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Jack Senior @jacksenior42.bsky.social · 11h

My Dad was ten years old when he last saw Wakefield Trinity crowned champions. This is incredibly special.

Jack Senior @jacksenior42.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I don't know about anyone else, but I'd be quite keen for a lot of that future to be spend in a small, secure room with a fully integrated toilet and an overly friendly roommate.

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Jack Senior @jacksenior42.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Been getting a lot of 9/11 content in various feeds recently, with the usual conspiracy theorists in the comments. This might be the engineer in me talking, but the actual mechanics of how the towers (and tower 7) collapsed is way more interesting than any of the theories. You're missing out guys.

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Jack Senior @jacksenior42.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

So Nigel Farage and his lackeys get caught red handed doing dodgy dealings, and the BBC are using it as a clickbait headline to the Reform party conference - an event that would have zero reason to be front page news otherwise. Cool cool cool cool cool.

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Toss @stevenspoints.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I really cannot think of a greater honor than to have the Muppets say this about you upon your passing

Instagram post from the official Muppets account: Few humans have earned the title of honorary Muppet more than the legendary Tim Curry. As a performer he was unparalleled - witty, charming, unnerving, and deeply funny. We will always consider it one of our greatest treasures to have been part of Long John Silver’s crew. Thank you for everything, Tim.

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Jack Senior @jacksenior42.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I wonder if Nigel Farage has ever read the Boy Who Cried Wolf.

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Jack Senior @jacksenior42.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

It is preposterous that a 45 minute second half with 4 substitute slots and a drinks break got less stoppage time than the second 15 minute half of extra time.

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Jack Senior @jacksenior42.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

*Sigh*. No Tom, this is not football.

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Jack Senior @jacksenior42.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

There's a lot of things I want to say about that England first half but it's all a bit undermined by the fact France clearly don't give a fuck.

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The Sporting Almanac Podcast @thesportingalmanac.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

"Looks like we picked the wrong week to release a World Cup Positivity episode".

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Jack Senior @jacksenior42.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

If any journo justified their suggestion that Jude Bellingham either shouldn't start in or shouldn't go to this World Cup by criticising his arrogance/petulance/ego/self-interest etc. they should be sacked, because they're either A) Shit at their job, or B) Probably racist. Future England captain.

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Richard Buxton @rbuxtonmedia.com · 11/07/2026

Craig Hope with the worst football journalism take since Mohamed Salah was labelled ‘another Juan Cuadrado’

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Jack Senior @jacksenior42.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Just a reminder some people were debating whether Jude Bellingham should start in this World Cup.

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The Sporting Almanac Podcast @thesportingalmanac.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Why do Argentina get so much luck with decisions? Why did FIFAs "independent" panel decide to make their first ever exception right after Donald Trump called? Why do cards, VAR calls and punishments suddenly seem so arbitrary? Coincidence, or conspiracy? Episode out now. rss.com/podcasts/the...

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World Cup Series Ep. 8 - Are FIFA cheating? | Podcast Episode on RSS.com

World Cup Series Ep. 8 - Are FIFA cheating?This episode wasn't meant to be like this. What was meant to be a gentle chat about World Cup moments past got a little out of hand, when frustration borne o...

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The Sporting Almanac Podcast @thesportingalmanac.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

In Episode 7 of our World Cup series Ben and Jack go head to head drafting their all time World Cup teams, one player at a time. Ben went balance with Maldini, Matthaus and Messi. Jack went for flair with Cruyff, Charlton and Carlos, amongst others. The real decision is - who would win?

Ben's World Cup XI:

GK Banks
RB Carlos Alberto
CB Beckenbauer
CB Baresi
LB Maldini
DM Matthaus
CM Iniesta
CM Zidane
RW Messi
CF Ronaldo Nazário
LW Mbappe

Jack's World Cup XI:

GK Buffon
RB Cafu
CB Cannavaro
CB Moore
LB R. Carlos
DM Pirlo
CM Charlton
CM Cruyff
RW Garrincha
CF Pelé
LW Maradona

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The Sporting Almanac Podcast @thesportingalmanac.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

DOUBLE EPISODE As the knockout rounds heat up, here are two very different episodes. First, Jack and Ben go head to head picking their all time World Cup XI's. Then, we interrupted the episode intended to talk Balogun, Argentina, VAR et al, and ask: can FIFA be trusted? rss.com/podcasts/the...

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Jack Senior @jacksenior42.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Forget the Germany job. Get him running for FIFA president.

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Budd @n7eoj.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

It has been criminally underreported but Kelsey Pfendler has just rowed solo across the Pacific Ocean from the US coast to Hawaii in record time. A 2,400-mile unsupported journey in 43 days, 17 hours, and 55 minutes. Notably beating the Men’s record by 9 whole days.

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Football unites the world.

A montage of front pages of newspapers and magazines from the UK, Spain, France, Japan, Italy, Germany and the US, all of them criticising Fifa president Gianni Infantino for his "capitulation" to Donald Trump in the Balogun affair.

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Jack Senior @jacksenior42.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Thing about a Binface vs. Farage Clacton by-election is, while obviously Binface winning would be the single most hilarious moment in British politics, Farage got less than half the votes, on a below average turnout, to win the seat in 2024, meaning *he has to take the threat of Binface seriously* 😂

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Jack Senior @jacksenior42.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

That should be the best goal of the World Cup so far. Absolutely fuck VAR right now.

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Jack Senior @jacksenior42.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Infantino tying himself so closely to Donald Trump will be his downfall.

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Tom Usher @tomusher.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

[left wing American] We all hate Trump and FIFA's blatant corruption! Except it benefits the sports team I like. Then it's actually good. And in fact you're actually morally wrong for opposing the corruption in that case

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Jack Senior @jacksenior42.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Of course Gianni is going for the "Our totally independent disciplinary body totally independently decided the first time a World Cup red card suspension would ever be reversed would be the one the President of the host nation I've been sucking up to for the past year personally asked for" defence.

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Norm Charlatan @normcharlatan.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

While many of you are likely yelling "GO USMNT" or "GO BELGIUM!" I'm yelling "GO JOHN COATES, PRESIDENT OF CAS, and the rule of law!"

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The Liberal BoJack @thelibbojack.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

FIFA's own rules dictate that if a government tries to intervene in a disciplinary matter - that team is disqualified. Not happening to the USA though, despite trump making that phone call. Wonder why. 🤔 Fuck Trump. Fuck Infantino.

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Jack Senior @jacksenior42.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

For whom it may concern - please stop saying "Balogun shouldn't have been sent off, so suspending his ban is ok." Sport only works when rules are fair and equally applied. Argue for a fairer appeal process, argue for VAR to be less shit. Don't argue FIFA should be able to pick and choose. Please.

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Jack Senior @jacksenior42.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Even if you don't think it was a red, FIFA suspending Balogun's ban is deeply worrying for the state of the game. In article 27, FIFA have a clause where they get to pick and choose how discipline is applied based on reputation, politics or profit - and they are quite prepared to use it for such.

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Jack Senior @jacksenior42.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

What a goal. My mind is not prepared for the possibility this might be Messi's last every World Cup match.

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The Sporting Almanac Podcast @thesportingalmanac.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Since we're all still up anyway watching Cape Verde and Argentina play extra time, might I direct you towards our new episode. This is the greatest redemption story in World Cup - nay, football history. There's only one Ronaldo. rss.com/podcasts/the...

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World Cup Series Ep. 6 - There's Only One Ronaldo | Podcast Episode on RSS.com

World Cup Series Ep. 6 - There's Only One RonaldoBefore Cristiano and Lionel, before Ronaldinho and Henry, there was Ronaldo. A man whose ability relative to his peers was so extraordinary it felt lik...

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Jack Senior @jacksenior42.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

That interview with Keir Starmer is just about the most soulless thing I've ever seen in my life.

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Jack Senior @jacksenior42.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Forget snickometer, Renato Veiga deliberately played at the ball. A brush of the hair giving zero deviation does not a deflection make. Croatia were robbed.

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Dunning-Kruger Industries @bbroke7.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Two things are true. The World Cup is the greatest sporting event. The fans, players, locals, and camaraderie make it so. FIFA is the most corrupt sporting organization on the planet and they have only gotten worse despite everyone knowing. Demand better from the people that control it T

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Jack Senior @jacksenior42.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

The only good thing about a heatwave is going out at half seven in the morning and seeing about a billion dogs getting their walks before the temperature begins to ramp up. A wholesome start to the day.

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The Liberal BoJack @thelibbojack.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The World Cup is proof that, if it weren't for our leaders, the vast majority of people around the world would get along just fine.

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Louisa @louisathelast.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

I resent the video-fication of podcasting. That's just a TV show. Podcasts aren't supposed to be for hot people. They have everything else

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The Sporting Almanac Podcast @thesportingalmanac.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Since it's too hot to sleep, we've released our new episode a day early. It's the story of Andrés Escobar, the Gentleman of Football, whose tragedy is remembered but whose life and career often get overlooked - though never by the people of Medellín, or Colombia as a whole. rss.com/podcasts/the...

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World Cup Series Ep. 5 - Andrés Escobar | Podcast Episode on RSS.com

World Cup Series Ep. 5 - Andrés EscobarEl Caballero del Fútbol - The Gentleman of Football - a nickname given to a centre back whose stature, calm head and elegance led him to the pinnacle of World Cu...

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The Sporting Almanac Podcast @thesportingalmanac.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Think your country's had a bad decision at the World Cup? Well, it's nothing new. In our latest episode we go through a top 10 (or so) refereeing controversies of tournaments past. Fascist influencers, English goal line drama and South Korean love-ins, it's got it all. rss.com/podcasts/the...

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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 20/06/2026

Just seen Bluesky being Bluesky over the Scots drinking loads at a World Cup that happens once every four years and for which they rarely qualify. Sort yourselves out ffs.

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Steve Holzapfel @steveholzapfel.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

He was at game 3, unfortunately.

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The Sporting Almanac Podcast @thesportingalmanac.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

OUT NOW! Episode 3 of our World Cup series - on FIFA Corruption. We tell the story of how FBI and IRS agents used Chuck Blazer and others to take down multiple top FIFA executives, and ask the question - has anything really changed since? Er, probably not, no. rss.com/podcasts/the...

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World Cup Series Ep. 3 - FIFA's CorruptionFIFA would claim that it is individuals that are corrupt, not the organisation itself. Well, our counter to that would be that an organisation that sets itsel...

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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 11/06/2026

It is quite a thing to be the worst country of recent World Cups when the last two were Qatar and Russia.

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Jack Senior @jacksenior42.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Episode 3 ends with us calling for James Milner to run for FIFA president. Need I say more than that.

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The Sporting Almanac Podcast @thesportingalmanac.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

First rant out now, Ep. 2 of our World Cup series where we try for about five minutes to be positive before the moaning begins. Some history of FIFA and the 1930 World Cup in there too. Second rant out later today, around kickoff time of Mexico vs. South Africa. And it's a good one, if we may say.

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The Sporting Almanac Podcast @thesportingalmanac.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

World Cup day one and at the Almanac we're feeling pretty mixed emotions. We love football but hate FIFA, we love the passion of the US, Mexican and Canadian fans but hate seeing Trump's racist policies affecting worthy participants of the sport we love. So we're going to rant about it, naturally.

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