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Martin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · 19h

Latest edition of The Football Fan now out, with a European theme.

Is that all we get away?, by @MartinCloake open.substack.com/pub/martincl...

Is that all we get away?

I have written frequently about the dreadful experience of away fans at European games. Things aren’t getting any better. That needs to change.

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Martin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · 7d

Probably the fault of an over regulated market 🙄

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Martin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · 7d

It’s terrible. First world problem I know, but jeez.

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Martin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · 7d

Shouting into the void perhaps, but the Outlook for Mac upgrade is possibly the worst software upgrade in the history of software. Has smashed the ability to autofill email addresses, and typing in every address every time is a significant time thief. Well done all at Microsoft Towers.

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Martin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · 23d

Last plug for my appearance on It Started With A Kick with @rcfoster.bsky.social Apologies for visual disturbance.

Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 23d

Tail wagging the dog is how @martincloake.bsky.social describes relationship between tv and football. Find out more in Part 2 of Martin’s episode - bit.ly/41JA5Cv

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Martin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · 28d

Outstanding work.

Martin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · 29d

Interesting seeing the stories of how people came to support their club after my ISWAK episode with @rcfoster.bsky.social The accepted wisdom has tended to be that support is passed down the generations, but there is more to the story.

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Martin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · 29d

The 76 team

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Martin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · 29d

I’ve never had an issue with ‘em. Side that played good football, never known of any beef (although I’ve heard the stories about 82 at Wembley), proper ground, good day out.

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Martin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · 29d

Have you ever met a less likely social media influencer than me?

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Martin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · 29d

Haha. That’s my pitch to the publishers.

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Martin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · 29d

If there’s one thing the world doesn’t need… 😂

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Martin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · 29d

There but for the grace of Hod…

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Martin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · 29d

No footballing tradition in the family, see? But the bond stronger, arguably, because I found it myself.

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Martin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · 29d

I was 5.

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Martin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · 29d

Apologies for the disturbing video clip, I’ve always said I had a great face for radio. But I really enjoyed talking about the actual football on Richard’s excellent pod #coys

Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 29d

How @martincloake.bsky.social almost became a @qpr.co.uk fan before plumping for @tottenhamhotspur.com Hear more of Martin’s story in Part 1 of his episode -
bit.ly/4nmDSho

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Martin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · Sep 8

Coverage of #stopexploitingloyalty reaches Brazilian-based website ludopedio @wearethefsa.bsky.social

Ludopédio ⚽️📚✊🏴‍☠️ @ludopedio.bsky.social · Sep 8

Como promover mudanças

Mudanças no futebol: um olhar sobre como elas impactam a confiança e a organização entre os torcedores e as equipes

Por Martin Cloake (@martincloake.bsky.social)

#Ludopédio #Arquibancada #Futebol

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Como promover mudanças

Mudanças no futebol: um olhar sobre como elas impactam a confiança e a organização entre os torcedores e as equipes.

ludopedio.org.br

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Martin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · Sep 7

Fine stuff from @spursblogger

The Levy Legacy – What Might Have Been

In evaluating the career of Daniel Levy as Tottenham Hotspur chairman, only one thing can be said with any degree of certainty. If someone reaches a straightforward conclusion, they’re wrong. Altho…

tottenhamonmymind.com

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Martin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · Sep 4

😮

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Martin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · Sep 4

Question now is, what is the owners’ vision for the club? Looks very much like the Lewis family have made their move and this could be very positive. But we need clarity and transparency. I’ve seen too many false dawns. #coys

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Martin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · Sep 3

At a time when doubtless thousands of new ‘experts’ on tax will emerge, it is absolutely a requirement to follow Dan.

Dan Neidle @danneidle.bsky.social · Sep 3

A key question to ask Ms Rayner: when she obtained the stamp duty advice, did she tell the adviser about the trust?

It’s an easy yes/no question.

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Martin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · Aug 29

This will be worth a listen - and Ewan’s book is a good read too.

Jonathan Wilson @jonawils.bsky.social · Aug 29

Today on It Was What It Was, the football history podcast, Ewan Flynn joins us to talk Paul Gascoigne, Terry Venables and Tottenham's turbulent 1990-91 season.

podfollow.com/1745066482

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Martin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · Aug 29

Fingers crossed someone has confiscated Daniel’s phone and locked him in a cupboard to prevent a “One last thing” call scuppering the Simons deal.

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Martin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · Aug 28

The first edition of The Football Fan for the new season is out now.

What’s the big idea?

A new season and new attempts to ruin a simply beautiful game. Welcome back!

martincloake.substack.com

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Martin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · Aug 27

It’s Grimsby up north.

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