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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Was Doug Mountjoy a pointless answer?

Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Played the wrong version of course. I mean, the original is brilliant but the 95 version is the best version. (The vocals are clearer).

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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 · 27/07/2026

This terrific nonsense, forgotten by nearly all:

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I rarely go to the cinema. But I’m going to watch that.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Mine died a year ago (earlier this month). When Foden was left out it hit me - he was his favourite in his final years. My twins are the same age now as I was in 86. On Wednesday we discussed my memory of that Argentina game, and it was with him after my A levels. Football. Circle of life etc.

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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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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The football IS the show. If they wanted a party they could have it before the kickoff, or maybe after it finishes.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Only lager available when I was there on Friday. Poor drinks selection. Shame as their Korean wings were good value.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Matching There And Back by Syd Dale. (The theme tune for Screen Test). Unreal percussion skills. Spacer by Sheila and B.Devotion I Feel Love by Donna Summer Where The Streets Have No Name by Pet Shop Boys Lovely Allen by Holy Fuck Nessaja by Scooter cos it’s silly.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The draw at Wembley in ‘92, and the subsequent loss in Oslo nine months later, much more damaging, costing us a WC place in 94 every bit as the Koeman ‘do I not like that’ game. Norway qualified thanks to those results, as they hadn’t for ‘82. (I realise that you do mention that in the article).

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

I had the gatefold version with a poster. Third year student at poly. I was cool. Cough.

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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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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

6 is therefore done. It’s over. Been good knowing you.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

If you are forced to use a self-service checkout, you are allowed one free item of your choosing.

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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 · 10/06/2026

Eurosport had 1990. Watched a lot of it on that, Archie McPherdon on the mic a lot.

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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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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

1974 2006 (every WC should be in Germany) 1978

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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 · 10/04/2026

Ballboy duties at Gay Meadow, Shrewsbury.

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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 · 09/03/2026

Major Tom by Peter Schilling. Let Me Love You for Tonight by Kariya. Passed me by, hadn’t knowingly heard it until it was on EOH. Discovered a lot myself by looking through the charts for inspiration for my own requests, finding songs I didn’t know and requesting any I liked. Most got ignored lol.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Ahh, that I didn’t know. Makes sense of a sort to have a special.

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

What’s the point? Unless you are a mega fan of Prince. Sorry but a regular mixed playlist show entices me in. A show dedicated to just one person doesn’t. I can get a Prince playlist off Spotify if I want one!

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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 · 23/02/2026

Thanks for thinking of me. Homosapien one of my all time favourites. Well requested, @briantaylor009.bsky.social

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

I'm trying hard to double-guess which ones are yours (and leave you out), honest!

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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 · 08/02/2026

Did you have the albums? Both incredible

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Dean Gripton @deangripton.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

“The Light Pours Out Of Me” by Magazine. Features my favourite intro OAT. Not a ‘song’, but “The Cause of Labour Is the Hope of The World” from the Miners’ Hymns by Johann Johannsson, WILL make you cry. Finally, “Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing” by Discharge, still relevant 40 years on.

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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

I very much doubt that's in their thinking unless they are thinking of a song that they know I'd put in the bin! In which case, hats off.

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

Well it is your birthday! (Have a good 'un).

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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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