If that's the tree in question, I'm not convinced the chap in the photo is stood in the best place.
Angry People in Local Newspapers@apiln.bsky.social · 24m agoToday in People Are Really Bloody Awful, people are being really bloody awful.
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Ex-ping pongist. Half Man Half Biscuit aficionado. MCFC since 1970.
Angry People in Local Newspapers@apiln.bsky.social · 24m agoI'm not normally one for leaving matches early, but left West tonight at six down on 68 mins - final score 0-7 (seven) against a newly-promoted Runcorn Town. An absolutely rancid display, in front of a healthy midweek crowd of 607. Still, at least we have our own branded craft ale.
Speaking of 'Agadoo', I have a nasty feeling that the tune at least may be making an unwanted comeback if this lad fulfils his huge potential.
Tony Taylor@itstonyt10.bsky.social · yesterday'Why should a song about jealousy, paranoia and infidelity pump through the speakers on your special day? Because everyone knows it. Mr Brightside is the third most sold and streamed song in the UK.' 'Because everyone knows it' isn't nearly a good enough reason. Everyone knows 'Agadoo' too.
'Why should a song about jealousy, paranoia and infidelity pump through the speakers on your special day? Because everyone knows it. Mr Brightside is the third most sold and streamed song in the UK.' 'Because everyone knows it' isn't nearly a good enough reason. Everyone knows 'Agadoo' too.
The Guardian@theguardian.com · yesterdayThe hill I will die on: You should be legally obliged to play Mr Brightside at your wedding | Amelia Tait
Tremendous long read for all fans of HMHB.
The Post@liverpoolpost.bsky.social · 2d agoYour Monday edition is en route. In the meantime, why not check out our second of two great weekend reads? This one's a brilliant personal essay by David Lloyd, recounting his time in the mighty Half Man Half Biscuit. www.livpost.co.uk/i-was-nt-a-t...
If you see this, quote the energy you bring to Bluesky.
Harry McNally@harrymcnally.bsky.social · 2d agoIf you see this , quite the energy you bring to Bluesky
Highlight of an awful match at Abbey Hulton Utd yesterday was Toby, the West-supporting Collie (aka The Greatest Dog in Football), being sent to the stand by the referee for allegedly nipping the ankle of the home right-back. He also had three touches before being removed (1 more than West's No 11).
I love going to gigs and I enjoy playing records but, with the odd exception, live albums are a waste of time.
lil miss big boy@lighter.bsky.social · 5d agoPost your hottest music take. Mine is New Order is better than Joy Division.
I'm not going to celebrate the fact that one in three of the people who could be arsed to vote in the Greater Manchester region are racist filth. I accept the fact that extremist nutters are more likely to vote than any other group, but still, it's depressing.
Tories beaten by Restore, which is basically one aging racist with a Facebook page. The Keminaissance in action.
Owen Winter@owenwntr.bsky.social · 5d agoManchester mayoral results, first round Bev Craig - Labour 47% (+24 vs local elections) Reform 21% (-10) Green 12% (-7) Restore 9% (new) Conservative 8% (-3) Lib Dem 3% (-7)
My second preference vote counts now as anticipated. I like to keep you waiting.
Apparently there are 'still a few boroughs that haven't finished counting'. I'd have good money on Wigan being one of those. It takes a bit longer there.
Harry McNally@harrymcnally.bsky.social · 5d agoWho won the Manc elections ?
That's @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social's famous line, now featuring on official licensed City gear. I hope he's received commensurate remuneration.
Manchester City@mancity.com · 5d agoWe do things differently here 🐝
First West game in the Midland League tomorrow (because Chorlton is somehow in the Midlands now!) and we're headed to sunny Stoke for a clash with *checks notes* Abbey Hulton United.
Read on @quantick.bsky.social's recommendation, and great fun it is too. A riotous tale involving a metal band, a CIA plot, and shenanigans aplenty in the Eastern Bloc. Splendid stuff #BookSky
The furore surrounding the 'Making Plans for Nigel' t-shirt brings to mind Andy Partridge's brilliant tweet, in which he complained that it really should've been Colin Moulding who XTC's fans were harrassing.
Droylsden FC - I reckon this must be the first ever hoolie-related ground closure dished out to a ninth tier club. While the punishment is fully justified, I can't help feeling the net result will just be to attract more of the horrid little scrotes, revelling in the notoriety.
Savinho's "no, I chucked you!" transfer request is easily the most impressive thing he's done in his two full years at the club.
Top of the Pops (28th July 1983). The Lotus Eaters are in at number 25 with The First Picture of You.
One thing you can absolutely guarantee in life. When Labour ministers talk about difficult choices, it's never the rich and powerful that will be taking a hit.
Modern art installation in Heaton Moor, clearly inspired by Marcel Duchamp's 'Readymades'.
I said Richie Benaud on this earlier, but now I'm leaning more towards John Cooper Clarke.
Nanoraptor@nanoraptor.danamania.com · 2w agoYou suddenly get a narrator describing your life and there’s no way to turn it off - everyone can hear it. While shopping, at work, at home, with friends - the voice narrating your every move goes on. Who do you hope is the voice of this narrator?
EFL back three weeks today. There's a current first-choice EFL goalkeeper who cried when my daughter thrashed him in a Stockport Schools' table tennis tournament. I'm not going to name and shame him though because a) he was a really nice lad and b) his dad's even bigger than he is!
The Drunken Duck, Ambleside (a) We've been coming here annually for around 20 years. We're nothing if not creatures of habit.
If Pep decides to take the Italy job and they dominate international football for the next ten years under his guidance, there will still be those who scream "Chequebook manager. Let's see him win the World Cup with San Marino."
Just ordered this ace album on Skep Wax, which consists of fifteen songs about or related to pets, recorded by some of your finest indiepop outfits. Most of these tracks have been played in recent weeks on the esteemed @mickeyundertone.bsky.social MBRS, and there are earworms aplenty.
