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The Bourne Identity (2002) / The Hidalgo Legacy (2026)

@DamiDhray Well said

Kepa made a mistake. It happens. But blaming Arteta for starting him? That’s reactionary. He’s been our cup goalkeeper all tournament. He earned that spot. If we won, nobody would question the decision. Support your coach and players, not just when it’s easy.

"One might even say that it's one of the scandals of capitalism that most capitalist firms, internally, operate communistically." -David Graeber

The left holds Paris. Emmanuel Grégoire is new mayor, succeeding Anne Hidalgo. He beat the right by about 51%-40% say estimates. Many factors mattered, but clear that voters endorsed left's transformation of Paris into biking city. See my @FT column as.ft.com/r/7840a393-8fb…

What yesterday showed was that, without Odegaard in particular, technical level not high enough at Arsenal. (Missing Odegaard, Eze and Merino for the same position proved to be a bridge too far too). History tells us Arteta sees issues and, if anything, over corrects in the market. Strongly suspect technique on the ball in small spaces will be a very big priority in the summer.

Today’s new post - Leadenhall Market hides at the base of One Leadenhall and Lloyd’s of London in the View from the Garden at 120 at alondoninheritance.com

Bad bad day at the office. We got what we deserved, nothing. But as fans we have no choice but to move on to the next game. Have a great evening City, you were the better side. But beware, we won’t play that poorly when we come up to your place! Come on you Gunners. 🔴⚪️❤️

@timstillman_ Spot on as usual

Fair fucks, City had their game plan spot on. Their press totally stopped Arsenal from playing out. Disappointed with how passive manager and players were in response at the beginning of the second half. Needed a tweak to positioning when playing out but there wasn’t one, just kept playing into the jaws of death until the inevitable happened.

Soho Records Centre, was located on the corner of Dean Street and Old Compton Street. Founded by Alex Strickland in 1958, it was a pioneer in record retail and a frequent stop for major stars of the era. It was later sold to Pye Records in 1965. Pictured in 1970.

Academics in particular are just too stupid to understand sophisticated business things. Don't worry your pretty little heads and let the grown-ups manage the complicated money stuff. It's got us this far, right?

“A city’s creativity doesn’t depend on cars. That’s the 20th century. We’re in the 21st.”— Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo. No matter what happens in the Paris election, the world’s cities owe Mayor Hidalgo a huge debt of gratitude. The boldest, most inspiring mayor I’ve seen. ft.com/content/8fbad7…

Wow. What a cover. Ralph Steadman.

Only true cinephiles will know the fate of this man.

One in the BFC social club after a great result for the seasiders. @bangorfc

Mike Westbrook, pianist, bandleader and the pre-eminent British long-form jazz composer of my lifetime (‘Release’, ‘Marching Song’, ‘Metropolis’, ‘Citadel/Room 315’, ‘The Cortège’, ‘The Westbrook Blake’ etc), is 90 today. A very happy birthday to him.

It would be a terrible irony if Canada joined the EU and Britain still can’t make up its mind.

Me and Niaomi outside & in her Pop Up Shop in Beak Street Soho

If you want universities to provide 'value for money', they must be led by people with both the freedom and desire to ignore arguments about them providing 'value for money'. That's where the 'value for money' once came from.