David John Crook

Whilst we happily watch A place in the Sun, imagine the fuss in Parliament if in Somalia they watch A Place in the Drizzle.

Today we view a semi in Urmston, a district renowned for its drizzle and dull weather. Easy transport links to the ex-pat Somali community in central Manchester.

Our politicians would go crazy.
P.S. My auntie lived in Urmston in later life, no criticism intended.

In my whole life, I have never seen a goalkeeper substituted after 17mins except for injury. A really wild decision. If you pick him, you have got to stick with him.
#Tottenham #AthleticoMadrid

Delighted that Great Britain beat Brazil in the World Baseball Classic thereby qualifying for the next tournament. Plenty of highlights and even held USA for a few innings.
Compared to USA and Japan lesser sides lack pitching depth, and also some of the catching has been modest.
For GB Nate Eaton was excellent and looks worth some game time at Boston this season.
#WorldBaseballClassic2026 #GreatBritain #BostonRedSox

However much I want Great Britain to beat USA, facing Skubal seems like the win odds are 0%. I hoped they would save him for Mexico.
In a more realistic world, I do think Brazil is winnable, and we can be competitive against Italy.
#WorldBaseballClassic

Impressed with Great Britain through 7 innings. It all fell apart in the end. Pitching depth is clearly going to be an issue.
We will lose to USA, but Italy and Brazil should be competitive.
#WorldBaseballClassic #GreatBritain #Mexico