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@tve-puppy.bsky.social

Married with grown up sons, almost retired engineer Passionate about Sunderland AFC, Gigs and cycling. Thames Valley Exile #SAFC

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Not sure I would class Tommy as part of the core group. He played a massively important role in our promotion but due to injury when he had the chance to shine he wasnโ€™t core. Will be interesting to see how Romaine and Dennis fare when they are fit. They may be ready at a perfect time with AFCON

09.11.2025 19:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Til the end mural

Til the end mural

To paraphrase Roy Schneider, we're gonna need a bigger wall.....
#SAFC #TilTheEnd #SunArs

08.11.2025 22:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Amazing display by โ€˜This is Wearsideโ€™ proud to be part of it and what an atmosphere during the match #SAFC #HawayTheLads

09.11.2025 12:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nice piece but some inaccuracies which you may want to consider for edits. Mukiele only just signed and did not play, you may be confusing him with Renildo Mandava who did have an impressive debut. The other is that Enzo only played a bit part on Saturday (he did come on at 74 mins), out of chars

20.08.2025 18:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Premier weekend ahead, connecting flight went smoothly, next stop LHR then onward to SoL. #SAFC #HawayTheLads #TilTheEnd

15.08.2025 06:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Would have loved to have been over for this but have work travel this morning so logistics didnโ€™t work. Hoping thereโ€™ll be a pre-season tour to Germany next year although would also love to see the lads play in Italy.

10.08.2025 07:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Dunno your players, but that was some lovely interplay in the build up which would not look out of place in todayโ€™s more skillful game

22.07.2025 07:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
How did Sunderland win the EFL Championship Play-Off?
YouTube video by AltEnding How did Sunderland win the EFL Championship Play-Off?

Watched the latest offering from @alt-ending.bsky.social that dropped last night. Wonderful recap of a fantastic day out at Wembley #SAFC #TilTheEnd

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fIn...

05.06.2025 09:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Was there on Saturday following my team #Sunderland the strapline #TilTheEnd has been so appropriate through the playoffs. I donโ€™t do the second club thing but after everything your club went through you sort of are for me. Good luck Dons. Enjoyed Kingsmead and the new Plough Lane as away days

26.05.2025 09:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Itโ€™s getting to the point where failure in playoff semis should be a parting of the ways with RLB. He has become the French Jack Ross as our play has become so slow and ponderous. He is not learning lessons and seems unable to adapt.

05.05.2025 05:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Well that was a shit day out yet again! Itโ€™s now got to the point that any further failure cannot be tolerated. Anything less than success in the playoffs and RLB has to go. This shit has been repeated for the last 6 months, itโ€™s not new and has to be addressed #SAFC

26.04.2025 22:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Rating for Anderson was harsh, let down by LO9 and Mepham for the goal as he was left with 2 to cover. From what I saw he looked composed

22.04.2025 09:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Great Awayday and turnout from Thames Valley. Shocking red card ruined the game, suspect we may be back in Bristol in a few weeks for the play offs #SAFC @thamesvalleyexiles.bsky.social

19.04.2025 09:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

All the points covered very succinctly. Did well in the circumstances and if we play Bristol again it will be a very different game

18.04.2025 20:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Disappointing result but no shame with the performance. Shocking red changed the game so was always going to be a battle

18.04.2025 20:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Mayenda has been a massive bonus this season. To think he couldnโ€™t even get a game last season at Hibs ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

18.04.2025 20:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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After more than 10 hours driving to/from SoL to watch a poor performance from #SAFC a morning ride through the #Berkshire countryside is a great remedy. Pic shows this years Easter display from #HurstHookers #Cycling. A very random selection of tags

13.04.2025 12:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Understand the sentiment as relegation after 31 games is shocking but is a feat that will be surpassed in a year or two as the gap between the haves & have nots widens every year. Being relegated in April is nothing new as the stragglers will typically be relegated with 3-4 games left ie April

07.04.2025 14:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Saved us 2 points with his save late in the game

05.04.2025 19:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Felt like the right sub, ref lost the plot at times and there was real danger either could pick up a second yellow. Leo and ELF played well when they came on

05.04.2025 19:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The teaser doesnโ€™t align with what appears to be the basis for the arricle. If there is peace then at some point reconciliation including sports will happen. Trump does not influence this and I cannot see Putin getting ready for a return to peace anytime soon.

23.02.2025 18:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Some midfield when itโ€™s made up of players better than Zidane and Pirlo

18.02.2025 01:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This seems like a very niche activity. It would need to be top notch to oust the Super Reggieโ€™s Man song that is currently in use

17.02.2025 14:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Paddy was my MotM tonight

12.02.2025 21:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You werenโ€™t wrong about the game. Cracking match, had to watch it on SAFC Live due to working away but looking forward to Saturday when Iโ€™ll be back from Greece and driving up from Berkshire to be there at SoL

04.02.2025 19:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The pricing of Championship football is a different matter. I do think there should be a capped price for away fans similar to Premier League which is ยฃ30. No Championship awayday should cost more than one in the Premier League

03.02.2025 09:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Surprised at that as it was a closer fixture for you. Most games we get gouged by the home team as a Cat A game due to the numbers we take. For us Sheff Utd was ยฃ38. As far as I can tell ยฃ32 is reasonable amongst Championship clubs so find it strange that you highlighted the price.

03.02.2025 09:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Did you not go to Sheff Utd? We were charged ยฃ38. From what Iโ€™ve paid for our own away days ยฃ32 is middle of the road. There does need to be an agreement in place for fair pricing for away fans like the Premier League.

03.02.2025 08:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Youโ€™re not alone, his enthusiasm and commitment is there for all to see. Heโ€™s been a tremendous signing especially when you contrast to last yearโ€™s loan striker (Burstow ๐Ÿคข)

01.02.2025 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Havenโ€™t watched Graham Norton Friday night show in years and now I remember why. How is a UK show som dominated by American Celebs. Norton is definitely working for the Yankee Dollar ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ

31.01.2025 23:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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