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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Catching up with BBC Sounds' four-week archive of their #ForeverDark show on #6Music. Every week an outstanding selection. A hidden treat. The best show on the best radio.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

So my striker pick, Sam Smith, is on the bench. I’d be sure he’ll get on (but may only get one playing point) but do I play the safe game of dropping him for Moore, Broadhead, Salech, Tanner or Ashford? Wasn’t expecting to have to make a decision! #FantasyEFL #EFL #CARWXM

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I could listen to Tony Mowbray talking about his players for hours. My EFL Wish for the year is that Mowbray gets through it with his health intact and his reputation enhanced. #EFL #WOLBLA

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

On my way to my first match of 26/27. Off to meet two #FootballManager researchers for @dcfc.co.uk v @lincolncityfc.bsky.social in the #Carabao. Hoping to catch new signings Bilbija, Coubis and Melia for the first time, and chance to see how Allen, Fraulo and Elerewe are developing. #FMresearch

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Ryan Deeney @ryandeeney.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

It's that time of year. The NL Notebook 2026-27 National League Season Preview. - Last season - The gaffer - The summer - The squad - The prediction All 24 clubs previewed ahead of what is sure to be another corker of a season. open.substack.com/pub/nlnotebo...

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NL Notebook 2026-27 National League Season Preview

Casting judgement on how all 24 National League clubs will fare ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 season.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Yes yes I know about all your football anniversaries in a tournament year. But Derek Griffiths off of Play Away is 80 today. What a star that bloke was to my generation of kids.

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Football Talent Scout - Jacek Kulig @ftalentscout.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

At 0-1, Mohamed Ouahbi brought on three U21 players: Gessime Yassine (20) Samir El Mourabet (20) Chemsdine Talbi (21) This was not desperation. This was bravery. Morocco’s young talent is simply outstanding 🇲🇦🔝

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No Score Draws ✍🏻⚽ @noscoredraws.com · 21/06/2026

As the proud owner of a recently dead Dad, I loved Emma Hayes' shout-out to her departed old man. She's great.

A bad drawing of Emma Hayes thanking her Dad during a hydration break tactics chat.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Need 20 minutes of joy in your life? Here’s Gelli Haha on #KEXP earlier. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWt4...

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Gelli Haha - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

YouTube video by KEXP

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Tom Usher @tomusher.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Fair play that’s the most annoying thing I’ve ever seen

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~daniel_barker~ @daniel-barker.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

What do you MEAN Euro 96 was thirty years ago. Euro 96, Gazza's Scotland goal and Southgate's penalty, that Euro 96? Thirty (30) years (YEARS) ago? What DO you mean. Football not coming home? 30 years of 30 years of hurt? WHAT do you mean. Euro. 96. What. 30. What. Why

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Musa Okwonga @okwonga.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

I gave an interview recently about the importance of making nightlife more affordable for young people, and some of the feedback was, what a woke interview. And I think: so much of the current moment is just indulging people who don't want anyone else to have nice things.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

The Slayyyter album sounds even better on a late night train.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Only one piece of music now that Day One of the #CheltenhamFestival is over: jhmusicuk.bandcamp.com/track/on-the... "On The First Day of the Cheltenham Festival in East Kilbride" by Jon Hunt. (But do you know the commentary sampled at the end?) @gidcoe.bsky.social - playing it on 6 tonight?

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On The First Day Of The Cheltenham Festival In East Kilbride, by Jon Hunt

from the album So Much Promise

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

New one-hour live performance show from Princess Chelsea on that YouTube. The eight-minute Everything Is Going To Be Alright - really will lift your soul. youtu.be/6mZxgG2eQNc?...

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Princess Chelsea - Live At Studio Two (Full Special)

YouTube video by Lil' Chief Records

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

The only Kenny Loggins reference I'm interested in. #Viz #Forgotten80s

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Tonight's #Forgotten80s Verdict: 🥇Joy Division 🥈PSBs 🥉Double Trouble Commended: Human League, Bob Plant, Big O, Jellybean, Police, Bodysnatchers 🗑️(worst first): R Nevil, Bryan/Tina, Queen, Fearon & Galaxy Show rating (9/10): Another outstanding medal table. But the two features not for me tonight.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Tonight's #Forgotten80s Verdict: 🥇Killing Joke 🥈Soft Cell 🥉Joe Smooth Commended: Siouxsie, Altered Images, Viola Wills, Kim C, Psy Furs, Cocoon 🗑️(worst first): Cliff, Alex O'Neal, Eurythmics Show rating (9.75/10): Unreal podium, best for weeks. Plus some v obscure tracks tonight - always positive.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Tonight's #Forgotten80s Verdict: 🥇Captn Sensible 🥈Prefab Sprout 🥉Carmel Commended: Eartha Kitt & Bronski Beat, R Palmer, Pretenders, Jona Lewie, FB3, Hazell Dean, McCrarys 🗑️(worst first): Miami SM, TFF, AC/DC, Belinda C, Shakatak Show rating (9/10): Two elite-level tracks and fine supporting cast.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

That's the first time in a while listening to #Forgotten80s where, on actually concentrating on the song, I've changed my mind on it. So, Teenage Me didn't like Bad Day by Carmel, but Grown-up Me will definitely put it in my Summary of the Show at around 11pm.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

This Racing Post article on Facebook (about a well-known racehorse owner JP McManus buying a well-regarded young horse) features this BTL exchange that developed very quickly.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Tonight's #Forgotten80s Verdict: 🥇Stranglers 🥈Our Daughters Wedding 🥉Shakespeare's Sister Commended: New Musik 🗑️(worst first): Sunfire, Shaky, T Twins, Alice, Tanita, Nevil Show rating (x/10): Well, a great podium in the end. Even when a show isn't for me, there's enough to keep me coming back.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

The marvellous Always The Sun rescuing a pretty ordinary playlist so far tonight. Cue for a good run-in to 11pm I trust. #Forgotten80s

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Tonight's #Forgotten80s Verdict: 🥇OFF 🥈Coldcut 🥉Funkapolitan Commended: Adam & Ants, Associates, Echo & TB, Westworld, Communards, Scritti. 🗑️(worst first): JHJ, Tracie, MeatLoaf, Tiffany Show rating (8/10): ND so often the best thing about the show.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Possibly the first single by one of the 90s techno greats, Sven Väth. This Electrica Salsa track (#TND) is #SOTN. Superb stuff. #Forgotten80s

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Al Clark @aljarov.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

With #FM26 now live, and the MLS season coming to it's conclusion, I'm starting to bring in some new Assistant Researchers for 2027. If you are a fan of the game and follow Atlanta, Colorado, Inter Miami, LA Galaxy, Orlando or SJ please reach out if you'd like to get involved. Cheers (please RT)

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

"They never told me what was the truth. Just a young man losing his youth." Bear Cage by The Stranglers. Magnificent. #Forgotten80s

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

I've only got a week or so to get the brand new Jonathan Bree track Live To Dance (feat. Princess Chelsea) into my Top 5 for 2025 Spotify Wrapped, but I think I'm up for the task. open.spotify.com/album/2YxHfq...

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Live To Dance

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Tonight's #Forgotten80s Verdict: 🥇The Mighty Wah! 🥈Stranglers 🥉Bauhaus Commended: Nancy Nova, Human Lge, Clash, Erasure, Council Collective, Kid Creole, Hazel O'C, Haywoode, Shooting Party 🗑️(worst first): SOS, HoJo, JoBoxers Show rating (9.75/10): Terrific use of ND feature. Best podium for weeks.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

One of the tracks of the year this.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Tonight's #Forgotten80s Verdict: 🥇Lime 🥈Visage 🥉JAMC Commended: Damned, Melba Moore, Clash, Lotus Eaters, Norma Lewis, Dep Mode, Dire Straits (surprised myself here), Broken English, Kraftwerk 🗑️(worst first): Toyah, Queen Show rating (9.5/10): Unexpected Lovers #SOTM or even #SOTY, never mind #SOTN

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Tonight's #Forgotten80s Verdict: 🥇PSBs 🥈Propaganda 🥉Cure Commended: Audrey Hall (unlucky not to medal, would have on many other nights), AFOS, Human Lge, Police, R Paris, Genesis, One2Many, Orange Juice 🗑️(worst first): Cliff, Go West, Hall & Oates Show rating (9.5/10): Very high standard at top end.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Just when I was enjoying the puzzle of #SOTN on tonight's #Forgotten80s, Loves Comes Quickly comes on. Frankly, it is too good to be on a programme about forgotten records. It's a 10/10 genuine elite level track.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Time to put on Allbarone by Baxter Dury again before #Forgotten80s. #NewMusic2025 🥇Schadenfraude 🥈Hapsburg 🥉Return of the Sharp Heads. Outstanding record. Quite possibly his best yet.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

#SingleOfTheDay. Introduced to this gem on #Cloudbusting earlier, straight to the mixes online. The Dark Dub mix is even better. Love finding new music.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Tonight's #Forgotten80s Verdict: 🥇Bowie 🥈Manhattan Transfer 🥉Kim Commended: FB3 & Bananarama, Roxy Music, Erasure, Adventures, Arrington, OMD, U2 🗑️(worst first): Madness, Barclay JH Show rating (8/10): Some good surprises there tonight.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Tonight's #Forgotten80s Verdict: 🥇Evelyn Thomas 🥈ABC 🥉Buggles Commended: Swans Way, Split Enz, Zaine Griff, Culture Club 🗑️(worst first): China Crisis, Kershaw getting his regular play, Queen Show rating (7/10): Enjoyed EOH being all complete surprises and fulfilling the 'forgotten' remit.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Very much enjoying this nonsense on a Bank Holiday early evening. #NoiseboxRadio

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Tonight's #Forgotten80s (EOH Special) Verdict: 🥇Tom Tom Club 🥈A Flock of Seagulls 🥉Fuzzbox Commended: Beat, Donna Summer, SiouxsieATB, Cure, Inspirals, Pixies, Talk Talk, REM, Kim Carnes, Styx 🗑️(worst first): B Adams, HoJo, All About Eve, XTC Show rating (9.5/10): One of the best EOH shows yet.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

I'm ready for an extra hour of this tonight. Enjoyed (most of) it so far #Forgotten80s.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

(Catchups) #ForeverDark Verdict 23/8/25 (10s special) 🥇Amelie Lens - In Silence 🥈Pretty Pink - Fairytale 🥉Tropic of Cancer - A Color 🆕discoveries: Formation Boyz Commended: Yaeji, Daniel Avery, Austra Show rating 8/10 - not having Missy and the Swagga track as dark/goth! @bbc6music.bsky.social

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

(Catchups) #ForeverDark Verdict 16/8/25 (00s special) 🥇YYYs - Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix) 🥈Felix da Housecat vs Sasha - Watching Cars Go By 🥉Ladytron - Ghosts 🆕discoveries: John Creamer & Stephane K, The EdenHouse, Seraphim Shock Commended: The rest of it! Show rating 10/10 @bbc6music.bsky.social

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

(Catchups) #ForeverDark Verdict 9/8/25 (90s special): 🥇Brainbug - Nightmare (Mix) 🥈Death in Vegas - Dirge 🥉SMinistry - NWO 🆕discoveries: Switchblade Symphony, F.U.S.E Commended: Leftfield, Suspiria, Underworld Show rating 9/10 - continues to be best hour of radio every week @bbc6music.bsky.social

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

(Catchups) #ForeverDark Verdict 2/8/25 (80s special): 🥇Simple Minds - I Travel 🥈Sisters - Temple of Love (Ext) 🥉Visage - The Anvil 🆕discoveries: Tones on Tail Commended: Cybotron, Soft Cell (Memorabilia), DAF (Love Will Tear Us Apart - exempt from a verdict) Show rating 9/10 @bbc6music.bsky.social

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

TWO red cards in #FEFL today. Aftermath of first (Hills) had Stockport reorganise, taking off my captain (Lowe). El Mizouni (12 pts last GW so kept in team) was the second. Bradford (also a club pick) concede 90+ to lose Pennington clean sheet. Four valid selections. Not a lucky day. 28 pts.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Really enjoying these snappy 15 minute podcasts as one of the original football podcasting GOATs returns to the market. A daily essential. #RouteOne

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Very much enjoying Allaster McKallaster's new YT shorts series, "Pints". The latest one, with Tamsyn Kelly, is the best of the series which is really coming into its own now. #Pints #AllasterMcKallaster www.youtube.com/@McKallaster...

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McKallaster

Channel for Allaster McAllaster and his alter ego Pete Reid Zico’s Favorite Unbiased Scottish Commentator since 1966. Followers: Instagram +290,000, YouTube +80,000, TikTok +150,000 Total views +25...

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