Moving, sad, and uplifting funeral today that celebrated the wonderful life of a wonderful man.
Huge turnout for Ian Hudspeth OBE - friend to many. You'll never be forgotten. RIP. 💛💙
🚨🚨🚨Some personal news 🚨🚨🚨
After 25 years, 24 of them covering @ManUtd and @ManCity, I’m leaving @DailyMirror and @MirrorFootball
I’ve been privileged to cover more than 1,000 games in @premierleague, @ChampionsLeague@EuropaLeague@EmiratesFACup and @Carabao_Cup as well as reporting on six @FIFAWorldCup and three @UEFAEURO tournaments, not to mention earning at least half a dozen bans from Sir Alex Ferguson!
It’s been an honour to work with so many talented and loyal colleagues, past and present, many of whom have become great friends.
As one door closes, another one opens, and I’m excited to explore new professional opportunities.
Thanks to everyone who has supported me and read my work over the past quarter of a century - even the haters and the trolls!
Below is my final column for @MirrorFootball
Cheers everyone - it’s been a blast!
mirror.co.uk/sport/football…
Deeply, deeply sad by Ian Hudspeth's passing. A class act and truly selfless public servant who was always happy to help anyone. I was privileged to serve on the OUITC board with Ian and count on him as a friend. He will be sorely missed by many. Thoughts with family. RIP.
Team Fortitude Christmas lunch!
On Friday we closed the office and celebrated the festive period and our year’s achievements at our annual Christmas Party.
A huge thank you to our clients, partners, suppliers and everyone who has supported us this year.
"It's my Dad." ❤️
After defeating Stuart Bingham 6-5 from 5-0 down, Scott Donaldson dedicated his incredible win to his late father.
Well in, Scott. We will all be behind you in York! 👏
#UKChampionship
Racing tomorrow goes ahead - please share❗
Thrilled (and relieved) to say A Celebration of Willow tomorrow WILL go ahead ✅
All outdoor activities will now happen in the hall. Cover arranged for outside.
Due 2-4mm of rain while racing is taking place.
See you tomorrow ☺️
Oxford United are delighted that our planning application for a new 16,000 capacity stadium on land north of the city has been approved by Cherwell District Council.
I've been quiet on here lately because life, in the way it does, wreaks seismic changes, and my lovely dad died.
It's been hard to motivate myself, but I have a new book coming out in three weeks' time called Some Of Us Are Liars, and people have been saying nice things about it.
🚨 Oxford United needs YOU!
Write to your local representatives or candidates and urge them to back our new stadium proposal.
Your voice counts. Your voice will make a difference. 🏟️
@NeilSmythe@danielfreeman83@fraserwebster12 And his nephew was mascot today too. 8 years old and had to witness it. On the day we pay tribute to Joey Beauchamp and talk about people's mental health.
❗️ Saturday’s are for football!
🚫 With no fixture on Saturday, we’re offering all @OUFCOfficial season ticket holder’s entry to our home match vs Leamington for just £5.
🏟️ Simply show your season ticket at the turnstile for discounted entry. RT.
#OCFC | #OUFC
Absolutely class from @OUFCOfficial - sent everyone who lost a loved one in 2024 a photo of the recent matchday tribute. Thoughtful act that means so much. Thank you. #OUFC 💛💙