Mike McCarthy
@mikemccarthy.bsky.social
Football commentator, sports broadcaster, podcast absorber. As heard on Sky Sports, 5Live, BBC World Service & TalkSPORT.
Do the nations drawn against Portugal in the opening two group games of the World Cup have a legal case? The sanctions for violent conduct have always seemed pretty clear…
November 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Do the nations drawn against Portugal in the opening two group games of the World Cup have a legal case? The sanctions for violent conduct have always seemed pretty clear…
November 24, 2025 at 7:56 AM
So are England good at cricket or not?
November 21, 2025 at 11:05 AM
So are England good at cricket or not?
Experimenting with the Blank Spaces app in an effort to reduce distractions on my phone. Impressed with the early results!
November 11, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Experimenting with the Blank Spaces app in an effort to reduce distractions on my phone. Impressed with the early results!
This is vital local journalism.
“It broke my heart, that was my savings towards a new car,” one woman who paid Milne tens of thousands of pounds told us. “He has just wiped me out.”
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived
Exclusive: The Tribune can reveal that Andrew Milne has threatened leaseholders with high court action. It ‘broke my heart’ one woman says
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This is vital local journalism.
Reposted by Mike McCarthy
With the sacking of Will Still by Southampton this evening, 52 of the 92 clubs in England's top four divisions (56.5%) have changed manager at least one in the past year.
November 2, 2025 at 7:44 PM
With the sacking of Will Still by Southampton this evening, 52 of the 92 clubs in England's top four divisions (56.5%) have changed manager at least one in the past year.
In position at St James Park as the world’s oldest professional club travels to the National League’s newest name.
Brackley Town host Notts County in the FA Cup 1st Round.
I’m with Alvin Martin for full commentary on TalkSPORT2. Join us from 5.15.
Brackley Town host Notts County in the FA Cup 1st Round.
I’m with Alvin Martin for full commentary on TalkSPORT2. Join us from 5.15.
November 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
In position at St James Park as the world’s oldest professional club travels to the National League’s newest name.
Brackley Town host Notts County in the FA Cup 1st Round.
I’m with Alvin Martin for full commentary on TalkSPORT2. Join us from 5.15.
Brackley Town host Notts County in the FA Cup 1st Round.
I’m with Alvin Martin for full commentary on TalkSPORT2. Join us from 5.15.
Getting prepped for Brackley Town v Notts County tomorrow and seeing where the rabbit holes go.
Here's Brackley wing-back Justin Donowa winning U17s Triple jump gold for Bermuda at the 2012 CARIFTA Games.
There's definitely a line in that...
Here's Brackley wing-back Justin Donowa winning U17s Triple jump gold for Bermuda at the 2012 CARIFTA Games.
There's definitely a line in that...
Justin Donawa Wins Gold Carifta Bermuda Apr 9 2012
YouTube video by bernewsdotcom
www.youtube.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Getting prepped for Brackley Town v Notts County tomorrow and seeing where the rabbit holes go.
Here's Brackley wing-back Justin Donowa winning U17s Triple jump gold for Bermuda at the 2012 CARIFTA Games.
There's definitely a line in that...
Here's Brackley wing-back Justin Donowa winning U17s Triple jump gold for Bermuda at the 2012 CARIFTA Games.
There's definitely a line in that...
Pondering where I’d need to finish this season to become a Fantasy EFL influencer*…
October 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Pondering where I’d need to finish this season to become a Fantasy EFL influencer*…
A 30 second "spoiler delay" for score alert notifications has apparently been a thing on the MLB app for years.
In a world where live sport is increasingly consumed via streaming platforms I hope this is soon a more common feature everywhere.
In a world where live sport is increasingly consumed via streaming platforms I hope this is soon a more common feature everywhere.
The MLB app’s best feature is a 30-second delay
No more notification spoilers.
www.theverge.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
A 30 second "spoiler delay" for score alert notifications has apparently been a thing on the MLB app for years.
In a world where live sport is increasingly consumed via streaming platforms I hope this is soon a more common feature everywhere.
In a world where live sport is increasingly consumed via streaming platforms I hope this is soon a more common feature everywhere.
Golf, but you’re naming Premier League footballers to progress your ball towards the hole.
1 PL goal = 1 yard
An exact shot required to make the final putt.
It’s Wordle, but for people who’ve watched Premier League years too many times.
And I am obsessed.
1 PL goal = 1 yard
An exact shot required to make the final putt.
It’s Wordle, but for people who’ve watched Premier League years too many times.
And I am obsessed.
Goalf
www.goalf.app
October 8, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Golf, but you’re naming Premier League footballers to progress your ball towards the hole.
1 PL goal = 1 yard
An exact shot required to make the final putt.
It’s Wordle, but for people who’ve watched Premier League years too many times.
And I am obsessed.
1 PL goal = 1 yard
An exact shot required to make the final putt.
It’s Wordle, but for people who’ve watched Premier League years too many times.
And I am obsessed.
"The rewards of golf and of life too, I expect, are worth very little if you don't play the game by the etiquette as well as by the rules." - Bobby Jones
September 29, 2025 at 9:24 AM
"The rewards of golf and of life too, I expect, are worth very little if you don't play the game by the etiquette as well as by the rules." - Bobby Jones
Hunkering down ahead of a busy few days.
Sat: Oldham Athletic v Barnet (L2) (Sky Sports+)
Sun: Southampton v Sunderland (WSL2) (YouTube)
Tue: Notts County v Barnsley (EFLT) (Sky Sports+)
If anyone needs me, I'll be in a spreadsheet.
Sat: Oldham Athletic v Barnet (L2) (Sky Sports+)
Sun: Southampton v Sunderland (WSL2) (YouTube)
Tue: Notts County v Barnsley (EFLT) (Sky Sports+)
If anyone needs me, I'll be in a spreadsheet.
September 25, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Hunkering down ahead of a busy few days.
Sat: Oldham Athletic v Barnet (L2) (Sky Sports+)
Sun: Southampton v Sunderland (WSL2) (YouTube)
Tue: Notts County v Barnsley (EFLT) (Sky Sports+)
If anyone needs me, I'll be in a spreadsheet.
Sat: Oldham Athletic v Barnet (L2) (Sky Sports+)
Sun: Southampton v Sunderland (WSL2) (YouTube)
Tue: Notts County v Barnsley (EFLT) (Sky Sports+)
If anyone needs me, I'll be in a spreadsheet.
Why is there no way to dismiss the list of emails in the Mail app on iPadOS 26? Reading newsletters with a third of screen real estate gobbled up like this is rubbish.
(And yes, I have some excellent @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social reporting to catch up on.)
(And yes, I have some excellent @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social reporting to catch up on.)
September 16, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Why is there no way to dismiss the list of emails in the Mail app on iPadOS 26? Reading newsletters with a third of screen real estate gobbled up like this is rubbish.
(And yes, I have some excellent @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social reporting to catch up on.)
(And yes, I have some excellent @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social reporting to catch up on.)
Every once in a while I marvel for a moment at this chart for the ages from The Economist.
It further defies credibility with each passing year.
It further defies credibility with each passing year.
September 15, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Every once in a while I marvel for a moment at this chart for the ages from The Economist.
It further defies credibility with each passing year.
It further defies credibility with each passing year.
Refereeing is at its highest standard in the history of the game.
It only feels like the opposite is true because this week’s controversy is more present in the mind than long forgotten debacles of the past.
It only feels like the opposite is true because this week’s controversy is more present in the mind than long forgotten debacles of the past.
Everybody should absolutely view this as an invitation to drop your spiciest soccer takes.
lol I’m gonna need bluesky’s biggest soccer post ever to balance out all the politics engagement im burying myself under.
September 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Refereeing is at its highest standard in the history of the game.
It only feels like the opposite is true because this week’s controversy is more present in the mind than long forgotten debacles of the past.
It only feels like the opposite is true because this week’s controversy is more present in the mind than long forgotten debacles of the past.
A wonderful lament on the state of football team sheet graphics, and why the majority of them are so bad.
11 Symptoms of the Teamsheet Virus
What lies beneath the good, bad and utterly bizarre match day graphics?
www.ntt20.com
September 11, 2025 at 9:13 AM
A wonderful lament on the state of football team sheet graphics, and why the majority of them are so bad.
Reposted by Mike McCarthy
Lisa Nandy was asked about Sheffield Wednesday during her DCMS select committee appearance. Said she’s “extremely concerned” by Chansiri’s refusal to invest in club or sell it. Strongly hinted regulator will seize club & force a sale if not resolved. From 11:09…
www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
September 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Lisa Nandy was asked about Sheffield Wednesday during her DCMS select committee appearance. Said she’s “extremely concerned” by Chansiri’s refusal to invest in club or sell it. Strongly hinted regulator will seize club & force a sale if not resolved. From 11:09…
www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
An astonishing statistic from @bladespod.bsky.social.
Sheffield United Women haven't won a home league game for 534 days.
There must be an example, but I'm struggling to think of a worse run than that...
Sheffield United Women haven't won a home league game for 534 days.
There must be an example, but I'm struggling to think of a worse run than that...
New WOMEN OF STEEL is out, covering:
🫣 MD1 - Could've gone better!
⚽ WSL2 roundup
📝 Mollie Rouse signs
🏆 U21s defeated in WNL Cup
Thanks for reading!
womenofsteel.substack.com/p/md1-blades...
#Woso #WSL2 #bskyblades
🫣 MD1 - Could've gone better!
⚽ WSL2 roundup
📝 Mollie Rouse signs
🏆 U21s defeated in WNL Cup
Thanks for reading!
womenofsteel.substack.com/p/md1-blades...
#Woso #WSL2 #bskyblades
MD1: Blades beaten by clinical Sunderland
A positive start evaporates for the Blades who lose 4-0 to Sunderland at Bramall Lane
womenofsteel.substack.com
September 9, 2025 at 10:27 AM
An astonishing statistic from @bladespod.bsky.social.
Sheffield United Women haven't won a home league game for 534 days.
There must be an example, but I'm struggling to think of a worse run than that...
Sheffield United Women haven't won a home league game for 534 days.
There must be an example, but I'm struggling to think of a worse run than that...
Reposted by Mike McCarthy
Bluesky finally has a bookmarks feature 🙏
September 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Bluesky finally has a bookmarks feature 🙏
All set for two promotion contenders going head to head from the off in WSL2.
You can watch every WSL2 match on YouTube this season. Do join us. Kick-off at 14.00.
You can watch every WSL2 match on YouTube this season. Do join us. Kick-off at 14.00.
LIVE: Birmingham City v Bristol City | Barclays WSL 2
YouTube video by Barclays Women’s Super League 2
www.youtube.com
September 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
All set for two promotion contenders going head to head from the off in WSL2.
You can watch every WSL2 match on YouTube this season. Do join us. Kick-off at 14.00.
You can watch every WSL2 match on YouTube this season. Do join us. Kick-off at 14.00.
In position at Meadow Lane.
Notts County and Fleetwood Town have scored in every game so far this season.
Find out if I’ve jinxed that on Sky Sports+ from 14.50
Notts County and Fleetwood Town have scored in every game so far this season.
Find out if I’ve jinxed that on Sky Sports+ from 14.50
September 6, 2025 at 12:17 PM
In position at Meadow Lane.
Notts County and Fleetwood Town have scored in every game so far this season.
Find out if I’ve jinxed that on Sky Sports+ from 14.50
Notts County and Fleetwood Town have scored in every game so far this season.
Find out if I’ve jinxed that on Sky Sports+ from 14.50
Reposted by Mike McCarthy
Morning - the #WSL2 season starts on Friday with United getting things underway against Sunderland at Bramall Lane. I wrote a season preview here, along with predictions for who's going up, down and everything in between:
womenofsteel.substack.com/p/wsl-season...
#WSL #Woso #bskyblades
womenofsteel.substack.com/p/wsl-season...
#WSL #Woso #bskyblades
WSL 2: Season Predictions: 2025/26 Edition
How will United get on? Who's going up, who's going down, who will have a breakout season and lots more
womenofsteel.substack.com
September 3, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Morning - the #WSL2 season starts on Friday with United getting things underway against Sunderland at Bramall Lane. I wrote a season preview here, along with predictions for who's going up, down and everything in between:
womenofsteel.substack.com/p/wsl-season...
#WSL #Woso #bskyblades
womenofsteel.substack.com/p/wsl-season...
#WSL #Woso #bskyblades
Added together, Sunderland's Premier League points totals in 2002/03 (19) and 2005/06 (15) would not have been enough to save them from relegation in either campaign.
Ok folks: what is your favorite fact that you share with people (maybe a bit too) eagerly?
August 20, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Added together, Sunderland's Premier League points totals in 2002/03 (19) and 2005/06 (15) would not have been enough to save them from relegation in either campaign.
Going to see how I get on in FPL season whilst only allowing myself to pick players who’ve made at least one appearance in the EFL.
Currently fretting I’ve missed someone really obvious.
Currently fretting I’ve missed someone really obvious.
August 15, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Going to see how I get on in FPL season whilst only allowing myself to pick players who’ve made at least one appearance in the EFL.
Currently fretting I’ve missed someone really obvious.
Currently fretting I’ve missed someone really obvious.