This is my ace sister Jill, we lost her three weeks ago. A fierce, water pollution fighting, climate change focussed scientist in Canada, she died from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy and we’ve set this up in her memory for
@epilepsyaction
. Thanks x
I went up for the corner and the keeper said ‘Oi no strikers!’, I said ‘I’m not a striker’, he said ‘well you bloody should be with headers like that’. I said ‘no thanks I’m making shit loads from clearances’.
Just spoken to Maurizio Sarri, he said ‘Hazard has been a great player for Chelsea, it’s time to accept his decision’.
I asked what that decision is
‘I don’t know, I’m just the Head Coach’
Here’s EH applauding fans and blowing kisses at full time.
@5liveSport
#Hazard
#Chelsea
Having lost my sister recently, it’s fair to say that my experience of watching this series of After Life was different to the previous two. All I can say is that
@rickygervais
you’ve done it again. Absolutely wonderful work.
Exclusive: Bukayo Saka has told
@5liveSport
that ‘putting me out of position’ at left back is not the solution for England. But ‘it’s in Gareth’s hands and we all have to trust what he selects on the day’. Lovely lad, nice chat with him coming up in coming hours/days on
@bbc5live
Have decided to take a break from Twitter for a while. Not in my absolute best place atm and as we all know it can be a mean spirited space…and I’m not just talking about trolls! Delighted the new season is upon us as I’m FAR more comfortable when I’m busy! I’ll be back ✌️
I’m not sure why I’ve decided to do this, this year. Maybe because of the great work from
@FA
around the
#HeadsUpFACupFinal
- anyway - Tuesday marks 4 years since the worst day of my life. I hope this helps someone. ✌️
Exciting times, I’m going to be the new Sunday presenter of
@5liveSport
this season. Working with top journos, pundits + commentators, an absolute dream role. Following in the footsteps of some proper greats, cant wait to get going, our new show is ‘Premier League Sunday’ 👊👊👊
Neil Warnock just told us on
@5liveSport
he’ll give his first set of transfer targets ‘til Monday’ to decide if they want to join Boro and will move on if they don’t fancy it. In one action that’s improved upon years of waiting far too long for answers and being left to look daft
FAO fellow
#epilepsy
sufferers. There are now some great seizure alarms out there. This one was developed at MIT in the US. It alerts family via the internet. Life saving tech, especially for those living alone. Not an ad, won’t name brand + I paid for it, just raising awareness
This is my ace sister Jill, we lost her three weeks ago. A fierce, water pollution fighting, climate change focussed scientist in Canada, she died from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy and we’ve set this up in her memory for
@epilepsyaction
. Thanks x
For anyone who has watched Djed Spence in the FA Cup this season and wondered how on earth Middlesbrough could let him go anywhere on loan…just have a good look at Isaiah Jones tonight. You’ll get it, trust me!
Is a London pizza a thing anywhere outside of Middlesbrough? I have custom made one by ordering a margherita with chips and garlic sauce from a local takeaway. I love a parmo but this was always my number one choice
Totally honoured and thrilled to be one of the main presenters for Euro 2020 on
@5liveSport
- can’t wait. I have never needed to be in a photo before, so thanks to
@nickeaglephoto
for making me look (at least a little) less like I’ve spent lockdown eating junk food every day 😬
Nice chat with
@LCFC
+
@thenff
midfielder
@Ndidi25
today, it’ll be on
@5liveSport
Premier League Sunday
*His childhood in the Militarised Zone of Lagos
*Why playing football was considered ‘misbehaving’
*Idolising Obi Mikel and learning his position
Lovely fella, lots to say 👍
Two years seizure free 🎈- in your FACE epilepsy. A shit disease which deserves all of your collective contempt. Great work being done by the likes of
@youngepilepsy
@epilepsyaction
He didn’t come with us so he’s technically not one of the
#dogsatpollingstations
but I dare you to tell him his photo isn’t worth posting today, or any day, ever.
That’s my Euros done! Very different to the other three Euros I’ve been AT, but even being in Salford it’s been wonderful. We have a terrific team here, delivering insight, colour, big interviews, commentaries and docs. Massive shout to everyone on air and off air
@5liveSport
🙌
I wish more people knew this man and his story. He has suffered so much and built bonds with the town that are incredibly strong, going way beyond football. Passion dripping from his every word. Whoever takes over must keep him close.
Breaking my honeymoon twitter ban for this. My wife who absolutely loves* football finally convinced** me, so we’re at Son Moix for Real Mallorca vs Atheltic Bilbao. Really excited to see Inaki Williams in action, in particular.
*has little appetite for
*indulged/relented to
Just hit FOUR years seizure free 🎈Remember if you or a loved one is suffering then there are great places like
@epilepsyaction
@youngepilepsy
@epilepsysociety
to find lots of really useful info. I honestly never thought I’d be able to go this long between seizures. ONWARDS!
Still so shocked from last night. Heading home with a most unexpected piece of hand luggage.
@SportSJA
thanks so much for the award,
@JoelHammer
and I are so chuffed. If you haven’t listened to The Hurricane Tapes please do give us a go!
#SJA2019
One year ago today, can’t believe it. We had a great celebration of life event for Jill two weeks ago with friends. Lots of important money will be raised for epilepsy charities (and other really important charities!) at the GNR today, really pleased they decided to go ahead 💜
This is my ace sister Jill, we lost her three weeks ago. A fierce, water pollution fighting, climate change focussed scientist in Canada, she died from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy and we’ve set this up in her memory for
@epilepsyaction
. Thanks x
Understand Middlesbrough are seriously considering coaches in the Eredivisie. A more crowd friendly, attacking approach is what they’re looking for and club hierarchy have been canvassing opinions from Dutch sources on possible replacements for Tony Pulis.
I’m sure I speak for all of you when I say I never thought I’d be a presenter on
@bbc5live
- but here we are! I never take it for granted, still pinch myself, happy birthday!
All I ever wanted to do was sports radio on the BBC.
My first day 14 yrs ago: Drove into a ditch en route to Bristol City v Donny Rovers, got in 15 mins after KO, kit didn’t work so did updates on my phone. Oh and Sean O’Driscoll destroyed me in the post match interview
#BBC100
Thanks for the messages, our wonderful
@5liveSport
team were sensitive and diligent as always. Can’t imagine what Christian’s friends and family have been through in the last hours. The relief when the words ‘he is well’ appeared was huge. Let’s just hope for further good news 🤞
This will be the fourth Euros I’ve covered and I see no reason to change my pre tournament routine! Three days in a coffee shop with
@WorldSoccerMag
@FourFourTwo
@guardian_sport
online preview features and a laptop. Any new recommendations always welcome!
Those ‘offsides’ melt my brain...what’s the point? The game has lost so much more than it has gained, for every ‘now you see that moment right there is VAR working well’, there’s another 10 moments where you sigh, roll your eyes and question everything.
Yesterday, one of the last mysteries of the modern world was solved by the great
@bbcjohnmurray
. Where does a London Pizza* get its name from? Answer? It’s a double decker** (pizza with chips on top).
*Only sold on Teesside
**Like a London bus
One of the most inspirational men in football. Also lives with epilepsy, we compared war wounds when we met last year, and he chatted to me about my losing my sister to epilepsy too. What more could you want from someone who represents your club? Fantastic.
Terrific, absolutely terrific. Now let’s have no more division. GS has got every single call right, he’s stuck to his guns and nailed it. No more ‘double pivot’ criticism nonsense, no more ‘pragmatism’ criticism nonsense, he knows what he’s doing. Back him.
#ENG
Terribly sad news today that our colleague Dom Busby has passed away. He had an incredible knack of stopping you in the office to tell you he’d enjoyed something you’d done, just when you needed to hear it. A permapositive man who made MediaCity a nicer and lighter place to be.
Tomorrow
@5liveSport
will be live from noon at The Turf pub and then from The Racecourse for full comms of Wrexham v Sheff United.
We’ve got some great interviews lined up inc Paul Mullin and
@thehumphreyker
. We’ll have
@robphillipshere
on too, plus Carl Asaba +
@SportGids1
👍👍
A huge thanks to everyone who has messaged or donated, we’ve been blown away by your kindness and generosity. Between this and my amazing 69 yr old Dad, who ran the GNR distance for
@epilepsyaction
, over £2500 has been raised. Looking forward to returning to
@bbc5live
tomorrow xx
This is my ace sister Jill, we lost her three weeks ago. A fierce, water pollution fighting, climate change focussed scientist in Canada, she died from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy and we’ve set this up in her memory for
@epilepsyaction
. Thanks x
Quick take on the goings on at Middlesbrough of late and why the new identity of the club is more important than the identity of the new manager.
In short, the club are about to start doing things differently and I think fans should be excited about it.
I know I speak for the whole hard working team, on and off air, in Salford and Paris, when I say thanks for all of the kind messages about the coverage this week, and especially last night. We saw many really distressed people, hope everyone is as ok as they can be this morning.
What is the worst SINGLE word (has to be only one) in football parlance? I’ve had a good think about this for no obvious reason and I’ve landed on, ‘netted’.
As in…
netted (v) to net a goal
Got engaged today, tried to take nice photos but it was too hard looking into the sun...here’s the best we managed. Promised
@RachelHMorley
I would tweet this without any football puns, and I have succeeded.
#announceRach
#Rachannounced
On the
@5liveSport
Football Daily (Sat) and on
@bbc5live
on Sunday (11:35), you’ll hear an interview with
@LutonTown
captain
@SonnyBradley91
Sonny recently lost his father and grandfather. His dad, Ray, died from Covid
I’m certain his strength and bravery will help many people.
Magnificent from both West Brom and Southampton fans both holding scarves above their heads for Cyrille Regis. This image will live long in the memory.
@5liveSport
Massive shout to
@mdrcrooks
for talking about his epilepsy journey, it makes such a big difference when people like you discuss it. I know
@leonlegge32
+
@jaybothroyd
will be as pleased as I am listen to you. Also very proud of my hometown club
@Boro
All very strange, back in studio today for the first time since February 2020! Lovely to see colleagues...although I’m still finding myself worrying that the dog will start barking 🤔
Can’t help but feel that Boro need a reset. Would love to see SG bring in a Director of Football and let them be responsible for appointing the Head Coach and transforming recruitment. The Chairman has made some great managerial appointments, but he’s also made big mistakes.
Mental illness is no different to physical injury, it can get you at any time, anywhere, irrespective of who you are. Unfortunately mental illness doesn’t know when it’s the middle of a test or the Olympics, or your day off, it’s cruel like that. Your real agenda is evident.
I’m not a professional photographer but I’ve ended up pitch side at New England Revolution vs Columbus Crew and here’s Gonzalo Higuain’s brother looking like he’s been beamed down from heaven just to take a corner 🤷♂️
#MLS
Had a really nice chat with Rafa Benitez this week, it’ll be on Football Focus on Saturday and we’re doing a 40 odd min
@5liveSport
Football Daily pod too
We discussed his 50 years in football (and counting), from the 12 yr old kid at Real in 73’ through to now.
Delighted that
@5liveSport
have asked me to present a show on epilepsy in football to mark
#PurpleDay
. It’ll be aired next week with really powerful stories from
@jaybothroyd
+
@leonlegge32
.
All three of us are epileptic and we’ll chat stigma, mental health and bust some myths
Ciao
@damore_marco
@SalvioEspo
, what an ending. For anyone who hasn’t seen the glorious five seasons of Gomorrah you really must, it’s a work of art. The music, the acting, the storyline and especially the Neapolitan phrases that we’ll never forget.
#TaPost
#TuttoQuand
#Strunz
👌
Great example for the clubs out there who reject all interview requests and/or encourage players to say as little as possible. Honest interviews sound great, they make your players sound great and they reflect brilliantly on both them and you!
🗣 "We looked at Chelsea and we knew they switch off sometimes from set pieces."
🗣 "
@Carra23
said he needs to get his numbers up if he wants to be a top player."
James Maddison speaks to Sky Sports about Leicester's win that sends them top of the Premier League.
VAR is so tribal. I know exactly on my timeline who’ll say ‘rules are rules’ and who’ll say VAR ruins football. IMO an ‘umpires call’ style system with more weight given to original decisions would be best. Overturning a call for a shoulder being offside 20 yards out feels wrong.
Ok that it’s from me until the week of the Champions League final
Off to Devon to get married to
@RachelHMorley
, pencilled in for May 18th.
Out of office ON
Had a great season, loved every minute, big thanks to
@foaty
for his Saturday steering and the whole
@5liveSport
team ✌️
Throwback to this day in 2016 when (at the 50th time of asking) I managed a take outside the Velodrome following France’s win over Germany in the Euro 2016 semis…
Loved being at Forest yesterday, what a day for their fans. Enjoyed meeting some of them before the game, including the mysterious
@MrDore_
, as far as I can tell he has no first name.
I met Bernardo Silva today.
We spoke about his youth, his grandad (a Sporting fan) who paid for his first years at Benfica.
About life in Manchester city centre, about Pep, David Silva, Phil Foden and unfinished business back home.
A thoroughly lovely bloke, coming very soon!
Japanese media at the King Power have brought flowers and a card for Shinji Okazaki, they’ll give it to him at full time. He does 15 mins with these guys after every game...even when he’s not in the squad! If he gets on fans will give him a cracking send off I’m sure.
@5liveSport
Walked the track tonight, amazing. I have to say dipping into the F1 travelling circus has been an otherworldly experience thus far. Struck by the friendliness of everyone and how open people are too. The whole thing is fascinating, and the setting is stunning too.
Nothing matters more than the recovery of Andre Gomes. Would also hope that Son’s red card is rescinded, psychologically it’s not fair to have him think he’s culpable for what has happened. There’s no way he could have known what would happen, it’s not his fault. An awful evening
Just spoken to Gareth Southgate, he told me that England’s focus on clever set pieces is a result of studying how Spain and Germany won the last two World Cups, says set plays played a bigger part in those wins than people realised
Dear Twitter, if you left a really impressive looking art folder at Stoke railway station today, I’ve handed it in to customer services on platform 1. Also, your drawing of a wolf is superb 👌
Please watch this. Leo Percovich lost two daughters in a tragic car accident in Uruguay. He was probably the only goalkeeper coach in history to have his own chant. I had the honour of meeting him once, his passion really affected me, now it’s his bravery that has hit me for six.
And we have officially launched! Episodes 1 + 2 of The Hurricane Tapes are available NOW. I’m going to be on
@bbc5live
breakfast with
@rachelburden
around 08:20 to chat about it. Please give us a rating and subscribe 👍