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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 11h
Not only Matt Ellis on Radio 4 this morning, but Thought for the Day themed around Sir Kev. Great Wakefield piece in the Times as well. Heady days!
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Ronnie Duane and Nigel Wright - good players, great memories. And Trinity past players heading for Menin Gate whatever the result rugbyleaguecares.org/news/past-pl...
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Past Players - Wire and Trinity stalwarts converge on the Grand Final
The Rugby League Cares annual Grand Final draw will kick off at Sunday's Betfred Women's Super League Grand Final between Wigan Warriors and York Valkyrie
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Only the briefest nod to HKR but really enjoyed this - thought the stuff about their friendship had hints of Burrow and Sinfield www.theguardian.com/music/2026/o...
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‘It’s a deep soul connection’: Erasure on how 40 years of friendship got them through grief – and why Vince Clarke has quit touring
Returning for a 20th album of sumptuous synthpop, Andy Bell and Clarke open up about supporting one another through bereavement, being happily uncool and battling the resurgence of homophobia
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Love this - and @charlotte2153.bsky.social could write something very similar about Warrington. Going to be a great weekend
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Picture House 77 @picturehouse77.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Really excited for Saturday's Super League Grand Final between Warrington and Wakefield. The last time Warrington won the title in 1955, Brian Bevan was playing. The last time Wakefield won the title in 1968 saw Neil Fox playing. Will Saturday's game have any future Hall-of-Famers playing?
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Great to be reminded how much it means - I imagine there are plenty of Trinity equivalents across the Pennines www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/2659440...
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The Wire fans clocking up the air miles to (hopefully) witness history
Warrington Wolves fans are travelling to Manchester from across the globe for Saturday’s Grand Final at Old Trafford.
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Fascinating listening to Jeremy Bowen tonight - especially at the beautiful Buxton Opera House. Reminded me of watching a Sunday afternoon matinee of Fireman Sam on the day of Agueroooo
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Newcastle fest continues. This includes reference to an Aussie Wallsend as well - Chris Thorman would approve. Still waiting for an Aussie journo to mention that Dom Young’s mum is from the original Newcastle www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/s...
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Newcastle’s NRL grand final run is a ‘pinch me’ moment for veterans and youth alike | Jack Snape
Tyson Frizell waited 15 years to make a grand final while Fletcher Sharpe grew up watching Knights legends but wasn’t even alive for their last premiership
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Next time an Aussie has a go at us for being obsessed with class - grand final preview combined with Frost Report www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2...
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Working-class Knights or Sydney heavyweights? Who casual fans should support in the NRL grand final
Will it be the mullets of Newcastle who are back in contention after 25 years, or the powerhouse Roosters always ready to spoil a party?
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I wonder how he’ll fill his weekend now…
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Worth looking up Cleary's post on Crossland - so classy - that's been another theme of the weekend actually, the dignity in defeat of Penrith and Wigan. Champion clubs - hope they meet again at some point soon! www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2...
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Newcastle find themselves the NRL’s fairytale team after scarcely believable return to glory | Nick Tedeschi
The Knights’ incredible preliminary final win over the Penrith Panthers showcased how coach Justin Holbrook has turned the club around
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Rugby League, bloody hell
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Now for Penrith v Newcastle. What a weekend!
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swebster73.bsky.social @swebster73.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Have I ever mentioned how much I love Daryl Powell? Him and Mark Aston taking time to talk to some idiot teenagers in the Sheffield Eagles youth team in the grim surroundings of Owlerton greyhound racing stadium…
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
No offence to Wigan, who have already touched perfection at Wembley this season, but hard to begrudge this bloke his latest, greatest coaching triumph - and Grand Final can only benefit from the novelty of Trinity v Wire www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
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Daryl Powell: Wakefield Trinity coach 'honoured' by club's support
Wakefield Trinity head coach Daryl Powell says his family have "stuck together" after his grandson Clarke was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in January.
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Another compelling Super League semi final. Whatever happens from here, Mike McMeeken should have the freedom of Basingstoke
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Sara Gibbs @sararoseg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
He imposed Shania Law
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
A small skein of pink feet above Stretford parkrun this morning - must be autumn. Also a green and red Greenalls Wire away kit, presumably celebrating last night’s result - not just random Wire guy.
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Such a good build up with Carney, Tomkins and Wilkin (and Jenna) - glad it’s on main event
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Oh no Herbie
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
At risk of sounding churlish, what do the stats of Warwickshire's September romp say about the standard of Championship this year? I reckon with Leics 47-5, following collapses from Essex, Hants and especially Glam, Bears have taken 65 wickets for 773 in September. Are they that good?
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
No plans to read the book but very much enjoyed this review www.theguardian.com/books/2026/s...
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Swan Song by Charles Spencer review – a furious exercise in score-settling by Diana’s brother
Amid genuinely touching passages about his sister, the earl can’t help but put himself and his grievances centre stage
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Couldn’t resist calling in at St Aidans. Didn’t have enough time to stay for the Osprey but a stunning Whinchat, a couple of Hobby and Cettis singing everywhere. And scorchio ☀️
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Farnworth story is incredible. Morgan Knowles as well.
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A single lingering House Martin on a lovely sunny morning in Cas ☀️
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Eamonn-Forde @eamonn-forde.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Oh, Viz.
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
And just to show it's not just RL that does daft things, seems a shame that a much better summer for the county cricket one-day comp ended largely unnoticed with a Sunday final. No issues with Trent Bridge as venue - but please get it back on a Saturday next year.
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Thank you to Oldham for a memorable win in round 39 of the Championship play-offs ahead of my dad's 80th birthday. And thank goodness for the beautiful simplicity of the Super League top 6 version.
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Beautiful Rugby League from the Roosters - ever since that perfectly timed Radley reminder for Trindall on the first set. Classic Victor 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
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Torsten Bell @torstenbell.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
So much of the right these days have a massive patriotism problem. This guy: - is a tax exile (left long before this govt) - hates his own country while complaining he doesn’t get big enough subsidies from it - laments the manufacturing hit from a Brexit he supported www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Billionaire Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he has lost confidence in UK
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Surprised to discover that only one other hooker - James Roby - has won this. Tough on Cunningham, Lowes, Clark in particular. But well earned for O’Neill - and nice for Ken as well www.rugby-league.com/article/6512...
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Brad O'Neill and Ken Davy OBE Win RLWBA Awards for 2026
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
15 years ago today - one of the great sporting days 🏏 🌹 www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/s...
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Lancashire finally end 77-year wait for the County Championship
An eight-wicket victory for Lancashire over Somerset means the County Championship is finally heading back to Old Trafford
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Such a powerful piece on the bleak reality of life for youngsters not in education, employment or training on Channel 4 News just now. Thought Josh MacAlister responses were decent as well. Certainly compared to “cut welfare” heartlessness that goes unchallenged
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Que sera, sera; whatever will be, will be; we're going to Dewsbury... Giants' Huddersfield sign-off was enjoyably upbeat, but a bit sad all the same www.totalrl.com/huddersfield...
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Huddersfield Giants’ sweet goodbye to Accu Stadium – Total Rugby League
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Huddersfield about to kick off their last half at the McAlpine / John smiths / galpharm with a 24/-6 lead over Cas, who’ve been poor, but down to 12 after Fenton Rogers sent off
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Ridiculously premature but imagine a NZ Warriors v Wigan World Club Challenge next year…
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Also very enjoyable watching Flintoff junior make his maiden first class 50. 17th v 18th in championship and still terrific - and finished in time to vacate Old Trafford area before United v champions of Azerbaijan. Happy memories of Eddie Izzard www.cricinfo.com/series/count...
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Rocky Flintoff's maiden fifty keeps Lancashire afloat
County DIV2 2026, Lancashire vs Gloucs Match Report: Kamran Dhariwal half-century and two wickets from James Langridge keep Gloucestershire on course for victory
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Enjoyed chatting to Tom Briscoe - sorry, Dr Tom Briscoe - earlier today. Admirable career, equally admirable bloke rugbyleaguecares.org/news/retirin...
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Retiring Doctor Tom shows the way for Super League students
Rugby League Cares congratulate Tom Briscoe for his academic success as well as his playing career, as he retires with a PhD
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Day 3 Lancs v Glos but also of interest to @somersetccc.bsky.social - James Langridge, a tall left-arm quick on loan to Glos who impressed in the first innings, has just ripped out Matty Hurst with a classic inswinging yorker. Lancs should have been 4-2 but Harry Singh dropped off next ball.
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Gloucestershire preparing for a 1030 start in the Championship at Old Trafford. Lovely
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
One of those obits you read and just think, wow www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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John Croft obituary
Codebreaker at Bletchley Park who later worked at the Home Office and became a successful abstract artist
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Enjoyed the return of Penrith’s chocolate soldiers this morning. Another Nrl highlight seeing Nicholson and Gannon in back-row for Canberra and Warriors respectively - two World Cup options I’d forgotten about
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Chuffed to see swallows still at Hough End this morning, staggered to see 2 swifts just now over chorlton ees - with a few less surprising house martins. Can’t remember ever seeing swifts in September before - proper lingerers
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Glorious from Gloucestershire. They’ll be a fair bit more cheerful than Lancs at Old Trafford this week. County Championship remains wonderful
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Beautiful piece on a heartbreaking story www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/s...
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NRL rivals stand with Jai Arrow as Rabbitohs meet the moment on emotion-charged night
Arrow plays 100th game for South Sydney three months after MND diagnosis as Rabbitohs’ win against the Roosters takes a back seat
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Still three games to go, and Warwicks on course to close gap by thrashing Hampshire (what’s gone wrong there?). But cider on ice?
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Early days, but could be a big round for Somerset - even the weather on their side, for once 🤞🙏🏏 🍎
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I can’t remember reading a piece like this before - remarkable even by Simon Hattenstone standards www.theguardian.com/music/2026/s...
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The extraordinary untold story of Freddie Mercury: Mary Austin on her best friend – and love of her life
He was Queen’s flamboyant frontman. She was his shy girlfriend, dreaming of marriage until they both realised he preferred men. Thirty-five years after his death, in the week he would have turned 80, ...
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Andy Wilson @andywislon.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Among many reasons to be pleased the RFL have stuck with the 1895 Cup, it’s great that Ray French will continue to be remembered through the man of the match award. I think Ray’s son Gary was there to present it yesterday www.rugby-league.com/article/6507...
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Ray French Award Winner Dean Hawkins reflects on 1895 Cup win
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Sarah Dempster @dempster2000.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The Eighteen Ronnies
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