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Unique, just like everyone else. YTFC Lifer. Cardiff Devils ST. #CreamFirst

Cardiff, Wales
Joined January 2011
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3 years
@nocontextfm1 Smells of a contract secured via a Tory MP
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1 year
@ITVNewsPolitics @Jacob_Rees_Mogg Not a great look is it? "I'd like to talk to you about fascism" Is then silenced. Carried off stage and manhandled. Next thing heard is "We believe in free speech" Ironic. It's just not a great look is it. Kind of proving the blokes point
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5 years
@1__o_o__ @BPTC_Lecturer @JoshuaRozenberg You mean he could ask them to reconsider their position, after having had more time to consider further evidence? Doesn’t sound like him. He should respect the original decision.
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5 years
So, how are you feeling about @TheRealCL07 coming back for season ✌🏻 @cardiffdevils ? This sums it up nicely...
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John Oakes
1 year
@simonharris_mbd @LozzaFox And this fella in the corner started banging his crutch on the floor and we all sang God Save the King - except they all changed the words to God Save Lawrence Fox Brought a tear to my eye
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1 year
@KeithMillsD7 @doctorshaib @DanielaNadj He lost his position as PM because he knowingly appointed a sexual predator to a position of authority in his government - then lied about it and made his underlings line up to lie for him That's why they resigned and why he lost his job Nothing to do with Sue Gray or Covid
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2 years
Some numbers for @ytfc In approximately 8️⃣7️⃣days #ytfc will start paying rent to use their home ground; They will pay roughly £5️⃣3️⃣7️⃣to do so per day; Our beloved chairman has hidden from even scheduling a forum where he can asked about this for 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣days
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1 year
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2 years
@SenseiCarl_ Everyone misses this point: You have no control over whether you go home with £ You decide if the other person goes home with £ Steal = they get 0 no matter what they pick Split = they get £ no matter what they pick Its about whether you want to be nice to that person or not
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7 months
@LaoCaiLarry1 @nicolathorp_ As it's so obvious who has British descent and who's 'visibly born and bread here'....which of these people were visibly born and bred in the UK?
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2 years
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8 months
@BBCPolitics @BBCNews Because the Tories are all about parliamentary procedure aren't they Unless it gets in the way of their own agenda. Or if the Courts get in the way....
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6 years
@sarapascoe Then you say: “neither is [sister’s bf/husband] by the sounds of things”
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10 months
@_DHOTYA Gutted for Chad and his imaginary GF. I wouldn't want to be the floor by him now 👊🏻
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2 years
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2 years
@RussInCheshire This will likely go down in history, like Milliband being remembered for bacon sandwiches and that big block with the policies on... This nasty policy will be one of the things Sunak is remembered for
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1 year
@BBCNewsnight (1/2) I feel sorry for the Israeli people, and Jewish people around the world who are scared right now But the actions of the Israeli Government are abhorrent and complicate the situation If I as a UK citizen could be arrested for showing a Palestinian flag in a show of...
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@JohnAOakes
John Oakes
6 years
@vincecable Let’s be honest, whilst the Tories have messed the whole process up it was never going to be any good under any other party. Brexit is a self-imposed, painful and divisive death and rather than playing party politics & blaming the Tories let’s get on and stop Brexit itself.
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2 years
@YTFC @Wolves Fan owned and an academy that turns out consistently for onward sale - nope I'm not jealous of City at all.
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John Oakes
1 year
@englandcricket Has Foakes been caught with a selector's partner? Obviously not by Bairstow
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John Oakes
3 years
@gloverscast @TheVanaramaNL at what point do you consider whether this person is suitable to be a Board Director?
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John Oakes
8 months
@EssexPR Doesn't matter - just noise from you as a wedge issue John Lewis can do what they please. I'm more concerned about the hours/days that people have to wait for ambulances & how the Government are failing to tackle the cost of living crisis But yeah I should care about a big shop
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John Oakes
2 years
In all the sadness and anger of our current situation, one thing can be guaranteed: Hellier will be offering someone outside or rambling nonsense, calling anybody younger than 40 a scrote, then deleting his twitter account Fuck Wrexham, Netflix should have come to Huish!
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John Oakes
4 months
@papa_cars @BladeoftheS Nope the left has care for people and causes in need, rather than 'I'm alright Jack' policies of the right When we (both sides) can't get through to the other that's when standards of discourse drop (I should know!)
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John Oakes
6 years
@Nobbydaniel8 @BarristerSecret Maybe referring to her as the “Present” Mrs Daniel undermines your position somewhat?
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John Oakes
8 months
Football clubs ARE their fans. It's not the companies, the owners, or the managers... Any new owner that bails out @TUFC1899 would do well to enable @TUSTCOYY to purchase a significant stake in the club Long term, clubs and fans need each other - they need to work together
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Torquay United FC
8 months
Thanks for your amazing support today, Yellow Army💛 Stay with us, and we'll keep battling - on and off the pitch. #tufc #TORAVE
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John Oakes
3 years
My word how I miss Badger
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2 years
Will @ytfc make it to Day 100? 14 Oct: Our glorious high executioner says a fan event will be scheduled in November 1 Dec: Brief statement saying date will be confirmed in 7-10 days Today is Day 76. 22 January is Day 100 76 days, not to hold the event - just confirm the date
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John Oakes
2 years
@championshockey Still stinks that an EIHL team has to beg to be let in - don't qualify on merit, just accept an invitation if the organizers feel like being generous Presume the Flames couldn't have said - 'if we qualify we'll play our home games at X arena'
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John Oakes
2 years
BREAKING: After what seems like a long time I can finally announce and confirm that I am in negotiations to have chilli for my dinner. I won't be taking questions at this time #ytfc
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John Oakes
1 year
@YTFC Oh do piss off - we should schedule these meetings on a weekly basis! Only way to get any info
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John Oakes
2 years
@eihldops @PanthersIHC Watching the footage, did he think he was unfairly impeded....by his own D man? He surely can't just be that unhinged that a(nother) goal sets him off But check Waller incident - all he did was be near the crease for a rebound 😂😂
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John Oakes
2 years
@RobinsStuart @YTFC Merry Christmas, Stuart. Can you check if your boss got a new diary or a YTFC calendar for Xmas? Would be good to put a date in the diary for the fans forum. Unless he's scared. Disgraceful from all concerned - taking us for mugs. Ok to take our money, but not keep people updated
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John Oakes
11 months
Massive congratulations to the amazing @gloverscast - you three have no idea how important you are and have been to the continued survival and success of our football club. Many many more accolades to come! #heroes #ytfc
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2 years
I'm at a loss to explain why a man who always planned to build all over our land from the moment he stepped through the door, then ignored fans after fleecing them, and financed the club with other peoples' money, hasn't been forthcoming with a statement? @ytfc
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John Oakes
2 years
Happy Birthday to @GloversTrust Board Member and star of @gloverscast Fans-5, Vernon Edmunds! 79 today and a #ytfc fan for all of that!
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John Oakes
3 years
@YTFC How does the takeover affect attendances? Fans stay away for many reasons - not because they will wait for a deal to be completed. If they are staying away due to the current ownership then maybe you need to look at yourself, Scott. Yours, Enemy Number 1
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1 year
@eihldops @BelfastGiants What would be really helpful for fans, and for the credibility and reputation of the league would be a bit more detail in the comparison: "This is one game because of X" "Its not 2 games because of Y" "This differs from X incident because of Z" "This was made worse by..."
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1 year
@BBCNewsnight ...of support for the oppressed Palestinian people (NOT Hamas) then I'm not going to show an Israeli flag in case people think I support the Israeli Government and their war crimes Civilians on both sides lose this and are not to blame (if they drop their prejudices)
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9 months
A standard warning to all #YTFC fans - if you don't like the new badge you can expect to be banned. No place for dissension or anything other than zealous approval of the actions of the MH Private Limited Company
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2 years
😬 @ytfc dropped a bollock on the radio this morning No answers No information No acknowledgment No apology No clue
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John Oakes
5 years
Every single @YTFC fan. If you can get to HP then let’s pack the park... If we fill the ground and have to watch from the top pitch (like Enfield) then lets do it!!! If you only get to 1 game this year - make it this one #ytfc
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Old Green Eyes
5 years
This may be a bit early, but I want every single @ytfc fan to retweet/like and let’s get every single #Glover at Huish Park for the Boreham Wood game! 02/11 Let’s push for the biggest crowd possible! #ExilesUnite @ytfc #ytfc @GloversTrust @ytfcciderspace #SingASongForBadger
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9 months
@GarrethAspinall To be fair he put a shed load of money into the club and kept us afloat until Cokey could step up. Uggla got messed about by Priestnall and had enough - no problem from me Ancient history now. Leave him to do him.
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John Oakes
1 year
@simonharris_mbd Wasn't this same bloke nearly in tears a few weeks ago saying how he had learned what type of journalist he wanted to be Surprised they didn't have Brand on
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John Oakes
6 years
“Everything is @cardiffdevils now, you can’t get away from it” Spot on. Devils - as addictive as Cadbury’s Mini Eggs!
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ITV Wales News
6 years
Cardiff Devils fans celebrate after win against Belfast Giants in Playoff final @cardiffdevils
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6 years
@YTFC @StockportCounty @EmiratesFACup Embarrassment. Good luck to Stockport in the next round. Hope they get a big draw.
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2 years
@Blockbetsports @nocontextfm1 Fiona Bruce, joined by Andrew Neil and Kuenssberg; with Penny Mordaunt for her soccerball knowledge
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John Oakes
1 year
@cardiffdevils 1/2 Whatever my personal views, it's vitally important that the organisation doesn't just stick its head in the ground and label anybody who doesn't like the new design a 'keyboard warrior' or 'moaning forum whatever' This is free honest feedback from paying customers.
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John Oakes
4 years
I love this man. And I think I speak for most Glovers when I say he'll always have a place in our hearts. Sir Gary Johnson
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2 years
@YTFC That "period of exclusivity" same as last time? When you went silent and fucked over Simul Sports?! That time? When you were 'exclusive' with two groups and played them against each other? Another smoke screen to buy you time to screw our club some more
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John Oakes
7 months
@EvettsJordan You mean congregate outside an hour after a final you won? A final where you won your 1st silverware since 2020 - making it mean more. Bern probably get that number in the their parking lot Congrats on the win, but let's not call a spade a 'terrain relocation assistance device'
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1 year
#ytfc fans today whenever they see a notification from the account Although do we actually expect anything today? Or will it be another #100daysofpriestnall
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John Oakes
1 year
@Vanarama @HWFCOfficial Imagine if part of that decline was down to a man allowed to sit on the board of the league that your company sponsor Mental. Not tagging YTFC, have you been blocked too?
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John Oakes
3 months
@nazirafzal Let's see, no urgency to get down, no blood on the hand that goes to the ear... Wouldn't put it past him to stage it. Let's see what the evidence shows in due course
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1 year
Whatever has gone on before, that was an impressive interview. Said all the right things. And he knows he needs to deliver (and he'll want to deliver) because we heard all the same from SP. But impressive and reason for cautious optimism. As ever @Claire7Carter nailed that
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John Oakes
2 years
Shithousery levels on fire for a Panthers fan to film and upload this: 😂
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John Oakes
3 years
If the club can't sell 300-odd tickets to season ticket holders for a 1st Round FA Cup game 78 miles up the road (aka Bristol) then we are in real trouble
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John Oakes
1 year
I wondered why Fysh was late for the meeting #ytfc
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Have I Got News For You
1 year
As ‘the Somerset gimp’ appears in court, judges immediately deny his request for a gagging order.
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John Oakes
5 years
Looking at new signings @cardiffdevils and then you remember we have retained the likes of Dixon, @TheRealCL07 , @GleasonFournier , @bownsy21 and @JoeyMartin14 to name but 5! Other sides have recruited big but we will match them. #OnwardsDevils !
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John Oakes
1 year
@DavidTCDavies @RishiSunak In case anyone missed this, they voted FOR it (until it served their interests not to)
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John Oakes
11 months
@Devils_78 Massive overreaction and misunderstanding of police procedure If the person has needed to be police bailed (for example to ensure they stay in the country) then he will need to have been arrested This is a procedural issue NOT a decision of guilt Calm
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1 year
@MattCrivelli That's presuming that any owner of YTFC could run a piss up in a brewery
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2 years
Genuinely love Ian. @ytfc and @GloversTrust (from his time with them before) would be nowhere without him. Plenty of people have claims to be big influencers amongst our little community but Ian is one of THE men. So lucky to have him
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Ian
2 years
Still nuts to me that this little thing I started in the garage in 2020 is now doing this sort of thing. Well done @benbarrett10 🧤 #YTFC
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1 year
@nocontextfm1 Some of these age well: Balance, Penalty Taking, Composure Although tbf it takes some balance and composure to do your team mate like that
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John Oakes
5 years
@scottpriestnall @YTFC @BBCSport @guardian @TheSun @SkySportsNews @talkSPORT @bbcsomerset @ChrisSpittles @SomersetLive These updates are definitely welcome. Playing with a straight bat. Such a refreshing change. Well done, keep it up #ABU
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John Oakes
3 years
@DoctorBenjy From the outside Ben this is looking like a reaction to late night comment reading. This GH has been very different than previous series due to the teams you have managed to manage. Doesn't make it any less good viewing. It also doesn't lend itself very well to the type of...
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8 months
Just seen Jed and SP in Torquay ASDA
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3 years
@nocontextfm1 It's a discussion about team selection and future transfer plans...that then means I'm awake until the morning! "Yes I've only got £1k to improve the squad but left back is real problem"......
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John Oakes
5 years
@AllanGPaterson @Dafydd_Bevan @JamesMelville This seems to indicate that the coalition was better for the Country (in terms of how harsh austerity was during the period) than a majority Tory gvt would have been. As if the Lib Dem’s curtailed the Tories’ planned cuts... Why then are the Lib Dems vilified to such an extent?
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9 months
@FanHub My concern is that in order to tick the 'fan engagement' box the club ran 3 behind closed doors events with no further recording or online engagement. Apparently if you can make a 3pm Thursday at the club to be spoken at for an hour then you count....but if not..jog on
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John Oakes
2 years
@crickshouts @CricketRustling @sparknzsport Watching the Kiwis should come with a prescription for blood pressure medication
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John Oakes
1 year
@crickshouts @CricketRustling Looks like he knocks the stump with the ball, breaking wicket by dislodging bail, and the catches bail in left hand immediately after. Bit OTT when trying to avoid having to remake wicket, but to claim not out surely not in spirit of game given batter had given up at other end
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John Oakes
3 years
I think all @ytfc fans are eager to hear news of the takeover: whether it's happening; who is the front runner etc Rest assured that those involved (hopefully) are serious people who will do things properly with press releases etc. if someone claims to know - they probably don't
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@ceritheviking @cardiffdevils proudly support and work with @PrideCymru and have been hosting Pride Nights annually since (I want to say) 2017 (🤷🏻) The 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 appears in our more recent jerseys and is 🌈for Pride Probably far better photos of the 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 out there
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1 year
@JacobHarry_17 2/2 banning issue with the drum joke. Uggla then replied to that YTFC fan saying he had signed our best player Literally nothing to do with YTFC to start with. Misunderstanding. Just coincidence that the surname of the Southend owner is the same as the first name at YTFC
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John Oakes
4 years
A top 3: 3. "Overachieve by Unity" 2. Viva Pitch (still makes me shudder) 1. 3 x Stars I thought Viva Pitch would be hard to top but YTFC overachieved with the stars
@RyanBlatchford
Ryan Blatchford
4 years
Darren Way Putting a star above the badge for every 5 years we were in the football league, will never be surpassed by this, or anything else. Ever. 🤢🤢 #ytfc
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2 years
@YTFC Plenty of questions to be answered. But let's hope for some positives - investment; actual running of a football club maybe... Reserving judgment.
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7 months
@RupertLowe10 Nothing remotely to do with anything that some people label as 'woke' It's been messed about with, but not for any cause. Unless 'patterns' have been seized by the RSPCA or the RNIB? A Braille flag perhaps?
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9 months
@The_Forty_Four Joe has Asperger's - check his profile Often gets upset when YTFC games are called off or when we lose
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5 years
@francescrook From the Ancient Greek for “nowhere near”
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1 year
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1 year
@Jacob_Rees_Mogg Serious question: when you are kicked out at the next election, or if you cowardly don't stand because it looks like you'll lose (which appears to be a Tory move this time), why would GB News keep you around? You would be even less influential or relevant than you are now
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1 year
@gloverscast @MarcusFysh Minutes will show he attended, typical MP. And to be fair I'm surprised he knows where Yeovil is
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John Oakes
2 years
Talk about Silent Night! Still nothing from Good King Pennyless #ytfc On the 3rd day of Xmas, Scott Priestnall gave to me:... 3 floating charges; 2 scuppered takeovers; and another broken promise...
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John Oakes
2 years
Day 2, no update... #ytfc #scaredyscotty On the 2nd day of Xmas, Scott Priestnall gave to me: 2 scuppered takeovers; & another broken promise...
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John Oakes
8 months
@Conservatives And inherited money, property and status
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John Oakes
2 months
@bbcsomerset @MikeH88 Whilst it's poor from the club....must be a very slow news day
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7 months
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John Oakes
2 years
@YTFC So the Green and Whites paid for the outside of the ground to be pressure washed.... Anything else? Anything that either the club or our glorious owner has actually paid for? Jesus wept
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John Oakes
2 years
@YTFC He was probably born around the time the Fans Forum was first promised
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John Oakes
2 years
@cardiffdevils PLEASE can we have highlights that aren't just the goals - some extended highlights of that game are a must. Saves. Chances. Fights.
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John Oakes
2 years
Pathetic, really. All he wants is yes men & people who call him the saviour of the club Was going to ask what he expects/demands people do with the public information he just stumbled across (previously known & discussed by the fanbase) Boycott YTFC? Storm a Turkish yacht club?
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6 months
@gl_porter It's a bit more work but if you could raise the floorboards on one side he'd have a sloping bedroom
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John Oakes
2 years
@Gavevans88 Skalde was right
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John Oakes
1 year
@Daya66 @Julianj1973 Steve, you and I have clashed before. But can I just say: if this is another wind up you will have destroyed any sort of reputation you may have had And is a proper dick move However I hope JJ has done the deal
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