Mel Gomes
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Glory Nights: From Wankdorf to Wembley.
I don’t give a damn for the same old played out scenes.
Don’t confirm to formulas.
Just a bloke.
I don’t give a damn for the same old played out scenes.
Don’t confirm to formulas.
Just a bloke.
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A wonderfully British sentence:
‘The first SWR service under public ownership was a rail replacement bus’.
South Western first rail firm renationalised by Labour www.bbc.com/news/article...
‘The first SWR service under public ownership was a rail replacement bus’.
South Western first rail firm renationalised by Labour www.bbc.com/news/article...
South Western Railway first rail firm renationalised by Labour
The first service under new public ownership was partially operated by a rail replacement bus.
www.bbc.com
May 25, 2025 at 7:15 AM
A wonderfully British sentence:
‘The first SWR service under public ownership was a rail replacement bus’.
South Western first rail firm renationalised by Labour www.bbc.com/news/article...
‘The first SWR service under public ownership was a rail replacement bus’.
South Western first rail firm renationalised by Labour www.bbc.com/news/article...
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One paragraph of Tony Blair’s foreword to @InstituteGC climate paper that hasn’t received enough attention institute.global/insights/cli...
May 4, 2025 at 11:50 AM
One paragraph of Tony Blair’s foreword to @InstituteGC climate paper that hasn’t received enough attention institute.global/insights/cli...
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This is precisely the “irrational” debate Blair was talking about: he doesn’t “oppose” phasing out fossil fuels – he says it is not going to happen on present policies theconversation.com/tony-blair-o...
Tony Blair opposes phasing out fossil fuels. These academics disagree
Not only is a phase-out of coal, oil and gas necessary, it offers huge economic benefits.
theconversation.com
April 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
This is precisely the “irrational” debate Blair was talking about: he doesn’t “oppose” phasing out fossil fuels – he says it is not going to happen on present policies theconversation.com/tony-blair-o...
Blistering 32 mins after lunch at The Oval yesterday, when Surrey took 5 wickets, with stumps flying and brilliant catches.
Set-them up for an excellent win before the football even kicked-off.
Set-them up for an excellent win before the football even kicked-off.
April 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Blistering 32 mins after lunch at The Oval yesterday, when Surrey took 5 wickets, with stumps flying and brilliant catches.
Set-them up for an excellent win before the football even kicked-off.
Set-them up for an excellent win before the football even kicked-off.
The signs of a good football manager can be seen within 18 months of when they took the job.
Proper manager, Glasner.
Proper manager, Glasner.
April 26, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The signs of a good football manager can be seen within 18 months of when they took the job.
Proper manager, Glasner.
Proper manager, Glasner.
Light at the end of the tunnel.
Ange Postecoglou heading for Tottenham exit
Exclusive: Australian manager likely to leave club regardless of whether they win Europa League and qualify for Champions League
www.telegraph.co.uk
April 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Light at the end of the tunnel.
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Liberal/left insistence that everything the Trump regime does is some kind of cunning evil plan is just the mirror of MAGA-world's belief it's all a genius plan.
Neither are prepared to accept the obvious: that they don't know what they're doing.
Neither are prepared to accept the obvious: that they don't know what they're doing.
My extremely hot take is that the Trump Administration is not intentionally making stocks go down and that this kind of conspiracism both gives them far too much credit and everyone else not enough.
Get people in dire financial straits. They’re much easier to control that way. Then add a shock to the system, and they’ll hand over all their rights without a fight. None of this is accidental.
April 22, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Liberal/left insistence that everything the Trump regime does is some kind of cunning evil plan is just the mirror of MAGA-world's belief it's all a genius plan.
Neither are prepared to accept the obvious: that they don't know what they're doing.
Neither are prepared to accept the obvious: that they don't know what they're doing.
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Inviting Corbyn to a philosophy festival is like inviting a hamster to run in the Grand National.
April 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Inviting Corbyn to a philosophy festival is like inviting a hamster to run in the Grand National.
Battling performance & top result.
Players put bodies on the line, we were finally pragmatic with long goal-kicks & sticking on an extra CB + we had extra running with Tel replacing Son.
Despite the tactical flaws meaning the ball bypassed them, Solanke & Maddison won it.
Up the Spurs.
#THFC
Players put bodies on the line, we were finally pragmatic with long goal-kicks & sticking on an extra CB + we had extra running with Tel replacing Son.
Despite the tactical flaws meaning the ball bypassed them, Solanke & Maddison won it.
Up the Spurs.
#THFC
April 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Battling performance & top result.
Players put bodies on the line, we were finally pragmatic with long goal-kicks & sticking on an extra CB + we had extra running with Tel replacing Son.
Despite the tactical flaws meaning the ball bypassed them, Solanke & Maddison won it.
Up the Spurs.
#THFC
Players put bodies on the line, we were finally pragmatic with long goal-kicks & sticking on an extra CB + we had extra running with Tel replacing Son.
Despite the tactical flaws meaning the ball bypassed them, Solanke & Maddison won it.
Up the Spurs.
#THFC
My oat milk’s got a thicker skin.
Ange: "I don't care mate". Small selection of photos of Ange not caring
April 16, 2025 at 7:36 PM
My oat milk’s got a thicker skin.
More gaslighting from Postecoglou, saying it’s rare for Spurs to get into the last 4 of a cup.
I make it at least 26 SFs in the last 45 seasons, inc winning both in Europe; more than most.
And this season’s EL, with expanded CL & no drop downs, weaker than any League Cup.
#THFC
I make it at least 26 SFs in the last 45 seasons, inc winning both in Europe; more than most.
And this season’s EL, with expanded CL & no drop downs, weaker than any League Cup.
#THFC
April 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM
More gaslighting from Postecoglou, saying it’s rare for Spurs to get into the last 4 of a cup.
I make it at least 26 SFs in the last 45 seasons, inc winning both in Europe; more than most.
And this season’s EL, with expanded CL & no drop downs, weaker than any League Cup.
#THFC
I make it at least 26 SFs in the last 45 seasons, inc winning both in Europe; more than most.
And this season’s EL, with expanded CL & no drop downs, weaker than any League Cup.
#THFC
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Quite something for Truss to call Carney "unelected PM of Canada"
Truss used to talk of 'her mandate' from a party leadership vote. Mark Carney also won party leader vote but then General Election called 9 days after he became PM.
28/4 election will take place when he has been PM 45 days!
Truss used to talk of 'her mandate' from a party leadership vote. Mark Carney also won party leader vote but then General Election called 9 days after he became PM.
28/4 election will take place when he has been PM 45 days!
April 14, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Quite something for Truss to call Carney "unelected PM of Canada"
Truss used to talk of 'her mandate' from a party leadership vote. Mark Carney also won party leader vote but then General Election called 9 days after he became PM.
28/4 election will take place when he has been PM 45 days!
Truss used to talk of 'her mandate' from a party leadership vote. Mark Carney also won party leader vote but then General Election called 9 days after he became PM.
28/4 election will take place when he has been PM 45 days!
Ange Ball.
Anyone insisting it will be the same under any manager, is gaslighting you.
He is terrible. And it has been obvious for months.
#THFC
Anyone insisting it will be the same under any manager, is gaslighting you.
He is terrible. And it has been obvious for months.
#THFC
Ah, the sweet relief that it was only 4.
It has come to this.
It has come to this.
April 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Ange Ball.
Anyone insisting it will be the same under any manager, is gaslighting you.
He is terrible. And it has been obvious for months.
#THFC
Anyone insisting it will be the same under any manager, is gaslighting you.
He is terrible. And it has been obvious for months.
#THFC
All those making excuses for Postecoglou, the worst coach Spurs have had for 45+ years - who as well as being tactically clueless, has made every senior player worse while gaslighting fans - should be embarrassed in not seeing what was blatantly obvious less than 18 months into his reign.
#THFC
#THFC
April 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
All those making excuses for Postecoglou, the worst coach Spurs have had for 45+ years - who as well as being tactically clueless, has made every senior player worse while gaslighting fans - should be embarrassed in not seeing what was blatantly obvious less than 18 months into his reign.
#THFC
#THFC
The summer’s here and the time is right…
April 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The summer’s here and the time is right…
April 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Secretary Bessent has handled a very difficult situation extremely well. Appears he finally got through to Trump and wrestled the tariff wheel away from Navarro. Countering China’s unfair trade practices makes sense, but should be done with backing of allies. 👏 🇺🇸
April 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Secretary Bessent has handled a very difficult situation extremely well. Appears he finally got through to Trump and wrestled the tariff wheel away from Navarro. Countering China’s unfair trade practices makes sense, but should be done with backing of allies. 👏 🇺🇸
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To this day, there are families and communities that still haven’t recovered from the 2008 crash.
Congress has the power to pull our economy back from the brink. We need a handful of Republicans to not bend a knee to Trump and instead stand up for the American people.
Congress has the power to pull our economy back from the brink. We need a handful of Republicans to not bend a knee to Trump and instead stand up for the American people.
Tariff ‘chaos’ isn’t what America needs, Mass. Sen. Warren says as markets churn
"It's a lose-lose proposition. Here in Washington, Republicans know that as well as Democrats," U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., said.
www.masslive.com
April 8, 2025 at 9:24 PM
To this day, there are families and communities that still haven’t recovered from the 2008 crash.
Congress has the power to pull our economy back from the brink. We need a handful of Republicans to not bend a knee to Trump and instead stand up for the American people.
Congress has the power to pull our economy back from the brink. We need a handful of Republicans to not bend a knee to Trump and instead stand up for the American people.
Lucky it is a home game against the worst team to play in the top flight for over 30 years tomorrow.
Although if we don’t win, his gaslighting post-match will reach new levels.
After yesterday’s presser giving his views on mobile phones, maybe will hear why tarrifs are a good thing on Wed.
#THFC
Although if we don’t win, his gaslighting post-match will reach new levels.
After yesterday’s presser giving his views on mobile phones, maybe will hear why tarrifs are a good thing on Wed.
#THFC
April 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Lucky it is a home game against the worst team to play in the top flight for over 30 years tomorrow.
Although if we don’t win, his gaslighting post-match will reach new levels.
After yesterday’s presser giving his views on mobile phones, maybe will hear why tarrifs are a good thing on Wed.
#THFC
Although if we don’t win, his gaslighting post-match will reach new levels.
After yesterday’s presser giving his views on mobile phones, maybe will hear why tarrifs are a good thing on Wed.
#THFC
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Again, a MASSIVE failure of several TV companies who know what the guy is, who know what the guy does, panders to him, throws young women to him, all for the “talent”. The scum at Endemol and Channel 4 should be up on aiding and abetting. They all knew what he was and is. Ratings though! 👍👍👍
April 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Again, a MASSIVE failure of several TV companies who know what the guy is, who know what the guy does, panders to him, throws young women to him, all for the “talent”. The scum at Endemol and Channel 4 should be up on aiding and abetting. They all knew what he was and is. Ratings though! 👍👍👍
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If you don’t know what he did, he make the decision, on September 12, 2001, to walk into MTV, dressed as Osama Bin Laden, and tried to present a show in that garb. And no one said “maybe we shouldn’t let this fucker in front of a camera”. I am delighted we did a hatchet job on him in the magazine.
April 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM
If you don’t know what he did, he make the decision, on September 12, 2001, to walk into MTV, dressed as Osama Bin Laden, and tried to present a show in that garb. And no one said “maybe we shouldn’t let this fucker in front of a camera”. I am delighted we did a hatchet job on him in the magazine.
“Worn-out tactics that long ceased since to work”.
Indeed.
Indeed.
It's horrible, it's a mess, it's Tottenham. Enter supporters purgatory whether ye have sinned or not
tottenhamonmymind.com/2025/04/04/i...
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It’s Horrible, It’s a Mess, It’s Tottenham
On Monday, Spurs published their latest financial results. Revenue was down, and the word of the week was ‘sustainable’, as in Daniel Levy’s insistence that the club’s investment in transfers and s…
tottenhamonmymind.com
April 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
“Worn-out tactics that long ceased since to work”.
Indeed.
Indeed.
Postecoglou trying to mock and then gaslighting @tottenhamhotspur.com fanbase in-keeping with the no-nothings on this platform, who have tried to tell you that a manager who got 40 points in the last 37 league games isn’t hopelessly out of his depth, despite the same tepid mistakes, weekly.
#THFC
#THFC
April 4, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Postecoglou trying to mock and then gaslighting @tottenhamhotspur.com fanbase in-keeping with the no-nothings on this platform, who have tried to tell you that a manager who got 40 points in the last 37 league games isn’t hopelessly out of his depth, despite the same tepid mistakes, weekly.
#THFC
#THFC
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Seeing BlueSCOYS realise that a manager who has lost 16 Premier League games might actually not be doing a good job.
April 4, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Seeing BlueSCOYS realise that a manager who has lost 16 Premier League games might actually not be doing a good job.