Jim Duggan

So when do these two fuckwits take some accountability in this shit show and resign ??

One of the many reasons why Kevin Keegan is special is that he makes other people feel special, and that's a great gift. Keegan is a footballing great who wears his greatness lightly. He’s King Kev and a man of the people. He's never forgotten his Doncaster roots, indeed is very proud of them, and the work ethic inherited from his father and grandfather, both miners. A work ethic that propelled Keegan to the top. The great smell of Brut - and sweat. That was Keegan the player. He maximised every last ounce of his talent. That's one of the many reasons he's always been so respected. Another of the many reasons why there is such an outpouring of love for Keegan, and so many messages of support as he undergoes treatment for cancer, is that as a footballer he reached for the stars with his feet firmly on the ground. Keegan is one of the greatest footballers in English and European history, a European champion with Liverpool, a two-time Ballon d’Or winner at Hamburg, a much-loved Newcastle United player and manager, and whole-hearted in his work with England as player and manager. Diego Maradona asked for his shirt after an Argentina-England game in 1980. Keegan played against Pele, George Best and Johan Cruyff. And yet he’s as down to earth as they come. In fact, he often sends himself up. He cares for people. I went to interview him once at Maiden Castle, Durham, where Newcastle were training at the time and Keegan was the manager of the Entertainers. He sent a message to say he’d come to the pavilion for a chat when training was finished. Great. I might get an early train home. A member of Newcastle’s staff mentioned that Kevin might take a while because this was a day when fans were allowed in to watch. He stepped off the pitch, and spent around an hour signing autographs, chatting away, never rushing people, just making them feel special. He dropped to his haunches so he could talk to one kid in a wheelchair, making eye contact, and having a proper chat. It meant the world to this kid that Keegan cared. He reached the pavilion, changed, and gave me 20 minutes of his time. He’s incredibly generous with his time. And there have always been so many demands on it. He tells the story that his determination to sign every autograph and meet every picture request dates back to a moment when, as a kid, he was snubbed by a Doncaster Rovers player. Keegan had waited after a Rovers game, politely approached his favourite player, and got knocked back. He’s never forgotten the hurt he felt. So he makes sure he fulfils every autograph request – no matter how long the queue. I hosted a talk with Keegan at the Cheltenham Literary Festival in 2018. He was promoting his autobiography so was obviously going to be accommodating. But, typically, he went above and beyond. Smartly suited, Keegan arrived so early that only the security guy was there. Keegan patiently chatted away with the security guy, asking him about his job, where he lived, just being friendly because that is Kevin Keegan for you. Interested in people. Good to them. Later, when the talk to the audience finished, Keegan headed into the Waterstones’ tent to sign books. The queue was huge. The Festival was closing for the night but Keegan stayed two hours to make sure everyone had their copy signed or their shirt. One lady had her Liverpool jacket signed (below). Keegan not only signed but had a joke and a laugh and a picture with them all. On Boxing Day, Keegan was at Scunthorpe United, his first club, promoting non-League football. He joined in the carols and got behind the bar, pulling pints, helping out, spreading laughter. Because that’s what Kevin Keegan does – spreads joy. And that’s one of the many, many reasons people are rooting for Kevin Keegan at this challenging time.

@90sfootball Lucas Moura

Who's the first player you think of when you see this Ajax shirt?

@mcfcHQ_ Kane vs Arsenal

Guess the goalscorer Level: Hard

@Lloyd_Cole Is that yer man from the style council?

What’s not to love?

@indykaila @TimesSport Secret or illegal?

Breaking: Tony Bloom, the owner of Brighton & Hove Albion, has been accused of operating a secret £600m gambling syndicate to bet on football matches, using accounts including some belonging to Nigel Farage’s former chief of staff -@TimesSport

The Smiths record sleeves-origins…

@Greyhoundstar Do a blog in your own time and thanks for the service 👍

Last day after 43 years of continuous writing about the dogs (and their people). Will take some time out & decide whether to produce a blog or similar for interest sake. Spooky coincidence- stroll beside a Spanish beach today and came across 2 Towcester & Suffolk Downs ex-racers.

@AtTheRaces Soapy Stevens at Chester 2021 ‘and here comes Soapy’

Let's hear them! 👇

@AtTheRaces And Arazi runs right by him

@conspiracyb0t The white rose were legendary

@RacingPost Ayr Brighton Huntington

1. What is your local racecourse? 2. What is your favourite racecourse? 3. What is the first racecourse you attended? 🐎🙌

@armorjs @RacingTV at least Alan King managed Trueshan's career, esp in the early days. He ran to a RPR of 107 last time out & an average 115 his last few runs in 24. Poor old 11yo Peachey Carnehan was not shown similar respect by connections after 169 races, the last few he showed he'd had enough

@RacingTV You'd think at nine years old with a totally ground dependent horse, who had won you over 2 million quid the old boy had done all his racing. Peachey Carnehan, although no worldie, recently lost his life running 160 times at a lowly level aged 11. Greed is a terrible thing.

James Given, Director of Equine Health & Welfare at the BHA, formerly trained racehorses and makes for factual and poignant listening after the very sad loss of Trueshan today

@leemottershead It's something which could be worked out internally within racing - with age and form variables and overall consensus, before it becomes used against racing. Generally, a horse is better off in training and connections know what to do, but Peachey was let down & perhaps its time

@perrydinho It’s a very interesting point, Jim. I’ll have a think about it. Clearly the difficulty would be where lines are drawn in terms of form deterioration, etc, plus how do you establish if a horse has fallen out of love with racing?

It’s four days one & I am still sick to my stomach on what happened to Peachey Carnehan, enflamed by the bullshit Mirror article which painted the abusers as the victims. Is there anyone else out there who doesn’t want brave horses run into the ground? #peacheycarnehan

Peachey Carnehan:169 races, 100k earned, and no retirement - tragic end at the age of 11. His fate and name, drawn from a tale of madness and ruin, are hauntingly apt. British racing is cracking, the crown slips. This story tells it all.

Love horse racing but makes me sick to the stomach seeing horses die who clearly had lost their interest in the game Peachey Carnehan 11 years old now , rated 37 ,that’s his results this season. His time was clearly up Raced to death, literally. Trainer should lose his licence

BHA "Out of Form" Horses: A horse with a string of poor efforts may be closely monitored If deemed not competitive at his handicap mark, BHA may suggest a drop in class, time off, or retirement Any of these rules would have saved Peachey Carnehan from a fate he did not deserve

@tony_calvin @AKBets “Peachey Carnehan ran 168 times, but placed in none of his final 20 races and ended his career rated just 37. Should the BHA consider a welfare safeguard for horses showing long-term decline, to help avoid scenarios like what happened to this horse this week ?”