Joseph Clift
@josephclift.bsky.social
Blade. Wales fan. Health policy & campaigning
Taken a couple of days to digest what was really poor United performance against Derby on Saturday. All 3 goals against of our own making – messing about at the back that led to their corner for the 1st, a terrible back-pass for the 2nd, totally avoidable penalty for the 3rd. V worrying #bskyblades
November 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Taken a couple of days to digest what was really poor United performance against Derby on Saturday. All 3 goals against of our own making – messing about at the back that led to their corner for the 1st, a terrible back-pass for the 2nd, totally avoidable penalty for the 3rd. V worrying #bskyblades
Extremely timely new research that reinforces the call for targeted prostate cancer screening for high-risk groups. Congrats to Prof Ros Eeles and the rest of the IMPACT study team at ICR
Men with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations should get annual #ProstateCancer screening.
The IMPACT trial finds BRCA1 carriers are 3 times more likely to have aggressive prostate cancers than non-carriers.
Results from the international trial shared at @myesmo.bsky.social
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The IMPACT trial finds BRCA1 carriers are 3 times more likely to have aggressive prostate cancers than non-carriers.
Results from the international trial shared at @myesmo.bsky.social
www.icr.ac.uk/about-us/icr...
October 17, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Extremely timely new research that reinforces the call for targeted prostate cancer screening for high-risk groups. Congrats to Prof Ros Eeles and the rest of the IMPACT study team at ICR
Yesterday was quite a busy day! Great to be in Parliament to launch our new report on targeted screening for groups at high risk of prostate cancer, looking at how this could be put into place. You can read the new report here: www.prostate-cancer-research.org.uk/screening-re...
Yesterday, we were delighted to host an event in Parliament attended by over 100 MPs and Peers to launch our new report, ‘Prostate Cancer Screening: The Impact on the NHS'.
October 15, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Yesterday was quite a busy day! Great to be in Parliament to launch our new report on targeted screening for groups at high risk of prostate cancer, looking at how this could be put into place. You can read the new report here: www.prostate-cancer-research.org.uk/screening-re...
Great to speak to the guys at The Pinch, who have been supporters of this safe standing campaign from its early days. This has taken up a large chunk of my spare time in recent years, with plenty of setbacks along the way, and delighted that this is at last this week fully installed at Bramall Lane.
Ahead of safe standing’s debut on Saturday, David & Sam from @thepinch.uk invited me on to chat about the background to the campaign and how it developed to be brought in.
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September 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Great to speak to the guys at The Pinch, who have been supporters of this safe standing campaign from its early days. This has taken up a large chunk of my spare time in recent years, with plenty of setbacks along the way, and delighted that this is at last this week fully installed at Bramall Lane.
Saw this for the first time yesterday evening – delighted to see it finally installed and ready for Saturday’s game. 3,000 at the back of the Kop able to stand at Bramall Lane for the first time since 1991. A team effort between this campaign at the club’s Fan Advisory Board to get it over the line
Great to chat to fans that braved the rain to drop by the Kop this evening. Well done to @sufc-fab.bsky.social for adding the extra session.
All ready for Saturday’s game, the away section complete too. If you’re a STH looking to move in from other stands, email [email protected]
All ready for Saturday’s game, the away section complete too. If you’re a STH looking to move in from other stands, email [email protected]
September 16, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Saw this for the first time yesterday evening – delighted to see it finally installed and ready for Saturday’s game. 3,000 at the back of the Kop able to stand at Bramall Lane for the first time since 1991. A team effort between this campaign at the club’s Fan Advisory Board to get it over the line
Hoping this is some sort of 4 dimensional thinking here that nobody is seeing, but Sellés dropping our best creator in Hamer, best striker in Campbell, and hand extra responsibility of the captaincy to Peck who has already struggled with the increased focus of his role this season, feels v odd.
September 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Hoping this is some sort of 4 dimensional thinking here that nobody is seeing, but Sellés dropping our best creator in Hamer, best striker in Campbell, and hand extra responsibility of the captaincy to Peck who has already struggled with the increased focus of his role this season, feels v odd.
Really important piece of research out that shows that biparametric MRI could offer a viable alternative to mpMRI in the diagnostic pathway for prostate cancer – faster, cheaper, and potentially better for patient experience too. Really important for considerations on potential screening programmes
Editorial: The PRIME trial establishes biparametric MRI as a viable alternative to multiparametric MRI for prostate cancer diagnosis, offering reduced time, cost, and invasiveness.
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September 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Really important piece of research out that shows that biparametric MRI could offer a viable alternative to mpMRI in the diagnostic pathway for prostate cancer – faster, cheaper, and potentially better for patient experience too. Really important for considerations on potential screening programmes
Boro h/t
+ves:
– Tanganga looks excellent. He’ll need to be if we keep playing like this
– Bindon looks improved as a result of above
– still in it
-ves:
– not sure any area is working
– Peck for most of half isolated deep, Hamer isolated elsewhere
– left side defensively horrible
#bakyblades
+ves:
– Tanganga looks excellent. He’ll need to be if we keep playing like this
– Bindon looks improved as a result of above
– still in it
-ves:
– not sure any area is working
– Peck for most of half isolated deep, Hamer isolated elsewhere
– left side defensively horrible
#bakyblades
August 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Boro h/t
+ves:
– Tanganga looks excellent. He’ll need to be if we keep playing like this
– Bindon looks improved as a result of above
– still in it
-ves:
– not sure any area is working
– Peck for most of half isolated deep, Hamer isolated elsewhere
– left side defensively horrible
#bakyblades
+ves:
– Tanganga looks excellent. He’ll need to be if we keep playing like this
– Bindon looks improved as a result of above
– still in it
-ves:
– not sure any area is working
– Peck for most of half isolated deep, Hamer isolated elsewhere
– left side defensively horrible
#bakyblades
Disappointed that Kieffer Moore’s time with us didn’t really go as planned. I’d have been fine with him staying, but most United fans can’t forgive his contribution to the playoff final loss. Given his age and the system Sellés is likely to play, this deal makes sense for all parties #bskyblades
August 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Disappointed that Kieffer Moore’s time with us didn’t really go as planned. I’d have been fine with him staying, but most United fans can’t forgive his contribution to the playoff final loss. Given his age and the system Sellés is likely to play, this deal makes sense for all parties #bskyblades
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It’s official: Safe Standing is coming to Bramall Lane!
~3,000 at the back of the Kop, plus a section of the away end, and to be introduced this year.
www.sufc.co.uk/news/2025/ju...
~3,000 at the back of the Kop, plus a section of the away end, and to be introduced this year.
www.sufc.co.uk/news/2025/ju...
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July 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
It’s official: Safe Standing is coming to Bramall Lane!
~3,000 at the back of the Kop, plus a section of the away end, and to be introduced this year.
www.sufc.co.uk/news/2025/ju...
~3,000 at the back of the Kop, plus a section of the away end, and to be introduced this year.
www.sufc.co.uk/news/2025/ju...
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For 2 years, 2 govts used a secret court to hide the truth: they put 100,000 Afghans at risk of death. They used constitutionally unprecedented methods to prevent reporting.
My reflections on two years on this story and why it must ever happen again.
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My reflections on two years on this story and why it must ever happen again.
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My two years in secret court: How UK governments hid a national scandal
The government put 100,000 Afghans at risk of death. Then used the force of law in a constitutionally unprecedented way to prevent anyone finding out.
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July 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
For 2 years, 2 govts used a secret court to hide the truth: they put 100,000 Afghans at risk of death. They used constitutionally unprecedented methods to prevent reporting.
My reflections on two years on this story and why it must ever happen again.
goodallandgoodluck.substack.com/p/my-two-yea...
My reflections on two years on this story and why it must ever happen again.
goodallandgoodluck.substack.com/p/my-two-yea...
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Jess Fishlock is the oldest goalscorer in Euros history.
She's also Wales' youngest ever goalscorer at a major tournament.
She's also Wales' youngest ever goalscorer at a major tournament.
July 9, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Jess Fishlock is the oldest goalscorer in Euros history.
She's also Wales' youngest ever goalscorer at a major tournament.
She's also Wales' youngest ever goalscorer at a major tournament.
Unlucky half for Wales, but still a great moment for Jess Fishlock for the equaliser.
Nervy start, poor on France’s goal, but Wales recovered well, grew in confidence, and bright on the break. Brilliant ball by Gemma Evans to set Holland free for the goal.
V obv pen sadly before h/t
#WEURO2025
Nervy start, poor on France’s goal, but Wales recovered well, grew in confidence, and bright on the break. Brilliant ball by Gemma Evans to set Holland free for the goal.
V obv pen sadly before h/t
#WEURO2025
July 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Unlucky half for Wales, but still a great moment for Jess Fishlock for the equaliser.
Nervy start, poor on France’s goal, but Wales recovered well, grew in confidence, and bright on the break. Brilliant ball by Gemma Evans to set Holland free for the goal.
V obv pen sadly before h/t
#WEURO2025
Nervy start, poor on France’s goal, but Wales recovered well, grew in confidence, and bright on the break. Brilliant ball by Gemma Evans to set Holland free for the goal.
V obv pen sadly before h/t
#WEURO2025
David Suzuki has been a force of nature in advocating for sustainability, nature and climate action for many decades, so this is a pretty stark interview from someone so prominent on these topics. Essentially says climate resilience now the key focus needed.
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‘It’s too late’: David Suzuki says the fight against climate change is lost - iPolitics
"We have failed to shift the narrative and we are still caught up in the same legal, economic and political systems," said David Suzuki in an exclusive interview with iPolitics. "For me, what we've go...
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July 4, 2025 at 10:49 AM
David Suzuki has been a force of nature in advocating for sustainability, nature and climate action for many decades, so this is a pretty stark interview from someone so prominent on these topics. Essentially says climate resilience now the key focus needed.
www.ipolitics.ca/2025/07/02/i...
www.ipolitics.ca/2025/07/02/i...
Think the Wilder sacking is a real mix of harsh and yet understandable, tho I’d have been fine with him starting next season. The football for a lot of last season wasn’t great, and I felt we ended it not knowing the best XI nor what the style of play was. Both were so clear over 2016-20 #bskyblades
June 19, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Think the Wilder sacking is a real mix of harsh and yet understandable, tho I’d have been fine with him starting next season. The football for a lot of last season wasn’t great, and I felt we ended it not knowing the best XI nor what the style of play was. Both were so clear over 2016-20 #bskyblades
@chopperfireball.bsky.social probably already on your radar but confirmed chopper fireballs (two) in Captain America: Brave New World
June 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
@chopperfireball.bsky.social probably already on your radar but confirmed chopper fireballs (two) in Captain America: Brave New World
I’ve been to Wembley with United in 1993, 1997, 2009, 2012, and 2023. I was abroad for the goal-fest vs Hull in 2015, so the only time I have seen us score at Wembley was on that very first visit.
At the v least today, I want to have seen someone other than Alan Cork score for us there #bskyblades
At the v least today, I want to have seen someone other than Alan Cork score for us there #bskyblades
May 24, 2025 at 9:04 AM
I’ve been to Wembley with United in 1993, 1997, 2009, 2012, and 2023. I was abroad for the goal-fest vs Hull in 2015, so the only time I have seen us score at Wembley was on that very first visit.
At the v least today, I want to have seen someone other than Alan Cork score for us there #bskyblades
At the v least today, I want to have seen someone other than Alan Cork score for us there #bskyblades
To mark International Clinical Trials Day, the MHRA has launched a consultation on the use of real-world data for external control arms of clinical trials. Closes 30 June
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MHRA draft guideline on the use of external control arms based on real-world data to support regulatory decisions
We invite feedback on the clarity and wording of our new draft guideline on the use of external control arms based on real-world data to support regulatory decisions.
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May 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
To mark International Clinical Trials Day, the MHRA has launched a consultation on the use of real-world data for external control arms of clinical trials. Closes 30 June
www.gov.uk/government/c...
www.gov.uk/government/c...
A lovely evening in the sun at Bramall Lane for the 2nd leg. I expected Wilder to make a couple of changes, but surprised to see Peck starting tonight on a booking. Feels slightly risky with Davies now fit to not just switch them.
Same attitude as last Thursday needed tonight #bskyblades
Same attitude as last Thursday needed tonight #bskyblades
May 12, 2025 at 6:06 PM
A lovely evening in the sun at Bramall Lane for the 2nd leg. I expected Wilder to make a couple of changes, but surprised to see Peck starting tonight on a booking. Feels slightly risky with Davies now fit to not just switch them.
Same attitude as last Thursday needed tonight #bskyblades
Same attitude as last Thursday needed tonight #bskyblades
9 playoffs. 0 promotions. 1 relegation.
That record has to change at some point, but can’t given that record go into this evening’s game with any expectation it will this time round.
We’re at least going into these playoffs with a near fully fit squad. Fancy Moore to start this eve #bskyblades
That record has to change at some point, but can’t given that record go into this evening’s game with any expectation it will this time round.
We’re at least going into these playoffs with a near fully fit squad. Fancy Moore to start this eve #bskyblades
May 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
9 playoffs. 0 promotions. 1 relegation.
That record has to change at some point, but can’t given that record go into this evening’s game with any expectation it will this time round.
We’re at least going into these playoffs with a near fully fit squad. Fancy Moore to start this eve #bskyblades
That record has to change at some point, but can’t given that record go into this evening’s game with any expectation it will this time round.
We’re at least going into these playoffs with a near fully fit squad. Fancy Moore to start this eve #bskyblades
Bit of a forgettable game all in all, but thought Callum O’Hare again made a great case to start in the next two – we don’t have anyone that presses like he does, and a few lovely bits of play in that 2nd half. Thought Souza & Peck were decent, and a lively sub appearance for Brewster #bskyblades
May 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Bit of a forgettable game all in all, but thought Callum O’Hare again made a great case to start in the next two – we don’t have anyone that presses like he does, and a few lovely bits of play in that 2nd half. Thought Souza & Peck were decent, and a lively sub appearance for Brewster #bskyblades
It’s today 100 years since United’s last Wembley win in the 1925 FA Cup final vs Cardiff.
And in looking at the coverage at the time, I cannot unsee the absolutely-not-terrifying ‘lucky mascot’ in these old images.
#bskyblades
And in looking at the coverage at the time, I cannot unsee the absolutely-not-terrifying ‘lucky mascot’ in these old images.
#bskyblades
April 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
It’s today 100 years since United’s last Wembley win in the 1925 FA Cup final vs Cardiff.
And in looking at the coverage at the time, I cannot unsee the absolutely-not-terrifying ‘lucky mascot’ in these old images.
#bskyblades
And in looking at the coverage at the time, I cannot unsee the absolutely-not-terrifying ‘lucky mascot’ in these old images.
#bskyblades
Thought it was a much better performance from United yesterday, had we played like that vs any of Oxford, Millwall, Plymouth this last month we might be heading to a more interesting last 2 games.
Still worryingly feels like we struggle to affect a game when we switch 3+ in a 2nd half #bskyblades
Still worryingly feels like we struggle to affect a game when we switch 3+ in a 2nd half #bskyblades
April 22, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Thought it was a much better performance from United yesterday, had we played like that vs any of Oxford, Millwall, Plymouth this last month we might be heading to a more interesting last 2 games.
Still worryingly feels like we struggle to affect a game when we switch 3+ in a 2nd half #bskyblades
Still worryingly feels like we struggle to affect a game when we switch 3+ in a 2nd half #bskyblades
Flat performance so far – easy to say in retrospect, but I was really surprised we didn’t make any changes from the weekend. We’re struggling to carve out decent chances, and seem to be relying on trying to fashion a penalty from set-pieces. More width needed here + move Hamer centrally #bskyblades
April 8, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Flat performance so far – easy to say in retrospect, but I was really surprised we didn’t make any changes from the weekend. We’re struggling to carve out decent chances, and seem to be relying on trying to fashion a penalty from set-pieces. More width needed here + move Hamer centrally #bskyblades
Super result for Wales Women in Sweden, really brave performance. It’s a brilliant finish by Hannah Cain from Rachel Rose’s through ball. Some really good moments for Safia Patel to keep the scores level.
April 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Super result for Wales Women in Sweden, really brave performance. It’s a brilliant finish by Hannah Cain from Rachel Rose’s through ball. Some really good moments for Safia Patel to keep the scores level.