Craig @ACasualBantam Twitter profile

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

2 years

Actually proud as fuck, pinning this forever 💙

adidas UK

@adidasUK

2 years

@adiFamily_ It's been a pleasure! It's people like yourself & your love for the brand that keep us going You've done a brilliant job of bringing the community together & it would only be right that we show our support when and where we can What you do for the brand will not go unnoticed💙

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

1 year

And now I've not much else to say, just I'm crying, not sure whether it's happiness, or loss, but whatever it is, it's a good thing Today I seen a man I would never have seen again, but got the amazing luck to do so Mr Jeremy Higginson, the best fucking teacher I ever had ✌🏻

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

1 year

Went to do a job in Baildon this morning, and turned into one truly emotional roller coaster Pulls up, bloke about 70 greets us, I look and think I recognise you, he speaks and I know the voice, but just can't place it at all He wants observatory he is building waterproofed 1/?

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 months

Just had the gaffer think he can talk to me like absolute shit over nothing So I downed tools, and set off home immediately, I don't have much in life, but I have something in me that won't allow me to be treated like that, talked to like that I can hold my head up

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 months

Eni Aluko has been on the telly all of 5 minutes Already her infamous maths have been showcased, 2010 was 24 years ago apparently And the decision to have Foden play number 10, and also Bellingham to play number 10, just superb analysis Dreadful viewing, worst "pundit" going

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

1 year

Didn't say a word in front of my gaffer, or anything Just gave me a look and said how are you in life Craig, and I told him happy, plodding on I shook his hand at the end of job, gave him a hug and looked him in the eye, and said the most heartfelt Thank You I'll ever utter 9/?

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

1 year

Luckily my Nan took me in, about 11 or 12, and then raised me. My saviour, my nan was my everything But until today, I had never realised what that man did for me, what he installed in me. When I told him my name, he said he remembered me, and gave me a look...8/?

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

1 year

My gaffer said to me, you okay as I was a bit off, just head spinning, I said aye, he excluded me twice for fighting, which he did, but it was the rest that just came rushing back, bowled me over God knows how I finished the day, but I'm home, just started typing, as I do...10/?

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

1 year

The man stood before me, who I only know as Jeremy Is in fact Mr Higginson, my head of year for both year 7 and then year 8 21 years later, randomly come across the bloke who had a massive impact on my childhood, the first person to tell me my parents were wrong to hit me..3/?

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

1 year

Changed how I thought, made me look at things The first person to tell me I wasn't a bad person, that I wasn't even that badly misbehaved, & didn't deserve it He called social services, uproar, i started running away from home At the end of year 8, I ran away for good...8/?

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

1 year

You see. It was just normal to me, all other kids would tell me how badly their dad would smack them, or use a belt or slipper, so it was just the same right? No, no it wasn't. No love in my house growing up, I just never knew. Mr Higginson freed me, in my mind...7/?

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

1 year

Mr Higginson pulled me to one side, asked where the black eye was from, did I have a problem with someone in school No sir, I got tomato sauce on table, my mam slapped me in face His response changed my life, how he reacted, what he said to me. Made me realise it was wrong 6/?

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

1 year

See i got battered as a child, like genuinely over the top beatings, abuse is the word, it wasn't do something wrong and get a belt for it It was ask my Dad if could buy some pokemon cards and he broke my nose for being selfish. I was 8 years old...4/?

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

1 year

I'd turn up at school, bruised and looking battered, and I'd tell them I'd done this or that, so had been naughty, mam or dad had caused the bruises Not a single teacher ever said a word, just looked the other way, until I went to High School, until I went to Thornton... 5/?

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

1 year

So set about cleaning roof, putting glue on, laying rubber down, and he comes out to ask if we want a brew, wearing this sports like fleece, and immediately it clicked and I nearly fell off the roof, it was same fleece I wore at school, Thornton Grammar School, year 7 and 8..2/?

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

1 year

@AMCTerrier Honestly Neil, such a complete and freak coincidence, he had got someone else to do the job, but their dad had an accident, so had to cancel and recommended us, so we turn up and when it clicked, and memories flooded back, just way he looked at me, I'll never forget that, never

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

1 year

@harispoet It's a weird one, as I didn't even know it was needed Like, I had never thought about it before, just seen him, and then random memories popped up in my head, and as I'm realising the significance of them, just hit me like a ton of bricks He's that guy, he's THAT guy

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 months

@YanThorburn The bills are paid pal Money isn't the issue, I've lived on the bones of my arse, like you couldn't comprehend Today was much more then just about earning the income You have to earn your own respect, and I'll sleep easy tonight, that's the long and short of it.

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 months

@MauriceRedpath Just a real shame, I liked the job, the work, its my birthday in a few weeks, just been knuckling down and plodding on Bit of a shock to system, I'll be sound next week, already sent a couple applications for new jobs this aft, I'll be reyt

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

1 year

@AndieHigginson Ah mate, set me off again He genuinely might not know the impact he had, but I seen the fleece and immediately asked him Thornton Grammar? and it clicked for me Just the memories that came back, you see things differently as an adult, realising just who he was My hero

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

2 years

I'VE ONLY GONE AND GOT THE JOB HAVEN'T I FUCKING GET IN 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

5 years

@NazShahBfd @Conservatives @JamesCleverly @MuslimCouncil @hopenothate I am one of your constituents. I dare not walk in certain areas alone. I'm 29 and can handle myself, but car loads of lads with weapons arriving within minutes of any kind of altercation arising is real. It happens regularly. Bradford is propped up on drug money. That is a fact

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

2 years

Looks cool as fuck

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

1 year

@migoodridge1 Aye, the most amazing coincidence Lad called Dean was meant to be doing the job, his dad had an accident and was up the hospital with him, and recommended my firm instead, so something out there just lined up to make it happen, extraordinary stuff

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 months

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

2 years

Any builders/joiners/plasterers needing a general labourer or anything similar; in or near Bradford I'm capable. Dependable and will graft every hour you can throw at me Will also happily work away in digs, or any hospitality work that comes with lodgings Retweets appreciated

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 years

1 month ago, I was at the lowest I'd ever been, I genuinely wanted to kill myself, just didn't have the guts Today, I just did a proper days graft, with good folk and I can't remember last time I was so happy and fulfilled Whatever you're feeling, talk, and don't give up 🧡

Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 years

Woke up with such a sense of worthlessness, suicidal thoughts, complete helplessness Feel like I had a huge nightmare and I can't remember what it is, the panic in my chest, anxiety, and the feeling it's all pointless, why continue to put myself through this It's crushing me

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 years

Full time whistle #bcafc

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 years

On a seriously stupidly hot day Massive shout out to @officialbantams providing free bottles of water, and having stewards go round the stands with packs to make sure everyone gets one and stays hydrated #CityForAll #bcafc @Ryan5parks

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

2 years

adidas messaged me yesterday and said they're sending me a bag of goodies for all work I do with adiFamily Has actually made my year, I can't even describe 🥹

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

1 year

Second Tier podcast

@secondtierpod

1 year

Name someone who’s a legend at your football club who ISN’T a player or manager… 🤔🤔

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 months

@2005_jas It was just so uncalled for brother I was stood there a bit confused and baffled by the behaviour at first, just shocked Then he carried on, intensified even, and I got angry then, immediately left, fuck that Bewildering really

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

2 years

I just got employed Thank you to each and every single person who retweeted, commented and just sent good wishes This job came about through a lad following me, DM'ing me and now I'm back grafting next Tuesday morning 💪🏻🥳 Power of Twitter 💙

Craig

@ACasualBantam

2 years

Any builders/joiners/plasterers needing a general labourer or anything similar; in or near Bradford I'm capable. Dependable and will graft every hour you can throw at me Will also happily work away in digs, or any hospitality work that comes with lodgings Retweets appreciated

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

1 year

@footbalIfights 😂😂😂😂😂😂

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

2 years

Just had a job interview and feel like I absolutely smashed it So I won't get the job but it doesn't half feel good knowing I did best I could possibly have hoped for after being a nervous wreck about it all week 🥳

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

1 year

@KevCrowhurstk Aye, men like him make the difference

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

11 months

I contacted the curator of adidas Spezial, Gary Aspden a while back I asked him to consider a name, from Bradford, Keighley to be exact. Lawkholme, where the Peter Black Factory was Tonight, the Lawkholme SPZL have been unveiled So fucking proud

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 years

Just another game supporting my team tomorrow. 580 miles and over 20 hours on a coach round trip, and highly doubt we win There is a word for people like me Nobhead #bcafc

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

2 years

@NFL_Memes HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS 🤣

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 years

@RossCarusoTV @MoutinhoKris It's an octagon not a ring, hold this ratio casual

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

7 months

Just sat in hospital and held my uncles hand while he died Another member of the "family" like me that didn't want anything to do with the rest. Had me down as his next of kin, and that's just completely floored me Rest In Peace Uncle Gary

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

2 years

Just checked my emails and I've only gone and got myself through to final stage Absolutely buzzing 🥳🥳🥳

Craig

@ACasualBantam

2 years

Just had a job interview and feel like I absolutely smashed it So I won't get the job but it doesn't half feel good knowing I did best I could possibly have hoped for after being a nervous wreck about it all week 🥳

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

4 years

First ever time I've sent a pair to be customised. And looks like they'll be finished just in time. Fifty Six people went to the football one day. They never returned home. Proud to have them walk with me in spirit. #AlwaysRememberThe56 #ART56 #bcafc

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

5 years

Just became an avid West Brom follower 👌🏻🙌🏻

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

5 years

@NazShahBfd @Conservatives @JamesCleverly @MuslimCouncil @hopenothate And truly, the streets are crime ridden, and so is what you peddle. When I came to you for help about my benefits, your aide who I seen joined in with the jobcentre, in recommending i commit benefit fraud. And i have the email to prove it.

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

4 years

@luckypotato__ @SASBurnerAcct @cgthetweeter @MaskedSolak Your name says it all, you had no shot at a ratio

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

1 year

@sin_mightsay Nothing to be sorry about, there actually isn't 😊

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

4 years

No words....... 11 days....... #Covid19UK #CoronavirusOutbreak

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

2 years

£359 fine and a 3 year banning order

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

4 years

However long you have been collecting, whatever your preference, whatever your thoughts, your opinions I respect them These are fucking gorgeous, they are amazing, they are absolutely stunning footwear Respect mine 😁

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

5 years

@cctv_idiots Not all heroes wear capes. Some drive tractors 👏🏻

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

1 year

As if people doubted me yesterday I fucking seen you Look like mugs now don't you

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

1 month

Harris Tweed of Scotland I fucking love them 😍

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

2 years

And so it begins

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 years

Only walked in house about 20 minutes ago, today has been a long day Also been one of the most amazing days I've ever had One very lucky and incredibly proud Bantam 🧡 #bcafc

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

10 months

One of the most recognisable voices sang on one of the most recognisable songs That isn't coincidence, Shane MacGowan could really sing, and he wrote some beautiful songs Rest in peace

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

1 year

About 3 week until these are released Need

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

4 years

@RealBobMortimer Without doubt, these videos have saved 2020

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

5 months

Fucking result

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 years

Chesterfield fans buzzing after their victory against Grimsby today Took over Sheffield train station tbf, all you could hear

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

4 years

Today, in 1805, Lord Horatio Nelson and others laid down there lives to defend this nation at the Battle Of Trafalgar No matter how long ago Lest We Forget @KeyserSosse

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

5 years

@alhan

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

1 month

Spezial footy boots

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 years

And bells of Bradford toll Hear ye, hear ye IT'S COMING HOME 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #BCAFC @jpdewhirst @bradfordmdc @bradford2025 @England @officialbantams @OfficialBullsRL #EURO2020 #ENG

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 years

So this just happened outside my house 🤣

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 years

Carlisle (A)

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 years

Walked through door to find these 👀 If you know, you know 😌

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

4 years

@GW_94 @paddypower Not the stadium, the club Birmingham City to become Bellingham City

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 years

Just got to St James Park Bloke grabs us, said @Ryan5parks has paid for a pint for each #bcafc fan who's made the journey, come round the bar and grab a voucher Lovely gesture, cheers pal, top man 🍻

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

4 years

Better pic of the upcoming @sizeofficial exclusive 20th Anniversary City Series Celebrations. No release date has been announced, nor will be for the time being, bloody corona and all that. #adidas #Shanghai @man_savings @Paschuffl @Dadidassler @3_stripes4life @ASBofSOUTHSEA

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

5 years

SL76 Coming soon from @sizeofficial 😍😍😍😍 @Dadidassler @RetroSolesUK @Original_Sole_ @shaneo821 @man_savings @BarneyBrazil @j0n035 @glennisgod @bigbencorrie @PaulMur30495652 @Millicodnor @KitmanPat @adidasanorak @AlanShepo69 @ASBofSOUTHSEA @Hoodie1973 @LeemingJamie

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

8 months

I need em

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

2 years

Had a job interview yesterday, woke up to email I haven't got it Pissed me off, so I'm going to stomp round town at 32 years old handing out CVs like I'm a teenager. And I don't give a fuck either, I need a job, I will find something

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

4 years

@KylerDhop @Eagles_Reek @AdamSchefter @MySportsUpdate You're the fucking annoying one

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 years

Good morning folks

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

2 years

Picture courtesy of Bobby Mac

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

5 years

Disgraceful. FUCKING DISGRACEFUL #bcafc #BRASAL

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

5 months

🥲🥲🥲 Blessed

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 years

Becoming my regular routine On my dinner, just come and sit in my spot for 10/15 minutes, just to appreciate and thank my lucky stars #bcafc

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

4 years

@GoldAsIce @NFL_Scorigami Been a beautiful seasonigami

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 years

When the sun shines.....

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

1 month

In the sunnnnshhhiinnnnneeee

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

5 years

GET IN THERE SHAY YOU BEAUTY!!!!!! #bcafc

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 years

@officialbantams @woodhouse_grove @RichODonnell23 @EFL Best surprise I've ever had guys I was told needed to do something at the training ground, and then this unfolded Home shirt signed by squad, meeting Skip Truly lucky. And extremely grateful 🧡

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 years

@NoContextHumans Just what in the fuck is this Wanting to win a Darwin Award, why else would you possibly dream of doing this

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 years

Rochdale (A)

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 years

Hartlepool ain't just the best team to come here this season, best fans aswell, not even a question #bcafc

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

4 years

Jesus fucking christ Is that it now, full on reseller approach to every release? Fast falling out of love with it all if I'm honest

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4 years

@man_savings

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

4 years

5 weeks 5 belters Lockdown ain't turned out to bad 😁 #adiFamily #3stripes2soles1love

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

9 months

Different gravy January release apparently

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

2 years

Clock strikes 7am and I'm buying 15 year old trainers. They'll not be for everyone, but I love something a little different Material of the Worlds Zodiak, made with a tweed, inspired by England Today is a good day 😌

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 years

Good morning folks

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

2 years

Attempting the biggest promotion of independent brands this app has ever seen is kind of daunting, but I've somehow managed to pull it all together and at 4pm I'm hoping to put eyes on these brands, this is all about them 47 different prizes from 24 amazing indies Biblical

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

2 years

My new bag. We'll it's old enough to be near vintage, but new to me Cost me a 3rd of what the Spezial bag is going for. Which is barmy, as original is always best, to me anyway Massive thank you to @74__GRP for the deal, great to finally meet you brother

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

2 years

And there will be folk who revel in this, and will be happy to know I'm in the shit, to them I say fuck you ya muppets 🤣 To the rest of you, I'll be back soon enough, if I go away at all But as always, being open and honest and just laying it all out there Peace, Craig x

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

2 years

First meal in 24 hours Can't even begin to explain just how long I've been wanting some proper fish and chips

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

3 years

Good morning folks

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Craig

@ACasualBantam

5 years

Just freshly dropped on Adidas Russian website. Look out for UK drop Hamburg. Made In Germany. Tribute to fish market industry of the city. @Original_Sole_ @3_stripes4life @man_savings @shaneo821 @Hoodie1973 @BarneyBrazil @Paschuffl @Jasonbr55812024 @bigbencorrie @RetroSolesUK

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@ACasualBantam

4 years

@ProFootballTalk How can this be so? The sheer number that just came out of thin air makes them credible?? Nobody came forward, nobody has gone to police, even though he signed a huge deal last year, he wants a trade and now he's a predator? The way you Americans treat your athletes is wild

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@ACasualBantam

2 years

@nflthrowback @Saints That is some risky shit

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