Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 9hIt’s nuts and I don’t know why coaches put up with it. I’m a Chelsea fan and have no idea what any of the 47 sporting directors sound like, or even if they can speak for that matter. For a fan of North American sports it is so jarring. 030 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Sounds like you need to develop an interest in winter sports! I had an almost un-Canadian dislike of winter until I became a skier, now I’m waiting impatiently for the snow to start. 130 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Absolutely. Someone tried to convince me that if there was a “kinetic action” against us instigated by Trump, it would cause a civil war within the US military. But you guys won’t even fight for yourselves, why would I ever believe you would lift a finger for me? 1123 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Well said. The number of American liberals showing their whole ass by saying “oh m gee Canadians are so cringe” in response to Canadians being understandably concerned about this unwarranted aggression has been both disappointing and revealing. Suffice to say it will never be forgotten. 3170 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Yeah I’ve had so many of these interactions and it is making me question my (or their) connection with reality…. It’s like we are being scolded for not being polite enough in confronting our attempted dismantling. 070 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 18/09/2026It is, but not for the reason you think. It’s a bunch of Americans arguing about the “real” meaning of a common term while completely missing the substantive point (y’all elected the man and have to reckon with the consequences) with almost diabolical levels of obtuseness. 010 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Those were the days. And every smart associate knew to develop a very warm relationship with the word pro people… otherwise your work product may come back looking sub-optimal. 130 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I appreciate your thoughtful response. I don’t think though that we have the luxury of saying “it’s not all Americans, it’s Trump”- at a certain point we as Canadians are entitled to take your government at its word, and right now that government is exceedingly hostile to us. 100 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Like US forces apparently engaging in piracy on the high seas caused a fracture? I really hope you are right, but having spent 10 years seeing things I never thought I would see, my confidence is waning. 100 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Not messing with you, genuinely curious… why is our anger frustrating? I realize the odds of a major issue between CAN and the US are low, but the stakes are so much higher for us. If Trump takes action against us, you will be surprised, bemused, disappointed. I, on the other hand, may be dead! 200 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I’m not sure who you are listening to that is suggesting that, because I have certainly never heard that from any official on the Canadian side. No serious person could suggest that the EU (with any combination of CA, NZ, and AUS) can replace existing US dependencies in our lifetime. 240 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I typically really appreciate your work but I do not understand this dismissive approach- yes, it is primarily about trade! So what? And lecturing Canadians about over-reacting to the predatory behaviour of your government is, to use what you probably see as overheated rhetoric, revolting. 150 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Someone should come up with a name to describe them… national socialists, maybe? 001 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 07/08/2026In contrast, in Canada (the place Trump was going to take over by destroying our economy, you may recall) we added 75k jobs in July 🤷♂️ 171 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 16/07/2026We’ll have to agree to disagree on that one but good to see another Chelsea fan on here. For the (new?) price I’d rather just go for Lewis Hall I think 100 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Don’t get me wrong, they’ve messed up plenty, but I don’t think this is the case. The sale prices on the outgoings have been pretty strong so I don’t think they would be good negotiators on one side but bad on the other. 100 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Eh which sports would you say are naturally occurring? 0160 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 25/06/2026I initially read this as “farcically neutral” and on further reflection I think it describes the situation just as well. These six robed politicians have dropped any pretence of legal reasoning, which in the long run should hopefully have the effect of hastening Court reform. 030 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 12/06/2026I was going back and forth between 10 or 12. 10 pounds with that wrist action is diabolical 180 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 10/06/2026You obviously are a woman of strongly held beliefs. You also clearly reside in Toronto: instead of arguing with strangers on the internet, why don’t you leave your urban enclave and join us in rural Canada to live your principles. I predict though your back to the land cosplay would last a week 070 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Why this clown has not been immediately frog marched to the border is beyond comprehension 0183 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Ok I’ll bite- what else would you like to see in order to be satisfied? 010 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 23/04/2026On the bright side multiple games a week might not be an issue in the short term lol. I just noticed your new YouTube video is up, will watch it with great interest, your insights are much appreciated 010 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 23/04/2026This is interesting in that one of the reasons given for going with Rosenior was an easy transition because of a similar play style. In any event- is Iraola’s style at all suited to the squad? I don’t watch much Bournemouth but people say his very direct football might not work with the squad 100 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 28/03/2026On paper I would say it’s worse, or at least has more uncertainty, given that the major change is Bo out (proven performer) and Okamoto in (looks good so far but not a proven MLB hitter). And it is banking on some guys (George mainly) not reverting to the mean after a big 2025. 000 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Speaking of Very Online, Jain’s brain has been cooked from being on X. I’m embarrassed that he’s a Chelsea fan (and there is a lot to be embarrassed about as a Chelsea fan these days unfortunately) 000 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 12/03/2026It seems a bit of a no-win situation. Not a TJ subscriber so can’t tell if this was addressed in the story, but does the per capita revenue shortfall stem from new pop growth being tied to multi-unit builds (having less prop tax burden “per person”)? 010 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 24/02/2026I can’t decide if this is monstrous insecurity or insane levels of main character energy… why are our own policy choices and way of life such a threat to you that we are “opponents”? I never saw Americans with different beliefs as threats. Until they started literally threatening us that is. 0110 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Would you do a free agent guard to replace Zion, or to free up a draft pick for DE or DT? 100 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 10/01/2026Using terrorists and armed militias to crack down on peaceful dissent? Huh- wonder if that is happening anywhere else in the world right now? 050 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 15/10/2025It is noteworthy that these freaks live in a fantasy world of power and domination that is, to put it charitably, never going to happen for them in reality. 010 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 17/09/2025Look, Tom Brady has no history of non-compliance with league rules so I’m sure it will all be fine. 061 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 27/07/2025Fun, and some success. Growing revenue is tied to competitiveness (UCL revenue, secured for one year at least) and a new/upgraded stadium (obviously a long-term project). If you think they are making cash losses now, wait til the stadium gets underway. 100 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 27/07/2025For sure, but a good portion of that relates to structural issues (smallest matchday revenue of the Big 6) and turning over basically the entire squad in 2022-23. The long-term outlook is still uncertain but recent success on player sales gives me some hope for the future. 100 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 27/07/2025Getting anywhere near the ridiculous price they paid for Felix is close to wizardry in my opinion. Admittedly the Saudi league bails them out in this case, but the other sales (Madueke, Petrovic) have been for tidy profits. 100 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 26/07/2025Glad to have found your feed again after I fled the “bad place”. As I recall you were quite negative on Maresca’s hiring… does the season’s results (and I guess I would include the CWC in this season) change your perspective at all? 110 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 13/07/2025Amazing performance by Chelsea- really surprised by the classless display by PSG after the final whistle 030 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 11/07/2025 Not having “at will” employment like the US I think means the large swings up and down are dampened somewhat 030 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 29/05/2025Admittedly he’s not the finished product but I would rather have someone with PL experience (albeit limited) than Gyokeres or Ekitike. Btw love the pod. 110 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 19/04/2025One of the most serious negative consequences of the online age is that it promotes behaviour that, in the real world, will get you punched. 2683 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 28/03/2025This is only one data point but we live close to the border (as most Canadians do) and would typically visit 4-6 times per year but won’t return until 2028 (or maybe later?). Both out of principle (the 51st state nonsense) and caution (don’t want to be disappeared to El Salvador arbitrarily) 1170 0
Jeff Hoyt @jeffhoyt.bsky.social · 16/11/2024One of the very few things I regretted about deactivating the other app was leaving this absolute genius behind… so glad to see you over here 030 0
