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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Exactly. Strip Arsenal of the title Nicola.

Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Poor boy, he should be able to claim the money back from the club really. But doubtless I'll stick with City even though I want the owners banged up (fat chance)

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Hi Nicola, yea it's truly horrible. And the more you look at it the worse it becomes. So deliberate, cynical, complacent, stupid and unambiguously bent. And what's worse is that the club wants us all to think it's a conspiracy.

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

sorry, the event was this morning/afternoon. I think some of it may be going online, but @dorianlynskey.bsky.social and @thenerve.news will know more about that

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Thank you! It was a Nerve live event and @dorianlynskey.bsky.social was chairing a chat about Farage et al with @sangitamyska.bsky.social and @johnsweeneyroar.bsky.social

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

@dorianlynskey.bsky.social Hi Dorian, really enjoyed the talk today and you chaired it beautifully

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

innit. I wd love a' that's one way of putting it' hat-trick

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

great game though. despite the cityitis

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Yep, this is why i normally keep clear of social media (and the world) x

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Got a soft spot for Oldham too. Once spent three days on the road with Fergie. Loved him.

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Told you Nico was brilliant. Just stick with me for your footy wisdom

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

that early pressing was amazing. City in prime Pep were like that. I used to call it 'antsing'

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Thank you to @bernieburner7.bsky.social for pointing out that Spain look as if they've got about seven on the pitch now. Teaches me to say anything about football. But while I'm here, and while I'm mourning city, what a player our Nico is.

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bernieburner7.bsky.social @bernieburner7.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Looks like they’re down to about 7 now.

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Great equaliser. But still can't get my head round the idea that Lee Dixon's job as pundit is to say to Sam Matterface: "That's one way of putting it." (twice so far)

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Thank you Jonny. School loyalties override Fergie class. Always had a soft spot for Scholesy too. Football genius.

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Spain look like they've got 40 players on the pitch. Brilliant pressing

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

ha! Salford for me, Jonny. 200 yards from my old school, Kersal High

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

This is my piece on City.I told a friend it's like going through the stages of grief in reverse. For me, first it was acceptance (when I wrote this) and now it's anger with the club. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

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We Manchester City fans fear relegation and losing trophies … but club are bang to rights

Despite the club’s shocking attempts to legally filibuster the charges out of existence for the past three years, we’ve rightfully failed

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Don't think it will ever die down Rob!

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I think I'm going through the stages of grief in reverse. Acceptance at first. Now feel really angry with the club.

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Ta Peter. Much appreciated. Especially the laughs!

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Vicki Hird MSc FRES @vickihird.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Great review by @patrickbarkham.bsky.social of @derekvsderek film. this says much from derek the dairy farmer "We’re tied a bit by the price of milk, but we just keep going, we keep struggling on and we love what we do” Good for discussing future changes needed... www.theguardian.com/film/2026/se...

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‘The man’s a psychopath when it comes to hedgerows’: Derek vs Derek, the unexpectedly heartwarming doc about farmers at war

One Devon farmer, called Derek, is committed to rewilding his land. His neighbour, also a Derek, tends cattle and crops. What happened when a film-maker decided to follow the bickering pair?

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Thanks loads Tony, that's lovely of you!

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Thanks so much Chris, that's lovely of you

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Few have fought as epic battles in the Labour party as Margaret Hodge. She tells me about taking on the BNP, antisemitism, dodgy tech giants – and why she sees herself as a battleaxe www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

dashboard.ophan.co.uk

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Thanks so much Martin. Hope you're doing ok

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Ta love. Much appreciated innit xx

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A note to publicists: Maybe hold back from saying how much your client loves what they're promoting unless you're absolutely sure. Meet the fabulous Mr T www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

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‘I don’t chase the dollar. I never did’: the astonishing hidden life of Mr T

He grew up in the ghetto, became a global superstar – then gave it all up. Why did he step away from the spotlight?

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Thank you. Yes, I know what you mean.

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Thanks so much Shirls. We've got some more coming up soon. Hopefully significant.

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Thanks so much Shirls. Yea, she gve me so much to think about. And so true what you say about different memories/interpretations. felt v special listening to that.

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Understatement of the decade on BBC News at 10 Lionel Messi is "one of the greatest players of his generation."

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Thank you Names. Yes, great to find him in good nick

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