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Chris Lepkowski

@chrislepkowski.bsky.social

Academic | sports journalist | author | comms Birmingham City University sports journalism course director. Freelance, FWA member Author: THE SLUM SPORT Ghostwriter: THE THIRD DEGREE Sport, media, football finance, politics

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Perhaps Man City (and Pep) should hand back the broadcasting money they receive if cameras are such a hindrance

23.11.2025 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Lampard thinning on top spectacularly

22.11.2025 14:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

That reflects the poor recruitment in that area.

22.11.2025 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We don't though.

22.11.2025 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Coventry have shown greater character too. Agree about the starting set up, but the changes were very baffling and ineffective.

22.11.2025 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That said, there is no excuse for the way this game has been managed on or off the pitch. We are playing like we've had 3 sent off. #wba

22.11.2025 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Molumby is the kind of player who gets managers the sack. Recklessness mistaken for bravado and bluster. #wba

22.11.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1

Torp-edo, more like. Ffs

22.11.2025 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coventry vs #WBA right now

22.11.2025 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Now then, this is a test. #wba

22.11.2025 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hahaha

22.11.2025 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This is what happens when you attack and pass from the flanks. Huge improvement #wba

22.11.2025 13:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Coventry centre-halves struggling with The Hegg. #wba

22.11.2025 12:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

THE SLUM SPORT. Alone Without You: How the post-Heysel ban shaped English football from 1985

Even now, it remains a tough subject for the players & coaches of the time.

Graeme Sharp, Tony Cottee, John Trewick & Ron Atkinson speak about missing out

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21.11.2025 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This whole saga is a fascinating tale.

21.11.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

THE SLUM SPORT. Alone Without You: How the post-Heysel ban shaped English football from 1985

Even now, it remains a tough subject for the players & coaches of the time.

Graeme Sharp, Tony Cottee, John Trewick & Ron Atkinson speak about missing out

For orders please go to links below ⬇️⬇️

21.11.2025 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Saddened to read about Dr Roger Rimmer, a legendary #WBA statesman. RIP

21.11.2025 12:37 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Incredible

21.11.2025 09:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The best story of that weekend was given to us by Peace, who said he would consider withdrawing WBA from the Europa League if they won the cup as it was a loss-making comp. The head of comms at the time swiftly told us the comment was made off the record

20.11.2025 21:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's funny that every 10 years they go to a channel with smaller audiences than the last. Expect to see the rights go to My Bluesky Account in 2035

20.11.2025 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazon retaining some dibs on the champions league too. Thankfully I don't watch it, but feel for those fans who do.

20.11.2025 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Paramount to show most Champions League games in UK from 2027-31 The American media and entertainment giant Paramount Skydance has won the rights to broadcast most Champions League matches in the UK after a Uefa auction

Yet another platform for football's TV audience. But, yeah, piracy and illegal streaming is to blame... www.theguardian.com/football/202...

20.11.2025 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

Yeah, a massive Utd. Even appeared on the Robbo documentary. Love their music

20.11.2025 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Only lost his wife a couple of years ago

20.11.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Awful news.

20.11.2025 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, good

19.11.2025 18:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Feb 86: Captain Alan Hansen claims the #Liverpool team of 85/86 is the 'worst' he's played in

May 86: #LFC win League & FA Cup under rookie player-manager Kenny Dalglish

Gary Gillespie speaks exclusively to THE SLUM SPORT about this history-making Liverpool team. @lfcr.bsky.social

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18.11.2025 09:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Perhaps it is part of my bigger plan to lull him into that sense of security....

18.11.2025 09:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Feb 86: Captain Alan Hansen claims the #Liverpool team of 85/86 is the 'worst' he's played in

May 86: #LFC win League & FA Cup under rookie player-manager Kenny Dalglish

Gary Gillespie speaks exclusively to THE SLUM SPORT about this history-making Liverpool team. @lfcr.bsky.social

Order links⬇️⬇️

18.11.2025 09:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I used to go on there and see what the sages (some git called Prem) were hammering me about

18.11.2025 09:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

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