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@FootballInT80s Very unfair on Mark Wright. Still young at the time but a great footballing centre half, not at all like Butcher et al. Unlucky to miss out on the WC the following year after breaking his leg in the FA Cup semi-final. Was exposed by van Basten in 88 before really shining in WC90.

40 years ago today: USSR 0 England 1 At half-time Mick Channon and Kevin Keegan aren’t happy with England’s defence but in the second half a lovely Waddle/Beardsley move results in a goal for the former. Love the commentary down the phone from Martin Tyler. Simpler times

@FootballInT80s Surely a fourth consecutive League Cup win for Liverpool here; won in a replay at Villa Park in 1981 against West Ham. Sorry to be a pedant.

On this day in 1984: The 2 Merseyside clubs met at Wembley as Liverpool went for a 3rd consecutive League Cup against Howard Kendall’s resurgent Everton. The game itself finished 0-0 but not without controversy Referee, Alan Robinson missing this handball from Alan Hansen.

@Britpopmemories @uniofeastanglia Pretty sure the NME revelled in the "scene's" failure as it was a Melody Maker/Simon Price thing. I've been to bed since then so I may have that all wrong.

30 years ago this week the NME reported that Romo had died. The student union bar at @uniofeastanglia would be its Waterloo.

@Britpopmemories @shedseven Nothing on page 2 for me, so two from page 1... Bikini Kill with Bis as support sounds good, and then the mighty Prisoners. Wow...what a night that would have been.

Let’s go gigging! I’m sure you know the rules by now, but choose one gig from each page of this 30 year old double spread. It’s a fairly eclectic mix, so you’ll find something you like! I’m going with @shedseven and Tiny Monroe. You?

@MaryLouMcDonald One man's freedom fighter is another man's murdering cunt and all that...

❤️Remembering Martin McGuinness. It’s hard to believe that nine years have already gone by. Martin lived for Ireland and for the people of Ireland. A dedicated Republican activist and leader who gave so much. We loved Martin dearly. We miss him terribly but we always remember him. His legacy drives us towards the day when the sun will rise in United Ireland. 🇮🇪 Ní bheidh a leitheid aris ann.

This is MMA fighter Sean McInnes. When Anne Marie Boyle asked him to leave her alone, he punched her in the face so hard that he broke her cheekbone and her eye socket, knocked her unconscious, and left her with a life-altering brain injury. He was given less than two years behind bars. It would be a real shame if this post was widely circulated and impacted his career in a negative way.

@retrofootballnw Went on to play in that year's World Cup if I remember correctly.

In April 1986, England U-21s took on their Italian counterparts in Swindon. Gianluca Vialli scored this late goal despite the condition of the pitch. Tim Breacker did not approve of the celebrations.

@tsrunseen @ianbrown Valencia is the gig to listen to to really hear Mani's bass way high in the mix, really showcases his work like you dont hear on the recorded tracks.

Tony Wilson interviews @ianbrown My 5 personal fav bootlegs in no particular order are: Glasgow Green 90, Valencia 1989, Copenhagen 1990, Mcr Int 26.6.87, 1993 In The Studio 1&2. What I wish was in existence are Roadmenders 1989, Trent Poly 89, more SC rehearsal stuff

@Britpopmemories @thebandbis @mandarin Oh yes, a refreshing change after listening to Oasis, Bluetones, Shed 7, Cast, etc, from 94 - 96...their music was fun, didn't take themselves too seriously, and were never going to be commercially successful...a breath of fresh air at the time in a similar vein to Kenickie.

Happy 30th birthday to “The Secret Vampire Soundtrack” by Bis. Probably their best known release because of the track “Kandy Pop”. Who bought a copy?

@Crookedman76 @anon_opin The production on Nevermind the Bollocks still makes me think it's a contemporary record and I've been listening to it since around 1993.

@anon_opin The Damned, The Clash, Sex Pistols etc still sound good to this day.

Trip hop has aged incredibly well. Portishead, Tricky and Massive Attack sound great today. Name any other niche time specific genre that doesn't sound embarrassing and clunky 20 or 30 years after its heyday.

@Tony_Scott11 Always thought this was Big Sam taking off Bernie Winters...

On this day 4 years ago 😭

@Britpopmemories @DeadDeadGoodRec Saw them at the brillianttVarsity venue in Wolverhampton around the time of this debut release. I'd swear Shaun's dad, Derek Ryder (is that name right?) was helping them with equipment and stuff.

Happy 30th anniversary to the debut single by long lost Britpop band Sussed. Did anyone buy a copy of “Never Wanna See Your Face”?

@CopaExMachina Das Lieben der Anderen (The Lives of Others).

What’s a criminally underrated movie that you think everyone should see at least once?

@jslovechild I presume this XI will be playing home matches at the Anne Boleyn Ground...arf!

Royalty XI? Marc Hanovermars

@BabaYoungblood Mariska Veres of Shocking Blue. Closely followed by Julie Driscoll and all three members of Sleater-Kinney.

Here are the first 4 ladies in my "GIRL IN A BAND" collection. Who is your favourite ever girl in a band?

@lawyer_memes STFU.

A junior said "Good morning" to me in the elevator. I checked my watch. It was 11:00 AM. I looked at him. "It's almost lunch," I said. "You're three hours late to the concept of morning." He tried to explain he'd been at his desk since 7. I interrupted and told him accuracy matters more than intent. I emailed his reviewer suggesting he take a CLE on time management. He apologized later. I didn't reply. I forwarded the apology to HR as proof of his inefficiency. Greetings are risky. He learned an important lesson. Never speak to a partner in the elevator. Unless spoken to.

@BabaYoungblood I struggle often with American bands, like a lot of them don't translate to me lyrically...but faves include: Shocking Blue - At Home With Sleater-Kinney - No Cities to Love Nirvana - Live at Reading The Doors - The Doors. But I could include all albums by those artists.

My 4 favourite American albums. What are yours?

@stevewallwork @jslovechild I don't recall Princes Park playing in a hooped shirt. Seem to remember them playing in a shirt with a rugby league style V across the front. White with a blue V is what I remember from when Roy of the Rovers put Hamish in a colour strip.

@jslovechild Who’s the best cartoon footballer? Obviously that’s hotshot Hamish. Nowt like a bit of Billy the Fish 😉

We need more players who react like a pouncing puma.

@80s90sfootball England v Holland schoolboys, Fellows Park, Walsall, around 1982ish. First professional match was the Milk Cup Semi Final, Walsall v Liverpool at Anfield. What an experience for a 9 year old from Walsall, those brutalist floodlights on the old Kemlyn Road stand...😲

Friday Evening Question Time: The first match you ever went to? Mine was Brighton v Shrewsbury Town on a cold & grey Saturday back in Nov 1988 when I was seven Over to you.....

@bradybhoyqpr @MVinny69 Damn...beat me to it...the resemblance is uncanny.

@MVinny69 June won’t be happy with Terry.

A day in the life..