Down by the Wear
@bythewear.bsky.social
Writing about Sunderland A.F.C and the other stuff. Feel free to join in
@mrjamesob.bsky.social finally a Brexit benefit, the bendy bananas are gone!
Who needs an €800billion defense fund!
Who needs an €800billion defense fund!
March 7, 2025 at 12:08 PM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social finally a Brexit benefit, the bendy bananas are gone!
Who needs an €800billion defense fund!
Who needs an €800billion defense fund!
As a very (x10) amateur historian I do enjoy hearing people compare the current situation to the Second World War because they try and compare instances unique to that war to this time and you can’t. You can draw parallels to timelines of events absolutely.
To me we are early-mid 30s I’ll explain🧵
To me we are early-mid 30s I’ll explain🧵
March 5, 2025 at 12:34 AM
As a very (x10) amateur historian I do enjoy hearing people compare the current situation to the Second World War because they try and compare instances unique to that war to this time and you can’t. You can draw parallels to timelines of events absolutely.
To me we are early-mid 30s I’ll explain🧵
To me we are early-mid 30s I’ll explain🧵
While Nissan slowing things down at the Sunderland plant is worrying, introducing the Nissan Juke to the world deserves punishment. Awful to drive, ugly to look at inside and out, no space at all, just pointless.
February 26, 2025 at 11:10 PM
While Nissan slowing things down at the Sunderland plant is worrying, introducing the Nissan Juke to the world deserves punishment. Awful to drive, ugly to look at inside and out, no space at all, just pointless.
The PM has made a very good speech today. @newsagents.bsky.social will be a cracking episode. @lewisgoodall.com question for you and the pod.
Does this shift represent the UK setting a leading trend for other European nations, or buckling to whims Trump?
Does this shift represent the UK setting a leading trend for other European nations, or buckling to whims Trump?
February 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
The PM has made a very good speech today. @newsagents.bsky.social will be a cracking episode. @lewisgoodall.com question for you and the pod.
Does this shift represent the UK setting a leading trend for other European nations, or buckling to whims Trump?
Does this shift represent the UK setting a leading trend for other European nations, or buckling to whims Trump?
The reality of Watson going has many dimensions. It’s an opportunity for him and the club.
It’s a crying shame a local lad is leaving however, that’s football, it’s a business and money talks.
The club also has to consider his value, this may be the best opportunity to make money from him.
It’s a crying shame a local lad is leaving however, that’s football, it’s a business and money talks.
The club also has to consider his value, this may be the best opportunity to make money from him.
February 3, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The reality of Watson going has many dimensions. It’s an opportunity for him and the club.
It’s a crying shame a local lad is leaving however, that’s football, it’s a business and money talks.
The club also has to consider his value, this may be the best opportunity to make money from him.
It’s a crying shame a local lad is leaving however, that’s football, it’s a business and money talks.
The club also has to consider his value, this may be the best opportunity to make money from him.
If you’ve ever watched the series Chernobyl you’ll understand how Trump wants to run government. It’s not a meritocracy. It’s a “please make me look good” authoritarian state. As long as someone can be blamed. It doesn’t matter
January 31, 2025 at 11:58 AM
If you’ve ever watched the series Chernobyl you’ll understand how Trump wants to run government. It’s not a meritocracy. It’s a “please make me look good” authoritarian state. As long as someone can be blamed. It doesn’t matter
It feels very bizarre watching Portsmouth considering the battles we had with them in League 1. Used to be a fixture I’d worry about…
January 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
It feels very bizarre watching Portsmouth considering the battles we had with them in League 1. Used to be a fixture I’d worry about…
A lot of talk on X around abusing podcasters/creators around #SAFC.
There’s a few trains of thought for me. As hard as it can be, it’s best to ignore “unfair criticism”. However, when you put content out there, you open yourself up to fair and unfair criticism.
There’s a few trains of thought for me. As hard as it can be, it’s best to ignore “unfair criticism”. However, when you put content out there, you open yourself up to fair and unfair criticism.
January 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
A lot of talk on X around abusing podcasters/creators around #SAFC.
There’s a few trains of thought for me. As hard as it can be, it’s best to ignore “unfair criticism”. However, when you put content out there, you open yourself up to fair and unfair criticism.
There’s a few trains of thought for me. As hard as it can be, it’s best to ignore “unfair criticism”. However, when you put content out there, you open yourself up to fair and unfair criticism.
Fully appreciate that commentators make mistakes. However, when I’ve heard Mayenda called Isidor 5 times and Trai Hume called Denver Hume it’s borderline unprofessional
January 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Fully appreciate that commentators make mistakes. However, when I’ve heard Mayenda called Isidor 5 times and Trai Hume called Denver Hume it’s borderline unprofessional
It’s nice to watch this goal again, the pass from Mayenda isn’t great, Isidor does unbelievably well. That touch passed the defender is genius, and the finish is brilliant, not much space to get that into.
January 2, 2025 at 12:38 PM
It’s nice to watch this goal again, the pass from Mayenda isn’t great, Isidor does unbelievably well. That touch passed the defender is genius, and the finish is brilliant, not much space to get that into.
I’ve seen a few #SUFC complain about 2nd goal. Claim they gave the ball away cheaply. I think it was actually a good effective press.
Neither CB is in a position to get the ball because they are marked, the CM is the best pass, Roberts, keeps his head down, he can’t go back to the GK either
Neither CB is in a position to get the ball because they are marked, the CM is the best pass, Roberts, keeps his head down, he can’t go back to the GK either
January 2, 2025 at 12:36 PM
I’ve seen a few #SUFC complain about 2nd goal. Claim they gave the ball away cheaply. I think it was actually a good effective press.
Neither CB is in a position to get the ball because they are marked, the CM is the best pass, Roberts, keeps his head down, he can’t go back to the GK either
Neither CB is in a position to get the ball because they are marked, the CM is the best pass, Roberts, keeps his head down, he can’t go back to the GK either
Wilson Isidor though…that touch, magical stuff
January 2, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Wilson Isidor though…that touch, magical stuff
Eliezer Menyada, I’d like to apologise, I spent the last week questioning you, please forgive me
January 2, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Eliezer Menyada, I’d like to apologise, I spent the last week questioning you, please forgive me
While NICs may be a slight factor, simple fact is, profiteering from businesses has never been higher. Oil giants making billions, energy companies making billions. It’s not economic uncertainty. It’s “how can we make more money in the current circumstances”
The easiest way is to cut staff
The easiest way is to cut staff
Rise in employer NICs likely already feeding through to firms hiring/shedding workers.
Private sector employment in December fell by more than during any month since January 2021. UK companies cutting employee numbers at the fastest rate since the pandemic.
Private sector employment in December fell by more than during any month since January 2021. UK companies cutting employee numbers at the fastest rate since the pandemic.
December 16, 2024 at 1:41 PM
While NICs may be a slight factor, simple fact is, profiteering from businesses has never been higher. Oil giants making billions, energy companies making billions. It’s not economic uncertainty. It’s “how can we make more money in the current circumstances”
The easiest way is to cut staff
The easiest way is to cut staff
A small rant on #MUFC with links to #SAFC
I think Amad is brilliant, he’s been a slow burner. His time at #SAFC was brilliant. It’s so nice to see him shine, but sad to know the odds of a return are slim to none.
I’ve thought for years, the problems at United stems from players.
I think Amad is brilliant, he’s been a slow burner. His time at #SAFC was brilliant. It’s so nice to see him shine, but sad to know the odds of a return are slim to none.
I’ve thought for years, the problems at United stems from players.
December 16, 2024 at 12:51 PM
There needs to be an honest conversation about politics in this country. #Bluesky is lovely, but it cannot become a left wing paradise, like X is a right wing paradise.
It’s not here to oppose but to be an alternative. Stop treating as such
It’s not here to oppose but to be an alternative. Stop treating as such
December 11, 2024 at 12:29 PM
There needs to be an honest conversation about politics in this country. #Bluesky is lovely, but it cannot become a left wing paradise, like X is a right wing paradise.
It’s not here to oppose but to be an alternative. Stop treating as such
It’s not here to oppose but to be an alternative. Stop treating as such
I seen the same problem last night, when we played Preston, the front was unbalanced, Mayenda clearly has talent, does some great things, he’s not a winger though. However, he isn’t influential enough to be a solo striker.
Quite the issue for the young lad
#SAFC
Quite the issue for the young lad
#SAFC
December 11, 2024 at 9:53 AM
I seen the same problem last night, when we played Preston, the front was unbalanced, Mayenda clearly has talent, does some great things, he’s not a winger though. However, he isn’t influential enough to be a solo striker.
Quite the issue for the young lad
#SAFC
Quite the issue for the young lad
#SAFC
Frustrating one tonight, seemed to be lacking a confidence at the moment. Think it will come back, up against a very stubborn side and we will have plenty of them. Think we are backing lacking experience in the engine room. What a player Dan Neil is though #SAFC
December 10, 2024 at 11:09 PM
Frustrating one tonight, seemed to be lacking a confidence at the moment. Think it will come back, up against a very stubborn side and we will have plenty of them. Think we are backing lacking experience in the engine room. What a player Dan Neil is though #SAFC
I’d argue that #SAFC looked back to our best for about 60/70 mins in the game against Stoke.
Moved the ball well, caused Stoke all sorts of problems. Our back line did seem to be caught out a few times though.
Fought through the frustration and got a good result. Lots to be positive about.
Moved the ball well, caused Stoke all sorts of problems. Our back line did seem to be caught out a few times though.
Fought through the frustration and got a good result. Lots to be positive about.
December 8, 2024 at 10:14 PM
I’d argue that #SAFC looked back to our best for about 60/70 mins in the game against Stoke.
Moved the ball well, caused Stoke all sorts of problems. Our back line did seem to be caught out a few times though.
Fought through the frustration and got a good result. Lots to be positive about.
Moved the ball well, caused Stoke all sorts of problems. Our back line did seem to be caught out a few times though.
Fought through the frustration and got a good result. Lots to be positive about.
Good win for #SAFC yesterday, arguably should have won by 4 or 5 in truth.
However, after 6 games without a win (1 loss in that time is still impressive) it doesn’t matter how you win.
Obviously, great for Tommy Watson as well by the way, a lot of talent in that boy.
However, after 6 games without a win (1 loss in that time is still impressive) it doesn’t matter how you win.
Obviously, great for Tommy Watson as well by the way, a lot of talent in that boy.
December 8, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Good win for #SAFC yesterday, arguably should have won by 4 or 5 in truth.
However, after 6 games without a win (1 loss in that time is still impressive) it doesn’t matter how you win.
Obviously, great for Tommy Watson as well by the way, a lot of talent in that boy.
However, after 6 games without a win (1 loss in that time is still impressive) it doesn’t matter how you win.
Obviously, great for Tommy Watson as well by the way, a lot of talent in that boy.
The standards which this Labour government are being held too compared to the last 5 years of Tory Governement are insane. @lewisgoodall.com @maitlis.bsky.social and @jonsopel1.bsky.social are execellent journalists. But the fact Grant Shapps was barely scrutinised and he ran a pyramid scheme…
December 5, 2024 at 11:11 AM
The standards which this Labour government are being held too compared to the last 5 years of Tory Governement are insane. @lewisgoodall.com @maitlis.bsky.social and @jonsopel1.bsky.social are execellent journalists. But the fact Grant Shapps was barely scrutinised and he ran a pyramid scheme…