Darren Fullerton

Me: I recognise a lot of those screens and text. *Look through thread* Me: ah yes just completely ripped my onboarding screen for screen, word for word. I hate what AI does to people man. Try and be creative mission impossible it seems.

@BarrieEditor1 Sorry to read this, Jen. Loved your dad’s posts falling onto my timeline. Wonderful nostalgia and a reminder of different (some might say better) times. Deepest condolences.

Hi everyone, this is Jen, Barrie’s daughter. I’m very sorry to share the news that Barrie passed away yesterday. He loved interacting on X with you all and making the contacts that he has. He thought of many of you as friends. He asked me to let you know.

Mahna Mahna #TheMuppets

@BBCMarkSimpson Will never forget Otty’s distinctive turn of phrase, his guidance, expertise and patience during my time as an Irish League ‘fixer’ for BBC. The Beeb are losing a legend. Wishing him nothing but the best in retirement.

After 61 years at the BBC - yes 61 years - John ‘Otty’ Otterson is retiring. 📌 Thank you Otty. 👏 The BBC in Belfast & Foyle will never quite be the same again. 🎥

Ballymena United are delighted to announce the deadline day signing of Fuad Sule from Indonesian club Peris Solo. The talented 29-year-old midfielder is renown as one of the top talents in the Irish League over recent seasons, having starred for both Glentoran and Larne, winning the Gibson Cup in 2023 with the Inver Park club. Pending international clearance, Fuad will be available for selection for next Tuesday’s re-arranged Premiership game with Crusaders at the Showgrounds.

Oct 3rd 1981 United sign Bryan Robson He could defend, attack, head, tackle, pass, score goals, the most complete footballer I’ve ever seen and he carried the team and a whole generation of fans along with him, an absolute joy to have seen him play

Rest in peace, Patricia Routledge 🙏🏻 In memory of her, I encourage everyone to read these words of hers from February last year. Whether young or old, you're bound to get something out of it. ***** "I’ll be turning 95 this coming Monday. In my younger years, I was often filled with worry — worry that I wasn’t quite good enough, that no one would cast me again, that I wouldn’t live up to my mother’s hopes. But these days begin in peace, and end in gratitude. My life didn’t quite take shape until my forties. I had worked steadily — on provincial stages, in radio plays, in West End productions — but I often felt adrift, as though I was searching for a home within myself that I hadn’t quite found. At 50, I accepted a television role that many would later associate me with — Hyacinth Bucket, of Keeping Up Appearances. I thought it would be a small part in a little series. I never imagined that it would take me into people’s living rooms and hearts around the world. And truthfully, that role taught me to accept my own quirks. It healed something in me. At 60, I began learning Italian — not for work, but so I could sing opera in its native language. I also learned how to live alone without feeling lonely. I read poetry aloud each evening, not to perfect my diction, but to quiet my soul. At 70, I returned to the Shakespearean stage — something I once believed I had aged out of. But this time, I had nothing to prove. I stood on those boards with stillness, and audiences felt that. I was no longer performing. I was simply being. At 80, I took up watercolour painting. I painted flowers from my garden, old hats from my youth, and faces I remembered from the London Underground. Each painting was a quiet memory made visible. Now, at 95, I write letters by hand. I’m learning to bake rye bread. I still breathe deeply every morning. I still adore laughter — though I no longer try to make anyone laugh. I love the quiet more than ever. I’m writing this to tell you something simple: Growing older is not the closing act. It can be the most exquisite chapter — if you let yourself bloom again. Let these years ahead be your TREASURE YEARS. You don’t need to be famous. You don’t need to be flawless. You only need to show up — fully — for the life that is still yours. With love and gentleness, Patricia Routledge ***** Once more, rest in peace. 🤍

𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹 ✅ 𝟯 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 ✅ 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝗦𝗸𝘆 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀! 🩵

𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 ⏱️ THREE POINTS UNDER THE LIGHTS 🩵🫡 What a colossal performance! 👏👏

DIEGO MARADONA: NAPOLI vs AC MILAN 1987 (2-1) Moments transcends everything in sport and nothing defines that more than football especially the good ones. Welcome to 'Throwback Thursday' where we take a look at a moment in time, and this week, we look at the 1986/87 Serie A season and a goal that Napoli fans will remember with a starry gaze. It’s the 26th of April 1987 and the Stadio San Paolo is roaring. They’ve been having the time of their lives over the last three odd years but this season has been something else altogether. There are only three, four if you include this one, games left in the league season and the Partonopei sit atop the Serie A table. They’ve already managed to score a goal and with minutes left for half-time, another one could prove to be the game for the hosts. That’s why the stadium is roaring, trying to cheer on their side because even this early in the game they knew that a second goal would not just be a big thing but put the pressure on Juventus. This was after all a title race and the side from Naples were in the lead at the moment but a win, against AC Milan, would all but clinch a historic league title. Their first ever in the history of Napoli and their first since they won the 1976/76 Coppa Italia, only their second top-flight trophy. the Napoli-Milan scoreboard (26 April 1987, 27th matchday): GOALS: 33'pt Carnevale (N), 43'pt Maradona (N), 34'st Virdis (M) NAPLES: Garella, Bruscolotti (28'st Sola), Ferrara, Bagni, Ferrario, Renica, Carnevale, De Napoli, Giordano (37'st Cappellolli), Maradona, Romano F. Coach: Bianchi MILAN: Nuciari, Maldini, Evani, Baresi F., Galli F., Manzo, Wilkins, Di Bartolomei (37'st Massaro), Hateley, Donadoni (1'st Zanoncelli), Virdis. Coach: Capello @maradona_assoc @giamaradona @officialsscnapoli @acmilan @80s90sfootball #maradona #napoli #Scudetto #80s #elpibedeoro

ISAAC PRICE!!!!!! 🤑 1-1!! #GAWA

𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗫𝗜 Here’s how your Sky Blues line up for today’s NIFL Premiership clash with Glentoran at the Showgrounds! 💪🏼

A week today baby, show a Scottish girl some love and pre-save ✅ love ya regardless, BC x brookec.lnk.to/howcanitellyou… ✊🏽

Now to figure out how to market this properly 🤔

Shhh cure that hangover with some Sunday soul and everything will be ok again x

🌍 𝗦𝗞𝗬 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 🌍 What a way to finish! 💥 Conor Ross has taken Ballymena United to new heights, quite literally, by showing off his Sky Blue colours at the very top of Mount Kilimanjaro! 🩵🏔️ At 5,895m it’s the highest point in Africa and Conor made sure the Sky Blues were represented all the way to the summit. A massive thank you to everyone who got involved and sent us your photos, you’ve made this series a huge success. The Sky Blue family is everywhere, and together we’ve shown the world what it means to be United! 🙌🏼

📺 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 #SportsDirectPrem 🏆 @BallymenaUnited win 4-0 against @bangorfc at the Ballymena Showgrounds!🏟️

Football journalism, how 'match reports' have evolved and why writing needs defending against metrics and 'content.' My commentary for ⁦@ObserverUK⁩ observer.co.uk/news/sport/art…

@ncoleman28 @OfficialNIFL Very well done on your time with NIFL and best of luck with your next venture, Neil. 🤝

After 8 fantastic years, next week will be my last at @OfficialNIFL as I'm moving on to an exciting new challenge outside of the football next month. ⚽️ Thanks to all my colleagues, the clubs, the media & everyone along the journey that have made this job so enjoyable.