Paul Massie

@stevewilkes1 All the best in retirement Steve. You are a top bloke and you will be missed in the football world. My dad enjoyed managing you as a player. All the best to you and your family. 👊

So, after 29 years in football management, 1,330 matches, and countless hours of recruitment calls, scouting missions and preparation, I’ve decided that now is the right time to step back from the game and announce my retirement. Football has given me so much — moments, friendships, challenges and memories that will stay with me for life. Football is, and always will be, in my DNA. I would like to thank the six clubs I’ve had the privilege to manage — Darwen, Padiham, Runcorn Linnets, Ashton Athletic, Northwich Victoria, and finallyRamsbottom United — for placing their trust in me to lead their football clubs. To each and every player I’ve worked with, thank you. The relationship between a player and a manager is a special one, and the dressing room is our place. I hope that over the past 29 years my team talks have helped you develop as players — and maybe made you smile along the way. To all the coaches who have put up with me over the years, I simply couldn’t have done this without you. However, the time feels right to shift priorities and spend more quality time with my family — especially my grandchildren, Freddie, William and Emmie. To the fans of every club I’ve managed — thank you most of all. Your relentless support, home and away, through every high and every difficult moment, has never gone unnoticed. You are what makes a football club special, and I will always be grateful for the backing you’ve given me and every team I’ve led. To all the managers out there, I take my hat off to you. The job gets harder every year. I was once told: never get too high after a win and never too low after a defeat. That advice is so true — although much harder to follow after a defeat. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Ramsbottom United.  First and foremost, my thanks go to my management team — especially Rob. Your loyalty, support and tireless work over this past year have meant everything to me. Your sessions are second to none, and I have no doubt that you have a great future ahead of you as a manager. My thanks also go to Lewis Hindley, who is far more than just a goalkeeper coach, and to Tony Dunn, one of the best physios I’ve worked with. I’m hugely grateful for the backing of Phil Rose and Tony Cunningham, and for the ongoing support of the committee, including Harry, whose trust and belief were so important from day one. Phil brought me to the club with a three‑year plan — unfortunately, we didn’t quite see it through. Leading Ramsbottom United has been an honour. Special people really do achieve great things, and the commitment, honesty and togetherness shown every day created memories I will carry with me forever. It has been a genuine privilege to lead this group. I leave Ramsbottom United with nothing but fond memories and huge respect. I wish the club every success for the future — it’s a special place with real heart, and I’m proud to have been part of its journey. Finally, I want to thank my family — my children Louis,Zack and Olivia, and my wife Ali. Without your backing, love and support through both good times and bad, none of the last 29 years would have been possible. You are the people who pick me up on a Saturday night, and I love you all so much. Thank you all. — Steve Wilkes

@WilcoFtbl Salah 7. What game were you watching. He was awful all game apart from his goal. He has been poor for weeks now.

My player ratings for Wolves vs Liverpool: Alisson - 4 Kerkez - 6 Van Dijk - 2 Konate - 5 Frimpong - 6 Mac Allister - 5 Gravenberch - 4 Szoboszlai - 6 Gakpo - 2 Ekitike - 5 Salah - 7 Substitutes: • Ngumoha - 7 • Robertson - 6 • Chiesa - 6 • Gomez - 5

@anfieldforge Wow. Do you actually support our club. Nothing positive at all in that. Wirtz is a class player and would walk into most European teams. Isak’s injury was unfortunate but was one of the most feared forwards in Europe. He will come good. Slots tactics are the issue here.

There are so many talking points with this Liverpool team right now. Arne Slot – the team looks terribly coached. The football is dull and, if we’re honest, he’s not exactly the most likeable character either. Alisson – feels like he’s at the stage where he costs us as many points as he saves. Frimpong – four hamstring injuries this season. Bradley – constantly injured, just can’t stay fit. Gomez – 11 years at the club and still unreliable. Struggles with fitness and can’t find any consistent form. Konaté – contract expires this summer. Van Dijk – turns 35 in the summer and is on £400k a week. Robertson – vice-captain and his contract runs out in the summer. Endō – simply not good enough. Mac Allister – no pace, no power, no agility, no physicality. Looks like his legs have gone. Jones – eight seasons since his debut and he’s still just a squad player. That tells you everything. Wirtz – £115m and only four league goals. A massive disappointment. Salah – huge drop-off. Five league goals while earning £400k a week isn’t good value. Chiesa – not good enough and clearly not rated by the manager. Gakpo – one of the most predictable players you’ll see and offers very little. Isak – £125m for a player who seems to be made of crisps.

He did it, no, he did it!!

@lfc_lance Michael Owen

Guess the player Level: Hard

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NEVER LET ONANA PLAY AGAIN!!!

@PaulSmithJnr Me too Paul. Think the goal and then the definite red will kill there intensity and it should open up for us second half. 👍

Hope we put another 4 in now here 👊🏼

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@EuxtonVillaFC @PrestwichHeysFC @Paulobrien101 Was the liner and there captain father & son? Asking for a friend 👀

A hard fought point on the board to begin our time in the Prem 💪🏼 Click below to view the photos from yesterday’s draw against @PrestwichHeysFC 🧡🖤 📸 @Paulobrien101 @N02/sets/72177720327819436" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">flickr.com/photos/2031190…

Football is not important at this sad time. You feel helpless, knowing there’s so little we can do to ease the pain for his wife of just two weeks, his three beautiful children. Thinking and praying for all their loved ones after the devastating loss of both Diogo and Andre. YNWA

Really sad news about Diogo Jota and his brother passing away in a car crash. Thoughts go to all his family and the LFC community. RIP Diogo. X

The world needs more men like this.. Any young men watching this video please watch it and think about your actions.. Any grown men watching this help the younger generation cos they gonna be us soon! Help each other.. 💙👏💙

😆 I can't stop. Lol

Giggs said United would never fall as deep as Liverpool Looks like United are deeper than Giggs was inside his sister in law

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