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[Muriel Gray @ArtyBagger]

This is the kind of commentary we need. 👍

[Peter Frankopan @peterfrankopan]

Love this chart from the Atlas substack....

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@TheBurnleyWay I saw enough of his in that game to see the offside/shank Chris Woods too

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@refsupportuk I don’t understand the question either. An act of violent conduct has always been a red card even if the ball is out of play. Journalists not understanding the laws who would have thought it

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@Dazmac1882 Cullen is the glue for us

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@grassrootsrefJa My worry about the first one is that the attacker threw both legs backwards to initiate the contact. First viewing definitely Red but quite uncomfortable looking back

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@Boblordclaret Starmer had a massive majority. Both performed brilliantly whilst papering over the cracks of dysfunctional organisations. See the 1st summer transfer window of Parker’s reign

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Kier Starmer is like Scott Parker. He papered over the cracks and got us promoted. Starmer got Labour elected. Parker couldn’t manage the PL and needed sacking. Starmer needs to be sacked for all our sakes

[Mike Pompeo @mikepompeo]

Within hours of being announced as the nominee to be the U.S. Director of the CIA, I received a hand-delivered message on MI6 stationery congratulating me on my nomination. It was signed simply "C" in green ink. Legendary. I shared it with my son and even he thought I was now cool!

More than that, this note, from Sir Alex Younger, Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service of the United Kingdom, confirmed what I already believed: the work that the CIA and MI6 did together mattered, that the partnership was critical, and that two leaders focused on the mission could save lives and provide tools for our nations to deter our adversaries.

Alex's passing this week brought back so many memories of our time in service together. He flew to Langley to see me the day I was confirmed. We brought our two senior teams together in the UK to plan and coordinate and build in the first several weeks of my time on duty: making clear to them all that this relationship was more than special - it was critical for the security of our two countries.

Alex was a remarkable intelligence partner. When we needed help, it wasn't "let me see;" it was "this matters to you and America we'll get it done." And he and his team always did. I think he knew we would do the same for him and his team and his nation. Many Americans are alive today because of his leadership of MI6, I never knew how to thank him enough.

Alex became a friend as well. In the years since we both left office we would see each other from time to time. He was always so kind, so thoughtful, so smart. His deep love of his country was surpassed only by his deep commitment and love of his family. Decent and proper - and funny as hell - Alex was "C." As espionage requires, he was quiet, not attention seeking. He knew what evil was and he was ruthless in his efforts to crush it with every legal tool at his command. And he knew who his friends were and committed himself to supporting them.

I miss Sir Alex Younger. He was a role model for me and a man with whom every minute I spent was valued and savored. Blessings to you Alex. Praying for you and for your family. Well done and may you rest in peace in His hands.

[Grassroots @Teamgrassroots_]

Please join us in sending well wishes to U14 Burnley Town player Harry who was recently involved in a serious bike accident. This has left him needing to have brain surgery and he is now in a medically induced coma. 😢

We really hope that Harry makes a full a speedy recovery.

#TeamGrassroots #GRF #GrassrootsFootball #GetWellSoon

[Claretsmad @Claretsmad]

Here is who I would start for England https://t.co/VkaVmtUDNy # via @bbcsport

[Kyle Sheldon ⚽️🇺🇸 @kylesheldon]

Is this the best World Cup team photo of all time?

Bravo, Norway 🇳🇴⚔️

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@grassrootsrefJa Wasn’t the suggestion that a player would have to sit out for 2 mins if a goalie goes down?

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@bodenknights Double jeopardy no better promising attack than a penalty so can’t deny it

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Electronic tags on managers in the technical area. They leave during the match - Electric shock. That’ll solve it

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@bodenknights I felt it was a terrible decision at the time so relieved they agreed

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@bodenknights And the envy of every league in the world. Revenue to clubs, production and dare I say product

[Dale Johnson @DaleJohnsonBBC]

Maybe it was fitting that Wolves exited the Premier League with their last goal being a VAR penalty.

It was the first goal they had scored through VAR since May 2024.

And their first VAR penalty since November 2022.

[Dale Johnson @DaleJohnsonBBC]

West Ham + Burnley must start in R1 of the EFL Cup (Aug 7-9).

Ordinarily they would get a bye into R2.

But with England having (at least) 8 teams in Europe next season, 18th and 19th must enter in R1.

This is to ensure 24 teams qualify for R3, leaving 8 slots open.