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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

@footballcliches.bsky.social Watching a Sky TV item on Citeh. Presenter said “it has taken absolute years to get to this stage.”

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Tracey and I used to play “The CD Game” back when we had 2000. One would play a track. The other then chose a song with a connection to the first for the beginner to identify. And so on. Connections like “same rhythm guitarist”,”written by Dylan”,”album covers by Hypgnosis” etc. Not competitive.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

You could deal with the Manx contribution to rock music. My input: seeing Freddie & the Dreamers in Douglas in 1964, whilst on holiday with my grandparents. We also came across them making a short film for Top of the Pops in the castle in Castletown. It was never broadcast.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

@footballcliches.bsky.social I’m married to an anaesthetist. In “top operating” surgeons are the striker or 10 who deliver results. Anaesthetists keep the patient alive - the central defender or keeper. Junior docs helping the surgeon, are the wingers. Specialist nurses are 6s, 8s and full backs.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

@andrewhickey.500songs.com Have you listened to The Guitar Story on BBC Sounds? An interesting account of the role and use of guitars across musical genres.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I misread that. I assumed Superman Ill was the prequel to Superman Better.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I thought Soldier Blue was most unpleasant.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The only Zappa album I ever bought was Burnt Weeny Sandwich. I have never been sure why I did. I hope this episode will explain.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

@andrewhickey.500songs.com Bridgewater Hall tomorrow: Classic Albums Live play Led Zep II. Went to see their Beatles White Album, faithful to original, no silliness. Vg encores: Twist n Shout, Hey Jude & Get Back. Interested in choices tomorrow. Maybe Rock n Roll, Dazed & Confused and Kashmir.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

@footballcliches.bsky.social The attached says “Benfica are poised to lose Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid.” One can be “poised” to win but not to lose. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

theguardian.com

Fulham confirm Marco Silva is leaving as head coach amid Benfica interest

Fulham have announced that Marco Silva is leaving after five years as their head coach

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

@andrewhickey.500songs.com Not sure whether you are a fan of the Cowboy Junkies - my favourite Canadian band. I saw them at the Coro in Ulverston last night. Terrific gig. Their version of Sweet Jane is fabulous.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

In Athens, Georgia over 20 years ago (visited to see the “Automatic For The People” sign) a woman in a shop said to me “I just lurve your ack-sent.” When I said “and I lurve yours too” she looked cross, wrongly suspecting me of the “sarcasm” she’d heard about.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Only recently have I heard of Royston Ellis. He was no relation to my late father who was Roy Ellis.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

@footballcliches.bsky.social “Goalifications.” Players with lots of goals + assists are “goalifiers.”

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

@footballcliches.bsky.social Sky pundit yesterday lunchtime said, of Coventry’s Matt Grimes: “he’s the midfield glue that keeps them ticking over.” No! Glue is the last thing you’d want in a timepiece. it would have the opposite effect to “ticking-over.”

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Many years ago I took my kids to see the original Star Wars trilogy on 3 successive Saturdays. Best sleeps I ever had, despite the noisy effects and bombastic music.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

The phrase we use is to “become obsessed” which describes a wholly passive occurrence. I didn’t choose or opt to start supporting Coventry City in 1964: it was an accident of birth. The consequent obsession has persisted for 61 years through thin and, currently, thick.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

I think a true obsession chooses you. Otherwise, it’s just a hobby.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

@footballcliches.bsky.social An article on football podcasts in today’s Observer says “Football Cliches is for the discerning obsessive.” Can a real obsessive be “discerning?” I reckon a feature of true obsession is a lack of self-awareness of that condition.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Oh dear. How was the sound quality?

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

We’ve been the the Opera in Leeds lots of times. Tried the circle and a box but prefer stalls, to get a clearer view of the singers. Apparently the sound quality is best right at the top 🤷‍♂️

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

The best Marriage of Figaro production I’ve seen, last night @operanorth.co.uk at the Leeds Grand Theatre. Exuberant performances and a terrific orchestra.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

I’ve never thought of it like that. Interesting point. In a similar way, I guess, I watch films more carefully in the cinema than at home, via TV.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Presumably your vinyl Rs are mostly Rod Stewart. (Yes I know they are filed under S.)

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

All my vinyl is from my youth. CDs arrived when I passed 30 and I bought no vinyl after that. CDs easier to use. I’m happy to believe they produce inferior sound to vinyl but I’ve never personally put that to the test.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Ah yes, good point, ours too.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

We have lots of Rs: Radiohead, REM, Rolling Stones.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

I have a wallet but keep it in a safe place at home as a sort of filing cabinet for cards, licences, etc. When I go out I take just the things I’m going to need.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

We saw them live in New Orleans in 2003. Terrific gig at a basketball arena which was far from full. A Scottish guy in the audience told me people in NO did not like to pay to attend gigs as there were so many great musicians playing just for tips in bars etc.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

“Blackbird miming in the dead of night”

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

How long has this been going on?

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

How about Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing?

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Bobby King and Terry Evans did a great version on their Live and Let Live album.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

@theobserveruk.bsky.social Speedy Crossword no. 1545 - capital of Sweden! Not quite.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

@footballcliches.bsky.social When did managers start to lead their team up to receive the FA Cup and winners’/losers’ medals. My memory might be wrong but surely that hasn’t always happened. I thought they followed their teams up the Wembley steps.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

@ianleslie.bsky.social I loved the audio version of John and Paul. I paused listening, to play each song. The book confirmed my belief that they were equal music geniuses. And that Paul’s “it’s a drag” comment after John’s death was the self-defence of a traumatised friend. Terrific work Ian.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

That knowledge will also ease the pain when we lose the Play-Off final on penalties, following an outrageous decision to disallow a perfectly good goal in extra-time.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

I simultaneously am really keen for my team (Cov) to be promoted, knowing that we would be relegated after one humbling season and that the football will be far less entertaining than the Championship. This mental confusion is called cognitive polypahsia.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

I’m ready with my response to a bill of 19.66: “shopping’s going home.”

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

I’ve had hayfever for years. I take non-prescription tablets Allevia during the pollen season. Really effective and no tiredness side-effects.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

I just can’t take the series seriously now.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

The Britons Protection, Manchester

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

@footballcliches.bsky.social Watching series 5 of Grace which starts with scenes supposedly at Brighton’s ground. Looks like Plough Lane to me. Am I mistaken?

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Please can you provide a link to the Pension Service contact form for use if I can’t get through on the phone? Many thanks for your excellent advice.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

I’m disappointed that no-one pointed out that the Leicester defence could not “squirrel” the ball away because they are absolute Foxes.

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

@footballcliches.bsky.social This was in Sunday’s Observer. Is 100 “goal involvements” a true “milestone”?

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