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Steve Jackson

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Solo parent of young daughter trying to make sense of UK after 15 years living and working in Hanoi. For the many (and #NUFC) Works Newcastle, lives Hexham. "...we leave here as fucking legends." - Bruno Guimarães, 2025. Geordies are black and white.

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Steve Jackson @stja.bsky.social · Jan 9

Glad I was able to add this GIF to BlueSky. It shouldn't ever be forgotten.

a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a fence that says " a closer look " on it

Alt: a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a fence that says " a closer look " on it

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Steve Jackson @stja.bsky.social · 36m

Funny cos racism seems increasingly down to old people marinated in social media.

Or maybe the BBC just didn't bother checking.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 47m

BBC airing false claim about Euan Blair blamed on young producers ‘marinated in social media’

Broadcaster apologised after Have I Got News For You falsely said former PM’s son had won digital ID contract The arrival of a generation of young producers “marinated in social media” led to a false claim about Euan Blair being broadcast on Have I Got News For You, the production chief behind the show has said. The first in a new series of the BBC show featured an incorrect claim that the company run by Blair, the son of the former Labour prime minister, had been given the contract to run the government’s new digital ID system. Continue reading...

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Tom Scott @tom--scott.bsky.social · 4h

YouGov: Labour voters are significantly more likely to trust the Greens than Labour on the environment (72% vs 43%), poverty (49% vs 38%), keeping promises (45% vs 35%) and protecting minority groups (55% vs 47%).

It's why thousands are joining the Greens every day: join.greenparty.org.uk

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Steve Jackson @stja.bsky.social · 21h

Christ.

Steve Jackson @stja.bsky.social · 22h

Meh influencer reporting is pretty much all Reach does now.

Press Gazette @pressgazette.co.uk · 1d

Daily Mail appoints ‘world’s first’ influencer correspondent: New role reflects 'myriad of ways Daily Mail is evolving' says editor Ted Verity. pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/med...

Daily Mail appoints 'world's first' influencer correspondent

The Daily Mail has appointed showbiz journalist Molly Clayton to become the title’s first influencer correspondent.

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Jonnie @jhaldon.bsky.social · 1d

Seeing the information presented like this makes you realise just how good we’ve been at the back #nufc

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Steve Jackson @stja.bsky.social · 2d

The difference between expat and migrant is just skin colour.

The BBC has a fucking nerve.

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Steve Jackson @stja.bsky.social · 2d

If Isak just starts to get fit and then there's an international break where he can't play because he's not fit - does he go back to square 1 after that

...an endless loop of unfitness?

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2d

We always knew that Labour cares about little else other than keeping private developers happy.

But here's proof showing off to JP Morgan despite destruction of some of the "rarest creatures in our country."

Let's make that description Labour votes.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Rachel Reeves clears planning blockage amid ‘good relationship’ with developer

Exclusive: Chancellor says 20,000 homes were being held up due to ‘some snails that are a protected species or something’

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Steve Jackson @stja.bsky.social · 2d

Nick Pope #nufc

Steve Jackson @stja.bsky.social · 3d

Rotten

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Steve Jackson @stja.bsky.social · 3d

I know AI is A Bad Thing but I'd be totally ok with the Guardian doing a "Now make it easier to understand and under 200 words" prompt option.

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Steve Jackson @stja.bsky.social · 3d

Not laughing at David Squires' cartoons anymore. Has the world changed or have I changed? Part ten million and seven.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 3d

David Squires on … Nottingham Forest’s clash of the titans

Our cartoonist anticipates a battle royale between big men who never shy away from confrontation

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Steve Jackson @stja.bsky.social · 3d

Starmer not really getting to grips with young people psychology here.

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Steve Jackson @stja.bsky.social · 3d

Best thing about this is the keeper being a prick.

"You fancy this side? Go on, shoot left!"

*Jumps left*

"Or maybe right? Lots of room to aim at here! Tempted!?! Are ya?"

Left/right/left/right?!?!

Big Nick takes a step and thumps it top corner

Keeper does not move an inch.

#nufc

Amanda. @amandavetnurse.bsky.social · 4d

Woltemade penalty in real time

#NUFC

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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 3d

It helps to be able to spell the country you say only you are competent enough to run.

Goody-bag merch from Tory Conference branded "When Labour negotiates Britian loses" and signed "Kemi Badenoch".

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Steve Jackson @stja.bsky.social · 4d

I didn't choose my club. I know that seems odd in an era of plastic fans choosing whichever team is the flavour of the month...but it's my local team.

Steve Jackson @stja.bsky.social · 4d

You think I should change my club?

Steve Jackson @stja.bsky.social · 4d

I'd rather avoid Musk and Zuckerberg. This is lively enough for me.

Steve Jackson @stja.bsky.social · 4d

Nick has the flu.

#NUFC

Get German Football News @getfootballnewsgermany.com · 4d

Germany host Luxembourg on Friday, but Nick Woltemade won't travel to the national team's headquarters today because of flu-like symptoms.

Nick Woltemade’s (23) Germany place at risk - Get German Football News

After netting his third Premier League goal for Newcastle United in four games, Nick Woltemade’s place in the Germany squad is at risk in the upcoming

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Michael @michaeljsc.bsky.social · 4d

perfect detail

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Tom Scott @tom--scott.bsky.social · 4d

In other news, Robbie Gibb, former spin doctor for a Tory PM, former editorial adviser to GB News, & leader of the consortium that bought the Jewish Chronicle in 2020, is still responsible for "upholding the editorial independence of the BBC".

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Steve Jackson @stja.bsky.social · 4d

Hasn't been said for a while but ...decent #NUFC community on BlueSky.

Can't imagine why anyone would prefer the fash site.

Any mates still over there - twist their arms.

a soccer player holding a trophy with the words " we go onto the pitch as players we leave as f * cking legend "

Alt: a soccer player holding a trophy with the words " we go onto the pitch as players we leave as f * cking legend "

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Football Transfers @footballtransfers.bsky.social · 4d

Newcastle haven't had any problems replacing Alexander Isak... 👀

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Steve Jackson @stja.bsky.social · 4d

I think if that had legs around the pitch then it wouldn't matter so much but Wirtz/Salah/Isak are lacking. They look like we do on those games when Isak didn't show up and we over committed and got caught.

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Steve Jackson @stja.bsky.social · 4d

Frog Chorus is a gorgeous tune. While the other Beatles were off being US tax exiles, boring old Paul paid what he owed and moved to a farm in Scotland. Britain's bitchy music press of 70s-90s never quite forgave him. A genius of our time.