Phil Coppard

Citizen of Remainia, formerly Europe, Doncaster resident, ex-Chief Executive of Barnsley Council, Gooner, honorary Northerner.

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The only fair punishment for Manchester City would be to strip them of the eight titles they "won" while cheating. Other sports do it, why not football ?

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Hey @ResolutApp , Found one of your credit cards this morning on the pavement in Pollensa, Mallorca. What should I do with it ?

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@Ryanair Three consecutive massive delays EMA-PMI. 2nd July FR6032 from Palma caused by French ATC strike; 22nd July FR6601 from EMA caused by breakdown of Ryanair plane; and now yesterday 13th August FR6602 from Palma again caused by failure of Ryanair plane.

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@Ryanair @PhilippeTabarot @vonderleyen Hey Michael, I know you have a bee in your bonnet about inefficiencies at Air Traffic Control, but you really shouldn't lie to your customers about the reason for delays. FR6602 PMI-EMA yesterday was delayed because of enhineering failure of your plane, not short staffing at ATC.

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Every footballer should mourn the passing of George Eastham OBE, who has passed away aged 88. Very sad news and thoughts with Eastham’s family and friends. Eastham’s legacy is huge as player, campaigner and reformer. He is one of the most important figures in English footballing history. Eastham had a magnificent career, playing for Newcastle, Arsenal and Stoke, and being in England’s 66 squad (receiving his winner’s medal only in 2009 after a campaign to get non-playing members of the squad recognised).
Wonderful left foot, creative and with an eye for goal, Eastham was a class act in midfield or an inside-forward and represented England 19 times.

His influence in football was/still is even greater than those fine achievements. His determination to leave Newcastle for Arsenal in 1959 was delayed by the arcane “retain and transfer” system. Players were treated almost as serfs, poorly paid and unable to decide their future employment as clubs retained their registration after their contract expired. Eastham went on strike before Newcastle finally allowed him to leave for Arsenal in 1960 for £47,500. He was barracked on his return to St James’ Park but provided the perfect riposte with a goal and two assists. Fabulous footballer.

And campaigner. Having got to Highbury, Eastham then went to the High Court and struck a blow for all players by getting major changes to “retain and transfer” in 1964. Backed by @PFA who contributed to his substantial legal fees, Eastham’s success transformed players’ careers and livelihoods. He brought in a fairer transfer system and strengthened players’ rights. He was the English Bosman. And he carried on shining on the field, bringing experience to a Stoke side full of youth. Scored the winner in the 71/72 League Cup final - at 35. He moved to South Africa where he coached young players and stood up to apartheid. I was fortunate to meet him once at an FA event and he was totally absorbing company. George Eastham OBE lived a full and varied life and English football will forever be in his debt. RIP.

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@Nigel_Farage But Nigel, just imagine how angry EVERYONE would be if you were in charge. Perhaps that is the long term plan.

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@andreajenkyns Is this Andrea through the looking glass. Syill tugging at the culture wars playbook. It was the Tories always trying to control what children could and could not be taught.

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@IsabelOakeshott Oh dear, poor Isabel. I can tell you're upset. What is it ? Is it because the country has gone and elected a Labour Government ?

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@IsabelOakeshott Erm .........I mean, you are so much better informed and able to judge this than the Govt. is.

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@RobertJenrick What a silly man. Is this parody ?

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When the Tories were in power, Sharon Graham said she was going to stick to her own knitting. How many pensioners does Unite have in membership ? Are they who she is speaking for ?

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@NikkiHaley Ha, the rest of the world can't afford for Trump to win. What happened Nikki? Did you ever believe what you were saying about him, or did your career become most important?

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@Palomafaith Kmm......

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Hey @BarnsleyCouncil Why no one on duty today to take a Press enquiry ?

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@JakeBerry @TomTugendhat @Conservatives 0h dear, didn't you also back Boris Johnson a few months ago ?

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@MGoodwinFreeman @Conservatives Who cares? You're irrelevant now.