Reposted by Laura CrossleyPhilippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 26/04/2026Chelsea and Man City in the FA Cup final. No other English clubs have systematically ignored, bent or broken the rules like both have done. In terms of trophies won, no other English clubs have been as successful over the past decade and a half either. The moral of the story - is that there is none. 481517503
Reposted by Laura CrossleyPhilippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 25/04/2026What is football, and why do people lose their minds about it? Well, listen. 314026
Reposted by Laura CrossleyPeter Johnston @peterajohnston.bsky.social · 13/04/2026We're currently recruiting for five (yes five!) Collaborative Doctoral Partnership awards at IWM See the full list of projects and partners here, with further details of how to apply: www.iwm.org.uk/research/doc...iwm.org.ukCollaborative Doctoral AwardsLearn more about our Collaborative Doctoral Partnership programme, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. 13651
Laura Crossley @lfcrossley.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Thank you so much, Jill. I completely agree with you; I think it can be easy to assume staff feel included and empowered, but it takes intentional actions from leaders and trustees. I really appreciate your thoughts :) 010
Laura Crossley @lfcrossley.bsky.social · 11/04/2026My research into #burnout in the #arts is online TLDR Burnout in the arts is an epidemic caused by systemic & organisational culture issues. We can make positive change through collective action from funders & organisations. Recommendations are in the report www.cloreleadership.org/research/a-s...cloreleadership.orgA Silenced Epidemic: Burnout in the Cultural Sector; and How We Can Create a Better Future - Clore LeadershipBy Laura Crossley | In her provocation paper 2023 Clore Fellow Dr Laura Crossley explores the deep roots and damaging impacts of toxicity in cultural sector workplaces. 033
Reposted by Laura CrossleyKalicoKobold @kalicokobold.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Oh my god, the alt text is a gift. 😹 4940311248
Laura Crossley @lfcrossley.bsky.social · 24/03/2026I was meant to be seeing Geese in Manchester tonight, but circumstances have transpired against me. My ticket’s for sale here secure.ticketmaster.co.uk/rs/3E0063551... Please buy and let me live vicariously through you!secure.ticketmaster.co.uk 001
Reposted by Laura Crossleycait (and adonis) @cait.bsky.social · 07/03/2026there's so much bad in the world but there's also people who lift up and carry an elderly bat around every day so he can pretend he's flying again, and that's the part of the world I think is worth fighting for 87224386814
Reposted by Laura Crossleyb1rdsteve.bsky.social @b1rdsteve.bsky.social · 01/03/2026Absolutely bang on by @jonathanliew.bsky.social The Mail calls out racism on its back page, while promoting unsubstantiated, outright racism on its front page. 🎯 14520
Laura Crossley @lfcrossley.bsky.social · 14/02/2026Important, brilliant listen Thank you @nqatpod.bsky.social @tmortimer.bsky.social for speaking out on Ratcliffe and the frightening rise of hateful anti-immigration rhetoric and Far-Right Politics 102
Reposted by Laura CrossleyNo Question About That @nqatpod.bsky.social · 12/02/2026JIm Ratcliffe is a scumbag. More than that he's a hypocrite. And dangerous. Words. open.substack.com/pub/nqatpod/... 2110745
Reposted by Laura CrossleySi Lloyd @smnllyd5.bsky.social · 17/01/2026Me this morning: Carrick is a sensible short-term option to bring some much-needed stability to the end of the season. Offering him the job permanently would be a clear step too far. Me now:media.tenor.comtwo men are sitting at a table in front of a blue screen on a television show .ALT: two men are sitting at a table in front of a blue screen on a television show . 1367
Laura Crossley @lfcrossley.bsky.social · 26/06/2025Have a fab day! Looking forward to following along here ☺️ 010
Laura Crossley @lfcrossley.bsky.social · 15/06/2025Very pleased with this year’s Father’s Day present for my Dad 1142
Laura Crossley @lfcrossley.bsky.social · 11/06/2025Aah, I bet you have an amazing collection! If I could spend all my time searching for 80s shirts, I’d be very happy indeed. I admit, happening across this one was *a moment* 110
Laura Crossley @lfcrossley.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Absolutely - more places need dressing up for adults! It was so much fun and totally made the experience. I wanted to keep the bonnet 😅 010
Laura Crossley @lfcrossley.bsky.social · 03/06/2025One of the greatest ♥️ ‘It was an I Will Survive for the 1990s’: how McAlmont & Butler made Yes www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...theguardian.com‘It was an I Will Survive for the 1990s’: how McAlmont & Butler made Yes‘David only had words for one verse. “Just sing it twice,” I said. “We can worry about that later.” But we never got around to it – and people don’t seem to notice’ 010
Reposted by Laura CrossleySi Lloyd @smnllyd5.bsky.social · 31/05/2025PSG were an irrelevance in European football until a state-backed project transformed them into a symbol of modern football’s moral drift - soft power, sportswashing, and influence beyond the pitch. Good as they are, success built on that model leaves a bitter taste. 89413
Laura Crossley @lfcrossley.bsky.social · 26/05/2025I can scarcely describe the joy of watching Back to the Future. Perfection in a film. 230
Laura Crossley @lfcrossley.bsky.social · 25/05/2025There was a reason lots of us protested then. Some of us gave up our season tickets. A new club was set up, for goodness sake. The protests are not new. But sometimes, from the narrative that’s told, you’d think they were. 010
Laura Crossley @lfcrossley.bsky.social · 25/05/2025Would be nice to hear more media narrative about the fact that 20 years ago, United were plundered solely in order to benefit one already incredibly wealthy family. We knew then it would be a disaster; we just didn’t know how long it would take. Utterly shameful that it was allowed to happen. 130
Laura Crossley @lfcrossley.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Thank you to @nqatpod.bsky.social for the excellent discussion about the impact of cutting staff on organisations (around 40m in) ie cutting isn’t always commercially sensible. This is in the context of a football club, but it’s important listening for all of us. open.spotify.com/episode/7lVC...open.spotify.comHeartbreak and RecriminationsNo Question About That - a Manchester United podcast · Episode 010
Laura Crossley @lfcrossley.bsky.social · 22/05/2025Last time we lost the Europa League Final, I’d just worked 50 hour weeks for months & months; left work at 8pm on the day of the Final to watch us lose on penalties; got up at 6am to get back to work early; & anti-United songs were chanted at me in a random lift. Still, I think I feel worse today. 000
Laura Crossley @lfcrossley.bsky.social · 20/05/2025I’m delighted to be delivering a workshop for @gem.org.uk to help freelancers develop a practice that supports their wellbeing. 2 July, online. Bookings are open now. Hope to see you there! gem.org.uk/event/freela...gem.org.ukFreelancer Wellbeing: Looking after our own wellbeing - GEMFreelancing can offer flexibility, autonomy, and fulfilling work, but it can come with challenges. Research into freelancer mental health has found issues such as uncertainty, loneliness, cancelled pr... 074
Laura Crossley @lfcrossley.bsky.social · 19/05/2025I always am 😅 I know Spurs and United have been terrible this season and I’m desperately hoping we are less terrible than them on Wednesday! 110
Laura Crossley @lfcrossley.bsky.social · 19/05/2025Feeling physically sick every time I think about the Europa League final. Watching on TV, feeling powerless to do anything, will be pure hell. Get into football, they said. It’ll be fun, they said. 210
Laura Crossley @lfcrossley.bsky.social · 09/05/2025This was a highlight of the year so far. What a privilege to meet such talented students - they are going to have stellar careers! Thank you for the invite, @1000plateaus.bsky.social 040
Laura Crossley @lfcrossley.bsky.social · 08/05/2025I miss the days when this scoreline wouldn’t have made me feel sick with nerves 110
Laura Crossley @lfcrossley.bsky.social · 01/05/2025The irony of spending my professional life talking about how to avoid stress and burnout AND being a fan of Manchester United is not lost on me 050