Paul Magee

When Sir Bobby Robson completed his final chemotherapy session in 2007, his oncologist Dr Ruth Plummer pulled him to one side. Her department was outdated, a new cancer unit had been planned, but there was no money to equip it. Did he know anyone who could help? He took it home to his wife Elsie. She backed it without hesitation, and the phone calls started. A committee formed, and the idea emerged — use his name, build a charity around it. Bobby wasn’t comfortable with it at first. But once his name was attached, there was no going back. The target was £500,000 by summer 2008. The launch at the Copthorne Hotel was an immediate success, with Des Lynam, Bob Wilson and Jim Rosenthal all showing up out of nothing but goodwill. Seven weeks later, they’d raised £560,000. Today, the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation has raised over £20 million for cancer research. Legend. ❤️

@Matt5cott @MajorGowen_ He’s an Arsenal fan he’ll be playing for throws and corners. He actually looked 10 x quicker than any Arsenal player did taking them last Sunday

@MajorGowen_ He takes the (foul) throws.

Keir Starmer playing football has all the mobility of Norman Wisdom on Ketamine.

I made a rare appearance in Parliament today, but only so I could stage a walk out to make sure all the attention was on me. #pmqs

@G1959Gary @Katie_Lam_MP My point is the audacity of a Tory MP making a song and dance about it !! Grok !! Still a pointless waste of time Brexit !! Never change on that one 😜

@plodderblue @Katie_Lam_MP Yes and they got voted out Truss got replaced Brexit made no difference to the number of European doctors You are still missing the point Why do we train people to be doctors and then not give 52% of them jobs I don’t care who’s in government it’s a stupid policy

Doctors trained overseas are 2.5 times more likely to be referred to the medical regulator for malpractice. It's totally insane that the NHS is prioritising overseas doctors over our most talented medical graduates. It's a terrible deal for doctors and patients alike.

@G1959Gary @Katie_Lam_MP 🤣🤣🤣. You know the Last govt brought loads of doctors in on cheaper wages. Qualifications from the medical school of La La land . All the Europeans left - qualified at Madrid, Paris , Munich etc 🤷. Now on Farmers etc where do I start - with the rocket scientist Truss 🤣🤣

@plodderblue @Katie_Lam_MP lol they acted quick enough on putting taxes up, stopping pensioners warm winter payments, putting benefits up and ruining farmers lives 😉 Once again this is about giving UK doctors jobs they have qualified for instead of bringing people in from abroad who are less qualified

@G1959Gary @Katie_Lam_MP the current govt is not acting quick enough but they are not doing worse in any way. You know as well as I do every Public Service has been fkd over . The NHS relies on foreign workers but sadly the ones with the suitable qualifications left - another Brexit benefit

@plodderblue @Katie_Lam_MP This isn’t about retention it’s about not employing 52% who trained it the UK and instead bringing in less qualified people from abroad. Keep saying the last government caused it and then doing nothing different or even something worse isn’t really working is it ?

@G1959Gary @Katie_Lam_MP In all fairness pal it’s been like this for years and it’s nothing new . She should know !! . Like every public service . retention is a major problem due to shit wages and the last govt caused it . Whilst they still import into NHS it won’t change so she knows the remedy .

@plodderblue @Katie_Lam_MP I think you are missing the point

@GBUnitedx Strange that !! He hates City as well. Must just be a shite ref

🚨🚨 Referee Stuart Artwell, who oversaw Manchester United's game against Bournemouth on Friday night, has officiated 24 Manchester United matches across all competitions. A review of the numbers reveals that United players were given 2 red cards, while opposition players received no red cards. Additionally, United players received 46 yellow cards compared to 8 for the opposition. Manchester United's results in these matches were 5 losses and 5 draws. This dude is a big Man Utd hater

@Simon_Nixon All that interests him. Fkn money

Is he okay?

@BroadcastMoose Cringe cringe and cringe again. Pathetic !!

Home fans sing North London for Ever prior to kick-off

Superb stuff from @rayan_cherki on Sunday. Maybe the Arsenal cry babies will think about their own players in this fixture - m.youtube.com/watch?v=kk2xXk…

@Matt5cott @mamuciumfc Bit harsh that pal . I love the little Shitbag 🤣🤣🤣

@mamuciumfc Right-oh, mate. 👍

"Dirty little shitbag" i do often wonder why Matt is unemployed, sacked from newspapers and Talksport...it's an absolute mystery.

It is so difficult to understand why Trump launched his Iran operation - an op so clearly damaging to US national interests, the global economy, Ukraine and the US’ closest allies in Europe and the Gulf. Then there is this….

The Iranians were clearly right that Trump’s announcement was designed to manipulate markets - though it would appear for the benefit of the Trump syndicate rather than the good of humanity…

@Matt5cott Hi Matt still a bit bitter. ? I rewatched the game this morning in a totally sober state and It was noticeable how you played for set pieces . The time you took over them as well , Rodri bossed Rice and we danced around you in that second half . Need to up your game pal !!

This is important work. It demonstrates: a) Guardiola is not what you think he is; b) Manchester City will go to inordinate lengths to win (hmm); c) Manchester United are hilarious; d) KSE care more for the balance sheet than the trophy cabinet; and d) “Arteta out” is suicide.

In praise of Abdukodir Khusanov. The Manchester City centre-back turned 22 only last month, is still developing his game, still ironing out mistakes, but increasingly impresses with his speed, athleticism and determination. Also his simple but effective distribution and love for the physical fray. At Wembley, his sprint back to dispossess the breaking Kai Havertz was pickpocketing at pace. Khusanov did well in the Carabao Cup final as he gradually got to grips with Viktor Gyokeres. Still prone to a rash challenge. He took out Gyokeres but the booking didn’t faze him. Re-focused on winning his duels for the next hour. His character has never been in doubt. On his City debut in Jan 2025, he didn’t speak the language and had had only two training sessions. He made two early mistakes, gifted Chelsea a route to goal and was then booked for fouling Cole Palmer. But he got on with the game and his career at City. “Our Uzbek warrior” the club calls him. Good scouting. City recruited him from Lens for £33.6m after he’d played only 31 games. Also great initial scouting by Lens when he was at Energetik-BGU in Minsk. Khusanov still has elements to improve, especially in aerial challenges (he’s 6ft 1in), but looks to have many of the strengths to mature into a top centre-half. And he is only just 22. Khusanov is in competition with some heavyweight names such as Ruben Dias and John Stones (when fit). Josko Gvardiol was playing well before suffering a tibial fracture to his right leg. Gvardiol better at left centre-back where Marc Guehi has landed successfully. Gvardiol also plays left-back well (where Nico O’Reilly, who prefers, is flourishing). Nathan Ake, 31, partnered Khusanov at Wembley. Guardiola has outstanding options at centre-back, great role models for Khusanov to learn from. Guardiola Also academy graduate Max Alleyne. Khusanov can also play right-back. He seems very humble. Khusanov had to be encouraged by Foden, Haaland and Donnarumma to go across to take the acclaim of the City fans at Wembley. Almost bashful. Nothing diffident about his defending, though. Khusanov looks a big prospect for City. #MCFC

@Matt5cott 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Get him in the bin with Cech and Almunia and Mannone and Fabianski and Szcezsny and all the other Men In Gloves over the years. Please just give me a goalkeeper in future. Please.

NEVER, EVER BUY A GOALKEEPER FROM CHELSEA EVER, EVER AGAIN. 🔴⚪️

@MiguelDelaney They have now !!

A curiosity to this final is that Arsenal haven’t actually lost to City in three years independent.co.uk/sport/football…

The Nico O’Reilly Final! Absolutely brilliant that a local lad has written his name into the history books. Big congrats to Pep and everyone associated with @ManCity. 👏🏻 Enjoy it to the full! 🙌🏻