Martin
@martinjohnsmith.bsky.social
Just stuff that interests me, mainly NFL (the mighty Colts!), speedway plus classic film & telly (according to me); and a tiny sliver of politics.
Reposted by Martin
NEWS: The Colts and Philip Rivers have agreed to a contract after he worked out Monday night, per source. The 44-year-old is back on the Indy practice squad, five seasons after his last NFL action.
December 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
NEWS: The Colts and Philip Rivers have agreed to a contract after he worked out Monday night, per source. The 44-year-old is back on the Indy practice squad, five seasons after his last NFL action.
Reposted by Martin
St Nicholas, shown here resurrecting three boys from a pickling tub, became known for genorosity and protecting children.
Such stories shaped Europe’s Sinterklaas, which evolved into Santa Claus and eventually, Father Christmas. 🎅
MS. Douce 51 fol. 069v
#MedievalMonday
Such stories shaped Europe’s Sinterklaas, which evolved into Santa Claus and eventually, Father Christmas. 🎅
MS. Douce 51 fol. 069v
#MedievalMonday
December 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
St Nicholas, shown here resurrecting three boys from a pickling tub, became known for genorosity and protecting children.
Such stories shaped Europe’s Sinterklaas, which evolved into Santa Claus and eventually, Father Christmas. 🎅
MS. Douce 51 fol. 069v
#MedievalMonday
Such stories shaped Europe’s Sinterklaas, which evolved into Santa Claus and eventually, Father Christmas. 🎅
MS. Douce 51 fol. 069v
#MedievalMonday
Reposted by Martin
What a brutal turn of events for the Colts. Trade for Gardner because Jones is playing fantastic football, now they're both hurt. And now not sure what you do with Jones as a pending free agent this offseason coming off the Achilles.
December 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
What a brutal turn of events for the Colts. Trade for Gardner because Jones is playing fantastic football, now they're both hurt. And now not sure what you do with Jones as a pending free agent this offseason coming off the Achilles.
Reposted by Martin
Jones is now ruled out with an Achilles injury. He knew it immediately. He now has a broken leg and (presumably) a torn Achilles. Worst imaginable luck and devastating to the Colts season and medium-term timeline
This is really not good for Daniel Jones. Looks like he knows he's done-done. Grabbed his knee, then calf/Achilles
December 7, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Jones is now ruled out with an Achilles injury. He knew it immediately. He now has a broken leg and (presumably) a torn Achilles. Worst imaginable luck and devastating to the Colts season and medium-term timeline
Saw The Unthanks in Worcester tonight. Small intimate venue that seemed to me to suit the subtly understated nature of these talented musicians’ song’s & performance. I particularly enjoyed their interpretation of ‘Shipbuilding’ & one about a pigeon who is in Derby Museum!
#Unthanks #HuntingdonHall
#Unthanks #HuntingdonHall
December 3, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Saw The Unthanks in Worcester tonight. Small intimate venue that seemed to me to suit the subtly understated nature of these talented musicians’ song’s & performance. I particularly enjoyed their interpretation of ‘Shipbuilding’ & one about a pigeon who is in Derby Museum!
#Unthanks #HuntingdonHall
#Unthanks #HuntingdonHall
Reposted by Martin
The Colts are not expected to place Sauce Gardner on Injured Reserve, per me and @tompelissero.bsky.social. A sign he can return within the four week window.
Colts star CB Sauce Gardner, who suffered a calf strain in Sunday’s loss, is considered week-to-week with the hope he’s back during the regular season, sources tell me and @tompelissero.bsky.social after the MRI.
Not long-term. But he’ll miss some time.
Not long-term. But he’ll miss some time.
December 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The Colts are not expected to place Sauce Gardner on Injured Reserve, per me and @tompelissero.bsky.social. A sign he can return within the four week window.
Reposted by Martin
Indianapolis Colts Cut Michael Badgley, Sign Blake Grupe to Practice Squad
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Indianapolis Colts Cut Michael Badgley, Sign Blake Grupe to Practice Squad
Reposted by Martin
the AFC South is officially a three team race and the Colts could be without Sauce Gardner
November 30, 2025 at 9:02 PM
the AFC South is officially a three team race and the Colts could be without Sauce Gardner
Private Eye has been reporting on this for ages but a succession of idiots in suits - military and government - have either denied there are problems or that they have been solved. Putin must be shaking in his boots.
#PrivateEye #Ajax #LukePollard
#PrivateEye #Ajax #LukePollard
Army halts use of Ajax armoured vehicles after soldiers fall ill
The UK government previously said they were ready for deployment with interest from Nato allies.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Private Eye has been reporting on this for ages but a succession of idiots in suits - military and government - have either denied there are problems or that they have been solved. Putin must be shaking in his boots.
#PrivateEye #Ajax #LukePollard
#PrivateEye #Ajax #LukePollard
Reposted by Martin
NFL Week 12 Match 4
Colts 8-2 Vs Chiefs 5-5
Colts do abgreat job of keeping the Chiefs at bay, so much that they trail for the whole of the match. 11 pts down in the last qtr the Chief make a comeback, and then win it in OT.
Next up Jags to beat Cardinals
Colts 8-2 Vs Chiefs 5-5
Colts do abgreat job of keeping the Chiefs at bay, so much that they trail for the whole of the match. 11 pts down in the last qtr the Chief make a comeback, and then win it in OT.
Next up Jags to beat Cardinals
November 25, 2025 at 8:29 AM
NFL Week 12 Match 4
Colts 8-2 Vs Chiefs 5-5
Colts do abgreat job of keeping the Chiefs at bay, so much that they trail for the whole of the match. 11 pts down in the last qtr the Chief make a comeback, and then win it in OT.
Next up Jags to beat Cardinals
Colts 8-2 Vs Chiefs 5-5
Colts do abgreat job of keeping the Chiefs at bay, so much that they trail for the whole of the match. 11 pts down in the last qtr the Chief make a comeback, and then win it in OT.
Next up Jags to beat Cardinals
Brilliant as Cary Grant’s mum in North By North West.
Remembering Jessie Royce Landis on her birthday #botd
November 25, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Brilliant as Cary Grant’s mum in North By North West.
Reposted by Martin
Today we remember one of British Speedway’s greats, SIMON WIGG, 25 years after his passing. 💚
#HullNeedsSpeedway
#HullNeedsSpeedway
November 15, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Today we remember one of British Speedway’s greats, SIMON WIGG, 25 years after his passing. 💚
#HullNeedsSpeedway
#HullNeedsSpeedway
I’m sure none of this is true…🤭
November 15, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I’m sure none of this is true…🤭
Reposted by Martin
Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
Reposted by Martin
Exactly right. Mistakes must be corrected, but deliberate campaigns should be recognised for what they are.
BBC’s Nick Robinson on #Trump #BBC row: “As ever..it’s clear that there is genuine concern about editorial standards+mistakes. There is also a political campaign by people who want to destroy the organisation that you are currently listening to. Both things are happening at the same time.”
Today - 08/11/2025 - BBC Sounds
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Exactly right. Mistakes must be corrected, but deliberate campaigns should be recognised for what they are.
Reposted by Martin
Colts top Falcons in overtime thriller in Germany.
www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
Colts top Falcons in overtime thriller in Germany
A Jonathan Taylor overtime touchdown gave the Colts a 31-25 win in Berlin.
www.nbcsports.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Colts top Falcons in overtime thriller in Germany.
www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
Reposted by Martin
I accept your nomination and will work tirelessly to get shows like mine back where they belong. For decent money
I nominate @countarthurstrong.bsky.social as new BBC Director General.
Tim Davie resigns as BBC director general after accusations of ‘serious and systemic’ bias in coverage
November 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I accept your nomination and will work tirelessly to get shows like mine back where they belong. For decent money
Reposted by Martin
Newest Colts CB: Sauce.
The Jets are getting 2 first-rounders and WR AD Mitchell for Sauce Gardner.
The Colts get Sauce Gardner for next 5.5 years under a contract worth $131.5M -- taking out what NYJ already paid. $625k for the remainder of 2025 and then an average of $26.1M for the next 5 years.
The Jets are getting 2 first-rounders and WR AD Mitchell for Sauce Gardner.
The Colts get Sauce Gardner for next 5.5 years under a contract worth $131.5M -- taking out what NYJ already paid. $625k for the remainder of 2025 and then an average of $26.1M for the next 5 years.
November 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Newest Colts CB: Sauce.
The Jets are getting 2 first-rounders and WR AD Mitchell for Sauce Gardner.
The Colts get Sauce Gardner for next 5.5 years under a contract worth $131.5M -- taking out what NYJ already paid. $625k for the remainder of 2025 and then an average of $26.1M for the next 5 years.
The Jets are getting 2 first-rounders and WR AD Mitchell for Sauce Gardner.
The Colts get Sauce Gardner for next 5.5 years under a contract worth $131.5M -- taking out what NYJ already paid. $625k for the remainder of 2025 and then an average of $26.1M for the next 5 years.
The great Bilko and the inspiration for Top Cat! Why is it that he is remembered more fondly in the UK than in his own country?
#Bilko #TopCar #PhilSilvers
#Bilko #TopCar #PhilSilvers
November 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The great Bilko and the inspiration for Top Cat! Why is it that he is remembered more fondly in the UK than in his own country?
#Bilko #TopCar #PhilSilvers
#Bilko #TopCar #PhilSilvers
Reposted by Martin
You are caught by a glance, but only for a moment. Girl with a pearl earring, c. 1665, by Johannes Vermeer of Delft. Born on this day in 1632.
October 31, 2025 at 9:34 PM
You are caught by a glance, but only for a moment. Girl with a pearl earring, c. 1665, by Johannes Vermeer of Delft. Born on this day in 1632.