Seamus Nolan
@nuallach.bsky.social
Always thought I was an average crastinator but according to my wife I'm a pro.
Bad jokes, poker and rugby, with occasional soccer, books and NI politics thrown in for the craic
Bad jokes, poker and rugby, with occasional soccer, books and NI politics thrown in for the craic
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Have to say the work in already trying to excuse Frank's failure and not taint his reputation further is in pretty stark contrast to how Postecoglu was treated.
Ange's injury list was because of his training whereas Frank was just a victim of bad luck, ridiculous
Have to say the work in already trying to excuse Frank's failure and not taint his reputation further is in pretty stark contrast to how Postecoglu was treated.
Ange's injury list was because of his training whereas Frank was just a victim of bad luck, ridiculous
Thomas Frank sacking: Tottenham appointment a gamble that ended in failure
Thomas Frank's sacking came as no surprise on Wednesday. His appointment by Tottenham was a gamble that ended in a storm of toxicity, writes Phil McNulty.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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Have to say the work in already trying to excuse Frank's failure and not taint his reputation further is in pretty stark contrast to how Postecoglu was treated.
Ange's injury list was because of his training whereas Frank was just a victim of bad luck, ridiculous
Have to say the work in already trying to excuse Frank's failure and not taint his reputation further is in pretty stark contrast to how Postecoglu was treated.
Ange's injury list was because of his training whereas Frank was just a victim of bad luck, ridiculous
Lads it's feeling like Gatland early 2000s when he gave a load of youngsters a shot time with Ireland. Fitness permitting I'd love to see Edogbo, Casey and Izzy get a start next time out
#FRAvIRE
#FRAvIRE
February 5, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Lads it's feeling like Gatland early 2000s when he gave a load of youngsters a shot time with Ireland. Fitness permitting I'd love to see Edogbo, Casey and Izzy get a start next time out
#FRAvIRE
#FRAvIRE
Great breakdown of where the game could be won and lost for Ireland.
Feel that France will focus less on scrum(could still milk a few pens though) and more on killing Ireland at the lineout with that light pack
Feel that France will focus less on scrum(could still milk a few pens though) and more on killing Ireland at the lineout with that light pack
IRELAND v FRANCE: The Preview ☘️
A 1,500 word tactical breakdown on the direction of travel, and Ireland's 'Path to Victory' if they are to replicate the magic of 2000, 2014 and 2018.
Enjoy! 🏉
A 1,500 word tactical breakdown on the direction of travel, and Ireland's 'Path to Victory' if they are to replicate the magic of 2000, 2014 and 2018.
Enjoy! 🏉
Slam Search: France v Ireland Preview
Not since 2010 have Ireland felt like such rank outsiders in Paris, but, this is not an impossible task
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February 4, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Great breakdown of where the game could be won and lost for Ireland.
Feel that France will focus less on scrum(could still milk a few pens though) and more on killing Ireland at the lineout with that light pack
Feel that France will focus less on scrum(could still milk a few pens though) and more on killing Ireland at the lineout with that light pack
@90minutecynic.bsky.social is this a tinfoil hat take? Have Celtic spent nothing in Jan so the board can post YTD figures for period up to 31/1 that might land them a bonus? Spending early to bolster the squad was obviously the way to go, but they'll use the manager change to excuse not doing it
February 2, 2026 at 1:23 AM
@90minutecynic.bsky.social is this a tinfoil hat take? Have Celtic spent nothing in Jan so the board can post YTD figures for period up to 31/1 that might land them a bonus? Spending early to bolster the squad was obviously the way to go, but they'll use the manager change to excuse not doing it
He's right, we just won't appreciate that fact for a few years yet
January 30, 2026 at 12:17 PM
He's right, we just won't appreciate that fact for a few years yet
@90minutecynic.bsky.social I'm sure you'll cover it on a pod, but initial thoughts on Cvancara? Feels like a classic Martin O'Neill signing a 'damaged goods' type player (Thommo, Hartson, Bellamy) and hoping he can get a tune out of them. Feels high risk
January 21, 2026 at 8:03 PM
@90minutecynic.bsky.social I'm sure you'll cover it on a pod, but initial thoughts on Cvancara? Feels like a classic Martin O'Neill signing a 'damaged goods' type player (Thommo, Hartson, Bellamy) and hoping he can get a tune out of them. Feels high risk
Looking forward to the Kok and Stock connection doing some damage at the weekend #Ulster #rugby #urc
Henderson returns for Ulster, Munster make 10 changes for New Year's interpro (✍️@rugby_ie) #Ulster #Munster #Rugby
Henderson returns for Ulster, Munster make 10 changes for New Year's interpro
The provinces meet at a sold-out Ravenhill on Friday night.
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January 1, 2026 at 1:19 PM
That farce people are calling a boxing match is on tonight, and not gonna lie, I've never warmed to Joshua, but for my love of the sport I really hope he send that YouTuber to the shadow realm
December 19, 2025 at 11:12 PM
That farce people are calling a boxing match is on tonight, and not gonna lie, I've never warmed to Joshua, but for my love of the sport I really hope he send that YouTuber to the shadow realm
Delighted to see Ulster rotate this heavily. As good as a cup run would be, league has to be the priority.
Izzy being back is great to see and McNamara being in the 23 is exciting too
Izzy being back is great to see and McNamara being in the 23 is exciting too
Ulster ring the changes as Richie Murphy gives fringe players chance to impress against Cardiff @beltel.bsky.social #UlsterRugby #RugbyUnion #EuropeanChallengeCup
Ulster ring the changes as Richie Murphy gives fringe players chance to impress against Cardiff
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy has been true to his word in his team selection for Saturday’s European Challenge Cup meeting with Cardiff in Wales (8pm), making a whopping nine changes to the team that defeated Racing 92 last week.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Delighted to see Ulster rotate this heavily. As good as a cup run would be, league has to be the priority.
Izzy being back is great to see and McNamara being in the 23 is exciting too
Izzy being back is great to see and McNamara being in the 23 is exciting too
@threeredkings.bsky.social hi mate. I assume you've seen the42 post about Porter's minutes for Ire since RWC23. How much do you reckon his scrummaging technique is creaking because he's having to do so many fatigued scrums given the no of mins he plays,given he doesn't have elite technique to start?
November 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
@threeredkings.bsky.social hi mate. I assume you've seen the42 post about Porter's minutes for Ire since RWC23. How much do you reckon his scrummaging technique is creaking because he's having to do so many fatigued scrums given the no of mins he plays,given he doesn't have elite technique to start?
Reposted by Seamus Nolan
Ten years ago this Friday, the All Blacks became the first team to ever retain the Rugby World Cup.
This felt like a perfect occasion to tick off a video we've been wanting to make for a very, very long time.
So were the 2015 All Blacks the Greatest Team of All Time?
This felt like a perfect occasion to tick off a video we've been wanting to make for a very, very long time.
So were the 2015 All Blacks the Greatest Team of All Time?
October 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Ten years ago this Friday, the All Blacks became the first team to ever retain the Rugby World Cup.
This felt like a perfect occasion to tick off a video we've been wanting to make for a very, very long time.
So were the 2015 All Blacks the Greatest Team of All Time?
This felt like a perfect occasion to tick off a video we've been wanting to make for a very, very long time.
So were the 2015 All Blacks the Greatest Team of All Time?
Big result for Ulster. Best I've seen Doak play as an attacking force.
If Dave McCann can avoid the silly pens he'll be a good international player #SHAVULS
If Dave McCann can avoid the silly pens he'll be a good international player #SHAVULS
October 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Big result for Ulster. Best I've seen Doak play as an attacking force.
If Dave McCann can avoid the silly pens he'll be a good international player #SHAVULS
If Dave McCann can avoid the silly pens he'll be a good international player #SHAVULS
Found a whole rugby community to engage with, so I'm not longer burning my wife's ear with my random rugby thoughts.
Can keep in touch with long distance friends and get to share in some of the great things happening in our lives
Can keep in touch with long distance friends and get to share in some of the great things happening in our lives
Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?
October 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Found a whole rugby community to engage with, so I'm not longer burning my wife's ear with my random rugby thoughts.
Can keep in touch with long distance friends and get to share in some of the great things happening in our lives
Can keep in touch with long distance friends and get to share in some of the great things happening in our lives
OK musicos, Tuesday boredom killer. What are your favourite cover versions of songs?
4 of mine
Ataris- Boys of Summer (Don Henley)
George Michael & Mary J Blige- As (Stevie Wonder)
Stereophonics- Don't Let Me Down (Beatles)
Personal fave is Futureheads- Hounds of Love (Kate Bush)
#covers
4 of mine
Ataris- Boys of Summer (Don Henley)
George Michael & Mary J Blige- As (Stevie Wonder)
Stereophonics- Don't Let Me Down (Beatles)
Personal fave is Futureheads- Hounds of Love (Kate Bush)
#covers
September 30, 2025 at 8:43 AM
OK musicos, Tuesday boredom killer. What are your favourite cover versions of songs?
4 of mine
Ataris- Boys of Summer (Don Henley)
George Michael & Mary J Blige- As (Stevie Wonder)
Stereophonics- Don't Let Me Down (Beatles)
Personal fave is Futureheads- Hounds of Love (Kate Bush)
#covers
4 of mine
Ataris- Boys of Summer (Don Henley)
George Michael & Mary J Blige- As (Stevie Wonder)
Stereophonics- Don't Let Me Down (Beatles)
Personal fave is Futureheads- Hounds of Love (Kate Bush)
#covers
Pelletier at 9 for Canada, just superb so far
a man says i owe you an apology while sitting in front of a tnt logo
ALT: a man says i owe you an apology while sitting in front of a tnt logo
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September 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Pelletier at 9 for Canada, just superb so far
Repost with a movie that you love that you didn't expect to love at all.
August 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Repost with a movie that you love that you didn't expect to love at all.
Bluesky people of #Ireland ,as I live in the north I don't see a lot of coverage of it but what's the craic with this random half yank lad running for president? Only vibe I'm getting from a few pics and soundbites is techbro Conor McGregor
August 14, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Bluesky people of #Ireland ,as I live in the north I don't see a lot of coverage of it but what's the craic with this random half yank lad running for president? Only vibe I'm getting from a few pics and soundbites is techbro Conor McGregor
If last week's theory is to be believed there must have been a bust up in the Donegal changing room before kickoff #allirelandfinal
July 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
If last week's theory is to be believed there must have been a bust up in the Donegal changing room before kickoff #allirelandfinal
PSA to anyone with access to BBC sport or iPlayer. Find the all Ireland hurling final, starts at 3.30, and sit back and enjoy one of the best annual sporting spectacles around. You'll thank me later
July 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
PSA to anyone with access to BBC sport or iPlayer. Find the all Ireland hurling final, starts at 3.30, and sit back and enjoy one of the best annual sporting spectacles around. You'll thank me later
Thoughts with the lads on the Lambeg's today. Historically not the smallest of fellas, they'll be melting in this heat #thetwelfth
July 12, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Thoughts with the lads on the Lambeg's today. Historically not the smallest of fellas, they'll be melting in this heat #thetwelfth