Ian Caplan

Civil Servant contractually unable to comment on current affairs. So instead it’s mostly Beatles, 90s indie, Leeds United and gardening. A niche Venn diagram.

[Ian Caplan @icap33]

“8 finals to go”
#lufc last won a final 51 years ago.

[Robin Koch @RobinKoch25]

Just not enough and disappointing for our fans at Elland Road. We know that and we will do better again.
8 finals to go!

[Ian Caplan @icap33]

Have been taking my daughter on 400mile round trips to #lufc games for the last few years. She is now nine games and no wins. Please, for all our sakes, can @LUFC just issue a lifetime ban and save us all the misery.

[Ian Caplan @icap33]

Complete nonsense though - we did “show up from the start” (we controlled the first 20mins well); it was the defending like complete amateurs that did for us. Can’t see why Marsch is taking any pride from yet another abject performance #lufc

[Phil Hay @PhilHay_]

Marsch said he had "pride" in the fightback but wasn't happy with the first half. Said that if they "learned one thing it's what happens if you don't show up and aren't ready from the start." #lufc

[Ian Caplan @icap33]

Which bit of reconnecting a city with its football club, transforming also-ran players into internationals, producing thrilling entertainment, proving that ethics & morals still exist in a sport almost entirely devoid of it, does he not think he deserves recognition for?! #lufc

[LUFC Trust @lufctrust]

Our Captain 👊@LiamCooper__ entering the pitch with ear defenders alongside today’s mascot. Showcasing how we make football inclusive for all 💙💛

[Ian Caplan @icap33]

The #beatlesrevolver boxset is an incredible treasure trove. But George Martin telling the strings on Eleanor Rigby to only play vibrato “when you’ve got to something to say” is the most gorgeous musical direction I’ve ever heard #fab

[Ian Caplan @icap33]

Superb new video. Slightly unfortunate timing #taxman #fab

[The Beatles @thebeatles]

WATCH NOW: The Beatles’ new music video for “Taxman” from the ‘Revolver’ Special Editions is now live! https://t.co/DxOhSh0rao
Directed by Danny Sangra, the video features vibrant animations for the iconic song’s new 2022 Mix by Giles Martin. #Taxman #TheBeatlesRevolver

[mikki @mikkicaplan]

Can’t think of a better advert for #WomenInSport than #WembleyStadium tonight! The crowd was excitable&fiercely competitive.. but also #respectful and family friendly. #Thankful my kids got saw this side of sport. Superb end to #womenseuros2022. 👏@Lionesses @WomenEd

[Ian Caplan @icap33]

What a thrill to be a part of that; incredible evening, amazing achievement and fabulous role models. Kids came home absolutely buzzing #Lionesses

[Ian Caplan @icap33]

The greatest there was, the greatest there is and, in all likelihood, the greatest there will ever be

[Paul McCartney @PaulMcCartney]

Thanks for all the lovely greetings and warm wishes for my birthday - Paul

📷 by Mary McCartney

[Ian Caplan @icap33]

My then 6yr old daughter wrote to Bielsa after her 2nd #LUFC game. He wrote back, by hand in ropey English with a signed photo cut from a programme. It’s on her wall.
He connected and reconnected generations of fans with the club and it was brilliant. Deserved a better ending.

[Ian Caplan @icap33]

@JanetHughes Oh, I’m all over it…!!

[Leeds United @LUFC]

🤍 10 years may have passed, but you'll never be forgotten! RIP Gary #ItsOkayToTalk

[Ian Caplan @icap33]

So much to be excited about. But seeing a lot more Billy Preston is right at the top of that list.

[The Beatles @thebeatles]

Watch The Beatles rehearsing “Don’t Let Me Down” at Apple Studios - from Peter Jackson’s original docuseries #TheBeatlesGetBack. Experience the three-part event on @DisneyPlus starting tomorrow.

[Ian Caplan @icap33]

Between this and the Get Back documentaries, I think there’s a real risk of my head exploding before the end of the month.

[Pushkin Industries 🎙️ @pushkinpods]

The official trailer for “Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with @PaulSimonMusic” (11/16) is here! @Gladwell's intimate audio biography is brimming with never-before-heard recordings & insights from #PaulSimon.

Trailer: https://t.co/ywXeOT0I0B

Pre-Order: https://t.co/Bf3BsLyIDU

[Ian Caplan @icap33]

She may be a brilliant world famous author but @Joannechocolat is still Mrs Harris to me and listening to this gave me palpitations that i’d forgotten to hand in my French homework…

[Leeds United @LUFC]

🤍 #LUFC and the whole of football stands with you Josh! Our respect for your courage knows no bounds, an inspiration to us all 🏳️‍🌈

[Ian Caplan @icap33]

My five year old, completely unprompted, just asked Alexa to play Beautiful Night by McCartney and I swear to god my work here is done #parentingcompleted

[Ian Caplan @icap33]

So happy to see @nomadicrevery on great form at St Albans Comedy Garden. His was the last gig I saw pre pandemic and his podcasts have accompanied me on so many lockdown walks in between. Lovely to be back in the real world doing a normal thing.