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I’m the son of a refugee. Proud and privileged to be Nottingham Panthers ice hockey match announcer. Spend more time these days at @announcer -stef.bsky.social

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Joined February 2015
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5 years
Outside mowing the grass. This little chap was in the hedge. Really gave me a lift, so I’m putting it on here in the hope it helps anyone else who might be struggling a bit x
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I just want to mention the linesman who was right next to Adam Johnson when he collapsed. I hope he is being supported
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@SkewSmug @soapachu They express their patriotism in different ways
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@AmazingPosts_ @ChrisMaltby I’ve got him in my carefully curated collection of childhood football cards ✊😎🙂
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Gosh. I hadn’t realised there were so many people there. The whole thing was profoundly moving 😢
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1 year
A moving moment in Nottingham as a two-minute silence is held for Panthers player Adam Johnson ❤️ Read more:
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A really well organised event. Good to see so many there, including many Sheffield supporters. Thank you all
@PanthersIHC
The Nottingham Panthers
1 year
For you #47 💛
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4 years
Anyway, I’ve sat down with a cup of tea and I hear a bump upstairs..... (I don’t have a cat 🤣). Usual deserved 10/10 @thecatreviewer
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@Tenpoint05 Some trauma nurses came out of the crowd as well, apparently. Thank you to them as well
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4 years
Have you ever had the feeling that you might not be alone? (I don’t have a cat) @thecatreviewer
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I think the hockey we now see in the Elite League is the fastest, most skilled hockey I’ve seen since I started watching in 1980. But I bloody well wish we’d get some of this once in a while.....
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Kliff’s Bedroom
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WE GOT A LINE BRAWL AND A GOALIE FIGHT IN CALGARY
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Just reflecting on the terrible news about Mike Hammond. His last game was for GB v Italy in the Worlds and was Hammy at his best. Goal and two assists; Best Player award. A fine legacy. Very happy I was there to see it. Can’t believe he’s gone. RIP Mike
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@LumpyandFriends This is sad Christine, but what a wonderful life he had, thanks to you and Mike. Thank you so much for sharing the time you spent with him, and for allowing me the great honour of actually meeting him ❤️
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8 years
People abusing Poles should go to Newark cemetery. Graves of 397 Poles who came here to help fight against the Nazis
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4 years
@DickKingSmith That’s wonderful 😃. Reminds me of this one
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Liam Dutton
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The most entertaining thing I’ve seen so far this year... A cat and fox playing cat and mouse in my garden. The cat seems to be winning! 🐱 🦊 🏃🏽‍♂️
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@PanthersIHC Just my opinion, but I don’t think Panthers have put a foot wrong throughout all of this
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I think the Adam Johnson Memorial Game is a great idea. A game for everyone - players, coaches, refs, fans - to see how we feel and hopefully get back into being at a game. Big gratitude to Manchester for agreeing to take part in this
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4 years
First sighting this year of my resident hedgehog 😃. Having a looooong drink of water from the dish I put out. If any of you are inclined to do the same in this very dry spell our wildlife would appreciate it
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8 years
I find the absence of any expression of concern for Wiikman on the Sheffield official Twitter feed distasteful
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4 years
Graffiti, River Trent, Nottingham ⁦ @YourWullie
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@JamesAHogg2 This one as well:
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5 years
Thank you to the @steelershockey team for turning to face Andrew’s goal during the commemoration #hockey
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4 years
I am baffled as to how my #notmycat visitor got into the house, but having done so he’s made himself at home 😬 @thecatreviewer
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11 months
In case anyone missed it, or would like to see it, here’s the script for the tribute to Adam last Saturday
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8 months
I actually found that quite emotional at the end. Defended a one goal lead for 23 minutes. Big crowd reaction at the end. Very pleased for the team and the coaches
@PanthersIHC
The Nottingham Panthers
8 months
PANTHERS GET THE VICTORY‼️😻🎉
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3 years
After a long hiatus, my favourite #notmycat stopped by today for an extended chin scratch 😃 @thecatreviewer
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5 years
Been for a haircut, where the magnificent Toby sat on my knee throughout purring like a traction engine @thecatreviewer
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3 years
@TheStourbridge The supermarket where I go shopping has a basket for donations to a local cat rescue. I put a selection of goodies in there today on your behalf George 😇🙂
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8 months
I remember last summer as Panthers assembled their squad, there was a constant refrain from some on social media along the lines of ‘where’s the grit’? Tonight was your answer. A month ago Panthers would have lost that game 7-2. They’ve come so far in the last few weeks ✊
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7 years
On reflection, that 3rd/4th game was the perfect platform to say goodbye to Corey and Clarkie, watch a goalie change on the fly, and enjoy an obviously oxygen-starved @Clarke_cohockey on the longest shift of his career finally get his goal 😄😄
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6 years
@tomdarns I’m not a fan of your interpretation of the interference rule but I don’t go on about it on Twitter
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2 years
Appalling. Everyone just carried on playing. Back in the day there would have been a proper pile-on and the crowd would have been up and shouting and the penalty boxes would have been full and it would have been great #OldTimeHockey
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I greatly admire the leadership shown by Kevin Moore yesterday
@EHCAlliance
EuropeanHockeyClubs
1 year
. @SkyNews story on the tragic death of Nottingham Panthers' player Adam Johnson
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7 years
Point a game as a player. 14 trophies. Unforgettable euro adventure this year. Part of gold medal winning GB coaching team. A lot of wonderful, wonderful nights. Thanks Corey
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5 years
Walk to the shops greatly enhanced by this lovely cat. Enjoyed copious fussing with much purring before resorting to more mundane tasks @thecatreviewer
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In a rough season, last night was particularly difficult. It’s not just Adam. The players who were here last season will be sad about Hammy. I suspect most if not all of the British players will at some time in their development have been coached by Mike Urquhart /cont
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9 months
He looks like he hasn’t slept properly for a month. What a man. Tonight was heartbreaking. So hard at the moment…
@PanthersIHC
The Nottingham Panthers
9 months
📺 POST-MATCH REACTION: Assistant Coach Kevin Moore speaks to Panthers TV - in association with Jeremias Chimney Systems - after tonight's defeat by Glasgow Clan at the Motorpoint Arena.
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7 years
Last time 😢 Cheers Clarkie. It’s been a blast @Clarke_cohockey
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The Korean team and their officials are such lovely, lovely people. So polite and respectful, and at the end of each game they bow to the spectators 🥲 #IIHFWorlds
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2 years
@supertanskiii @panther_daveb49 Yes, me too. And if you’ve not heard it already, he spoke very, very emotionally about Mr Pigden when he was on Desert Island Discs
@danbarker
dan barker
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And the clip, from Desert Island Discs, where he explains the backstory.
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2 years
@BBCArchive North/South divide summarised in one phrase 😬:
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4 years
I wonder how many of the thousands of people who go up Derby Road every day realise what lies behind this fairly undistinguished building #ParkTunnel
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6 years
I think it was probably the greatest privilege of my years of announcing to narrate Clarkie’s shirt number retirement. So lucky, so proud
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6 years
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2 years
Everything’s terrible, so let’s look at this fantastic picture of a bona fide legend 👊
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@thecatreviewer after initial wariness, friendly little cat, albeit wouldn't stay still for photos. 10/10
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I’ve put my tree up for the first time since my mum died. This was made and presented to me when I finished work by a group of young people with special needs at Portland College, so has meaning…🙂
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11 months
One last thought from the weekend. I hope Victor is doing ok
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5 years
My local building society branch normally features the lovely Wilbur, which makes each visit worthwhile @thecatreviewer
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11 months
Surreal hockey experiences, no.94: watching a former Chelsea goalkeeper playing hockey for Belfast 👀
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2 years
I had ten blackbirds this morning, feeding on the fallen apples from my tree that I have carefully saved since the autumn 😇, although they seem to spend more of their time chasing each other than feeding
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3 years
My chair: not my cat, but the neighbourhood feline psycho who had snuck in unbeknownst to me. When the time came to put him outside, he became a hissing, spitting maelstrom of fur, claws and teeth. Had to shepherd him out behind the safety of a doormat ⁦ @thecatreviewer
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Adventures of #notmycat part 94. So, I’m pottering about outside. I look back at the house and.....>> @thecatreviewer
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I hope the people in this picture don’t mind me posting, but for me this sums up the spirit of last week’s tournament and hockey in general. A Poland and GB fan chatting before the game between the two countries 🙂
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4 years
Looking at my regular #notmycat visitor’s collar, I can only conclude that Blofeld actually escaped from that oil rig at the end of Diamonds Are Forever and has moved into a house near me 😬 ⁦ @thecatreviewer
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4 years
Lovely surprise rendezvous by the compost heaps tonight when this super cat with amazing eyes appeared from under the hedge, threw itself on the floor and demanded a lengthy fuss. Managed to hit the spot and get the back leg wiggle 😄 @thecatreviewer
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2 years
@BBCRosAtkins These explainers should be shown on the main news bulletins at 6 and 10
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11 months
This was the moment I felt it last night 🥹 Seeing the team step back on the ice…
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Lee Beighton
11 months
SO PROUD
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This is so stark when you see it confirmed. Hits hard
@PanthersIHC
The Nottingham Panthers
1 year
The Nottingham Panthers are truly devastated to announce that Adam Johnson has tragically passed away following a freak accident at the game in Sheffield last night.
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8 months
So good to see Jonathan doing this 🙌✊👊
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The Nottingham Panthers
8 months
Back out for the second 👊 NOT 2 - 1 GLA
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5 years
We have a slight problem with Paws 😱
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7 years
Not just winning, but the way we won. We were the better team. Got to admit to being a bit tearful at the end
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7 years
@thecatreviewer Met this friendly puss today. Greeted me on hind legs. Good stritches. Neat spats. Really cheered me up
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2 years
“What are we talking about, Joan?” Killer line 😂😂
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Do you like circuses Joe? #EarlyDoors
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3 years
Delighted to have my trip delayed by this wonderful old mog. At least ten minutes of neck and chin stritches administered, acknowledged by copious dribbling. It wanted more, but I had to go ☹️ @thecatreviewer
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I’m picking apples from my venerable old Worcester tree today, with ‘help’ from my glamorous assistant 😬 @thecatreviewer
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@thecatreviewer this is Toby, who lives two doors down from my local hair coiffuring establishment and regularly pops in for fuss and a perm. 10/10
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11 months
I’m feeling really upset at the news that Mike Urquhart has died. Great player and spent many years coaching juniors in Nottingham. He was such a nice man. Always stopped for a chat. This season can get in the bloody bin
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@thecatreviewer initially shy but very friendly little cat with tiny meow. Enjoyed a massive fuss watched from a distance by its twin brother/sister. 10/10 overall
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6 years
What drama. Proof once again that hockey is the best game
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4 years
Laying slabs with site manager Blofeld’s cat. Very vocal if he thought I was doing it wrong (or maybe he was demanding fuss, of which he got plenty ❤️) #notmycat @thecatreviewer
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@PanthersIHC I want to thank the club, the Arena, the volunteer stewards, the concessions staff, the mental health/NHS staff, the guard of honour, and everyone else who I’m sure I’ve forgotten to mention who were involved in this. I feel slightly less burdened as a result of being there
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7 years
I do love a challenge
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4 years
Here he comes..... #notmycat @thecatreviewer
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5 years
Everything’s terrible, so let’s look at a picture of two legends 🙂
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4 years
@RogerBaschi Thank you 😊 I think it’s a thing:
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5 years
@Kica333 + saying ‘oooh’ every time you stand up and ‘aaah’ every time you sit down
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10 months
I get edgy every time there’s a scramble in the crease; when players, particularly the goalies, are down on the ice, amongst the skates, trying to clear the puck. And seeing Jonathan looking like he hasn’t slept for a month 😒. So difficult atm…
@kenpanthers
Ken Feast DJ/MC The Nottingham Panthers #AJ47
10 months
Every single member of this @PanthersIHC team is carrying a devastating injury that you cannot see. #bekind ❤️🖤💛
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4 years
Not my cat, but nevertheless welcome supervision of lawn mowing activities 😃 @thecatreviewer
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10 months
This guy has been immense throughout the last couple of months imo
@PanthersIHC
The Nottingham Panthers
10 months
📺 POST-MATCH REACTION: Assistant Coach Kevin Moore chats to Panthers TV - in association with Jeremias Chimney Systems - after tonight's home defeat by Sheffield Steelers.
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5 years
Let’s soothe ourselves by watching a Zamboni for a bit
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7 years
I never thought I’d see the day when hockey fans in Nottingham would be chanting chicken at a Swiss NLA team 😃
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5 years
My new hole. #gulp 😬😬
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9 months
Everything’s terrible, so let’s enjoy a lovely photo 🙂
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3 years
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@BrexitBin
Brexit Bin 🇪🇺🇬🇧🇩🇪🕊🇺🇦 #BrexitHasFailed
3 years
"Analysis by the House of Commons research library shows that the UK is lagging behind all 13 of its closest neighbours when it comes to per capita wealth. The 2021 figures show that the UK has a GDP income per head of just £31,038 (less than half as high as Ireland at £65,411).
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I bought my visitor Blofeld’s cat #notmycat a catnip mouse for when he visits. I think he likes it. He looked a bit spaced out when he left 😃 @thecatreviewer
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3 years
#notmycat has been over to supervise the evening watering, but only after lengthy chin stritch 😃❤️ @thecatreviewer
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7 years
That tops everything. League, cups, play-offs. Everything.
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6 years
Good game that #barnstormer
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7 years
#PanthersNation you were awesome tonight. Not heard noise like that for a long time 👍👊👊
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5 years
Looking forward to getting stuck into these later 😨. The Hungarian manager was laughing at me 😐
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3 years
@LumpyandFriends I think foxes enjoy this kind of thing 😃
@liamdutton
Liam Dutton
6 years
The most entertaining thing I’ve seen so far this year... A cat and fox playing cat and mouse in my garden. The cat seems to be winning! 🐱 🦊 🏃🏽‍♂️
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5 years
@dorsetskylark @thecatreviewer He’s a legend in Ruddington, especially the time he was accidentally locked in the florist’s shop overnight 😄
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11 months
Might put this on for a bit this afto
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