I am an Englishman

For he himself has said it, and it's greatly to his credit, that he is an Englishman.. Enjoy solo train travel ..but will fly J or F class at a push

[Merseyside Police @MerseyPolice]

➡️ Today, we have become the first force in the UK to deploy evidential roadside alcohol-testing technology in a bid to detect and deter drink-driving among returning holidaymakers.

Previously, an initial screening test would be followed by the requirement for an evidential sample in custody, potentially several hours later, however, the new evidential roadside alcohol testing allows officers to charge motorists at the roadside for drink-driving offences.

✅ This means that there is no possibility for anyone’s alcohol level to drop while they’re waiting for an evidential breath test in custody.

The new technology is being introduced as part of Operation Take Off, a campaign targeting motorists returning from holidays who may have consumed alcohol before or during their journey home ✈️

The initiative is dedicated in memory of eight-month-old Zackary Blades and his aunt, Karlene Warner, who were killed in May 2024 by a driver leaving Newcastle Airport driving nearly three times over the legal limit.

If someone has been drinking before boarding their flight home, or while travelling, and believes that somehow they can get behind the wheel without consequence, they should think again. We now have the ability to remove them from the road immediately and begin the process of bringing them to justice.

Alongside the new alcohol-testing equipment, we are also trialling new technology to improve the detection of drivers suspected of using nitrous oxide at the wheel.

There is no excuse for drink or drug driving | #OPTAKEOFF

[Stephen Edwards @scouse_scfc]

#OAFC v #SCFC

Calm before tomorrows first 11 storm
Though actually it’s a bit windy here too

[Stephen Edwards @scouse_scfc]

Check trade trophy meets auto glass meets non league

Hopefully helps our u21s but believe the non league clubs view it with the same suspicion as lower leagues clubs did the checkatrade

£5 to get in but the Attendance will be interesting

#SCFC

[Stephen Edwards @scouse_scfc]

Rare visit for Stoke to Carlisle .. only my 4th time here

League , friendly , Checkatrade & today League Cup

#CUFC c #SCFC

[Stephen Edwards @scouse_scfc]

Stokies in Hong Kong Airport

[Football Away Days @FBAwayDays]

Stoke fans with a donkey for Preston away today… 🫏🤣

They put a Stone island badge on it… 🤣🤣

[Stephen Edwards @scouse_scfc]

@potterlytics Depending on the timeframe I see his interim role to be as a supportive sounding board for SS ..rather than his judge and jury , with little or no real involvement with retention , recruitment( as there’s no xfer window )

& Possibly SS good cop , SJW bad cop for a while

[I am an Englishman @Train4toJapan]

@stokecity @scouse_scfc Good riddance

[Stoke City FC @stokecity]

Stoke City has announced that Ricky Martin has left his position as Technical Director of the Club.

Jonathan Walters, who made 271 appearances for the Potters between 2010 and 2017, has taken over the position on an interim basis until further notice.

[Pete Smith @PeteSmith1983]

Welcome back Jon Walters, new Stoke City technical director on interim basis until further notice https://t.co/cD9gNNzlB4

[John Percy @JPercyTelegraph]

Significant news from Stoke City - technical director Ricky Martin has been sacked. Martin has come under scrutiny after 24 signings this season, with the club currently only 3 points above the relegation zone. Big call by the Stoke board #scfc

[I am an Englishman @Train4toJapan]

@scouse_scfc This 👆

[Stephen Edwards @scouse_scfc]

Over use of 80-90s business jargon - 5 Pillars , KPIs etc tho RM never mentioned his own KPIs or if on a PIP ( Personal Improvement Plan)

SS seemed to take the mick out of RMs overuse of KPIs at the fans forum

Disquiet ,you back your man .suggests that wasn’t the reason 2/2

[Stephen Edwards @scouse_scfc]

Supporters will perhaps never know the real reason for Rick Martins departure , supporter disquiet due to league postn blamed on poor xfers , incomplete squad , rumoured player rebellions , interference with training & team selections with players banished to the u21s #SCFC 1/2

[Stephen Edwards @scouse_scfc]

He’s gone …no not Sir Lindsay Hoyle , though he should probably go as well ..

The real news of the day is Ricky Martin’s departure,sacked call it what you want , he’s gone & taken his KPIs & 5 pillocks with him after a disastrous stay as Technical Director #SCFC

[Stephen Edwards @scouse_scfc]

Stoke looking to turn 4 million into 1 Million ( Manhoef ) later
#SCFC

Any outgoings may be as interesting as incomings .. as in another poor season our summer recruitment unsurprisingly produced several players that didn’t fit into any of RMs - Now , Future and Project pillars

[Stephen Edwards @scouse_scfc]

Seems the youth sides now has a ‘ Stoke City way ‘ ‘ Potters performance ‘ standard

Having an identity , ethos & standards is vital & should come from the very top , sadly over many years it’s been difficult to determine exactly what ours is

#SCFC

[BBC News (World) @BBCWorld]

Moment US plane engine splutters flames following bird collision after take-off

https://t.co/WhtAGgTPam

[Stephen Edwards @scouse_scfc]

#Matchoftheday breath of fresh air last night

No time wasting from pundits , no waffle from media trained managers / players avoiding fines & rifts in the dressing room

Just football what mattered ..football ..brilliant , long may the new format continue
@BBCSport

[Josh Whittaker-Vyse @josh_w_v]

So after nearly 20 years at the Club I grew up supporting, yesterday was my last day @stokecity. I’m looking forward to spending Christmas with my family and then looking for something in the New Year. Please DM me with any potential job opportunities.