Nick Craw🇪🇺🇨🇦🇬🇱🇹🇭
@nickcraw.bsky.social
Single malt drinker
Agatha Christie head
Arsenal fan
Purveyor of general Englishness
King Rama VI reader
European federalism proponent
Displaced Inselaffe
(In that order)
Agatha Christie head
Arsenal fan
Purveyor of general Englishness
King Rama VI reader
European federalism proponent
Displaced Inselaffe
(In that order)
I was today years old when I found out that Rafa Nadal is also, as well as being a tennis player, the "Marquess of Llevant de Mallorca".
Was it just me or did everyone know he was a Marquess?
Was it just me or did everyone know he was a Marquess?
December 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I was today years old when I found out that Rafa Nadal is also, as well as being a tennis player, the "Marquess of Llevant de Mallorca".
Was it just me or did everyone know he was a Marquess?
Was it just me or did everyone know he was a Marquess?
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The clip literally says nothing about quality of 1980s films.
It certainly doesnt show what many people (incl thread starter) thinks it shows.
HBO in 80s was a new small company with limited budget that lost many subscribers once theyd watched the "1st few films they wanted to see that HBO aired".
It certainly doesnt show what many people (incl thread starter) thinks it shows.
HBO in 80s was a new small company with limited budget that lost many subscribers once theyd watched the "1st few films they wanted to see that HBO aired".
December 9, 2025 at 8:39 AM
The clip literally says nothing about quality of 1980s films.
It certainly doesnt show what many people (incl thread starter) thinks it shows.
HBO in 80s was a new small company with limited budget that lost many subscribers once theyd watched the "1st few films they wanted to see that HBO aired".
It certainly doesnt show what many people (incl thread starter) thinks it shows.
HBO in 80s was a new small company with limited budget that lost many subscribers once theyd watched the "1st few films they wanted to see that HBO aired".
Aliens please.
I dont care what you do.
Just make it quick for goodness sake.
I dont care what you do.
Just make it quick for goodness sake.
December 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Aliens please.
I dont care what you do.
Just make it quick for goodness sake.
I dont care what you do.
Just make it quick for goodness sake.
Leaving aside the sexism....this is insanely stupid.
Are we really saying theres an issue with portion sizes in restaurants thats causing obesity?
Utter insanity.
Are we really saying theres an issue with portion sizes in restaurants thats causing obesity?
Utter insanity.
December 9, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Leaving aside the sexism....this is insanely stupid.
Are we really saying theres an issue with portion sizes in restaurants thats causing obesity?
Utter insanity.
Are we really saying theres an issue with portion sizes in restaurants thats causing obesity?
Utter insanity.
Elon MUsk belives he should be deported to South Africa?
December 9, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Elon MUsk belives he should be deported to South Africa?
I had no idea LeBron James was not in the top 1000 Basketball players of all time.
LeBron James of Soccer pays tribute to the Michael Jordan of... well, basketball 🏀
December 9, 2025 at 9:36 AM
I had no idea LeBron James was not in the top 1000 Basketball players of all time.
Champions League geek-news:
Ive done the numbers on current table & theres a reasonably plausible way that teams with 15points and a decent goal difference can qualify for the top 8.
In fact Arsenal could more or less qualify for top 8 today before their match on Wednsday if results go right way.
Ive done the numbers on current table & theres a reasonably plausible way that teams with 15points and a decent goal difference can qualify for the top 8.
In fact Arsenal could more or less qualify for top 8 today before their match on Wednsday if results go right way.
December 9, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Champions League geek-news:
Ive done the numbers on current table & theres a reasonably plausible way that teams with 15points and a decent goal difference can qualify for the top 8.
In fact Arsenal could more or less qualify for top 8 today before their match on Wednsday if results go right way.
Ive done the numbers on current table & theres a reasonably plausible way that teams with 15points and a decent goal difference can qualify for the top 8.
In fact Arsenal could more or less qualify for top 8 today before their match on Wednsday if results go right way.
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Theres an alternative narrative to Salah story that Journos ignore:
Salah had the power 6months ago, could have gone straight to Saudi to earn $$$.
Instead he signed 2year deal in return for assurances from the club. Its an open secret Pool have been discussing trabsfering Salah last few months.
Salah had the power 6months ago, could have gone straight to Saudi to earn $$$.
Instead he signed 2year deal in return for assurances from the club. Its an open secret Pool have been discussing trabsfering Salah last few months.
December 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Theres an alternative narrative to Salah story that Journos ignore:
Salah had the power 6months ago, could have gone straight to Saudi to earn $$$.
Instead he signed 2year deal in return for assurances from the club. Its an open secret Pool have been discussing trabsfering Salah last few months.
Salah had the power 6months ago, could have gone straight to Saudi to earn $$$.
Instead he signed 2year deal in return for assurances from the club. Its an open secret Pool have been discussing trabsfering Salah last few months.
FIFA & the USA trying to smuggle through turning football into a 4 quarter games to sell more commercial space during the game.
News: Every 2026 World Cup match will feature two "hydration breaks," no matter the weather.
Each half will pause for exactly three minutes midway through.
It's a player welfare measure. It also has sporting & commercial implications.
More @theathleticfc.bsky.social:
Each half will pause for exactly three minutes midway through.
It's a player welfare measure. It also has sporting & commercial implications.
More @theathleticfc.bsky.social:
2026 World Cup to feature three-minute hydration breaks in every half throughout tournament
Every game will pause for three minutes in the middle of each half, which will essentially split the match into quarters.
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
FIFA & the USA trying to smuggle through turning football into a 4 quarter games to sell more commercial space during the game.
Theres an alternative narrative to Salah story that Journos ignore:
Salah had the power 6months ago, could have gone straight to Saudi to earn $$$.
Instead he signed 2year deal in return for assurances from the club. Its an open secret Pool have been discussing trabsfering Salah last few months.
Salah had the power 6months ago, could have gone straight to Saudi to earn $$$.
Instead he signed 2year deal in return for assurances from the club. Its an open secret Pool have been discussing trabsfering Salah last few months.
December 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Theres an alternative narrative to Salah story that Journos ignore:
Salah had the power 6months ago, could have gone straight to Saudi to earn $$$.
Instead he signed 2year deal in return for assurances from the club. Its an open secret Pool have been discussing trabsfering Salah last few months.
Salah had the power 6months ago, could have gone straight to Saudi to earn $$$.
Instead he signed 2year deal in return for assurances from the club. Its an open secret Pool have been discussing trabsfering Salah last few months.
Arsenal on 21st November - top by 4points.
Of their next 4 games 3 are against clubs in the top 6:
Chelsea (A)
Spurs
Villa (A)
While City have Fulham, Leeds, Newcastle & Sunderland.
4 games later - Arsenal now top by 2 points.
I think Arteta would have taken that crisis
@goonlighting.bsky.social
Of their next 4 games 3 are against clubs in the top 6:
Chelsea (A)
Spurs
Villa (A)
While City have Fulham, Leeds, Newcastle & Sunderland.
4 games later - Arsenal now top by 2 points.
I think Arteta would have taken that crisis
@goonlighting.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Arsenal on 21st November - top by 4points.
Of their next 4 games 3 are against clubs in the top 6:
Chelsea (A)
Spurs
Villa (A)
While City have Fulham, Leeds, Newcastle & Sunderland.
4 games later - Arsenal now top by 2 points.
I think Arteta would have taken that crisis
@goonlighting.bsky.social
Of their next 4 games 3 are against clubs in the top 6:
Chelsea (A)
Spurs
Villa (A)
While City have Fulham, Leeds, Newcastle & Sunderland.
4 games later - Arsenal now top by 2 points.
I think Arteta would have taken that crisis
@goonlighting.bsky.social
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Comedians who
Swear alot
Repeat questions loudly
Ask rhetorical questions as part of the set up
Use funny voices which aren't part of the set up
are trying to convince you to laugh too much.
Much of this died out in 90s.
Ruby's comedy hasnt moved on in 20yrs.
Its also why Ben Elton gave up standup.
Swear alot
Repeat questions loudly
Ask rhetorical questions as part of the set up
Use funny voices which aren't part of the set up
are trying to convince you to laugh too much.
Much of this died out in 90s.
Ruby's comedy hasnt moved on in 20yrs.
Its also why Ben Elton gave up standup.
December 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Comedians who
Swear alot
Repeat questions loudly
Ask rhetorical questions as part of the set up
Use funny voices which aren't part of the set up
are trying to convince you to laugh too much.
Much of this died out in 90s.
Ruby's comedy hasnt moved on in 20yrs.
Its also why Ben Elton gave up standup.
Swear alot
Repeat questions loudly
Ask rhetorical questions as part of the set up
Use funny voices which aren't part of the set up
are trying to convince you to laugh too much.
Much of this died out in 90s.
Ruby's comedy hasnt moved on in 20yrs.
Its also why Ben Elton gave up standup.
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Those Mo Salah quotes are strange considering Salah can only play one more Premier League game before he has to be relased for the AFCON championship.
He could have kept quiet for one more week and negotiated an exit anyway in January.
He could have kept quiet for one more week and negotiated an exit anyway in January.
December 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Those Mo Salah quotes are strange considering Salah can only play one more Premier League game before he has to be relased for the AFCON championship.
He could have kept quiet for one more week and negotiated an exit anyway in January.
He could have kept quiet for one more week and negotiated an exit anyway in January.
Those Mo Salah quotes are strange considering Salah can only play one more Premier League game before he has to be relased for the AFCON championship.
He could have kept quiet for one more week and negotiated an exit anyway in January.
He could have kept quiet for one more week and negotiated an exit anyway in January.
December 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Those Mo Salah quotes are strange considering Salah can only play one more Premier League game before he has to be relased for the AFCON championship.
He could have kept quiet for one more week and negotiated an exit anyway in January.
He could have kept quiet for one more week and negotiated an exit anyway in January.
Theres no real group of death - and they often are dull.
Whats far more fun are the "Anything can happen" groups.
My money is on Group D
USA
Paraguay
Australia
(& likely) Turkey.
Literally any of these 4 could finish top or bottom.
Whats far more fun are the "Anything can happen" groups.
My money is on Group D
USA
Paraguay
Australia
(& likely) Turkey.
Literally any of these 4 could finish top or bottom.
December 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Theres no real group of death - and they often are dull.
Whats far more fun are the "Anything can happen" groups.
My money is on Group D
USA
Paraguay
Australia
(& likely) Turkey.
Literally any of these 4 could finish top or bottom.
Whats far more fun are the "Anything can happen" groups.
My money is on Group D
USA
Paraguay
Australia
(& likely) Turkey.
Literally any of these 4 could finish top or bottom.
Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana & Panama
If you look at rankings it doesnt look too good.
But CONCACAF teams like Panama rankings are scewed higher.
Ghana are not the african force they were.
And Croatia are a rapidly ageing team.
Getting 1st should be doable.
Worse case scenario will be 2nd.
If you look at rankings it doesnt look too good.
But CONCACAF teams like Panama rankings are scewed higher.
Ghana are not the african force they were.
And Croatia are a rapidly ageing team.
Getting 1st should be doable.
Worse case scenario will be 2nd.
December 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana & Panama
If you look at rankings it doesnt look too good.
But CONCACAF teams like Panama rankings are scewed higher.
Ghana are not the african force they were.
And Croatia are a rapidly ageing team.
Getting 1st should be doable.
Worse case scenario will be 2nd.
If you look at rankings it doesnt look too good.
But CONCACAF teams like Panama rankings are scewed higher.
Ghana are not the african force they were.
And Croatia are a rapidly ageing team.
Getting 1st should be doable.
Worse case scenario will be 2nd.
So if Italy get through their play offs they will become the highest ranked team in group B..
..where they are ostensibly the bottom team.
Someone has screwed up Canada's chances here....
..where they are ostensibly the bottom team.
Someone has screwed up Canada's chances here....
December 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
So if Italy get through their play offs they will become the highest ranked team in group B..
..where they are ostensibly the bottom team.
Someone has screwed up Canada's chances here....
..where they are ostensibly the bottom team.
Someone has screwed up Canada's chances here....
England have got lucky with 2nd pot.
Missed out the 2 best South American teams Ecuador, Uruguay and the superb Morocco.
Getting an ageing and declining Croatia will mean no Norway or other european sides.
#WorldCupDraw
Missed out the 2 best South American teams Ecuador, Uruguay and the superb Morocco.
Getting an ageing and declining Croatia will mean no Norway or other european sides.
#WorldCupDraw
December 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM
December 5, 2025 at 6:52 PM
England have got lucky with 2nd pot.
Missed out the 2 best South American teams Ecuador, Uruguay and the superb Morocco.
Getting an ageing and declining Croatia will mean no Norway or other european sides.
#WorldCupDraw
Missed out the 2 best South American teams Ecuador, Uruguay and the superb Morocco.
Getting an ageing and declining Croatia will mean no Norway or other european sides.
#WorldCupDraw
December 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
England have got lucky with 2nd pot.
Missed out the 2 best South American teams Ecuador, Uruguay and the superb Morocco.
Getting an ageing and declining Croatia will mean no Norway or other european sides.
#WorldCupDraw
Missed out the 2 best South American teams Ecuador, Uruguay and the superb Morocco.
Getting an ageing and declining Croatia will mean no Norway or other european sides.
#WorldCupDraw
I never want to see or hear from Rio Ferdinand again.
You dont need the money.
You have made absolute fool of yourself.
#WorldCupDraw
You dont need the money.
You have made absolute fool of yourself.
#WorldCupDraw
December 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I never want to see or hear from Rio Ferdinand again.
You dont need the money.
You have made absolute fool of yourself.
#WorldCupDraw
You dont need the money.
You have made absolute fool of yourself.
#WorldCupDraw
"Infantino awarded Donald Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at today’s World Cup draw in Washington DC, and that has led to questions over whether the line between FIFA and politics is being blurred."
Just give up on the BBC.
What a joke of a media organisation.
Just give up on the BBC.
What a joke of a media organisation.
December 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
"Infantino awarded Donald Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at today’s World Cup draw in Washington DC, and that has led to questions over whether the line between FIFA and politics is being blurred."
Just give up on the BBC.
What a joke of a media organisation.
Just give up on the BBC.
What a joke of a media organisation.
FIFA now giving Trump the peace prize to help with his re-election while ICE are terrorising children in the streets.
Essentially FIFA using the World Cup to serve Trump.
For that reason alone these people need to never have power again.
Despicable beyond words.
An Orwellian satire of evil.
Essentially FIFA using the World Cup to serve Trump.
For that reason alone these people need to never have power again.
Despicable beyond words.
An Orwellian satire of evil.
December 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM
FIFA now giving Trump the peace prize to help with his re-election while ICE are terrorising children in the streets.
Essentially FIFA using the World Cup to serve Trump.
For that reason alone these people need to never have power again.
Despicable beyond words.
An Orwellian satire of evil.
Essentially FIFA using the World Cup to serve Trump.
For that reason alone these people need to never have power again.
Despicable beyond words.
An Orwellian satire of evil.
Like 90% of humanity now I have the FIFA world cup draw on mute on my laptop just waiting till the actual draw starts.
Right up until the actual draw literally no one watches this guff except journalsts and freaks.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Right up until the actual draw literally no one watches this guff except journalsts and freaks.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
World Cup 2026 Draw LIVE: Watch TV stream & text updates as England & Scotland to learn group stage opponents
Follow BBC coverage & live text updates from the World Cup 2026 Draw.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Like 90% of humanity now I have the FIFA world cup draw on mute on my laptop just waiting till the actual draw starts.
Right up until the actual draw literally no one watches this guff except journalsts and freaks.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Right up until the actual draw literally no one watches this guff except journalsts and freaks.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...