Ian Burke

I'm Ian. Writes and talks a bit. Sits on buses for @slower_travel, commentator on @26nillive, Music Ed @aAh_mag, news & sport reporter for @newsintameside.

[Ian Burke @TalkingTurkeyWB]

Series 2 of Slower Travel is here!

First up is the @harrogatebus #36 from Leeds to Ripon, in which I get all giddy about a car park, we meet the world's laziest MP, and a couple of posh old ladies broadcast their holiday plans.

https://t.co/a0IfdN6NlP

[Andrew Simpson @simmo_on_sport]

There has to be flexibility for the FA to be pragmatic within the agreed NLS Regulations.

That's why we've seen a 24-team North West Counties League Premier Division at Step 5 for the past three seasons, for example.

In short, it's a really difficult task.

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[Ian Burke @TalkingTurkeyWB]

@JonnyCrowther @clegg_mc Cheers, Jonny. Pretty sure my technique is called 'absolutely winging it' 😄😄

[Ian Burke @TalkingTurkeyWB]

@TGOTT @MarkCarruthers_ @simmo_on_sport Well, you lot had standards...

[Ian Burke @TalkingTurkeyWB]

Also, £30pm for a one camera broadcast w/ comms from the clubs' own radio feeds. We absolutely won't be taking part on @26nillive at Hyde United.

TV and radio commentaries are two different beasts, too.

It's an amateurish product with a premium price tag.

[The Committee @CommitteeFCUM]

As you may have seen, the NPL have received a huge amount of backlash re their decision to partner up with a streaming service

A statement justifying their decision was released yesterday after criticism from football fans across the country

Let's take a look at it...

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[FC United of Manchester 🟥⬜⬛ @FCUnitedMcr]

📰 CLUB STATEMENT

The club has opted out of the Trident Leagues’ new scheme which will see kick-off times moved to accommodate live streaming of matches.

Our full statement can be read on our website: https://t.co/kwAdTmLhmK

#WeAreStrongerUnited

[The Scarf My Father Wore @countyscarf]

✍️ NEW ARTICLE: 20 Questions: Hyde United 🔴

A short trip along the M67 to discover a little bit more about County’s Northern Premier League neighbours

Link below ⬇️

https://t.co/lzetJEDQ0c

RETWEETS appreciated 👍

#HydeUnited #StockportCounty

[England's Barmy Army 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🎺 @TheBarmyArmy]

This is absolute perfection 🤣

[Ian Burke @TalkingTurkeyWB]

@CharlieBunyan That's rich coming from someone whose tag goes off if they leave Tameside.

I'll have you know I've also been to Leigh, Bury and even Bolton.

[Ian Burke @TalkingTurkeyWB]

@26nillive tuning in today from my old pew at Penlee Park for Penzance v Elburton Villa.

[Mike Pav @CharlieBunyan]

Sunday, Sept 14, @hydeunited Heritage Open Days walk around Ewen Fields and surroundings, looking at the area and the club's history going back to 1885.
Meet 1.45pm at the Active Tameside sign outside the leisure pool, Walker Lane, for a 2pm start.
https://t.co/DvwHh8iTuq
#HODS

[Andrew Simpson @simmo_on_sport]

🧵 Thread on the #EmiratesFACup

There are loads of questions asked at this time of year about the FA Cup, so I figured I'd put the answers all in one place.

Have I missed any? Let me know.

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[Football in Luxembourg 🇱🇺 @LuxembourgFooty]

It's here.

Your complete 2025/26 BGL Ligue guide.

All the teams, players, signings, formations, and a potentially comically inaccurate prediction of the league table.

Storylines, fun facts and more.
🧵THREAD ⤵️

[Ian Burke @TalkingTurkeyWB]

Good to see Stringer Bell turning out for the Tigers today. Long way to come from Baltimore.

[Hyde United FC 🐯 @hydeunited]

The Tigers Line up today at Mossley:-

Mersin
Pratt
Ditchfield
Dyson
McMahon
Hall
Scanlon
Jones-Griffiths
Rawsthorne
Redshaw
Makoli

Subs
Malumo
Taylor (GK)
Trialist A
Stringer
Bell

[Ian Burke @TalkingTurkeyWB]

@TGOTT @grok @simmo_on_sport Deary me 😂

[BBC Archive @BBCArchive]

#OnThisDay 1984: George Michael and Morrissey discussed a recently published book about the legendary Factory band Joy Division, though only one claimed to be a genuine fan of their music.

[Nige Tassell @nigetassell]

Two sleeps.

[Hyde United FC 🐯 @hydeunited]

Our mascots this afternoon Joe Holland and Callum Strong 🐯

[Sanny Rudravajhala @Sanny_Rudra]

26th Dec 2020 ➡️ 19th April 2025 🤯

Want a job in sports media?

Then stop solo-vlogging and bedroom-streaming and start non-league volunteering!

Most clubs will be delighted for the help and ideas and you get real-life experience!! 1/2

#nonleague #buryfc

[Ian Burke @TalkingTurkeyWB]

Easily the best interview I've ever read about pesto. New Mclusky stuff sounding bob-on, too.

[falcotronic @shit_rock]

hello there wednesday. here is an interview I did with the quietus and a new song/video which they tell me is 'embedded' in the piece. I like this song a lot - if you don't I can't help you x