Two other YBTAHOAB members worth a follow: our very own Potter-in-Oz @brisbanestokie.bsky.social and our studious Latin American Sport expert @drpetewatson.bsky.social
He was very good in the Penny Dreadfuls. Very funny radio series and one off historical plays.
As good as Scotland were, England were awful. Back division disconnected, practically unused and little in show beyond box kicks. Forwards competed better but total lack of attacking ambition. Dire from
Borthwick and Italy deserved it
Scotland have been magnificent. Very fun game
Do have a listen if you can. This is what we've managed to glean so far. As the days pass things will become clearer, more likely at the Iran FA's end rather than FIFA or UEFA.
In a quarter of a century in education I donβt think Iβve seen anything more stupid than university promotion systems and forms
Loving all the pre match excitement for Chileβs βmatch of the centuryβ vs England on May 24 1953. Image here is for ticket collection and public announcements about tickets and security. All the clubs HQs are located too in Santiago
Small prophets is quietly magical and delightful. Love to see some comedic imagination
In our recent podcast with @footpolpodcast.bsky.social, Roger Magazine and I talked about how issues in Mexico were going very much under the radar due to Trump, ICE and US policy in general. Suddenly everyone is aware of Mexicoβs own ongoing issues againβ¦ podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
What is he doing at the Board for "Peace"? Hasn't he got a World Cup to organise? Which, if you've listened to out recent episode with @drpetewatson.bsky.social and Roger Magazine, requires some serious attention. bsky.app/profile/adam...
New Podcast: Ultras: A History
We're joined by Chris Lee from Outside Write and Alex Wilson from the Dulwich Hamlet Supporters' Trust to talk everything about our most fervent fans - Ultras.
Listen on your preferred platform here β¬οΈ
linktr.ee/footyheritage
Cool story in La NaciΓ³n 1953 of the Colombian football juggler Santiago Morales, alias El Morocho. One of the first of those ball skills artists?
The 2026 World Cup is both a global spectacle and a crucible for politics. As this dialogue details, while fan culture may bring the carnival, elite power plays may define the competition just as much as the pitch will.
With @drpetewatson.bsky.social on @footpolpodcast.bsky.social
I should be there
Yes Scotland!!! Send them homewards to think again! Englandβs big men become very little men when they cross the border
Looking forward to tomorrow. 7 hour long classes in a row. No breaks. 10-5.
The latest podcast came out a week ago on Monday on @footpolpodcast.bsky.social discussing recent events involving Latin America and the forthcoming Men's World Cup. Here's the direct link: open.spotify.com/episode/3qBK...
Just updated my Linktree page with links to a couple of podcasts I've done this year. See my page here for everything I've done (mostly as a hobby since I don't get paid for my research actually...) linktr.ee/drpetewatson.
How many of the USA cricket team would ICE target I wonder?
Big thanks to @drpetewatson.bsky.social for suggesting the topic. It's an important and timely one and well worth listening to.
It was a great pleasure to be on the @footpolpodcast.bsky.social again to discuss various issues involving Latin American and the World Cup, including the FIFA peace prize, The USA armed intervention in Venezuela, Mexicoβs hosting of the WC and fears of ICE, fan safety, potential protests etc
16350 steps yesterday, over 17500 today. Good start
Well that was depressing. No point feeling sorry for myself. Time to take action
When are your recordings starting again Rory? Always look forward to them
Good podcast record tonight, enjoyed the discussion as well as the research and thought preparing for it too. Very timely one this, think it will be out next week
The unerring knack students have for asking for references to be written urgently during the busiest times of year π. Two requests on a Sunday when Iβm marking all day
Senior figures at top of Fifa and Uefa are βvery concernedβ about Greenland situation, and feel European football may need united stance - amid awareness itself that 2026 World Cup itself and idea of boycott could become a political football
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
On the subject of World Cup boycotts, this is a story which ought to be much better known: why African countries decided not to compete for a place at the 1966 tournament. One of Fifa's most shameful moments, which hardly ever gets a mention.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-a...
Think we should take back Turnberry.
Quite like the Sabres kit
