Phil McGuinness
@philmcginitaly.bsky.social
An 'Exiled Cherry' who is trying to help the Italian natives improve their English. Up The Cherries In All Departments!!!
I don't want to use this site to air my political viewpoint, that's part of the reason why I left the 'other place'. However, being on the outside of the UK looking in, it appears to me that Starmer & Co are trying appease those who didn't vote for Labour rather than those that did. Not a good look.
May 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I don't want to use this site to air my political viewpoint, that's part of the reason why I left the 'other place'. However, being on the outside of the UK looking in, it appears to me that Starmer & Co are trying appease those who didn't vote for Labour rather than those that did. Not a good look.
#afcb 10 years ago, there were 10 teams which the Mighty Cherries had never finished the season ahead of. As of today, that figure now officially stands at 4. The 'Big Six' no longer exists!!!
May 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
#afcb 10 years ago, there were 10 teams which the Mighty Cherries had never finished the season ahead of. As of today, that figure now officially stands at 4. The 'Big Six' no longer exists!!!
#afcb I listened to Tommy, Franno, 'Big' Cook & Ritchie's chat yesterday which was full of so many happy memories. Today, the Cherry Class of '25 has added another huge one. A full strength Champions League semi-finalist team couldn't handle us & Andoni's substitutions were sublime! UTCIAD 🍒🍒🍒
May 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
#afcb I listened to Tommy, Franno, 'Big' Cook & Ritchie's chat yesterday which was full of so many happy memories. Today, the Cherry Class of '25 has added another huge one. A full strength Champions League semi-finalist team couldn't handle us & Andoni's substitutions were sublime! UTCIAD 🍒🍒🍒
#afcb Peter Banks has joined the Barry Knight list of woeful officials. Eva slipped & was a yellow at worst, if not, Casemiro should have seen red for his 1st-half studded assault on Eva. We've got 50 points. We've got Dean Court back. We're still in the battle for a European spot. UTCIAD 🍒🍒🍒
April 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
#afcb Peter Banks has joined the Barry Knight list of woeful officials. Eva slipped & was a yellow at worst, if not, Casemiro should have seen red for his 1st-half studded assault on Eva. We've got 50 points. We've got Dean Court back. We're still in the battle for a European spot. UTCIAD 🍒🍒🍒
#afcb Let's be honest, that wasn't a game that will live long in the memory but then neither was the home match! On the brightside, we've set a new points record in the top flight and moved a point clear of Seaweed. Happy Easter!
April 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
#afcb Let's be honest, that wasn't a game that will live long in the memory but then neither was the home match! On the brightside, we've set a new points record in the top flight and moved a point clear of Seaweed. Happy Easter!
Brilliant attacking display by #afcb in the first half and gritty backs-to-the-wall stuff in the 2nd. Not pretty at the end but when we've got 3 points, who cares?! Hopefully Palace get knackered tomorrow night!
UTCIAD 🍒🍒🍒
UTCIAD 🍒🍒🍒
April 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Brilliant attacking display by #afcb in the first half and gritty backs-to-the-wall stuff in the 2nd. Not pretty at the end but when we've got 3 points, who cares?! Hopefully Palace get knackered tomorrow night!
UTCIAD 🍒🍒🍒
UTCIAD 🍒🍒🍒
April 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
#afcb Despite Haaland's chances, we had Citeh on the back foot & worried in the 1st half. Sadly, we looked increasingly tired & laboured as the 2nd half went on & Citeh schooled us.
Good to see Senesi back but these international breaks regularly take a toll on our form. On to Ipswich. UTCIAD 🍒🍒🍒
Good to see Senesi back but these international breaks regularly take a toll on our form. On to Ipswich. UTCIAD 🍒🍒🍒
March 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM
#afcb Despite Haaland's chances, we had Citeh on the back foot & worried in the 1st half. Sadly, we looked increasingly tired & laboured as the 2nd half went on & Citeh schooled us.
Good to see Senesi back but these international breaks regularly take a toll on our form. On to Ipswich. UTCIAD 🍒🍒🍒
Good to see Senesi back but these international breaks regularly take a toll on our form. On to Ipswich. UTCIAD 🍒🍒🍒
#Adolescence is harrowingly brilliant. A 'must-watch' for parents.
March 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
#Adolescence is harrowingly brilliant. A 'must-watch' for parents.
#afcb There are a few 🍒🍒 faces appearing throughout this and it makes interesting viewing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6Vi...
The decline of English managers | Past & present managers reveal the reality of football management
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March 21, 2025 at 11:09 AM
#afcb There are a few 🍒🍒 faces appearing throughout this and it makes interesting viewing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6Vi...
#afcb Considering the stadium development plans mean we won't actually be moving, is there any chance we could get Eddie's statue up before the Geordies do?! 🍒🍒🍒
March 16, 2025 at 7:14 PM
#afcb Considering the stadium development plans mean we won't actually be moving, is there any chance we could get Eddie's statue up before the Geordies do?! 🍒🍒🍒
#afcb All I'll say is, the international break has come at the right time. Hey ho. Oh, and I'm glad we won't have to witness Frank's tactics again until next season. UTCIAD! 🍒🍒🍒
March 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
#afcb All I'll say is, the international break has come at the right time. Hey ho. Oh, and I'm glad we won't have to witness Frank's tactics again until next season. UTCIAD! 🍒🍒🍒
#afcb We can lament dropping points from a 2-0 lead, highlight the Spuds' first goal being a fluke & moan about not taking our chances in the first half. However, we played very well throughout. Those pointing fingers at Kepa should remember the Havertz pen given against Trav last season. UTCIAD🍒🍒🍒
March 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
#afcb We can lament dropping points from a 2-0 lead, highlight the Spuds' first goal being a fluke & moan about not taking our chances in the first half. However, we played very well throughout. Those pointing fingers at Kepa should remember the Havertz pen given against Trav last season. UTCIAD🍒🍒🍒
For anyone who has ever pondered on the hypothetical question of 'What would have happened if Roosevelt had sided with Hitler when Churchill came calling for assistance?', well, Trump & his lap dog Vance, egged on by his 'shoulder devil' Musk, are bringing that terrible thought to life.
February 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM
For anyone who has ever pondered on the hypothetical question of 'What would have happened if Roosevelt had sided with Hitler when Churchill came calling for assistance?', well, Trump & his lap dog Vance, egged on by his 'shoulder devil' Musk, are bringing that terrible thought to life.
#afcb The officiating today was reminiscent of Barry Knight vs Crewe in 1995. Absolutely woeful. So bad that it hasn't just impacted this game but also the next 3. Can't fault the players hard work but lacking that cutting edge once down to 10 men. We go again on Tuesday against the Seaweed.UTCIAD.🍒
February 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
#afcb The officiating today was reminiscent of Barry Knight vs Crewe in 1995. Absolutely woeful. So bad that it hasn't just impacted this game but also the next 3. Can't fault the players hard work but lacking that cutting edge once down to 10 men. We go again on Tuesday against the Seaweed.UTCIAD.🍒
#afcb Double-bubble over that lot up the road for the first time ever! This MIghty 🍒🍒🍒 team is the gift that keeps on giving everything!!! 5TH IN THE TOP FLIGHT IN FEBRUARY!!! UP THE CHERRIES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS!!!
February 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
#afcb Double-bubble over that lot up the road for the first time ever! This MIghty 🍒🍒🍒 team is the gift that keeps on giving everything!!! 5TH IN THE TOP FLIGHT IN FEBRUARY!!! UP THE CHERRIES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS!!!
#afcb Dominant performance in the first half, rode our luck for large parts of the 2nd half. We're still in the hat for the 5th round & 🤞 for a favourable draw during the One Show on Monday! We did the treble over Everton so we can look back fondly on the old lady that is Goodison Park! UTCIAD!!!🍒🍒🍒
February 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
#afcb Dominant performance in the first half, rode our luck for large parts of the 2nd half. We're still in the hat for the 5th round & 🤞 for a favourable draw during the One Show on Monday! We did the treble over Everton so we can look back fondly on the old lady that is Goodison Park! UTCIAD!!!🍒🍒🍒
Not taking anything away from Salah's 2nd goal, it was a great strike, but the officiating was woeful at best. It was never a penalty. #afcb played with bravery and, with a bit of luck with the woodwork, it could have been the result we deserved.
We go again at Everton in the cup. UTCIAD 🍒🍒🍒
We go again at Everton in the cup. UTCIAD 🍒🍒🍒
February 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Not taking anything away from Salah's 2nd goal, it was a great strike, but the officiating was woeful at best. It was never a penalty. #afcb played with bravery and, with a bit of luck with the woodwork, it could have been the result we deserved.
We go again at Everton in the cup. UTCIAD 🍒🍒🍒
We go again at Everton in the cup. UTCIAD 🍒🍒🍒
Having just watched a turgid affair between our ex-manager's current team and that lot from Yorkshire, it makes what we have at #afcb even better, if that is possible! 🍒🍒🍒
January 27, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Having just watched a turgid affair between our ex-manager's current team and that lot from Yorkshire, it makes what we have at #afcb even better, if that is possible! 🍒🍒🍒
By-the-way, it's still January, we still have 15 games to go and #afcb have attained more points than we achieved in 2022/23 season. Just to hammer home that final nail in the coffin of the comments from the media and bloggers following the appointment of Andoni. 🍒🍒🍒
January 26, 2025 at 2:37 PM
By-the-way, it's still January, we still have 15 games to go and #afcb have attained more points than we achieved in 2022/23 season. Just to hammer home that final nail in the coffin of the comments from the media and bloggers following the appointment of Andoni. 🍒🍒🍒