@LittleDoctorVic Utterly dumbfounded that after the heroism of the last few years in particular there is even a debate about the nurses. Embarrassing doesn’t even come close to how this government will be viewed in the eyes of history. The nurses deserve every bit of what they are asking for.
.@bridgestonegolf sent me a “Walk it in” limited capsule that celebrates the famous birdie putt Tiger walked after during the 2000 PGA Championship.
Love the VHS-inspired packaging — and all of it can be yours.
Just RT and be following. I’ll pick a winner tomorrow.
2nd Major Giveaway 🔔
It's a Philly Special! We're giving away one of these limited-edition Callaway staff bags - here's how to enter:
- Repost & Like this
- Follow @PGATSS, @CallawayGolf + @odysseygolf
That's it!
.@CallawayGolf created a Chrome Tour major series around Philadelphia symbols for next week’s PGA — Broad St, the Liberty 🔔, Ben Franklin and Philly-shaped soft pretzels.
Just need to RT and be following to win a dozen. I’ll DM the winner on Sunday.
Extremely well done Annie, what an amazing achievement……Annie ran today’s London Marathon to raise money for Citizens Advice Guernsey. Many congratulations Annie and thank you 🤩 🏆🏅🌟🏃♀️👟
Every useful idiot who's used their platform to glamorise and normalise child transition, especially those with a young fanbase, should be made to read this horrifying article.
'One of the biggest revelations from the recordings is how these clinicians acknowledge performing unproven, seemingly experimental treatments—only it appears there is often no protocol being followed, no formal research being conducted, and no ethics-board approval being sought...
'[One clinician] said that she sometimes felt like saying that both she and other WPATH clinicians were making it up as they went along: “Because I feel like we’re all just winging it, you know? And which is okay, you’re winging it too. But maybe we can just, like, wing it together.”'
https://t.co/dW4xXKUzOY
“I just want to come in and be brave and play the way I know.” So says Alex Scott, the Bournemouth midfielder called into the England seniors for the first time. He’s only 22 but it’s been quite a journey for the childhood Spurs fan to get here, sitting at Hotspur Way this afternoon, chatting away excitedly before England training.
“Six years ago, I was playing non-League football for Guernsey FC. I wasn't even sure I was going to make it as a football player. So to now be in the England senior team, it's a dream come true.”
You fully appreciate Scott’s youth when he talks about his fondest England memory. “The tournament I remember properly would be the 2018 World Cup where it was very successful, and England not too far away from winning it.” He remembers the hope when Kieran Trippier gave England the early lead against Croatia in the semi-final in Moscow. “That was the one where I feel like everyone was dreaming. Trippier scored the free-kick and you're watching it with your friends, your family, drinks are flying everywhere.
“We all watch the tournaments growing up as kids. That's where you want to be. If I impress and show what I can do, I'd love to be on that plane in the summer. It can be a daunting experience to come into the senior team for your first time, but it's important I show the ability I have.”
Scott showed his ability and versatility in winning the Under-19 Euros in 2022 and then the Under-21 Euros this summer, on that occasion mainly alongside Elliot Anderson in central midfield. “I prefer playing as a No 8. I feel like I can do a bit more of everything. I've played 6 before in the Euros, I was a little bit deeper and Elliot was further forward.
“We just understand each other very well. In the summer, the way we'd play it suited each other quite well. We knew when he was bombing on that I’d sit back and likewise when I’d push forward, he knew when to sit. He's an unbelievable player. Everyone has seen what he's done in an England shirt and a (Nottingham) Forest shirt as well shows the level he's at.”
Scott also looks to La Liga for inspiration: Pedri, Barcelona’s elegant midfielder, and Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid, who he trains with at Hotspur Way later today. “Pedri is probably one of my favourite players in the world. Jude may be a bit more advanced (positionally), but these are the type of players that I look at, especially growing up. Jude's the same age as me, but it feels like he's been around for 10 years. They've been doing it at the top level for so long now and won countless things for their clubs. Both are top players and you try and learn from them. Declan Rice as well.”
He has an England inspiration closer to home. Maya Le Tissier, the Lionesses defender, is his step-sister. “Growing up, we'd fly over every weekend together. She'd have her games for Hampshire and I'd be playing for Southampton as a kid. It took a lot, especially for our parents, the amount of money they were paying and the amount of dedication they put in to dream to be footballers. She's flying for Man United and for the Lionesses as well. So, I couldn't be prouder of her.”
After being released by Southampton, Scott played for Guernsey FC and was then signed by Bristol City. “I had a great time at Bristol City where I suffered no injuries whatsoever. Then you finally get your dream move to the Premier League (to Bournemouth for £25m in 2023) and as soon as you go in, you're out for two, three months (with a knee injury). That was tough to take. Then, almost since then, it's been injury on injury (meniscus). Then I go and break my jaw, the third last game of the season.” Scott wore a mask at the Under-21 Euros.
He's only just turned 22 but has matured quickly at Bournemouth, becoming more tactically disciplined. “At Bristol City when I was 18, 19, I had a lot of freedom on the pitch and then I signed to Bournemouth in the Premier League and the tactical stance on things is a whole different world. It took me a while to adapt. I found it tough at first. I learned a lot more about the game. My defensive capabilities now are a lot better than what they were back then.”
He clearly loves life at Bournemouth. “The whole family culture at Bournemouth is massive, we're all in it together. It shows this season how we started how close we are on the pitch and off. Even away from the training ground we're meeting up, going to lunch, going for coffees.” And Scott now dreaming of the World Cup #AFCB #ENG
Everyone at Guernsey FC is bursting with pride as Alex Scott earns his first senior @England call-up! 🇬🇬🏴
From starting out here on our island to representing England at the highest level — what a journey! 💚
Proof of what talent, hard work and belief can achieve. 👏
From grassroots in Guernsey to the #ThreeLions squad 🦁
The story so far for @AlexScott_7 �From grassroots in Guernsey to the #ThreeLions squad 🦁
The story so far for @AlexScott_7 �From grassroots in Guernsey to the #ThreeLions squad 🦁
The story so far for @AlexScott_7 �From grassroots in Guernsey to the #ThreeLions squad 🦁
The story so far for @AlexScott_7 💫
🚨🏴 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 | Alex Scott (22) has been called up to the England senior team for the very first time! 🌟
Big moment for the Bournemouth midfielder.
I cannot begin to express how much I appreciate and respect Jets QB Justin Fields for opening up like this. Not an easy thing to do, and it’s 10x more challenging as a professional athlete:
“I'm going to get pretty vulnerable right here. This week I found myself in my closet crying on the ground, lying down. … I was praying over and over.”
(🎥 @snyjets)