David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026usually that doesn't matter, if ref gets in the way - tough. Used to be that way if the ball hit the ref as well, just play on. They changed the rule with the ball but not other players. 100
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026if the ref blew the whistle first, then has to be disallowed. But why blow the whistle? Ref getting in the way of a player is normally... play on 100
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026No idea why that goal was disallowed. Glad it was but we've got away with one there 🤷♂️ #ManCity 100
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026For this to work, City would have to prove that they are not state-owned in any way (among other things). That Sheikh Mansour owns City purely in a private capacity totally unconnected with his role in the UAE government. They managed to do that at CAS vs UEFA, can they do that again? #ManCity 000
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026This could drag on for years as Abu Dhabi launch multiple legal cases against the Premier League to 'defend the reputation' of all the third parties implicated in the case None of this is to defend anything City has done, or say no action should be taken, but this could be about to get very messy 000
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026if, for example, Etihad take legal action against the PL then it will be not under the PL's rules or processes. If Etihad won in court against the PL, then what? How can the case against City stand if a court has ruled against it? 101
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026This might be the most significant development since the decision against City. The case against City isn't just an accusation against them - multiple third parties are either actively involved or incompetent in order for City to have done what they are accused of #ManCity 111
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 26/09/2026That statement from Khaldoon.... either he is bullshitting us (which would torch his reputation), the reports yesterday are wromg (seems unlikely), or he still has a card to play that he thinks will clear City (but what, and why wait?) #ManCity 000
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Bayern should have been out of sight after that first half, and yet, somehow, we're level? #ManCity 000
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Fair to say that HT scoreline flatters the women just a little 👀 #ManCity 000
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Now, can we at least get to half-time without conceding another equaliser? #ManCity 010
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Even with that goal, ball fell to Semenyo in the build up and he couldn't control it. He'll be back to form soon, but not there at the moment 001
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Something feels a little off with Semenyo last few games. Not quite happening for him #ManCity 000
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 19/09/202618th book of the year, part 3 of 'The Book of Dust', Philip Pullmans sequel to His Dark Materials (one of the best things I've read). My main problem with this is that it follows the previous book immediately and I regretted not re-reading that first. Spent too much of it trying to remember that 000
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 19/09/2026I see the poor down-trodden billionaires are complaining again. If only someone etc etc 👀 000
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Some once said (can't remember who) - modern media is billionaires paying millionaires to tell the middle class to hate the poor This just fits into that 010
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Time for the most important trophy defence to begin #ManCity 000
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 16/09/2026‘Robots building robots’: World’s 1st 10,000-unit-scale industrial humanoid robot smart factory starts production - Global Times share.google/09h5HgZnbD8O... 000
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 13/09/2026With tbe goal... the problem is the offside rule is a mess, and has been for years. Same with handball #ManCity #ManchesterDerby 010
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Safe prediction - Jaz Sawyers will be great on TV if she decides to do that after her Athletics career (I know she's already done some of that). Suspect she'll soon be part of BBC's commentary team whenever she retires from competing #BBCAthletics 000
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Got there in the end. We were decent until the first goal, then dreadful after that. But any away win in the Champions League is a good result #ManCity 000
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 06/09/2026How on earth did it take Neville so long to spot Konsa played the ball? Was obvious on the first replay 🤦♂️ #ARSCHE 000
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 06/09/2026'Could' be done 'in weeks'? No rush guys, only been going on for 20 months now, and was apparently your biggest priority after the election months ago 🤦♂️ #GetOnWithIt #Birmingham #BinStirke www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukBirmingham bin strike deal could be signed within weeks, council leader saysLiberal Democrat Roger Harmer has been answering questions on BBC Radio WM. 000
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 02/09/2026this is my biggest issue with modern TV. I suspect its deliberate as far too often I feel like I need to re-watch it before the new stuff gets released as otherwise I'll be lost. A 'good' way to boost viewers for older stuff? 110
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 28/08/2026How many of that bench will still be at City in a week? Suspect some may go out on loan which is worrying given how thin the squad is now #ManCity 000
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 27/08/2026This is the sort of disaster that should be a wake-up call to the world. This is what has been in the predictions for years. Will anything change? BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6... Nepal-Tibet: More than 800 missing in Nepal as authorities say glacier collapse triggered flash floodbbc.co.ukNepal-Tibet: More than 800 missing in Nepal as authorities say glacier collapse triggered flash floodIn neighbouring Tibet, officials say more than 500 are missing - it's not clear if that figure overlaps with Nepal's. In Nepal, at least 270 bodies have been recovered. 000
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 25/08/2026And with that, Pogacer may have already won the Vuelta 000
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 25/08/2026but.... he'd probably have left last year if he hadn't come through the CFG. I think some people needed him to succeed because it would prove the CFG model could work 000
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Does the fact he made it but didn't succeed once there help or hinder the CFG? 000
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 25/08/2026@bluemoonpodcast.com Q for the pod - what does Savinho leaving mean for the CFG model? It felt like he was the one they needed, a player moving up through the group to the top. He was the example the needed - join Toyes or Melbourne City and you could end up at Man City. 210
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Maresca might need to start using Harry Redknapps 'down to the bare bones' excuse soon.... #ManCity 000
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 17/08/2026How is this easier? Previously - read whats written on card, go to parcel. Now, scan QR code on phone, open link, enter code, confirm delivery address, go to parcel. A totally unnecersary 'improvememt' #RoyalMail 010
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 13/08/2026And the tenuous links for a feature are back. Going early with the contender for most WTF link of the season 🤣 000
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Must be the start of a new season....static.klipy.comCJ: Ah Shit, Here We Go AgainALT: CJ: Ah Shit, Here We Go Again 121
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Have Britain ever done the double in mens and womens 100m at a major championships before? #Birmingham2026 #EuropeanAthletics 010
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 09/08/202617th book of the year, the 23rd discworld book. It's Witches vs Vampires in Discworld. Less laugh out loud moments than usual from Pratchett, but a much better story for me 100
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Books 12-16 of the year - the classic Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy saga, all 5 books that Douglas Adams wrote. Whenever I've read/watched/listened to any of this, it always makes me laugh 100
David Lamb @davidlamb.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Just noticed the Scottish league season has started today. Early start, good job Scotland didn't go far in the World Cup otherwise many players would still be missing on the mandatory 3 week break. I assume that was an oversight in planning and not confidence in how they would do at the World Cup 🤔 000
