Prof Tim O'Brien

I’m not saying I’m boring - but - the lengths some people go to so they can avoid speaking to me on a train. This is taking it to a new level...

I like it when good things happen to good people ... #Arsenal #Champions

@mpvine That guy on the tattoo came 842nd in the local Donald Trump lookalike competition

Daft apeth father and daughter.

@Keir_Starmer Shocking, Kier, shocking. Thanks for raising this.

Football should bring people together, not shut them out. For the first time since the competition began, fans won’t be able to watch the Champions League final for free. That’s not right. This is bigger than wanting to watch Arsenal in this historic final. It’s bigger than one club. Hardworking people shouldn’t have to fork out for a subscription to watch this match. I urge TNT Sports to reconsider and make the final next Saturday free to watch.

@russell_kane @leonburton I've met Russell. Was on his radio show. He has a generous spirit, was friendly and funny.

@leonburton What? where????

I've been very fortunate over the years to meet many well known people. Russell Kane was one of the rudest.

Job done. More to come #Arsenal #AFC #Champions

@ichoosemag I learned to swim there. I'll come back and swim there

Moseley Road Baths has secured a £9.27m Heritage Fund grant, completing a £16m funding package to restore the Grade II* listed Edwardian baths. Plans include reviving the iconic Gala Pool, creating a wellbeing hub and gym, adding new accessibility features, and transforming the historic site into a major community, culture and events destination ahead of its anticipated 2028 reopening.

@Bozzers I learned to swim there. Glad to hear this news

Sun is forecast. Pride is tomorrow. AVFC have the cup and MOSELEY ROAD BATHS IS SAFE after years of uncertainty. This is such a huge win for the people of this city. For our heritage and our communities. Thank god - what a boost! birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/whats…

@llewelyn20 Fact

@Doctob Ha, that's just the glass Tim and you well know this...

Well, there we are.. Happy half term Friday, you beautiful, bouncing people.

@MrTeece_ There's a CPD opportunity for a grifter here - teaching teachers how to flap their arms while teaching

I'm guessing not schools. They will just have to crack on, maybe open a window, if it still works.

@LouisDunford Really pleased for you Louis. It was a pleasure to meet you at the training ground.

Have a butch! #1 iTunes still 👀 louisdunford.lnk.to/TheAngeliTunes

@NewHeadteacher 4 great pubs within staggering distance?

In other news we have finally moved house and I can’t describe the difference it has made to us as a family already. Absolutely love living more out in the countryside and 4 great pubs within walking distance helps too! This is what I work for!

@Danielfloyd1981 I knew Jose Reyes. This is a beautiful message

I hope Alex Manninger, Jose Antonio Reyes, Kevin Campbell and David Rocastle are looking down on these joyful scenes at Arsenal Football Club. This is for you.

@dkarbass And what a pleasure it was to work with you when I was at the club, Danny

Everyone's got a story. I became an Arsenal fan at 17 when I got invited to Colney on trial. I knew the team was special and went to Arsenal.com to see who was in the squad and what players were in the reserves as I'd be training with them. I signed pro a year later, in 2003, and that season the team went unbeaten. A lot had happened that season - I moved to across a big ocean to London, I began my professional career, I got to see Arsenal's Invincibles play weekly in the league and all the cups. I even found myself training with the first team every so often. It was such a special time. At 18, I probably didn't grasp it - what I did grasp was how incredibly focused and determined that team was. I learned about winning, blocking out noise, and fighting to the end - always fighting to the end. After the first season I just thought that's how it was - we just didn't lose in the league. Every year since that season, I always see the first loss of the season as a "damn, guess we won't go unbeaten this season" moment. Over the years, I watched friends I'd played with go on to be superstars; many played in World Cups, one even won it. I became a scout for Arsenal, saw us leave Highbury (a place I had grown so oddly close to despite my brief association with it) and move into the Emirates. The players I knew eventually retired or moved on, yet the support never faded. We won the occasional cup here and there but the league continued to remain out of our grasp. When Mikel was announced coach, I was a year into my third stint at the club - this time building our recruitment and performance tech. I'd worked closely with our recruitment team and Edu to build a platform that would help make our decision making better and faster. A year later, I began working closely with our performance team and Tom Allen specifically to help look after our own players even better. That eventually evolved into a platform that provides workflows for sports science, analysis, medical, nutrition, the coaches and more. I grew close to the incredible operators that ensure the team is ready to rock and roll each week. I watched us come close - celebrating our wins but ultimately feeling the heartbreak as we fell just short several years in a row. Last night, we did it. It's been 22 years since I moved to London at 18, and 22 years since we were last crowned Premier League Champions. I've seen what this club means to people all over the world and know how lucky I am to have represented the club as a player, a scout, and in my last role, someone getting to work with and alongside the team that ensures the best XI players our club has to offer represent us each match day. I'm now just a fan again, but am so proud of everyone that helped bring that trophy back to North London - and am honestly just so happy.

@stoneman_claire All praise to the stairs

THEY’RE BACK 🙌 BLESSED BE THE FRIDAY STAIRS

@DaveBrfc1875 @Rovers ... and a signed shirt

Hi @Rovers you seem to keep plastering our faces over your emails and whats app are we entitled to a free season ticket as payment please thanks 😅

@DaveBrfc1875 @Rovers Do the right thing. Season tickets

@vicgoddard Congratulations to Doctor Goddard

We have a (proper) Doctor in the house as of today! Proud of my boy!

@CalumRaasay I'm sure you will have had a great time

Just got home from our round trip of Ireland. 18 days with our 11 month old baby and dog. Here’s our route. What a trip! 😮‍💨

@dsprimed or your cervical vertebrae #Headbanger

I'm off to a gig with my son shortly. It's metal. If I'm not at work tomorrow, I've broken a limb!