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🎥 Anthony Taylor's ref cam from last week's Tyne–Wear derby. A fascinating insight.

@babykav So sorry for your loss Ant, thinking of you and your family at this sad time. 💔

Yesterday I lost my mum 💔 It’s was sudden and unexpected and has left me broken inside. A few years back our relationship was strained and I lost those years with her. I sit here now regretting every second and wishing I could have that time again. Gona miss you mum, love you x

@AintreeRaces Mick fitz.

Quiz Monday 🙌🏼 Who rode Rough Quest to victory in the 1996 Grand National?

@CraigRigby13 @Everton 😂

David Moyes on tonight's defeat to Bournemouth.

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RT @David_Ornstein: 🚨 Ethan Nwaneri travelling to France after Arsenal authorised 18yo to complete Marseille transfer. #AFC attacking midfi…

Channel 4 is trolling Donald Trump 😂

Just please fuck VAR off, it's ruining the game! 🤦🏼‍♂️

👏 33rd minute tribute Everton supporters’ groups are inviting fans to join in an applause when the clock ticks to 33:00 in memory of Stephen Jones, who tragically lost his life in a road traffic accident on Christmas Eve. Stephen, from Bootle, was a devoted dad to his eight-year-old son, a lifelong Evertonian and a grassroots football coach who made a positive difference to so many in his community.

The story of Carlos Keiser, the footballer who never actually played football. Carlos Henrique Raposo, known as Carlos Keiser, was a Brazilian footballer from the 1970s to the 1990s. Except there was one problem: he didn’t have the ability to play at professional level. Growing up in Rio de Janeiro, Carlos dreamed of being a footballer. He had the physique, the confidence and the look of a pro. He even passed through the youth systems of Botafogo and Flamengo, but quickly realised his talent wouldn’t get him there. So he changed the objective. Instead of scoring goals, Carlos set out to sign contracts, collect wages and live the lifestyle of a footballer without ever stepping onto the pitch. His methods were simple but effective. Whenever he joined a new club, he would immediately pick up an “injury”. Sometimes he even paid youth players to hurt him in training. With no modern medical scans, it was almost impossible to prove otherwise. He stayed in excellent physical shape, took part in fitness sessions, and avoided any drills involving the ball. Off the pitch, he relied on charm, befriending influential players, coaches and agents who would recommend him to other clubs purely on reputation. He even staged fake phone calls, pretending to speak with European clubs or famous players. Phones were rare and expensive in Brazil at the time, which made the act believable. On one occasion, when he was named as a substitute and forced to warm up, Carlos panicked. To avoid playing, he started a fight with fans in the stands and was sent off before the match began. He claimed he was defending the manager and was rewarded with a pay rise. Across a 13 year “career”, Carlos signed for 11 clubs including Botafogo, Flamengo, Bangu, Fluminense, América and Ajaccio. He never scored a goal. He never completed a full match. In an era with no internet and no social media, he used his fake career to party, meet women and build a reputation. Today, he works as a personal trainer and his name lives on as one of football’s most unbelievable stories.

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Join us at @alanstubbs_6 tomorrow from 12:00 tomorrow as we welcome @stubbsy_6 💙 @ALANMYERSMEDIA will be hosting a FREE question and answer session as we hear from our first of many Everton legends.

🎶🔵 Jingle Bells, jingle Bells, jingle all the way, oh what fun it is to see Everton win away. 🎄 Goodnight, Toffees.

Behold, a clip from one of the best examples of comedic misunderstanding ever committed to film, in my humble opinion. Good day.

Delighted to announce our first event at Moody Blues on Sat 6th Dec An afternoon with Alan Stubbs and Alan Myers - see link to bookings skiddle.com/e/41622987 @alanstubbs_6 @ALANMYERSMEDIA

Delighted to be involved with this great new venue for Evertonians! Pre-match, will be a great atmosphere and food to set you up for the match! 💙

Gary Speed, fine player and even finer human being, passed away 14 years ago today. On Saturday, Everton unveil the Gary Speed Memorial Bench at Hill Dickinson Stadium before the game with Newcastle United, who he also represented with such distinction. The bench bears the message: “IN MEMORY OF GARY SPEED, EVERTONIAN, CAPTAIN, LEADER 1969–2011. A place for what is often unspoken. A place to sit, share and listen.” The “talking bench” is one of a series introduced across the UK. In the words of @Everton, it’s “a simple but powerful way to encourage conversation, tackle loneliness and isolation, and signpost people to mental health support”. Via a QR code to programmes delivered by Everton In The Community. “As part of the Club’s commitment to the Premier League’s ‘Together Against Suicide’ pilot, trained @EITC staff will be based in the area around the bench before every home fixture. Supporters who wish to talk, seek support, or learn more about the services available will be able to approach staff confidentially and without appointment”. The bench, which has the full blessing of Speed’s family, was proposed by @EFC_FansForum as “a meaningful and positive legacy in Gary’s name”. Everton add that it's "a permanent space for reflection, conversation and connection - and a reminder that no Evertonian ever has to struggle alone". #EFC

Reached out to @modelturnstiles to see if he could make a replica of Michael’s post for my dad. Absolutely overwhelmed by the finished result😍 Damian also kindly refused payment so instead will be making a donation to @EITC instead. Please rt and follow Thank you Damian💙💙💙