# ![@TheSimonGilbert Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::167417966.png) @TheSimonGilbert Simon Gilbert

Simon Gilbert posts on X about bbc, coventry city, defence, i dont the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[finance](/list/finance)  [premier league](/list/premier-league)  [countries](/list/countries)  [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  [social networks](/list/social-networks)  [celebrities](/list/celebrities)  [formula 1](/list/formula-1)  [la liga](/list/la-liga)  [stocks](/list/stocks) 

**Social topic influence**
[bbc](/topic/bbc), [coventry city](/topic/coventry-city), [defence](/topic/defence), [i dont](/topic/i-dont), [premier league](/topic/premier-league), [has been](/topic/has-been), [in the](/topic/in-the), [i see](/topic/i-see), [fans](/topic/fans), [money](/topic/money)

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
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**Top assets mentioned**
[Fetch (FET)](/topic/fetch) [GARY (GARY)](/topic/gary) [Civic (CVC)](/topic/civic) [SUSHI (SUSHI)](/topic/sushi)
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Coventry battery firm wants to build gigafactory - BBC News A battery firm from Coventry announces plans to build a gigafactory by 2030"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gdxx4dg41o)  2025-02-26T07:14Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Coventry arcade demolition starts as City Centre South begins - BBC News A 450m project to transform Coventry city centre is underway"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7vr6n8qq2vo)  2025-06-18T19:07Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Warwickshire council boss vetoed Reform's Pride Flag removal request - BBC News Reform UK accuses Warwickshire council's chief executive of a "coup d'etat" in a Pride flag row"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gee4w7djzo)  2025-07-01T19:01Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements


"How Coventry City Football Club has finally ended its 25-year stadium saga - BBC News A deal was announced on Saturday ahead of the club's 7-1 win at their new home - the Coventry Building Society Arena"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c754g41q9npo)  2025-08-27T06:52Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Government would support knife arches in schools - BBC News Policing Minister Diana Johnson says the decisions need to be made locally but she would back head teachers"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ceqg7gnw8leo)  2025-05-22T13:08Z 208.1M followers, [---] engagements


"Reform UK flag policy strips Warwickshire council boss of power - BBC News A Reform UK-led council has taken decision-making powers over flags away from its chief executive"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce84ne7z408o)  2025-09-10T06:21Z 208.1M followers, 103.6K engagements


"Birmingham Perry Barr athletes' village sale to cost council 320m - report - BBC News Taxpayers are set for a 320m bill for the athlete's village never used by a single athlete"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg3x72q789o)  2025-01-16T09:54Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Secretive waste firm bailout in Coventry labelled a scandal - BBC News A company supposed to generate profit for the authority will now receive a bailout worth millions"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0lzpy9ewero)  2025-01-15T09:32Z 208.1M followers, [---] engagements


"Reform to 'dumb down' diversity and net zero council programmes - BBC News Warwickshire County Council's new leader says immigration is the biggest challenge facing the area"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74nrrzw8r9o)  2025-06-06T06:25Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Coventry Ikea project labelled flatpack fantasy Council bosses will plough on with the 60m scheme to revamp the former Ikea into a cultural hub"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c70wpr73462o)  2024-10-20T06:14Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Coventry Ikea project rescued after setback - BBC News Work to transform Coventry's former Ikea building had to stop when the former contractor went into administration"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly3mzg560yo)  2025-03-13T12:09Z 208.1M followers, [---] engagements


"Reform UK aims to 'wipe floor' with Labour in Midlands - BBC News Reform UK targets takeover of West Midlands' two biggest cities as all out elections scheduled for next year"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2d9me2vxro)  2025-09-06T09:32Z 208.1M followers, [---] engagements


"Teenage Warwickshire Reform UK council leader George Finch 'wanted to teach' - BBC News George Finch the UK's youngest council leader at [--] had thought he would become a history teacher"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj61l526xlxo)  2025-07-23T08:52Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Coventry City owner explores building new 40000-seater stadium - BBC News Owner Doug King has explored the idea of building one at the Butts Park Arena the BBC discovers"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ykr8pdk1qo)  2025-07-31T05:33Z 208.1M followers, 82.7K engagements


"Coventry MP warns winter fuel cuts could have fatal consequences - BBC News Coventry MP Zarah Sultana says constituents are telling her they fear they could freeze to death"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y51zzpd6po)  2024-09-11T15:54Z 13.6K followers, 10.4K engagements


"Dozens of bus routes to be scrapped or changed - BBC News Routes in the West Midlands will be affected with most changes in January after a viability review"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c207v4nrnldo)  2024-11-26T07:06Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Reform UK council flag rule survives challenge despite Pride row - BBC News Warwickshire County Council-led Reform UK's rule comes after a row over flying the Pride flag"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c306vnz744jo)  2025-09-22T16:42Z 208.1M followers, 120.1K engagements


"West Midlands city develops new driverless tram technology - BBC News New tram technology is being developed in Coventry which could see driverless trams come to where you live"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3v9wpq206zo)  2025-04-09T05:40Z 208.1M followers, [---] engagements


"Birmingham council tax: 10% rise approved amid financial crisis - BBC News The government says it will not block the increase but that responsibility lies with the council"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4nkzejrrx4o)  2024-02-06T16:46Z 208.1M followers, 89.1K engagements


"Warwickshire County Council to be different whatever voters pick - BBC News Tories lead an exodus of members at Warwickshire County Council as local election looms"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c793ldndgjxo)  2025-04-23T06:15Z 208.1M followers, [---] engagements


"Birmingham eyes best of times after worst of times - BBC News Birmingham has faced the most difficult year in modern times but is there hope for the future"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg6qqxzqe2o)  2024-12-29T12:43Z 208.1M followers, [---] engagements


"Birmingham Perry Barr athletes village sale to cost council 320m - report - BBC News Taxpayers are set for a 320m bill for the athletes village never used by a single athlete"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg3x72q789o)  2024-08-08T15:55Z 13.6K followers, [--] engagements


"Coventry swimming pool closed to save money costs taxpayers 2.3m - BBC News Figures obtained by the BBC show [-------] has been spent on Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre since it was closed in 2020"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0ml3n8nvewo)  2025-08-28T06:24Z 208.1M followers, [---] engagements


"Coventry MP warns winter fuel cuts could have fatal consequences Coventry MP Zarah Sultana says constituents are telling her they fear they could freeze to death"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y51zzpd6po)  2024-09-11T15:54Z 13.6K followers, 113.3K engagements


"Reform UK flag policy strips Warwickshire council boss of power - BBC News A Reform UK-led council has taken decision-making powers over flags away from its chief executive"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce84ne7z408o.amp)  2025-09-11T08:36Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements


"Warwickshire council tax up 5% as the council warns on special needs costs - BBC News Warwickshire County Council bosses say the demand for SEND support threatens the authority's future"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8x2ypyn00o)  2025-02-06T16:19Z 208.1M followers, [---] engagements


"Blanket 20mph Birmingham speed limit discussed - BBC News Birmingham City Council's transport boss wants a city-wide 20mph limit"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yw9xken22o)  2024-12-03T20:38Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Coventry's Olympic-sized swimming pool faces demolition - council - BBC News Known as "Cov Baths" the Grade II-listed Coventry site shut in [----] but no buyer has been found"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn85z5xwggjo)  2025-08-19T17:03Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Cov Baths demolition won't be blocked by Historic England - BBC News Cov Baths demolition won't be blocked by Historic England despite its listed status"  
[X Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3wn3nndl58o)  2025-08-21T10:48Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Exclusive: It seems like barely a day goes by without news of another knife attack in Coventry. And there's a reason for that. Here are the latest knife crime figures as uncovered by @BBCCovWarks. Tune in for the latest. (Knife crime data as of 8/7/19) (UHCW data as of 5/8/19)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1158639969495330817)  2019-08-06T07:24Z 13.6K followers, [--] engagements


"@MartinBagot Congratulations on the nomination 👍"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1230112747335159814)  2020-02-19T12:51Z 14.8K followers, [--] engagements


"Prime Minister @BorisJohnson has been asked about police numbers in Coventry following fatal stabbings in the city. The question was raised by @TaiwoOwatemi during #PMQs yesterday. Here's what he said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1235550633647902721)  2020-03-05T13:00Z 13.6K followers, [--] engagements


"@JamieDaventry The council has to act in interest of taxpayers. Bondholders arent their concern as callous as that may sound They will weigh up pros of intervening with cons. Possible legal challenges etc. They might not ever feel its necessary to get involved. Have requested interview"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1577970094398967808)  2022-10-06T10:32Z 13.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Hello West Midlands Police I'd like to report an attempted robbery. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1674423912661405698)  2023-06-29T22:39Z 12.7K followers, 18.9K engagements


"@Atheos56660913 1) Who drinks wine at Godiva 2) Nice location. Youve never been to FGR away have you"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1674549010856542210)  2023-06-29T22:42Z 12.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Sisu spent roughly 11.7m on transfer fees during their [--] years in charge (according to transfermarkt and my crap maths). But they didnt achieve anything like the value for a player we apparently have for Gyokeres. Highest sale was apparently 3.5m for Sam McCallum #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1677573860353351680)  2023-07-09T10:56Z 12.7K followers, 17K engagements


"That gets you to about 3m. Wheres the other 17m coming from #TwitterClarets #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1678780863281233925)  2023-07-11T14:58Z 13.6K followers, 25.1K engagements


"If Leicesters players think thats what dominating looks like theyre in for a tough season 😬 Theyre going to have to improve dramatically to win the title this season. Certainly theyre no Burnley. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1688220491721400320)  2023-08-06T16:08Z 12.6K followers, 98K engagements


"@AlfOtbc @Joeccfc827 This you averaging [-----] in the Premier League 🤢"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1696459034235204040)  2023-08-29T09:45Z 12.7K followers, [--] engagements


"@thelornashow Haha. Im not doing that again. Pretty sure I need to be sick 😂🤢"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1700428760246305032)  2023-09-09T08:39Z 12.7K followers, [----] engagements


"@alecjblackman 1) Easily the most painful thing Ive ever experienced. And Ive broken bones 😂. Largely due to [---] hour marathon sesh. 2) BBC CWR dont publish newspapers. 3) Lady G. An interpretation of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1700456320292270201)  2023-09-09T10:29Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Always frustrating to draw when you are in front but thats a good point. The Hull finish was actually a mad header. Very unfortunate. Liam Kelly superb for most of that game Van Ewijk incredible and solid start from Louis Binks. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1702785643435151638)  2023-09-15T20:45Z 12.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Not a good performance tonight. Confidence in the manager and the team to bounce back next game though. Certainly not time to panic. Its a long old season. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1704232120665686190)  2023-09-19T20:32Z 12.7K followers, [----] engagements


"The most senior directly elected Conservative politician in the country @andy4wm has said he disagrees with Prime Minister @RishiSunak on decision to delay ban on new petrol and diesel cars. But he agreed with most of the other green policy changes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1704905782268223626)  2023-09-21T17:09Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements


"@AllThingSkyBlue Matty Godden. Unfathomable criticism"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1708927127700099094)  2023-10-02T19:29Z 12.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Not clear if more spending measures and the widespread calls for more Government support will be enough to help Coventry avoid Section [---]. Not there yet - but implications of that could be huge. Non-essential services would be stopped. And essential services could be reduced"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1709096773283680672)  2023-10-03T06:43Z 12.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Everton are going to have the best stadium in the Championship by a mile"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1710361823256404429)  2023-10-06T18:30Z 12.7K followers, [----] engagements


"William Storey who previously tried to purchase Coventry City from Sisu is now in line to takeover at Reading. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1712365341060284768)  2023-10-12T07:11Z 12.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Oh man. Thats sad news to wake up to 😔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1718517794935873882)  2023-10-29T06:39Z 12.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@SkyBluesExtra Lets not be saying [--] like its old"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1727046157694877799)  2023-11-21T19:27Z 12.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Lovely day in London for Leicester Square @CBeebiesHQ panto World Premiere"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1728676902825820369)  2023-11-26T07:27Z 12.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Leeds have been battered here. 😂 #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1729226979990278152)  2023-11-27T19:53Z 12.6K followers, 25.9K engagements


"Lovely drawing by my six-year-old son this evening. Yum really completes the artwork"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1732124357634216158)  2023-12-05T19:46Z 12.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Its obviously a picture of a bone 🦴 on a card hes made for our dog. 🐶 Not sure why Id have to clarify that TBH"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1732124954580136156)  2023-12-05T19:49Z 12.6K followers, [---] engagements


"Coviettr Cty FC. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1732466916319785042)  2023-12-06T18:27Z 12.6K followers, [----] engagements


"I guess the Checkatrade Trophy and the [----] Birmingham Senior Cup count for nothing then. Ridiculous. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1735622750037832027)  2023-12-15T11:28Z 12.7K followers, 14.2K engagements


"@mikeseat Now thats obscure 😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1735625780351139898)  2023-12-15T11:40Z 12.6K followers, [---] engagements


"@mikeseat @Anthony_Hornsby Coventry and Birmingham are not the same council"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1736337412513562831)  2023-12-17T10:47Z 12.6K followers, [---] engagements


"Teams like Coventry 😂 #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1738608439171948774)  2023-12-23T17:12Z 12.6K followers, [----] engagements


"@andy_cov93 @davidcollinscv4 @hypnochickuk @jackashbyy @SimSanga_CCFC @mikeseat Here we go. #PUSB Red wine and mustard beef Turkey Honey and ginger carrots and parsnips. Garlic butter sprouts and broccoli Cauliflower cheese Yorkies Gravy Pigs in blankets Stuffing Sausage meat"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1739299455009009802)  2023-12-25T14:57Z 12.6K followers, [----] engagements


"@andy_cov93 @louisjones04 @RobJonesPUSB @Danmcgran13 @Gilbers84 This is an outrage. Im writing an article for the BBC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1739377097477423447)  2023-12-25T20:06Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"Were all tired of trying to keep up with the Joneses. This is a chance for us to surpass them. A vote for Simon Gilbert is a vote for triumph over adversity. A vote for the underdog. A vote for fairness. A debut season a one man team. Give your vote to Gilbert. #PUSB [----] Christmas Dinner Winner IS. 🎄🎅🏼 10PM SHUT OFF A contender reminder below; https://t.co/jTKoQ2UG2g #PUSB [----] Christmas Dinner Winner IS. 🎄🎅🏼 10PM SHUT OFF A contender reminder below; https://t.co/jTKoQ2UG2g #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1739386530026696730)  2023-12-25T20:43Z [--] followers, 10.9K engagements


"Fair play to the [--] or so people who are still trying to keep that Sakamoto on the wing song alive. Probably time to move on though. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1739735525311860763)  2023-12-26T19:50Z 12.6K followers, 17.6K engagements


"#PUSB Christmas Dinner Champion [----] - youll never sing that @TheSimonGilbert Ooo here he is. Makes one dinner and thinks he can bin songs off #masterchefsgonetohishead 😂😂 @TheSimonGilbert Ooo here he is. Makes one dinner and thinks he can bin songs off #masterchefsgonetohishead 😂😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1739788137998561564)  2023-12-26T23:19Z 12.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Mark Robins Victor Torp is not a replacement for Gus Hamer. Coventry City fanbase #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1745870258450165968)  2024-01-12T18:08Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"Referee the absolute star of the show here at the CBS Arena 🙄 #PUSB #COVLEI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1746160429695373533)  2024-01-13T13:21Z 12.7K followers, [----] engagements


"@DeFiGav I can see Leicester dropping out the top two at this rate. Acting like a team who are about to bottle it majorly. Heads have gone. Players and fans. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1749727701147975713)  2024-01-23T09:36Z 13.1K followers, 28.4K engagements


"Surely Luton do not have 30m+ to splash out #PUSB 📰 RUMOUR Luton Town are reportedly considering a move for Coventry City midfielder Ben Sheaf. It is understood that Town scouts have made regular checks on the [--] y/o. Source: @TEAMtalk #COYH #LTFC #PUSB https://t.co/66fALQczYN 📰 RUMOUR Luton Town are reportedly considering a move for Coventry City midfielder Ben Sheaf. It is understood that Town scouts have made regular checks on the [--] y/o. Source: @TEAMtalk #COYH #LTFC #PUSB https://t.co/66fALQczYN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1750193500736364765)  2024-01-24T16:27Z 12.7K followers, 15.5K engagements


"👀😂 #PUSB Three big Premier League clubs are reportedly interested in signing Callum Wilson. #BBCFootball Three big Premier League clubs are reportedly interested in signing Callum Wilson. #BBCFootball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1750773166824173806)  2024-01-26T06:50Z 12.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Iconic #PUSB Cheers Fadz. @Coventry_City 😢 legend #PUSB https://t.co/QrqDYyjwIU @Coventry_City 😢 legend #PUSB https://t.co/QrqDYyjwIU"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1752753133552386534)  2024-01-31T17:58Z 12.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Actually think this is more down to Millwall than us. Theyre very organised at the back. Quick on the press. Temptation is to change what we do. But I think well get more chances. Weve grown into the game. Need to keep going. It should come. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1756662808555503670)  2024-02-11T12:53Z 12.7K followers, [----] engagements


"@PeteDudgeon1 Council funding has indeed reduced massively under Conservative Governments. But there are additional unique and compounding issues in Birmingham which have occurred under Labour leadership. Recent Independent report suggested no one single cause of the issues at the authority"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1759678644677468393)  2024-02-19T20:37Z 12.8K followers, [--] engagements


"You know what anyone but Liverpool or Man City and I think we genuinely have a chance of progressing. Obviously very difficult at this stage. But theres a chance. #PUSB The Sky Blues are our first #EmiratesFACup quarter-finalists 🔵 https://t.co/CQc39vKiCl The Sky Blues are our first #EmiratesFACup quarter-finalists 🔵 https://t.co/CQc39vKiCl"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1762391314375561615)  2024-02-27T08:16Z 12.8K followers, 18K engagements


"Woke up and Ive decided were definitely going to win the FA Cup #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1763098507915801069)  2024-02-29T07:06Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements


"The BBC has learned that the West Midlands Combined Authority will double the 10m pledged to cultural project in the region by chancellor Jeremy Hunt during yesterday's budget"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1765639642714370547)  2024-03-07T07:24Z 12.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Owww these grapes are sour 🍇 🍇🍇 #PUSB Gary ONeil disgusted by Mark Robins behaviour in front of Wolves ball boy https://t.co/5FqddVEbvJ Gary ONeil disgusted by Mark Robins behaviour in front of Wolves ball boy https://t.co/5FqddVEbvJ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1769074117213299004)  2024-03-16T18:51Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"How many teams have been to Wembley more times than Coventry City over the past [--] years Surely cant be many @Clarriebourton @deanocity3 #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1769323901723582876)  2024-03-17T11:24Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@MitchSteane1 @skybluecol This isnt correct Im afraid. They changed it a few years back. Goes to next placed Premier League team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1769324715754090737)  2024-03-17T11:27Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Anyone but Man City I reckon we genuinely have a chance of the final. Not a good one. But a chance. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1769425777672503585)  2024-03-17T18:09Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Read Haji Wright was at the airport with his family ready to jet off for a break in Dubai when he got the call from USA. Joined up with his team. Some commitment that. Cant imagine Id have a wife to go back to 😂😂😂 #PUSB Sunday: @HajiWright scores in the 100th minute to send @Coventry_City to the FA Cup Semifinal. Thursday: @HajiWright scores TWICE in extra time to send the #USMNT to the Concacaf Nations League Final. Incredible. https://t.co/RNoruh2PJe Sunday: @HajiWright scores in the 100th minute to send @Coventry_City to the FA Cup Semifinal. Thursday: @HajiWright scores TWICE in extra"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1771093764682993676)  2024-03-22T08:37Z 12.9K followers, 14.8K engagements


"Everywhere I goooo. Football club stadium stories 🤝 Me No escape. #BCFC https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czvz9141wpzo https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czvz9141wpzo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1772918542645579988)  2024-03-27T09:28Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@RoggyLCFC 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1773798942318162288)  2024-03-29T19:46Z 12.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Someone fetch the crying filter. #PUSB #LCFC "Everyone wants us to not go up automatically" Spoke to @KDH__8 after the win over Norwich where he describes the siege mentality at the club for the end of the season 👇 All the analysis on When You're Smiling 🔗 https://t.co/t6pvBgBth1 https://t.co/iaYeJ7n4Nm #LCFC "Everyone wants us to not go up automatically" Spoke to @KDH__8 after the win over Norwich where he describes the siege mentality at the club for the end of the season 👇 All the analysis on When You're Smiling 🔗 https://t.co/t6pvBgBth1 https://t.co/iaYeJ7n4Nm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1776011503239360734)  2024-04-04T22:18Z 12.9K followers, 49.6K engagements


"Thoughts and prayers with Leicester City at this difficult time. Hope they can get through it. #PUSB Someone fetch the crying filter. #PUSB Someone fetch the crying filter. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1776185542075465895)  2024-04-05T09:50Z 12.9K followers, 49.9K engagements


"@LCFC_1884_OK @thejodiefry Is it as overpriced as the player 🚨 Tottenham have joined Brighton in the race to sign Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall with Leicester potentially being forced sell to help with their financial situation. The 45m-rated midfielder has a contract until [----] and has [--] goals and [--] assists this season. (Source: https://t.co/6VrjHNS5jD 🚨 Tottenham have joined Brighton in the race to sign Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall with Leicester potentially being forced sell to help with their financial situation. The 45m-rated midfielder has a contract until [----] and has [--] goals and [--] assists this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1776203670901715291)  2024-04-05T11:02Z 12.9K followers, [--] engagements


"@Anthony_Hornsby The train station fiasco is one Ive long covered. Incredible a purpose built station cant be used for intended purpose. Peak chaos was when the Cllr in charge tried to claim it was never for event days what are those crowd control barriers for then Tesco meal deal rush"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1776338365249466550)  2024-04-05T19:57Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@dawkinscov1980 #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1776529524957552650)  2024-04-06T08:36Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"All I can hear on the commentary is Twist and Shout 😂 Fair play. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1777788700132286468)  2024-04-09T20:00Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@andy_cov93 Dont come for us Andy. We dont control the weather. Yet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1779898904458273207)  2024-04-15T15:45Z 12.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Cheers. Tier two crying. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1782056939020488707)  2024-04-21T14:40Z 13.1K followers, [----] engagements


"We might have lost but this little man told me that today was one of the best days ever and I think hes right. Memories that will last forever and a thrilling game of football to boot. This was unimaginable just a few years ago. Thank you @Coventry_City. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1782163348269793376)  2024-04-21T21:43Z 13.1K followers, [----] engagements


"@Ianbarnes2001 @Coventry_City Yeah. It is what it is Ian. We had about as much fun as we possibly could without having to go back and get spanked by Man City 😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1782166238216491517)  2024-04-21T21:55Z 13.1K followers, [---] engagements


"@MartinLingard @Coventry_City Turned up late. Left before the end. Some stayed but left straight after pens. Might has well have stayed at home for the silence they generated"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1782166464381796525)  2024-04-21T21:56Z 13.1K followers, [---] engagements


"Everything thats toxic about Manchester United at the moment summed up in a photo. Harry Maguire the only player with an ounce of fight for them yesterday. Were their fans observing a 120min silence Give me my Sky Blues over that plastic outfit any day. #PUSB Antonys Wages = [------] p/w Coventry Citys Wages = [------] p/w #pusb https://t.co/AwlDbzcwrT Antonys Wages = [------] p/w Coventry Citys Wages = [------] p/w #pusb https://t.co/AwlDbzcwrT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1782310395471892896)  2024-04-22T07:28Z 13.1K followers, 24.2K engagements


"@NsmUnited They turned up at the last minute made no noise left before the end. Those that came back didnt even celebrate reaching the final of the greatest domestic cup. Incredible entitlement and everything thats horrible about modern football fans. Im sorry but its embarrassing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1782314595568209941)  2024-04-22T07:44Z 13.1K followers, [---] engagements


"@BaynoLenny No. You have to win it now. Premier League made sure they kept all that too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1782315867759333701)  2024-04-22T07:49Z 13.1K followers, [---] engagements


"@iwishyouwell22 @Millar_Colin You do know Coventry werent playing in Coventry for much of that time And fans boycotted because of that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1782319267544740006)  2024-04-22T08:03Z 13.1K followers, [--] engagements


"@SmnLlyd5 No. Im very pragmatic about it. Offside is offside. And we still had those [--] seconds of pure joy 😂 I think we had as much fun as we realistically could. Playing Man City (no disrespect) probably wouldnt be as much fun for us as yesterday was 😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1782518378243957076)  2024-04-22T21:14Z 13.1K followers, [--] engagements


"@Funksoulbuddha Nothing says Ive lost the argument quite like restricting replies 😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1783128209850077535)  2024-04-24T13:37Z 13.1K followers, [---] engagements


"If youre in the East Midlands and youve got a political story give @petesaull a shout 👇 Last shift complete at BBC Westminster and last piece filed for the @BBCRadio4 morning bulletins. Its been a privilege to work here. As of Monday Ill be @bbcemts political editor. My DMs are open for any tips/stories about the mayoral and PCC campaigns. https://t.co/Wdt4JQX8Ln Last shift complete at BBC Westminster and last piece filed for the @BBCRadio4 morning bulletins. Its been a privilege to work here. As of Monday Ill be @bbcemts political editor. My DMs are open for any tips/stories about the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1784165241904869720)  2024-04-27T10:18Z 13.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Fair play to Ipswich. Feeling pretty jealous in all honesty. 😂 Cracking support too. Enjoy the top flight lads. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1785415092206551265)  2024-04-30T21:05Z 13.1K followers, [----] engagements


"@2022benclay He reminds me of Zinchenko at Man City a few years ago. Can come in and play in several positions and do a solid job. Exactly the sort of depth player you need to compete at the top. To cover injuries and give people a rest. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1785563277843419410)  2024-05-01T06:53Z 13.1K followers, [---] engagements


"@Moseley3_ Precisely my thoughts. But 10m 😂 The most basic of research would tell you he aint going anywhere for anything less than Vik. And I suspect youre going to be getting towards 40m with three years on his contract. Bearing in mind hes English as well"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1785742852812591527)  2024-05-01T18:47Z 13.1K followers, [---] engagements


"Huge result in the bellweather area of Nuneaton and Bedworth in Warwickshire. Labour has taken control of the council for the first time since [----]. The party had just six councillors after the last local elections. It now has [--]. Labour GAIN Nuneaton and Bedworth from the Conservatives 🌹 https://t.co/EdFae1d5PS Labour GAIN Nuneaton and Bedworth from the Conservatives 🌹 https://t.co/EdFae1d5PS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1786410053521567980)  2024-05-03T14:58Z 13.1K followers, [----] engagements


"If this comes to pass the strong performance of the independent candidate in the West Midlands Mayoral election will have come as a surprise only to Labour. Signs this was a possibility have been there for weeks. Certainly the Conservatives were aware of this potential outcome. Labour sources tell me they believe they have lost the West Midlands Mayoral election with their campaign severely dented by the issue of Gaza. They think independent Akhmed Yakoob will come third in some areas. Votes won't be counted till tomorrow. Labour sources tell me they believe they have lost the West Midlands"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1786425997576872256)  2024-05-03T16:02Z 13.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Im at the Birmingham count for the West Midlands Mayoral Election for the BBC. Follow the latest here 👇 via @BBCNews https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-england-birmingham-68939577ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=6635f05d38c2cb61e0988e7c%26No-win%20situation%20for%20Conservatives%3F%262024-05-04T10%3A00%3A37.571Z&ns_fee=0&pinned_post_locator=urn:asset:82f38a21-1cf9-4f49-9ad1-f2429f3de91d&pinned_post_asset_id=6635f05d38c2cb61e0988e7c&pinned_post_type=share"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1786726799176605720)  2024-05-04T11:57Z 13.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Labour seem confident with one area result left to come in the West Midlands Mayoral election. Sources suggesting to me Richard Parker could have the win over Andy Street by around [----] votes. But we will know for sure very soon https://t.co/t8jTt37Wpz https://t.co/t8jTt37Wpz"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1786827383745499513)  2024-05-04T18:37Z 13.1K followers, 11.6K engagements


"Confirmed. A huge result for Labour here in the West Midlands. One of the Conservatives most high profile regional politicians has been dethroned. Andy Street is out Richard Parker is in. Andy Street is no longer West Midlands Mayor. Updates: https://t.co/86djqBabEj https://t.co/01qTYCV05W Andy Street is no longer West Midlands Mayor. Updates: https://t.co/86djqBabEj https://t.co/01qTYCV05W"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1786847729278161112)  2024-05-04T19:57Z 13.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Couple of hits on @BBCBreakfast this morning on the West Midlands Mayor Election. Catch up with the latest after Labours Richard Parker beat the Conservatives Andy Street. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-68959995 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-68959995"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1787051085514883451)  2024-05-05T09:25Z 13.1K followers, [----] engagements


"@FplShakenbake Joselu. The bizarrest thing being it worked"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1788868154342474031)  2024-05-10T09:46Z 13.1K followers, [---] engagements


"Im sorry but this is absolutely the best piece of Coventry City Twitter content Ive ever seen 😂 #PUSB Jurassic Mark #pusb https://t.co/Vz6XIe1Vfm Jurassic Mark #pusb https://t.co/Vz6XIe1Vfm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1790102283671196040)  2024-05-13T19:30Z 13.1K followers, 19.9K engagements


"This is one of the most powerful pieces of social media Ive ever seen. Ive lost four friends to suicide. I support close family members with mental health challenges every day. Even had the odd wobble myself. Safe to say it hit home hard Look after yourselves & each other 🩵 Please don't suffer in silence. There is somebody that will listen. https://t.co/pFexWjMsBv Please don't suffer in silence. There is somebody that will listen. https://t.co/pFexWjMsBv"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1790109411387584830)  2024-05-13T19:58Z 13.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Ah Burnley are back. The deluded replies to this 😂 Not a chance he leaves for a smaller club. #TwitterClarets #PUSB 🏴 Mark Robins #Coventrys manager accompanied by Ashley Cole as assistant coach could be one of #BurnleyFCs plans in case of Vincent Kompany's departure. As explained 22th April nothings done yet about Kompanys future but Clarets are well and truly working on the market https://t.co/MZvtFpmmOF 🏴 Mark Robins #Coventrys manager accompanied by Ashley Cole as assistant coach could be one of #BurnleyFCs plans in case of Vincent Kompany's departure. As explained 22th April nothings"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1791494115017777398)  2024-05-17T15:40Z 13.1K followers, 20.5K engagements


"No no they wont. If Robins ever leaves itll be for a bigger club. #PUSB #TwitterClarets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1793643191863759135)  2024-05-23T14:00Z 13.1K followers, 24.7K engagements


"@kenkerchav75967 Who is comparing Burnley and Coventry Inferiority complex showing there"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1793664562086178817)  2024-05-23T15:25Z 13.1K followers, [---] engagements


"@jholts_v1 Who is comparing Burnley and Coventry Inferiority complex showing there"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1793664594046771484)  2024-05-23T15:25Z 13.1K followers, [--] engagements


"@82not_Chris Who is comparing Burnley and Coventry Inferiority complex showing there"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1793667530592026839)  2024-05-23T15:37Z 13.1K followers, [---] engagements


"Im old enough to remember Manchester United being too big to enter the FA Cup one year. Now its the biggest trophy they can ever hope to win. 😬"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1794359545961340936)  2024-05-25T13:27Z 13.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Labour now searching for candidates in Selly Oak and Northfield with Steve McCabe standing down and Alex Aitken withdrawing. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1wwg6ljwezo https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1wwg6ljwezo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1795761795711304121)  2024-05-29T10:19Z 13.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Poor old Maatsen"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1797006833283977628)  2024-06-01T20:46Z 13.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Happy Birthday to me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1798600893069492634)  2024-06-06T06:20Z 13.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Better second half. And probably better than weve been so far in those 45mins. Always hard against [--] men behind the ball. Confident well be better against better teams. We need to be. But changes needed. Mainoo starts for me. And Trippier isnt at it. #Euro2024"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1805706707320062170)  2024-06-25T20:56Z 13.2K followers, [----] engagements


"We lost him on a free the Solihull Messi 🫶🩵 #PUSB Thank you for everything Cal. Good luck in your next chapter. 🩵 https://t.co/NwKg1laSpC Thank you for everything Cal. Good luck in your next chapter. 🩵 https://t.co/NwKg1laSpC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1807832967861227965)  2024-07-01T17:45Z 13.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Conservative candidate Ashvir Sangha doesnt think Rishi Sunak or Keir Starmer are going to win the charisma Olympics While Labour candidate Jess Phillips says she was wrong about Keir Starmer. Watch the Birmingham Election debate in full here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00215b1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00215b1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1808110756480598173)  2024-07-02T12:09Z 13.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Bundle recount Perry Barr Birmingham. 30-60mins until thats done. Then we could have a full recount. Its VERY close between Labour and independent candidate. We could have a shock result here. But its going to take a while. Labour majority is currently [-----]. #GE24"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1809116532749771243)  2024-07-05T06:46Z 13.3K followers, [----] engagements


"@Big__AL007 Cheers Big__AL007 dog pic 😂 Have a great day fella. #ItsComingHome"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1809517221456040072)  2024-07-06T09:18Z 13.3K followers, [--] engagements


"Seven-year-old is in to playing footy now. Like dad probably lacks ability. But he enjoys it. Anyone got any recommendations for fun football classes for kids in Cov"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1810774536826277962)  2024-07-09T20:34Z 13.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Why did Muslims in Birmingham turn away from Labour https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw0ypk0jjgzo https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw0ypk0jjgzo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1814918514282463352)  2024-07-21T07:01Z 13.3K followers, [----] engagements


"@joe_thomas18 He walks into that team Joe. Honestly. What on Earth has happened to DCL #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1818413370669666717)  2024-07-30T22:28Z 13.3K followers, [---] engagements


"George Russell after the Belgian Grand Prix. Mercedes explain George Russell Belgian Grand Prix disqualification - BBC Sport https://t.co/l0S9j3KB6G Mercedes explain George Russell Belgian Grand Prix disqualification - BBC Sport https://t.co/l0S9j3KB6G"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1818664806343123254)  2024-07-31T15:07Z 13.9K followers, [----] engagements


"This website is thoroughly depressing at the moment. Absolute cesspit of hate. Cant wait for people to go back to arguing about how shite Leicester are and how many point Coventry are going to win the league by. And Burnley arent making play offs. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1820165949674402003)  2024-08-04T18:32Z 13.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Wow. [--] years ago 😱 How far the club has come since I was loitering outside EFL HQ as they met to decide the clubs future. Days upon days spent covering court cases. Dark times indeed. The future is finally bright. For a while it felt like there was no future. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1820711865082667210)  2024-08-06T06:41Z 13.3K followers, [----] engagements


"@RequestABet what odds on none of the promoted 23/24 Championship teams to be relegated and none of the relegated 23/24 Premier League teams to be promoted this season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1821210122464399640)  2024-08-07T15:41Z 13.3K followers, [---] engagements


"@Anthony_Hornsby WTF were those shorts btw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1823041856466300987)  2024-08-12T17:00Z 13.6K followers, [---] engagements


"Can things only get better for Brummies under Labour https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm23z3kzylxo https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm23z3kzylxo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1827653381466284064)  2024-08-25T10:24Z 13.6K followers, [---] engagements


"Only just discovering we have a 17yo called Jack James in our youth set up but Ive already decided he must be worth at least 20m in compensation. #PUSB 🔵 Exclusive: Chelsea have made an approach for Coventry midfielder Jack James. #CFC have scouted 17yo extensively and want to add him to their youth set-up. #PUSB More in @DExpress_Sport transfer blog https://t.co/nmvzORLAYO 🔵 Exclusive: Chelsea have made an approach for Coventry midfielder Jack James. #CFC have scouted 17yo extensively and want to add him to their youth set-up. #PUSB More in @DExpress_Sport transfer blog"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1828917072027390449)  2024-08-28T22:06Z 13.6K followers, 16.4K engagements


"This would be an odd one. Palmer the only obvious player to play at the top of the midfield. Rudoni Sure. But hes very good further back. If true youd think it means another attacking midfielder must be coming in. Or another DM with a view to pushing Torp forward #PUSB Understand Hull City closing on deal for Coventry midfielder Kasey Palmer. Understand Hull City closing on deal for Coventry midfielder Kasey Palmer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1829227145287348588)  2024-08-29T18:38Z 13.6K followers, 17.4K engagements


"Just an observation. The stadium atmosphere isnt what it has been Is that due to standing area / moving away fans Obviously a problem for lifting players. Maybe just due to a disappointing transfer deadline day Or a slow start today Maybe a blip #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1829888546028863507)  2024-08-31T14:26Z 13.6K followers, 27.4K engagements


"Or maybe expectations have changed are we getting a little bit entitled after years of being in the doldrums followed by a couple of seasons of hope I hope not. It wasnt so long ago we were playing in Northampton and replacing Callum Wilson with Blair Turgott. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1829889914974192012)  2024-08-31T14:32Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"@MattPUSB I dont think thats been true in recent seasons. Atmosphere was intense from minute [--]. Now we seem to be waiting for something to happen to lift the crowd. But I do think yesterday had a real negative impact on the atmosphere. Fans turned up a bit downbeat"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1829890958496010279)  2024-08-31T14:36Z 13.6K followers, [---] engagements


"@alex_brown98 Theres definitely gaps. But who knows if well dip in for a loan or free agent"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1829892160692633986)  2024-08-31T14:41Z 13.6K followers, [---] engagements


"Last day at @bbcwm today. Signed off with a decent exclusive I hope on Birmingham City Council. Due to run tomorrow morning. Its been a blast. Delighted to be back in Coventry at my home station @BBCCWR from next week following a successful loan move. 🩵"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1831745347598872680)  2024-09-05T17:24Z 13.6K followers, 10.8K engagements


"@8vzxrnv68t The framing that the council has committed to protect these assets despite that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1831975062498672729)  2024-09-06T08:37Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"@reprazant @profdanhicks @BBCNews I did not approach/interview/include Taxpayers Alliance. That comment was added after the story was published. I did not report they had refused to value it. I reported they refused to disclose the value. Im only disappointed civic leaders didnt trumpet ability to retain art"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1832181001050587216)  2024-09-06T22:16Z 13.6K followers, [---] engagements


"@stu_c01 Dude. I hate sushi so much"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1832548072452157593)  2024-09-07T22:34Z 13.6K followers, [---] engagements


"@Anthony_Hornsby @RobGurneyOnAir Im not high profile enough. CCFC royalty you lot. 🫡 Also Id just wax lyrical about Jake Bidwell"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1833222226524705128)  2024-09-09T19:13Z 13.6K followers, [---] engagements


"I've had constituents who have told me that they will probably freeze to death MP @zarahsultana on cuts to winter fuel payments for pensioners. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y51zzpd6po https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y51zzpd6po"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1833903257711743185)  2024-09-11T16:19Z 13.6K followers, [---] engagements


"This week I interviewed @reformparty_uk leader @Nigel_Farage for @bbcmtd. (Part two in the next tweet) You can watch more on Sunday at 10am on BBC One during #PoliticsMidlands"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1837209497330204760)  2024-09-20T19:17Z 13.6K followers, [---] engagements


"Part two of my interview with @Nigel_Farage for @bbcmtd ahead of this weeks @reformparty_uk party conference in Birmingham"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1837209654767800504)  2024-09-20T19:18Z 13.6K followers, [---] engagements


"Theres literally been lightning strikes. Everyone moaning because hes took the players off for safety. Id rather wait 10mins than risk someone dying. But maybe Im woke. Fair play to whoever is running the tannoy though 😂 Why does it always rain on me 😂 #PUSB The referee has now called all the players off the pitch. 🌧 The referee has now called all the players off the pitch. 🌧"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1837514756682383501)  2024-09-21T15:30Z 13.6K followers, 17.4K engagements


"@mikeseat Yes. Although we dont know the rationale as there was no communication. Perhaps radar showed the storm had passed at that stage and the lightning was no longer a risk / was in the distance / moving away. Slow getting them off though"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1837759604752572459)  2024-09-22T07:43Z 13.6K followers, [---] engagements


"@BirminghamKav @bbcmtd @Nigel_Farage As we do with all leaders ahead of their conferences. You may have noticed the Prime Minister featured in the same programme 👍"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1837821107895709979)  2024-09-22T11:47Z 13.6K followers, [--] engagements


"Perfect response. BTA worked his nads off. Wilson solid. Huge team performance. #PUSB TEAM PERFORMANCE. TEAM W. 🩵 https://t.co/oIuLyyofbg TEAM PERFORMANCE. TEAM W. 🩵 https://t.co/oIuLyyofbg"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1841218917722956117)  2024-10-01T20:49Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Hi everyone. Please get in touch with @Coventry_City about the flashing advertising as theyve asked. For me it seemed mainly to be the Sky advert. But others may have had a different experience. #PUSB @CovShirts87 @TheSimonGilbert Hi both. Please could you share any examples of this with us and we can look into this issue further. #PUSB @CovShirts87 @TheSimonGilbert Hi both. Please could you share any examples of this with us and we can look into this issue further. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1843359242780352931)  2024-10-07T18:34Z 13.6K followers, 18.4K engagements


"The latest setback for Coventrys City of Culture era has seen the contractors due to deliver a 60m taxpayer-funded refurbishment of the former IKEA building go bust - just weeks after being appointed by the council. More 👇 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c70wpr73462o https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c70wpr73462o"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1847958027300663521)  2024-10-20T11:08Z 14.8K followers, [----] engagements


"1) Dovin unsighted and caught out by the fact he scuffed it. 2) Simms is a striker. You want him to shoot. 3) And that pass was harder than it looked anyway. Likely intercepted. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1848833380223242576)  2024-10-22T21:06Z 14.8K followers, 10.7K engagements


"HOW #PUSB Luton double their lead. Luton double their lead"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1850147378709377346)  2024-10-26T12:08Z 14.8K followers, [----] engagements


"I think he should go for more than his release clause tbh. #PUSB Could this open the door for a January move to the Premier League #BBCFootball https://t.co/xUw6RT3gMJ Could this open the door for a January move to the Premier League #BBCFootball https://t.co/xUw6RT3gMJ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1854439214147870999)  2024-11-07T08:22Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Think its fair to say the honeymoon period is over for Doug King after this. 😬 If whoever comes in isnt an instant success the owner is going to become very unpopular very quickly. This will define his tenure. Where do we go from here Huge moment. #PUSB Mark Robins has been sacked by Coventry City. https://t.co/ZbeYyp634j Mark Robins has been sacked by Coventry City. https://t.co/ZbeYyp634j"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1854478904905326624)  2024-11-07T11:00Z 13.6K followers, 19.2K engagements


"Be an interesting appointment if it was Robbie Keane. Difficult for Coventry City fans to be negative about that as hes fondly thought of by many of the Sky Blue Army. Could be a clever appointment from Doug King. Most would prefer Robins stayed. But we must look ahead #PUSB Interesting Robbie Keane come so short #pusb https://t.co/GcANKARtYH Interesting Robbie Keane come so short #pusb https://t.co/GcANKARtYH"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1855695138913177820)  2024-11-10T19:32Z 13.6K followers, 10.3K engagements


"Frank Lampard seems like the best of the bunch at present. Wont believe anything until confirmed though. He did well at Derby and first spell at Chelsea. Caretaker at Chelsea was a hiding to nothing. As was Everton in that crazy period. But lets see. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1855695618682839108)  2024-11-10T19:34Z 13.6K followers, [----] engagements


"BBC investment to bring 282m to West Midlands. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly049808wyo https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly049808wyo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1855900323182792935)  2024-11-11T09:08Z 13.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Ive spent many many years covering ownership issues at Coventry City. Worth noting a fans forum like this at this time (at any time) simply wouldnt have happened under previous owner. Recent news aside the club has come a long way. But the next steps are critical. #PUSB That concludes tonight's Fans Forum. Thank you for your questions. You can listen again below. That concludes tonight's Fans Forum. Thank you for your questions. You can listen again below"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1856058921620008969)  2024-11-11T19:38Z 13.7K followers, 14.2K engagements


"Genuine question what benefit is there to having links with the Redknapps #PUSB 🚨 EXCL: Understand there are two candidates currently in contention for the Coventry manager role: Frank Lampard and Ruud van Nistelrooy. Ruud is the preferred choice of most involved parties but the owner is leaning toward Lampard due to their close ties with the Redknapp 🚨 EXCL: Understand there are two candidates currently in contention for the Coventry manager role: Frank Lampard and Ruud van Nistelrooy. Ruud is the preferred choice of most involved parties but the owner is leaning toward Lampard due to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1857864898253848705)  2024-11-16T19:14Z 13.7K followers, 45.1K engagements


"@skybluecol All the talk from the owner about not being able to recruit coaches in the summer doesnt exactly fill me with confidence they can get the Head Coach the club wants over the line. I may be wrong. Lets see. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1858593833254359405)  2024-11-18T19:31Z 13.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Imagine getting this rattled by a child. Take a bow Anel Ahmedhodi. Sheffield United extremely unlucky to escape with a draw today. Cant see them finishing in the top two with that quality of performance. Indisciplined arguing among themselves. Embarrassing #PUSB Bassette I love you mate #pusb https://t.co/O1j5MOqk8s Bassette I love you mate #pusb https://t.co/O1j5MOqk8s"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860352352642908645)  2024-11-23T15:58Z 13.7K followers, 25.9K engagements


"The boy didnt get hit in the face 🙃 #PUSB #twitterblades 🗣 The boy didnt get punched in the face & hes gone down as if hes been hit by Mike Tyson but no excuses for what Anel did 📹 Sheff Utd boss Chris Wilder on Anel Ahmedhodis red card in the 2-2 draw at Coventry. Hear more 👉https://t.co/HY3UvyqLK0 #SUFC @BBCSheffield https://t.co/EOEVWklO3Z 🗣 The boy didnt get punched in the face & hes gone down as if hes been hit by Mike Tyson but no excuses for what Anel did 📹 Sheff Utd boss Chris Wilder on Anel Ahmedhodis red card in the 2-2 draw at Coventry. Hear more 👉https://t.co/HY3UvyqLK0"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860358184545697826)  2024-11-23T16:22Z 13.7K followers, 160.5K engagements


"@dannyblade2301 Yeah. Its all the fault of the MSM. I agree. Good luck with the appeal #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860420656099148285)  2024-11-23T20:30Z 14.7K followers, [---] engagements


"@ElstonGunn87 #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860421069636600090)  2024-11-23T20:32Z 14.7K followers, [----] engagements


"@wishyblades96 Well done. 😂 #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860421220115579215)  2024-11-23T20:32Z 14.7K followers, [----] engagements


"@wishyblades96 Shant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860422538897011010)  2024-11-23T20:37Z 14.7K followers, [---] engagements


"@theblade04 Disagree with all but your final statement"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860432151818190977)  2024-11-23T21:16Z 14.7K followers, [---] engagements


"@haywood813 @ant153106 Contact with chin. Clear gap to neck. Lucky if he doesnt press charges. Be fortunate if he doesnt get more than three games for that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860447368065220805)  2024-11-23T22:16Z 14.7K followers, [---] engagements


"@M57Joseph Nope"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860447466320998530)  2024-11-23T22:16Z 14.7K followers, [---] engagements


"@SevenHillsBlade I agree. Anel does deserve more. Can see it easily being [--] matches. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860447619379597370)  2024-11-23T22:17Z 14.7K followers, [----] engagements


"@nahan1234 #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860448154824454353)  2024-11-23T22:19Z 14.7K followers, [----] engagements


"@nahan1234 #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860449968986742896)  2024-11-23T22:26Z 14.7K followers, [---] engagements


"@Anthony_Hornsby"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860451858193547627)  2024-11-23T22:34Z 14.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Director of Football 👀 #PUSB "It's been very educational for myself." Brentford's Head of Individual Development Steven Pressley on what it's like to be a football manager 💼 https://t.co/wRwcaPJ0oN "It's been very educational for myself." Brentford's Head of Individual Development Steven Pressley on what it's like to be a football manager 💼 https://t.co/wRwcaPJ0oN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860626287271743992)  2024-11-24T10:07Z 14.7K followers, [----] engagements


"@blayards63"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860643888781775068)  2024-11-24T11:17Z 14.7K followers, [--] engagements


"@blayards63 Yeah. Sure he was bricking it mate 😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860661379545374780)  2024-11-24T12:26Z 14.7K followers, [--] engagements


"@RichardBowler5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860661471803289746)  2024-11-24T12:27Z 14.7K followers, [---] engagements


"@CappySeventyOne @dannyblade2301"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860668744130793953)  2024-11-24T12:56Z 14.7K followers, [--] engagements


"@CappySeventyOne @dannyblade2301"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860670312674713747)  2024-11-24T13:02Z 14.7K followers, [--] engagements


"@TheLedge71 There were a few incidents where your players got on each others backs. Not arguing about the state of our defence. Easily our biggest problem"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860670541868208150)  2024-11-24T13:03Z 14.7K followers, [---] engagements


"@TheLedge71 @TerrysLad Award-winning #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860670829773648194)  2024-11-24T13:04Z 14.7K followers, [---] engagements


"@Pete_Shillito Strangled and punched then. Seems like an extended ban is in order. #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860672238447366616)  2024-11-24T13:10Z 14.7K followers, [---] engagements


"@ThrobMarshall @ElstonGunn87 Yes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860676064638296524)  2024-11-24T13:25Z 14.7K followers, [--] engagements


"@Anthony_Hornsby Was he angry because people claimed his urine was the wrong colour"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860676579795386532)  2024-11-24T13:27Z 14.7K followers, [----] engagements


"@gcxb Shant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860677110517674343)  2024-11-24T13:29Z 14.7K followers, [---] engagements


"@FG_utb2 Shant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860679740195016747)  2024-11-24T13:39Z 14.7K followers, [---] engagements


"@MrsClark1889"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860692251376009227)  2024-11-24T14:29Z 14.7K followers, [---] engagements


"@themblades1889 From*"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860697162079760672)  2024-11-24T14:49Z 14.7K followers, [---] engagements


"@wozosufc @Pete_Shillito"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860701259130433636)  2024-11-24T15:05Z 14.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Dont do it Mark #PUSB Steve Cooper's time at Leicester City is over. #BBCFootball https://t.co/6T4WYrexaC Steve Cooper's time at Leicester City is over. #BBCFootball https://t.co/6T4WYrexaC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860748181815922991)  2024-11-24T18:11Z 14.7K followers, 12.8K engagements


"@richh87 Yeah but its Leicester. Not really a Prem team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1860765650236440894)  2024-11-24T19:21Z 14.7K followers, [---] engagements


"@Tom_Grennan @andy_cov93 #PUSB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1861185314116477051)  2024-11-25T23:08Z 14.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Dozens of bus routes running through Birmingham Coventry Solihull and the Black Country are set to be changed or withdrawn. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c207v4nrnldo https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c207v4nrnldo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1861305580113051879)  2024-11-26T07:06Z 14.7K followers, [----] engagements


"#PUSB 👀 #PUSB #SkyBlues #Lampard 🔵 https://t.co/bJl4lwQkrM 👀 #PUSB #SkyBlues #Lampard 🔵 https://t.co/bJl4lwQkrM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheSimonGilbert/status/1861836698939752717)  2024-11-27T18:17Z 14.7K followers, [----] engagements

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