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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 16h

We've reached the last four of our Greatest Goals search and this is it - the final round!

Instead of two semi-finals, the final four are facing off in a final group of death and your vote helps decide who takes the crown

Vote: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 1d

There's also the odd football-related post too.

Here's former Oldham, Rangers, Hibs, and Scotland goalkeeper Andy Goram posing in his Scotland cricket attire for whom he played two first-class and two List A matches

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 1d

Blizzard writer Scott Oliver has set up Cricket Superstars in the Leagues, sharing stories from his Sticky Dogs and Stardust project, a series of books about when cricket legends played the club game across the UK

Visit the page: www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

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LOWER BLOCK @lowerblock.bsky.social · 2d

The sort of Monday morning order we love. Cheers to this cultured nutter.

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 2d

Not much time left to have your say in the Last 16 of The Blizzard's Greatest Goals

The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 6d

We're down to the Last 16 in our Greatest Goals search. Vote now to help choose our semi-finalists!

Vote: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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John Ewan @londonhibee.bsky.social · 3d

The latest bookshelf re-stack, with the @theblizzard.bsky.social collection, moved to another bookcase to help accommodate recent arrivals.
I hope @jonawils.bsky.social approves

Bookshelves full of football books, magazines and publications

a bookshelf with every issue of The Blizzard quarterly journal

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 3d

Why does a system that has drawn so much scepticism at Manchester United work so well at Crystal Palace? - @jonawils.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

The secrets of Glasner’s success and why Palace system would be lost in translation elsewhere | Jonathan Wilson

Why does a system that has drawn so much scepticism at Manchester United work so well at Crystal Palace?

www.theguardian.com

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Ian Curtin @iancurtin.bsky.social · 4d

Some absolute belters in here. An impossible choice.

The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 6d

We're down to the Last 16 in our Greatest Goals search. Vote now to help choose our semi-finalists!

Vote: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 4d

Keep voting so we can name our semi-finalists!

The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 6d

We're down to the Last 16 in our Greatest Goals search. Vote now to help choose our semi-finalists!

Vote: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 5d

Only 16 goals left - have you say below

The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 6d

We're down to the Last 16 in our Greatest Goals search. Vote now to help choose our semi-finalists!

Vote: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 6d

Group 4 is the "David Bowie's best song" of this competition. I could vote differently each time, depending on my mood.

The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 6d

We're down to the Last 16 in our Greatest Goals search. Vote now to help choose our semi-finalists!

Vote: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 6d

We're down to the Last 16 in our Greatest Goals search. Vote now to help choose our semi-finalists!

Vote: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 6d

‘You can see the creativity’: Van de Ven says Simons can spark Spurs revival - @jonawils.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

‘You can see the creativity’: Van de Ven says Simons can spark Spurs revival

Micky van de Ven believes Xavi Simons could be the solution to the creative flatness threatening to undermine Tottenham’s start to the season

www.theguardian.com

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 7d

Late own goal rescues point for Spurs at Bodø/Glimt after Hauge double - @jonawils.bsky.social was at at Aspmyra Stadion

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Late own goal rescues point for Spurs at Bodø/Glimt after Hauge double

An 89th-minute own goal from Jostein Gundersen helped Spurs to recover from two goals down and secure a 2-2 draw at Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League

www.theguardian.com

The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 8d

With late goals a major factor, the four major players for the trophy saw their narratives crystallise over the weekend - @jonawils.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

It’s early, but every Premier League title contender already looks flawed | Jonathan Wilson

With late goals a major factor, the four major players for the trophy saw their narratives crystalize over the weekend

www.theguardian.com

The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 9d

Arsenal were rattled against Newcastle but overcame pressure and may yet prove they have edge of champions - @jonawils.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Arsenal stare down their demons and a VAR curiosity to make a title statement | Jonathan Wilson

Arsenal were rattled against Newcastle but overcame pressure and may yet prove they have edge of champions

www.theguardian.com

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 11d

Vote now in round 2!

The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 12d

Our Greatest Goals search has reached the last 64 stage. You know the drill - get voting below to crown The Blizzard's Greatest Goal

Vote: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 12d

Our Greatest Goals search has reached the last 64 stage. You know the drill - get voting below to crown The Blizzard's Greatest Goal

Vote: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 13d

Issue 58 of The Blizzard is out now, packed with writing from some of the best in the business

Buy now in print or digital ⬇️
theblizzard.co.uk/shop/issues/...

Issue Fifty Eight Issue Fifty Eight

Available to order NOW.

theblizzard.co.uk

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Colin McPherson @germanocean.bsky.social · 14d

THERE SHE GOES
Photographs from around Goodison Park, 2023-25
By Colin McPherson

£10 + p&p • 48 pages • Full colour

Available only from: www.colinmcpherson.com/shop/

The photographs pay tribute to the rhythms and rituals enjoyed by #Everton fans at the ground they called home from 1892 to 2025.

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 14d

Today is your last chance to have your say in the first bracket of our Greatest Goals competition ✨⚽️

The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 21d

Our readers have sent us suggestions for the greatest men's goals of all time and we've produced a shortlist of 256 of the best.

They've been randomly assigned into 64 groups of 4, with the winner of each progressing through to the next round.

Vote: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 15d

The possession that once defined the Spanish manager’s sides has evaporated, and it’s hard to see exactly why - @jonawils.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Pep Guardiola is leading a strangely defensive new approach to the Premier League

The possession that once defined the Spanish manager’s sides has evaporated, and it’s hard to see exactly why

www.theguardian.com

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 16d

Voting still open for the first bracket!

Vote: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 21d

Our readers have sent us suggestions for the greatest men's goals of all time and we've produced a shortlist of 256 of the best.

They've been randomly assigned into 64 groups of 4, with the winner of each progressing through to the next round.

Vote: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 17d

The smart and flexible coach is enjoying a remarkable start to the season with Bournemouth and big clubs are taking note - @jonawils.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Andoni Iraola is a model modern manager. Could he save Manchester United? | Jonathan Wilson

The smart and flexible coach is enjoying a remarkable start to the season with Bournemouth and big clubs are taking note

www.theguardian.com

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 18d

There's still time to vote in the first round of our Greatest Goals contest ⬇️

The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 21d

Our readers have sent us suggestions for the greatest men's goals of all time and we've produced a shortlist of 256 of the best.

They've been randomly assigned into 64 groups of 4, with the winner of each progressing through to the next round.

Vote: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...