@Nick_Metcalfe Avatar @Nick_Metcalfe Nick Metcalfe

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Social category influence premier league #2148 finance #6026 countries 11.03% travel destinations 10.34% social networks 2.07% nfl 1.38% pga golfers 1.38% technology brands 0.69% musicians 0.69% celebrities 0.69%

Social topic influence gold #1056, in the 12.41%, premier league 8.28%, manchester united 7.59%, games #2576, super bowl 5.52%, the first #2616, if you 4.14%, milan #1117, more than #1567

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"Matt Weston has tonight won Great Britain's 13th gold in Winter Olympics history. Here is a list of all [--] going back more than a century. #WinterOlympics"
X Link 2026-02-13T21:04Z [----] followers, 32.9K engagements

"Good heavens above what a shot from Mark Allen. #snooker"
X Link 2022-09-28T15:28Z [----] followers, 13.6K engagements

"Talk about putting things in perspective. The remarkable John Hunt commentating on the climax of the Cheltenham Gold Cup and victory for Inothewayurthinkin on BBC Radio"
X Link 2025-03-14T16:22Z [----] followers, 358.9K engagements

"Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5 in the Australian Open men's final. US Open winner in [----] and [----] Wimbledon champion in [----] and [----] French Open winner in [----] and [----]. Now an Australian Open champion for the first time in [----]. Colossal effort. Carlos Alcaraz wins the Australian Open men's title to complete a career grand slam at the age of [--]. Carlos Alcaraz wins the Australian Open men's title to complete a career grand slam at the age of 22"
X Link 2026-02-01T11:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"A few years ago everyone was worried about the future of tennis without Federer Nadal and Djokovic. Now a guy we hadn't heard of four or five years ago - Alcaraz - has won seven slams and has designs himself on being the greatest. That's sport. New heroes come along. #Tennis"
X Link 2026-02-01T11:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Kyren Wilson hits out at the scheduling of the World Grand Prix so soon after the German Masters: Its crazy crazy scheduling. I think the Hong Kong World Grand Prix deserves to be better. Straight from Germany its very very difficult to arrive here. #Snooker"
X Link 2026-02-03T16:13Z [----] followers, 15.2K engagements

"Still in awe of the level of bleakness weather wise today. Yes I realise its February. I dont expect Blighty to look or feel like the Maldives. But that combination of very cold very wet and very dark was something to behold. Wow. #bleak"
X Link 2026-02-03T22:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Four wins from four games for Manchester United caretaker manager Michael Carrick. United beat Tottenham 2-0 at Old Trafford and move within two points of third placed Aston Villa in the Premier League. Live reaction now on TNT Sports. News and highlights on the TNT website"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"The BBC Winter Olympics titles are clever and there's a sense of occasion there. But I think I'd rather see people. Show me Robin Cousins and Torvill & Dean please. And maybe something from the last [--] years too if you must"
X Link 2026-02-07T17:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Smashing victory for Brentford in the evening game they win 3-2 at Newcastle. All the news from today's Premier League matches on the TNT Sports website. All the top flight highlights later tonight on Match of the Day on BBC One. Arsenal move NINE points clear at the top of the Premier League beating Sunderland 3-0. Aston Villa drop more points drawing 1-1 at Bournemouth. But Chelsea claim victory winning 3-1 at Wolves. Everton win 2-1 at Fulham West Ham win 2-0 at Burnley. Arsenal move NINE points clear at the top of the Premier League beating Sunderland 3-0. Aston Villa drop more points"
X Link 2026-02-07T19:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Im already dreading some of the columns that are going to be published about Lindsey Vonn. #Olympics26"
X Link 2026-02-08T11:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Speed skating at Milano Cortina [----] AKA my 10th Olympics"
X Link 2026-02-08T16:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Glorious afternoon Janet. The mens 5000m title goes to Norways Sander Eitrem with an Olympic record. Metodej Jilek from the Czech Republic takes silver Italys Riccardo Lorello the bronze. I just watched the medal ceremony with Riccardos family. Non stop tears of joy. @Nick_Metcalfe Good timing the men's 5000m arguably the most exciting event I'd say @Nick_Metcalfe Good timing the men's 5000m arguably the most exciting event I'd say"
X Link 2026-02-08T17:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Loads going on at this Winter Olympics. The best advice I can give you is to check Teletext for the latest news and results. If that doesnt work remember there are highlights tonight on Olympic Grandstand with David Coleman"
X Link 2026-02-08T17:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Its not about happy talk Senor or indeed sad talk - its about the truly terrible Lindsey Vonn takes that are coming our way. @Nick_Metcalfe You just want happy talk then dont read the other stuff. @Nick_Metcalfe You just want happy talk then dont read the other stuff"
X Link 2026-02-08T17:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Manchester City come from 1-0 down late on to beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield. Arsenal looked set to stay nine points clear at the top but the gap tonight is six. In the other Premier League game today Crystal Palace won 1-0 at Brighton. Highlights later on Match of the Day"
X Link 2026-02-08T19:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"LIVE FROM MILANO CORTINA WINTER OLYMPICS [----] Here's a special broadcast from me at the Duomo in Milan. I speak to all and sundry - pure vox popping - to hopefully bring you a wee bit of flavour of this Games. #Olympics26 https://soundcloud.com/nick_metcalfe/live-from-milano-cortina https://soundcloud.com/nick_metcalfe/live-from-milano-cortina"
X Link 2026-02-08T19:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Let me add to that Captain - in this [----] Winter Olympics broadcast I've mentioned: *Tommy Trinder *Neighbours in the 80s *The [----] film The Birds *Paddy the Greek and Sunglasses Ron *Atlantic [---] https://soundcloud.com/nick_metcalfe/live-from-milano-cortina @Nick_Metcalfe References to Safeway and Olympic Grandstand in one day. Youve done well. https://soundcloud.com/nick_metcalfe/live-from-milano-cortina @Nick_Metcalfe References to Safeway and Olympic Grandstand in one day. Youve done well"
X Link 2026-02-08T20:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Jeez everyone is crying at this Winter Olympics. Im the only one holding it together. Stuff upper lip from me"
X Link 2026-02-08T21:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"It's Super Bowl Sunday. A day in sport like no other. The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks meeting in Santa Clara California. More than one hundred million viewers are expected to tune in across the United States. In the UK the game is live on Channel [--] and Sky"
X Link 2026-02-08T22:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Incredible piece of sports broadcasting from Mike Tirico today. He'll call the Super Bowl for NBC and then present NBC's prime time Winter Olympics coverage from the stadium. Tomorrow Tirico will fly to Italy and then present NBC Olympics coverage from there from Tuesday"
X Link 2026-02-08T22:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Tirico saying everyone is there reminds me of @PeterCarline turning to me with a massive smile a couple of hours before the Miami Super Bowl in [----] and saying Its nuts isnt it We could turn the corner and bump into Arnie"
X Link 2026-02-09T00:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Defense wins championships. I've just eaten a bar of milk chocolate and a lovely orange thanks to Aldi. And the halftime show is nearly upon us with Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich. #SBLX"
X Link 2026-02-09T01:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"The Seattle Seahawks lead the New England Patriots 9-0 at halftime in the 60th Super Bowl in California. #SuperBowlLX #SBLX"
X Link 2026-02-09T01:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"We're going to hear this incredible music soon. #SuperBowlLX #SBLX https://soundcloud.com/nick_metcalfe/super-bowl-presentation-music https://soundcloud.com/nick_metcalfe/super-bowl-presentation-music"
X Link 2026-02-09T01:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Loathsome shot of a loathsome man there. Robert Kraft. If ever there was a character who deserved defeat on a night like this. #SuperBowlLX"
X Link 2026-02-09T03:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Thank you very much for your company throughout the [----] NFL season. What comfort and succour this sport gives me throughout the autumn and winter especially in the wee small hours. Spring is on the way now. The NFL will be back in September. Good morning to you all. #NFL"
X Link 2026-02-09T03:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Pure Olympics there the commentary team talking about bumping into freeski slopestyle medal contender Megan Oldham 'outside the Co-op' yesterday"
X Link 2026-02-09T12:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Switzerland's Mathilde Gremaud wins gold in the women's freeski slopestyle at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Chinese superstar Eileen Gu takes silver and Canada's Megan Oldham the bronze. Britain's Kirsty Muir finishes fourth. #Olympics2026"
X Link 2026-02-09T12:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Live Winter Olympics coverage continues throughout the day and every day on TNT Sports and discovery+ Every event every moment you choose what to watch. #Olympics2026"
X Link 2026-02-09T12:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Ive just watched France play Germany in the womens ice hockey at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. If youre waiting for the highlights and dont want to know the score you should look away from Twitter for the next five minutes"
X Link 2026-02-09T18:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"The Americans bang on it in the womens ice hockey tonight Michael. Far too good for Switzerland and they win 5-0. You can watch back all todays ice hockey action on discovery+ along with all the other events on a busy Monday at this Italian Winter Olympics. @Nick_Metcalfe Being able to watch this US womens team is a pure privilege. Even Canada hasnt been able to beat them for a while. @Nick_Metcalfe Being able to watch this US womens team is a pure privilege. Even Canada hasnt been able to beat them for a while"
X Link 2026-02-09T22:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"I've always been a bit obsessed by this programme. I get World of Sport vibes. Although this came first. "The thrill of victory.and the agony of defeat." ABC's Wide World of Sports A 37-year American sports television institution https://t.co/7b9uqYvBcR "The thrill of victory.and the agony of defeat." ABC's Wide World of Sports A 37-year American sports television institution https://t.co/7b9uqYvBcR"
X Link 2026-02-10T01:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Manchester United are at West Ham tonight. It wouldnt matter if Sir Matt or Sir Alex was manager Robbo in midfield Georgie Best and Eric Cantona in the team too. Schmeichel in nets. Id still expect the Hammers to win 1-0 with a farcical goal deflected in off Julian Dicks"
X Link 2026-02-10T12:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Viewing figures for the Winter Olympics already very strong in the UK. I can tell you that nearly four million viewers watched live BBC Two coverage of the Games last night. I wonder how many more would watch if the prime time action was on BBC One. #WinterOlympics2026"
X Link 2026-02-10T14:54Z [----] followers, 29.6K engagements

"I was at that Upton Park game in [----]. Behind the goal with home fans. I can see that ball bouncing in off Kenny Brown now. Preposterous goal. Fergie famously moaned that the West Ham effort was 'obscene' - the old rascal was right they were like men possessed. @Nick_Metcalfe [----] when going for our first title in [--] years was painful. [----] when we had a million shots and drew to lose title on last day. Then Paolo di Canio vs goal in FA cup when barthez put his hand up trying to put him off. We've lost last [--] away against them & only won [--] out of [--]. @Nick_Metcalfe [----] when going for our"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Brentford FC on tour 2026"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Good heavens another fourth place for Great Britain at the Winter Olympics. Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat lose 5-3 to Italy in the mixed curling bronze medal match"
X Link 2026-02-10T16:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Actually I've not heard about Super Bowl numbers yet. If you have can you message me please and I'll send the news out myself giving you no credit. @Nick_Metcalfe Any idea on Super Bowl viewership @Nick_Metcalfe Any idea on Super Bowl viewership"
X Link 2026-02-10T17:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"To be honest recent Winter Games have had so many issues. Geopolitical + human rights nightmares + pandemic. Italy = pure relief. This is the first proper prime time Winter Olympics for a UK audience for a generation too. @Nick_Metcalfe First time Ive watched for many a year. I suspect its because its in Italy and one can picture oneself there one day. @Nick_Metcalfe First time Ive watched for many a year. I suspect its because its in Italy and one can picture oneself there one day"
X Link 2026-02-10T17:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"This Nancy Guthrie story Good God"
X Link 2026-02-10T18:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Big midweek of live Premier League football on TNT Sports and discovery+ - the Winter Olympics and all the football on TNT. West Ham v Manchester United at the Olympic Stadium kicks off at 8.15pm. Also to come - Chelsea v Leeds Everton v Bournemouth and Tottenham v Newcastle"
X Link 2026-02-10T19:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"As part of the TNT Sports and discovery+ team for this Winter Olympics I commend this message Henrietta. @Nick_Metcalfe Theres also many of us watching on Discovery where we can watch every minute of the sports including a multiview option which is a game changer and ideal for those who are new to these sports. @Nick_Metcalfe Theres also many of us watching on Discovery where we can watch every minute of the sports including a multiview option which is a game changer and ideal for those who are new to these sports"
X Link 2026-02-10T19:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@Lou__007 Hope you're enjoying the Games Louise"
X Link 2026-02-10T20:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Not surprised to hear Chelsea v Leeds was good. I was at the reverse game at Elland Road in December and it was fabulous. It finishes 2-2 at Stamford Bridge tonight. Two away wins elsewhere in the Premier League - Bournemouth win 2-1 at Everton Newcastle win 2-1 at Tottenham"
X Link 2026-02-10T21:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"I'm getting a fair bit of disagreement from my colleagues but I'm sticking to my guns. Deserved point for Manchester United. Benjamin Sesko with a smashing finish in stoppage time in a game that finishes 1-1. Hammers so well organised. But United never gave up. Deserved it. I think they should carry on playing until Manchester United score here. It's good for football and good for the country when United are doing well. I think they should carry on playing until Manchester United score here. It's good for football and good for the country when United are doing well"
X Link 2026-02-10T22:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"I can't quite describe the look Thomas Frank gave to the reporter on TNT Sports following the interview after the Spurs game. It was basically two death stares in a row. But that doesn't do it justice. Just see it if you can"
X Link 2026-02-10T23:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Here's the Thomas Frank look. Total withering contempt. "Inside he was boiling up." 😬 Michail Antonio was loving that frosty Thomas Frank post-match interview. 👀 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK https://t.co/zzmAsJoMF8 "Inside he was boiling up." 😬 Michail Antonio was loving that frosty Thomas Frank post-match interview. 👀 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK https://t.co/zzmAsJoMF8"
X Link 2026-02-10T23:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Manchester United not playing now until their first ever match at Everton's new stadium on February [--]. Ludicrous domestic cup season for United. I'm still annoyed the club treated the Brighton game in such disorganised fashion"
X Link 2026-02-11T00:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"I wasn't able to follow the Winter Olympics as closely as I would have liked tonight. How did Robin Cousins get on in the skating"
X Link 2026-02-11T00:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@DannyJamieson Strong interview"
X Link 2026-02-11T00:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Nearly [---] million viewers watched Sunday's Super Bowl in the United States. NBC say a peak audience of nearly [---] million watched across NBC Peacock and Telemundo. #SuperBowlLX #SBLX"
X Link 2026-02-11T00:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Is the iPlayer working ok for everyone else for watching the Winter Olympics I dont think Im getting the most up to date coverage on mine"
X Link 2026-02-11T15:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Rory McIlroy has always had a good grasp on sport from a fan perspective. The NFL has a natural advantage in that the season cant really be any longer (too unsafe) but Rory is right its organised in a quite compelling way. Excitement is through the roof every September. Rory McIlroy isn't a fan of the NFL but does appreciate their business model "I could watch a game of cricket for [--] days and be mesmerized" + "As we in golf are contemplating going to more of that scarcity model there's certainly a lot to be learned from the NFL." https://t.co/HlMOicBCZz Rory McIlroy isn't a fan of the NFL but"
X Link 2026-02-11T15:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"The problem golf and tennis has - and I suppose to a lesser extent maybe snooker too - is that theres never really proper breaks. Ive always been a huge one for breaks. I need beginnings and ends. Some sports deliver that well - and the NFL probably does it the best of all"
X Link 2026-02-11T15:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Another big old night of sport on TNT Sports and discovery+ Britain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson will go for a medal in the figure skating at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics Plus five games live in the Premier League including second placed Manchester City against Fulham"
X Link 2026-02-11T17:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@JimmyCaramac One of golf's biggest stars Rory McIlroy says there is a problem with golf"
X Link 2026-02-11T17:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"At this rate Fear and Gibson will be skating at the [----] Winter Olympics"
X Link 2026-02-11T20:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"One of the most dramatic - and bizarre - first halves of the Premier League season. Crystal Palace went 2-0 up at home to Burnley but the visitors have just scored three goals to lead 3-2"
X Link 2026-02-11T20:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"I'm told Fear and Gibson are due to skate at 9.18pm. At this rate Fear and Gibson will be skating at the [----] Winter Olympics. At this rate Fear and Gibson will be skating at the [----] Winter Olympics"
X Link 2026-02-11T20:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Manchester United fan group The [----] on comments made by the club's owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe today: 'A very ill advised statement. Once again a total embarrassment whether in front of a camera or being interviewed. Commenting on the issues of our country while living in Monaco.'"
X Link 2026-02-11T21:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson did not get the figure skating medal they dearly hoped for at the Winter Olympics tonight finishing seventh in the ice dance event. It's gold for the French pair Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron. #WinterOlympics2026"
X Link 2026-02-11T22:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Manchester City Aston Villa and Liverpool all claim important Premier League wins. City see off Fulham 3-0 Villa beat Brighton 1-0 Liverpool win 1-0 at Sunderland. Crystal Palace are shocked by Burnley who win 3-2 at Selhurst Park. Nottingham Forest and Wolves draw 0-0"
X Link 2026-02-11T22:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"News reaction and highlights on a busy night of Premier League football is on the TNT Sports website. And there's a Match of the Day tonight too coming up at 10.40pm on BBC One. Manchester City Aston Villa and Liverpool all claim important Premier League wins. City see off Fulham 3-0 Villa beat Brighton 1-0 Liverpool win 1-0 at Sunderland. Crystal Palace are shocked by Burnley who win 3-2 at Selhurst Park. Nottingham Forest and Wolves draw 0-0. Manchester City Aston Villa and Liverpool all claim important Premier League wins. City see off Fulham 3-0 Villa beat Brighton 1-0 Liverpool win 1-0"
X Link 2026-02-11T22:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"@jammie1556 The Davis Cup is after the ATP Finals. There's barely any break at all. I prefer sports with proper clean breaks. But if it's good enough for you hooray boss"
X Link 2026-02-11T22:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has tonight called on Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for his comments on immigration. Starmer says Ratcliffe's comments were 'offensive and wrong' and adds that Britain is 'a proud tolerant and diverse country'"
X Link 2026-02-11T22:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"David Coleman was a wonderful broadcaster Mike you're right. The face and voice of sport on British television for decades. He was pure gravitas. I wrote about him in my Voices of Sport series for Yahoo: https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/voices-of-sport-david-coleman-the-peerless-bbc-015527316.html @Nick_Metcalfe The great man Sir David. My all time sports broadcasting hero. The Winter Olympics without DC is like Nottingham Forest without Brian Clough https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/voices-of-sport-david-coleman-the-peerless-bbc-015527316.html @Nick_Metcalfe The great man Sir David. My all"
X Link 2026-02-11T22:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Probably old fashioned from me but the values of Manchester United - certainly deep down - are the opposite of what we've heard from Jim Ratcliffe. The club for its many faults has always stood for diversity and inclusion. Compassion too"
X Link 2026-02-11T23:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Wow now Nottingham Forest have sacked Sean Dyche. Forest never used to be a basket case operation did they Whats happened to them"
X Link 2026-02-12T01:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Fair point Joanne - whenever I skate I like something a bit slower. I used to love gliding around to Claude Debussy at Richmond Ice Rink in the 80s. @Nick_Metcalfe Great music but it was hard to get it perfect to these pieces and if they had they would have got a medal. Something slower hides a lot. @Nick_Metcalfe Great music but it was hard to get it perfect to these pieces and if they had they would have got a medal. Something slower hides a lot"
X Link 2026-02-12T11:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Jim Ratcliffe: I am sorry that my choice of language has offended some people in the UK and Europe and caused concern but it is important to raise the issue of controlled and well-managed immigration that supports economic growth"
X Link 2026-02-12T13:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"This is written as banter obviously but the truth is that not only is curling a fine sport but a very useful one for the IOC. Its a very good filler at the Winter Games. how is there always curling on. at any given time there's like [--] different curling games. are they making these poor people do curling for like [--] hours a day how is there always someone curling how is there always curling on. at any given time there's like [--] different curling games. are they making these poor people do curling for like [--] hours a day how is there always someone curling"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:18Z [----] followers, 96.3K engagements

"Very much so Keith. Although in fairness David Coleman did commentate in a different era when it was just customary to speak more infrequently. Remember dear old Dan Maskell at Wimbledon You'd be lucky to get an 'oh I say' every ten minutes some days. @MikeParcej @Nick_Metcalfe The thing I loved about DC was that he recognised that it wasn't necessary to fill every broadcast second with voice over. Less is sometimes more. @MikeParcej @Nick_Metcalfe The thing I loved about DC was that he recognised that it wasn't necessary to fill every broadcast second with voice over. Less is sometimes more"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"What Maybe not great from me to relitigate all this but I find it hard to get my head round the lads planning to play a pink ball preparation match before the one-off anniversary Test and not for the recent Ashes series. Nurse https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cg5n7nzl7lgo https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cg5n7nzl7lgo"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Manchester United put out a statement: 'Manchester United prides itself on being an inclusive and welcoming club. 'We will continue to represent our people our city and our fans with purpose and pride.' https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/man-utd-official-club-statement-12-february-2026#::text=Manchester%20United%20reflects%20the%20unityfans%20with%20purpose%20and%20pride https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/man-utd-official-club-statement-12-february-2026#::text=Manchester%20United%20reflects%20the%20unityfans%20with%20purpose%20and%20pride"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Time for the half-baked jokes to cease for a moment as I remind you that there's another top night of live sport coming on TNT Sports and discovery+ *Live coverage of the Winter Olympics continues including on the Multiview *Plus Brentford v Arsenal in the Premier League"
X Link 2026-02-12T17:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"I'm spending my evening on the desk apologising to colleagues in Jim Ratcliffe fashion: 'I'm sorry if you were offended by my rubbish use of SEO there.'"
X Link 2026-02-12T18:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Not the main point here obviously but proper old school Arsenal fans have always had a great respect for Manchester United. I know because I regularly go to Arsenal's stadium and I speak to them. I've never brought the supposed 'hatred' between the clubs. As an Arsenal fan I have always enjoyed our historic rivalry with Manchester Utd. Above all I admire its identity as a diverse club with players & fans from all over the world. Jim Ratcliffes comments are a disgrace. Migrants arent the problem. Tax-dodging billionaires are. As an Arsenal fan I have always enjoyed our historic rivalry with"
X Link 2026-02-12T18:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"More Italian joy at the speed skating as Francesca Lollobrigida wins her second gold medal of this Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Lollobrigida records a time of 6:46.17 in the women's 5000m final edging out Merel Conijn of the Netherlands by [---] seconds. #WinterOlympics2026"
X Link 2026-02-12T21:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Full-time: Brentford [--] Arsenal [--] Arsenal four points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League News reaction and highlights on the TNT Sports website"
X Link 2026-02-12T21:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Who do you think will win the Premier League title Arsenal Manchester City Aston Villa Arsenal Manchester City Aston Villa"
X Link 2026-02-12T22:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"If you thought this was a good point - and looking at the numbers you clearly did - there's plenty of Winter Olympics coverage from me elsewhere. Here I am live at the Duomo in Milan with a special live Olympics broadcast. #WinterOlympics2026 https://soundcloud.com/nick_metcalfe/live-from-milano-cortina https://soundcloud.com/nick_metcalfe/live-from-milano-cortina"
X Link 2026-02-13T13:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Phil Haigh and I pay tribute to John Virgo on the Talking Snooker podcast. The man with a snooker CV like no other. #TalkingSnooker https://open.spotify.com/episode/20lvnTio3BE94R0XnV6yP7 https://open.spotify.com/episode/20lvnTio3BE94R0XnV6yP7"
X Link 2026-02-13T14:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Interesting news that the NFL is planning for a Wednesday start in the [----] season. If it's Melbourne what time will the game kick off there #NFL The Varsity * The NFL will start its season on a Wednesday this year either in Melbourne or Seattle. * Disney is opening its Super Bowl ad sales pitch to the entire market on Monday. * @benjstrauss tells us what it was like to be WaPo reporter at this year's Super Bowl. Plus The Varsity * The NFL will start its season on a Wednesday this year either in Melbourne or Seattle. * Disney is opening its Super Bowl ad sales pitch to the entire market on"
X Link 2026-02-13T16:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Amy Williams who women's skeleton gold for Great Britain at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in [----] says Matt Weston will be 'cool calm and collected' as he prepares to go for gold tonight at the Milano Cortina Games. More here from me for TNT: https://www.tntsports.co.uk/skeleton/olympic-games-milano-cortina-2026/2026/matt-weston-gold-medal-chance-amy-williams-skeleton_sto23270141/story.shtml Clear the decks. It's a big night at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics as Britain's Matt Weston goes for gold in the men's skeleton. You can watch live coverage on BBC Two and the BBC iPlayer and also on"
X Link 2026-02-13T17:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Matt Weston breaks the track record in the third run of the men's skeleton in Cortina. Weston increases his lead to [----] seconds over Germany's Axel Jungk. The fourth run will take place shortly live on the BBC and TNT. #WinterOlympics2026 Amy Williams who women's skeleton gold for Great Britain at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in [----] says Matt Weston will be 'cool calm and collected' as he prepares to go for gold tonight at the Milano Cortina Games. More here from me for TNT: https://t.co/3tSHeZYLB1 Amy Williams who women's skeleton gold for Great Britain at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in"
X Link 2026-02-13T19:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Matt Weston: 'Even if you're not part of my close circle if you play the National Lottery you're supporting me as well so thank you so much. I hope I did you proud everyone at home.' Matt Weston: 'It means a hell of a lot to me personally I've worked so hard for this. But everyone back at home - my fiance my family my friends everyone that has sacrificed for me to be here. I've missed funerals birthdays everything for this moment and it feels amazing.' Matt Weston: 'It means a hell of a lot to me personally I've worked so hard for this. But everyone back at home - my fiance my family my"
X Link 2026-02-13T21:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Gasps in the crowd in Milan tonight as the 'Quad God' Ilia Malinin saves his worst performance for the moment when it mattered most. Malinin finishes eighth in the men's single skating final. Mikhail Shaidorov from Kazakhstan wins gold. #WinterOlympics2026"
X Link 2026-02-13T22:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"The opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games takes place tonight. I wonder how the anthem will be done this time. I remember like it was last week this touching moment at Torino in [--]. Wherever youre watching around the world enjoy the Games. #Olympics26"
X Link 2026-02-06T17:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Thousands and thousands of empty seats at the San Siro for tonight's opening ceremony. You don't need to be Woodward or Bernstein to work out why. The price of tickets is absurd. Out of reach for many. Since the pandemic Olympic prices have gone through the roof. #Olympics26"
X Link 2026-02-06T22:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"I'm old enough to remember the last [--] of these [--]. The one that fascinates me a lot is Tony Nash and Robin Dixon in [----]. I guess that would have been the first Winter Olympics gold to be properly shown on UK television. #WinterOlympics https://www.olympics.com/en/news/nash-and-dixon-great-britain-s-golden-bobsleigh-duo Matt Weston has tonight won Great Britain's 13th gold in Winter Olympics history. Here is a list of all [--] going back more than a century. #WinterOlympics https://t.co/KQt6EFvTPN https://www.olympics.com/en/news/nash-and-dixon-great-britain-s-golden-bobsleigh-duo Matt Weston"
X Link 2026-02-14T12:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"For everyone saying this is just down to a European Games there is more nuance than that. I mentioned Vancouver. I loved that Games. The atmosphere in the city and up at Whistler was fabulous. Some Far East Games can work well too - Nagano was seen as a success. It has to be said this Milano Cortina Winter Olympics is a total delight. I honestly wondered if I had lost some of my love for the Winter Games over the last decade or so but can see now it was down to some odd hosts. Best Winter Games since Vancouver [----] for me. It has to be said this Milano Cortina Winter Olympics is a total"
X Link 2026-02-15T13:21Z [----] followers, 11.4K engagements

"@NateGilbert @Quaker2001 Lots of wisdom here Nate. Tokyo would have been tremendous no question. I actually think Rio was spectacular in some ways and had fewer problem than was feared. But there's no question that this Paris and Milano/Cortina double has put the Games back on track"
X Link 2026-02-15T15:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Beautiful to be at the Olympic Stadium in Paris. Forty years on from watching the Los Angeles Games at home in childlike wonder. Twenty years on from being in Athens to watch Kelly Holmes in that golden summer. Im now much older only a bit wiser and still besotted with sport"
X Link 2024-08-10T19:01Z [----] followers, 85K engagements

"I cant watch snowboard cross without thinking of this amazing Winter Olympics moment. This is a lap of honour OHHH drama Jacobellis is down FRIEDEN FRIEDEN This was [--] years ago. Thankfully Lindsey Jacobellis did eventually win Olympic gold at Beijing 2022"
X Link 2026-02-13T17:01Z [----] followers, 1M engagements

"Out of the goodness of my dumb old big old heart Ive written a new @SLSport_ snooker column looking ahead to the Players Championship. Actually I was told write this or youll never work here again. Either way heres the column: #Snooker https://www.sportinglife.com/snooker/news/ios-app/230374 https://www.sportinglife.com/snooker/news/ios-app/230374"
X Link 2026-02-14T11:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"I've always been a VAR fan on balance. This FA Cup tie between Aston Villa and Newcastle has ended the debate for me"
X Link 2026-02-14T19:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"I'd be in a minority I know but I've never bought into the tearful dismissals of VAR. Technology came in largely because fans couldn't cope with 'unfair' decisions against their team. VAR has had its faults of course but it's better that more decisions are right now. @Nick_Metcalfe Should be a fan of better officiating. VAR has allowed the standard to fall so much that when its not in use it highlights the awful standrad. Refs have become to reliant on VAR and its become a vicious circle. @Nick_Metcalfe Should be a fan of better officiating. VAR has allowed the standard to fall so much that"
X Link 2026-02-14T20:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"It has to be said this Milano Cortina Winter Olympics is a total delight. I honestly wondered if I had lost some of my love for the Winter Games over the last decade or so but can see now it was down to some odd hosts. Best Winter Games since Vancouver [----] for me. 📌 Milano Cortina [----] Winter Olympics at halfway point: record-breaking sport packed venues and an unmistakable Italian spirit - The numbers of this success story. 🔹 [----] million Olympic tickets sold with more than [------] spectators already attending competitions 🔹 More https://t.co/Wln3MNsudH 📌 Milano Cortina [----] Winter"
X Link 2026-02-14T22:25Z [----] followers, 322.6K engagements

"Haven't seen this until now. NBC's intro to their Winter Olympics opening ceremony coverage with Mike Tirico presenting from Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara ahead of the Super Bowl. It's perfectly done naturally. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=YOfnxHtC9Vs https://www.youtube.com/watchv=YOfnxHtC9Vs"
X Link 2026-02-15T00:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Do you realise how insulting it is to be asked 'have you got a SoundCloud mate' Nah - thought I wouldn't bother. I've been going around the grounds and around the country this football season - here I am talking to Martin Tyler at Leeds in December. https://soundcloud.com/nick_metcalfe/interview-with-martin-tyler-at-leeds-v-chelsea-december-2025 https://soundcloud.com/nick_metcalfe/interview-with-martin-tyler-at-leeds-v-chelsea-december-2025"
X Link 2026-02-15T13:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale have won snowboard cross gold for Great Britain at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics"
X Link 2026-02-15T14:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale win Olympic gold for Great Britain in the snowboard cross mixed team event. It's the first time Britain has won a Winter Olympics title on snow and the first time Britain has won two gold medals at the same Winter Games. #WinterOlympics2026 Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale have won snowboard cross gold for Great Britain at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale have won snowboard cross gold for Great Britain at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics"
X Link 2026-02-15T14:11Z [----] followers, 78.3K engagements

"You wait [--] years for twelve British gold medals and then two come in [--] hours. Great Britain has now won [--] golds at the Winter Olympics. Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale win Olympic gold for Great Britain in the snowboard cross mixed team event. It's the first time Britain has won a Winter Olympics title on snow and the first time Britain has won two gold medals at the same Winter Games. #WinterOlympics2026 Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale win Olympic gold for Great Britain in the snowboard cross mixed team event. It's the first time Britain has won a Winter Olympics title on snow"
X Link 2026-02-15T14:45Z [----] followers, 95.7K engagements

"I've just had my first 'Team GB' mini-rant of the Games. I held off until the middle weekend. Proud of myself. I'm sorry David that sounds like management speak to me and I know you hate that"
X Link 2026-02-15T15:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"@andrew_raeburn @TeamGB Yes - and did a great turn on it. I think Cram took over from Torino onwards perhaps"
X Link 2026-02-15T15:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"I know you don't have to be an actor to be a theatre critic but surely sportswriting comes into its shameless own during the Winter Olympics. I'm just subbing some copy which describes a 'scruffy performance' from Fear and Gibson. I can't even put skates on without help"
X Link 2026-02-15T15:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Australian tennis player Destanee Aiava has today described the sport as 'racist misogynistic and homophobic'. Aiava: 'Behind the white outfits and traditions is a culture thats racist misogynistic homophobic and hostile to anyone who doesnt fit the mould.' #Tennis"
X Link 2026-02-15T16:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"You reminded me Audrey I looked up pictures of them on Getty the other day. Tony Nash and Robin Nixon competing at the [----] Winter Olympics in Innsbruck where they won bobsleigh gold for Great Britain. @Nick_Metcalfe Gr8 to see Robin Dixon from Northern Ireland in the [--] man Bobsleigh in [----] with Tony Nash from England. @Nick_Metcalfe Gr8 to see Robin Dixon from Northern Ireland in the [--] man Bobsleigh in [----] with Tony Nash from England"
X Link 2026-02-15T16:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"You know there's potentially another must see British Winter Olympics moment coming up when Countryfile is switched to BBC Two. Sorry John Craven (does John still do it)"
X Link 2026-02-15T18:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Great Britain has won its third gold medal of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Tabby Stoecker and Matt Weston win the mixed team skeleton title. #WinterOlympics2026"
X Link 2026-02-15T18:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"You wait [--] years for twelve British gold medals and then three come in [--] hours. Great Britain has now won [--] golds at the Winter Olympics. You wait [--] years for twelve British gold medals and then two come in [--] hours. Great Britain has now won [--] golds at the Winter Olympics. https://t.co/JCNIY8wVeq You wait [--] years for twelve British gold medals and then two come in [--] hours. Great Britain has now won [--] golds at the Winter Olympics. https://t.co/JCNIY8wVeq"
X Link 2026-02-15T18:45Z [----] followers, 28K engagements

"So much happening lest us not forget John Hunt ticking off the director. Marvellous stuff"
X Link 2026-02-15T18:54Z [----] followers, 1.3M engagements

"Oh what are they doing What are they playing at Thats terrible. BBC commentator John Hunt ticks off the director for missing what matters at the start of Matt Westons golden skeleton run tonight at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. So much happening lest us not forget John Hunt ticking off the director. Marvellous stuff. So much happening lest us not forget John Hunt ticking off the director. Marvellous stuff"
X Link 2026-02-15T19:05Z [----] followers, 1.3M engagements

"Honestly the next person who asks me whether I've got a SoundCloud. I don't think I'll be responsible for my actions. Here I am live at the Duomo in Milan with a special Winter Olympics broadcast: #WinterOlympics2026 https://soundcloud.com/nick_metcalfe/live-from-milano-cortina https://soundcloud.com/nick_metcalfe/live-from-milano-cortina"
X Link 2026-02-15T20:30Z [----] followers, 37.8K engagements

"Id like to see the IOC try and take down my snooker content. The Players Championship is on the way and Im looking ahead with both my pen: And my voice: #Snooker https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/radio-snooker-with-nick-metcalfe/id1778586026i=1000749785774 https://www.sportinglife.com/snooker/news/nick-metcalfe-snooker-column-players-championship-will-be-a-proper-treat-as-crucible-looms-large/230374 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/radio-snooker-with-nick-metcalfe/id1778586026i=1000749785774"
X Link 2026-02-15T21:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Bittersweet seeing President Obama at the NBA All-Star Game tonight. Im always a bit annoyed he didnt do more during his eight years in the White House but have never doubted for a moment his decency and dignity. "I always enjoyed watching us beat Indiana" -- Barack Obama roasts Reggie Miller https://t.co/Y8doi5hDRi "I always enjoyed watching us beat Indiana" -- Barack Obama roasts Reggie Miller https://t.co/Y8doi5hDRi"
X Link 2026-02-16T00:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Just been given some cricket news to sub. I have to say this T20 World Cup is one of the worst scheduled events I've ever known. I would say the response to it has been tumbleweed but I don't know if it's been that strong"
X Link 2026-02-16T13:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Apparently it's the 'first time Newcastle have reached the knockout rounds in Europe' - confidently stated by Sky and others. They won the Fairs Cup in [----] and have had loads of runs over the years. Would the last person to leave the sports desk please switch the lights off"
X Link 2026-02-16T13:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Me with a week to go of the Winter Olympics"
X Link 2026-02-16T14:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"A peak audience of [---] million watched Winter Olympics coverage on BBC One last night as Britain claimed a third gold of the Games in the mixed skeleton. Decent TV numbers across the board on another fabulous weekend of sport - [--] million watched Scotland v England on ITV"
X Link 2026-02-16T14:43Z [----] followers, 23.2K engagements

"You're right Clare - the world has decided that the Winter Olympics is deserving of time and attention and cricket's T20 World Cup very obviously is not. @Nick_Metcalfe Who decided to put it on at the same time as the Winter Olympics no one has time to watch both @Nick_Metcalfe Who decided to put it on at the same time as the Winter Olympics no one has time to watch both"
X Link 2026-02-16T15:12Z [----] followers, 10.2K engagements

"Thank you to those who have brought to my attention this marvellous niche line. Ed Leigh yesterday became the sixth BBC commentator to call a GB gold at both the summer and winter Olympics. David Coleman Alan Weeks Paul Dickenson Dougie Donnelly Steve Cram Ed Leigh"
X Link 2026-02-16T15:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Malinin: 'Vile online hatred attacks the mind and fear lures it into the darkness no matter how hard you try to stay sane through the endless pressure. It builds up as these moments flash before your eyes resulting in an inevitable crash. This is that version of the story.' US skating superstar Ilia Malinin makes his first comments since his Winter Olympics disappointment: 'On the worlds biggest stage those who appear the strongest may still be fighting invisible battles on the inside. Even your happiest memories can end up tainted by the noise.' US skating superstar Ilia Malinin makes his"
X Link 2026-02-16T17:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Brilliant moment there as Tabitha Stoecker is told more than four million viewers watched her and Matt Weston win Olympic gold last night. 'Wow' she says genuinely amazed. #WinterOlympics2026"
X Link 2026-02-16T18:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"A few stories around that Manchester United wanted Jurgen Klopp to be their manager. Jurgen would love to manage United. Don't even bother with any half hearted @ on this one - you know it to be true too"
X Link 2026-02-16T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"No worries - I saw two hockey games in Milan myself among other stuff. It was terrific. I've heard good things about Cortina and the other venues too. It's a wonderful Games really. @Nick_Metcalfe Totally agree Thanks for posting. These games have felt competitive fun and classic in a delightful way. We saw a hockey game and loved it in Milan https://t.co/r6kLY0Llnw @Nick_Metcalfe Totally agree Thanks for posting. These games have felt competitive fun and classic in a delightful way. We saw a hockey game and loved it in Milan https://t.co/r6kLY0Llnw"
X Link 2026-02-16T19:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"'The curlers are playing again Barb.' It's got to the stage where I don't know if they're hoodwinking us and they're playing two matches at the same time. The GB women are playing Switzerland but I don't know whether it's actually them or AI generated. #WinterOlympics2026 'The curlers are back on Barb.' Fair do's - they haven't had a match for [--] minutes. #WinterOlympics2026 'The curlers are back on Barb.' Fair do's - they haven't had a match for [--] minutes. #WinterOlympics2026"
X Link 2026-02-16T19:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"FA Cup fifth round draw: Fulham v Southampton Port Vale or Bristol City v Sunderland Newcastle v Manchester City Leeds v Norwich Mansfield v Arsenal Wolves v Liverpool Wrexham v Chelsea West Ham v Macclesfield or Brentford #FACup"
X Link 2026-02-16T19:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"I'm still in a sulk but half this is good isn't it Strong ties at Mansfield and Wrexham. City and Liverpool away at fellow top flight clubs. Wouldn't watch the games at Fulham Port Vale or Bristol City Leeds and West Ham if they were played in my front yard"
X Link 2026-02-16T19:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Proper weather at the Big Air. That's another thing about this Games there's snow everywhere. I don't mean just enough snow for skiing events and maybe a bit round the edges I mean snow everywhere. Absolute blanket of winter. Visually it's so important. #WinterOlympics2026"
X Link 2026-02-16T20:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Lovely picture you paint there Anne - I reckon one sporting event on TV and another on the wireless is up there as proper happiness for me. @Nick_Metcalfe We've had the Olympics on TV whilst listening to the T20 on BBC Sport on my husband's tablet @Nick_Metcalfe We've had the Olympics on TV whilst listening to the T20 on BBC Sport on my husband's tablet"
X Link 2026-02-16T20:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"'She sprinkles pressure on her breakfast cereal.' Everyone is getting tired. #WinterOlympics2026"
X Link 2026-02-16T20:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Another fourth place finish for Great Britain at this Milano Cortina Winter Olympics this time for Kirsty Muir in the women's freeski big air. Canada's Megan Oldham takes gold. #WinterOlympics2026"
X Link 2026-02-16T20:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Surely the most dramatic images from another long Olympic day came in the men's slalom. Atle Lie McGrath saw hopes of gold cruelly dashed and then trudged off into the woods. More details here - plus highlights of the action - from TNT's Andrew Wright: https://www.tntsports.co.uk/alpine-skiing/olympic-games-milano-cortina-2026/2026/is-this-most-brutal-way-lose-gold-medal-skier-launches-poles-over-fence_sto23271721/story.shtml"
X Link 2026-02-16T22:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"There's always a great gravitas about the ice hockey finals at the Winter Olympics. The women's final will be between Canada and the United States. One not to miss on Thursday. #WinterOlympics2026"
X Link 2026-02-16T22:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Such sad news that John Virgo has died at the age of [--]. Tremendous snooker player. UK champion in [----]. One of the great voices - maybe the greatest - in the commentary box. Nobody could match his sense of occasion and gravitas. Above all wonderful friend of snooker. RIP"
X Link 2026-02-04T12:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Rest in peace John. Your magnificent contribution to snooker is rightly treasured by fans the world over. Thank you for the memories. My tribute to the irreplaceable John Virgo for @SLSport_: https://www.sportinglife.com/snooker/news/nick-metcalfe-pays-tribute-to-snooker-legend-john-virgo-who-has-died-at-the-age-of-79/230204 https://www.sportinglife.com/snooker/news/nick-metcalfe-pays-tribute-to-snooker-legend-john-virgo-who-has-died-at-the-age-of-79/230204"
X Link 2026-02-05T12:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Well with respect John I suspect a sensible man like you 'coped with mistakes' admirably but the idea that football fans as a whole did is for the birds. I remember Saturday night radio phone-ins dominated by angry fans calling out referees. @Nick_Metcalfe Nope. The match experience is dramatically poorer in the VAR era. Get it in the bin. There are still errors now. We always coped with mistakes and it gave us something to talk about on a Monday. @Nick_Metcalfe Nope. The match experience is dramatically poorer in the VAR era. Get it in the bin. There are still errors now. We always coped"
X Link 2026-02-14T22:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"'The curlers are back on Barb.' Fair do's - they haven't had a match for [--] minutes. #WinterOlympics2026"
X Link 2026-02-15T14:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Sad to see so many empty seats at Wales v France in the Six Nations. One of the great joys in sport is to be in Cardiff with a packed crowd singing Land of My Fathers. Horrible defeat for Wales on the pitch too beaten 54-12. #SixNations2026"
X Link 2026-02-15T17:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Naff as hell - theyve taken this [--] second clip down. Nonsense. It wasnt a gold medal moment or anything really significant. After everything Ive done for the BBC. Oh what are they doing What are they playing at Thats terrible. BBC commentator John Hunt ticks off the director for missing what matters at the start of Matt Westons golden skeleton run tonight at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. https://t.co/naXpvYckNj Oh what are they doing What are they playing at Thats terrible. BBC commentator John Hunt ticks off the director for missing what matters at the start of Matt Westons golden"
X Link 2026-02-15T21:12Z [----] followers, 29.9K engagements

"US skating superstar Ilia Malinin makes his first comments since his Winter Olympics disappointment: 'On the worlds biggest stage those who appear the strongest may still be fighting invisible battles on the inside. Even your happiest memories can end up tainted by the noise.'"
X Link 2026-02-16T17:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Probably really unbecoming from me to jump on the bandwagon here but I will. Compare this lot with some of the delightful humble champions were seeing at the Winter Olympics. Arriving in Hull. 👋 #CFC #EmiratesFACup https://t.co/xY367NS9qR Arriving in Hull. 👋 #CFC #EmiratesFACup https://t.co/xY367NS9qR"
X Link 2026-02-16T22:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Theres a lot of truth here. Its a brilliant Games but Milan is hardly a hotbed. Even where I stayed fairly central was pretty much Milan business as usual. That can happen in big cities - they can swallow anything - but its amplified here with different clusters. Milan is amazing but it just doesnt have that Olympic energy." On the perks and perils of the pioneering "spread-out Games" at Milan Cortina the beginning of a new trend in decentralized global sporting events https://t.co/Km6H1qgISA Milan is amazing but it just doesnt have that Olympic energy." On the perks and perils of the"
X Link 2026-02-16T23:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

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