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#LFC were allowed to make 6 subtitutions during #LIVSOU due to a new concussion rule. That explains why TAA is even considering leaving for #RealMadrid.

Michael Oliver didn't think this was a red card without VAR intervention. There are too many errors of judgement from him this season. Apart from being dropped, do referees get any training?

Visited the new London City Hall in Canning Town today. Nice building. Nice prayer room - pleasantly surprised how accessible it is (in the main foyer) with a proper ablution sink.

Exclusive: money for Club World Cup broadly set $1bn in prize money, with $525m on participation (not evenly split) and $475m on performance City/Chelsea could get $60-90m in game-changing figures Solidarity to non-participating clubs to be at least $150m www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...

Arne Slot must really not fancy Chiesa if Salah & Diaz deliver a stinker like tonight, and he chooses Elliott & Jones over him. Richard Hughes took a risk and hasn't paid off. It's not a good start for him on the transfer front as #LFC Sporting Director.

That #PSG midfield, technically superb. Retained, recycled, and dominated the ball so well vs #LFC. 👏🏽

Alisson Becker. Gorgeous, gorgeous man. Best in the world! #PSGLIV

Alexander Isak is a great striker. But don't fancy #LFC spending £100m+ on a striker who misses 8-18 matches per season due to injury. No matter how good he is, I'm scarred from high-quality players like Jota, Sturridge & Kewell being injured and negatively impacting our seasons.

Rangemaster (cooker) customer service is excellent. I didn't realise that to access the 2yr warranty on the appliance, I needed to register it within 30 days of delivery. Called them, and they still honoured the warranty. Nice chap, too.

Since Trump came to power and attacked DEI, many companies have scaled back their commitments - especially those with ties to the US. Others have doubled down. #LFC one of those that have doubled-down with this post today www.liverpoolfc.com/news/red-tog...

It is interesting how ways of working are evolving post-COVID-19. Growing demand for co-working spaces, members clubs... and podcast studios

I wouldn't mind Matheus Cunha taking Diogo Jota's place in the #LFC squad this summer. Jota's fitness is unreliable. Don't think Slot trusts him to play the LW role, which MC can do, as well as the F9. This also allows the club to take a risk with a no.9 from abroad.

With TAA most likely leaving #LFC, who's the next vice captain? Alisson replacement already bought. Robertson contract running down & not suited to Slot-ball. Salah? Konate?

Must be maddening supporting a team that plays Jeremy Doku. Electric dribbler, but no end product. Doubt he ever develops it. Surprised Pep Guardiola & #MCFC signed him.

Two aspects I like re Arne Slot's #LFC management: 1. Pragmatism. During #MCILIV, deployed a 424 2x false 9s. Happy to concede possession but never looked threatened. Stark contrast to Amorim who's v dogmatic. 2. Subs on fresh legs. Under Klopp, Tsimikas hardly came on when Robertson was tired.

Stefan Bajcetic has really grown. Looks as tall as Gravenberch now. Remember him being sidelined for "growing pains" as a teenager. Should help him adapt to the physicality of the PL. #LFC #LasPalmas

Why were #Inter wearing their 3rd kit at home? And why was the #Genoa GK wearing the outfield players' home kit? #InterGenoa #SerieA

Noticed Beterbiev is one of few Muslim athletes who covers his awrah #BeterbievBivol2 #RiyadhSeason

#Mo on Netflix is heavy man. Those last two episodes 👏🏽 Surprised they aired it. Took away the importance of family, heritage and proudly owning your identity. Yusra (mum) the star of the show. Exploring Sameer's autism was a positive subplot. Inspired me to document more of my life for my family.

Mikel Arteta is too cautious as a manager. Until he is willing to take more risks, #AFC won't win a Premier League title.

Bayern Munich ultra group Colegio voiced their views re the upcoming general election in Germany and the effects the rise of the far-right AfD party could have on football fans: “No fan culture without freedom! Against fascists - also at the ballot box!” #BTW2025

On the whole, Google Workspace products work well - especially for remote working. Google Docs catching up with Microsoft Office. However, tech support is 👎🏽. Self-help guides aren't clear. When you get through to a human, their responses are confusing, like English/logic isn't a first language.

What is up with #LFC and their inability to attack or defend set pieces? Comical More so when you have players like VVD, Konate & Alisson

#LIVWOL was the first time #LFC players looked nervous in the title race this season. Probably a hangover from the #EVELIV 2-2. Holding on will do the players confidence some good. Experience of Endo, VVD, Alisson & Salah will be vital in the run-in.

Florian Wirtz reminds me of those old school no.10's. Plays the game at his own pace. Makes the simple and complex things look equally aesthetically pleasing.

Vincent Kompany, an alpha as a player, but a beta head coach. He may win the #Bundesliga with #FCBayern this season, but he has not shown signs he will become an elite tactician. Xabi Alonso's #B04 by FAR the better team. #B04FCB

📚 Now reading #InMyMothersFootsteps by Mona Hajjar Halaby. A Christian Palestinian teacher of nom-violent communication retracing her mum's childhood before the Nakba. I'll be honest, I kinda dropped this book as it didn't grab my attention but determined to see it through 💪🏽

New. Fifa has been laundering its reputation through partnerships with UN bodies. WHO and UNHCR are declining to disclose the amount they are receiving from the fund meant to provide remedies to migrant workers. By @samindrakunti.bsky.social josimarfootball.com/2025/02/12/b...

I wonder what Arne Slot said to get sent off by Michael Oliver. Didn't look anything vicious for it to be a red card. Referees are sensitive lil men. The power and accountability imbalance is mad. #EVELIV

Michael Oliver used to be one of the better refs, but got caught up in the emotion of the crowd & occasion. 2-2 is a fair result. #LFC were poor. Dropping points like that will be painful. Definate foul for the 2nd goal. However, it's the anger the players need for the reverse fixture. #EVELIV

Curtis Jones, give him the vice captaincy! That's why you have local lads in the team. Brilliant end to the last Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park! #EVELIV

Arne Slot was complacent in his choice of midfield for #PLYLIV in the #FACup. Howevet, Diaz, Jota & Chiesa should've been enough 🔥 to bail #LFC out. Shocking how few CCC they created before 1-0. Luis Diaz doesn't beat his man anymore, create chances or have that killer instinct. Sell in the summer.