Liam Riley

[Liam Riley @LiamRiley11]

@Footballtweet Seaman
Neville
Adams
Stones
O’Reilly
Gazza
Rice
Bellingham
Saka/Rashford
Kane
Shearer

[Vittoria @vitt2tsnoc]

Between the bad weather, the winter depression, actual WW3 and an economy being held together by Tesco Clubcard points, God knows we all need a laugh. I promise Last One Laughing delivers. You will laugh until you cry. Please do watch. Here’s Bob Season 1 #LastOneLaughing

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

One of the many reasons why Kevin Keegan is special is that he makes other people feel special, and that's a great gift. Keegan is a footballing great who wears his greatness lightly. He’s King Kev and a man of the people. He's never forgotten his Doncaster roots, indeed is very proud of them, and the work ethic inherited from his father and grandfather, both miners.

A work ethic that propelled Keegan to the top. The great smell of Brut - and sweat. That was Keegan the player. He maximised every last ounce of his talent. That's one of the many reasons he's always been so respected. Another of the many reasons why there is such an outpouring of love for Keegan, and so many messages of support as he undergoes treatment for cancer, is that as a footballer he reached for the stars with his feet firmly on the ground.

Keegan is one of the greatest footballers in English and European history, a European champion with Liverpool, a two-time Ballon d’Or winner at Hamburg, a much-loved Newcastle United player and manager, and whole-hearted in his work with England as player and manager. Diego Maradona asked for his shirt after an Argentina-England game in 1980. Keegan played against Pele, George Best and Johan Cruyff. And yet he’s as down to earth as they come. In fact, he often sends himself up.

He cares for people. I went to interview him once at Maiden Castle, Durham, where Newcastle were training at the time and Keegan was the manager of the Entertainers. He sent a message to say he’d come to the pavilion for a chat when training was finished. Great. I might get an early train home. A member of Newcastle’s staff mentioned that Kevin might take a while because this was a day when fans were allowed in to watch.

He stepped off the pitch, and spent around an hour signing autographs, chatting away, never rushing people, just making them feel special. He dropped to his haunches so he could talk to one kid in a wheelchair, making eye contact, and having a proper chat. It meant the world to this kid that Keegan cared. He reached the pavilion, changed, and gave me 20 minutes of his time. He’s incredibly generous with his time. And there have always been so many demands on it.

He tells the story that his determination to sign every autograph and meet every picture request dates back to a moment when, as a kid, he was snubbed by a Doncaster Rovers player. Keegan had waited after a Rovers game, politely approached his favourite player, and got knocked back. He’s never forgotten the hurt he felt. So he makes sure he fulfils every autograph request – no matter how long the queue.

I hosted a talk with Keegan at the Cheltenham Literary Festival in 2018. He was promoting his autobiography so was obviously going to be accommodating. But, typically, he went above and beyond. Smartly suited, Keegan arrived so early that only the security guy was there. Keegan patiently chatted away with the security guy, asking him about his job, where he lived, just being friendly because that is Kevin Keegan for you. Interested in people. Good to them.

Later, when the talk to the audience finished, Keegan headed into the Waterstones’ tent to sign books. The queue was huge. The Festival was closing for the night but Keegan stayed two hours to make sure everyone had their copy signed or their shirt. One lady had her Liverpool jacket signed (below). Keegan not only signed but had a joke and a laugh and a picture with them all.

On Boxing Day, Keegan was at Scunthorpe United, his first club, promoting non-League football. He joined in the carols and got behind the bar, pulling pints, helping out, spreading laughter. Because that’s what Kevin Keegan does – spreads joy. And that’s one of the many, many reasons people are rooting for Kevin Keegan at this challenging time.

[LaLigaEnNúmeros 🇪🇸 @laligaennumeros]

En esta imagen hay cinco tripletes...
—2008/09: 🇪🇦Barcelona
—2009/10: 🇮🇹Inter
—2014/15: 🇪🇦Barcelona
—2022/23: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Manchester City
—2024/25: 🇫🇷PSG

[Liam Riley @LiamRiley11]

‘It’s the noise, the passion, the feeling of belonging, the pride in your city.’ 🖤🤍

[ToonArmy @toonarmy_com]

Hang it in the Louvre.

[Liam Gallagher @liamgallagher]

“This is it, this is happening”
Tickets on sale this Saturday 31st August (🇮🇪8AM IST / 🇬🇧9AM BST)
Dates:
Cardiff Principality Stadium - 4th/5th July
Manchester Heaton Park - 11th/12th/19th/20th July
London Wembley Stadium - 25th/26th July & 2nd/3rd August
Edinburgh Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium - 8th/9th August
Dublin Croke Park - 16th/17th August

[Liam Riley @LiamRiley11]

@KatharineMerry Men’s 1500m - the needle in the build up, unbelievable race and twist at the end with Hocker winning. Had it all!

🥇 for Hodgkinson and Yee were great too

[Liam Riley @LiamRiley11]

Spain better side, Rice gotta score that header mind #ENGSPA

[Bryan’s Gunn @bryansgunn]

It’s coming…🤐

[Second Tier podcast @secondtierpod]

Every pub at 11am tomorrow:

[A Funny Old Game @sid_lambert]

If you’re agonising over who to vote for today, spare a thought for those who had to determine the December 2006 Goal of the Month winner.

The Impossible Job.

[Liam Riley @LiamRiley11]

Take the win and move on. Weren’t great 2nd half but will get better. Two CBs and Rice very solid. #EURo2024 #England

[Liam Riley @LiamRiley11]

Rabbits in headlights here, Scotland #euro2024

[Newcastle United @NUFC]

It's Black and White. 🖤🤍

Our 2024/25 @adidasfootball home kit will go on sale at 8am tomorrow in-store at St. James’ Park and online.

[Dan Walker @mrdanwalker]

Every #DDay I come back to Harry Billinge ❤️

If you’re tempted to moan about something meaningless or complain today… watch Harry and think about what he, and many others, went through for the freedoms we all too often take for granted.

There aren’t many of those heroes left but they have so much to teach us.

We’ll be playing music to commemorate the anniversary throughout the day on @ClassicFM

#DDay80 #LestWeForget

[Liam Riley @LiamRiley11]

@HLTCO Good problem to have - Based on form over last 10/15 games I’d leave Trafford, Quansah, Dunk, Jones,Toney, Maddison Bowen.

[Liam Riley @LiamRiley11]

Odegaard different class tonight on and off the ball. More heart in the tin man than this Chelsea side mind. #ARSvsCFC

[Joe Riley @joe_riley21]

The more I see of Cole Palmer then more I am convinced that he cuts his own hair