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Ian Salmon

@ianrsalmon.bsky.social
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Playwright - Shake It Up Baby, The Derby-Days, Girls Don’t Play Guitars, Whatever Happened To Billy Kenny, The Comeback Special, A Brief Conversation About The Inevitability Of Love, Those Two Weeks.

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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Lord give me the arrogance of a tax exile who feels the right to comment on the tax policies and general running of a country who you have deprived of billions by registering yourself in Monaco
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Billionaire Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he has lost confidence in UK
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
This is probably the perfect tribute
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
First cd I owned? This, in ‘88. I bought a cd player just for this, on the promise of the (glorious) two extra tracks
Eureka by The Bible
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Really enjoyed this one - could have just sat back and listened to Damian for another hour or two
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TheCenci @thecenci.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Happy to share this for Kav, the world’s most upbeat Red. www.justgiving.com/page/damian-...
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Damian's fundraiser for Liverpool FC Foundation
Help Damian Kavanagh raise money to support Liverpool FC Foundation
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
An absolutely splendid evening (which ended quite a bit later than expected, and long after the show itself) If you’re in London and can get one of the last three tickets, do so. If you’re in Edinburgh during festival, put this on your must see list, it’s a magnificent show
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
First: Rick Wakeman, Liverpool Empire 1976 Last: Professor Yaffle, St Michael’s Church last week Next: 16 Tambourines and Candy Opera tonight Seen most: Bunnymen and Springsteen Like to see: David Byrne (missed him again on this tour)
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
I’m not particularly a fan of Phil Collins (In The Air Tonight is obviously genius) but this is a fantastic listen - a great interview with a man who wants to talk openly about what he does (the Sodajerker lads being brilliant as ever)
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The Anfield Wrap @theanfieldwrap.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
🎥 Iraola's Press Conference | The Anfield Wrap with @nordvpn.bsky.social Recorded from the stunning terrace at Matou, we react to the manager's press conference. @johngibbons.bsky.social hosts @keifermacd.bsky.social, Jake Nolan & @ianrsalmon.bsky.social... Watch for FREE 👉 youtu.be/RMjgJa-KaY8
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Some playlist this
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TheCenci @thecenci.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
People who have concerns that the new PM isn’t chosen by the people are not going to enjoy the news about the king.
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David Hearn @daveyph.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
I demand that all the half-wit Tories who defected to Reform because the Tory Party was too intellectual for them should immediately resign their seats and stand in a by-election.
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Ian McQue @ianmcque.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Nick Robinson was just asked what’s wrong with British politics when we’ve had 7 PMs in the last 10 years. What happened 10 years ago? Of course Nick wasn’t able to say.
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
This is a magnificent piece of writing
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
For No One Got To Get You Into My Life Tomorrow Never Knows She Said, She Said Yellow Submarine (And that’s obviously just on one album!)
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Rock in’ in the Free World Cortez The Killer Like A Hurricane Harvest Moon Needle And The Damage Done
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Waterfront (to ease them in, they’ll feel they’re in safe ground) The American Love Song New Gold Dream King Is White And In The Crowd
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Gail Myerscough @gailmyerscough.co.uk · 30/05/2026
Hello! It doesn’t cost anything to repost but it helps me spread the word about my small business. My online shop is full of bold & colourful prints, homewares, T-shirts and cards. I’m also available for freelance design work and art licensing. gailmyerscough.co.uk
A grid of nine images featuring music prints, a mixtape T-shirt, a phone case, a cassette mug, a National Theatre T-shirt, a Forton print and Toast Rack print.
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The Anfield Wrap @theanfieldwrap.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
As always nothing from The Anfield tomorrow as a mark of respect on the 41st anniversary of the Heysel Stadium disaster. Here you’ll find an introduction, a podcast and 9 pieces about the disaster 👉 theanfieldwrap.com/tag/heysel/ #Amicizia🔴⚫️
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The Anfield Wrap @theanfieldwrap.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
🎥 Liverpool 1-1 Brentford | Post-Match Pint Post-match pint from The Glenbuck after Liverpool’s draw with Brentford, @knoxharrington.bsky.social hosts @stuwright.bsky.social & @ianrsalmon.bsky.social… 1️⃣ Download our App 2️⃣ Get FREE Tokens 3️⃣ Watch 📲 geni.us/TAWapp
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Eight. I’ve read eight. And one of them was one I hated while doing my A levels. What we really need here is a function for ‘how many have you started and got really bored with’ and another for ‘how many have you bought and never opened’ (about 60 on that one) www.theguardian.com/p/x4f9v5
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The 100 best novels of all time
The top 100 novels of all time published in English, as voted for by authors, critics and academics worldwide. How many have you read?
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Martin Fitzgerald @4hundredblows.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Don’t all rush at once but I’ve just signed a load of books in Waterstones Liverpool.
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
An incredible night last night at @liverpoolempire.bsky.social for Aaron Sorkin’s magnificent adaptation of Harper Lee’s classic ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ A stunning piece of theatre; intelligent, brave storytelling with fantastic performances and direction. An absolute must see, timely and important.
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Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
This country might be about to have its 6th Prime Minister in 7 years. Why? Because they’ve all failed to take on a rigged economic system that enriches the few at the expense of us all. People want a society where children don’t go hungry. That is really not too much to ask.
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
An absolutely beautifully written review of a wonderful book (Full disclosure in the spirit of Karl’s full disclosure: he is writing about a book written by a mate; I am writing about a review written by a mate, of a book written by another mate)
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Miles @miles101.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Good points Well made. #UKelections www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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As leader of the UK’s largest union, I want Labour to succeed – but that means radical change | Andrea Egan
If this isn’t to be the last ever Labour government, the party is going to need to reconnect with the labour movement, says Andrea Egan, general secretary of Unison
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
This is brilliant. And it’s not just the children; my eldest is 30, all he’s ever really known is ideologically inflicted austerity. We need a revolution in the Labour Party right now if this is ever going to change.
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Russ Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Labour losing votes to Greens, Tories to Reform. The left / right split remains. The big story is loss of faith in trad parties. It's an inevitable consequence of nearly 20 years of austerity. The economy doesn't work for most of us. GDP means nothing if 90% of growth goes to the richest 10%
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Neil Tague @neiltague.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
It's a 10 on 10 recommend from me for this from @4hundredblows.bsky.social
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Laura Marie Brown @laurambrown.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
I think the amount of people who fear expressing their culture is really frightening and shows how endemic the bigotry and zealotry around it is. If you're afraid to wear something that identifies you as palestinian, jewish, muslim then you're not free, you're just not
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The Anfield Wrap @theanfieldwrap.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
🎥The Managerial Merry-Go-Round | TAW Unwrapped with AURA FRAMES A chat about potential managerial changes in the PL over the close season and are LFC right to stick with Slot? @jsexton24.bsky.social hosts Jimmy Carr & @ianrsalmon.bsky.social... 📺Watch for FREE 👉 bit.ly/4ugE5pI
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Sam Wetherell @samwetherell.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Sensible adults back in charge picking an ambassador: “If the obviously corrupt well-known close associate of an international child sex trafficking ring doesn’t work out, we’ll go for the architect of an economic policy which led to the indirect deaths of more than a quarter of a million people.”
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
I finished the book this morning, it’s stunning. You need to go to this
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
I don’t *have* to be writing at this very moment, though there are projects I could be working on. But. I’m 200 pages into this bloody magnificent book and I can’t put it down. It’s like zooming into the Zapruder film and focussing on the people on the pavements. It’s like a series of… (1/2)
Martin Fitzgerald’s book ‘The Umbrella Man And Other Stories’
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Lovely stuff from yesterday- got my copy of @brucespringsteen.net’s live #recordstoreday album from @themusicalbox.bsky.social, got home and had @4hundredblows.bsky.social’s new book waiting for me. Can’t wait to dig into this - hell of a writer
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
God said to Abraham, “Kill me a son.” Abe said, “Man you must be putting me on.”
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
www.theguardian.com/football/202... So, tell me again how the ticket price rise is necessary because costs have risen and the extra £1.2m a season it generates is absolutely justified and necessary?
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Sponsorship revenue for Uefa’s club competitions set to break €1bn barrier
Uefa are close to finalising two global sponsorship deals for their club competitions with revenue set to soar to more than €1bn (£870m)
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Martin Fitzgerald @4hundredblows.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
The Umbrella Man and Other Stories is released in exactly 2 weeks. Here's a selection of endorsements so far. Featuring @almurray.bsky.social, @robinince.bsky.social, @chrischibnall.bsky.social, @knoxharrington.bsky.social, @coldwarpod.bsky.social, @gauthamrao.bsky.social, @quantick.bsky.social
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John Foot @footymac.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
At every press conference Farage and Badenoch should be asked about the absolute hell that Brexit has imposed on every UK citizen, just for the crime of doing business with our closest neighbours, or going on holiday.
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Jones @theearlofpowys.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
If you return unwanted Reform local election leaflets to their party headquarters using their free post address, then it will cost the party £2.50 per envelope. Please don’t share this information; it could cost Nigel Farage a fortune.
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Genius
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Mark @cleverpun.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
From the 1906 guys #LFC
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
That ‘proud dad’ moment. Our Tom is now a published author, in an American literary philosophy magazine no less. You don’t need a knowledge of Carver or Lovecraft to enjoy this, but if you do, you’ll find Easter eggs a plenty. I think it’s bloody magnificent www.bookxi.org/love-craft-s...
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... Love(craft) - Tom Salmon — Book XI
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
The crew of Artemis have just named two previously unnamed craters on the moon; ‘Integrity’, after their ship, and ‘Carroll’ after Reid Wiseman’s late wife. An absolutely beautiful moment, truly human and a privilege to witness. We’re a very small world, living in peace should be our only aim.
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
A magnificent review of a gig I’m still buzzing about
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
This turns into a hell of a thread
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TheCenci @thecenci.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Not many come close.
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
I’d already ordered the book (having long lamented the absence of Ruth And Martin’s JFK club) but if I hadn’t, the clip here would make me (I take up some of the rest of the show but you don’t need to listen to that)
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Karl is, as he is in so many things, completely correct on this. No questions.
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Ian Salmon @ianrsalmon.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
@4hundredblows.bsky.social I’m sure you already know about this? (I thought I knew my Kirby but this is new to me)
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