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Martin Watkins

@mjw2.bsky.social
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Retired social care professional.Dad to three, grandad to four boys.Married.I have physical disability, refuse to let this stop me from gardening and bird watching .Autistic.Support Spurs & Lancashire cc.Socialist.Really like Pratchett,movies and nature.

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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 4h
Pete Hegseth swimming in a tank with Great White (of course) sharks;Patel v Kennedy v Vance v Rubio ...survivor gets to live in a prison of their choice;Trump forced to watch 100 continual performances of 'Hamilton' and then is cast adrift on a melting iceberg with a ravenous polar bear.'
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 6h
The 'Nobel piss prize' or' bring your favourite maniac to work for a day' award?
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
We are coming to see you in Chester.
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I am British and live in England,so I may be wrong,but Trump has always seemed mentally unstable, irrational, mean, bullying and despotic to me . He shouldn't be in charge of a golf club,let alone the USA.He used this language before and missiles flew.He should be safely behind bars .
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
It should be reported to child protection services.There are legitimate concerns that the child is at risk of emotional abuse and being exposed to high risk of physical harm in a potentially dangerous situation.It needs to be reported to social care in the area where incident occurred as first step.
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
@mrjamesob.bsky.social the child calling out for asylum seekers to drown is at risk from the adults radicalising them.They could also get hurt in protests .It should be referred immediately to social care child protection as there is significant risk of emotional and physical harm.
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Trumpocchio is the story of a little boy made of insincerity.Every time he tells a lie,he turns orange and his wig slips.He wants to be a real President. He likes to name stuff wrongly,building shit that doesn't work and making friends with bad guys.He ends up being swallowed whole by a giant bear.
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Various birds at RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands centre,UK. Huge numbers of geese,ducks and waders,such as Black Tailed Godwit,Ruff,Snipe,Lapwing,Avocet and many more. Great,Cattle and Little Egrets all present this summer,plus Spoonbills and Bittern.Robins available for close ups! #Birds
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Spoonbills in Burton, Cheshire UK #birds
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Will he be banned from the White House for spreading fake news?
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Agree.Not sure how patient the manager will be...some of his comments are of concern . At least we have had a game we could and should have won. The women's team is doing really well,which is great and shows improvement can be achieved with good coaching,detailed transfer strategy and good players
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
He did ask to leave as it was clear he was going to be a reserve but he was still on contract.Same for Spence.He was allowed to go before right back cover was found.We now have Porro injured,Udogie probably not available much and Robertson past his best .To cover,spurs will have to be creative.
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Or we kept an inspirational player who lifted the team/supporters.The defence in any team gets exposed from time to time.The best defenders deal with it.V H is decent and I think would have played well alongside Vuskovic,with VdV on the left while we sorted out how all these strangers play together.
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I agree.Also,if only we had a young, imposing centre back who is good on the ball .I hear that Brighton have got one...
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I am currently worried about; AI Far right politicians Racism Wars Countries being invaded Countries being bombed Global warming Corrupt governments Biased media The future my children and grandchildren will have to endure ....not sure I am going to be able to cope with any more things to dread.
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Not even close.At present it is a shit show.Even if many improvements are made, the best you can hope for is'make America just about acceptable again'.Not going to happen with any of the current selfish idiots 'in charge'still remaining in power. MAJAAA might require larger caps or smaller writing .
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
What a shock!They have always seemed so lovely and honest.
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I watched the Supergirl movie twice in the last week.It just goes to show that reviews are just personal opinions.I really enjoyed it.Brilliant lead performance.There is a bit of an edge to the film and jeopardy for the two main characters There is humour,exciting action and character driven script.
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Don't worry .After the nerve shredding interview with Chris Mason on the BBC,when Farage stated no rules were broken and Mason let him slither off the hook,the Clacton Toad will obviously resign.I was confused by the BBC interview which seemed akin to facing an attack from a sleepy Dormouse.
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
This fiasco rolls on while innocent people die.Who would have thought corruption,depravity and incompetence would result in Trump and his paid idiots/relatives allowing tyrants to inflict so much harm ,while they indulge in quite a bit of tyranny themselves?It is truly disgusting.
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Why on earth should a country hand over territory to those who invaded it,taken many lives and continue to bomb populated areas?USA needs to criticise Putin,not blame Ukraine.Is USA now just the mouthpiece for dictators?In language Trump may understand,this is the worst USA Govt EVER.
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Speak a bit louder James,he can't hear you over the sounds of shucking.
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Two big strong firemen rescuing him?Plus a huge crane and four professional wrestlers? His lying and batshit weirdness is almost non stop.The world really isn't safe with him in charge of the USA.What is he doing about climate change disasters and the wars raging around him,one of which he started?
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Definitely an improvement,but a lot of work is still required.Some of the players we bought in aren't match fit and all are adjusting to a new way of playing with a new manager and a lot of new teammates.
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
He was listening when it was suggested they only had a couple of oysters each..."I will have half a dozen".Also,if he is so effing stupid that he can't work out that arrangements with an overseas donor are illegal,he isn't fit to govern.He has broken rules.When others break rules,they get punished.
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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Mrs. Tweedy: 'They are not organized!'
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Good luck to him.I am a little bothered by the fact we seem to be developing young players and using their sales to bring in older players.Lankshear,Devine,Scarlett and so on should have been given more opportunities to play in the first team.Good job Harry Kane isn't a young player at Spurs now...
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
@avfc.ca I don't care if Spurs are a big 6 team or not.I have always taken that term to mean finishing in the top 6.Good,bad.mediocre or annoying,first or 20th, they will always be my team.I am lucky and unlucky enough to be so old that I have experienced us being really good and really bad. #COYS
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
I think there are quite a few people with power and influence in the world at present who should face criminal charges,plus jail time. Also, the courts should be independent of anyone who governs a country and any President should not be allowed to pardon convicted felons ..including themselves .
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Does the idiot know that the birds defending Lake America in his meme are Canada geese ?He is dangerously unbalanced and we should all be worried about the power that he wields.He is unfit to be in charge of making sure a pool is repaired.Why do we trust this evil buffoon to make serious decisions?
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
It wasn't that bad.Performance was improved,but two errors and a penalty turned down gave points to NU.I really liked some of our quick passing moves in their half.Missing was the good final ball or finish.I trust DeZerbi to sort this. More worried by injury list and need to have homegrown players.
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
I was disappointed as we played well for most of the game.Some of the criticism of Tonoli unfair;he instigated several attacks. I have been to a few home matches against NU where we dominate and end up losing.We also don't seem to get penalties!I trust this manager to improve the team and results .
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
I thought Tonali was better in this match .There were some good passes and magination shown .Shame Bergvall wasn't on and we could all have a go at him and Tonali again as one cost a lot and the other wanted a transfer.Improved performance by Spurs, spoilt by two defensive errors and not scoring .
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Put a lovely blue lining into the lake and wait for the algae to bloom.Failing that,Trump could repeatedly dip his CNN mouthpiece Scott Jennings into the lake and sponge it dry.This would make the lake a prime site for Trump to develop into a beautiful ball room or a gigantic McDonald's theme park.
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Mange is a terrible parasite that causes the painful death of many foxes each year.This mite latches itself to the fox and it gradually feeds off it,making it itch terribly ,lose body weight and the fur falls off.They aren't a dirty animal .
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
@mrjamesob.bsky.socialA friend had a fox come into their garden. They tried to feed it as it was thin.I asked them to send pictures;it was clear the fox was suffering with mange.Local wildlife rescue were called and rescued it.Weeks later it recovered and was returned to the garden.Still visits.
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
@mrjamesob.bsky.social foxes don't kill for fun.If prey is available,they will kill it ...known as surplus killing Their intention is to usually return and cache/bury the food.They will often eat the head of chickens etc first
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
No wonder we lost.It looks like we only put out ten players. If we are still bad after five games,then I would worry.It takes time to become a team.If we finish in the top half and are competitive in cup matches,that is better than last year.There is a lot to sort out,not just on the pitch
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Very hot UK.Hardly any water left in what should be nice pool for waders.Pic 1 Avocet with a perspective challenging butterfly.Pic 2 Oyster catcher;3 is a worse for wear Pheasant emerging from what looked like a desert.The other 2 pics are from the same place before the heat scorched it dry. #birds
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
@mrjamesob.bsky.social I can't see how High Streets can return to what they were. However,they can do something about the empty shops.Turn them into flats and stop building on Greenfield sites .
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Bless him.I presume he has been jailed in maximum security,kept in isolation,undergone intensive psychological evaluation and constant risk assessment?He doesn't look like his human rights have been denied as a punishment for being Tice. I wonder if he thinks he is treated worse than a refugee ?
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
I see he is practising the salute,ready to start another right wing party and a fly on the wall series.
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
He started and scored a really good goal.
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Did you just say Stella and Crypt tits on LBC?
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
@mrjamesob.bsky.social .The whole school system needs an urgent review.We need to prepare young people to live in the world we are in now and improve it.We also need to regard more and pay accordingly jobs that are important in our society..... nurses,carers, education staff,builders,plumbers etc
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
#Birdoftheday #Birdseyeview
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
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Sml Junior: I Have A Lot Of Cash
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Obviously Dezerbi is a better judge than I am of what makes a good team,but I am concerned. Lankshear is really promising,and Bergvall and Spence are good: the standard of players we need to keep.Also,do we have enough home grown players to conform to league regulations?We still need goalscorers.
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Martin Watkins @mjw2.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Members of Reform have made awful remarks relating to race and sexuality.When criticised about language used ,they bemoan the injustice of free speech being prevented.
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