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Alan Fisher

@spursblogger.bsky.social

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Writes Tottenham On My Mind. Co-author A People's History of Tottenham Hotspur http://amzn.to/2adWOtE Fostering practitioner in not-for-profit sector, postgrad

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Alan Fisher @spursblogger.bsky.social · 1d

Not good news but once again thank you. Those of us with close relatives who are immunocompromised rely on your info. Because the government couldn't care less

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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 1d

After a long pause, I've just done another England Covid & NHS update as we head into the autumn/winter season.

TLDR: we're in a significant Covid wave now, the NHS is stretched, get boosted if you're eligible.

christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...

England is now experiencing a significant Covid wave, after 10 months of relative quiet

The latest Covid situation in England and a look at where NHS services are as we head into winter

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Alan Fisher @spursblogger.bsky.social · 1d

Big recommend for the Little Richard doc on Channel 4 available now called I Am Everything. Sharp on his career, music and place in US culture. Man, he's a performer

Alan Fisher @spursblogger.bsky.social · 2d

"Too busy dealing to get the deal done." Yep.

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Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 2d

The ever-excellent new @wsc.co.uk is out, full of good stuff. It includes a piece wot I wrote about Levy at Spurs. Quite ironic really - usually it's about the latest manager he's sacked, this time it's about him getting the Spanish archer. The biter bit.

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Alan Fisher @spursblogger.bsky.social · 3d

You're right, that's the biggest problem. Probably like me you're entitled to flu jab but not covid. It's lousy. Jabs available for a price privately but not sure which vaccine they use

Alan Fisher @spursblogger.bsky.social · 7d

Tell me about it...

Alan Fisher @spursblogger.bsky.social · 7d

It's the content we're here for. You could rename your blog the Restless Bladder

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Alan Fisher @spursblogger.bsky.social · 8d

Looking forward to that very much

Alan Fisher @spursblogger.bsky.social · 8d

No, it's completely real. Fantastic achievement. Any plans to write about stuff in the archive? Must be an unexplored treasure trove

Alan Fisher @spursblogger.bsky.social · 8d

Just seen this, hearty congratulations!

Alan Fisher @spursblogger.bsky.social · 9d

All the very best Rob, speedy recovery

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Alan Fisher @spursblogger.bsky.social · 10d

Dozing off in front of late night ITV3 repeats I'm momentarily tempted too. But have you noticed, in the ads they show the happy couple but there is hardly anyone else around? Boat packed to the gunnels, not a moment's peace. Except in the ads

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Alan Fisher @spursblogger.bsky.social · 10d

That was terrible. I'll take the point but resilient? Nah. Resilience means not giving the ball away, means marking attackers in the box, shutting the opposition down. We were lucky

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Alan Fisher @spursblogger.bsky.social · 11d

Great idea

Alan Fisher @spursblogger.bsky.social · 11d

Just seen this. Wonderful

Emily ✨🎃 @emilyoram.bsky.social · 12d

Bétis had grandads as their mascots today 😭

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Gareth Dace @80s90sspursbooks.bsky.social · 12d

COMING SOON - A new Spurs nostalgia podcast to supplement my books! Please follow @spursnostalgiapod.bsky.social for details on Season 1 that will drop during the next international break.
Trailer featuring @damejulie.bsky.social and @poddenhampodspur.bsky.social to come later this week!

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Alan Fisher @spursblogger.bsky.social · 13d

Even the Forest badge is doing a sad face

Alan Fisher @spursblogger.bsky.social · 14d

Unbeatable. The timing. The look to camera

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it’s iainoween! 🎃 @iain.coys.social · 14d

Powerful stuff by Tottenham. I’m so sorry for the losses experienced by Chris, Micky, and everyone else who had to say goodbye to a loved one who gave up their life.

Your mental health sometimes doesn’t just change for the better. It needs attention and you might need help.

Together Against Suicide | You Support Us, Let Us Support You

YouTube video by Tottenham Hotspur

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Alan Fisher @spursblogger.bsky.social · 14d

Warner Bros and Tex Avery cartoons. And Bluey

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Graeme Spice (Lilywhite under the lights) @spice1971.bsky.social · 16d

I have a spare for Wolves on Saturday - anyone interested? needs you to be a member to transfer it (I know not my rules the club are annoying)

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Alan Fisher @spursblogger.bsky.social · 16d

The info they sent me is that you will not be penalised if you put the ticket on the exchange regardless of whether it sells or not

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Alan Fisher @spursblogger.bsky.social · 17d

Yes. For some fans, maybe but not exclusively younger, see this as a signifier of authentic support to fellow fans, especially online.

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Alan Fisher @spursblogger.bsky.social · 17d

For some fans, a sense of injustice/martyrdom complex is a must have to be part of their fandom. Rules same for everyone. Their clubs haven't made good judgements. Interesting how these (minority?) fans protect their board and manager, don't see Spurs fans reacting this way

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