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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 02/02/2025

Another of my 2003-2015 #CardiffCity series ... this one of Michael Chopra, a Bluebird icon at both Ninian Park and Cardiff City Stadium. Feels cool to also feature Kevin Campbell, who despite his status was really down to earth. More to come. Any shouts on the next #smsports feature?

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 31/01/2025

Continuing my former #CardiffCity series [players from my 2003-2015 club timeline to start] with double promotion winner, multi-hair / beard wearer and all round nice fella, Aron Gunnarsson. Had fun with this one. #smsports

Sports design of Cardiff City former player, Aron Gunnarsson

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 24/01/2025

Kicking off my former Bluebird #smsports series of #CardiffCity icons is yesterday's birthday boy, Joe Ledley. It's fun working on past players, if not a tad challenging finding suitable quality images. We'll give it a go though. Let me know who you'd like done next, or I'll decide myself.

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 24/01/2025

Another Cardiff City image, with more to come. I mean, it's called BLUEsky after all. I'm going to make a collection of former players as time allows. The first one is done and will be posted next. Feel free to shout out with any suggestions, if wanted.

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 21/01/2025

For absolutely no reason, here's a pic of Kevin McNaughton in Danger Mouse attire [minus head], taken at the 2008 #CardiffCity FA Cup squad recording with James Fox at the famous Monnow Valley. Kev is looking on as Steven Thompson records his fab track. Good times.

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 11/01/2025

Catching up with a recent, new #CardiffCity image, as to be used on my upcoming site. This one covers my 2003 - 2015 tenure at Ninian Park and CCS. Those were the days, indeed [at least until 2012]. Chris Barker the prime candidate for leading man.

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 01/01/2025

Of course, Swansea get thrashed 4-0 by Pompey, which combined with the 1-1 Cardiff City draw has seen Portsmouth climb the foot of the table. Goal difference could end up being decisive too. Chatting with a mate over Christmas, I’ve maintained a belief of narrow survival. Today, I’m not so sure.

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 21/12/2024

Two positive early results for relegation rivals Pompey and Hull puts added pressure on #CardiffCity before kickoff. No probs though, it’s only a match against the league leading Blades today 😳⚔️

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 11/12/2024

Two facts: 1. #CardiffCity were more fun and different bonkers in the days of this club shop carrier bag. 2. I don't throw away old stuff if there's even a hint of nostalgia.

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No Score Draws ✍🏻⚽ @noscoredraws.com · 06/12/2024

🥳 COMPETITION Yo, it's Xmas-ish and our shop is full of wonkily doodled football nonsense - SO as we're new here & still trying to rediscover our Twitter pals (& hopefully vice versa) if would be ace if you could share this post & we'll chuck a free set of mugs to 2 lucky RTers 🛒 noscoredraws.com

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 06/12/2024

I didn't jump on this straight away, but have to agree with Scott on @deck.blue being a great desktop addition with old world TweetDeck vibes. Nice. Once installed it's one less browser tab too. All that's left to do now is find a way of getting rid of the other 68 Chrome tabs. Oh, and get a job 😐😵‍💫

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 06/12/2024

Footie question: For desktop, are there any websites where you can still see fixtures next to a league table? The BBC used to be perfect before fully embracing mobile first. From quick research, most sites carry info in separate tabs. Soccerbase was the closest, with some scrolling up and down.

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 05/12/2024

As reluctant as the timeline suggests, at least the Omer Riza confirmation takes the topic off the table for a while. I'd wager that Dalman wanted to try for Rudd van Nistelrooy, what with his loose Man Utd affinities. Tan also for the "name". But we were never winning that race. Stability will do.

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 04/12/2024

I'd hoped that the #PremierLeague festive Wednesday format, "Watch Every Game Every Goal" on Amazon Prime was going to see Jeff Stelling replicate NFL RedZone with Scott Hanson. Sadly it's another panel on a sofa ... though I do admit football is trickier than American Football to make it all work.

Amazon Prime "Every Game, Every Goal" for the Premier League with Jeff Stelling

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 04/12/2024

Thanks to the #CardiffCity feed, we get to say Happy Retirement to 03/04 loan Bluebird, Junichi Inamoto. Over 16 games Junichi gave us a glimpse of what it was like to have an international 'star' on the books, thanks to MULTIPLE photographers and visiting fans [sometimes watching Ina on the bench.

Cardiff City Football Club loan star Junichi Inamoto has retired

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Eoin Brady - Illustrator 🎨 @bradyink.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Trying to sell Irish football artwork in these dire times for Irish fans is not for the faint hearted. 😔 The difference qualification for a major tournament would be huge. Its the hope that kills ya. Commiserations to the ladies tonight! Hard going. #coygig #coybig #ireland #irishart

Illustrated art poster of Irelands womens football team. #art #coygig #ireland

Illustrated artwork of Irelands mens football team. #ireland #coybig #art

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 04/12/2024

The first ever major tournament qualification for the senior women’s team. Congrats to all at the FAW.

Wales Women qualify with a 2-1 away win over the Republic of Ireland

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 29/11/2024

OTD, 29 Nov 2011: Cardiff City beat Blackburn Rovers 2-0 in the Carling Cup. By doing so they reached the semi-finals for the first time since 1966. The match was first game after the tragic loss of Gary Speed, with the Wales’ boss name sung throughout the game. Goals from Filip Kiss & Kenny Miller

Kenny Miller scores against Blackburn Rovers in the Carling Cup

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nickpchurch.bsky.social @nickpchurch.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

The Cooper question was discussed with a group of us at half time last night, the unanimous decision was yes, we would all take him. Look what he did at Forest at a similar stage of the year? Plus he's a Cardiff fan (so can be forgiven for Jackshitery!!) We also agreed his old man was a crap ref 🙄

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 27/11/2024

Who wants the #CardiffCity quiet life, eh!? Over the last few days, Pontypridd born / former Swans boss Steve Cooper is let go by the Foxes and seemingly available. Today, Swansea born / former player and Euro 2016 Wales boss Chris Coleman leaves his Cypriot post. Would you take either at 'City?

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 27/11/2024

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Cardiff City Supporters Club @ccfcsupportersclub.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Hello Bluesky!🔵 This is the official page of the Cardiff City Supporters Club! Make sure to give us a follow on here to keep you up to date with our upcoming away games and all things CCSC! If you don't know what we do, check out our website at www.ccsc.co.uk 🔵 #CardiffCity

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a blue bird wearing a visit malaysia jersey

ALT: a blue bird wearing a visit malaysia jersey

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Thank all that is holy for Bluesky 🦋

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cardiffcitymad @cardiffcitymad.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Miserable weather, miserable game, miserable performance, but it’s a point for Cardiff City. Paul Evans looks back at Sheff Weds 1 - 1 Cardiff. buff.ly/4998fSK

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 24/11/2024

Steve Cooper shown the door by Leicester City, with his dad Keith a prominent, long term Cardiff City host in years gone by. Imagine if Cooper came to CCS, bringing Alan Tate in the coaching team 😳😂

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 23/11/2024

Spurs' new matchday #smsports graphics are strong 🔥

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 23/11/2024

Ok, we can relax. Mike Morris, the original and absolute guv'nor of online #CardiffCity [my main inspiration for quality output when I took up the Bluebirds gig] is now here. It's proper real now. Follow, follow...!!

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 23/11/2024

Well, someone was going to [maybe] do it. The #CardiffCity version of Bluesky vs X. It has to be Robin Friday, one of the most iconic football photos in history

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BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL AKA PRESIDENT FOOTBALL @edsbs.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Russell Wilson definitely called the snow "opportunity flakes" in the huddle

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Alistair Hogg @alistairhogg.com · 22/11/2024

Woah, Bluesky has a deck, that functions EXACTLY like Tweetdeck did: deck.blue I am very, very optimistic about this site!

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Get the most out of Bluesky with a multi-column layout

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 21/11/2024

Just dropping this simple Peter Whittingham 1:1 as I'm using it for the #CardiffCity feed icon. The only choice.

Peter Whittingham, Cardiff City Football Club

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 21/11/2024

[old] Twitter 🔵⚪ .... Bluesky 🔵⚪ .... X ⚫⚪ There really is no choice 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Mike Cahill @mike-cahill-jpg.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

I want to connect with more photographers! Photo friends, show me your favorite hockey photos #smsports #sportsphotographer #hockey

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 21/11/2024

My OLD laptop died, so this is the first time I've seen Bluesky in a desktop browser environment. It's really clean ... very old school Twitter ... while the pinned feeds on the right is a nice touch indeed. A recommended bookmark, if you've only been on mobile so far.

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Nick Hancock @rocketplastics.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Leo, do the Leo! We'll always have York 🤷‍♂️🙆‍♂️🤷‍♂️

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 21/11/2024

Not that it matters, but I don’t like it when people lump Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer together as if it’s the same band, just because of Maynard. It’s not done for vastly different Mike Patton projects. Also, Tool and Puscifer are LEAGUES above APC, even if there were a few decent tracks.

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Eugene Chevy™ @eugenechevy.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

First, they came for the immigrants, and I did not speak out— Because I was not an immigrant. Then they came for the homeless, and I did not speak out— Because I was not homeless. Then they came for the... Are we really going to sit back and just watch this?

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 21/11/2024

Ok.. I may have to delete “John Charles” from the Cardiff City feed as it’s too broadly used as a name. “Leo Fortune-West” should be safe though (calling the first BlueSky reference btw)

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 20/11/2024

For any #CardiffCity fans on here, I’ve deleted my original feed as it only ran off the hashtag and was quite limited. The new feed below (feel free to pin & like) can be modified over time. I had to remove “bluebirds” as there are LOTS of nature fans. “CCFC” also pulls in more Coventry content.

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Jerry Howse @jerryh1962.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Cardiff City Football Club, Swansea City Football Club & Newport County AFC Season Ticket Holders get £10 entry to all Merthyr Town league games! 👊🏼 Join them this Saturday at Penydarren Park for their huge Southern League Clash against AFC Totton, and let's #PackThePark!

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 20/11/2024

Post you from a different era

Record company showcase at the legendary TJs, Newport, Wales. Me shouting … sometimes in tune

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 20/11/2024

Social media should be social, not just promo. So this would be the awesome Ted. Any #smsports #dogsofbluesky out there?

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Michael Bochel @michaelbochel.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

🏟️ Every two weeks (or so) I send a #SportsMarketing newsletter designed to provide some inspiration to those working in sports marketing. I sent the latest one this morning. View the latest email & join fellow sports professionals in signing up here: www.michaelbochel.co.uk/newsletter

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The Marketing Assist - Sports Marketing Newsletter — Michael Bochel

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AVDB @avfchistory.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

19 November #OnThisDay in 2006 Peter Whittingham made his final appearance in a Villa shirt before a stellar career at Cardiff (459 Appearances). Taken far too early Whitts will always be 💜💙 W #PeterWhittingham | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 | 🕒 66 | 39 (27) | ⚽ 2 | 🔥 5 | www.avfchistory.co.uk/player/peter... #avfc #heits

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Barrie McAuliffe @barriemc.co.uk · 19/11/2024

Genuine tech advice required. My super old MacBook Pro has all but died. I’m looking at getting a budget replacement for Adobe etc. Q. Has anyone bought an 16Gb memory M3 MacBookAir… and if so, would a 256GB drive haunt me? I store all files on my external 5TB fast SATA drive. Thanks.

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Nesrine Malik @nesrinemalik.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

I really don’t understand this whole ‘stay on Twitter and fight’ thing. You’re jousting with bots and reply guys and wading through ads it’s not Waterloo.

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