“Pressure is a Privilege. And if you’re feeling any pressure or weight of expectation, you are breathing rare air, that very few of us get to live inside”.
Unbelievable piece of poetry .
Last year, SEN Radio sacked senior journalist Peter Lalor over tweets that expressed solidarity with Palestinians.
Usman Khawaja, in response, refused to do an interview with SEN in solidarity with Lalor.
As Khawaja announces his retirement from cricket, he leaves behind a legacy that goes far beyond his numbers.
Khawaja was a bloody good cricketer. He won't be ranked among the greats of all time.
But he's been a much better role model than most of our cricketing gods could ever be.
In his retirement press conference, he speaks about the importance of speaking out on issues outside of cricket.
He reiterated his support for Palestine, and called out politicians for sowing hate and Islamophobia.
Sadly, we don't make cricketers like that anymore.
You'll be missed Uzzie. At a time most cricketers prefer to stay quiet, worry about endorsements and shy away from controversies, you walked the talk.
At a time most of our cricketers towed the line of the government, you spoke up even if it meant it made you unpopular in some sections.
On field, you were brilliant. Off the field, you were even better. Happy retirement, Usman Khawaja, you'll be missed ❤️
It’s so uncomfortable yet too familiar watching the attack on Jude Bellingham‘s character because he won’t just smile and be grateful to be playing for England.
Because he won’t contort to fit in the box some want to squeeze him in.
Because he dares to back himself, to know his worth, to do things that are right for him even if it’s different or unpopular.
Because he decided against the Premier League to go from Birmingham City to Borussia Dortmund then Real Madrid. Because his close circle don’t subscribe to being matey to get good PR.
Because adidas made an advert about him. Because he declined doing media duties at the Euros, directly addressed the pile-on he faced, and called out being scapegoated.
Because he didn’t just let people talk “rubbish,” he responded.
Because he is HIM - but he’s just meant to smile and be grateful to play for England.
Check your microaggressions, not Jude Bellingham
Tomorrow Mo Chara is back in Westminster Magistrates Court as the British government's carnival of distraction continues.
Since his last court appearance Israel has murdered another 9,000 Palestinians, mainly children and women.
Over 1,000 murdered whilst queuing for aid, starved due to their siege, whilst pitiful amounts of aid delivered by a sham agency controlled by Israel.
Young children gunned down by snipers as they scramble for a bag of flour.
Whole families, from babies to grandparents, murdered as they huddled in makeshift tents.
The IOF have since moved through Gaza turning what's left of homes, schools and hospitals to literal dust.
Evil beyond any fucking words.
As the British state arms and supports these war crimes they'll have Mo Chara in court in London tomorrow to try to label him a terrorist.....
Come down and show your support/ solidarity outside the court.
If you're in Ireland make your way to Connolly Books in Temple Bar.
British courts have long charged people from the North of Ireland with "terrorism" for crimes never committed.
We will fight them.
We will win.
Free Palestine.
Free the Six Counties.
Tiocfaidh ár lá.
En 48 heures, une Angleterre insoumise émerge à l'appel de Jeremy Corbyn et Zarah Sultana. En 48 heures, 400 000 personnes ont donné leur adhésion. La première condition du succès est remplie : rompre avec le Labour, ses mensonges, son néolibéralisme et la filiation pourrie avec Tony Blair et s'avancer de façon autonome et indépendante. Bravo Jeremy et Zarah ! Bravo les Anglais libres !
Mamdani won. The establishment is in panic.
Billionaires are raising money against him; Trump is ranting; Islamophobes are on the loose.
They know what we know: Candidates who stand boldly with the working class can win not only in NYC, but anywhere.
Let's stand with Zohran.
Israel kills innocent Palestinians. Activists spray-paint a plane. Guess which the UK government calls terrorism | Sally Rooney https://t.co/cABuhYgdg5
At this dangerous moment in history, status quo politics isn’t good enough.
We need new leadership that is prepared to stand up to powerful corporate interests & fight for the working class.
@ZohranKMamdani is providing that vision. He is the best choice for NYC mayor.
Pep Guardiola has implicitly pointed out at the flotilla and Greta, shattering the complicit world into pieces.
And he is right in every word he said. “The next children killed will be ours.”
https://t.co/uS5X5DXzWU
Been a Heinz loyalist for over 30 years but decided to give Branston a go for today's beans on toast. All I can say is WOW. Depth of flavour, texture, sauce consistency - these are the real deal.