
This is a very good Arsenal
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Ødegaard and Gyökeres on centre stage as Arteta’s Arsenal plan takes shape | Barney Ronay
With an enticing run of fixtures coming up and the captain back to his best, an enjoyable autumn seems on the cards
www.theguardian.com
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Barney Ronay @barneyronay.bsky.social · 10d
This is a very good Arsenal
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Ødegaard and Gyökeres on centre stage as Arteta’s Arsenal plan takes shape | Barney Ronay
With an enticing run of fixtures coming up and the captain back to his best, an enjoyable autumn seems on the cards
www.theguardian.com
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Barney Ronay @barneyronay.bsky.social · 11d
Jose and the way we were
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Faux-humble José Mourinho plays his part on oddly tender Chelsea return | Barney Ronay
This was not a hangover from another world. It was bang up to date, a piece of pure theatre, entertainment product
www.theguardian.com
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Barney Ronay @barneyronay.bsky.social · 11d
Jose and the way we were
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Faux-humble José Mourinho plays his part on oddly tender Chelsea return | Barney Ronay
This was not a hangover from another world. It was bang up to date, a piece of pure theatre, entertainment product
www.theguardian.com
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Barney Ronay @barneyronay.bsky.social · 14d
Smash the system
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At any normal club Ruben Amorim would lose his job – but not Manchester United | Barney Ronay
Obdurate manager’s Ruben-ball could arguably take the blame for Fernandes’s penalty fluff in another utterly bloodless performance
www.theguardian.com
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Barney Ronay @barneyronay.bsky.social · 14d
Smash the system
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
At any normal club Ruben Amorim would lose his job – but not Manchester United | Barney Ronay
Obdurate manager’s Ruben-ball could arguably take the blame for Fernandes’s penalty fluff in another utterly bloodless performance
www.theguardian.com
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Barney Ronay @barneyronay.bsky.social · 15d
Shit gets real
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Gianni Infantino’s Faustian pacts face biggest test as prospect of Israel ban moves closer
Sport should not be used to normalise abnormal conduct and it’s no longer possible to dispute the idea that Israel shouldn’t currently be participating
www.theguardian.com
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Barney Ronay @barneyronay.bsky.social · 15d
Shit gets real
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Gianni Infantino’s Faustian pacts face biggest test as prospect of Israel ban moves closer
Sport should not be used to normalise abnormal conduct and it’s no longer possible to dispute the idea that Israel shouldn’t currently be participating
www.theguardian.com
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