Journalism BA and MA. NCTJ Gold standard journalism diploma. Freelance journo. Probably the only person you know who can write 100wpm shorthand.
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13 Dec 2023
Perfectly whelmed to have won the Belfast Telegraph Helen Scott Memorial Trophy today. @UlsterUni
Unfortunately, I’m not so proud to say I’ve won more trophies this year than Man Utd have in half a decade. I even wore a United tie (chosen before I knew the result last night).
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Poor man’s Fred
🚨 Manchester United reach agreement with Atalanta to sign Ederson. Price for 26yo midfielder €40.5m fixed €4.5m of potential bonuses. Personal terms in place on 4 1yr deal. Must still do medical & all parties plan to complete early July @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7294116…
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May 27
Kasper Schmeichel retires having made more PL penalty saves at Old Trafford than his dad
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May 24
Something quite satisfying about James Milner ending his playing career in a defeat to Man United.
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May 24
#OTD in 2017 - United complete the set by winning the Europa League after they defeated Ajax in Stockholm thanks to goals from Pogba and Mkhitaryan! 🏆🔵
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May 24
9 years ago today, Wayne Rooney’s last touch of the ball for United in the Europa League final win (2017) #MUFC
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18 Years Ago Today:
A rain-soaked Sir Bobby Charlton and Sir Alex Ferguson sharing a moment after Manchester United became champions of Europe once again. ❤️
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May 21
#OTD in 2016 - Mata and Lingard score as United come from behind at Wembley to beat Crystal Palace AET and win the FA Cup for a twelfth time! 🏆🕺
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May 21
OTD: John Terry changes the order so he can take the winning penalty - 2008
Viva John Terry 😂😂
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Erm… George Graham was a former Arsenal player and led the club to two top flight titles…
Massive error on the Arsenal website.
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May 19
Sir Alex refused to go out the way Pep is.
He came back after the heartbreak & controversy of 2012, poached Robin van Persie from Arsenal to spearhead a title charge that was over in March when they were 15 points ahead.
If not for a farcical Nani red card vs Real Madrid in the Champions League that to this day makes zero sense, it could've been an even better final season.
That's how you go out. On top, undisputed. Not with a pathetic whimper out the back door before the final day, while wearing the worst hi-viz kits imaginable.
There are levels here. Good riddance, Pep.
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Apr 17
Jonny Evans player coach?
Apr 17
Breaking: Leny Yoro is believed to have suffered an injury and has not travelled with #mufc squad to London [@samuelluckhurst]
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Does it not say more about the format? United and Madrid didn't play each other for ten years (03-13) this with united regularly in the competition. I think this just shows a saturated market
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Feb 26
Earlier today I was informed of the passing of @realrobgrant .i am in total shock.He was one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. A visionary.
My heart goes out to his family and friends. The impact he and Doug had on the course of my life is immeasurable
RIP ROB
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Feb 12
Happy birthday, Gromit.
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Jan 25
Gonna win the league
Jan 25
A MASSIVE RESULT IN THE CAPITAL 💪
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Michael Carrick might save this man’s life
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