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Allan Gormley @allangormley.bsky.social · 12d

With much debate about journalists favouring Twitter over Bluesky, full respect to Phil Smith at the Sunderland Echo. He’s really good at using Bluesky, and for obvious reasons, he’s a great source of reliable news about #SAFC #Sunlun

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John Fernandez @jwf94.bsky.social · 12d

I would hope so Craig, there is development of local female talent, but the article is a little unbalanced. A couple of mentions of the Women's team and the main article about the men. I agree it's great they are mixing #SAFC

John Fernandez @jwf94.bsky.social · 13d

www.theguardian.com/football/202... #SAFC

Integrated training, smart data and shrewd selling: why Sunderland are thriving

The men’s and women’s teams are performing at a once-mocked club now setting standards admired around Europe

www.theguardian.com

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John Fernandez @jwf94.bsky.social · 22d

Defensive solidity and Roefs / Granit
Overcoming low block and lack of killer instinct in front of goal

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German Black Cats @germanblackcats.bsky.social · Aug 9

Dear SAFC Supporters

From the bottom of my heart: THANK YOU
It is 10 years that we founded the Supporter Branch and I am proud that we organized a fan party with 300 of you

We are proud to make new friends and to see you all again

Martin "the German"
Chairman

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · Aug 10

What an utter absurdity our Home Secretary has created -

Destroying British free speech, right to protest and with it undermining democracy.

It is not for the government to terrorise the public for political opinions they don’t want to hear.

Screenshot of BBC news saying police arrest 474 people at Palestine Action ban protest.

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John Fernandez @jwf94.bsky.social · Aug 6

Thanks!

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John Fernandez @jwf94.bsky.social · Aug 6

Hi Tristan, enjoying your photos of the North East but where is this church?

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Matt Green @mattgreencomedy.com · Aug 6

And if you're not in Camden OR Edinburgh my tour tickets are available here: www.livenation.co.uk/matt-green-t...

Matt Green Tickets, Tour and Concert Dates – www.livenation.co.uk

www.livenation.co.uk

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John Fernandez @jwf94.bsky.social · Jul 26

Had same issues, and verification codes never arived, with Portuguese matches so gave up in the end

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the Inner Ring blog @inrng.com · Jun 30

Heatwave across large parts of Europe. If you're riding around France in summer and don't have a team car then www.eau-cyclisme.com website can be very useful, lists places where you can get drinking water for free

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Stephen Collins @stephencollins.bsky.social · Jun 17

I’m convinced this is how a bay leaf would talk

Cartoon by Stephen Collins for the Guardian, here's the script:

[Scene is the inside of a SOUP. Some CARROTS and BITS OF BROCCOLI are floating around and a STOCK CUBE and a BAY LEAF have just been dropped in.]

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STOCK CUBE:
Alright lads - this is Bay Leaf.
My colleague from the spice rack.

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BROCCOLI:
Hi Bay Leaf

BAY LEAF:
Yuh yuh hi

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CARROTS:
You up for getting proper blended with us later, Bay Leaf?

BAY LEAF:
Nuh mate, getting scooped out before soup stage.

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CARROTS:
Oh! So… you’re not being eaten then?

BAY LEAF:
Eaten! Haha

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BAY LEAF:
Not allowed mate.

I’m afraid I’m a lil’ bit *toooo intense*...

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BAY LEAF:
Just here for the flavour hit.
Special forces, y’know.
That’s why there’s just one of me.

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BAY LEAF:
Over-deploy and you’d have this whole soup stiiinking of bay leaf…

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BAY LEAF:
You might wanna stand back actually.
This place is about to get preeetty bay leafy...

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[Silent pause]

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CARROTS:
Are you doing something

BAY LEAF:
Sure am mate.

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BAY LEAF:
Suuuuure am.

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BAY LEAF [Getting scooped out by chef’s spoon]:
You need training to perceive it.

CARROTS:
OK

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John Fernandez @jwf94.bsky.social · May 28

Quite the cri de coeur Gav, justified rage, condensed history,accurate and poetic. Also impressed you still had the energy to write it!

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · May 28

Felt compelled to write something about Luke O'Nien and his journey at Sunderland.

He has become the perfect antidote to the Rodwell, Gibson and Ndong era that preceded him and is now a club legend in my eyes.

Any shares appreciated ❤️

#SAFC

James Copley: How Luke O’Nien became anti-Jack Rodwell and a modern-day club icon

Luke O’Nien’s journey from potential Sunderland flop to club legend and double promotion winner is a real life Roy of the Rovers story

www.sunderlandecho.com

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John Fernandez @jwf94.bsky.social · May 26

A great read, so well written but expected nothing less from you

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John Fernandez @jwf94.bsky.social · May 15

Well said Scott

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John Fernandez @jwf94.bsky.social · May 15

Congrats!

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Apr 13

In-depth 1k-word article on Tommy Watson's move to Brighton and the various factors behind his decision.

Loads of information here - any RTs very much appreciated.

#SAFC | #BHAFC

Inside Watson’s £10m Sunderland decision, Harte's actions and Brighton’s plan

Everything you need to know about Tommy Watson’s move to Brighton plus how and why it happened

www.sunderlandecho.com

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John Fernandez @jwf94.bsky.social · Mar 14

www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Reintroducing (not-so-eager) beavers into the wild – the Stephen Collins cartoon

It’s a dam cheek …

www.theguardian.com

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Arthur Snell @snellarthur.bsky.social · Feb 9

The only thing you ever need to read about Cummings is the @vizcomic.bsky.social cartoon. Perfect encapsulation of his character and work.

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John Fernandez @jwf94.bsky.social · Feb 4

Yes he was, He and Enzo didn't waste possession. Good to see #SAFC

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Jack Hurley @loudribs.bsky.social · Jan 27

Not only am I absolutely done with January, I’m also pre-done with February and March

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John Fernandez @jwf94.bsky.social · Jan 22

Soviet Union lost about 27 million lives. Not to underplay horrendous losses but Trump is a stranger to truth

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Katy M @writebikerepeat.bsky.social · Jan 14

Visma goals:

Vingegaard = Tour/Vuelta, Simon Yates = Giro/Tour, PFP targeting the TDFF 100%, Marianne Vos aiming for MSR, and Wout and Olav Kooij also both heading to Giro.

Jonas targets Paris-Nice, Catalunya and Dauphiné too. Jorgenson keeps an almost identical programme

Source: Daniel Benson

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