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Richard Messingham

@rmessingham

Ex politico now in the City. Views are my own etc. Clubs: @leytonorientfc

 East, East, East London. E11
Joined July 2008
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Tottenham World
@Spursworld_Oct 27
Harry Kane’s words to his family, One of the most beautiful #BallonDor speeches ever: 🤍 All those years, the sacrifice, taking me to training, coming to watch me play all around England... There was never any pressure to become a footballer. It was always about working hard.
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Leyton Orient FC
@leytonorientfcSep 3
Say my name properly... #LOFC #OneOrient
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Tonight I am thinking of the families, friends and colleagues of the three aviators who tragically died in yesterday’s crash.
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@RoyalNavyJun 4
We can confirm the names of the three Royal Navy personnel who tragically lost their lives during a helicopter training exercise on 3 June: Lt Cdr Chris Gayson, 42, Somerset Lt Lily-Mae Fisher, 31, Surrey PO Owen Green, 24, Hampshire 🔗royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/j…
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Damian Thompson
@holysmokeApr 29
I’ve just listened to 50 mostly forgotten (and sometimes very odd) piano concertos recorded by @hyperionrecords. Was it worth it? My verdict in this week’s Spectator: spectator.com/article/the-ma…
The magic ears of Hyperion

The magic ears of Hyperion

How do we evaluate Hyperion’s Romantic Piano Concerto series, which over a period of 35 years recorded more than 200 works for piano and orchestra? Was it one of the glories of the catalogue or a...

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Julian Lloyd Webber
@JLloydWebberMay 2
Watching @leytonorientfc’s crucial match with club legend Alan Comfort before our concert tonight at his church in Ipswich!
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I know it’s not the exact words, but this is class 👏 He’s Tunisian 🇹🇳 @leytonorientfc
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Victoria Derbyshire
@vicderbyshireMar 4
Amazing Steve Rosenberg - our Russia Editor - has won the Outstanding Contribution Award at the Royal Television Society TV Journalism Awards He’s genuinely a legend ❤️
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Dave Victor@DulcetDaveFeb 2
Omar has earned a special place in Orient’s “Hall of Fame” 200 appearances A league title @BecklesOmar has been a leader both on & off the pitch. It has been a pleasure & a privilege to have known & worked with such an exceptional player & man Thank you Omar and good luck
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AllAboutLeagueOne@LeagueOne25Jan 17
Leyton Orient’s Dom Ballard with a PERFECT hatrick today vs Reading ⚽️⚽️⚽️ He is now the leagues top goalscorer with 15 goals #LOFC #OneOrient #ReadingFC
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AllAboutLeagueOne@LeagueOne25Jan 10
Leyton Orient’s goal vs Cardiff City today courtesy of Dom Ballard 👏 #LOFC #OneOrient
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Calvin Bailey MBE MP@CalvinBailey7 Nov 2025
I won’t stay silent when people like me are told we don’t belong. This Remembrance Sunday, we remember all who fought for our freedoms, of every background and faith. Modern British society is not diminished by diversity - it is defined by it. mirror.co.uk/news/politics/r…
'Racist' Reform and Tory rants called out by Black MP for dividing Britain

'Racist' Reform and Tory rants called out by Black MP for dividing Britain

Labour MP Calvin Bailey who served more than 24 years in the Royal Air Force has hit out at 'racist' comments from Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin and Tory MP Robert Jenrick

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Bloody hell Orient. I’m not sure I can start a working day with this much emotion… cheers! See you at Wembley. COYOs!
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@leytonorientfc23 May 2025
This Sunday marks 11 years since our last appearance in a @SkyBetLeagueOne play-off final. Since then, we've had incredible highs, coupled with unimaginable lows. There's less than 12 hours left to purchase your Wembley tickets 👉 eticketing.co.uk/leytonorien… #LOFC #OneOrient
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Leyton Orient FC
@leytonorientfc21 May 2025
Another 10,000 tickets sold within three hours this morning 🙌 The O's will be marching down Wembley Way on Sunday, with tickets still available to those on the Orient database 🎟️ #LOFC #OneOrient

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Leyton Orient FC
@leytonorientfc15 May 2025
Moments we will cherish 🤩 #LOFC #OneOrient
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Leyton Orient FC
@leytonorientfc14 May 2025
Our Gaffer ❤️ Hear from a jubilant Richie Wellens (featuring Matt Porter) following this evening's memorable night in Stockport. #LOFC #OneOrient
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A Funny Old Game
@sid_lambert8 May 2025
It’s 26 years since a young Jeff Stelling broke the news of an incredible finale at the bottom of the fourth tier. There’s carnage at Carlisle… as keeper Jimmy Glass scores the goal that keeps them in the Football League.
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Leyton Orient FC
@leytonorientfc7 May 2025
An unbelievable league campaign 😍 Charlie Kelman was officially presented with his @SkyBetLeagueOne Golden Boot today, following his incredible goalscoring season 💪 #LOFC #OneOrient
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Kevin Bonavia MP@kevinbonavia29 Apr 2025
I was proud to speak in favour of the Football Governance Bill whilst highlighting the successes of Stevenage Football Club ⚽️ The influence of Boro goes beyond the pitch, it’s the lifeblood of our town. youtu.be/je7N4ED2txQ?si=jSmg…
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Calvin Bailey MBE MP@CalvinBailey1 May 2025
This week, I discussed @leytonorientfc’s positive management-fan relations and sustainable investment towards the Championship, building on £6.7 million of social value annually. We need all clubs to adopt similar approaches to fan engagement. @UKLabour's Football Governance Bill aims to support this nationwide. 👇
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