Chris Lepkowski
@chrislepkowski.bsky.social
Academic | sports journalist | author | comms
Birmingham City University sports journalism course director. Freelance, FWA member
Author: THE SLUM SPORT
Ghostwriter: THE THIRD DEGREE
Sport, media, football finance, politics
Birmingham City University sports journalism course director. Freelance, FWA member
Author: THE SLUM SPORT
Ghostwriter: THE THIRD DEGREE
Sport, media, football finance, politics
Seems #wba have replaced their 1980s' bar owner with the main, and much-feared, door man.
I'm totally on board with someone who looks like he means business. No trainers allowed
I'm totally on board with someone who looks like he means business. No trainers allowed
January 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Seems #wba have replaced their 1980s' bar owner with the main, and much-feared, door man.
I'm totally on board with someone who looks like he means business. No trainers allowed
I'm totally on board with someone who looks like he means business. No trainers allowed
What??? That Atkinson side were so much better than this. Educate yourself and buy a book.
January 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM
What??? That Atkinson side were so much better than this. Educate yourself and buy a book.
An early contender for the 'worst tribute you'll read in 2026'
January 8, 2026 at 1:02 PM
An early contender for the 'worst tribute you'll read in 2026'
🗓️40 years today since football & TV ended its feud!
THE SLUM SPORT explains how the six-month TV blackout shaped the future of football and aided the creation the Premier League.
🛒To order, head for curtis-sport.com/all-programm...
✒️Or DM/reply to me for a personalised copy!
THE SLUM SPORT explains how the six-month TV blackout shaped the future of football and aided the creation the Premier League.
🛒To order, head for curtis-sport.com/all-programm...
✒️Or DM/reply to me for a personalised copy!
January 5, 2026 at 7:54 PM
🗓️40 years today since football & TV ended its feud!
THE SLUM SPORT explains how the six-month TV blackout shaped the future of football and aided the creation the Premier League.
🛒To order, head for curtis-sport.com/all-programm...
✒️Or DM/reply to me for a personalised copy!
THE SLUM SPORT explains how the six-month TV blackout shaped the future of football and aided the creation the Premier League.
🛒To order, head for curtis-sport.com/all-programm...
✒️Or DM/reply to me for a personalised copy!
How to sign your own resignation...
(Source: The Athletic)
(Source: The Athletic)
January 1, 2026 at 2:14 PM
How to sign your own resignation...
(Source: The Athletic)
(Source: The Athletic)
🍾🥂Happy New Year to all!
Also, a big thank you to those of you who supported THE SLUM SPORT following its autumn publication.
Keep your eyes peeled for details of some forthcoming THE SLUM SPORT book launch events across the UK in 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ #1985/1986
www.curtis-sport.com/all-programm...
Also, a big thank you to those of you who supported THE SLUM SPORT following its autumn publication.
Keep your eyes peeled for details of some forthcoming THE SLUM SPORT book launch events across the UK in 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ #1985/1986
www.curtis-sport.com/all-programm...
December 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🍾🥂Happy New Year to all!
Also, a big thank you to those of you who supported THE SLUM SPORT following its autumn publication.
Keep your eyes peeled for details of some forthcoming THE SLUM SPORT book launch events across the UK in 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ #1985/1986
www.curtis-sport.com/all-programm...
Also, a big thank you to those of you who supported THE SLUM SPORT following its autumn publication.
Keep your eyes peeled for details of some forthcoming THE SLUM SPORT book launch events across the UK in 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ #1985/1986
www.curtis-sport.com/all-programm...
Can't beat a Facebook community page...
December 31, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Can't beat a Facebook community page...
Weird stuff from Chelsea
December 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Weird stuff from Chelsea
Diakite and Wildsmith for the QPR goal
December 29, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Diakite and Wildsmith for the QPR goal
Local media (presumably informed by a press conf'/club guidance?) offering one view.
A member of a newly-installed supporters' group offering a different view.
This isn't a good look from a comms' point of view.
Mixed messaging merely fuels conspiracy. Shambolic.
Honesty is king.
#wba
A member of a newly-installed supporters' group offering a different view.
This isn't a good look from a comms' point of view.
Mixed messaging merely fuels conspiracy. Shambolic.
Honesty is king.
#wba
December 27, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Local media (presumably informed by a press conf'/club guidance?) offering one view.
A member of a newly-installed supporters' group offering a different view.
This isn't a good look from a comms' point of view.
Mixed messaging merely fuels conspiracy. Shambolic.
Honesty is king.
#wba
A member of a newly-installed supporters' group offering a different view.
This isn't a good look from a comms' point of view.
Mixed messaging merely fuels conspiracy. Shambolic.
Honesty is king.
#wba
Not remotely shocked nor surprised by this. Did I think it was a red card offence....no!
But, and this is the big thing upon an appeal, could it be proven beyond doubt that it wasn't? I suspect that's where the appeal falls.
Instead of blaming refs/pgmol, can we teach our players to tackle?
But, and this is the big thing upon an appeal, could it be proven beyond doubt that it wasn't? I suspect that's where the appeal falls.
Instead of blaming refs/pgmol, can we teach our players to tackle?
December 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Not remotely shocked nor surprised by this. Did I think it was a red card offence....no!
But, and this is the big thing upon an appeal, could it be proven beyond doubt that it wasn't? I suspect that's where the appeal falls.
Instead of blaming refs/pgmol, can we teach our players to tackle?
But, and this is the big thing upon an appeal, could it be proven beyond doubt that it wasn't? I suspect that's where the appeal falls.
Instead of blaming refs/pgmol, can we teach our players to tackle?
The #wba statement very enlightening. The explanation of our stark financial prognosis points to a modest January, but better times beyond.
Main takeaways (beyond PSR-bits attached): appreciation of need to grow club, 25/26 being about consolidation, & Mason *will* lead that 1/
Main takeaways (beyond PSR-bits attached): appreciation of need to grow club, 25/26 being about consolidation, & Mason *will* lead that 1/
December 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The #wba statement very enlightening. The explanation of our stark financial prognosis points to a modest January, but better times beyond.
Main takeaways (beyond PSR-bits attached): appreciation of need to grow club, 25/26 being about consolidation, & Mason *will* lead that 1/
Main takeaways (beyond PSR-bits attached): appreciation of need to grow club, 25/26 being about consolidation, & Mason *will* lead that 1/
Watching the BBC4 programme on Bod. A work of legend. Happy 50th birthday little fella.
December 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Watching the BBC4 programme on Bod. A work of legend. Happy 50th birthday little fella.
A biopic of Jerzy?
December 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
A biopic of Jerzy?
Seen this vibe before...
December 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Seen this vibe before...
December 17, 2025 at 12:27 AM
@mrwalnuts.bsky.social @antondeck.bsky.social the cast from the first ever Neighbours episode. Can you name them?
December 14, 2025 at 11:37 PM
@mrwalnuts.bsky.social @antondeck.bsky.social the cast from the first ever Neighbours episode. Can you name them?
Your favourite band
December 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Your favourite band
Hateful, racist, anti-migrant rag (I speak as a journalist myself) wonders why migrants wish to leave Brexit Island...
This lot should spend a day in the shoes of those migrants they have persecuted
And, yeah, Poland is streets ahead of Britain. It is what happens when you trash your own country
This lot should spend a day in the shoes of those migrants they have persecuted
And, yeah, Poland is streets ahead of Britain. It is what happens when you trash your own country
December 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Hateful, racist, anti-migrant rag (I speak as a journalist myself) wonders why migrants wish to leave Brexit Island...
This lot should spend a day in the shoes of those migrants they have persecuted
And, yeah, Poland is streets ahead of Britain. It is what happens when you trash your own country
This lot should spend a day in the shoes of those migrants they have persecuted
And, yeah, Poland is streets ahead of Britain. It is what happens when you trash your own country