Mat Randles

[Stan Collymore @StanCollymore]

Congratulations to the players, staff and supporters of @SRFCofficial on a wonderful cup run.

Made the town and county proud, took a new generation of supporters on a journey, now's the time to get back to the pinnacle of Non League and beyond.

Brilliant game today 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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[Mat Randles @MattyShambles]

@archiegfcx Do you think maybe it’s been kept at those ridiculous prices to make the money out of the probable 500 plus Rangers fans?

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

Re: that statement by South Yorkshire Police Federation which represents all constables, sergeants, inspectors and chief inspectors within South Yorkshire Police. Policing of games has changed hugely, SYP has obviously changed hugely in personnel and there are doubtless conscientious people there who must be horrified at the content and tone of the Federation statement but clearly, sadly, shamefully, some of the old culture remains.

A read through and reaction to the statement which begins…

“South Yorkshire Police Federation is aware of today’s Independent Office for Police Conduct report into the Hillsborough disaster. The report is a significant waste of taxpayers' time and taxpayers' money.” How heartless and offensive. The Federation should have started its statement with a show of compassion and contrition to the grieving families of the 97 people who died in the Hillsborough disaster.

As for "taxpayers' money", people want to know their taxes are spent on police keeping people safe, not putting them at risk. It's not a “significant waste” of money to have “fundamental failures” (IOPC words) of the police highlighted by a watchdog and naming those who failed in their duties.

“It is not fair or balanced.” What’s “not fair” is that the police tried to blame the victims in 1989. What’s “not fair” is that the families have had no justice. It’s also insulting to the IOPC which spent 13 years on the 366-page report.

“Former police officers - some of whom are very elderly and some who have sadly passed away - do not have any kind of due process or the ability to formally respond to the allegations made in this report.” How callous. Try repeating that line about police officers “some who have sadly passed away” to the Hillsborough families still grieving the loss of loved ones. Was similar sympathy accorded them? No. The families were treated disgracefully after Hillsborough.

“These are opinions of the IOPC essentially being dressed up as statements of almost fact. We emphasise that these are just allegations. Our former colleagues do not have and have not had the right to reply to any accusations.” Stop digging. Were the Hillsborough families given the right to reply to police falsehoods? IOPC reported that 100 more police officer statements after Hillsborough were found to have been amended, making it a total of 327 police officer statements amended. Cover-up writ large.

“They should not face trial by media.” Try telling that to the families who endured trial by sections of the media after Hillsborough.

“It is with this context that we should rightly question the value of this much-delayed report and its multi-million pound cost to the public purse.” Again, thoughtless. Judging by this statement, the Federation focuses on time and money. The families focus on justice.

“This report doesn't help anybody involved in the Hillsborough disaster.” How dare those representing the police presume they – of all people – know what would help the bereaved families? Brave relatives campaign in the memory of their lost loved ones. They are trying to ensure this country never endures a disaster like this again and that the follow-up cover-up is never repeated. Full police accountability would help the families.

This report underlines the importance of the Hillsborough Law which involves “a legal duty of candour on public servants and providing legal aid for victims of state-related deaths and disaster”, the Government says.

The final line of the SYPF statement reads… “Our thoughts remain with all those affected by this terrible tragedy.” Finally. If the Federation had just released this short sentence, and deleted all the preceding self-serving, offensive words, its statement wouldn’t have been so widely criticised. #LFC

[Mat Randles @MattyShambles]

@bwatkiss96 Good luck pal

[Mat Randles @MattyShambles]

@sawdoctors Anyone know stage times for tonight?

[TheLocalBadger @TheLocalBadger]

How about this guys,
15 year old leg spinner Kyle Randles for Stafford CC 2nds this weekend, 23 runs and 5 for 23 vs Penkridge. These are the sort of Hero's we love and promote this hero is the future of our game. Congratulations Kyle. You are our unsung hero tonight mate.

[Mat Randles @MattyShambles]

@IngestreParkGC @cnpgk @MartinCoxGolf Which is the other hole apart from the 7th?

[dave ❄️ 🥕 🧻 @mrdavemacleod]

Ollie Watkins goal with commentary by Alan Partridge #EURO2024 you're welcome

[Mat Randles @MattyShambles]

@Brocton18s Dugouts gonna be a bit quieter!!!!

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@mdcurtin I’ve paid £75 for 8 weeks then last year it was £120 for registration which included all summer training, match fees and club top, think my sons club is doing it right

[Mark Curtin @mdcurtin]

Just booked my 8 year olds cricket for the year… £310 for 12 weeks winter nets and £140 club registration fees! Plus another few hundred quid on equipment… He’s very privileged to have parents who can pay for it, but when will this game become more accessible for all!! 🤷‍♂️🤔

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@LBasener @TheRefereeForum @MarkStubbs99 @refsupportuk Hope he’s ok, I watched a manager at under 8s last week berate the ref because he didn’t give a back pass, I as politely is I could reminded him that wether it was a back pass or not you shouldn’t behave like that towards a 15 year old, he too far too much convincing he was wrong

[Mat Randles @MattyShambles]

@mikemcclean5 Brilliant, I’ve refereed for 25 years and had some amazing games but proudest moment was my son doing his first ones