Patrick Smidmore

Somwehere inbetween angry young man or grumpy old man! Tweets are my own views. If sensitive, mentally fragile or easily offended please unfollow. Simple!

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

All three dedicated their lives to serving the Royal Navy and their country. Our thoughts remain with their families, friends and colleagues at this difficult time.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

It is with great sadness that we can confirm the deaths of Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson and Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher of 846 Naval Air Squadron, and Petty Officer Owen Green of 845 Naval Air Squadron, who died in Devon during routine training activity on 3 June.

[Patrick Smidmore @patricksmidmore]

Absolutely gutted to hear the news that Lily-Mae was one of the three killed in the Merlin crash. Thoughts remain with the families of all three.

[Patrick Smidmore @patricksmidmore]

I didn't expect anything other than an England win and they are clearly the better side. But I think @WelshRugbyUnion XIII are doing well against the England XVII considering. #6Nations #ENGvWAL

[Patrick Smidmore @patricksmidmore]

@bbc5live Sure Shot by the Beastie Boys. Opens with a dog barking and an absolute banger from a legendary outfit. Get it on the mix tape!

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I think I missed the memo. When did we go from pronouncing Claudia (Claude-iah) to Clowd-ee-ah? Is it different for a storm? Thoughts @ClaudiaWinkle ?

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@theGLC If you know you knows! Who will be next...?

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South Africa are the better side though. Just a young referee way out of his depth.

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Office for the afternoon. Just a shame it is being ruined by some shockingly poor officiating. #fiveminutesoffame #abouttherugbynotthemaninthemiddle #RSAvWAL

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@HistoryTigers @LeicesterTigers Happy Birthday to the colossus of a man. A legend both on and off the paddock.

[Leicester Tigers History is on Bluesky + Instagram @HistoryTigers]

JULIAN MARTIN WHITE

Born on 14 May 1973, Julian White arrived at @LeicesterTigers as a well travelled tight-head in New Zealand, Wales, Saracens and Bristol. He would make Welford Road his home for nine seasons.

[Patrick Smidmore @patricksmidmore]

Happy Birthday to the big man! Absolute legend on and off the pitch. @OkehamptonRFC @Albion_RFC @hbmagpies @bridgendravens @Saracens @BristolBears @LeicesterTigers @EnglandRugby @lionsofficial

[Patrick Smidmore @patricksmidmore]

Easiest days pay ever for @NickyAACampbell on @5liveSport today. The look of despair on his face as the Karen's and melts get so worked up about Nike reimaging of the Saint George's cross on the new @EnglandFootball kit. Pandora's box has well and truly been opened! #laughing

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Is it any wonder that Italy have improved since their water/tee carrier is a proper Roadman and Naughty Boy? @Federugby #6nations #thegentlemen

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@ExeterChiefs Not surprised at the score a fully professional side are putting on a side that unlike the Army Rugby Union have day jobs in our oldest military service. Especially if you can sin bin and keep 15 players on the pitch with no advantage to the other side. What's the point?

[Patrick Smidmore @patricksmidmore]

@ExeterChiefs Friendly or not what a stupid rule or agreement. What's the point? You get binned for foul play and there is no advantage to the opposition and the player gets a breather. No learning takes place in that situation. What next, a power play where you can have 16 on the pitch?

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Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant Hapus! Happy St. David’s Day!

[Patrick Smidmore @patricksmidmore]

Late for food tonight so ventured to Yummy Kitchen in Crickhowell. Changed hands and changed name and food was shockingly poor. £8 for chips and curry sauce. Dried cardboard chips with bitter aftertaste and curry sauce with consistency and flavour of water. Won't be returning!

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@daviesvfl1900 Then I look forward to the 2027 Touch Rugby World Cup. Not.

[Patrick Smidmore @patricksmidmore]

Why is this taking so long? Nothing in that just a rugby incident if you could even call it that. Never a yellow card! Think the game is officially dead. #ENGvWAL #6Nations