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Richard Stokes

@richardstokes.bsky.social
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Insomniac Coventrian currently living the dream in Banbury. Serial lurker, master introvert. @coventryrugby.bsky.social season ticket holder and player sponsor.

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HappyToast @happytoast.co.uk · 02/09/2026
The Bayeux Tapestry depicting that time someone put a cat in a bin, the Death Star, a man with a flare up his bum and Del falling through the bar while Trigger does a face
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Richard Stokes @richardstokes.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
A new chatroom is open to replace Rolling Maul, aimed at supporters or those just interested in Rugby below the Prem. You can register at rugbychat.uk/index.php #champrugby #Nat1 #Nat2 #communityrugby #rugbychat
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Rugby Chat - Index page
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Richard Stokes @richardstokes.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
turnstoneband.bandcamp.com/track/weekness A little Indie Folk for your weekend
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Weekness, by Turnstone
track by Turnstone
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Jim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
a-grade satire from @hugorifkind.bsky.social as always
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Stop Funding Hate @stopfundinghate.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Many Lebara customers will be disappointed to learn that their phone provider has been advertising on GB News, which pumps out content like this:
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Richard Stokes @richardstokes.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
😂😂😂😂😂
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Richard Stokes @richardstokes.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
@seanlwoodcock.bsky.social How is this allowed to happen while 'concerned citizens' have free reign to lay seige to hotels with impunity?
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Can’t get enough of these videos. @diaperdiplomacy-m.bsky.social is a must-follow.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
Trump’s Caddie magically drops a ball for him not in the deep stuff ⛳️
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Richard Stokes @richardstokes.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
👏👏👏👏👏👏
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cowshedtim.bsky.social @cowshedtim.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Ealing Trailfinders 55 Coventry Rugby 38 - Ealing crowned but Cov lay claim to heir apparent www.covblog.org/post/ealing-...
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Ealing Trailfinders 55 Coventry 38 - Ealing crowned but Cov lay claim to heir apparent...and the winner of this year's Championship Food Watch is...
For Cov, and especially for many of the younger, less experienced players, this season has been something of learning curve. At times, a steep one. Despite the challenges, Saturday demonstrated just h...
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cowshedtim.bsky.social @cowshedtim.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Coventry Rugby 67 Nottingham 5 - crowd get a glimpse of the future as Cov youngsters put Archers to yhe sword www.covblog.org/post/coventr...
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Coventry Rugby 67 Nottingham 5 - crowd get a glimpse of the future as Cov youngsters put Archers to the sword
those starting the game yesterday did more than enough to show that there's a core of young players that has the potential to take Cov forward to that next level, even without such as talisman as Kves...
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cowshedtim.bsky.social @cowshedtim.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Coventry Rugby 49 Caldy 31 a tactical changes makr thd difference as Cov fitness tells www.covblog.org/post/coventr...
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Coventry Rugby 49 Caldy 31 - tactical changes make the difference as Cov fitness tells
After 65 minutes Cov led Caldy by just 4 points and the result was still very much in the balance, with the visitors quick on the counter ..
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Richard Stokes @richardstokes.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon, but as Tim mentions, the experience would be very different in inclement weather. A good result for @coventryrugby.bsky.social , another 5 points in the bag - for what they’re worth.
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fatbeardiaries.bsky.social @fatbeardiaries.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
An exciting game of rugby today in the Championship between Chinnor and Coventry today, with Coventry eventually winning 45-37. fatbearssportingdiaries.blogspot.com/2025/03/chin...
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Richard Stokes @richardstokes.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
For anyone interested in the background to the RFU SGM this Thursday www.nottinghamrugby.co.uk/open-stateme...
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Open Statement by Whole Game Union Co Chair and Nottingham Rugby Chairman, Alistair Bow - Nottingham Rugby
As we head to what will be the first SGM on Thursday since 2000, I’m reflecting on how we have got to this point, and I keep coming back that its been poor actions taken by those that have a say, thos...
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Coventry Rugby @coventryrugby.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
All with only one boot on 👞 #PremRugbyCup #ComeOnCov 🔵⚪️
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Richard Stokes @richardstokes.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Merde
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Richard Stokes @richardstokes.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Would buy @coventryrugby.bsky.social
Canada Rugby trapper hat in red and black with maple leaf badge
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Richard Stokes @richardstokes.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
My employer ditches X. Yay!
Screenshot of a message advising Kion staff that X will no longer be used as a social media channel.
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cowshedtim.bsky.social @cowshedtim.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
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Coventry Rugby 24 Doncaster Knights 23: Cov hold on to secure much needed win - Coventry Academy prove far too strong for Hartpury
Following 3 straight losses and a series of disappointing displays even in victory, yesterday's win was a much-needed boost
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Sarah Brand @drsarahbrand.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
It *is* time to pack Amazon in and order from other retailers. 👇 www.theguardian.com/media/2025/j...
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An information dark age is upon us. I’m logging off | Stewart Lee
As Musk, Zuckerberg and Bezos attempt to reshape our reality, my advice is to avoid their toxic platforms and wait it out
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Richard Stokes @richardstokes.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Article written the year after I completed my 5 years, some might say it explains a lot.
Article written in 1979 about Woodlands School Coventry, describing it as ‘rather remarkable’
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Coventry Rugby @coventryrugby.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Coventry Rugby in Partnership with Charter Savings Bank, were thrilled to welcome GB Down Syndrome Swimming to the BPA 🏊‍♂️ They enjoyed a post training meal as well as a session led by our community team and first team player Toby Trinder🌟 #ComeOnCov🔵⚪️ #CovInTheCommunity
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
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Sarfraz Manzoor @sarfrazmanzoor.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
The Daily Star showing the supposedly more serious newspapers how best to report on Elon Musk.
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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
There’s zero justification for public bodies staying on Musk’s platform. This has been obvious for months but logic is critical now
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Kuntie Plopkins @kuntieplopkins.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Anyone still using this odious creature's platform please stop now - you are legitimising him.
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Coventry Rugby @coventryrugby.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Project 500 ✅ Another successful day at Project 500 🌟 Read more about our Foundation and Project 500 on our website 📲 #CovInTheCommunity #ComeOnCov🔵⚪️
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Terrence Williams 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇲🇽 🇬🇱 🇩🇰 🏳️‍🌈🇫🇷 @terrencewilliams.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
OK, my left-of-centre friends, let us see if we can swing the vote in favour of Sadiq Khan; and really upset the Daily Express xd.wayin.com/display/cont...
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Do you agree with Sadiq Khan’s knighthood?
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Codfather #FBPE 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @codfather.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
😂
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sangitamyska.bsky.social @sangitamyska.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Nick Buckley should be stripped of his MBE. Immediately.
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Norwegian Frankfurter @scanditina.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
I feel so seen... 😂😂😂
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Welcome to the inaugural Complete Dunt Awards 2024 including... Politician of the year Cunt of the year Twat of the year And more iandunt.substack.com/p/the-comple...
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The Complete Dunt Awards 2024
All the heroes and villains of a lunatic year in politics.
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Coventry Rugby @coventryrugby.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
“Proud Coventry prop reaches red-letter day at Nottingham” Click the link below to read the full article ⬇️ www.coventryrugby.co.uk/proud-covent... #ComeOnCov🔵⚪️
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Proud Coventry prop reaches red-letter day at Nottingham - Coventry Rugby
For those of us who love sport but were never gifted, fit, smart or driven enough to make it a profession it can sometimes be difficult to relate to those who are. Consider TV interviews with current ...
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Richard Stokes @richardstokes.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
A lot of experience here, hope he goes well tomorrow. www.coventryrugby.co.uk/steven-longw...
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Steven Longwell Joins on Short-Term Loan - Coventry Rugby
Coventry Rugby is delighted to announce the signing of tighthead prop Steven Longwell on a short-term loan. The 34-year-old, previously at Jersey Reds and Bristol Bears, will bring an abundance of exp...
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Richard Stokes @richardstokes.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
A lot of love for @coventryrugby.bsky.social in the comments, just need the RFU to get on board. www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/...
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Inside Coventry’s ‘dare to dream’ Premiership charge
Promotion chasers are determined to develop sustainably but the authorities’ ‘impossible’ stadium capacity rules have put plans in jeopardy
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Coventry Rugby @coventryrugby.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Volume up ⬆️ The sound of our winning points yesterday 🔥 #ComeOnCov🔵⚪️
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Richard Stokes @richardstokes.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Looks like it’s going to be another wet and windy day at the BPA, but wouldn’t be anywhere else.
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Richard Stokes @richardstokes.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Big news out of the BPA today, still a long way to go.
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Coventry Rugby @coventryrugby.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Who’s ready for a home game this weekend? 👊 🆚 Hartpury RFC ⏰ 15:00 KO Tickets available via the link below ⬇️ coventryrugby.co.uk/tickets/ #ComeOnCov🔵⚪️
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Coventry Rugby @coventryrugby.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Hello Cov fans 👋 We’re here and it’s perfect! 😊 Another way to keep up to date with all things Coventry Rugby 🏉 #ComeOnCov🔵⚪️
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HG Rugby @huwgriffinrugby.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Excellent piece by @GavinMairs on the RFU bonuses scandal ✍️ Link: www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/... Some of the best/most shocking bars:
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Olaf Falafel @ofalafel.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Sounds like a couple who’ve written a letter to the Telegraph about how they can only go skiing once a year because school fees have gone up
My hand holding a jar of Tesco Finest ‘Alphonso Mango & Apricot
Chutney’. I didn’t subsequently buy the jar of chutney, I only took this photo of it for comedy purposes. I do this quite a lot in supermarkets and it annoys my partner.
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Charlie Notton 🚜🏍️🍺🇬🇧🌈 @charlienotton.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
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Simon Gosden @simongosden.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
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Gail Myerscough @gailmyerscough.co.uk · 01/12/2024
Please shop independent this #Christmas and buy from small creative businesses (like me) who really need your support right now. gailmyerscough.co.uk
A collage of designs featuring a book print, a typewriter notebook, a vinyl record print, Christmas gift wrap and greeting cards, a brutalist print, a retro cushion, and a cafe print.
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Stuart Millard @franticplanet.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Don't have an advent calendar, so I'm opening a different neighbour's window every morning. Today's pic: screaming man in a bath. Not very festive 🙁
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Reservoir Moggs.
Jacob rees mogg and his son, wearing dark suits and walking down the street,
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Mark S @jacobs-ladder71.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Public Service Announcement for fans of ska & two-tone - apparently, Sky Arts are showing the last ever filmed concert by The Specials before the great Terry Hall died in 2022, which they did in Coventry Cathedral. It's on Sky Arts on December 20th at 9pm.
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