Mike Wild

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Mike Wild

Mike Wild

@MikeBfpo

Devonian schooled in Wales. Rugby old fart with a full CV of *used to be* at club & CB level behind me. All views my own, I think

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Mike Wild
Mike Wild@MikeBfpo·
@afneil Barnsley Bytes back! Must be a slow news day!
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Andrew Neil@afneil·
Wow. £500,000 in funding for AI in Barnsley to make it our first “Tech town”. That’ll have them shaking in their shoes in Silicon Valley. Why is the BBC fronting this state propaganda instead of exposing it for the pathetic performative nonsense it is? BBC viewers deserve better. Barnsley deserves much better. @OneShow
Liz Kendall@leicesterliz

Barnsley: the UK’s first Tech Town. This Government is making technology work for all, to build a better future for all.

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Mike Wild@MikeBfpo·
@paultreu @dylmjack It was really only Scotland that saw 7s as a pathway for young players to become senior internationals and even then budget constraints led to the Team GB hybrid that no-one seems to care about! Especially now UK has lost their tournaments.
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1+1=5@paultreu·
@dylmjack I understand the reasoning behind Team GB, but I’d love to see England, Wales, and Scotland back on the Circuit. I can't imagine a World Series without Kenya and Ireland.
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Mike Wild@MikeBfpo·
@sharrond62 Coldplay will play two songs, "Yellow" and a new one called "Red"!
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Mike Wild@MikeBfpo·
@BBCMOTD Ref had no choice. His reaction to conceding the free kick was petulant, so 2nd yellow.
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Match of the Day@BBCMOTD·
Was the referee right to send off Camavinga? 🤔
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Mike Wild@MikeBfpo·
@ccurts2 @SBarnesRugby Back then you qualified by where you went to school, irrespective of your nationality. Clive Woodward represented Welsh Secondary Schools whilst attending HMS Conway in Anglesey!
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Mike Wild@MikeBfpo·
#BORvTLS Iooks a cop-out by Dickson to award a 20min red for what looked a straight red, dangerous play, head high, no mitigation!
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Mike Wild@MikeBfpo·
@ChampionsCup now impossible to defend any attack from set piece on the 10m line without a try being awarded. Every game at least 5mins wasted whilst refs award series of pens to attacking side before the inevitable try. Defenders better off allowing try wide then restart!
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Mike Wild@MikeBfpo·
@afneil Whilst RFA ships are owned by the MoD they are crewed by merchant navy, so technically not a warship. In effect we had nothing to back our bravado!
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Andrew Neil
Andrew Neil@afneil·
We can all see him, John! His illegal ships sailed through the Channel yesterday unmolested. You and Starmer vowed to stop illegal Russian oil tankers using the Channel. Two 'shadow fleet' vessels were off Britain's south coast yesterday, escorted by a Russian warship (frigate Admiral Grigorovich). All the Royal Navy could rustle up was a lightly-armed support ship (RFA Tideforce, an auxiliary tanker) which could do no more than watch them head for the Black Sea as they passed Dover. So much for your government’s promise to 'go after' the sanction-breaking ships 'even harder'. All mouth and no trousers.
Lizzy Buchan@LizzyBuchan

John Healey tells Putin: “We see you.” He says threats to the UK’s undersea cables won’t be tolerated

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Front Row Rugby
Front Row Rugby@FrontRowRugbyXV·
A lot of youngsters won't remember this man as a player. But let me tell you, kids, this man could play! He was a great player.
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Mike Wild@MikeBfpo·
@SBarnesRugby To me the TMO should only get involved when the ref asks them to. So if no call to check then get on with the game!
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Stuart Barnes
Stuart Barnes@SBarnesRugby·
It is forwards but how many `more forward' passes were not called? And who wants TMOs calling a halt for every narrow call? The decision is right, it's also, in a broader way, wrong....do you want TMOs or not?
Dunleavb@Dunleavb

@KarlBrophy I disagree - hands not moving backwards/across the body at the point of release

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Mike Wild@MikeBfpo·
@positive_pel Reading this makes me glad to be that bit older and seen Parkes. Clement, Gillard, McLintock, Webb, Francis, Madison, Leach/Collins, Bowles, Givens, Thomas in action!
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positive pel 😇@positive_pel·
The best QPR 11 in my lifetime- Seaman Walker Parker McDonald Wilson Wilkins Sinton Waddock Fereday Taarabt Ferdinand
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Mike Wild@MikeBfpo·
@stephenjones9 Great news. Hopefully these retrospective caps will include Wasps Alan Simmons. Can't find any announcement from RFU though!
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Stephen Jones@stephenjones9·
this is wonderful. nothing in rugby reporting was better than covering Orrell at their peak and wincing as the gigantic figure of big Bob thundered round the field
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Mike Wild@MikeBfpo·
@JamieWall2 Got so bored by the asinine pre-match wittering i don't switch on until kick-off so sadly missed it!
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Will Carling@willcarling·
I made the mistake of going to watch these 3. If they decide to do anymore, don’t go. Honestly. Stories of violence, drinking, childish humour, friendship and humility. Three special rugby players and men - but boring as hell !!! 😉🤣🤣❤️
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Mike Wild@MikeBfpo·
@AFCTotton How pleasant to read a seemingly heartfelt thank you in a game so mired in cynicism. There is hope for the game, if only a glimmer!
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AFC Totton ⚽️🦌
AFC Totton ⚽️🦌@AFCTotton·
CLUB STATEMENT - JIMMY BALL 🦌💙 Dear Loyal Supporters, It is with regret that we must share the news that our First Team Manager, Jimmy Ball, has agreed personal terms with Torquay United Football Club and will be taking up their vacant position as First Team Manager. Since joining the club in 2022, Jimmy has built a formidable reputation, guiding the team and the club to two promotions in just three seasons. His achievements will forever be recorded in the history of AFC Totton, and the club will always be grateful for the energy, dedication, and passion he brought in helping lead us to the highest league position in our 140-year history. On behalf of the Board of Directors and everyone associated with AFC Totton, I would like to sincerely thank Jimmy for his outstanding contribution during his time at the club and wish him every success in the next chapter of his managerial career with Torquay United Football Club. Assistant Manager Scott Rendell with Director of Football Dave Wright, will take interim charge of the First Team until further notice. I have no doubt our supporters will continue to give Scott, Dave, and the squad the same unwavering backing you have always shown, proving once again that AFC Totton truly has some of the best supporters in the game. Up the Stags! Kevin Hebenton Chairman AFC Totton #GoStags🦌 #WeAreTotton
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WG RumblePants@WG_RumblePants·
I know many people miss the sound of Richie’s voice on commentary. He’s probably still widely regarded as the best tv cricket commentator. But, if Richie remains at #1, who would you put at #2? I’m genuinely interested to see who people pick. Radio commentators need not apply!
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