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@LoveMcGrathpod And it turns out that the ref didn't even blow the whistle. Baffling it was even a talking point!

Sky clamouring for a player to be sent off for playing on after the whistle. That’s where we are in 2026

Oliver George Arthur Watkins

@VillaViews_ When did you put this on?

@pressuredtojoin @SerieA_EN Never!

@SleavesAVFC @SerieA_EN Too fat and too old mate 😂

Going to my first ever game at the Juve stadium and the kick off time has already changed 3 times….. get a grip Serie A. #JuventusFiorentina @SerieA_EN

@GorgieOpinion Ref can be excused for not making that decision, but fuck me VAR is clueless. Ref gives them all the information needed and they still ignore it. Other way round, red is advised.

“Whys he hurt himself” is my fav line there

Can't wait to win this today. Those direct flights are then a doddle!

@epic_gobshite @AndyBurnhamGM You advise he's taking credit for things the predate him, yet blame labour for having to deal with a decade and half of the Tory fuckfest?

Oh, spare us the sanctimonious drivel, Andy. Ten years ago you flounced out of Westminster because the 'system' wasn't working for you personally after failing upwards for 16 years. Now, after using Greater Manchester as your personal branding exercise - racking up debt, rebadging buses, and claiming credit for growth that predates you - you're bored of the Mayor gig and want back in Parliament for your own opportunistic gains. 'Deeply care about Makerfield'? You couldn't even be bothered to stand there (or anywhere) last time. This is just the latest chapter in your serial loser saga: you got absolutely trounced in not one but two Labour leadership contests, first to Ed Miliband, then to Jeremy Corbyn, before sulking off to Manchester to play regional 'king'. Now you're back chasing the top job again, positioning yourself as the saviour while the North crumbles under the very government you helped enable. The people who actually voted for you as Mayor get their mid-term rug pulled for your ego trip, costing taxpayers another expensive election. The 'man of the people' routine is ancient history, especially after Labour's national meltdown. This reeks of desperation, not principle. Good luck explaining to voters why the 'change we brought to Greater Manchester' requires you abandoning it halfway through for another shot at the prize you already proved you can't win.

I can confirm that I will be requesting the permission of the NEC to stand in the Makerfield by-election. I grew up in this area and have lived here for 25 years. I care deeply about it and its people. I know they have been let down by national politics. Ten years ago, I decided to leave Westminster. Why? Because, after 16 years, I came to the conclusion that our national political system does not work for areas like ours. I learnt this fighting its failure to invest in the Wigan borough, for justice for the Hillsborough families and against its treatment of Greater Manchester during the pandemic. Over the last decade, I have been challenging this failure from the outside and building a new and better way of doing politics. We have built Greater Manchester into the fastest-growing city-region in the UK and put buses back under public control, introducing a £2 fare cap to help people with cost-of-living pressures. However, there is only so much that can be done from Greater Manchester. Much bigger change is needed at a national level if everyday life is to be made more affordable again. This is why I now seek people’s support to return to Parliament: to bring the change we have brought to Greater Manchester to the whole of the UK and make politics work properly for people. Millions are struggling and they need the Labour Government to succeed. It has already made changes to make life better for them in its first two years. After this week, we owe it to people to come back together as a Labour movement, giving the Prime Minister and the Government the space and stability they need as the by-election takes place. I want to recognise the difficult decision taken by Josh Simons and the sacrifice he and his family are making. I have worked closely with him as Mayor on issues like flooding and illegal waste dumping and have seen first-hand how effective he has been. He has put the communities of Makerfield first, made a real difference for them and should take great pride in that. Finally, I truly do not take a single vote for granted and will work hard to regain the trust of people in the Makerfield constituency, many of whom have long supported our party but lost faith in recent times. We will change Labour for the better and make it a party you can believe in again. ENDS

@SlotIsABadGoth @DaleJohnsonBBC Again, the ref/var gave you a view that impossible to see if it was handball and as the decision was no pen on the field it was not conclusive enough to over turn. All this has done is backup the power Celtic have in the league. Good luck Sunday, although sure you won't need it

@SleavesAVFC @DaleJohnsonBBC Bollocks. John Beaton the ref is a massive Rangers fan everyone in Scotland is aware of that we even call him Brother Beaton becuase of the masonic lodge thing. It's as clear a penalty as you're likely to see and exactly what VAR was brought in for.

The Celtic VAR decision is absolutely scandalous. @DaleJohnsonBBC no doubt backing VAR again as he's gotta be on the books at Stockley Park or something!

@SlotIsABadGoth @DaleJohnsonBBC The view the referee was given he could not say that he was 100% conclusive it was a pen. Therefore, how can you overturn it? Anything to make sure one of the big 2 fly the Scottish flag in the CL

@SleavesAVFC @DaleJohnsonBBC U can clearly see it's hit his hand. The ref is a well known Rangers fan are we to believe that he just decided to be corrupt for the craic ?

@SlotIsABadGoth @DaleJohnsonBBC VAR didn't give the ref any clangle to be 100% sure it was a pen. Absolute farce, like the PL, only protect the top clubs.

@DaleJohnsonBBC @SleavesAVFC It's a stonewaller but of course Dale gets it wrong again. The real scandal in this match was the non penalty for a clear foul on Maeda by the Well goalie. Doesn't suit the narrative....

@deepalfc @DaleJohnsonBBC As usuals is a hold claim. I've not seen many journos be so agreeable with the absolute farce that is VAR.

@DaleJohnsonBBC @SleavesAVFC Dale got it spit on as usual . The camera angle is inconclusive to give handball imo too.

@DaleJohnsonBBC I'll have to retract that statement, you've gone against VAR for once. First time in a long while you've put your balls on the block in disagreeing.

@SleavesAVFC Might be worth checking out the article I wrote 9 hours ago which is top of the BBC website.

@WhatTheForkAVFC Remember Jesse Lingard having potential, being the next big thing....think he was 27 at the time 🤣. Whittaker is 25 now

@SleavesAVFC What? 😂

I still like Morgan Whittaker, i see potential there.

@ItzRaw12g_ You're denying anything I give you proof of. Rose tinted spectacles exist, but fuck me you've been brainwashed by Lego head and his moaning agenda.

@SleavesAVFC I tried to have a normal convo, but it’s impossible when the other person insists that black is white. Anyway, I’ve already spent way too much time on this. Enjoy your life

Games gone, couldn’t tell you how many goals Arsenal scored by doing the exact same thing. #VARsenal

I've just entered the @GlobalPlayer #CashCall. When I win this, I'll pay for 10 flights and accommodation for fellow #AVFC fans to attend Istanbul and get beers whilst out there. Hoping my good karma pays off! #IstanbulmyLord @ChrisMoyles @domisatwit @tobytarrant make it happen!

@GaryKirby28 @WhatTheForkAVFC @_WokeNonsenseFC Similar to first game of the season Vs Newcastle. Did we throw that too?

@WhatTheForkAVFC @_WokeNonsenseFC Your 1st half stats say otherwise

The relegation battle was decided when Aston Villa threw their game against Spurs the other week Never forget that

@ItzRaw12g_ "The classic get proven wrong and start lashing out cuz you can't deny the evidence." Some bellend, 11/05/2026

@SleavesAVFC Thick as fuck