Sign in

Seth Kirby

@sethkirby.bsky.social
172 followers 113 following 19 posts

Senior Lecturer in Sports Management. Co-founder of the Ultra Running Research Network🏃‍♂️ Researching #sportevents 🏟️ Avid runner 🎽

PostsRepliesMedia
Seth Kirby @sethkirby.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
I've seen this first hand in my local park in Sheffield, swapping free to use areas for commercial grounds at the time. I hope tennis courts continue to be prevailing option, and 'peak padel' takes a topple www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/s...
theguardian.com
England losing tennis courts as number of padel facilities rises exponentially
Country loses 200 tennis courts in three years, but they still outnumber padel facilities by a factor of 11 to one
100
Seth Kirby @sethkirby.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Fascinating read on the influence of the Men’s Football World Cup and public art! ‘They picked the wrong artist’: How a Dallas mural cover-up led to a $25m lawsuit against Fifa: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
theguardian.com
‘They picked the wrong artist’: How a Dallas mural cover-up led to a $25m lawsuit against Fifa
Robert Wyland’s depiction of ocean life was covered up for a World Cup promotion – now he wants retribution
110
Seth Kirby @sethkirby.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Absolutely, Sheffield should host the athletics using the city’s world-class outdoor facilities. But, perhaps, let’s leave out one university for being responsible for the organisation... www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/watch-wars-m...
020
Seth Kirby @sethkirby.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
The latest Adidas advert is reminiscent of the Nike cage advert back in the early 2000s. Looks like they have left it open for more in the series, too! The CGI Beckham was a bit strange though... www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJJY...
youtube.com
adidas Backyard Legends | The Greatest Football Story Ever Told
YouTube video by adidas
110
Seth Kirby @sethkirby.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Err, still no, unless Manchester doubles it's population. Even then, we all know that Birmingham will always be the second city (from a proud Brummie) www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Is Manchester considered England's second city after London?
This question over the unofficial title has fiercely divided the Brummies and Mancunians for decades.
000
Seth Kirby @sethkirby.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
I won’t be competing in a Hyrox event any time (perhaps ever for that matter...), but here is some advice from my colleagues who actually know what they are talking about, and not influencers attempting to flog you a poorly designed training programme: theconversation.com/hyrox-is-boo...
theconversation.com
Hyrox is booming worldwide – here’s how to train for this race safely and effectively
Hyrox is one of the fastest-growing fitness trends out there.
110
Seth Kirby @sethkirby.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Very astute reflection of the #MilanoCortina Games - well worth a read: www.theguardian.com/games/2026/f... On a connected note, I’ve just purchased @mackeza.bsky.social new Super Nintendo book, so looking forward to learning more about Nintendo's cultural history too!
theguardian.com
​T​he ​Winter Olympics ​feel like a 90s ​snowboarding ​game​, and I’m here for it
Milano Cortina​ has cutting‑edge replays, chase‑cam drones and exuberant commentary ​bringing a wave of unexpected nostalgia for anyone who grew up on 90s extreme‑sports games
000
Seth Kirby @sethkirby.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Looking forward to the first sport ecology session with my master's students today. Fab to be back teaching sustainability again! @sportecogroup.bsky.social
Managing sport ecology introduction presentation slide
140
Seth Kirby @sethkirby.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Populous continuing to mop up the competition! www.dezeen.com/2026/01/13/s...
dezeen.com
Eight high-profile stadiums set to open around the world in 2026
This year will see high-profile stadiums complete in countries including USA, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Kenya. Here are eight of the most impactful.
010
Seth Kirby @sethkirby.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
I have recently spent some time focusing on sports stadium design, but could anyone share FIFA’s Football Stadium Guidelines from 2022 as a PDF, please (probably a long shot, I know)? As I don’t really want to trek to Zurich for the access.
110
Seth Kirby @sethkirby.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Another pay TV broadcast rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery. Free-to-air TV and in particular BBC lose out again. Not a fan of this move media.wbdsports.com/post/tnt-spo...
media.wbdsports.com
TNT SPORTS CONFIRMED AS LIVE UK BROADCAST PARTNER FOR GLASGOW 2026
• New partnership signals re-imagining of Commonwealth Games • Fans will enjoy access to over 60...
000
Seth Kirby @sethkirby.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
The UK returning to the Erasmus scheme is the most positive news story since we had a dedicated universities minister. In the early days of my teaching I relished engaging with Erasmus+ students, and the scheme will only continue to benefit the exchange of students: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
UK will rejoin Erasmus student scheme in 2027
The UK left in December 2020 as part of the post-Brexit trade deal with the EU negotiated by Boris Johnson.
110
Seth Kirby @sethkirby.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
I was torn as to whether or not I would post this piece. I perhaps don't do enough sharing, but, instead, do plenty of overthinking. It's a long post by social media standards so apologies if you do actually read it! sethkirby.wordpress.com/2025/11/19/e...
sethkirby.wordpress.com
Exercise, my body and me
I thought long and hard about whether or not I should post this piece. But, after, attending an excellent workshop on authentic leadership and fear last week, and in recognition of International Me…
000
Seth Kirby @sethkirby.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Centring sustainability in a growing marathon culture - I talked to Aparna Ganesan about the steps to sustainability that the organisers of the Ladakh Marathon in India are pursuing: india.mongabay.com/2025/10/cent... @sportecogroup.bsky.social
india.mongabay.com
Centring sustainability in a growing marathon culture
The Ladakh marathon, one of the popular high-altitude marathons in the world, is reducing single-use plastics and water consumption.
131
Seth Kirby @sethkirby.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
New blue plaque - world's first intercity football match #sheffield #homeoffootball
020
Reposted by Seth Kirby
Greg Dingle @gregdingle21.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
This is an interesting #media article that's worth reading. While the Saudi government can be given credit for including the natural #environment in its #football bid thinking, proposals for major #sport #events have to be credible. #climate
011
Seth Kirby @sethkirby.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Our latest piece explores the environmental implications of hosting the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia. How will environmental sustainability be featured in the next plans to host the Men's Football World Cup in the Middle East? @matthutch96.bsky.social theconversation.com/new-stadiums...
theconversation.com
New stadiums, airports and oil links: the environmental cost of Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup
The Saudis have won the right to host football’s biggest tournament. But its bid doesn’t seriously address the environmental issues.
130
Seth Kirby @sethkirby.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Great to work with @matthutch96.bsky.social on this article interrogating the environmental visions of Saudi 2034 World Cup - New stadiums, airports and oil links: the environmental cost of Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup theconversation.com/new-stadiums...
theconversation.com
New stadiums, airports and oil links: the environmental cost of Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup
The Saudis have won the right to host football’s biggest tournament. But its bid doesn’t seriously address the environmental issues.
041