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Lots of comments on poor performance of England’s clubs in Europe, as a reflection of where English players are. I think it is more of an induction of where the European competition is now viewed by the clubs and players. Season needs a real overhaul ….
Very well said.
Have no idea what the government hope to achieve here apart from destabilising the armed forces, destroying moral and undermining some of the finest soldiers in the world
Today MPs will vote on Labour's Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.
It tears up the 2023 Legacy Act and opens the door to fresh investigations and civil claims against our brave veterans, decades after they served Queen and Country, fighting against IRA terrorists.
How can this country ever ask people to serve their country if the government refuses to protect them?
I voted against this proposal in November and will do so again. We have a duty to stand by our veterans! 🇬🇧
Will Carling retweeted
“Rugby needs to learn it has to fight for attention”
In week Saracens tried to get Brendan Venter out of media duties by changing his title to ‘wine consultant’ @willcarling assesses state of rugby - 30yrs after demanding game be run more professionally
Interview @Rugbyworldmag
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One of the few remaining world-class things Britain has, the SAS is under threat from lawfare.
If we lose them, it’s a national security disaster.
My column; 🔥
telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/09…
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Then stop your government from hounding them in the courts.
Spent much of today with Special Forces. Of all the people and capabilities I’ve met in the past couple of months, I wish I could show the public the full extent of who they are and what they do. It has made me (even more) proud to be British and of our capabilities as a country - despite the challenges.
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A tragic example in WW2 of what can happen when SAS men and their supporters are betrayed to a vicious and desperate enemy.
The date - 19 September, resonates. For it was that same date in 2005, in Basra, Southern Iraq that the SAS cut through Whitehall-created chaos and rescued two of their own operatives detained by Iranian-backed militia in the nick of time.
Two dramatic reminders - one fatal, one nearly so, of what can happen when betrayal or policy confusion in Whitehall impacts the conduct of extremely high-risk operations conducted by brave, skilled soldiers on behalf of the country.
…just as enemy-encouraged, betrayal-loaded “lawfare” is doing to serving and retired British soldiers today.
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El discurso de Alexander Zverev que tenés que escuchar. ❤️
🗣️ “Quiero agradecer a una persona más. Alguien que nunca ve realmente mis partidos, pero que es la persona más importante de mi vida tenística y de mi vida en general.
Cuando tu hijo de 4 años es diagnosticado con diabetes y los médicos te dicen que su vida y su práctica deportiva serán muy, muy limitadas, hace falta una madre muy fuerte para salir de ese consultorio y decir:
‘Mi hijo estará donde quiera estar. Si quiere ser tenista, será tenista. Si quiere hacer otra cosa, hará otra cosa. Pero esta enfermedad no nos va a definir’.
Mi madre es la persona más importante y fuerte que conozco. Hace falta una mujer increíblemente fuerte para hacer lo que ella hizo”.
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Probably the best video of the @Fly_Airlink flyover. The beautiful City of Cape Town at its best.
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Oh, do fuck off. At a conservative estimate, Dolly Parton was 100,000x the person you are.
Hell of a Test match - SA huge set piece domination but one incredible win for the ABs - loved it - brutal but respectful 👏👏
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Rodri calmly hopping on budget airline back from his home city of Madrid to the UK, heading back to Manchester City training (for now), gives an insight into his character – no airs or graces. Feet on the ground, no entourage, just the player voted the best at the World Cup queuing patiently with everyone else. Perhaps also an insight into a quality that people associate with the Spanish world champions - humility.
If you fancy a great day out in Taunton
bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/cly…
For a very special cause too
Had a great time at LIV golf yesterday - what a great experience - relaxed, fun and some great golf ⛳️
Just watched Chris & Martina : Final Set - really enjoyed it. Amazing insights into two women I grew up admiring as brilliant sports stars. So good to hear the reality behind the headlines @Martina @ChrissieEvert - so many tough times you are never aware of 🔥
What a great post ❤️
💣🚨 Declan Rice explains why he embraced Martin Ødegaard after the final whistle.
🗣️ “When the final whistle went, there were no opponents anymore. I didn’t see Norway or England. I just saw my captain.”
“I know how much this game meant to Martin. I know how much he carries on his shoulders, not only for Norway but every single day as a leader. Seeing him hurting like that… I couldn’t just walk past.”
“We’ve built something special at Arsenal. We’ve celebrated together, we’ve suffered together, and we’ve pushed each other to become better players and better people. That doesn’t disappear because we’re wearing different national team shirts.”
“I just wanted him to know he wasn’t standing there alone. Football can break your heart in one moment, but the people you share the journey with help put the pieces back together.”
“In a few weeks, we’ll be back at the Emirates fighting side by side again. He’ll still be my captain, I’ll still fight for him, and together we’ll keep chasing the biggest trophies for Arsenal.”
“For 90 minutes we represented different countries. But the bond we have at Arsenal is bigger than one match. That will never change.
#NORENG #AFC
Hope that @alexmitchell97 injury is not a bad one - so good to see him back 🤞
So good to see such a great, composed and shrewd game from @finsmithh - massively impressive 👏👏👏👏👏👏