#FK attendant

[jadenoryuu]

In exchange, Danny would totally try to teach tech and slangs to Fright Knight in order to blend in better, but the results are... Questioning.

(Like, the human ghost hunter disguise is of a man around his 30s, but he sounds like a grandpa/boomer and that makes everyone under 20 who hears him cringe.)

Can his disguise name be Ferdinand? I can totally see FK as a Ferdinand guy. (Plus it starts with "F". (⁠≧⁠▽⁠≦⁠))

Another Danny Phantom/dad knight headcanon/au

(The idea is that Fright Knight follows Danny around in the human world, because he is his King and need protection.)

( He disguises himself as a human "Ghost Hunter", so no one would question him being close to him)

Anyway. Fright Knight co parents with Pandora, Frostbite and Clockwork.

The three are unable to guide and protect his King because they are bound to their lair and responsibilits.

It would get his King in more trouble than its worth, as much as leaving him alone sucks.

The observers are the worst and Fright Knight would like to destroy them.

He has them on speed dial.

Especially Frostbite, since he has 0 idea how the human body works.

(The King Consort and Technus created it)

(Technus helped to get into his King good grace and because it was an challenge)

Anyway. Fright Knight is determined to make his King a top student. He might be an excellent fighter, but it is foolish to separate the warriors from the scholars.

(Frostbite is in extreme support of that and he is sure that Clockwork slows the time when they are studying)

Him and Lancer work tightly together to create the perfect lesson plan, hence them becoming close friends.

(Lancer is just glad that Danny finally has an adult that protects him. He is aware that his student had become more healthy and attentive since the ghost hunter appeared.)

(Fright Knight believes lancer to be a great teacher and wise man.)

(Clockwork and Pandora are placing bets on them)

His King is a great student and he will cut down anyone that denies it.

He knows everything about the sky and the stars, leading him to give him the title of "world devouring star". His king gets always extremely embarrassed when he uses said title.

(Titles are important for ghost. They pay respect to an ghosts achievements and talents)

(Pandora and Frostbite where quite proud of him for coming up with that title. Clockwork told them about all the silly names he nearly choosed

(They are not to be confused with ranks. For example: fright Knight is his title and royal guard is his rank. As such, danny would be addressed as "World devouring star", as its his Titel)

[scrumptiousstuffs]

First Khaotung for GMMTV 2025 - Riding The Wave on 26/11/2024

Source: First/Khaotung IG

17/11/2024

[pfhwrittes]

something something tf141 and greys anatomy something something

kate laswell as chief of the hospital

john price as head of trauma

johnny mactavish as head of plastics

simon riley as head of paediatrics

alex keller as head of orthopaedics

kyle garrick as head of neuro

farah karim as head of cardio

nikolai as head of general surgery

[braindeadbuthere]

why does pintrest keep removing my pins like they not even that bad

[littlefireball]

can I request an Ateez Yeosang x Reader where she asks him to fuck her on her period as her cramps so really bad. And at first he is hesitant becuase of the blood but sees her in pain and realizes it would help her. And as he gets more comfortable with it. He goes extremely rough and makes her squirt and she starts crying from the pleasure?

Added some setting 🫡

Other members: Seonghwa

ʏꜱ|ꜰ*ᴄᴋ ᴀᴡᴀʏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴘᴀɪɴ (ᴍ)

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ᴡᴏʀᴅ ᴄᴏᴜɴᴛ: 1.9ᴋ

Part 2 is here YS|Baby Fever (M)

Fk away the pain series

After marrying Yeosang, the frequency of your intimate moments is scarce and infrequent. This is not unexpected, considering your marriage is primarily political and lacks any emotional foundation. Apart from a few instances when he was drunk and in need, the two of you rarely engage in physical intimacy.

However, the King and Queen have grown increasingly concerned as you have not conceived a child, adding huge pressure on you. Each encounter with them is fraught with the need to navigate their inquiries and there is no assurance that they will not approach you privately, despite Yeosang's attempts to intervene.

"Are you feeling alright, Your Highness?" the maid inquired, concern evident in her voice as she noticed the pained expression on your face. Clutching your stomach, you struggled to maintain your composure, the sharp cramps making even the simplest movements unbearable.

"It's just... my period," you managed to reply, the words tinged with a hint of frustration. Menstrual pain was a new and unwelcome addition to your life, likely brought on by the stress and pressure of your royal duties.

"Should I fetch a doctor, Your Highness?" the maid asked, offering you a cup of hot water in an attempt to provide some comfort. You waved off the suggestion, knowing that any sign of weakness would only invite more questions and scrutiny from the King and Queen.

"No, it's fine," you insisted, taking a sip of the water to soothe your aching body. The prospect of attending the party later loomed in your mind, adding to your discomfort.

"Would you like to go to the party, Your Highness?" the maid inquired, trying to gauge your readiness. Despite your initial enthusiasm, the pain in your stomach intensified, causing your features to contort in agony. The simple act of moving felt like a torture, draining you of all strength and resolve.

Before you could respond, a knock at the door signaled the arrival of Yeosang's butler, announcing the presence of his Highness who had come to escort you to the party.

"Your Highness, His Highness is here to accompany you to the event," the butler informed, his tone respectful yet expectant.

With a deep breath, you knew that you had no choice but to push through the pain and fulfill your royal obligations, even if it meant enduring the torment that accompanied it.

As you steadied yourself with the help of the maid, you walked to the door slowly, only found yeosang standing outside with a cold face.

“Are you feeling well, Y/N?” Yeosang whispered, his voice laced with a hint of concern that surprised you. Despite the facade of indifference he often wore, there were moments when glimpses of the man you had once known shone through.

"I'll manage," you replied softly with a forced smile. “Your Highness…” As your maid attempted to explain, Yeosang stepped forward and said, “We won’t go to the party.” “What?But…” “You are not feeling well and I will inform My parents.”

"Take a break," he said, offering a comforting smile as he turned to leave. "Yeo─Your Highness…May I ask for your assistance?" You reached out, gently tugging at his sleeve, a rare display of vulnerability.

"What can I help you with?" You nervously bit your lip, pulling him closer and discreetly signaling for the others to give you some privacy.

"I'm actually experiencing menstrual pain," you whispered.

"Are you still in pain? Should I call a doctor?" Yeosang's concern made you blush, stirring a new emotion within you.

"No, it's okay... I just..." Taking a deep breath, you found the courage to ask for what you needed.

"Yeo…Yeosang... could you... could you make love to me?"

"What?" He almost shouted in astonishment, clearly taken aback by your unexpected request. In his eyes, you were seen as innocent and conservative, not someone who would initiate such a proposition unless under the influence of alcohol or in need.

"Oh... I'm sorry, forget I asked. You should go to the party. I apologize for bothering you." You lowered your head, not daring to meet his gaze. Oh gosh! How could you ask something like that? Even during your period?! He would definitely treat you like a slut and just ignore you.

As you turned to go back to your room, the sharp cramps made you bend over, as if a knife had been cut across your stomach. Gripping the door handle with all your might and resting your forehead on the door, you only wanted the pain to go away quickly.

Seeing you suffer from the cramps made him feel sorry for you. Maybe making love could help you relieve pain. Although he was not sure if it works, he believed you must be in so much pain that you can’t stand it before you ask.

“Y/N?” He said softly, gripping your shoulder to pull you into his embrace and helping you to open the door.

“Let me help you.”

—---

You were lying naked on the bed, waiting for yeosang to come back with something. You didn’t expect he would say yes instead of running away. Feeling him crawl back onto the bed and grab your thighs, you looked at him and placed the towel under your body and his.

“That way they don't have to wash the sheets. You know it's troublesome." He let out a chuckle before climbing over you, making you bend your legs to allow him to settle between your thighs. “And I wrapped a condom up, You don't have to worry about getting infected."

“Yeo…yeosang, actually you don’t have to do this if you don’t want to.” “It’s okay,” He murmured, cupping your face with his hand before leaving a kiss on your lips. “Don’t you ask me to fuck you?" Your voice soon died out as his tip rubbed against your soaked hole. “Everything's gonna be alright and you will feel better.”

Both your hands were pinned beside your head, intertwining with his long fingers. As he eased into you, a weird feeling washed over him. Your blood wrapped around his cock, a hot sensation came from the tip to the shaft, combined with the wetness, making him feel a little bit uncomfortable.

“You…you can just pull out. Don’t force yourself.” “I said I would help you and I won’t break my promise. You’re my wife, Y/N. Helping his wife is what every husband has to do, isn't it? Just let me adjust first.” He leaned down to kiss you, as if asking for comfort but also giving you solace.

You even forget when he kissed you so passionately. Was it the last time he was drunk? Or was it when he accidentally took an aphrodisiac? You had no impression. But it didn’t matter. You would never forget how he kisses you right now. His kiss was so tender, slightly touching your tongue and lips, flowing with endless sweetness and warmth.

Without breaking the kiss, he started to move at a slow pace. Thanks to your blood, he could easily push in and out. The weird feelings faded away as your wall tightened his erection, giving him a new level of pleasure.

“Gosh, you feel good,” He said between the kisses, his thrusting became intense and faster. You moaned in his mouth as he went deeper. His cock fitted you perfectly, filling you literally full without any space left. Each time he thrusted in, his cock rubbed against your velvet wall deliciously and reached the deepest part. You arched your back as a response, feeling a wave of heat rush over your body.

“Yeosang…ah” “Say my name again, babe” “Sangie~” You moaned out his name over and over again as if it was the only word in your mind. Yeosang loved your voice so much but he never told you for fear that you would think he was a pervert. But it seemed that he thought too much.

"I need more, moan louder for me, darling” The word ‘darling’ made your head spin in pleasure. You loved how he called you so affectionately, feeling like you were a real couple but not a nominal. Your legs bent even more as he pushed in with all his might, hitting your g spot dead on. Not caring if people passing by would hear you, you left out a high-pitch moan to satisfy the man above you.

Without a warning, he flipped you over, lifted your pelvis roughly, making you scream at a sudden rough. “Yeo─!!!" He slammed into you with no mercy and tenderness, only desire to ruin you. The sound of skin colliding skin filled the room and even the corridor, covered all the noise as he fucked you extremely fast.

“Too…too much─!!!" “You can take it, darling” He possessed a captivating allure that rendered you powerless to resist his commands. Your body arched, offering itself eagerly as he sought out your most sensitive spot with precision. "Oh my god!" The intensity of the moment drove him to push the boundaries of passion, his movements growing more forceful with each passing second.

"Babe... I want it rough. Can you handle that?" He gasped, his breath ragged as he quickened his pace. "Yes... yes... please..." Your eager response spurred him on, his grip on your hips tightening as he increased his tempo.

As you attempted to adjust your position, he delivered a sharp slap to your cheek, commanding you to remain still. "Don't move," he instructed, his tone firm. "I'm sorry," you whispered, before another stinging slap left a mark on your skin.

"Now, count." The next strike elicited a gasp of pain, followed by a forced shout. "One..." "Louder," he demanded. "Two!" The impact reverberated through you, a mix of pleasure and pain overwhelming your senses.

"Three!" The cycle of sensation continued, each strike pushing you to the edge. Tears mingled with the fabric of the sheets, your cheeks flushed with a mix of emotions. The ache of desire eclipsed any lingering discomfort, leaving you breathless and consumed by the raw intensity of the moment.

"Umm…yeosang…I’m…cumming…” “Cum for me,” He fucked you in an inhuman pace to push you to the edge. “My god!!” You couldn't contain yourself any longer and squirted, the release splattering over his cock and even dripping onto the towel. Yeosang let out a guttural growl, feeling as though his last shred of sanity was slipping away. "Fuck!" he exclaimed as he also reached his peak inside the condom with a final, powerful thrust.

As the two of you caught your breath, the intensity of your shared experience slowly fading, Yeosang withdrew and disposed of the condom before pulling you close in a tender embrace. "Are you alright? Was I too rough?" His voice, soft as silk, tugged at your heartstrings. You shook your head, a wave of sleepiness washing over you.

"Thank you, Yeosang," you murmured, nestling against his chest, finding comfort in his warm embrace. "Don't mention it," he replied, planting a gentle kiss on your forehead and playfully tucking your messy hair behind your ear.

"Oh! The party..." you suddenly remembered, but Yeosang reassured you, "It's okay. Let's clean up first, shall we? I'll call for the maid." You wrapped your arms around his shoulders, burying your face in the crook of his neck, whispering softly, "No... can't you stay with me?"

"Of course," he agreed with a loving smile, lifting you up and carrying you to the bathroom to help you freshen up. As you gazed up at him, you couldn't help but feel surprised by the progress your relationship had made on this unforgettable day.

-------

"Hey, Y/N. May I ask for your assistance?" He imitated the way you asked him, grabbing your sleeve slightly.

“What can I help you with?” You laughed out and replied to him softly.

“Can we have a baby?"

[khaopybara]

They all seem so fragile!! I am struggling to picture them doing sports-related activities 🙈🙈

i don't know why you got that impression, anon.

i mean, they look very well prepared for all of that, right?

khaotung is notoriously known for being a lazy ass, so honestly, whatever chances we have to see play sports is very entertaining to me. and he also plays into the joke (the 555 that he picked this year is just the beginning!) which is great. it's not like they are not enjoying themselves. fk even prepared gigs to play during the game last year tho they couldn't play them at their full potential since one of them would be benched while the other played.

we have professional former players, people who play every other week, and many fit people in gmm, but this is not their specialty and it can be a little too much indeed, however, the one person i don't feel sorry at all to see at the starlympics is force. force was made for shit like this. i dare to say force has yet to lot hotter than he did when he attended the games last year (whoever made him a football player in perfect10 knew what they were doing). allow me to post a thirst trap of him from that day.

right? i mean...

as for the girls, i remember last year that people were livid (with reason) that gmm made them be only cheerleaders (kt should have been one, just saying), play tug war and look pretty (and pretty they looked).

but i'm quite happy they are being allowed to participate more this year, even if it's just running (i am of the opinion they should play dodge ball. it would be so much fun).

all of that to say that, yes we might not get the high quality sports play, but i assure they are not the most fragile, you see...

milk at least will be serving in the 'i don't work out just to lift the love up' department.

[yakultii]

exam update !! it was an 80 question exam in 2 hours, I didn’t even study (silly), didn’t attend a single seminar or lecture for the past 10 weeks, did it on literally 0 hours of sleep (I feel fried and am yet to sleep) and still somehow managed 92%.. but I already saw the questions I got wrong and they were idiotic very subtle mistakes but to be expected when I was feeling absolutely fried.. anyways I was only aiming for like 60% bc that’s all I needed to make up my high distinction for this particular unit cos I’d already done well on the other assignments but I guess now it’s even better :,) though in about an hour watch me spiral over how I could have gotten so much better LOLL I hate myself but nah I’m done w that unit now thank fk(actually no I was kinda enjoying it from the content I did engage in).. just finishing off (starting oop) a few more assignments the remainder of the week and then I can chillll for a month it will be so lovely but also I need to make sure I don’t spiral in that time so I can keep being an academic weapon next sem ughfjfhhhj proper winter starts end of this week too RIP

[millyhelp]

I begin with talking about Artemis

Honestly, I don't really like by Jason is a chick magnet almost anytime and anywhere. Personally, I don't like a character who had harem trope.

"Honestly? It was like kissing my brother. If I had one," Isn't that siblings zoned? Σ(゜゜)

What are the writer trying to do, why would Artemis said that? It's not clear what they're and they're already split up?

Okay, my point!! I want to add my perspectives about the reader characteristics. I have my tropes for Jason x the Reader

This is also related to your previous post, I think the reader would actually much scarier? A scary person since they're mysterious, people doesn't know she is relying on brain. The power comes from knowledge, it doesn't have to be physical appearances or dangerous title! The reader avoid this, to make things easier by someone underestimate them! That's the tactics, to keep things low and 'just a decent person'

My Batgirl reader x Robin Jay trope

My reader x ak! Jay trope

Both shared deep traumas, but the reader help him to recover. The reader and Jay healed together, is not healed but at least they got to trust each others.

Things won't go smooth with him, I think he reacts to his trauma in explosive way. The reader are so patient with him.

The reader is actually the one who's the protector in their relationship

MANNNN I THINK THE SAME ABOUT THE READER!!!

For me, the reader could be a civilian with no powers or she could be someone with silent but fatal and frightening powers. (my oc is a scarlet witch btw)

That thing about artemis is so fk weird... I mean, Their whole relationship is like that. But, I'm not going to judge anyone who likes Jaytermis... but for me it's a no

Jason doesn't need some super to date. He's a normal person with a normal job, like, a girl he met at the bookstore (@jaysgirlx reference). That to me would make him complete. Jason doesn't need much, he just needs love, a simple and deep love. Not a super woman who acts tough or a super hot flight attendant. Give him someone cute and normal DC... Just once.

Another relationship that doesn't work is he and Barbara. Reading the three jokers was torture, seeing Jason like that because of barbara...

[unitedbydevils]

Match Review: Manchester United U19s 6-0 FK Žalgiris Vilnius U19s (11-2 agg.)

Mission accomplished, and the mighty reds go marching on in Europe.

Frustratingly, United's game at Leigh Sports Village couldn't be broadcast live on MUTV due to the UEFA Champions League ties. Why? Fuck knows. Stupid rule.

It was more frustrating for those of us not there because Ethan Williams began what would be another rout of Žalgiris after just 8 minutes, with the forward finishing what had been a magic run from Ashton Missin through most of the pitch before laying it off.

Captain Tyler Fredricson then scored nine minutes later scoring with a header from a corner, though Žalgiris keeper Joris Aliukonis will feel frustrated to so easily miss the interception.

United would come close with a Jayce Fitzgerald free kick mid-half, but it was in the 37th minute that Ethan Wheatley made it 3-0 to United; a hard-and-low driven cross from Harry Amass finding Wheatley at the near post for him to stab home up into the roof of the net.

Ashton Missin finally got a goal to support his claim for Player of the Match in the 57th minute, and with the result seemingly secure, Jayce Fitzgerald made way for newcomer Sékou Koné to get some minutes in the tank.

A little later both Wheatley and Amass made way for Biancheri and Mantato, and then another double sub of Munro and Scanlon for Jackson and Williams.

The Welsh wonderboy Gabi Biancheri bagged his 13th goal of the season (in 11 games) in the 76th minute, slotting home into the far right corner, before the game was rounded out in the final minute of play by Gibraltan winger James Scanlon, and assisted by the substitute Bendito Mantato.

Note: Some outlets are crediting Biancheri with the 6th goal but all the match reports and attending fans say Scanlon sooooooo...

United now face AZ Alkmaar in the third round of the UEFA Youth League, with the Dutch side having won 4-1 (8-2 agg.) over Stromsgodset of Norway.

The team splits back to its usual age brackets shortly; the U18s are home to Everton at 11am on Saturday, and the U21s play Huddersfield away next Tuesday evening.

[sherrymagic]

Lana, do you have any wishes for GMMTV part 2 tomorrow 🫰🏻???

hi there anon!!

to be honest, most of what i was wishing for for Part 2 has already been confirmed to not be happening, and the rest of my top wishes is likely not going to happen as well (not this time at least) since most of the actors involved are not even attending the event.

so in the end this is all i have left on my wishlist:

rumors about the PerthChimon series being a mafia story being true and the budget to be decent, if not super high at least higher than last time. i'm also praying the gods for a director that hates rallenty takes of the same scene from 17 different angles + repeated flashbacks of stuff that happened 3 minutes ago just as much as i do, i don't deserve to go through those things ever again

a FirstKhao/EarthMix mess. and i mean a really messy plot, which for knowledge is 10 times messier than whatever Only Friends was trying to do. FK can have their romcom too i just crave this one imaginary series more than anything ever since i watched Moonlight Chicken, it doesn't need to be done now, i don't even need it before 2025 but if the universe wants to make up for all the stuff i wanted that i'm not getting this is the way to go (unrealistic i know, but a girl can dream)

this is mostly based on a tumblr post i read a while ago but vampire!JoongDunk sounds good. or anything fantasy/supernatural, i feel like Dunk would pull of that sort of character really well with his looks and general aurea

Louis Thanawin back in action with a bl pairing, preferably with a chance of displaying his true potential with something different since i feel like it hasn't happened with the bl characters he's played in the past. give him the thai adaptation of La La Land he was born to play with the most perfect partner assigned to him by my delusion

more gl shows, and apparently it's pretty much confirmed we're getting at least another one although i'm rooting for more. if i could chose i'd especially love to see Earn, Lookjun and Jan getting their own pairings and i think it's about time for Lookjun to get a lead role in a gl, but as long as the plot feels solid i'm not that picky on the pairing combinations & actually ready to be surprised!!

this is it, pretty basic and mostly non-specific i know, but it's all i have to say for this round. hope some pleasant surprise is coming my way though, perhaps something i didn't even think of!

this was fun to write, thank you very much for asking ♡♡♡♡

[sometimesiwritetoo]

I know I made 3 posts about a villain!Deku fic but I now also have a vampire!Deku fic in the works. My brain is definitely a when it rains it pours moment.

It's not strictly vampire, it's definitely a quirk that is basically vampirism but some new vocab but I pull some shit from Vampire the Masquerade*. Not enough where you need to know about it (because in the past the sheer amount of lore that is has been a detriment to people "getting it") but an interesting amount.

But the tldr is Dekus is formerly evil and part of his probation is that he can attend UA and basically get on the hero tract and reconnects with Katsuki after 3 years. Will I make a Twilight joke? It remains to be seen because I'm only done with the first chapter.

*Also. You know how some people assign each other shit like Hogwarts Houses or INFTJP(w/ever the fk it is)? I assign people Vampire the Masquerade clans. Like Izuku is definitely a Malk because that level of determination to be a hero could only come from a supernatural connection to the madman Malkav. And if any of that sentence intrigues you I highly encourage you to look into the universe.

[scrumptiousstuffs]

Liked your different characters of FK posts!! Reading it made me feel like on an average First going away from his IRL personality and khaotung towards his lol

However, love that the boys are getting such diverse (even if lately angsty) roles, it is so rare to be not typecast, especially in gmm and get to explore a different side. and all the hate that actors get online, I don't think so I have never seen anyone criticize their acting.

Just proves how good they are!!!

Ahhh..so you feel Khaotung in real life is a playful flirt? 🫣

Well, I am definitely in agreement that both First and Khaotung are some of the best actors from GMMTV (if not the best, but I’m biased for my boys so ….🤷🏼‍♀️)

They are magnetic on screen (alone or together), and always deliver. And it’s beautiful to see how much they have grown as actors over the last few years. Plus, their close friendship in real life 🙌 !!!

I agree that it’s wonderful they get to play such diverse roles and with each successive series, they managed to make it their own, giving them the special FK flavour to it!

I’m looking forward for Only Friends - and while I can already predict that my 💕 is going to shatter to pieces with all the angst vibe I’m getting, I’m also here to squeal during their sweet moments.

Also, not gonna lie - I’m hoping we get at least another series with both of them together in 2024 🤞 +/- solo ventures!

[markwatkinsconsumerguide]

Consumer Guide / No.119 / Q & A with writer / author Greg Lansdowne, with Mark Watkins.

MW: Teenage Kicks. Tell me about some of the books, comics, records, TV and radio you enjoyed during your teenage years…

GL: The media I consumed, and enjoyed, during my formative years in the 1980s continue to shape my career – so I have a lot to thank them for. My earliest reading material were comics such as; Beano, Dandy, Buster, Whizzer and Chips, and Roy of the Rovers alongside any football magazine going in the children’s sector (Shoot! and Match being the mainstays).

From there, I graduated to publications such as World Soccer, Wisden Cricket Monthly and, when it came out in my late teens, 90 Minutes. I had a voracious appetite for magazines – and still do – so read as much as possible relating to my interests.

As far as records go, the first seven inch single I bought was, Take On Me, by a-ha. My first album was, Hunting High And Low, by a-ha. There’s obviously a pattern evolving there and I have bought every release by a-ha since (not to mention writing a book about them which was published in 2016).

Besides watching any TV coverage of football and cricket (and plenty of other sports in the ‘80s) my favourite programme was Grange Hill – an all-time classic which stands the test of time. It’s one of the few of my childhood loves that I haven’t written about... but there is still plenty of time!

With a lack of live football coverage during the ‘80s (there was far more cricket available to watch) supporters were very reliant on the radio when not attending matches. BBC Radio 2 with voices such as Peter Jones, Bryon Butler and Jimmy Armfield talking you through the games was manna from heaven.

Saturday afternoon broadcasts in London were provided by LBC in the early part of the decade (Jeff Stelling was the host for a period) before Jonathan Pearce, with a stellar list of summarisers including Bobby Moore, Terry Neill and Alan Mullery became required listening on Capital Gold Sport from the 1988-89 season onwards.  

MW: What was your first football sticker book? How did this particular love eventually lead to writing three books about collecting?

GL: My first Panini sticker album was Football 79 and so began a lifetime’s love affair with football stickers (especially those by Panini). My brother, Billy, who was a professional footballer with West Ham at the time and had collected FKS stickers as a child, bought me the album and subsequent packets - getting to within one sticker of finishing the album. Although I was a little young to be taking much interest in following scores/a specific team in early 1979 I was fascinated by the badge designs, variously-hued kits and garish haircuts. I became hooked on collecting and football soon after.  

MW: What football team do you support? Tell me about your first and last matches...

GL: As I mentioned above, my brother was a professional at West Ham at the time of my first Panini album and my Dad just happened to be reserve team manager - 25 years into his career as player and coach at West Ham. So you’d imagine my answer would be West Ham. Except, just a few weeks into the first season I began to take a real interest in following games (1979-80) my Dad lost his job at West Ham. Out of loyalty to him, I didn’t feel it was appropriate to support West Ham, so I had to find another team. My Mum told me my Dad had supported Arsenal as a boy so there was the solution to my problem! My first game was 4th October 1980 v Leicester (1-0 to the Arsenal!) and I started going regularly with my Dad from the mid-80s until his last game in 2014 (the FA Cup Final v Hull, a good game to finish on). By then, I had three young children to look after and my Dad preferred to follow from his armchair which is generally what I do now, though my kids allow me out to get out to watch a few times a season!

MW: If Brian Clough had been appointed England manager in 1977 instead of Ron Greenwood, what players do you think Clough’s England side would have included?

GL: As ITV4 has been showing The Big Match Revisited from 1979-80 recently it was interesting to note Brian Clough recruited both Charlie George and Stan Bowles at Nottingham Forest for periods during that season. Both were past their best by that stage but Clough was still willing to give them a chance at one of the leading clubs in Europe – no other club of that repute was willing to do the same by then. Therefore, it is likely he would have similarly given those two – and other mercurial talents – a further chance with England had he taken the job in 1977. Judging by his famous comment about Trevor Brooking ahead of the 1980 FA Cup Final (‘floats like a bee, stings like a butterfly’) it might have been less good news for the West Ham midfielder!  

MW: What football rules would you like to see changed back and why?

GL: I’m not convinced the removal of the away goals rule in European club competition has been a positive move, but I guess it depends on what end of the result you are on! It can, on occasion, make teams settle for penalties in extra time rather than go for a goal.

I believe the opportunity to use five subs in a Premier League match gives the bigger clubs, with their larger squads, an unfair advantage – as if they didn’t have enough already. Just when one of the smaller clubs think they might have nicked a point, on come another couple of £30m players to potentially impact the game. If a manager can’t change a game with three subs I don’t see why he should get another couple of goes.    

MW: Share your thoughts on the recent passing of Dickie Davies and John Motson?

GL: In that ‘70s/’80s era, with comparatively little TV sports coverage compared to now, you are talking about two of the biggest names of The Age.

Saturday afternoons would be spent switching between Grandstand on BBC and Dickie Davies on ITV’s World of Sport.

Then, when it came to football commentary, the three best-known were John Motson, Barry Davies and Brian Moore.

A lot of presenters/commentators these days make it ever more apparent how great the likes of Davies and Motson were at their respective jobs.    

MW: What other sports do you like?

GL: In the ‘80s, I was into watching most sports (as well as football and cricket I also watched a lot of snooker, darts and tennis) but once there was wall-to-wall football and cricket available there just wasn’t enough time to devote beyond those two.

Essex CCC is my county so I was lucky to have grown up during an era when they were one of the best county cricket teams around – probably only Middlesex could contest that claim – with Graham Gooch, John Lever, Ken McEwan, Neil Foster, Derek Pringle, Keith Fletcher and many other top cricketers.

I was even luckier to then become Essex’s first ever Communications Manager in 2003, working full-time at the club for six seasons and continuing to edit their Yearbook and other publications for several years after.

I also co-wrote a book about Essex – 60 Classic Essex Matches – in 2011. I enjoyed my time working in cricket – also freelancing for the ICC and the IPL as well as publishing my own cricket magazine, dedicated to Asian cricket, in 2009-10 – and would love to get back into it again in some capacity one day.

I’m still a big fan of Essex and England but am at a stage in my life, with young kids, where it is again mostly viewed from an armchair.  

MW: Day at the seaside or a countryside picnic? Pick one and describe the desired experience.

GL: Both sound appealing - but right now the thought of a quiet beach, the radio on Test Match Special and a bit of beach cricket would go down a treat. Obviously the sun is shining at the seaside, England are 300-2 and there’s a nice bottle or two on the go!

MW: Aside from writing books and features, what are your other interests?

GL: Beyond my young family, I love nostalgia – sometimes too much for my wife’s liking! – so that forms a large part of my leisure, as well as work, in terms of researching subject matter for writing books and articles. I have become a proactive part of the retro-football community by selling my books and vintage items at Fairs/Shows. The football card and shirt fan bases have grown exponentially in recent years and I think the nostalgia market in general has a potential for significant growth.

By expanding not only can that be to the financial gain of those looking to sell items but, more importantly, it can also tell the stories of sportsmen and women long forgotten by many but with so much of value to impart. I am also a big advocate of sports nostalgia as a power for good in re-engaging those suffering with dementia, depression or loneliness. Charities do exist in this sphere but there are many more people who would benefit from being integrated.      

MW: Where can we find out more about you and your future plans (as currently known)?

GL: My personal website is www.greglansdowne.co.uk and I give regular updates about my current and upcoming projects on Twitter (@Panini_book) and Instagram (@greglansdowne).

Having worked on the Panini UK Football Sticker Collections 1978-85 – The Complete Albums that came out towards the end of last year, I will also be assisting Bloomsbury on the follow-up Panini UK Football Sticker Collections 1986-93 – The Complete Albums, published in October (2023).

I have two other books in the pipeline, including a player autobiography - more of which will be revealed on my social media channels in due course – and also write regularly for publications such as Backpass and Retro Pop.  

I will be selling my books and other football-related memorabilia at various Football Fairs over the course of this year and beyond. It’s an exciting time to be in the football nostalgia space.

List and links to Greg Lansdowne’s books:-

Stuck On You: The Rise and Fall…and Rise of Panini Stickers

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stuck-You-Fall-Panini-Stickers/dp/1785310062/ref=sr_1_1?

Panini Football Stickers: The Official Celebration

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Panini-Football-Stickers-Official-Celebration/dp/1472987772/ref=sr_1_2?

60 Classic Essex Matches

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Classic-Essex-Matches-Tony-Debenham/dp/0956701523/ref=sr_1_3?

Living a Fan's Adventure Tale: A-Ha in the Eyes of the Beholders

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Living-Fans-Adventure-Tale-Ha/dp/1908724382/ref=sr_1_5?

Panini UK Football Sticker Collections 1978-1985

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Panini-Football-Sticker-Collections-1978-1985/dp/1399405225/ref=sr_1_4?

Panini UK Football Sticker Collections 1986-1993 (Volume Two): 2 (Published October 2023)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Panini-Football-Sticker-Collections-1986-1993/dp/1399405284/ref=sr_1_6?

© Mark Watkins / April 2023

[alyjojo]

Advice to Work on Yourself 📈 in January 2023: Aquarius

10 Swords - 3 Wands rev - The High Priestess

Regarding: 7 Cups

January begins in a Mercury retrograde though the middle of the month, and you may either be reflecting on past relationships or situations, maybe some you regret, or some of these people may be trying to come back in, such as retrogrades do. For those with Aqua rising, it’s a retrograde through your 12th, past situations/lessons may reappear, your subconscious or even Spirit may have messages that really get to you deep down. Secret enemies may come back around, people that have worked against you in the past. It’s a time for reflection & healing.

The reading says despite this, your advice is to pay these things no mind. Learn the lesson (again), think it, feel it, and then let that shit go 💯 Forgive yourself, you don’t need anyone’s input to do that. The High Priestess shows working on these things yourself, privately, not openly. You have many options available that make you very happy, many people in your corner, and many experiences in your life that bring you The Sun ☀️ Stop focusing on anyone that isn’t showing up to participate, fk em. Kindly. You may be disappointed, they may have hurt you, you could feel stabbed in the back by people that have left your life, justifiably. The World shows all that is over, stop subconsciously waiting to see if you’re gonna fix it, if they’ll come back around or apologize, let go any guilty feelings of you needing to as well. If you’re sent a message, this is saying to stay silent and move along. Bury the bs, close the door, nail it shut, build a wall, paint the wall, and hang a nice picture over that grave to transform it more fondly, it’s all over with now 🖼

Then focus your attention on the things that bring you 9 Cups & The Sun ☀️, so much happiness, and you can’t go wrong. These retrograding feelings will pass.

Animal Oracle: Seagull 🌊

“Now is the time for deep emotional healing.”

You have an emotional sea of emotions below your consciousness that needs to be acknowledged and expressed. Expressing emotions doesn’t mean indulging in them compulsively or creating drama around them. If there are tears, let them be tears. Explore your feelings by sharing them with someone you trust or writing them in a journal, and don’t be afraid to ask yourself why you’re feeling the way you feel, why you’re responding emotionally the way you are to whatever this is. By talking them out or writing them down, you bring them into your own awareness, which creates an opportunity to heal or release them. Don’t let this be a theatrical exercise, embellishing emotions you don’t really feel. Don’t attend to your most traumatic experiences too often, but take them slowly, and make sure to add good doses of humor for your own sake. It isn’t necessary to tackle all of your emotions and memories in one day, but it is necessary to begin addressing yours.

Artist Oracle: VINCENT VAN GOGH

- If committed, stay committed.

- Posthumous recognition requires a paper trail.

- Use the daylight to face the night.

Advice:

- Improve Your Listening

- Learn Self Compassion

Charms:

Balloons 🎈 on The Sun could show that by your birthday you’re already over these temporary lulls in thought, any reminiscing and healing will likely take place around the beginning-middle of the month, when we’re all reviewing how far we’ve come, what’s changed, who has left and who has stayed, which is a typical new year feeling as well. 9 Cups and The Sun show you being very happy where you are, and celebrating it 🎉

Lollipop 🍭 on Seagull shows a lot of the healing that’s needing to be done surrounds children, or your own childhood. The holidays may have triggered these sorts of feelings in you, and you just need some private time to mull over these things. Make sure you do, don’t bury them. Even painful realizations and emotions have their place, and should be expressed at least to ourselves, privately.

[maximuswolf]

Get the fk out of my business right now: The Musicians Club CEO under fire after laying off 99 freelancers for not attending a meeting

“Get the f**k out of my business right now”: The Musician’s Club CEO under fire after laying off 99 freelancers for not attending a meeting https://ift.tt/A63GuhC Submitted November 20, 2024 at 05:26PM by esporx https://ift.tt/ehtzNk2 via /r/Music

[gossipgirloff1]

Hi everyone

Have you seen that magui went to spa with Red bull with a "friend" of Lando named Billie. This billie is private on IG but Lando does not even follow him. Weird

So she went on and was spotted at the garage of mclaren rivals and took seat at the grandstand. So embarrassing for her and Lando, "allegedly the girl" of lando but was invited by Red Bull Belgium. She could of declined the offer. For me now there "relationship" is either Fwb or messy as fk.

Lando also follows the actress Eiza Gonzalez after they both attended the euros final in Berlin. He liked a dancing reel of her on this page Galafr. Interestingly she might be in Monaco now. He is defo shooting his shot with her. Lets see where this will go. And with Magew this means again he is not that interested in her, poor girl needs to give up and move on to the next.

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