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Ewan Gibbs @ewangibbs.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Today’s Daily Record has a feature about my research on the closure of Cardowan colliery in Lanarkshire. It was pivotal in the build up to the 1984-85 miners’ strike and breaking union power. For more on Cardowan, read my new book, An Injury to All: The Unmaking of the British Working Class.

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

When Palmer has the ball his first thought and usual action is to pass to Bannan. #swfc

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

If Chansiri had had any money to back Röhl from Jan 2025, there is a good chance wednesday would have been promoted to Premier league this year. What a disaster that would have been. Even though in L1, I think we are better off now long term. What a crazy thing to say #swfc

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Every statement from the new owners and new CEO David Bruce is exceptional. Honestly feels like a dream. Actions speak louder than words but it looks like we have some impressive leaders. UTO #SWFC youtu.be/zyQ5lK2pKSM?...

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First interview with Owls Chief Executive Officer David Bruce

YouTube video by officialswfc

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Well played Arise. They played Chansiri and took the moral high ground. It left the EFL no real alternative but to remove the points deduction. They knew they would probably face legal action from Arise if they hadn't. Augurs well for future. Smart people in charge. UTO #swfc

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TheBossRoss 🧶 @thebossross.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

The single most succinct, true, honest summary of our time & task. From @barackobama.bsky.social. No-one can say it any better. To quote Michelle: When they go low, we go high. [speech at Jesse Jackson's funeral service]

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Beautiful from Private Eye on the massive toddler-tantrum that Matt Goodwin and Reform are having, because they got whooped in Gorton and Denton.

Reform fury as someone else wins
by Our By-election Editor
Tim Shipsink
The losing candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election, Matt Goodwhinge, has demanded an immediate re-run of the election on the grounds that he lost
comprehensively to someone else.
"It's totally unfair and rigged,"
said Goodwhinge.
"I shouldn't
be required to sit there and suck it up, just because I lost."
Mr Goodwhine continued, *I can't believe that all those voters I demonised failed to back me.
Especially after I was endorsed by Tommy Robinson and ten million Russian bots on X.
"We have clear evidence of family voting, where people voted in order for me to stop deporting their families."
Mr Badloser concluded. "I'm the victim of colour prejudice.
They didn't vote for me simply because I'm not green."
Reform leader
Mr Farage,
speaking from a sun lounger on a rock near the Chagos Islands said,
"It's a tragedy that the people of Manchester won't see Matt in Westminster, but my constituents don't see me in Clacton either."

PLUMBER DEFEATS
MATT GOODWIN

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I've stopped the cock

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Our £3m striker can only make the bench. What a sad indictment of his contribution #swfc

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Irony - surveillance tools of video and Internet are the peoples' friends for resisting state violence for now at least

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Will #swfc become feeder club for man city? Craig Mudd is obviously the crucial link. Wouldn't be a bad idea at least for next couple of years

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Administrators have a legal duty to maximise returns to creditors. They have a commercial responsibility to maximise profits for their own business. Finding a buyer that will enable these and getting EFL approval for the purchase are their goals. The future of the club isn't a priority. #swfc

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Would be no surprise if Henrik joins Röhl at Rangers in the summer. #Swfc

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Jaden Heskey was a bright spark against Birmingham. We have missed Shea Charles more than any other player. Heskey showed he can be the enforcer in midfield. A couple of years development behind Shea but a great prospect.

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Barry Bannan has been a great player for swfc, but you can see he is frustrated and angry on the pitch. Too many times he has given a hospital pass to a team mate or made the wrong passing decision. Emotions look to be running high. He needs a rest or a new challenge!

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Is there a cunning Troyesque plot from Tory HQ to infiltrate Reform?

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

BBC giving Jenrick a platform to explain his transfer to Reform is just as disgraceful as Kuensberg's weak interviewing. What a lot of bobbins!!

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Will Greenland be the sacrificial lamb for US support for Ukraine? NATO countries need to get on front foot now to avoid the trap.

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

The current US administration isn't an aberration, it reflects the real behaviours of corporate America. Europe and UK employees are ridiculed - slow, weak, inefficient. The brashness, arrogance and ignorance of US corporate folks is there for all to see. That's why Europe and UK must say enough!

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Oh dear. No-one can play in 6. Shea Charles was a hero. No support for Cadermateri. Where are Ingleson and Bannan playing. Poor #swfc

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Wow. Millwall are 4th. The Championship is poor quality this year. If only #swfc had even just normal ownership instead of the clown.

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Horvath is probably the worst keeper in #swfc history

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

First time i watched bbcqt for years last night Heartening to see the immigration hate spàffed by Goodwin not only getting the cold shoulder from audience but serious push back #bbcquestiontime

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Smart move to put Sheffield 3 into administration too. Lots of back channels with the lender no doubt that leveraged Chansiri into signing the admin documents. Credit to the swfc trust for their tireless and effective campaigning UTO. #swfc #relief

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Ernie Weaver playing a few weeks with an injury that now requires surgery and rehabilitation until April is a disgraceful situation. He is just 19. Where is player welfare? Chansiri is getting the blame but surely Henrik must have known. Shameful #swfc

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Adrian Goldberg @goldbergradio.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

NEW NEW NEW: ⚽️Why #SWFC is the first big test for the new Independent Football Regulator. ⚽️ Dealing with unpopular new managers like #Ange at #NFFC The podcast that takes you inside the football boardroom with me and Charlie Methven. podfollow.com/wheres-the-m...

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Where's The Money Gone?: Sheffield Wednesday - The Regulator's First Big Test; Ange At Forest

Adrian and Charlie discuss Dejphon Chansiri at Sheffield Wednesday - the new Football Regulator's first big test.Plus - what happens when manager is immediately unpopular with fans, Ange Postecoglo...

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Sad news about Ernie Weaver's injury. Hope he comes back stronger. I hope playing through the injury hasn't made it worse. Expect more injuries in coming months as players get no respite. Clearly the players were unable to raise the energy levels v Coventry. Good luck Ernie.#swfc

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

By the end of October of our 11 games played, 9 of these teams are in top 10 of table. Nov and Dec are the months that will define our season. If we can stay attached to 21st position this month we have a chance. Amount of points deducted will be crucial though. #swfc

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Everyone in UK should look into the US fascist mirror taking shape and see the reflection of Farage etc. Front foot tactics. We should fear the consequences of a Farage UK. Make UK Farage Free #MUFF

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

I dont think Chansiri's desire to sell the business on a handshake rather than through normal due diligence process was just a cultural quirk but a fear of what might come out during due diligence. Hiding seems to be a davourite pastime. #swfc

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

If we keep Bailey and Pierce this transfer window then i think a sale is possible. If he sells them at a discount he is in for long term. #Swfc

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Maybe conspiratorial. Pierce Charles injury just before transfer window closes is helpful. Keeps him onboard. Absent chairman deserves all he gets.

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

We lost our pace over summer. Thank paxiou and chansiri. Enjoy the cash 😡#swfc

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Pierce Charles our fantastic keeper has become the barometer of sale. If offers are rejected and he stays, we keep a valuable asset as part of sale. If he goes especially for a lower value offer, chanisiri is cashing in and staying #swfc

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Piercs Charles is a gem. It seems the club isn't open to multi million £ transfer fee. Does Paxio have an interest in Pierce. If not we might be saved from the Gassama and Musaba robbery, where I'm assuming Paxio took his cut of the fees. The sooner we are a paxio/chansiri freezone the better. #swfc

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Max Lowe not playing like he's leaving in 5 days. Class player hope he stays. #swfc

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Does the owl back on the shirt mean anything regarding sale? #swfc can't see Chansiri authorising that

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Great to see our keeper catch the ball when he can. Pierce Charles. Fantastic. #swfc

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Andrew Haglington @andrewhaglington.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

#Labour Minister for #Sport Stephanie Peacock MP what are you doing to resolve the nightmarish situation at #Sheffield #Wednesday? ⚽️ Is your new #Football legislation fit for purpose? Can you help save #SWFC? @SkySportsNews @SkyFootball @EFL #EFL

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

The revelation that the club have installed facial recognition technology is sinister in my view. First question has it been done legally following all legal protocols. If not, it needs to be challenged. Secondly, what's the purpose? Security? Safety? Surely fixing North stand was a priority #swfc

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Looks like Chansiri is adopting a scorched earth policy. He has been offended by the vitriol heaped on him. The club dying may not be the worst case for him. Maybe it would release his debts more than a sale. He still has the ground/land as an asset. Don't underestimate him. He is ruthless. #Swfc

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

Chansiri can't afford a championship club. He has nobody in place with business acumen to develop commercial opportunities. He hasnt shown competence in selling young talent at market rates. He wants a L1 club. At this rate he is going to get it. Swfc

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

My thoughts. Windass and Smith mutually terminated 'cos reduced costs meant positive impact on P&L and their asset value had already been written down on balance sheet. Röhl is an asset on balance sheet so any write off would be charge to P&L unless club gets bigger compensation. So Röhl stays. Swfc

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Looks like Chansiri's uk agent has been told to slash the cost base. Exactly what you would do to get best value from a business sale. Maybe value of Smith and Windass was already written down in books and just wanted to get salary cost off books. #swfc

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John Rose @owl50.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

The fire sale of players feels more like administrator type business actions. Very un Chansiri like. Maybe part of the professional brokers role. The first offer for the club has probably sunk because it was too good to be true, leaving the "professional" buyers still in negotiation. Takes time!

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