Paul J Dempsey

This was one of my favourite albums of the early 1980s Virtually no duff or filler and some superb songs... it became a soundtrack to a very happy period and the dominance of the boys in blue...

@anttaylor88 @Mart0Rowe It’s actually more jarring than anything else…it’s such a simple thing to get right👍

@Mart0Rowe Opening Scene ‘1990’ and N-Trance Set You Free is playing at the party, that annoyed me more than it should’ve.

Not just the Accent this fella is one of the worst actors I've ever seen, ment to be like a 16 year old kid who gets a job in a bakery after getting nicked for selling weed, fucking actors about 50 and he's fucking awful it's actually pissed me off

@bluekippercom @CrostonBluesEFC @Anderslimpar777 @NevilleSouthall I attended 34 plus matches that season - without a season ticket - only to be locked out…heard numerous interviews on the radio from people who’d flown in from abroad or come to offer their support - listened to it in a pub - the original emotional rollercoaster

#OnThisDay 1994 Everton came from 2-0 down v Wimbledon to win 3-2. Goals from Graeme Stuart(2) & Barry Hooorne & we were safe. Just 31,297 at Goodison Park due to the Park End closed. What’s your memory? @Anderslimpar777 @NevilleSouthall #EFC #Everton

@retrofootballnw Sounds great. I’ve got a pretty decent idea for a series that I’ve been working on re my own club and happy to share👍

@PDempseyToffee I’m looking at it

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@rawedgespassion Can’t fault this Peter. People get very frustrated obviously but as you say success takes time to build.

What do I know? I’m just a one-hit wonder from Walton. But it’s absolutely mental how many keyboard warriors are out there doing a full Alexander O’Neal, criticising Moyes for this, that and the other. The amount of people wanting him out or saying he’s no good is baffling. Look, if we’d signed that Fulham right-back it probably would’ve transformed our season. Having said that, I’m almost glad we didn’t — now we’ve got more time to properly source a top young right-back for the long term. Gueye has been brilliant for us, but we need a proper top-class defensive centre midfielder. We also need long-term cover for Tarkowski, who’s getting on now sadly. And while Branthwaite has been superb, we’ve seen he can be injury-prone… really hope that’s not a long-term thing. Up front we need to replace Barry with a hungry young striker and keep Beto. Our youth policy got absolutely ravaged when we were a basket-case club — that needs sorting ASAP. And the last point: music is like football. You can have all the talent in the world, but without desire and hunger it means fuck all. Moyes doesn’t just instil that desire in the players — it’s the very first thing he looks for in a signing. If he doesn’t see the hunger, he won’t buy them. For me, that’s the absolute essence of a proper football team. For years we had players with zero desire. That can never, and will never, happen under Moyes. To all the people criticising him: building something special takes time. Show some patience. Destroying it can happen in a heartbeat. Remember, we were seconds away from turning into Sheffield Wednesday. We need to learn from our mistakes and get as sharp at recruitment as Brighton. End of rant. And I don’t care if you don’t like what I’m saying. COYB

@retrofootballnw I’d be very happy to contribute if you DM me I can share an example of some earlier work

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@lee0969 @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_X @FatOldAnarchist @brunstead @SkamanD14 Another classic choice Lee, eclectic and always on the money - even when it is bands I’m not into the choices are fantastic I love the undertones and yet another classic 1980 release Wednesday Week for me👍

On this day in 1980 No 6 UK Album Chart The Undertones “Hypnotised” IMHO a brilliant album and a very difficult choice. I’m choosing the obvious “My Perfect Cousin” how about you? #1980s #TheUndertones @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_x @FatOldAnarchist @brunstead @SkaManD14

@lee0969 @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_X @FatOldAnarchist @brunstead Cheers Lee, my thoughts exactly but the album’s a genuine classic so ill go with my instincts 👍

Nice one Paul, they lost me a little after the first couple of albums then came back stronger than ever as they got darker and darker 👌NH is very niche and wasn’t my thing at the time but now I can appreciate his talent (and from what I’ve heard he’s a top bloke) I think it would be an interesting one 👍

On this day in 1986 No 18 UK Album Chart Depeche Mode “Black Celebration” IMHO a brilliantly dark album and the real start of moving darker. I’ll choose “A Question Of Lust” how about you? #1980s #DepecheMode @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_x @FatOldAnarchist @brunstead @SkaManD14

@lee0969 @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_X @FatOldAnarchist Aah I had forgotten the video👍

@PDempseyToffee @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_X @FatOldAnarchist Damn fine pick with a great video Paul 👍

On this day in 1994 No 1 UK Album Chart Pink Floyd “The Division Bell” Another album that got mixed to poor reviews. IMHO a masterpiece and a very difficult choice. I’ll choose “High Hopes” how about you? #1990s #PinkFloyd @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_x @FatOldAnarchist @brunstead @SkaManD14

@lee0969 @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_X @FatOldAnarchist @brunstead Indeed Lee, probably my favourite Blondie album…a band I absolutely adore - got into them in 1977/8 with Plastic Letters release👍

@PDempseyToffee @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_X @FatOldAnarchist @brunstead Perfect Paul, what a record 👌

On this day in 1980 No 30 UK Album Chart Blondie “Eat To The Beat” An album often overshadowed by Parallel Lines but listen again it’s a classic. I’ll choose “Union City Blue” how about you? #1980s #Blondie @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_x @FatOldAnarchist @brunstead @SkaManD14

@lee0969 It’s brilliant Lee I had one myself from about 1988…still use the speakers now👍

@PDempseyToffee Cheers Paul and yep it’s an old one alright, my pride and joy 👍

Spinning this afternoon is this classic #TheRamones #Punk

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@lee0969 @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_X This is a stunning album, a bona fide classic with brilliant songs… so underrated I’m going to go for Running on the spot such a brilliant song…surprised it wasn’t a single

On this day in 1982 No 1 UK Album Chart The Jam “The Gift” Now this one is a very difficult choice for us. After changing my mind time and time again I’ll choose “Just Who Is The 5 O’Clock Hero?” How about you? #1980s #TheJam @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_x @FatOldAnarchist @brunstead @SkaManD14

@lee0969 @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_X And you too Lee…I’m doing a bit of sport overload 😂

@PDempseyToffee @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_X Spot on there Paul 👌happy Saturday mate

On this day in 1980 No 42 UK Album Chart The Clash “London Calling” IMHO the album that has everything. The Mount Everest of albums. A very difficult choice, but I’ll choose “Rudie Can’t Fail” how about you? #1980s #TheClash #Punk @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @Carolyn_on_x @FatOldAnarchist @brunstead @SkaManD14