Peter Smailes

@geoffbanksbet A blight on sport

VAR has been a massive failure - and not just at this World Cup

@JonBryanPoker @GBNEWS @GamRegGB @BetGameCouncil @BHAHorseracing @chrisgambler247 @geoffbanksbet @RacingPost Excellent 👏

Full clip of my interview this morning on @GBNEWS talking about introduction 'Affordability Checks' by @GamRegGB Organisations & individuals including @BetGameCouncil @BHAHorseracing @chrisgambler247 @geoffbanksbet @RacingPost have challenged the rationale youtu.be/3vmGIdg9oMo?is…

@TerraceUltra Absolute belter Fran

tu2621: La República “Basque” Pete asked “can I have it simple without the text, I think the image alone carries the message well” It does Pete…

@chris_kammy Kes Kamara

The baby Kestrel’s are flying round the barn & love it. Connie who is modern day Dr Doolittle & really talks to the animals 🗣️ loves it ❤️

@geoffbanksbet Looks like it went down the Swanee

Some fellah had £150 each way on Mississippi River at 200/1 I hadn't the heart to tell him..

@BasilTheGreat Odious woman

🚨JESS PHILLIPS - NAMED AND SHAMED - INSIDE RAPE GANG INQUIRY REPORT The inquiry makes clear: Jess Phillips maintained a PUBLIC SILENCE on the ethnic and religious patterns of the gangs while girls in her constituency suffered. "Evidence shows Labour politicians prioritised avoiding ‘far-right empowerment’ narratives and ensuring so-called “community relations” over protecting victims." 'Jess Phillips, appointed Safeguarding Minister, had much to do with his show of contempt by the Labour Party. Survivors resigned from her victim panel in disgust, condemning the process as a sham. Phillips apologised for delays, but retained the full backing of Sir Keir Starmer. Under her watch, ethnicity recording remains patchy and the anti-white aspect of these horrendous crimes continues to be downplayed'

This morning, I appeared on Good Morning Britain in a live interview about the grooming gangs. Before I went on air, I was told not to mention the race of the perpetrators. I, of course, didn’t listen. I have now received an apology from the editor. My interview is below: 👇🏻

@JamesAHogg2 Great post

@MattRob999 @soullova1 @Steven_Swinford And save on net zero and forget the ludicrous expense of ID card introduction.

@soullova1 @Steven_Swinford Because welfare spending is out of control. There’s a whole generation of young ones who are on benefits for things like “mild anxiety”. Not working is not good for them. If they work it reduces the welfare bill and increases tax receipts. Double win.

There are some brutal briefings about Keir Starmer in the wake of John Healey’s resignation today This one - from a Treasury official - stands out in our splash “As always with the prime minister, he is unable to make sound political and timely decisions “Funding the defence investment plan requires cuts to elements of government spending vital to growth - a key issue obviously this country needs to work on “This was flagged to No 10 in May and as usual he is a rabbit in the headlights and does not make a decision “Prioritise growth funding or defence spending - take a decision” thetimes.com/article/ed817b…

@SimonNott @tony_calvin There’s never a portly South African around to patronise us when we need one

@tony_calvin It’s beyond parody now isn’t it.

"An enquiry was held into the start of this race and the participation of WRIST ART (IRE), drawn 9, ridden by Christian Howarth. The rider and the Starter were interviewed and shown recordings of the start. Having heard their evidence and reviewed the start the Stewards deemed WRIST ART (IRE) to be a runner, in that as the start was effected the gelding became unruly and reared, unseating the rider before taking no part."

@tanyaarnold @WTrinityRL @hullkrofficial Really touching and fitting tribute to a great rugby league man. It would have got his fingers twiddling I’m sure.

Tomorrow, on BBC2 from 1615, we’re live from Wakefield for @WTrinityRL v @hullkrofficial Throughout the afternoon we’ll be paying tribute to and remembering our friend & colleague John Kear.

@Freddythegap Playing in the corridor of uncertainty.

@outlawtweeter it’s being played on a poorer track than Lords Capo

England v New Zealand 0-0 after 35 mins. Proper Test Cricket this #england

@chrisgambler247 @geoffbanksbet At Doncaster a few years ago, they insisted they decanted my bottle of wine into something akin to a sample bottle then realised it wouldn’t fit easily into the plastic bag with ice.

@geoffbanksbet Why is it in a plastic bag? Very odd.

And if you do prefer a civilised bottle of champagne at Epsom? It costs £132 (£31 at Sainsbury's) And it is delivered in a bag. With some plastic beakers. So they don't have to wash a glass. Or because someone is concerned glass ware might be used on someone. They haven't worked out, however, that the bottle itself is effectively a better weapon for hooligans So it's all poorly thought through Honestly? This is exactly the kind of shoddy management and cynical overpricing that sends people to the football. Or the rugby instead. After all, it's cheaper It isn't the racing. It is the racetracks. You're putting people off in droves. Get a grip of yourselves

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@womensrldotcom Such a wonderful tribute. Thank you for sharing

John Kear had one of the most fascinating coaching careers imaginable. True, he never got to coach one of the regular grand final winners, but he ticked every other box. He told me his coaching essentially began in 1986 when injury ruled him out of Cas’s cup win, but Mal Reilly>

@HonestFrank @kendoherty1997 @SHendry775 @dennistaylor147 @SteveSnooker @Snookerstars 🔥

@kendoherty1997 @SHendry775 @dennistaylor147 @SteveSnooker @Snookerstars Good to see that Hendry does not fear the Rocket

Great fun here in Hamm,Germany. Looking forward to our exhibition later @SHendry775 @dennistaylor147 @SteveSnooker @Snookerstars

@HonestFrank @FootballCliches You’re on fire today. Although Dali Ban doesn’t seem to find your wit amusing

@FootballCliches Arguably the best position he’s taken on anything so far as prime minister

Really rate the body shape from Keir here

@theformanalyst What wonderful pictures. It looks like you are all doing him proud.

Four years. We planted flowers around 'Our Family Tree' in our garden for Graeme. As Graeme neared end of life early May, Blossoms were in full bloom. By late May, when Graeme passed, the petals had fallen. Our blossom tree stands as a tribute to his time on earth and family love