Steve Roberts

looking forward to @SkySportsGolf coverage in 2026, more than ever now

@DeborahMeaden @BriefcaseMike My Mother is and she is 97…

@BriefcaseMike My Mother is and she is 89…

In defence of his 17 breaches of MPs' Code of Conduct Farage plays the innocent saying "I don't do computers.....I'm not computer literate". Farage is only 61. There are people twenty and thirty years older who are fully computer literate. #BBCNews #Farage

@henrywinter All of that makes KK my football hero, Henry I stood on the Kop on his debut There are just days between us age wise and as life would have it I am almost a year in to my treatment for what seems like a very similar diagnosis Come on Kev !

One of the many reasons why Kevin Keegan is special is that he makes other people feel special, and that's a great gift. Keegan is a footballing great who wears his greatness lightly. He’s King Kev and a man of the people. He's never forgotten his Doncaster roots, indeed is very proud of them, and the work ethic inherited from his father and grandfather, both miners. A work ethic that propelled Keegan to the top. The great smell of Brut - and sweat. That was Keegan the player. He maximised every last ounce of his talent. That's one of the many reasons he's always been so respected. Another of the many reasons why there is such an outpouring of love for Keegan, and so many messages of support as he undergoes treatment for cancer, is that as a footballer he reached for the stars with his feet firmly on the ground. Keegan is one of the greatest footballers in English and European history, a European champion with Liverpool, a two-time Ballon d’Or winner at Hamburg, a much-loved Newcastle United player and manager, and whole-hearted in his work with England as player and manager. Diego Maradona asked for his shirt after an Argentina-England game in 1980. Keegan played against Pele, George Best and Johan Cruyff. And yet he’s as down to earth as they come. In fact, he often sends himself up. He cares for people. I went to interview him once at Maiden Castle, Durham, where Newcastle were training at the time and Keegan was the manager of the Entertainers. He sent a message to say he’d come to the pavilion for a chat when training was finished. Great. I might get an early train home. A member of Newcastle’s staff mentioned that Kevin might take a while because this was a day when fans were allowed in to watch. He stepped off the pitch, and spent around an hour signing autographs, chatting away, never rushing people, just making them feel special. He dropped to his haunches so he could talk to one kid in a wheelchair, making eye contact, and having a proper chat. It meant the world to this kid that Keegan cared. He reached the pavilion, changed, and gave me 20 minutes of his time. He’s incredibly generous with his time. And there have always been so many demands on it. He tells the story that his determination to sign every autograph and meet every picture request dates back to a moment when, as a kid, he was snubbed by a Doncaster Rovers player. Keegan had waited after a Rovers game, politely approached his favourite player, and got knocked back. He’s never forgotten the hurt he felt. So he makes sure he fulfils every autograph request – no matter how long the queue. I hosted a talk with Keegan at the Cheltenham Literary Festival in 2018. He was promoting his autobiography so was obviously going to be accommodating. But, typically, he went above and beyond. Smartly suited, Keegan arrived so early that only the security guy was there. Keegan patiently chatted away with the security guy, asking him about his job, where he lived, just being friendly because that is Kevin Keegan for you. Interested in people. Good to them. Later, when the talk to the audience finished, Keegan headed into the Waterstones’ tent to sign books. The queue was huge. The Festival was closing for the night but Keegan stayed two hours to make sure everyone had their copy signed or their shirt. One lady had her Liverpool jacket signed (below). Keegan not only signed but had a joke and a laugh and a picture with them all. On Boxing Day, Keegan was at Scunthorpe United, his first club, promoting non-League football. He joined in the carols and got behind the bar, pulling pints, helping out, spreading laughter. Because that’s what Kevin Keegan does – spreads joy. And that’s one of the many, many reasons people are rooting for Kevin Keegan at this challenging time.

@BernieGreen4 Bang on the button, Bernie. No complaints

An awful lot of nonsense talked about football these days. Liverpool lost, fair and square to a really good side. It’s football, that happens, no need to look for scapegoats or blame.

France Rugby on another level #irefra

2nd week in.. Poor product

“The Ballard of Lucy Jordan” Class !

@DevereuxJohn13 @hilotherapy Good luck with your recovery John. My June had that exact surgery 17 years ago. Transformed her life my friend. Carry out your recovery plan to the letter and all will be well !

Recovering from a double total knee replacement was daunting the recovery has been made easier having @hilotherapy while in hospital and then hiring the system for post operation recuperation, having the system on virtually 24/7 has eased the pain & recovery #highlyrecommended

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@FootbalIhub No class ? Usually runs in a family that !

DISGRACEFUL from Peterborough's manager not bringing on Ashley Young's son! Let the kid have a run on and make history the game was over! No class.

January rolls around. Still find yourself stuck in a job that leaves you unfulfilled? What choices do you have? Episodes 1-7 of my short podcasts might offer you some food for thought. They are available on my website thehappycopycat.co.uk or wherever you listen to podcasts.

#haltonhour @transformliveco Thanks to everyone in Halton who has supported our project in 2024. ( You know who you are ) Have a great Christmas and new year - see you in 2025! Steve

@HaltonHour @transformliveco Hi Jan Yep! Big thank you for supporting the @transformliveco Halton project this year, Appreciated by all our team. Have a great break

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Episodes 1-7........timeless

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