James Reading

One off the bucket list. What a gent. @paulwellerHQ #paulweller @PaulWellerNews

@TheAthleticFC Bowen?

Thomas Tuchel has told England’s attacking players — apart from Harry Kane — that their attacking numbers have fallen below expectations this season. "The pure numbers of our players on the wing and wherever — except for Harry — are not the outstanding numbers we would normally expect." More from @JackPittBrooke ⬇️ bit.ly/4bWsPr9

@OllieHolt22 It’s tough not to write in hyperbole when writing for the Daily Mail, but does this happen in other countries? Let the manager manage

If Jude Bellingham's left out of the starting line-up in the USA, Mexico and Canada this summer, it will go down as the greatest act of self-sabotage in England’s World Cup history. Column here: dailymail.co.uk/sport/football…

@PaulEmbery Price of beer to then? Plus everyone having sky television and buying beer from supermarkets. Social media doesn’t help either.

When I was growing up, pubs would often be rammed until closing time (not so much during the week, but certainly at weekends). The bell for “last orders” would usually spark a rush to the bar. These days, even the most popular pubs seem to start emptying out around 8.00-9.00pm, including on Fridays and Saturdays. Has anyone else noticed this phenomenon? Is there a reason for it?

@1607WestEgg @henrywinter Well said. The problem is when we don’t have the ball.

Liverpool fan here. TAA has won very few caps in 8 or 9 seasons as an international. He's never nailed down a regular spot. Yes, he's an incredible passer but his defending never improved. I want my fullbacks to defend. I feel he was actually let down by Liverpool's coaching staff. Unlike early Ashley Cole, who faced similar criticisms for his defensive vulnerability, TAA never improved that side of his game. By Euro 2004, Cole had.

Still can’t believe that England are going to the World Cup without arguably their best passer. Watching fringe candidates labour at Wembley highlights even more the nonsense of Alexander-Arnold’s omission. He’s a game-changing option from the bench. If you have pace out wide in Gordon/Rashford and Saka/Madueke/Bowen and want to launch a quick counter, TAA can deliver. If England are in a shoutout, he can deliver. Risk/reward. #ENG

@TheCinesthetic Funny how the biggest critiques of authors have never written anything

Andrew Garfield says he recently watched the Harry Potter films for the first time, but added: “we shouldn’t be putting money in the pocket of inhumane legislation right now through she that shall remain nameless.”

Jamiroquai performing “King For A Day” at Tops Of The Pops, 1999

@ajb_79 Teddy ‘I grew up a West Ham fan’ Sheringham.

Sheringham is doing what all of the other supposed legends of the club should be doing and using his voice. Would be good if the others followed suit and called the club out for the shambles it is #thfc

@bbcquestiontime To think this show once had Christopher Hitchens.. Martin Amis.. Germaine Greer.. Shame they’ve been replaced by Keith Talent.

“People should be able to… enjoy a pint of beer, take their kids to the football, but they can’t” Businessman and TV personality Tom Skinner says people have “no money” despite working “every hour”, and Labour are “smacking” businesses when they need “more support” #bbcqt

@westhamnetwork Mike Newell.

Who in your opinion is the worst West Ham striker we have signed ?

Here is the news on the Bob Monkhouse story . This is absolutely shameful of the BBC and their production company. Share this far and wide so people understand what a disgraceful and sad world we are becoming #bobmonkhouse #jokes

Have you watched The Manosphere with Louis Theroux on Netflix? As the Dad of a 17 year old son, I think @jimmycarr is spot on. What do you think?

@RealTimVine If both Spurs go down, who will call in to Talksport?

This has been on my mind. As a neutral who would you rather be? 1. A Spurs fan and this season they get relegated. 2. An Arsenal fan and this season they don’t win any trophies. Spurs and Arsenal fans obviously can’t answer this.

@UTDAlex8 @ARobery Unlike Scholes, he doesn’t get rested. He’s played 50 games already this season. Scholes was rotated with Veron, Butt etc. Rice alongside Keane, Beckham & Giggs would undoubtedly also be world class.

🚨Paul Scholes on Declan Rice: “I don’t see him as a world-class player. He’ll only be remembered for those two free kicks against Real Madrid. Since then, he hasn’t done anything particularly special. He lacks big-game impact and mostly just runs up and down the pitch.”

@MichaelGreco2 West Ham fan, but shame what’s happened to Chelsea. No characters generally, but they have particularly lost their identity. Rosenior seems like Potter 2.0

I think this would be an incredible move but these owners won’t appoint it because Cesc and John won’t be their whipping boys. No manager with any substance is gonna be controlled by these idiots, who know NOTHING about football.

@TheCinesthetic Face. A year before Lock, stock but far more gritty and a great soundtrack. @steviewads @robertcarlyle_ @lAMLenaHeadey @PhilDavis6 @Longpigs youtu.be/556sMREyQM0

What movie is 10/10, yet hardly anyone has heard of it?

A Bronx Tale (1993) doesn’t come up enough when people talk about great debuts, and it’s wild considering how confident De Niro is behind the camera. That pull between a father’s honesty and a gangster’s charisma feels real the whole way through.

@ExtremeFootbal4 You’ve misspelt possible.

It's impossible to hate Paul Gascoigne.

@ATRightMovies @Nostalgia150360 Insomnia.

What's Al Pacino's most underrated performance?

@henrywinter He’s the best ever in the whole world, until the opposition have the ball. Stoke on Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Ben White's return to the England fold after his lengthy self-imposed exile borders on the insulting to Trent Alexander-Arnold, who continues to be overlooked by Thomas Tuchel at right-back. Reece James injured, Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier retired internationally and now the withdrawal of Jarell Quansah (seen as right-back cover by Tuchel). And Alexander-Arnold still not called. Real Madrid's right-back in the Champions League. A player whose passing can change games. A tournament shootout penalty-taker. White drafted into squad because of injury to Quansah. Be interesting to see the reaction of England fans - let alone Alexander-Arnold. White has to explain why he turned his back on England for three and a half years. Expect some skilled FA video content. Gareth Southgate said in March 2024 that White had indicated to him that he didn't want to be considered for England. There's always been speculation about a fall-out between White and Southgate's assistant Steve Holland (Southgate denied this). Tuchel clearly doesn't rate Alexander-Arnold, a situation that gets ever stranger. White obviously a more defensive full-back; can get forward but lacks Alexander-Arnold's impact. He did well when coming on for Dani Carvajal against Atletico last night. Made Vinicius Junior's second goal. Harvey Barnes, who has one cap, comes in for the injured Eberechi Eze for the squad to face Uruguay on Friday and Japan on March 31. #ENG

@sid_lambert @stusfootyflash Our bad was our forward line when you cross back to the left back?

It’s the 30th anniversary of Julian Dicks’ left foot unleashing the fury vs Man City at Upton Park. “Pint of Thunderbastard please, guvnor...”