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All and only all that's right with the world right now is Harry Kane. [Charlie Brown frown/sigh]

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Cheers, Czechia, for the opener. "Flaming goal was right in front of me..."

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Harry and Sonny's record-extending/breaking scoring this int'l break, eh. Ah, of course. Do we *have* to do Tottenham again this weekend? #COYS

I remember so clearly, 25 years ago today, Beckham scoring that last-minute free-kick vs Greece. I was eating a Lion bar at the time.

Aidan @aidanrad.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🎶"Treasure these few words..."🎶 Well, it was 64 years ago today, a Fab Four first 45"* - although (PS love me) do prefer the B-side... youtu.be/MA5Dki (*"My Bonnie", auf Deutschland, aside. youtu.be/V1y_W75_ZMA) ("This is like a new version of it..." youtu.be/Ik3Kzv_d6Fk)

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Aidan @aidanrad.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Ah, happy 85th to Chubby Checker - enjoy this frenetic and exhilirating take, a few years after his heyday, on "Back In The USSR"... youtu.be/dGLs1chXTWM

Chubby Checker - Back in the U.S.S.R.

YouTube video by Potato Jones

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Aidan @aidanrad.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Early listening to remixes not sessions but first thoughts on new "Rubber Soul" (man, "Rubber Soul")? Piano bumped up but guitar too down on "Drive My Car" but crisper after. And glowing, Macca's melodically passive-aggressive tantrums about dating (wat) Jane Asher. open.spotify.com/track/0iUvcN...

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I'm Looking Through You (2026 Mix)

The Beatles · Rubber Soul (Super Deluxe) · Song · 2026

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Aidan @aidanrad.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🎵"Maybe somewhere down the road aways You'll think of me and wonder where I am these days..."🎵 Ah, RIP nine years ago today, Charlie T. Wilbury, Jr. youtu.be/UMVjToYOjbM

The Traveling Wilburys - End Of The Line (Official 4K Music Video)

YouTube video by OfficialWilburyVEVO

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Aidan @aidanrad.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

"There's such a thing as good grief. Just ask Charlie Brown." Well, it was Peanuts 76 years ago today - that first by Charles M. Schulz...

Aidan @aidanrad.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Good to see who's finally taking centre-stage on the cover of the forthcoming 18th - count 'em, 18th - edition of another whacking great World Football Records book (helped a bit here, with at least some freshish puns)... www.amazon.co.uk/World-Footba...

Aidan @aidanrad.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Ah, #WorldVegetarianDay today, eh - may every day be so. Play, Macca, persuader here way back when. You can do it right now please... youtu.be/XQ2PH5pG9fs youtu.be/R6yJ41sZIqE (this one, this one, this one, this one) youtu.be/feudKgbTR5A

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Aidan @aidanrad.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Just verdict on Man C. Will they be properly punished like Chelsea weren't?

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Aidan @aidanrad.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Born 91 years today, that cussed Last Man Standing force of nature. Ferociously live here in England back in '64, Jerry Lee Lewis: youtu.be/ve9UFWdrzvs "Some people have said they are afraid of me, but I don't know why. I'm a really nice guy." Ah. Hm. aidanrad.blogspot.com/2015/09/baby...

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Aidan @aidanrad.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Happy 70th today. 🎶"We'll take more care of you - Archibald, Archibald..."🎶 youtu.be/Adau2ti2hrs

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Aidan @aidanrad.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Happy 57th to this near-impeccable LP - a pretty nice album, and it does have a lot to say. 🎶"...and in the middle of the celebrations, I break down..."🎶 youtu.be/a4Ujexj9YGs

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Aidan @aidanrad.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The pity *if* Man C *do* get relegated is that for many recent seasons they've somehow been the club most often beaten by Tottenham. Then again, we look well capable of demoting ourselves too, this at the third time of asking.

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🎵"Love, faith and hope are beautiful when your world is touched by sadness"🎵 - replaying this treasure of a ballad also warmly and beautifully covered by Elvis C at the memorial concert for la-la-la-la-la the lovely Linda, who should've turned 85 today... youtu.be/_m9J2PzR6kQ

Paul McCartney & Wings - Warm & Beautiful (Wings In Venice 1976)

YouTube video by Back To The Egg

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Born OTD in 1936. To quote Brian Jay Jones' Jim Henson biog, on a life racingly cramming in so much magic: "While Jim's positive demeanor was exceptional, his talent remains extraordinary and his imagination explosive - sometimes literally." youtu.be/h0Hd3uWKFKY youtu.be/oW8l0WbgfT0

Debbie Harry & Kermit The Frog - Rainbow Connection

YouTube video by Rich Mullinax

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To quote *the* king of White Hart Lane: "The ball is a diamond. If you have something that precious you don't get rid of it, you offer it." Well, it was 43 years ago today: "What a *magnificent* goal by Glenn Hoddle - he deserves those celebrations..." youtu.be/rx52slF7Dsc

Glenn Hoddle audacious chip for Tottenham Hotspur v Watford 1983-84

YouTube video by Andyforshort Butnotforlong

Aidan @aidanrad.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Born 130 years ago today, F. Scott Fitzgerald. "The years between 35 and 65 revolve before the passive mind as one unexplained, confusing merry-go-round." "In a real dark night of the soul, it is always three o'clock in the morning, day after day." "So we beat on" etc etc.

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Among most cherished possessions here: bought 10 years ago today at the V&A's fably-savvily cool *and* kitsch "Revolution '66-'70" exhibition - hoping even then it'd remind there *might* be brighter times to come.

Aidan @aidanrad.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#InternationalDayOfPeace 🎶"As I walk this wicked world Searching for light in the darkness of insanity I ask myself, is all hope lost? Is there only pain and hatred and misery? And each time I feel like this inside There’s one thing I want to know…"🎶 youtu.be/Oy3LpV0THB0

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Aidan @aidanrad.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Ringo, in "Help!": "I like operations. They give you a sense of outlook, don't they?" Hm. Sick of hospitals lately.

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🎶"I'm your toy I'm your old boy But I don't want no one but you to love me..."🎶 RIP 53 years ago today, "Grievous Angel" Gram Parsons. youtu.be/0rrqBsG1yXs

The Flying Burrito Brothers - Hot Burrito #1

YouTube video by InternetPilgrim

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See, told you, we scored. And another! Embarrassing otherwise. This summer's spending looks (currently) like a bust, especially the lack of care upfront. Know Kane and Sonny're immense boots to fill, but still. RDZ can keep on saying we're out of condition...but, summerlong, why?

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Like last week vs Everton, all over Villa...for a bit, but nothing to show for it, and then this time punished just before half-time. Injury-jinxed, with Porro and maybe vdV, as ever, but don't look like scoring any point. Solanke & co, passengers. All told (so far): blunt. #COYS

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Hm, would rather Kudus and/or Madders start on the pitch rather than bench, for much-missed and -needed creativity, yet hope springs eternal(ish) here at WHL this lunchtime. You may say I'm a dreamer, but...reckon we score a goal in the league this season today. Either end. #COYS

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Aidan @aidanrad.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

"I rarely, if ever, blasted the ball into the net. I would try and see an opening and pass the ball into that gap." RIP Jimmy Greaves five years today, England's, Tottenham's and Barnet's quicksilverest.

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Born today in 1905, that most luminous actress, "bloody Greta Garbo". The ends of "Anna Karenina" and "Camille" still chill. (“They turned her into a princess and sat her on a throne, but she turned her back on stardom, because she vahnted to be alone...") youtu.be/2A60QcsJtlE youtu.be/gLGCHAO1u-M

Ninotchka (2/10) Movie CLIP - Must You Flirt? (1939) HD

YouTube video by Movieclips

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Aidan @aidanrad.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Daftly entertaining afternoon week off watching at the pictures: "Coyote Vs Acme". A bit of a flash-bang-wallop mess, yet oddly moving and jaggedly enjoyable use of the Clash as well as various other Looney Tunes'uns. Never mind Wile E. Bugs, eh: Ain't he a (brilliant) stinker? youtu.be/H-43VeYGiPM

Coyote vs. ACME | Official Trailer

YouTube video by Coyote vs. Acme

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Aidan @aidanrad.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The League Cup? Is that thing still around?

Aidan @aidanrad.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Occasional bits of intricate passing play're all very well but little use with such lax attacking thrust nor threat. Final touch decisions especially. Liverpool: shoot, score. Tottenham: shilly, shally. Spending this summer will linger long - while missing the necessary position signings. #COYS

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Aidan @aidanrad.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Latest tease release ahead of the "Rubber Soul" reissue-repackage-repackage reminds of buying Beatles bootleg tapes in Camden way back when and versions with John complaining, only for George to hit back on how it's *hard* playing sitar, while being tutored at Finchley's AMC... youtu.be/EI4KMHVQYEQ

Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) (Second version - Take 2) (Visualiser)

YouTube video by The Beatles

Aidan @aidanrad.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

No right-back cover. No proper centre-forward. Our transfer window, eh. #COYS

Aidan @aidanrad.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

All over Everton for the first half-hour of that first half, before sitting back more passively but without any cushion of a goal still. We can't go on like this being quite so shot-shy. Would want Maddison or Kudus for one of the three deep-lying midfielders, maybe strolling Tonali. #COYS

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Aidan @aidanrad.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

First time back this season. 🎶"All God's children get weary when they roam - don't it make you want to go home..."🎶 #COYS

Aidan @aidanrad.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A counsellor here once asked: "Have you ever committed suicide before?" As Nietzsche said, the thought of it can be how "one gets through many a dark night". May every day be a #WorldSuicidePreventionDay and all suffering any such temptation get help enough to keep on keeping on.