Gavin 🤘

I went to a lot of gigs back end of 2025, and have quite a lot planned for 2026. I'm determined to go to at least one a month. So I'm gonna do a 2026 gigs thread.

Good lord, how pointless was Rousey vs Carano?

Football all around Europe is batshit mental this season but this? This might take the top spot for absurdity. Invincible... and finish third. Exceptional.

Gig eleven? Glitchers (whoever they are?) were playing out the back of a curtain-sided van on my way out of the venue. Honestly, funny as fuck. This is the way to be. Good on you, lads!

Gig TEN of the year... Machine Head at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester. Good god. Rager. Best crowd I've been among this year. Best show I've been to in 2026. All-time favourite band back on form.

I went to a lot of gigs back end of 2025, and have quite a lot planned for 2026. I'm determined to go to at least one a month. So I'm gonna do a 2026 gigs thread.

Love it when a band you're proper in to announces a three date tour, on a weekend, and all three dates are in driving distance. See you in July @IridiumBandUK.

Put a statue of Manu Dieseruvwe outside Rochdale's ground.

@TheSteakBake I've started looking again recently and I get how difficult it is. Worse when you've been out of work for so long. Fingers crossed something positive happens for you soon mate.

Just for them to never reply to me ever again, and some AI program to reject me before I've even got to meeting any of them. Quite frankly, I'm exhausted by job applications. It's demoralising, depressing and like drawing blood from a stone.

Today, I have done 8hrs of job applications, Only 2 applications, both required: - Had to re-write CV - Required custom cover letter - Write a 4000 word STAR application on how I meet each spec point. - Corrected their 'automatic' AI which pulls my CV's info into specific boxes.

@deeboiplays In Abalo's defence, because I'll defend him with my life, he scores like 1.5 goals per game. He doesn't need to be generally good. Just keep putting the ball in the net lad. The other 10 lads will do the grunt work.

@GB32_ Who’s that joker in the social fees? Kostantyn clearly has never watched Abalo play - the literal GOAT

It's not often that your 36-year-old striker that has never played in a top league wins a Ballon d'Or. #FM26

@WrestlerHauser The only thing I ever remember about Val Venis is a segment where he was kidnapped and almost castrated. The 90s, folks!

Val Venis has never had a match as good as Sami Zayn’s most forgettable match.

Not sure I've ever seen worse defending than whatever this shambles is...

Knew this would happen as soon as Beau got her tour card. G'WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN.

I DON'T CARE THAT IT WAS ONLY 12 MOVES, YOUR BOY JUST WON WITH 100% ACCURACY. MAGNUS I AM COMING FOR YOU... ...I'll lose, but I'll at least be there.

Ref counting when Madueno is clearly on the other side of this mortal coil is hilariously god awful.

BNDJNCKLCAMKKMLnkcCNdc # WEVESCORESD

ROCHDALE VS YORK CITY HAHAHAHAHAHAHA WHAT THE FUCK

𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐅𝐂 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭, 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟓. Chris will be assisted in the dugout by Nathan Allen and Martin Woodhead. The new faces will be Scott Boden and Liam Marsden who will now take up first team coaching roles at the club. They will be overseeing the Senior coaching set up. Both players are ex-professional footballers and have extensive high-level experience and will bring valuable expertise to the coaching team. Finally, the bench will be completed with Mollie Dakin carrying on with the club as head Physio. Chris Woodhead said “It’s going to be a big step up next season and as a team of coaches we have to make sure we are ready for the next level. Keeping my trusted staff in Nathan and Martin was essential and I am looking forward to working with Scott and Liam on a coaching level. Both have a lot to give to the club and we will be looking to pull on their experience for the season ahead.” The club are already deep in preparation for next season and further updates on player movements and pre-season games will be announced over the summer.

𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙡 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙉𝙚𝙬 3𝙂 𝙋𝙞𝙩𝙘𝙝 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙡 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 Bassetlaw District Council has approved plans for the development of a new 3G artificial grass pitch at the Rail Ground, following a decision made on Monday 20 April. The approval represents a major milestone for the club and the wider community, paving the way for the delivery of a modern, all‑weather playing surface that will support football at all levels. The proposed floodlit 3G pitch will enable year‑round use, improve training and match provision, and significantly enhance facilities at the Rail Ground for clubs, schools and community groups. Speaking following the decision, Chris Woodhead, Chairman, said: “We’ve got this passed, so now is where the hard work starts as we finalise the funding and begin the groundworks. It’s not going to happen overnight, but this is another significant step in the club’s history. I’m delighted it’s been passed and would like to thank the local councillors, MP and the local community for their support throughout the application process.” “I would also like to thank Roger Eyre and Paul Watson our planning advisors who have supported us throughout.” Looking ahead he said, “This has come at a great time for us as we move up to Step 5 of the pyramid and it will enhance our facilities hugely.” The new pitch will help reduce weather‑related postponements, support player development, and increase participation across all age groups, ensuring the Rail Ground continues to play a central role in local sport. Further updates on funding, timescales and construction will be shared as the project progresses.