Michael Watkins

Cardiff City fan, enjoy watching all sports and eclectic taste in music.

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

🪖 What does a war do to a teenager who then spends 20 years in football dressing rooms?

🎙️ Henry Winter sits down with Falklands veteran and former striker Phil Stant for FC Camisa and The Winterview.

🎖️Phil says things here his fellow veterans have never heard him say. Contains graphic descriptions of war.

Watch now: https://t.co/UGvlx0Sc6q

[Michael Watkins @mkwat1927]

Wow Wakefield 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[mat harrington @matthew230784]

@Aneurinleisure @southwalesargus
@walesonline
Can everyone of my followers please share this and ask your followers to share it please these children are being taken for a ride.

[KVC Westerlo @KVCWesterlo]

Over to you, Cameron 🎤

[Michael Watkins @mkwat1927]

@KVCWesterlo Congratulations Cameron see you over there soon 💪🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[Michael Watkins @mkwat1927]

Where’s wonderwall now? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[Michael Watkins @mkwat1927]

Earnshaw on commentary is car crash 🙈

[Michael Watkins @mkwat1927]

@Omarikellyman @CardiffCityFC Class good luck to you been brilliant 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Michael Watkins @mkwat1927]

@TonyRivers1927 These two got it bang on 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Tony Rivers @TonyRivers1927]

Ear candy

[Michael Watkins @mkwat1927]

@ZCymru He still pick Mark Harris

[Michael Watkins @mkwat1927]

Bellamy got it wrong with is subs cost us the game 🤬🤬🤬😤

[Carl/The Farm @thefarm_carl]

What a brilliant idea, an interactive music heritage tour devised by @TheFarm_Peter if you scan the QR code you get a playlist relevant to that club curated by the DJs that were there. I love it when history is brought to life. And what a fantastic launch, I saw some old mates.

[Michael Watkins @mkwat1927]

@AwayDays_ Grow up ffs

[PurelyFootball ℗ @PurelyFootball]

🗣️ Andy Robertson: "I need to start with a confession. Not many things bug me, but if there's one thing that does, it's the idea that my story is a football fairy tale.
I know when people say I'm some sort of Cinderella Man that it's meant as a compliment.

I appreciate that, but to be totally honest, it doesn't feel like one, because it isn't true.

No magic wands have been waved in my direction, I didn't win some kind of lottery to land a spot on one of the biggest clubs in the world. The reason why I'm a Liverpool player is the same reason why I'm captain of my country: I've worked my bollocks off to get where I am, and by doing that, l've been able to make the most of whatever talent I have.

Why does this matter? In truth, it doesn't matter to me as an individual. It probably doesn't matter to my family, either. It only matters because there are God knows how many little Andy Robertsons out there. Kids who are struggling to convince people that their talent deserves an opportunity. Kids who just need a break to get to wherever they deserve to be.

l've never wanted to be a poster boy, but if I'm going to be a poster boy for anything, it should be this — if you don't give up, and if you carry on believing in yourself when others are doubting you, you can make it. You can show that you are good enough."

[Scott Johnson @roathboy]

🚨 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ALERT! 🚨
Now Cardiff FINALLY have a good manager, I’ve been desperate to speak to him, but he’s a man in demand, so I had to wait my turn. I must be the first person to not ask about Pep or his dad either. All. Cardiff. Everything. https://t.co/hMh8wGC0S4

[Macsen @FawMacsen]

PLAY-OFF TRANSPORT 🚉

@transport_wales will be running a direct service all the way to Holyhead after the matches in March.

This is often the number one topic during fan meetings so really pleased we've been able to make it happen.

https://t.co/61Cgl6qKw9

@WeAreFSACymru

[Adonis Storr @theadelites]

During the fire at Valley Parade in 1985, Terry Yorath was helping to evacuate supporters, including his own family.

When he rushed to the directors' lounge to warn people there to get out, the fire blocked his exit and he had to jump through a window to escape.

There is a heartbreaking irony that the worst tragedies can bring out the best in people. Terry ran towards danger that day to save his family and to help others. It is moments like this that really show you who a person is.

RIP Terry Yorath a #LUFC #BCAFC and Welsh legend. Thoughts are with his family and friends.

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

Brian Barry-Murphy is one of the best young coaches around. Interview with him on taking inspiration from Pep, Poch & Moyes, working with Palmer, Rogers & Delap, his famous father & inspiring a strong group of kids and older pros at Cardiff City #Bluebirds https://t.co/coOnQaLVum

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

Gary Speed, fine player and even finer human being, passed away 14 years ago today. On Saturday, Everton unveil the Gary Speed Memorial Bench at Hill Dickinson Stadium before the game with Newcastle United, who he also represented with such distinction. The bench bears the message: “IN MEMORY OF GARY SPEED, EVERTONIAN, CAPTAIN, LEADER 1969–2011. A place for what is often unspoken. A place to sit, share and listen.”

The “talking bench” is one of a series introduced across the UK. In the words of @Everton, it’s “a simple but powerful way to encourage conversation, tackle loneliness and isolation, and signpost people to mental health support”. Via a QR code to programmes delivered by Everton In The Community.

“As part of the Club’s commitment to the Premier League’s ‘Together Against Suicide’ pilot, trained @EITC staff will be based in the area around the bench before every home fixture. Supporters who wish to talk, seek support, or learn more about the services available will be able to approach staff confidentially and without appointment”.

The bench, which has the full blessing of Speed’s family, was proposed by @EFC_FansForum as “a meaningful and positive legacy in Gary’s name”. Everton add that it's "a permanent space for reflection, conversation and connection - and a reminder that no Evertonian ever has to struggle alone". #EFC