John Ludden

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A message from mum. She would like to thank everyone for coming to help say goodbye to Johnny at the funeral. Also, to say thanks for everyone who donated to the Multiple Myeloma charity for which we raised £400. Johnny would have loved the day, many tears but also a few beers❤️

@PaulDevine70 @blackrodblue Street fighters Paul who will do anything to win. Theirs isn't a shirt it's a flag and makes them fanatical to the cause. Possess great talent though, some greatest ever, di Stefano Maradona and Messi

@blackrodblue @johnludds what's your thoughts on this? When researching your book did you gain anything about their mentality?

Thugs on the pitch, zero class afterwards. Made up they lost.

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@empirepub1 Thanks mate

@johnludds It's been great John and I enjoyed the new teams making history. I don't think many of us could pinpoint Cape Verde on a map before June. Glad you're on the mend mate 👍

Absolutely loved this world cup. For personal reasons it kept me sane, but it's had everything. For me the highlights, Cape Verde, a footballing magical tale. All night long with England in the Azteca, & Messi's last dance. Forget the garbage around it still a beautiful game.

So ends the summer football fix. Now roll on the proper stuff...

Spain well deserved that. Congratulations, champions of the world.

World Cup halftime show predictably dreadful. Bring back Bruce Forsyth at the 1974 FA Cup final

''Live is life!'' could do with Diego this game.

Who would ever have thought the highlight of the 2026 World Cup final so far would be the Muppets ripping it up. Only in America...

Long live the Muppets!

Nice to see Upper Mill brass band performing the Spanish national anthem

Trump's bullet proof glass is some wall but i reckon Messi could still beat it.

@LuciaRiverFan Hope you win!

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Much prefer a cup of bovril and a read of the programme!

The great Mario Kempes looks well.

Loved the bbc piece on Lamine Yamal. Some talent this kid.

I think the final is going to be pretty dramatic tonight, maybe not a footballing spectacle more likely the opening 20 minutes of Saving Private Ryan. I fancy Argentina to nick it.

@GaryJon69378372 One of those films i could easily watch again

@johnludds A great script from the incredible Robert bolt aswell. Imagine having to write a full script which is essentially a middle aged court room drama in,not old English,but definitely different English.

A Man for all Seasons on BBC2 now. What a wonderful movie. Great acting and writing. Just drips with class. A young John Hurt amongst it all being a right piece of work!