Nick 💙

Born n Red, 3 wonderful children, Wife's the soulmate, ST in the East Stand, Manchester is a great place to live. 🏔214/214

[Nick 💙 @NickRed68]

@billburr Cmon you watch baseball

[ITV Racing @itvracing]

🏆CHRISTMAS DAY WINS THE BETFRED DERBY🏆

Incredible. A 50th British Classic for Aidan O'Brien✨

#ITVRacing | @WhelanRonan

[Sky Sports Cricket @SkyCricket]

Matt Henry's delivery stays low and Jacob Bethell's Test comes to an end with the bat! ⬇️

Wait for that side-on angle... 👀

[Cllr Natalie Oliver @CllrNROliver]

On the shores of Normandy, before dawn broke on June 6, 1944, thousands of young men stepped from landing craft into a storm of gunfire, uncertainty, and fear. Many would never see home again. Yet they pressed forward, not for glory, not for recognition, but for something greater than themselves: the hope of a freer world.

D-Day was more than a military operation. It was an extraordinary act of courage carried out by ordinary people who answered history’s call. They crossed a sea into chaos so that future generations might live in peace. Their sacrifice was measured not only in lives lost, but in dreams left unfinished, families forever changed, and futures willingly surrendered for the sake of others.

Today, we pause to remember those who ran bravely toward danger. We honor the fallen, the wounded, and the survivors who carried the memories of that day for the rest of their lives.

The freedoms we enjoy were purchased at a profound cost. May we never forget the bravery shown on those beaches, the price paid for liberty, and the debt of gratitude owed to a generation that changed the course of history.

Lest we forget ♥️

[🇾🇪Utd Before Fergie🇾🇪 @UtdBeforFergie]

@Fasn_Designs @ManUtd @manutdirishreds @Richard7Hill

[Warrington Wolves @WarringtonRLFC]

FT with @ResultingIT

A hard fought win at home 👊

[Manchester United @ManUtd]

Rasmus Hojlund has joined Napoli on a permanent transfer.

Everyone at the club would like to wish Rasmus all the very best for the future ✊

[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 Manchester United reach agreement with Atalanta to sign Ederson. Price for 26yo midfielder €40.5m fixed + €4.5m of potential bonuses. Personal terms in place on 4+1yr deal. Must still do medical & all parties plan to complete early July @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/OgkmPEYVg7

[Phil Caplan @scratchingshed2]

The light is further dimmed in the #rugbyleague press box with the desperately sad loss of the wonderful John Kear. Ever engaging, encouraging, erudite and a font of knowledge. Always magnanimous in his incredible wins and a wonderful story teller. We'll all miss him terribly.

[Sheffield Eagles @SheffieldEagles]

Sheffield Eagles are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Head Coach John Kear.

One of rugby league’s most respected and influential figures, John joined Sheffield Eagles in 1997 and will forever be remembered for leading the club to one of the greatest upsets in the sport’s history. In 1998, he guided the Eagles to a famous 17-8 victory over Wigan Warriors at Wembley Stadium, securing the Challenge Cup for the first time in our history.

After three seasons with the Eagles, John took charge of the merged Huddersfield–Sheffield side in 2000 before embarking on a successful coaching career across several clubs in the sport. Among his most notable achievements was his spell with Hull FC, where he guided the club to Challenge Cup glory in 2005, overseeing their victory over Leeds Rhinos in Cardiff.
Over the course of his career, John also held coaching roles with Wakefield Trinity, Batley Bulldogs, Bradford Bulls and Widnes Vikings. Earlier in his coaching journey, he led Bramley and Paris Saint-Germain and also spent time as an assistant coach with Wigan Warriors.

John’s standing within the game that he was entrusted with coaching at international level, leading France in 1997, England at the 2000 Rugby League World Cup and Wales from 2014 to 2025. His contribution to rugby league, both domestically and internationally, will be remembered for generations to come.

Across a coaching career spanning more than 700 professional matches, he earned a reputation as a passionate leader, outstanding communicator and tireless ambassador for rugby league.

He later received The Rugby League Writers and Broadcasters Association 2025 Merit Award winner, for services to the sport and its presentation in the media, as well as an Outstanding Contribution Award at last season’s Rugby League Awards Dinner following his retirement last year.

Everyone at Sheffield Eagles is saddened by John's passing. He will always be remembered as the coach who delivered our finest hour and as a man whose passion for rugby league touched countless players, staff and supporters throughout the game.

Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with John’s wife Dawn, his family, friends and all those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Rest in peace, John.

[Tanya Arnold @tanyaarnold]

John was one of the nicest men I knew, he was on such great form at the weekend, loving the challenge cup as he always did. He’s been so supportive of so many of us, I’ll miss that huge smile and the big hug I always got when I saw him. Thoughts with Dawn and the children.

[Paul Cooke @pcooke06]

Rest in eternal peace boss.
You gave me the greatest rugby league day of my life, for that I’m indebted to you forever!
One of the very few I stay in touch with from our great game, thanks for all your help and advice, I’ll miss our chats ❤️
Love to Dawn and all the family ❤️

[Rugby Football League @TheRFL]

A true Rugby League man - John Kear

[Rugby Football League @TheRFL]

The RFL today pays tribute to John Kear, who died suddenly on Sunday afternoon returning north from Wembley, having been part of the BBC’s commentary team for the Challenge Cup Finals

Our thoughts and condolences are with John’s wife Dawn, his family and friends

[Jonathan Davies CBE @JiffyRugby]

Devastated with the news of John Kear passing. He was in great spirits at Wembley on Saturday as usual. . A true gentleman and a proper RL man RIPJK❤️my sincere condolences to all family and friends.

[Warrington Wolves @WarringtonRLFC]

Warrington Wolves are extremely saddened to hear of the passing of John Kear.

All our thoughts are with his family and friends at such a sad time.

[Paris Saint-Germain @PSG_inside]

🏆 BACK 2 BACK 🏆

[Nick 💙 @NickRed68]

That's a penalty

[Nick 💙 @NickRed68]

Where's the review and replay not good

[Scott @5_cOttley]

Going to #Manichester 2morrow & have huge hopes of the remaining Roses + Peter Hook as the “Supergroup” safe in the full knowledge it’ll be Clint Boons dog, the Hardcore Uproar weird voice guy, someone who once sold 808 state a pork pie & a triangle player from Paris Angels.

[Carl Anka @Ankaman616]

Shooting from that angle is unwise but Havertz understands you're suppose to empty the clip and leave it all on the field in a Cup Final.

If you want to win you have to score. If you want to score you have to shoot whenever the opportunity presents itself.