Guy Lodge

Director Kivu International - supports locally-led policy change

[Cricketopia @CricketopiaCom]

“I think he was unquestionably the best cricketer.”

~ Sir Don Bradman on Sir Gary Sobers

[Cricinfo @cricinfo]

Garry Sobers, an allrounder like no other 🐐

[Wisden @WisdenCricket]

While playing for Nottinghamshire in 1968, Sir Garfield Sobers became the first player to hit six sixes in an over in a first-class match 👏

An iconic cricketer ✨

[simon hughes @theanalyst]

RIP The Greatest all rounder.

[Harsha Bhogle @bhogleharsha]

The greatest to have played cricket. #SirGarfieldSobers.

[Jacob Tanswell @J_Tanswell]

John McGinn has scored in the Premier League, Europa League, Champions League and now add the World Cup. Another wonderful moment in a career full of them.

“He’s been the talisman in every team he has played in. He’s a winner. He is absolutely adored by every fan he’s played for.” #AVFC

https://t.co/PeFT5SZjjp

[Mike Pompeo @mikepompeo]

Within hours of being announced as the nominee to be the U.S. Director of the CIA, I received a hand-delivered message on MI6 stationery congratulating me on my nomination. It was signed simply "C" in green ink. Legendary. I shared it with my son and even he thought I was now cool!

More than that, this note, from Sir Alex Younger, Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service of the United Kingdom, confirmed what I already believed: the work that the CIA and MI6 did together mattered, that the partnership was critical, and that two leaders focused on the mission could save lives and provide tools for our nations to deter our adversaries.

Alex's passing this week brought back so many memories of our time in service together. He flew to Langley to see me the day I was confirmed. We brought our two senior teams together in the UK to plan and coordinate and build in the first several weeks of my time on duty: making clear to them all that this relationship was more than special - it was critical for the security of our two countries.

Alex was a remarkable intelligence partner. When we needed help, it wasn't "let me see;" it was "this matters to you and America we'll get it done." And he and his team always did. I think he knew we would do the same for him and his team and his nation. Many Americans are alive today because of his leadership of MI6, I never knew how to thank him enough.

Alex became a friend as well. In the years since we both left office we would see each other from time to time. He was always so kind, so thoughtful, so smart. His deep love of his country was surpassed only by his deep commitment and love of his family. Decent and proper - and funny as hell - Alex was "C." As espionage requires, he was quiet, not attention seeking. He knew what evil was and he was ruthless in his efforts to crush it with every legal tool at his command. And he knew who his friends were and committed himself to supporting them.

I miss Sir Alex Younger. He was a role model for me and a man with whom every minute I spent was valued and savored. Blessings to you Alex. Praying for you and for your family. Well done and may you rest in peace in His hands.

[Stan Collymore @StanCollymore]

12 football clubs have won both trophies.

Aston Villa
Liverpool
Manchester United
Real Madrid
Ajax
Bayern Munich
Feyenoord
Internazionale
Juventus
Porto
PSV Eindhoven
Chelsea

[Aston Villa @AVFCOfficial]

Iconic.

[John McGinn @jmcginn7]

Good morning villains 💜💜 🏆

[Stan Collymore @StanCollymore]

Congratulations to the players, staff and supporters of Aston Villa Football Club.

UEFA Cup Winners 2025-26

England's 4th club to win the European Champions Cup and UEFA Cup.

[Stan Collymore @StanCollymore]

Kick Off minus 30.

[villareport @villareport]

📲 Emi Martínez on Instagram:

“See you in Istanbul, Villans.” 🤩

[Stan Collymore @StanCollymore]

Congratulations to the players, staff and supporters of Aston Villa Football Club.

UEFA Europa League Finalists 2025-26

[Rebecca Terzeon @RTerzeon]

Many congratulations to Mr. Chewe Munkonge on his appointment as the Mayor of Oxford! 🇿🇲 🤝 🇬🇧 https://t.co/kw9D4PnaIG

[Guy Lodge @g_lodge]

Great to see JAP's role in the successful role out of e-voucher acknowledged by MOA PS Mr John Mulongoti. Over 1m farmers successfully received inputs ahead of time. Thanks to @UKinZambia for their support to JAP. https://t.co/xAYlVx2yxz

[Gordon Brown @GordonBrown]

My thoughts are with the families of the 457 courageous and patriotic British soldiers who gave their lives in Afghanistan and who served in some of the most dangerous places in the world.  Their contribution will never be forgotten.

[Guy Lodge @g_lodge]

@RogerGough2 @IainDale Great choice

[Derek Jeter @derekjeter]

Hard to believe it’s been 10 years!

[Aston Villa @AVFCOfficial]

Rest in Peace, Gary.