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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 20h

Evening. Big 3-1 win for Albion Women against Loughborough Lightning to go nine in a row and second in the league.

Ella Haughey attacks down the right wing for West Bromwich Albion in the FA Women's National League Northern Premier Division game against Loughborough Lightning at Alexander Stadium, Perry Barr.

Loughborough goalkeeper Teresa Murphy claims the ball under pressure from Albion's Jess Collyer and Izzy Lane.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

This is road violence, Emmett.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

What a career. 57 years is a along time to do anything, never mind being the backbone of a band like Judas Priest. At least Ian Hill can spend more time up the Albion now. Forged in the Black Country. \m/ blabbermouth.net/news/judas-p...

Ian Hill's retirement message. Text too long to reproduce. Visit link in post.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Evening. A routine 3-0 win for Albion Women at home to Sutton Coldfield in the County Cup. Should have been a cricket score. Now up to eight wins in a row. #WBA

Abbey Jones attacks Naomi Powell's corner in the Birmingham County FA Women's Challenge Cup First Round tie between West Bromwich Albion and Sutton Coldfield at Alexander Stadium, Perry Barr.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Evening. A dominant 3-0 away win for Albion Women at Derby to go third in the league and 7 in a row in all competitions. #WBA #FAWNL

Ella Haughey breaks into the box for West Bromwich Albion in the FA Women's National League Northern Premier Division game against Derby County at Mickleover Sports Club.

Players from both teams queue up in the box for a Spot the Ball contest.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I spent an inordinate amount of time creating my Regulatory Litigation spell so the least you can do is enjoy it. The incantation is engraved on the Star of Asterisk. Mansour, Book-cooking, One-fourteen charges proved. Mansour, Book-cooking, One-fourteen charges proved... #MCFC

The Star of Asterisk, an edited screengrab of the Star of Astoroth from Bedknobs and Broomsticks.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Evening. A 2-0 win against Sporting Khalsa this afternoon gave Albion the points and first place in Group N of the #FAWNL Cup. Should have been a bigger score but Khalsa made it difficult to break them down and their keeper played a blinder, including a penalty save. #WBA

Katy-Jay Smith at full stretch to keep out Rhianne Oakley's penalty in the FAWNL Cup Group N game between West Bromwich Albion and Sporting Khalsa at Alexander Stadium, Perry Barr.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Evening. Routine 3-1 win for the Albion against Knighthead Town's U21 side in the #FAWNL Cup. #WBA

Albion attacking the Brummie in their FA Women's National League Cup Group N game against Birmingham City PGA at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich.

Rhianne Rush on the ball for West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns.

Lucy Day on the ball for West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Passed this on the way in while the area was teeming with police and firefighters. Road's still closed. Roof's obviously completely gone and the building's awaiting demolition now. Awful.

Remains of a shop behind metal fencing after a fire in Highgate that collapsed the roof.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Afternoon. Albion Women again take the points with a late winner, Naomi Smart beating the keeper from 25 yards to score the only goal of the game deep in stoppage time. A tightly contested match that Rugby Borough might feel aggrieved not to have won but for poor finishing. #WBA #FAWNL

Ella Haughey takes on her opposite full back for West Bromwich Albion in the FA Women's National League Northern Premier Division game against Rugby Borough at Alexander Stadium, Perry Barr.

Lucy Day narrowly fails to get on a free header in the box for West Bromwich Albion.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Properly annoyed. Clashes with the men v Dingles. Albion like everyone else would have known when the fixtures were published. If they tried to delay KO and been knocked back then fair enough. But the heads-down, pretend it isn't happening approach suggests they haven't thought or bothered at all.

West Bromwich Albion v Rugby Borough Women

Alexander Stadium
Sunday, September 20 (KO 2PM)

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Evening. A last minute Abbie Jones winner to make it 3-2 takes the points for Albion against Liverpool Feds, after twice going ahead with goals by Zoe Creaney and Rhianne Oakley. #WBA #FAWNL

Taylor Reynolds on the ball for Albion against Liverpool Feds at Walton Hall Park, Leiverpughull.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Afternoon. A dominant 6-2 win against Tier 4 Lye Town in the #FAWNL Cup Group Stage. We should have had more and the goals we conceded were proper Sunday league howlers. #WBA

Match action from the FA Women's National League Cup Group Stage between Lye Town and West Bromwich Albion at Lye Town FC.

Monique Robinson on the ball for the Albion.

Olivia Rabjohn for Albion winds up to shoot.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Afternoon. A hard-working 3-1 win against a Peterborough United team that came to kick and hack at anything that moved. Nice to get off the mark. #WBA #FAWNL

Goalmouth action from the FA Women's National League Northern Premier Division game between West Bromwich Albion and Peterborough United at the Valley Stadium, Redditch.

Naomi Powell gets a shot away for Albion.

Albion's Abbie Jones closes in on a Peterborough defender.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I'm mean seriously wtf is that.

The most ridiculous middle aged bloke of ridiculous middle aged blokes wearing a blue shirt and a child's pink inflatable crown askew grinning to camera while holding a half full pint of beer.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Afternoon. Not our day on Teesside. A looping header back across goal from a deep free kick undoing us in the first half. #WBA #FAWNL

Match action from the FA Women's National League Northern Premier Division game between Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion at Stockton Town FC.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Watching the Albion from Stockton Town's clubhouse over a hot chocolate and sausage and egg bap before I head over to watch Albion Women v Middlesbrough. Missed the goals but we look a threat. Defence is, as ever, making me anxious. #WBA

Stockton Town FC banner above their clubhouse bar.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Who's ugly as sin and forgot to reactivate his Limebike subscription so he ended up paying a tenner to cycle into town and back? That prick there on the right. Cracking gig though.

A ridiculous middle-aged bloke poses with the horns for a selfie with Dani from Wailing Banshee.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

A pic that could be an album cover.

"DON'T WALK THIS IS OPERA", written in multi-coloured chalks on a slabbed footpath near Moseley Road Library, Balsall Heath.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Yeah... you'd benefit from that.

Tweet by Roads Policing Unit - Surrey Police - UK
Riding two or even three abreast is a better and more effective use of the road space than single file riding. If you can't safely over take two cyclists side by side, you don't [sic] be able to safely overtake them when in single file. Hopefully the graphic explains why.

[infographic showing a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre, and the correct way to overtake a lone person cycling both in secondary and primary position, i.e., in the next lane.]
[infographic showing the same dangerous overtaking of a long line of people cycling in single file, and a group cycling three abreast in a way that's safer for a driver to overtake in a shorter distance.]

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Afternoon, belated. Poor result but lots to be positive about. We look a lot stronger than last season. #WBA #FAWNL

Goalmouth action in the FA Women's National League Northern Premier Division game between Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Yeah, I'm sitting in the ward chair having it Baby, I'm ready to go.

Selfie of a ridiculous middle-aged bloke in a red shirt, sitting in a chair, giving a thumbs up to the camera.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Evening. Just had a surgeon put his rigid tube down my trote while I was asleep. I'm a bit sore.

A ridiculous middle-aged bloke sitting up on a hospital trolley in a ward after waking up from a general anaesthetic.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

On the National Express... 🎶

A ridiculous middle aged man taking a photograph of himself wearing a theatre gown in front of a mirror.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

'The ruling by media watchdog Ofcom stated that once the staff member who accidentally played the files realised what they had done, they stopped playing them, "panicked and left the premises".'

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Seren, Fran and Monique all left under a cloud after Coach Martyn came in. He leaves suddenly and Mon is back within a week. Our midfield is ridiculously strong. HMS Piss The League. #WBA

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Odd one just. I'm walking along a narrow path on a blindish corner. A young Asian woman appeared so I shuffled to my left. As we passed she goes, "Oooh! I just caught myself in the bush." I apologise, as you do, then she says something I don't quite catch so I asked in my friendly croak if she's OK.

A narrow footpath in Park Hill, Moseley. To the left is a grass verge. On the right is a hedge on top of a low, stone wall. In the foreground a public bin narrows the entrance to the path. A righthand bend limits visibility at its far end.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Just realised it's the Exmouth Exodus tonight. Maybe one day I can be fit enough to ride it again. Coasting down the Cheddar Gorge at one in the morning trying not to get smushed by boy racers popping their silly exhausts and rocking up to a beachside cafe for a gigantic breakfast. Unbeatable.

A tired crochet Lemming sits on the rocks at Exmouth Beach looking out to sea after an all-night bike ride from Bristol.

A rusted pre-Worboys road sign at the foot of the Blackdown Hills in Somerset. Turn left for Blagdon in one mile. Poundford is 1 1/4 miles in the opposite direction.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Replies and quotes disabled for Ciara's own peace of mind but Gama Bomb's only controversy is calling out A**st*rm's misogyny and racism. Cruachan pulled their contributions to a video game after the developer released an anti-LGBT minigame.

Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨
CAPTCHA but it makes you google your favourite Irish acts plus the word "allegations" before you're able to buy their records or gig tickets

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Conspiracy hunters will be frantically reading between the lines here. Indeed one ex-player's partner implied the club interfered in Martyn's selections and tactics, and that it's no coincidence that players left over the summer. That's just sour grapes imo. Something's obv happened though. #WBA

Coach Martyn Irvine on Facebook.

Sometimes in life, you have to embrace opportunity. You either succeed, or you learn - and both move you forward.

Being entrusted with the role of Head Coach at West Bromwich Albion Women was a responsibility I was incredibly proud to accept.

It's an opportunity I've worked towards throughout my coaching journey, and one that allowed me to put my beliefs, philosophy, and leadership into practice.

Although my time in the role was short, I'm proud of the impact we were able to make together.

Alongside a fantastic group of staff and players, we introduced new working practices designed to raise standards, strengthen our preparation to perform, and create a culture of continuous improvement. This included implementing training analysis and review processes, alongside a clear playing identity that the players embraced from day one.

Across our three pre-season fixtures, the early signs of that work were encouraging:

Averaging 60% possession, 25+ final-third entries per game, 35+ midfield and final-third regains per game, 10+ attempts on goal per game

While statistics never tell the full story, they reflected the commitment of the players to a new way of working and their willingness to learn, adapt, and grow.

With the unique nature of the Head Coach position, I knew it was always going to be a temporary opportunity. Having experienced leading a senior team, it's only strengthened my ambition to continue pursuing a 1st team role in the future.

I'd like to thank every player and member of staff for their professionalism, openness, and hard work throughout my time at the club.

Finally, I want to wish Siobhan every happiness as she prepares to welcome her baby, and Charlie, the staff, and everyone connected with West Bromwich Albion Women every success for the season ahead.

Image: Martyn Irvine with an arm around Albion's Naomi Smart.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Maybe next time. Alestorm are proper wrong 'uns.

Kombucha girl meme reversed:

Panel 1: [yes] Battle Beast announces UK tour.
Panel 2: [no] They're supporting Alestorm.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Running Wild are in danger of having more farewell shows than Kiss.

Wacken Open Air 2026

Judas Priest
In Flames
Running Wild (The Final Show)

20th Anniversary
Wacken 2009

Running Wild

Last Show Forever!

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

I made a mistake but thankfully Dave was on hand to correct it.

Fionna O’Leary:
Look at the list of 33 candidates that Farage is running against.

It’s going to be an absolute circus, which is fitting for the poisonous clown.

3 from the Official Monster Raving Loony Party

Nick The Incredible Flying Brick
Howling Laud Hope
Baron Von Thunderclap.

Full consumes [sic], I hope

[image of candidates list]

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Stephen Perrin:
There are almost enough lost deposits here to fund the entire thing.

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IS HE DEAD YET? ..Dave hater of racism , ignorance and hypocrisy:
30 at £500 is only £15k though - cost of the by election somewhere between £200k and £350k

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Stephen Perrin:
Thank you daveexplainerofjokes dot bsky dot social.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The correct North/South/Midlands map. One hundred per cent correct and no correspondence will be entered into.

A map of England abitrarily, but correctly, segemented into Norf, Sarf, East, West and Midlands.

The Norf boundary runs from the Welsh border passing south of Nantwich and Crewe before turning east north east, splitting Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire in two until reaching the North Sea somewhere south of Grimsby.

East is everything east of the A1 but south of the Norf boundary, skirting the M25 until reaching the Thames Estuary.

The Midlands is every thing west of the A1 and south of the Norf boundary up to the Welsh border. The southern extent follows the A449 and M50, before heading east until the A1.

The Sarf boundary follows the M4 from the Welsh border before turning south at Swindon, skirting the western edge of the New Forest and meeting the Channel east of Christchurch.

West is the rest.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

John McGinn dreaming of his summer hols.

Windows 10 lock screen. A seal hanging out on a rock in the sea.

"Found from the Pacific to the Atlantic, this seal species is the most widely distributed across the world."

"Looks like someone just might be posing for a candid shot, but in reality this animal is simply relaxing."

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Albion Women really pushing the interim head coach appointment while Shev goes on maternity leave. Lots of coaching experience but hasn't managed. Won't have any complaints if he hands back the reins with us in a better position than where he found us.

Facebook post by WBA Women.

Image is of a smiling man at the WBA training ground, wearing black trousers, black jumper and white trainers and holding a WBA home shirt.

Overlaid text: Story so far, Martyn Irvine.

Running from bottom to top: "Army: electrical and mechanical engineer / soldier > The FA coach developer > Stoke City Women assistant head coach > WBA Women interim head coach.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

I think what kept me going was that if I turned round I had to do those 30 miles again for no reward. That's 60 miles. I'm only 15 miles from the chippy at Moffat. And that's nearly half way. So if I'm doing 60 I might as well do the planned hundred and get the train back to Carlisle.

Cyclists on the 2016 Ride to the Sun queueing outside a fish and chip shop in Moffat, Dumfriesshire at the foot of the Devil's Beef Tub.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

This time 11 years ago I was just setting off from Bitts Park in Carlisle on an overnight bike ride in miserable weather to Cramond in Edinburgh. I'd like to say I loved it but after 30 miles I was ready to turn round at Lockerbie and give up. The weather cleared up by Moffat so I'm glad I didn't.

A red bike leaning against a brown "Scotland welcomes you" sign on the Scottish side of the River Sark at Gretna. A crochet Lemming rests on the handlebar and elopers' favourite, the Old Toll Bar Cafe is in the background.

A red bike leaning against a low wall at Cramond Beach near Edinburgh. A crochet Lemming rests on a rack bag behind the saddle. In the background is the Causeway leading to Cramon Island.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Look, the band I was in wasn't great but I, with no artistic ability whatsoever, was able to make a very nice gig poster, and faithfully recreate a low-quality logo – for nothing – with open source software, public domain assets, and a few hours' endeavour. You don't need AI.

A poster I made using GIMP, listing my former band's gigs for Autumn 2022.

The background image is an illustration from Varney the Vampire, a Victorian penny dreadful now in the public domain. The fonts used were freeware found on the web.

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

More than 37,000 likes now, and... this. Oh my heart.

Instagram web screenshot from the OP video. Featured comment: "Bass player holding it down".

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Stephen Perrin @steperrin.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Crikey. Hopefully they'll announce a proper farewell tour with UK dates because I suspect this will sell out pretty quickly and I'd have to renew my passport, etc. First got to see Edguy at JB's in Dudley in 2004. Felix threw his sticks into the crowd and one hit me near the eye. Still have it. \m/

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