David Smith

[David Smith @davesmith4547]

@markrecine80 @JokesWithMark @Staff_Gatehouse Yes mate not bad Flo moved out with her other half in May😁 Madge still struggling with her knees!!! You all ok in general? You still going the game?

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

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.

[Stoke City FC @stokecity]

George Eastham OBE: 1936-2024

We are immensely saddened by the passing of club legend George Eastham OBE at the age of 88.

[Danny Baker @prodnose]

Squeeze currently on headline tour in the States which has renewed its love affair with them. As it should. As we all should.
https://t.co/zaB6a7GTRb

[A Funny Old Game @sid_lambert]

It’s Jimmy Greenhoff’s birthday today.

So here he is scoring on the finest playing surface in English football history…

(👍🎥 @forgottengoals)

[Stoke City FC @stokecity]

Over 250 appearances in red and white, one scintillating strike against Blues and 78 years young today.

Sending birthday wishes to City legend, Jimmy Greenhoff.

[Lou Macari @LouMacari10]

Many thanks for these kind words Ian, mind you I was trying to keep my birthday quiet 😄

[Carl Recine @carlrecine]

If you’ve got a couple of minutes please watch and listen, it might help #MentalHealthAwareness

[Norwich City FC @NorwichCityFC]

𝗔𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗯𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁.

Check in on those around you.

#WorldMentalHealthDay | #YouAreNotAlone | @samaritans

[Paul Weller @paulwellerHQ]

That's Entertainment ft. @noelgallagher

[brownbear @brownbearband]

𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬
The brand new album
Out March 17th
Pre-order from Tuesday

📸 Gabby Secomb-Flegg

[Danny Baker @prodnose]

Brazil looking good now but up against pretty slack opposition. 4-0!
South Koreans watching back home must be envying their kin up North right now. They would have had this game replaced by the test card & marching music and told later they won 5-4.
#BRAKOR

[Sportsbet @sportsbetcomau]

You’ve been Souttar-struck ⚡️ #AUSvsDEN #Qatar2022

[David Smith @davesmith4547]

If Carlsberg did the coolest guitarist I think he might win

[John Hawksworth @Hawksworthgolf]

Best bit of commentary I’ve heard on sky 🤣🤣

[The Who @TheWho]

There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people. ~ Howard Zinn
We stand by the people of Ukraine at this particularly harrowing time as we will stand for all who's freedoms are violated. ~ Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend

[David Smith @davesmith4547]

#ScrapTheJobsTax: Scrap the proposed rise in national insurance this April - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/pTqX8RwK8K via @UKChange

[Tim Burgess @Tim_Burgess]

Brilliant. We ❤️@KirstyWark

[Stoke City FC @stokecity]

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