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CBS Sports Golazo @cbssportsgolazo-m.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Last-minute heroics from Pierce Charles! 🧤😱 The QPR goalkeeper pulls off a stunning double save to deny Jarrod Bowen from the spot! Watch the EFL Championship on @paramountplus 📺

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Paul Stokes @stokesie.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Such a shame it is now a lost masterpiece itself, Bendor’s Lost Masterpieces was a marvellous programme. The cleaning process was always unexpectedly so compelling and what a catalogue of detective work…

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New Goal Dream @newgoaldream.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Thank you to Paul Parker and everyone who joined us at The George IV in Chiswick last night. A fantastic evening that went from Loftus Road’s plastic pitch to Italia 90 and beyond, plus featured a ride in a Jag with George Best. Watch this space for our next event. 📸 Lucia Gallen

Paul Parker, speaking at a live Q&A at The George IV in Chiswick on 27 September 2026.

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New Goal Dream @newgoaldream.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

“Parker with the cross…” For a unique insight on #England at #Italia90, and much more, join us for a live Q&A with Paul Parker this Sunday (27/9). 4pm, Boston Room at The George IV in Chiswick. Get tickets here: tickettailor.com/events/newgo... #england #paulparker #threelions #football

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New Goal Dream @newgoaldream.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Say ‘ciao’ to Paul Parker this Sunday (27/9)… he is joining us for a live interview at The George IV in Chiswick from 4pm, to talk Italia 90, QPR, Man Utd, Fulham and much more. Get your ticket now to guarantee entry: www.tickettailor.com/events/newgo...

A football sticker from the World Cup in 1990 showing the footballer Paul Parker, who played for England in that tournament in his England kit looking into the distance before the start of a match. The sticker is decorated with logos from the 'Italia 90' tournament, including a small image of the event's mascot, Ciao, a stick man made out of the Italian flag with a football for his head.

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New Goal Dream @newgoaldream.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A word from Paul Parker. Join him for our live Q&A at The George IV in Chiswick on Sunday 27 September at 4pm. Get your tickets now: tickettailor.com/events/newgo... #qpr #manutd #fulhamfc #england #threelions

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New Goal Dream @newgoaldream.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

“Paul Parker of all people!” Next Sunday (27/9), we will be talking Italia 90 and more with Paul Parker at The George IV in Chiswick from 4pm. Get tickets for our live Q&A here: www.tickettailor.com/events/newgo... #Italia90 #PaulParker #England

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The Fence @thefence.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Sacha Jafri sold an artwork for $62 million dollars in 2021 at an auction. But the money never changed hands. What happened? the-fence.com/article/impo...

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Impossibility Is a Myth

Sacha Jafri sold an artwork for $62 million dollars in 2021 at an auction. But the money never changed hands. What happened?

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Paul Stokes @stokesie.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Quincy Brisbane is an absolute angel…

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Paul Stokes @stokesie.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Best import from France since Julien Stéphan ⚜️ #bayeuxtapestry #qpr #britishmuseum

A photograph of the Bayeux Tapestry taken by the poster at the British Museum , displaying the section where William The Conqueror reveals he is still alive during the Battle Of Hastings.

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New Goal Dream @newgoaldream.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Derby night for #QPR Paul Parker has played in more than his fair share of inter-London clashes… and on a few different sides. Hear from the man himself at our live Q&A. 26 September, 4pm at The George IV in Chiswick. Get your ticket now. www.tickettailor.com/events/newgo...

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Buy tickets – Paul Parker live Q&A. London 27 September 2026 – on sale now – The George IV, 185 Chiswick High Road, London. The Boston Room.

Paul Parker live Q&A. London 27 September 2026 – on sale now – The George IV, 185 Chiswick High Road, London. The Boston Room., Sun 27 Sep 2026 - Italia 90, two Premier Leagues, the FA Cup and a speci...

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Paul Stokes @stokesie.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

“WU LYF moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” youtu.be/oR19BHzjfGk?...

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WU LYF - T R I U M P H (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by WORLDUNITE

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Paul Stokes @stokesie.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

There are some truly languid and intoxicating atmospheres on Sirenas, a new instrumental album from Allah-Las, that arrived with subtle subtlety over the weekend. allah-las.bandcamp.com/album/sirenas

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Sirenas, by Allah-Las

10 track album

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Paul Stokes @stokesie.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I’m doing this Q&A so if he does it on the day, I hope he keeps using his full name or it could get confusing ;-)

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New Goal Dream @newgoaldream.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

🎟️ On sale now 🎟️ Paul Parker will be joining us at The George IV in Chiswick on 27/09/26 at 4pm to discuss his career on the pitch, Italia 90, the evolution of the game and much more. Get your ticket here: www.tickettailor.com/events/newgo...

A vintage football sticker featuring defender Paul Parker in his QPR kit

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New Goal Dream @newgoaldream.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Paul Parker made his #QPR debut on this day (15 August) in 1987 in a 3-0 win against West Ham... not a bad way to start the season. Join Paul for our live Q&A at The George IV pub in Chiswick, 4pm, Sunday 27 September (international break week). Get tickets now: newgoaldream.co.uk

QPR programme from 1987 featuring Paul Parker on the cover playing against West Ham

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Paul Stokes @stokesie.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

A pleasure to write the sleeve notes for Volume 2 of Rough Trade Records' new 7-inch box set. Features The Fall, Scritti Politti, Robert Wyatt, Aztec Camera, The Go-Betweens, Jonathan Richman, The Sundays, Mazzy Star... and a 'new' one from The Smiths. roughtrade.ffm.to/singlesboxset2

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Paul Stokes @stokesie.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

After randomly watching it last night, discovered Columbo episode Now You See Him, guest starring David Cassidy's father Jack, inspired some of lyrics for Bob Dylan's Man Of Peace. Magic.

A still from Columbo episode Now You See Him, featuring Jack Cassidy with a playing card portraying a murderous magician and Peter Falk as Columbo

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New Goal Dream @newgoaldream.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We're kicking off the new season with QPR, England & Man Utd hero Paul Parker Live Q&A Sunday afternoon, 4pm 27 September 2026 The George IV, Chiswick On sale now: www.tickettailor.com/events/newgo...

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Paul Stokes @stokesie.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

And the eyes in the curtain follow you like a smirking ghost

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Paul Stokes @stokesie.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Fredrick Guinness feels more vaudeville than baseball ;-)

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Paul Stokes @stokesie.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Tremendous scheduling now by BBC Four

Screen grab of BBC Four of The Last Battle Of The Vikings

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Paul Stokes @stokesie.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

(Flying) Anteca, more like 🐜

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Paul Stokes @stokesie.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Makes sense. When I was 16 that was my actual Saturday job.

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Paul Stokes @stokesie.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Connoisseurship’s coming home ;-)

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Paul Stokes @stokesie.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Spent Saturday afternoon interviewing @tim-burgess.bsky.social on stage at Club Starshapped in London, in between the Red Arrows blasting above the Thames. We’re both back for more questions and tunes, but not fighter jets, on 15 August. Tickets available here: dice.fm/event/nvdx99...

The poster and Tim Burgess engaged in a on stage Q&A interview

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Paul Stokes @stokesie.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

What a brilliant bit of writing. A vivid 21st Century successor to Bassani’s Ferrara stories… but true (well, most of it ;-) Bravo!

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Paul Stokes @stokesie.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Farewell David Hockney. I look at our copies of the Tate posters from his last retrospective pretty much every day, he was a great bringer of joy.

A poster from David Hockey’s 2017 retrospective exhibition at Tate Britain.

A self portrait of David Hockney as a young man.

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Paul Stokes @stokesie.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

That and coats will only keep you so warm in Montreal… (although admittedly I’ve only been in December 🥶)

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Paul Stokes @stokesie.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Have a marvellous time (but remember to bring some warm clothes ;-)

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Paul Stokes @stokesie.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Len’s house is just by the Parc du Portugal, and Godspeed’a bar, Casa Del Popolo, is just up the road on Saint-Laurent if you want to do some ‘alt’ sightseeing.

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Paul Stokes @stokesie.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Just watched Monsieur Spade, but then I realised I am what would now be termed a Clive Owen ‘stan’ (would fit with Knives Out/ Slow Horses though, as he’s playing Bogart’s Sam Spade… in France)

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Paul Stokes @stokesie.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

“Papa, don't preach, Blair’s word count is deep…”

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Lion & Unicorn @lionunicorn.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Miles Davis was born 100 years ago today. So here's @benfinlay74.bsky.social on the great man's first visit to the UK in 1960. thelionandunicorn.com/2026/05/23/a...

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Autumn Leaves: Miles in the UK

BEN FINLAY on Miles Davis’s first British tour in 1960.

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Paul Stokes @stokesie.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Seems to be up there with the recent King Harold and his boats business…

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Paul Stokes @stokesie.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From MARRS.

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