#kirsty smith one-shot

[queen-of-reptiles]

𝚀𝚄𝙴𝚂𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽𝚂

description: in which kirsty smith and her chelsea player girlfriend have to go through several interviews before the London Derby

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kirsty smith x female reader

disclaimer: this is all fiction do not take any of this seriously !

warnings: cutenesssssssss, talks about previous injuries for the reader!

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Kirsty hummed lightly as she walked through the corridor leading to the interview room, she opened the door, smiling at her girlfriend who sat happily in her Chelsea shirt.

"There she is." y/n cooed, standing up as she ran at her girlfriend excitedly.

Kirsty chuckled catching the bouncing striker as she launched herself at her, pressing excited pecks to her cheek multiple times. The crew around laughed, finding the sweet nature of the two humorous.

"Hi Baby." Kirsty chuckled. "Can I put you down?" She then asked and y/n squeaked, as if realising she was still wrapped around her lover.

"Oh yeah, course." y/n grinned, unwrapping her legs from Kirsty and being set back on her feet. "Sorry." y/n apologised as Kirsty followed her to their seats.

The two competed in their London Derby tomorrow, Kirsty being a West Ham defender and y/n being a Chelsea striker. The two were a known couple in the WSL and an enjoyed one at that.

"Right, so y/n, of course we have to talk about it. You scored your 161st goal for Chelsea over the weekend. How did that feel?" The interviewer asked and y/n grinned.

"Oh fantastic! I mean Chelsea has been such a big part of my life, with me growing up in the academy and then coming into this team, but there is something so special about getting that number in the net." y/n smiles softly.

"And Kirsty, we saw you at the game of course, having played the day before, how did you feel?" The interviewer continued.

"Just so proud, I mean she isn't called the best striker in England for nothing. But I am still so proud because she's done so well and even though I hate the colour she does look good in Chelsea blue." Kirsty smiles.

y/n lets out a laugh at that, smiling at her lover kindly as she traces her face with her eyes, Kirsty's hand slips into y/n's under the table and her hand squeezes tightly, loving the way y/n squeezes back.

"And of course, your relationship is big among the fans how do you find that?" He asks.

"I mean, I love that they love us and have done for so long, but it can get a little intrusive at times, if they don't see us together the rumours can be so vicious and hurtful." Kirsty admits and y/n nods.

"People love to talk to, when it came out we were together, all they could talk about was the four year age gap and it was so annoying and upsetting." y/n agrees and the interviewer nods.

"And obviously this weekend you are playing against each other, how does that feel? How does it effect the relationship?" The interviewer asks.

"I don't think it does really." y/n hums, looking at her girlfriend who shakes her head in agreement.

"Yeah, like we are loyal to our teams but we would never put us on the line because of football." Kirsty nods.

"Do you think some fans may find that un-loyal?" He continues asking and y/n shrugs.

"They're welcome to. But at the end of the day, football is not forever in our lives, this relationship will be." y/n states and Kirsty's head moves so she can admire her lover.

A soft smile on the blondes face as she watches y/n answer the nest question her eyes filmed with warmth as she makes sure to also pay attention to the questions being asked.

"And Kirsty, do you find it hard to defend against her?" He asks and Kirsty looks back to the camera.

"Yeah, of course I do, she's fantastic." Kirsty says and y/n smiles softly, running her thumb over the skin of Kirsty's hand which is still intertwined with her own.

y/n lets Kirsty let go of her hand, the older blonde now placing it on y/n's thigh, squeezing at it as she continues to talk about how talented her lover is at the game.

"But then again, I know her, I know the way she thinks, the way she sees the game, and I know I can use that to try and help my team stop the little rascal." Kirsty says and y/n laughs.

"And y/n obviously you had tough time of it in 2020, with your ACL then a broken ankle, how good did it feel to get back on the pitch just before the Euros?" The interviewer asks.

"I can't quite describe it honestly." y/n admits, the pain and heartbreak flashing through her quickly as she remembers the months it took.

"Take your time." The interviewer nods kindly.

"Well, to get back after an ACL was fantastic, I knew I had time as I was only 23 when it happened. But then first game back to instantly get a broken ankle, goodness, it was just horrid." y/n admits.

The game had been rough, it was against Arsenal and in the 70th minute while they were 2-1 up, Leah Williamson, her captain of her international team, made a bad tackle and broker her ankle.

"It was worse seeing Leah as well, because I knew she felt so awful and I just wanted to hold her and promise her it was okay, but I was in so much pain." y/n continues.

Leah had almost been in tears, she knew how much y/n meant to the Lionesses and the fact the two had such a close relationship didn't help either.

"Kirsty was fantastic however, I mean, I don't think I would have stepped foot back on the pitch without the support system I had. Chelsea, the girls, and Kirsty." y/n says softly.

Kirsty smiles, squeezing y/n's thigh once more as she leans her other hand down and drags y/n's chair to connect to hers, kissing her forehead lovingly as the interviewer smiles.

"I was lucky really, because I had such history at Chelsea and lucky to have such a good fanbase because I had been in the senior team so long already. But it is something I would never wish or hope for anyone because it is very hard." y/n nods.

"Okay, thank you." The Interviewer nods kindly before sighing. "One last question, what's going to be the score?" He asks.

y/n lets out a light laugh, Kirsty following suit as y/n finds herself grateful for the interviewer's way of lightening up the mood which had become slightly sadder.

"Well, I guess they will have to watch Sunday to find out." y/n grins and the interviewer chuckles.

"I agree with that." He nods before the cameras stop rolling. "Thank you so much for that ladies, I really appreciate it." He tells them as they shake hands.

"Thank you, it was lovely to work with you." Kirsty smiles.

"Yeah, you're lovely, thank you." y/n adds and the man smiles before Kirsty and y/n head over to their bags.

"You okay baby?" Kirsty asks quietly as they put their coats on.

"Yeah, I just forget sometimes that it hurt so bad, you know?" y/n asks and Kirsty smiles kindly.

"I know baby." She promises, pressing a light peck to y/n's lips. "Come on, lets get you home pipsqueak." Kirsty adds as she offers her hand and y/n happily takes it.

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y/n sighed in relief as the whistle blew, her body flopping on the ground as the Chelsea fans cheered for their win around them. The 2-0 win was hard, y/n getting the first goal just before half time and Sam getting the second barley five minutes before the end of the match.

However, West Ham had put up such a good fight, they had kept close and tight to the Chelsea girls and even had some counter attacks which were nearly a problem.

y/n was kept almost silent by her lover during the match, and while she was coming away with a goal and an assist, she felt absolutely knackered from the game her lover had done.

"You okay down there Pip?" Sam asks, standing over her team-mate and friend.

"Yeah, good cheers." y/n nods.

The nickname pip had originated from Sophie Ingle nicknaming her 'pipsqueak', years ago when y/n first joined Chelsea senior, she was only 16 and eventually Sophie started to call her pipsqueak.

The team found the name hilarious and it seemed to stick once they realised the striker wasn't going to grow above her miraculous height of 5ft 1.

Eventually, pipsqueak was shortened to pip to make it easier and quicker to say, and it was usually said more by her team than her actual name.

"Come on up you get." Sam says offering her hand and pulling y/n to her feet. y/n sighs as she nods in thanks to Sam and goes to grab her water bottle, gulping it down and listening to Emma's talk.

Once they are dismissed, two familiar arms wrap around her middle, the familiar claret and blue colour meeting y/n's eyes as she turns around to face her lover.

"Hi baby." y/n hums, the crowds cheering getting louder at the sight of the couple.

"Hi my little superstar." Kirsty smiles pressing a kiss to her forehead which y/n accepts with a happy hum.

"Pip! Pip's girlfriend! You're up for interviews!" Emma's call rings and y/n groans.

"Emma, why can't you use my name?" y/n whines as she walks past her boss.

"I did!" Emma denies and Kirsty laughs as they get to the pitch-side interview and are handed their microphones and separate to their own interviewers.

"y/n congrats on the performance today, a good win or things to work on?" She is asked.

"Thank you. Look every win is a good win really, but definitely things to work on. We were late to all the second balls, we didn't close down quick enough and we missed some really good chances." y/n nods.

"Always looking for ways to improve right?" The interviewer asks.

"Completely. We always do look for ways to get better, because that is how you stay the best and today proves that we have got a lot to work on." y/n nods.

"Even so, a great goal from you. Did you think it was going to go in?" The interviewer asks.

y/n's first goal had been from about 40 yards out, she had recieved it from Sam and while being closed down by Hawa Cissoko decided to just have a go, hammering it into the top left hand side to everyone's shock and awe.

"Not at all." y/n says honestly which causes the interviewer to laugh.

"Well, I appreciate your honesty thank you." The interviewer nods.

"Of course, any other questions?" y/n asks her.

"I think one more." The interviewer nods, eyeline behind her and y/n turns around, microphone dropping on the floor as she looks at her girlfriend on one knee.

Sam is stood next to the interviewer, clearly having tossed Kirsty the ring when y/n wasn't looking and now the teams had crowded around as Kirsty tried to not cry.

"Marry me baby?" Kirsty asks, y/n wiping a few stray tears away.

"Of course Kirsty, it will always be a yes." y/n nods, Kirsty grinning as she jumps up and presses her lips to y/n's tightly, before sliding the ring on her finger as they pull away.

Suddenly both teams jump at them cheering and screaming as the video being recorded becomes a soon viral one at the show of love one simple question caused.

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In early January 2012, Karen Ingala Smith was at the airport returning from holiday when she took a call from a colleague. She heard that a desperate young woman who’d sought help from Nia, the women’s refuge charity Ingala Smith runs, had just been murdered. Once back home, Ingala Smith opened her laptop to find out more.

Searching Google for “woman’s body found”, she soon discovered Nia’s client Kirsty Treloar, 20, the mother of a month-old baby who’d been abducted from her family home in Hackney, east London, by her boyfriend, Myles Williams, from whom she’d recently fled. Stabbing Kirsty’s brother and sister as they tried to stop him, Williams bundled her into his car. Later her body was found two miles away, dumped behind a wheelie bin, with 29 knife wounds.

But this online search yielded other results, so Ingala Smith read on. That same day in Co Durham, Susan McGoldrick, along with her sister Alison Turnbull and niece Tanya, were shot dead by her partner, Michael Atherton. Meanwhile in Nuneaton, nightclub bouncer Aaron Mann had beaten his girlfriend, Claire O’Connor, then smothered her with a pillow. The next day in Shropshire, a retired teacher, Betty Yates, 77, was beaten with her walking stick and stabbed to death by a drifter, Stephen Farrow. On January 3 in Buckinghamshire, Marie McGrory was strangled with a dog lead by her husband, John; in South Lanarkshire Kathleen Milward, 87, was bludgeoned to death by her grandson, Garry Kane.

Through her work, Ingala Smith was grimly familiar with such killings. But this deluge of cases appalled her. Eight British women had been murdered by men – all except one a partner or family member – in the first week of 2012. Each brutal murder, illustrated with a smiling holiday snap, was reported as neutrally as the weather: men killing their womenfolk was “just one of those things”.

“Perhaps because it was the start of the year,” says Ingala Smith. “I made a list of the names, as that’s the easiest way to tell one case from another. And then I never stopped.”

She began trawling local newspaper and police websites, creating an ExCel spreadsheet which she’d update as cases came to court.

It was an upsetting task, which Ingala Smith learnt to avoid just before bedtime. Her data collection method was crude but, until this year, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) only published figures for the sex of victims, not their killers, making female victims of male violence hard to quantify. As her list lengthened Ingala Smith created a Counting Dead Women Twitter account, posting each killing. This attracted public attention and a philanthropist who awarded her a grant to hire part-time staff. Now she could analyse murder trends and since 2015 has published the Femicide Census.

But what mattered most to Ingala Smith were women’s names, not numbers. So in 2016 she was delighted when the Labour MP Jess Phillips – who’d previously worked for Women’s Aid – asked to read them out on International Women’s Day. Now this roll call of more than 120 stolen lives, recited to a hushed House of Commons, has become an annual commemoration. “Dead women is a thing we’ve all just accepted as part of our daily lives,” Phillips said last year, when among the names was Sarah Everard. The list not only put male violence in the national spotlight but, says Ingala Smith, “Family after family have said how important it is to hear their loved one’s name read out in parliament, and know it is recorded in Hansard for ever.”

Now Ingala Smith, 54, has written a book, Defending Women’s Spaces, drawing upon more than 30 years of working with vulnerable women who are homeless or fleeing domestic abuse. After witnessing the power of female-only services she is alarmed by moves to make “gender identity” rather than sex the criteria for admission to refuges and rape survivor groups. She points out that 98 per cent of rapes and 90 per cent of violent crime is committed by males. While “What is a woman?” has become a question politicians struggle to answer, Ingala Smith is categoric. “Allowing biological males with transgender identities to access women’s spaces,” she writes, “poses a serious potential risk to women’s safety, wellbeing and recovery.”

Ingala Smith grew up in a home that was far from harmonious: anger and upset were never far away. The man she called Dad was a builder, providing what she describes as “a comfortable working-class home” in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. But, she says, he was a controlling man: “It felt the whole family, especially my mum, was always walking on eggshells.”

Eventually, when Ingala Smith was 18, her mother left and confided in a friend that Karen had a different father. In fact, she was the product of a fling at 18 with her fiancé’s best man, a Sicilian who’d moved to Yorkshire to marry a local girl he’d met in Milan. While Ingala Smith’s brother and sister were blond, she was dark and, as she grew older, her mother secretly removed photos from the wedding album in case she noticed how similar she looked to a certain guest.

When Ingala Smith heard about her real father she made contact. At 21 she met him at Thornton railway station, near Bradford. “I was looking for this gorgeous Italian man,” she says. “I’m thinking Robert De Niro, Al Pacino – and actually I got Danny DeVito.” She laughs. They hit it off straight away and she was quickly welcomed into his family, later meeting her Sicilian grandparents.

A bright girl, Ingala Smith found school a sanctuary from her troubled home life. There were few books in her house and she’d never considered A-levels let alone college, “but I happened to have a good friend from what you might call a first generation middle-class family. I remember having my mind blown that they had political conversations around the dinner table, because we weren’t allowed to speak when we were eating.”

Studying sociology at sixth-form college was “absolutely life-changing – it put everything I was experiencing into context”. It was here she first encountered feminism, which she regarded then as irrelevant, feeling more in common with the lads from her old comprehensive than the “posh girls” now in her class who’d been at a fee-paying school.

After graduating from the University of Kent, she took a job in a hostel for homeless women, mainly elderly former psychiatric patients. Then, after two years, she began work at a domestic violence refuge and felt immediately she was in the right place. “Any woman I met could have been my mother. In fact, one summer Mum came on a trip we organised for the refuge kids and she started talking about how there hadn’t been anything like this when she’d needed it.”

Would her mother have left for a refuge? Ingala Smith shrugs. “I don’t know. They are not easy places to live in. We had a nice home and to give that up would be really hard, as it is for anyone.” She says people rarely understand refuges are places of absolute last resort. “They can be chaotic, noisy. Women who have other economic choices would go elsewhere. You’re moving into a house with maybe ten other families that you don’t know, with children of all different ages, with very different parenting ideas to your own. They can really help kids who’ve grown up with violent dads because they meet others in the same boat. But they’re challenging places.”

A move to a refuge is invariably fast. A woman in danger is referred by police or social services, then refuge staff have a brief phone call to try to determine whether she’s a danger to others – perhaps has a history of violence or arson – before arranging to meet her close by. (A refuge never gives out its address on the phone.) “You’d imagine women would turn up black and blue, but that is rare,” Ingala Smith says. “I think women wait until they’re ‘decent’. Besides, after an assault they often don’t have the strength to get themselves together. They wait until it’s quieter, when they know it’s coming again, and then leave.”

The refuge suggests a safety plan: to gather up passports and bank books; siphon possessions discreetly to a friend’s house; to remember that you’re most at risk of violence just after leaving. Ingala Smith notes there were few referrals in late December. “Women didn’t want to leave violent men and disrupt Christmas for children, and you knew anybody who came at that time of year – one year we had a woman turn up on Christmas Eve with three kids – was in a really bad way. In January, the phone rings off the hook.”

Ingala Smith has been the CEO of Nia since 2009. Beginning as Hackney Women’s Aid in 1975, it supports about 2,000 women a year, running a specialist refuge for women in prostitution and another for those dealing with substance abuse. Much has changed since she joined the refuge movement: many small feminist charities have merged as they must now compete for council contracts with generic housing trusts. These don’t provide the “woman-centred care” Ingala Smith believes is vital for those fleeing violent men.

Nia also works with women at high risk of domestic violence and runs East London Rape Crisis, serving both sexes. Here it counsels men and trans women, whom it often refers to Galop, a specialist LGBT+ anti-abuse charity. But no male people – whether men or trans women – are allowed into Nia refuges or group counselling.

In 2017, Nia’s trustees decided to invoke the exemptions in the Equality Act that permit single-sex services “as a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim”. It knew this was a risk. Such is the toxic debate on gender, female-only services often receive threats to their funding or have staff reported to trustees merely for liking a JK Rowling tweet. They receive hoax calls to test whether they are trans inclusive. The whole sector is chilled by how trans activists targeted Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter: it was defunded, vandalised and had a dead rat pinned to its door for remaining single sex.

The question of whether a trans woman can safely be accommodated alongside women has riven the refuge movement. “They [trans women] are not a potential risk to women because they are trans,” she writes, “but because they are male.” She cites cases of trans prisoners like Karen White who were allowed into female jails and sexually abused inmates. “Prison officers, who are really good at risk-assessing violent men, get it wrong. So how can we screen [people] in five-minute phone calls?”

Besides, this is about more than safety. Many women in refuges endured sexual abuse, often as children. Being housed with any males generates a debilitating and involuntary post-traumatic response in the brain. “It’s not hate. It’s not bigotry. It’s not transphobia,” she says. “It is an impact of abuse by men… The presence of a male-bodied person among vulnerable women causes distress and consternation.” She is aghast that Mridul Wadhwa, the trans woman who heads Edinburgh Rape Crisis, told The Guilty Feminist podcast last year that female survivors who demand male-free spaces should work to “reframe their trauma”.

In group counselling, she says, male people have been socialised to dominate groups, to ask more questions and take up space, while women have learnt to serve and make way for them. “I remember talking to a woman about what her options were and she started crying. I asked why. She said, ‘Nobody’s ever given me a choice before.’ To recover, women have to centre themselves in their own lives.”

But what of women who say they have no problem receiving counselling alongside trans women? “I understand that some female rape survivors can say, ‘A women-only service is not important to me. I’d be happy for a trans sister to be in my group.’ If they want to say that, it’s fine, but they shouldn’t take away that choice from women for whom it isn’t fine.” Young women who campaign for trans-inclusive services, she says, are mainly middle-class graduates unlikely to need them. Nia’s younger staff support the policy, even though defending it has cost some of them friends.

At root, Ingala Smith believes, violence suffered by women and trans women has a different dynamic. In her book she disputes Stonewall’s assertion that trans women suffer the highest levels of domestic abuse and murder. “Well, show me the data. Because I hear that, but I’ve never seen figures to demonstrate it.” She has collated every murder victim who might come under the broad Stonewall definition of a trans woman (which includes occasional cross-dressers). Since 2009, there have been nine murders, the last being Amy Griffiths in 2019. Most were sex workers murdered by punters or who died in drug-related fights. Just one, Vanessa Santillan in 2015, was killed by an intimate partner.

By contrast, only about 8 per cent of women victims are killed by strangers, the rest by men they know. “Most women’s refuges work exclusively with women who are fleeing partners, former partners and, in some cases, family members,” she writes. “That doesn’t mean other people don’t need places of safety or support, just that their experiences and needs are different.” She wonders why Stonewall doesn’t devote its resources to setting up specialist services rather than campaigning against those created by and for women.

The Femicide Census has revealed trends Ingala Smith hadn’t anticipated. “I was shocked,” she says, “by the number of elderly women killed in burglaries. I assumed that if a man broke into an old woman’s house he might push her down the stairs, she could be frail and bang her head. But there’s a real brutality, a particular anger and misogyny involved. Often young men use sexual violence against elderly women.” She was also surprised how many women are killed by their own sons.

Twice as many men are murdered than women but overwhelmingly by other men. When women kill – 8 per cent of murderers are female – they are both more likely to use a weapon (which makes it an aggravated offence in sentencing) and to have been abused by their victim, while men, being stronger, frequently kill with their bare hands. Strangulation is men’s second most common murder method and lately Ingala Smith has seen many lawyers adopt the “sex game gone wrong” defence.

How has devoting her life to the terrible things men do to women affected her own life? “I had a string of disastrous relationships – I just shagged around, basically – and didn’t think men were up to much.” She’d find herself moved to tears when witnessing a happy family, since her own experience was so dysfunctional.

Then, after writing off men as “avenues for happiness”, she decided to apply herself properly rather than settling for “whoever I ended up snogging in a pub at the weekend”. She started internet dating, setting herself high standards. The result was her husband of 20 years, André, a subtitler of South African parentage who speaks four languages, to whom she dedicates her book. They have no children, after several painful failed courses of IVF.

Ingala Smith knows her book will put her further in the firing line – the Labour Party has already refused her application for membership – but single-sex services “are the hill I’m prepared to die on”. That list of dead women never gets any shorter, I say. Will there ever be fewer names? “That’s the subject of my PhD, which I’m just finishing,” she says, “and my next book.” Defending Women’s Spaces by Karen Ingala Smith is out now (£15.99, Polity)

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Protected- Chapter One

When Maggie agreed to help her best friend finish preparing for an art exhibit, she wasn't expecting to end up in the middle of a rough battle between Captain America and a shooter. She also didn't expect to be considered a target because he saved her life and to be hunted by HYDRA agents for her involvement. Now her life is in the hands of a perfect soldier... and so is her heart.

“Are you sure you want to help?” Zoe asks, crossing her arms and biting her lip. “You teach tomorrow, right? You don’t need to be worrying about this.”

I sigh, tired of hearing it. “I’m fine.”

“Maggie, your lungs-”

“Aren’t going to explode by lifting a few boxes,” I set one of the boxes down and turn to face my worried best friend. “I’m fine, Zoe. I promise.”

She stares at me for a long moment, her deep blue eyes unwavering, and she finally heaves a sigh and flicks a strand of black hair from her face. “Fine. But if you can’t breathe or function because of this-”

“- don’t call you. I know. You’ve been threatening me with that since we were kids.” I pick the box up again and set it on the table. “Where do you need these?”

“Just leave them there for right now,” She grabs a large painting and sets it against the wall. “Being an art curator sucks. I hate it.”

“No, you don’t,” I carefully take an old candle holder out of the box and set it on the old table.

“Fine, I don’t,” She eyes me carefully. “What about you?”

I smile, focusing on unpacking. “I love it.”

“Of course, Miss cooking teacher. You don’t have to deal with the pressure.” Zoe flings her arms to the side dramatically.

I offer her a glance. “I live paycheck to paycheck. I think I understand pressure.”

Zoe drops her hands. “How is that even safe? You would think with your asthma it would be torture.”

“Cooking is probably the safest thing I could do,” I start wiping the table down. “I could always be a firefighter.”

“I don’t think you have the muscles for that.”

“Exactly.” I turn and smile, brushing one of my fiery red strands from my face.

Zoe shakes her head. “You’re crazy.”

I smile, turning back to my work. “Thanks.”

Zoe grumbles under her breath before suddenly stilling. “Do you hear that?”

I pause, frowning. “Hear what?”

“Listen,” She grabs my arm gently, and I hear the sound of metal and…

“Are those gun shots?” I whisper, my hands tightening.

Zoe curses, dragging me away. “I’m calling the cops.”

The wall explodes, and I shove Zoe out of the way before diving to the ground. I glance up to see a man walking into the museum backwards, shooting at someone, and I notice the candle holder on the ground. I quickly snag it before scrambling to my feet and throwing, missing him but managing to catch his attention. He turns to glare at me, and I freeze before a fist slams into his jaw, knocking him to the ground, and I watch with wide eyes as a man climbs through the hole.

“Is that Captain America?” Zoe asks, sounding a mix of terrified and awestruck.

I ignore her, my eyes locked on his, and for a long moment we just stare at each other, baby blue against my dull brown. After a moment his eyes flicker, and I know he’s focused and dangerous.

“Are you alright, ma’am?” He asks, his eyes quickly assessing any injuries.

I can only nod, swallowing nervously and fighting the urge to cough. I can’t guarantee that I won’t have an asthma attack, and I won’t risk it. The captain frowns, looking a little concerned, but Zoe quickly steps in front of me.

“Maggie, are you ok?” Zoe asks, touching my arm and forcing me to break eyes contact.

I clear my throat, sending up a little prayer. “Yeah,” I croak. “I’m-” I break off, bending over in a coughing fit, and Zoe curses before gripping me tighter.

“Hang on, Maggie,” She says, and though a few tears a see her scanning the room. “Where’s your bag?”

“Stairs,” I croak, and then she’s gone. I bend over and grip my knees tightly, trying to get my lungs to work, and Captain America catches my arms and leads me to a wall, crouching in front of me as I sit.

“Is your friend going to find an inhaler?” He asks, and I nod before looking up to see him without his cowl. He’s even more handsome then they show on TV; his blond hair is a little ruffled from battle, and there’s a scratch healing in front of my eyes- which is strange- but it’s the sincerity in his eyes that shocks me.

“Why are you checking on me?” I manage, relieved to hear the lack of a wheeze.

He tilts his head curiously. “It’s part of the job, ma’am,”

I wince. “Don’t call me that,” I try to clear my throat. “I’m fine. You should be making sure he isn’t getting back up.”

“He isn’t,” He reaches out and grabs my arm gently. “I understand asthma attacks, Miss…”

“Maggie,” I swallow carefully. “Maggie Smith.”

He smiles. “Steve Rogers.”

Before I can tell him to leave again, a single shot rings out, and Steve grabs my arm and shoves me so I’m lying on the ground. The shooter runs off, prompting Steve to run after him, but once he reaches the door he stops and curses.

“Maggie? I heard shots!” Zoe runs back inside, dropping beside me. “Just breathe, ok?”

I nod, taking my inhaler from her.

“Make sure she gets to a hospital,” Steve orders, watching me closely.

Zoe nods once, looking stern. “I told you it wasn’t a good idea to help.”

I ignore her, carefully rising to my feet. “I’m fine. I just need to rest.”

“No,” Steve says firmly. “You need to be checked.”

I send him a bit of a glare, not caring that he could crush me with one hand. “I’m fine, Captain.”

His eyes narrow back, and we stare each other down for a long moment, neither able to look away or back down.

Zoe clears her throat carefully. “I’m going to call the cops and tell my boss to postpone the exhibit.”

Steve finally looks away, allowing me to release a breath as he focuses on my best friend. “I’ll call in a few favors to help rebuild. We’ll have it done as soon as possible.”

Zoe nods, relieved. “Thanks,”

He nods before looking at me for a long moment. “Be careful,” He says finally. Before I can say anything he leaves, and I look over to see Zoe looking star struck.

“He’s even bigger than I thought,” She says dreamily.

I frown. “I thought you liked Tony Stark?”

“I do,” She snaps out of it. “But he is definitely attractive.”

“He’s… something,” I move towards the stairs, careful of any major dust piles. “If it’s alright with you, I’m going to head home.”

“Do you want a ride?” She asks innocently.

I send her a glare. “Not after the last time.”

“It was one time,”

“We could have died.”

“But we didn’t,”

I shake my head, unable to fight back a smile. “You’re insane.”

She grins. “You know you love me,” She wraps an arm around my shoulders, walking with me to the gaping hole leading to the street. “You know the drill. Text me when you’re home, don’t do anything stupid-”

“That’s your job, not mine.”

“- and be careful.” She finishes, ignoring me. “Got it?”

I sigh. “Yes, ma’am.”

She sends me a glare. “Shut up.”

I grin and step into the street, aware that I probably look homeless and dirty, and I quickly move towards the subway, knowing that DC shouldn’t be this crowded at one in the morning. I feel eyes on me, and I glance over to see a man watching me with a dangerous smile.

I swallow carefully and turn back around, anxious to go home.

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PAIRS … TWINS … DOUBLE OHs

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Twins? … It’s never twins! … But there's always two of us! Two of us against the rest of the world!

There is something about the number 2 in Sherlock BBC, which is impossible not to see after the course of thirteen episodes. And a lot has already been written about it by various people. ‘Two’ and several names which are also meant to express a number of ‘two’ - like double, couple, pair, twins - turn up time and again throughout the whole story.

A summary and some musings on the topic below the cut ...

The two beginnings

First of all, Sherlock BBC is a story with two starting episodes, which in itself isn’t unusual. And yet, if one takes a closer look, there are some things - just minor details - that seem to be a little bit strange after all. The two points of beginning are:

THE UNAIRED PILOT - a 60 min episode called ‘A study in pink’  

A STUDY IN PINK - the 90 min official first episode of S1

An extension of 30 min naturally leads to differences, as does a change in directing. The unaired PILOT was directed by Mary Rose Helen Giedroyc, Lady Bowyer-Smyth, known as Coky Giedroyc. The BBC decided not to broadcast the episode because they wished to change the length to 90 minutes. The PILOT was released on the DVD of the first series, and it proved to be slightly different from the final 90 min version, directed by Paul McGuigan.

However … there are certain changes between PILOT and ASIP which seem … odd. Most of all though, some seem quite unnecessary. 

Angelo went to prison for car-jacking in PILOT ... for house-breaking in ASIP.

Sherlock can identify (by looking at the hands) a retired plumber in PILOT … an airline pilot in ASIP.  (plumber/water, pilot/air … an interesting change)

Northumberland Terrace in PILOT changes into Northumberland Street in ASIP.

The barking dog can be first heard at the end of PILOT and at the beginning of ASIP.

Sherlock and John meet at 221b for the first time on January 14th in PILOT … on January 29th in ASIP (according to John’s blog). The victim prior to the lady in pink dies on January 27th (stated on screen).

The visual appearance changes from natural, vivid colours in PILOT ... to pale and cold colours in ASIP. Especially Sherlock looks like a marble statue in some scenes.

The attraction between Sherlock and John is a much stronger one in PILOT than in ASIP. The PILOT episode isn’t called ‘gay pilot’ for nothing. 

Virtually all the scenes from PILOT which have been taken over to ASIP are shot mirrored. The brilliant video Mirror Mirror Mirror by @kateis-cakeis shows this in detail. 

If anyone is interested, @callie-ariane  did a wonderful script comparison of PILOT and ASIP, side by side, on a download PDF here. This comparison reveals that the biggest parts that have been changed for ASIP are: 

the addition of a fifth victim

a short description of the victims

the visual introduction of Mycroft

the (very early) intoduction of Jim Moriarty compared to canon

the transfer of the showdown between Sherlock and Jeff Hope, from the Baker Street 221b living room to the Roland-Kerr Further Education College 

All of these are understandable decisions. Even the different visual appearance can be easily explained by the work of another director …. though regarding Sherlock BBC, an amendment like this would largely depend on the creators themselves, I guess.

What’s really odd though are all those little, seemingly unnecessary changes listed above. What makes the difference between car-jacking and house-breaking … between terrace and street … between plumber and pilot … between January 14th and 29th? And the mirrored shooting of almost all the reused scenes. Doesn’t this need a rewriting of all the shooting scripts in question? This seems to be a load of unnecessary extra work for an extension of 30 min ..  Anyway, be it coincidence or purpose, there are a lot more ‘2s’ interwoven in this story.

Playing with contrasts happens regularly … red&blue, fire&water, burning&drowning, high above&deep down, no-one&anyone, big&small, consulting criminal&consulting detective ...

Playing with the meaning and double meaning of names and words is also quite common in Sherlock BBC … John/Hamish, sister/nun, brother/monk, beech/beach, rooster/cock, cock/penis, game/game, Underground/underground  ...

A choice between two possibilities happens several times …. good bottle or bad bottle, saint or sinner, James or John, forwards or backwards ...

Two twin-houses

Roland-Kerr Further Education College is the place where Jeff Hope takes Sherlock for his ‘good bottle-bad bottle’ game near the end of ASIP. The Cardiff Univerity main-building had been used as film-set and for this scene the building was altered and mirrored to give the appearance of two identical buildings.  (Cardiff University (x) (x) (x)

Twenty-three and twenty-four Leinster Gardens ... the empty houses ... appear in HLV. They are Sherlock’s property and Mary’s face is projected on them when Sherlock compaires her to a facade. Originally, there was only one ‘empty house’ in canon, situated opposite 221b Baker Street. Strangely, the place from which John shoots Hope in PILOT would conform to the empty house from canon.   (Empty houses  The impossible house) 

Two high security facilities … with several levels below ground, are visited by Sherlock

Baskerville, the military compound where the fear inducing HOUND aerosol is created. Skulls and crossed bones are displayed on the danger signs. 

Sherrinford, the special prison where Eurus, the sister turned into a ghost story, is locked up behind elephant glass. Two ‘pirates’ enter the island. 

Two landladies rent a flat to a male couple

Mrs Hudson rents a flat to Sherlock and John and asks them if they will be needing two bedrooms.

Mrs Turner, next door, rents a flat to a married couple. Mrs Turner appears in ACDs story ‘Scandal in Bohemia’ as landlady of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson.

Two skulls reside in the 221b livingroom. The inflexible bone skull on the mantlepiece next to the statue of the ancient Chinese bowman and the changeable blue skull painting on the wall behind the sofa next to the equally changeable yellow smiley. 

Two palaces with partly similar looking interior …. Buckingham Palace and Sherlock’s mind palace  (x)

The secret code in TBB is written in ancient cyphers which always come in pairs. The numbers are references to specific pages of a book and to specific words on those pages. 

Two neat plans and two rehearsals

The flight of the dead - code 007 Bond Air from ASIB & the similar project of the plane crash in Dusseldorf prior.

The attempted murder of Major Sholto - room number 207 from TSOT & the rehearsal of it involving Private Bainbridge prior.

Two '00′ (double oh) can be heard related to the ‘neat’ plans  (x)

In ASIB the number ‘double oh seven’ uttered by Mycroft, refers to the plane he intends to use for the ‘flight of the dead’. 

In TSOT the number on Sholto’s door reads 207 - ‘two oh seven' - Mary calls it.  

Doppelganger bodies appear conveniently and seemingly out of nowhere to cover up the fake deaths of Sherlock, Irene and Emelia.

Janus Cars … is the car hire company; assiciated with Jim Moriarty, who helpes clients to fake their death. In ancient Rome Janus was the god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, passages, and endings. He usually is depicted with two faces, since he looks to the future and to the past. 

And there is also the not very subtle sexual double meaning hiding in plain sight behind the name of this car hire company ... J-anus C-ars … which basically are two different names for roughly the same area. :)

Two explosions hit 221 Baker Street. The first one, in TGG, comes from the outside. The second one, in TFP, comes from the inside.

Two countdowns from 10 to 1 happen ere someone is in danger to die. 

The first one happens in TGG related to the fake Vermeer painting and the kidnapped child who wears a vest full of explosives. It’s he fourth cold case Sherlock has to solve. 

The second one happens in TFP when Sherlock aims a gun at himself. It’s the fourth task Eurus has set up for him in Sherrinford in which he should choose between Mycroft and John.

Two ‘falls’ from great heigth come to pass in two episodes:

In TRF Sherlock throws himself down from Bart’s roof - to save his friends - after Jim Moriarty shot himself in the head.

In TAB Sherlock throws himself down a waterfall - without being forced - and follows Jim Moriarty into the abyss, flying and smiling.

Two reddish balloons represent ‘quite the guy’ John Watson in two episodes - TEH and TST.

Two roosters/cocks appear in two episodes which also contain two serial killers with certain similarities. In ASIP the cock is linked to John Watson. In TLD the cock is linked to Culverton Smith. (x)

Felines and canines appear in two different versions. One is harmless, like cats and dogs. One is dangerous, like lion and monster hound. (x)

Two pet animals of two children are taken away by a family member. Sherlock misses his dog Redbeard. Kirsty misses her rabbit Bluebell. (x)

Redbeard and Yellowbeard are the names little Victor and little Sherlock invented for themselves when they played pirates. 

Two occurrences define Sherlock’s personality - Carl Powers and Victor Trevor: 

‘It’s where I began’ … that’s how Sherlock describes the Carl Powers case about a drowned boy and his missing shoes.

‘Every choice you ever made; every path you’ve ever taken – the man you are today ... is your memory of Eurus’ … that’s how Mycroft descirbes the Eurus case about a drowned boy and a missing dog.

Two serial killers appear, who deem themselves nice. They like to talk to their victims and have quite noticeable teeth. Jefferson Hope in ASIP & Culverton Smith in TLD.

Two stillborn children play a role …. Rachel Wilson, her first name turns out to be the password of the pink ladies pink phone and Mary Morstan, whose identity was stolen by the woman who later becomes John’ s wife.

AMO & AMMO ... two almost identical words for love and explosives

Codename ‘AMO’ … is used by two different characters. Legally by Lady Smallwood & illegally by Vivian Norbury. 

Two times Rosamund Mary …. the same name for mother and daughter

Two times Charles

Carl Powers, from TGG, is the boy who had a fit in the water and drowned. 

Charlie Welsborough, from TST, is the boy who had a fit in a car and burned.

Two times Faith … Culverton Smith’s daughter, mirror for John, is envisiond by Sherlock as two different persons. (x)

Two variations of the name James … Jim (short for James) Moriarty & John Hamish (Scotish for James) Watson.

Musgrave and Trevor …  Reginald Musgrave and Victor Trevor are original characters who appear in two canon stories (Musgrave Ritual & Gloria Scott) which are the only ones linked to Sherlock’s time at university. TFP combines those stories and connects them to a trauma Sherlock might have experienced in his childhood.. 

Two problematic sisters

John and Sherlock, each ot the two men has a ‘problematic’ sister. John’s sister Harry is an alcoholic and Sherlock’s sister Eurus is locked up since childhood in a high security facility because she is a dangerous genius. 

Eurus is revealed on screen only by the end of the (for now) penultimate episode. Harry has still no visual appearance at all.

There is hardly any contact between the siblings during the majority of the story. They ‘don’t get on’ with each other or are completely forgotten at all. 

Harry is listed as potential pressure point for John by Magnussen, while Eurus is a potential pressure point for Sherlock, used by Mycroft. 

Both sisters are called by male names

Both sisters are mistaken for brothers by Sherlock as well as John, when they are first mentioned in their presence.

These are enough similarities between those mysterious sisters to  call it quite strange, I think. Mycroft’s advice for Sherlock comes to mind: 

SHERLOCK: For one person to be in both groups ... could be a coincidence. MYCROFT: Oh, Sherlock. What do we say about coincidence? SHERLOCK: The universe is rarely so lazy.

As much as Harry and Eurus seem to have in common, there’s one big difference. While Eurus lives her lonely life mostly behind elephant glass, Harry had been married with Clara for some time. But three months before John and Sherlock meet, the women split up and got a divorce. 

A Catherine hiding in plain sight

As @shylockgnomes​ pointed out in her post about the 'High incidence of Katherines’ in Sherlock BBC, the name Clara basically has the same meaning as Catherine … bright, clear, clean, pure. Clara seems to be a Catherine hiding in plain sight, one might say. 

Catherine is of Greek origin and became later, in the early Christian era, associated with the Greek ‘katharos’ … meaning ‘pure’. Earlier derivations list as possible roots for Catherine the name of the goddess Hekate and the Greek name Hekaterine ... meaning ‘each of the two’. 

And this is the point where especially one possible meaning behind the name Catherine ... ‘each of the two’ … becomes highly interesting for a story packed full of pairs, couples, double ohs and twins. 

Each of the two - what might this mean?

Does it refer to two autonomous characters like Sherlock and John or does it refer to two different versions of one and the same character. What if we are dealing with two John’s in this story (alongside with two Sherlock’s)? Two of a kind for each of the two ... but not twins. 

John Watson seems to be the character everything else circles around inside Sherlock’s mind palace. But there is a great difference between the John Watson of the PILOT and the one in ASIP. While PILOT-John seems to have not much problems to show his romantic interrest in Sherlock, the same character is much more restrained in ASIP. This attitude grows constantly over the course of the story, until it reaches an absolute low point in TLD. John claims again and again, in almost each episode, that he’s not gay. He downgrades Sherlock’s introduction of him from ‘friend’ to ‘colleague’. He tries to teach Sherlock the appropriate interaction with other people and the correct social behaviour … even when it is quite clear that Sherlock doesn’t like it. He jokes about some of Sherlock’s special characteristics with mutual friends and even tells him to ‘be not himself’ and demands that Sherlock should ‘hold himself to a higher standard’ because of the people who read the stories. And alongside those repeated verbal rebukes there’s also a constant increase of physical violence. 

For more than a century the friendship and love between Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson is known to be among the most famous in literature. It hardly ever happens that the one appears without the other. Not one of the many adaptations I ever watched, depicts the ‘good doctor’ as someone who behaves like John Watson in Sherlock BBC. This John Watson becomes more and more out of character as the story runs along. Sometimes it’s almost as if this man isn’t THE John Watson at all. 

‘When you have eliminated the impossible whatever remains must be the truth’ … that’s a main principle of Sherlock Holmes. If this John Watson is so very much OOC, perhaps this is so, because he isn’t THE John Watson? 

Viewing all the characters on Sherlock’s mind stage as aspects, as certain opinions he has on various matters, and not as autonomous real-life people, it could be entirely possible that Sherlock tries to analyze his attitude towards a romantic/sexual relationship by creating different ‘editions’ of John Watson. The special attempt of a genius brain to fathom out his own feelings, desires and fears. If so, are there any indications in this story that more than one John Watson is present? 

Two times John?

As mentioned in this post, there exists a scene in PILOT in which John appears twice in one single shot. It happens during the taxi ride to the crime scene of the pink lady, when Sherlock explains his first deductions about John to John. In one of the flashbacks John can be seen entering the lab while he is already inside, offering Sherlock his phone. 

Recently I discovered that a similar shot exists in ASIP as well. It’s also in one of the flashbacks during the taxi ride to the crime scene of the pink lady, when Sherlock explains his first deductions about John to John. ‘Wounded in action, suntan – Afghanistan or Iraq’ … that’s the exact point when it happens. This time though the appearance of the ‘second John’ is rather colourful. One might even say … rainbowy. :)

Hope and Faith

The Lying Detecive is the (for now) penultimate episode of the story and very closely connected to A Study in Pink. Each of the two episodes is about a serial killer who deems himself 'verging on nice’, loves to talk to his victims and displays quite noticeable teeth. 

Jeff Hope from ASIP has two bottles to offer, good pills and bad pills full of ‘chemistry’, from which Sherlock is expected to choose one.  

Culverton Smith from TLD has a daughter called Faith. With her bad leg and the cane, she’s very obviously a mirror for John. The included flashback to John limping away from the pink lady’s crime scene and also the scene in which Faith’s gun gets thrown into the Thames (like John’s in PILOT), underpins the mirroring even more. Faith is displayed as two similar looking but entirely different persons. 

As it turns out later, one of the two Faith’s is actually Eurus, Sherlock’s 'other one’, his sister who gets mistaken for a brother (like John’s sister Harry). Eurus represents Sherlock’s emotional side … especially with regards to his feelings for John … hence Faith’s display as John’s mirror with cane and limp.

TBB and the theory of two John’s

The Blind Banker has proven again and again that this episode is the user manual for Sherlock BBC. If there are indeed two different John’s - respectively Sherlock’s - put into this story, TBB should confirm this theory. Are there two John’s/Sherlock’s included in TBB? Yes, surprisinly, there are. 

In this episode John as well as Sherlock are presented as double mirrors. Due to several random and minor incidents, General Shan mistakes John for Sherlock. 

Debit card, name of S. Holmes.

A cheque for five thousand pounds made out in the name of Mr. Sherlock Holmes.

Tickets from the theatre, collected by you, name of Holmes.

We heard it from your own mouth. “I am Sherlock Holmes and I always work alone …”

And so, in General Shan’s view, John becomes Sherlock and Sarah - the ‘pretty doctor companion’ - turns into John. Basically, in every scene in which those three characters interact with each other, there are indeed two John’s and two Sherlock’s present ‘on stage’. It seems the theory that both main characters are represented in two slightly different versions is not that farfetched after all.

That’s not the John Watson I know 

There’s this short dialogue from ASIP, the first official episode of Sherlock BBC, (it doesn’t show up in PILOT) ... could it be another piece of evidence that there’s more than one John Watson in this story. Is this a classical case of ‘we told you, but did you listen’?

Two Johns? Two differnt aspects represented by the same character? One positive, one negative? Like Jeff Hope’s good and bad bottles? And also two Sherlock’s?

The concept of an inflexible, unchangeable relationship between ‘eternal’ just-friends, the same as it has been for over a century. A version that will slowly kill Sherlock internally until he ends in the solitude of the Sussex Downs all alone with his bees? Again ...

And the other concept …  a finally changed 'new’ friend, a different John, who falls in love with Sherlock Holmes at first sight and never leaves him again? And a Sherlock Holmes who gives in to the softer emotions and his neglected ‘transport’. A man who finally drops his facade to accept love, romance and sex in his life?

The detective and his doctor who, at long last, leave their crime scene and have dinner with each other (fulfill their desire) at a lovely Chinese (emotional) restaurant. :)))

More about pairs:  Things coming in pairs   Couples & Pairs   Double oh 7 - Bond Air is go

I leave you to your own deductions. Thanks @callie-ariane​ for the scripts. 

December, 2019

[justlightthefirstspark]

United vs Chelsea - Conti Cup Semi Final - 29/01/2020

So the line up and bench for this one was interesting. Aimee Palmer was cup tied for this one, having already lined out for Sheffield United earlier in the season, Ella Toone is currently serving a 3 game suspension following a (questionable) red card vs Spurs, and both Kirsty Hanson and Leah Galton are out injured, which led to a very sparse bench, and pretty much the same XI as vs City. Lauren James started in place of Jane Ross, which was very clearly a good idea.

First half:

This game was a little cagey to start with, but ultimately a lot better than Saturday’s showing vs City. LJ had a decent shot around 6 mins, after some great build work from Groenen.

Abbie’s constant back passes to Earps returned, as did my anxiety. To be honest, Earps never looks completely comfortable to be on the receiving end of back passes so I don’t understand why the majority of that back 4 insist on playing that way so often?

Aside from those back passes, I though Abbie had a really good game. At least until she was forced off injured deep into the second half. She played an absolute stormer from the first whistle, and she was literally everywhere. Had a decent chance to get the first goal too around the 25 minute mark, very unfortunate to have that header go straight at Telford. She really, really redeemed herself after that performance vs City at the weekend.

‘27 - some Wales on Wales crime. Sophie Ingle booked for an almighty challenge on Hayley Ladd. Fair enough, the way Hayley fired herself into Ingle may have made it look more than it was. Entertaining tho. I’m also gonna take this opportunity to confess that I may be a little bit (a lot) in love with Hayley Ladd. I gotta be honest, I didn’t really know much about her before she signed in the summer, but she’s really, really great. I feel like she’s kinda underrated a little bit? Anyway, I genuinely don’t think this girl feels any pressure, like at all. A little bit like LJ I guess. She just gets her head down and does her job - calm and cool 100% of the time. I would very much like her to stay forever. I’m definitely gonna have to start watching more of this Wales team aren’t I?

‘34 - Earps with a cracking save. I feel like she’s more of a shot stopper than anything else, her distribution can be a little off sometimes, but she did really well to deny Chelsea there.

I think James and Arnot linked up quite well last night, especially around the 40 minute mark, unfortunately Lizzie was called just offside. She’s really impressed me (whenever she gets a shot) this season tbh, I hope she manages to get herself in the XI more often from now on.

‘42 - Jess Sigsworth pulling double shifts again. She’s constantly down around that back four, helping out and sometimes doing other people’s jobs for them and I’m kinda terrified that she’s gonna run herself into a brick wall at some stage? Like I think it’s fairly clear that we need to reinforce and add depth and quality defensively but I also think it’s pretty clear that Jess isn’t the answer to that particular problem, as impressive as her drive and her work rate is.

‘43 - United should have been clear and away on the counter there. There was an earlier challenge from Ladd (I’m pretty sure) that the ref took an age to make up her mind on, and by the time she decided to call it back, Groenen (again, I’d have to rewatch to be 100% certain) was up and over the halfway line on the break. Annoying af.

Halftime:

Tbh I thought United did really well to not have conceded and to still be in the game at the half. The first half as a whole was pretty decent, Chelsea ultimately had the better chances and were the slightly stronger team. I just wish we could have taken the few chances we had in the first half and made something from them, Telford isn’t the world’s best keeper and I feel like we could have tested her more and I was kinda disappointed we didn’t.

Second half:

‘47 - a fairly decent (surprisingly. It’s no secret we’re pretty piss poor at set pieces) from Zelem resulted in Amy heading just over, which hurt my soul. (I wanted her to score so bad youse have no idea)

‘52 - Arnot had a decent chance, and was 100% in cause Telford came about 82739 miles off her line, but unfortunately it was cleared away. (Sidenote: I HATE when keepers come off their line and out of their box like that, even opposition keepers. It just really shits me out. Anyway)

‘53 - a decent Chelsea opportunity goes wide. I saw somewhere (twitter probably) that it took a deflection, but I’d have to rewatch to be certain. FA Player get your shit together and upload the game so I can double check challenge 🙄

The game really started to come to life around the 50 minute mark. Both teams had decent chances within about a minute of each other, and United’s intensity really stepped up - they came out guns blazing in the second. Both teams pressing and passing really cleaned up around this time too.

‘61 - decent chance for Sigsworth. Angle was just too tight, but I think the build up was massively overworked. She passed it off the Zelem who held it for a little too long imo, before sending it back to Jess who lashed it into the side netting. Think Jess could have made something of it first time but hey, what’s done is done now.

Game started to get a little scrappy heading into the last 20 mins - back to the rushed and mismatched and intercepted passes of the first half.

‘70 - Chelsea free kick saved well by Earps.

‘71 - Goal - Chelsea. Really tight angle, just about squeezed home. Really good work from Mjelde in hindsight but I feel like Earps could have saved that one. I hate to blame her entirely but she really should have done better with closing that one down.

‘72 - almost an instant response from United. LJ had a fantastic chance to equalise but unfortunately scorched it over the bar. I’m not gonna lie, I expected a little better from her there, but I understand the urgency.

‘73 - pretty soft yellow for Sigsworth

‘74 - Ross 🔁 Arnot.

Seemed like all the wind was sucked out of United after that goal, approaching the 80 minute mark. Most of that intensity and urgency was still kinda there and evident in small bursts, but was mostly lacking.

‘80 - United forced into a change. Harris (don’t talk to me) 🔁 McManus. Abbie took a bit of a blow around 20 minutes in, committing a challenge she was ultimately booked for. Fair play to her, she played through it, but she was definitely struggling for a while there. Apparently she was on crutches after the game, so I hope it’s nothing too serious. Also interested to see what Casey does with that back 4 if she’s out for a while. Amy obviously goes back in and CB but it would appear Martha is higher than Ökvist in the pecking order, which is annoying. I get that Casey is more defensive minded and might not want to play two more attacking FB’s at once (Ökvist & Smith) but Martha... 🤐

‘84 - James had a great ball in that forced a corner that - you guessed it - nothing came of

‘85 - Earps had a great block to deny Chelsea a second (and really and truly kill me off)

‘88 - Harris decides to try her luck from a little way out. It was a decent shot to be fair, given the circumstances, just couldn’t get the dip it needed and never really troubled Telford on it’s way over the bar.

4 minutes at the end of the 90 but United couldn’t get anything to stick, which was massively unfortunate.

Two semi final defeats in a row is absolutely gut wrenching, and very hard to take, but last night taught me a lot about this team. I personally thought that this game was miles better and such an improvement on Arsenal away last season. They were much better all round, in every position than last weekend vs City. To come so close against the 3 best teams in the league 5 times now and walk away with nothing is hard, and I feel so bad for those girls. They give their all everytime they step out on that pitch, and they deserved more. This week in particular. Seeing them all in literal bits at the final whistle nearly broke me tbh.

But it’s becoming more glaringly apparent as the season goes on that we are in desperate need of a more clinical, stone blood killer up top. I’d also be open to giving Mikalen a run in goal to prove herself - I think Earps has been a bit off lately.

Galton and Hanson were massively missed last night, and I think we could have done with Toone as well, but oh well.

I had my issues with the ref as well last night, I have to say. I thought she handled the knocks and (most of) the bookings correctly, as well as the penalty shout (which was not a penalty, sorry Jess) but she missed a clear foul on Jackie (59 mins) as well as a clear tug on Arnot (64 mins) in the second half. I also thought LJ was very lucky to get away with just a yellow for her foul on Ingle at the end of the first half, looked a little more like a red to me 😬

Hopefully Galton will be back for Sunday - she absolutely tore Reading to shreds the last time out and I would very much like to see more of that 🔥, but I’m kinda worried about that midfield trio too. The last thing we need is three defeats on the bounce, but they must be dyinggg cause they literally never, ever stop.

I know this one is a little later than usual and the format is slightly different too, but I was watching the men (for some reason) as well, and it was kinda hard to keep track of two games at once lol. Plus I just wasn’t really in the mood to try and to this last night. Also - if anyone has critiques or corrections or questions about my opinions or anything else pls don’t hesitate to drop them in my ask and I’ll edit things and answer whatever as best as I can ✌🏽

[jungleindierock]

Jungle Indie Rock - Time Machine - Vol.2

Well here is volume two of the Time Machine Playlist, 100 mixed tracks from any genre, any year!! You will maybe hear something new on here and then investigate the artists back catalogue!! Even now i am still discoving bands / artists from the past, that i have missed, or maybe is my taste in music is changing, whatever the reason, just play this, share it but most of all enjoy it !!

Tracklist

Dick Dale And His Del-Tones - Misirlou

Pennywise - Bro Hymn

Bob Dylan - Knockin' On Heaven's Door

Pat Benatar - Hit Me With Your Best Shot

The Yardbirds - Heart Full Of Soul

Wall Of Voodoo - Mexican Radio

Editors - Munich

David Bowie - Modern Love

Interpol - If You Really Love Nothing

New Order - Age Of Consent

Vampire Weekend - A-Punk

Bruce Springsteen - Born To Run

Soundgarden - Black Hole Sun

The Rakes -1989

Garbage - Stupid Girl

Kings Of Leon - Molly's Chambers

Arthur Brown - Fire

Roxy Music - Love Is The Drug

Eddie And The Hot Rods - Do Anything You Wanna Do

The Animals - We Gotta Get Out Of This Place

Bob Marley And The Wailers - Jamming

Florence + The Machine - Dog Days Are Over

Morrissey - The First Of The Gang To Die

Helmet - Unsung

Neil Young And Crazyhorse - My My, Hey Hey (Out Of The Blue)

Electric Light Orchestra - Livin' Thing

The Temptaions - Papa Was A Rolling Stone

Ram Jam - Black Betty

Ssimon And Garfunkel - The Boxer

Nena - 99 Luftballons

Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar On Me

Whitesnake - Here I Go Again

Howlin' Wolf - Smokestack Lighnin'

Johnny Kidd And The Pirates - Please Don't Touch

The Mock Turltes - Can You Dig It?

The Racontuers - Steady As She Goes

The Holloways - Generator

Ladyhawke - My Delirium

Marc Cohen - Walking In Memphis

Ini Kamoze - Here Comes The Hotstepper

Joan Osborne - One Of Us

The Godfathers - Birth, School , Work, Death

Echo And The Bunnymen - The Cutter

The Gun Club - Sex Beast

Bobby "Blue" Bland - Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City

Duane Eddy - Rebel Rouser

George Jones - White Lightning

Otis Redding - (Sitting On) The Dock Of The Bay

Jefferson Airplane - White Rabbit

Pink Floyd - See Emily Play

The Bees - A Minha Menina

Queens Of The Stone Age - Feel Good Hit Of The Summer

I Am Kloot - To You

Super Furry Animals - Juxtaposed With U

Hot Hot Heat - Bandages

The Cult - She Sell Sanctuary

Nirvana - Love Buzz

The Housemartins - Happy Hour

Sonic Youth - Teen Age Roit

Kraftwerk - Pocket Calcultor

Bow Wow Wow - I Want Candy

The Pretenders - Kid

Peter Tosh - Stepping Razor

Max Romeo - War Ina Babylon

Them Crooked Vultutres - New Fang

Clinic - Welcome

Radkey - Basement

The Nips - Gabrielle

The The  - Armageddon Days (Are Here Again)

Woody Guthrie - Tear The Facists Down

Richard Thompson - 1952 Vincent Black Lightning

Badly Drawn Boy - Silent Sigh

Lou Reed - Dirty Blvd.

Mekons - Where Were You

Kirsty MacColl - Walking Down Madison

The Blue Aeroplanes - Colour Me

The Von Bondies - C'mon C'mon

The Undertones - Here Comes the Summer

The 101ers - Sweet Revenge

Wilson Pickett - Mustang Sally

The Monkees - I'm A Beliver

Small Faces - Tin Soldier

Stiff Little Fingers - Tin Soldiers

Patrick Fitzgerald - Safety Pin Stuck In My Heart For You

Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Maps

Band Of Horses - The Funeral

Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing

No Doubt - Don't Speak

The Ting Tings - That's Not My Name

The Fratellis - Whistle For The Choir

Sleeper - Sale Of The Century

The Zombies - She's Not There

Roy Orbison - Oh, Pretty Woman

Darwin Deez - Radar Detector

10,000 Maniacs - My Mother The War

Fine Young Cannibals - She Drives Me Crazy

Aztec Camera - Oblivious

Love - Seven And Seven Is

Johnny Thunders - You Can't Put Your Arms Around A Memory

The Smiths - Hand In Glove

[tabloidtoc]

National Enquirer, March 11

Cover: Princess Meghan Markle’s Secret Psych Report 

Page 3: Katy Perry refuses to marry Orlando Bloom until she’s pregnant 

Page 4: Miranda Lambert’s marriage will only last a New York minute 

Page 5: Johnny Depp spotted with two new women in Serbia, Justin Theroux moves on with hot model Brooks Nader

Page 6: Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt have been feuding in the 25 years following Interview With the Vampire, fading stars John Travolta and Kirstie Alley are reuniting to reignite their careers 

Page 7: Mick Jagger finally ready to settle down with baby mama Melanie Hamrick, Sally Field ditching Hollywood to rediscover her roots in France 

Page 8: Turpin family atrocity one year later 

Page 10: Hot Shots -- Kate Walsh, Hugh Jackman, Billie Lourd 

Page 11: Will Smith is nervous over wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s announcement that she’ll discuss their open marriage on her chat show 

Page 12: Straight Shuter -- George Stephanopoulos is playing Cupid for Debra Messing, Alicia Keys impressed TV executives as host of the Grammys and that may land her a show of her own, Diane Keaton, Jamie Foxx flipped out over gray hairs in his beard and refused to perform at an event until they were covered up, Andy Cohen partied up a storm at a West Hollywood gay bar days before his son Benjamin was born 

Page 13: Ben Affleck recruits Tom Brady as his life coach 

Page 14: True Crime 

Page 16: Inside Saddam Hussein’s NYC torture chamber

Page 17: Convicted sex offender Anthony Weiner is in a Bronx halfway house and already rubbing people the wrong way, inked-up rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine thinks he can hide in witness protection after testifying against drug-dealing thugs 

Page 18: Real Life 

Page 20: Cover Story -- Royal psych report bombshell -- crazed Meghan Markle close to meltdown 

Page 22: Pamela Anderson’s summer wedding with soccer stud Adil Rami, Teresa Giudice has been caught canoodling with a young hunk while her husband of 19 years rots behind bars 

Page 24: Julia Robert looked downright homely without makeup running errands in LA, Paris Jackson spotted with a 30-day sobriety chip from Narcotics Anonymous, Dolly Parton is being targeted by a fan feared to be hellbent on stabbing her to death 

Page 26: Sultry Kathleen Turner spills sex secrets about Michael Douglas and Jack Nicholson, legendary astronaut Buzz Aldrin is warring with his kids over control of his finances 

Page 30: Ryan Seacrest ends smokescreen romance with Shayna Taylor, scorned Khloe Kardashian’s revenge makeover of face and body work after Tristan Thompson walks, Hollywood Hookups -- NBA legend Alonzo Mourning heads toward heated $70 million divorce, Lady Gaga calls off her engagement to Christian Carino 

Page 32: Jennifer Garner was a poetry prodigy 

Page 34: How to set up an emergency fund 

Page 36: Red Carpet Stars & Stumbles -- Lindsey Vonn, Delilah Hamlin, Jake Gyllenhaal, Alison Brie 

Page 38: Health Watch -- Depression ages the brain 

Page 42: Split Personalities -- Can you identify the two celebrities merged together without checking the tags? 

Page 45: Spot the Differences -- the cast of The Big Bang Theory on The Ellen DeGeneres Show 

[urbanenemy]

5/13 新入荷リスト

À LA CARTE  Radio / You're still my fantasy ALBATROSS  Darlin' / The Band Played On BRAM TCHAIKOVSKY  I'm The One That's Leaving / Amelia CHORDS  SO FAR AWAY LP CHRIS RAINBOW  Living in the world today / Middleman CLAUDJA BARRY  Down By The Water / Forget About You DANCER  S/T LP DANGEROUS GIRLS  Man in the glass / MO75 DAVID BOWIE  Rebel Rebel / Queen Bitch DR. FEELGOOD  She's A Windup / Hi-Rise EDISON LIGHTHOUSE  It's Up To You Petula / Let's Make It Up ELVIS COSTELLO AND THE ATTRACTIONS  Oliver's Army / My Funny Valentine ELVIS COSTELLO AND THE ATTRACTIONS  (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea / You Belong To Me FASTEN SEAT BELT  SO REAL LP FRUITS OF PASSION  No More Tears / Nothing But A Prayer GIRL SCOUTS  I don't want to be a zombie / Hometown girl GIRL TALK  Falling for you / Falling for you (Instrumental) GRAHAM PARKER AND THE RUMOUR  Hold Back The Night / (Let Me Get) Sweet On You / White Honey (Live) / Soul Shoes (Live) HARPO  Horoscope / Jessica JACKSON BROWNE  Somebody's Baby / The Crow On The Cradle JEEP  Wild rover / Lark in the darl JEFF HILL  I want you to dance with me / Feel like loving you JIMMY JIMMY  HERE IN THE LIGHT LP JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS  I Love Rock'n Roll / Love Is Pain JOE JACKSON  Is She Really Going Out With Him ? / You Got The Fever KATRINA AND THE WAVES  Que te quiero / Machine gun Smith KENNY  THE SOUND OF SUPER K LP KEY  FIT ME IN LP KIRSTY MACCOLL  Walking Down Madison / One Good Thing LAUGHING DOGS  MEET THEIR MAKERS LP LE ROCK  Le Rock / Another Bottle Of Wine LYN TODD  S/T LP MAGAZINE  Rhythm of cruelty / T.V. Baby MONTROSE  Space Station Number 5 / Good Rockin' Tonight NICK HEYWARD  Blue Hat For A Blue Day / Love At The Door PATTI SMITH GROUP  Frederick / Fire Of Unknown Origin PAUL KENDRICK  Hollywood Nights / Suicide Drive PINKEES  Danger Games / Keep On Loving You PINUPS  Song on the radio / My My My PIN-UPS  Wild In The Streets / That's How Love POLLY BROWN  Do You Believe In Love At First Sight / Shot Down In Flames PUBLIC IMAGE LTD.  Flowers Of Romance / Home Is Where The Heart Is ROCKIN' HORSE  Biggest Gossip In Town / Oh Carol, I'm So Sad ROD DEMICK & IAN GOMM  I'm In A Heartache / Missing You RUBETTES  Little Darling / Miss Goodie Two Shoes SHAUN CASSIDY  Hard Love / She's Right SHAUN CASSIDY  Our Night / Right Before Your Skies SHAUN CASSIDY  Be My Baby / It's Too Late SHOES  BLACK VINYL SHOES LP SLIK  Forever And Ever / Again My Love SNAPPER  Only Love Can Make It / Crying STRAWBERRY SWITCHBLADE  Since Yesterday / By The Sea TEENS  TEENS & JEANS & ROCK'N'ROLL LP TIM MOORE  When You Close Your Eyes / Aviation Man TOURISTS  I Only Want To Be With You / Summers Night WAVES  SHOCK HORROR  LP YIPES!!  Darlin' / Heartbreak Again V/A  A MANCHESTER COLLECTION LP V/A  BOUQUET OF STEEL LP V/A  L.A. IN LP

[books-in-a-storm]

Snowflake Book Review Master List N-Z

N:

Nothing But a Dare- Molly O'Hare

Not Your Hero-Anna Brooks

Nanny and the Beast-Georgia Le Carre

North Ridge-Karina Halle❤

Wild Card(North Ridge #1)

Maverick(North Ridge #2)

Hot Shot(North Ridge #3)

North Star-Tracey Ward

Knockout(North Star #1)

Brawler(North Star #2)

O:

Over the Fence- Melanie Moreland

One Night-Jodi Ellen Malpas❤

Promised(One Night #1)

Denied(One Night #2)

Unveiled(One Night #3)

Out of the Cage- Lane Hart

Cain(Out of the Cage #1)

P:

Poles Apart-Kirsty Moseley

Predators MC-Jamie Begley

Riot(Predators MC #1)

Stand Off(Predators MC #2)

Hostage(Predators MC #3)

The Powers That Be- Harper Bentley

Gable(The Powers That Be #1)

Zeke(The Powers That Be #2)

Loch(The Powers That Be #3)

Q:

R:

Reed’s Reckoning- Ahren Sanders

Revved to the Maxx-Melanie Moreland

Real-Katy Evens

Real(Real #1)

Mine(Real #2)

Remy(Real #3)

Rogue(Real #4)

Riggs Brothers-Julie Kriss

Drive Me Wild(Riggs Brothers #1)

Take Me Down(Riggs Brothers #2)

Work Me Up(Riggs Brothers #3)

Make Me Beg(Riggs Brothers #4)

Real Love-Jessica Lemmon

Eye Candy(Real Love #1)

Arm Candy(Real Love #2)

Rescue Me-Debbie Burns

A New Leash on Love(Rescue Me #1)

Sit, Stay, Love(Rescue Me #2)

My Forever Home(Rescue Me #3)

Redemption-Sarah Castille

Against the Ropes(Redemption #1)

In Your Corner(Redemption #2)

Full Contact(Redemption #3)

The Ride-Megan O'Brien ❤

Cole(The Ride #1)

Sal (The Ride #2)

Axel (The Ride #3)

Ryker(The Ride #4)

Cal(The Ride #5)

The Rule Breakers-Jennifer Blackwood❤

The Rule Book(The Rule Breakers #1)

The Rule Maker(The Rule Breakers #2)

Ravage MC-Ryan Michele

Ravage Me(Ravage MC #1)

Seduce Me(Ravage MC #2)

Consume Me(Ravage MC #3)

Inflame Me(Ravage MC #4)

Captivate Me(Ravage MC #5)

Rocky Mountain K9 Unit-Katie Ruggle

Run to Ground(Rocky Mountain K9 Unit #1)

On the Chase(Rocky Mountain K9 Unit #2)

Survive the Night(Rocky Mountain K9 Unit #3)

Through the Fire(Rocky Mountain K9 Unit #4)

Reapers MC- Elizabeth Knox

Blackjack(Reapers MC #1)

Here Kitty, Kitty(Reapers MC #2)

Booger(Reapers MC #3)

Raven Riders-Laura Kaye

Ride Hard(Raven Riders #1)

Ride Rough(Raven Riders #2)

S:

Since Drew-J. Nathan

Secret Billionaire Baby Daddy-Ember Flint

Stuck with You-Nikki Mays

Sugar Baby Beautiful- J.J. McAvoy

Smith Brothers-Sherilee Gray❤

Mountain Man(Smith Brothers #1)

Wild Man(Smith Brothers #2)

Search and Rescue-Katie Ruggle❤  

On His Watch(Search and Rescue 0.5)

Hold Your Breath(Search and Rescue #1)

Fan the Flames(Search and Rescue #2)

Gone Too Deep(Search and Rescue #3)

In Safe Hands(Search and Rescue #4)

After the End(Search and Rescue #4.5)

Second Chance-Jessica Lemmon❤

Bringing Home the Bad Boy(Second Chance #1)

Rescuing the Bad Boy(Second Chance #2)

A Bad Boy for Christmas(Second Chance #3)

Return of the Bad Boy(Second Chance #4)

Sons of Templar MC-Anne Malcom

Making the Cut(Sons of Templar MC #1)

Firestorm(Sons of Templar MC #2)

Outside the Lines(Sons of Templar MC #2.5)

Out of the Ashes(Sons of Templar MC #3)

South Island PD-Ranae Rose❤

Dark Blue (South Island PD #1)

Past Midnight(South Island PD #2)

Stage Dive-Kylie Scott

Lick(Stage Dive #1)

Play(Stage Dive #2)

Lead(Stage Dive #3)

Deep(Stage Dive #4)

St. Luke’s Docuseries-Max Monroe❤

Dr. OB(St. Luke’s Docuseries #1)

Dr. ER(St. Luke’s Docuseries #2)

Dr. NEURO(St. Luke’s Docuseries #3)

Spartan Riders MC -J.C. Valentine

Grit(Spartan Riders MC #1)

Mettle(Spartan Riders MC #2)

Vigor(Spartan Riders MC #3)

BRASH(Spartan Riders MC #4)

Cocky(Spartan Riders MC #5)

Savage Brothers MC-Jordan Marie

Breaking Dragon(Savage Brothers MC #1)

Saving Dancer(Savage Brothers MC #2)

Loving Nicole(Savage Brothers MC #3)

Small Town Romance-Vanessa Vale

Montana Fire(Small Town Romance #1)

Montana Ice(Small Town Romance #2)

Montana Heat(Small Town Romance #3)

Montana Wild(Small Town Romance #4)

Stark International -J. Kenner

Say My Name(Stark International #1)

On My Knees(Stark International #2)

Under My Skin(Stark International #3)

Surrender- Ahren Sanders

Surrendering(Surrender #1)

Surviving(Surrender #2)

Stumbling Through Life- Molly O'Hare❤

Stumbling Into Him(Stumbling Through Life #1)

Stumbling Into Forever(Stumbling Through Life #2)

Stumbling into the Holidays(Stumbling Through Life #3)

Souls of Bedlam MC- Ainsley Summer

Hawk(Souls of Bedlam MC #1)

Rage(Souls of Bedlam MC #2)

T:

Teased by Fire-Molly O'Hare

Tone Deaf-Olivia Rivers

Trick-Laramie Briscoe

Trails of Sin-Pam Godwin

Knotted(Trails of Sin #1)

Thorn Tattoo Studio-Leslie North

Rose(Thorn Tattoo Studio #1)

This Man-Jodi Ellen Malpas

This Man(This Man #1)

Beneath This Man(This Man #2)

This Man Confessed(This Man #3)

U:

Until Harry- L.A. Casey

Unruly-Cora Brent

Ultimate-Lori Foster

No Limits(Ultimate #1)

Holding Strong(Ultimate #2)

Tough Love(Ultimate #3)

Underground Kings-Aurora Rose Reynolds

Assumption(Underground Kings #1)

Obligation(Underground Kings #2)

Distraction(Underground Kings #3)

V:

Vested Interest-Melanie Moreland

Bentley(Vested Interest #1)

Aiden(Vested Interest #2)

W:

The Werewolf Tycoon’s Baby- Celia Kyle

Warnings & Wildfires-Autumn Jones Lake

Why I’m Yours- S. Moose &  C.A. Harms

Why It’s Real- S. Moose, C.A. Harms

The Whiskeys-Melissa Foster

True Blue(The Whiskeys #1)

Truly, Madly, Whiskey(The Whiskeys #2)

Driving Whiskey Wild(The Whiskeys #3)

Wicked Whiskey Love(The Whiskeys #4)

White House-Katy Evens❤

Mr. President(White House #1)

Commander in Chief(White House #2)

Worth the Fight-Sidney Halston

Against the Cage(Worth the Fight #1)

Full Contact(Worth the Fight #2)

Below the Belt(Worth the Fight #3)

Laid Out(Worth the Fight #4)

X:

Y:

You First-Stephanie Fournet

Z:

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[imagekeepr]

IN MUSIC BANNED

*** VIDEOSS A "A Day in the Life" – The Beatles (1967) ... BBC - suggestive line, "..we’d love to turn you on..” "A Pair of Brown Eyes" - The Pougues ... BBC's Top of the Pops - a music video ban "A Rose and a Baby Ruth" – George Hamilton IV (1956) ... BBC - thought to be advertising, although the candy bar Baby Ruth was not sold in the UK "A Russian Love Song" – The Goons (1957) ... BBC - ridicules the cold war "A Theme from the Threepenny Opera (Mack the Knife)" – Louis Armstrong (1956) ... banned by: NYC radio, BBC - bloodthirsty words *** "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" - Procol Harum (1967) ... Top Of The Pops - the usage of Vietnam War newsreel footage. "A Worried Man" – The Kingston Trio (1959) ... BBC - didn’t like the word “closet” being used for “cupboard”. "A-huggin' and A-chalkin'" – Johnny Mercer (1946) ... BBC /USA - offensive to fat people ** "All For You" - Janet Jackson (2001) ... Singapore - lyrics to 'Would You Mind', were too sexually explicit and not acceptable to their society "Anarchy in the UK" - Sex Pistols (1976) ... BBC - banned following their controversial appearance on the TV news programme, Today. "Annie Had A Baby" - Hank Ballard & The Midnighters (1954) ... banned for radio play by the FCC. overtly sexual lyrics "Annie's Aunt Fannie" - Hank Ballard & The Midnighters (1954) ... banned for radio play by the FCC. overtly sexual lyrics "Angels in the Sky" – The Crew-Cuts (1955) ... BBC - Thought too offensive by the head of religious broadcasting "Answer Me" – Frankie Laine (1953) ... BBC - objection by head of religious broadcasting as a "sentimental mockery of Christian prayer" "Armchair Anarchist" - Kingmaker (1992) ... BBC/others - offensive lyrics "Bomb the idiots" and "Viva Dynamite" ** "As Nasty As They Wanna Be" (1989 album) - 2 Live Crew ... USA - Southern District of Florida ruled that the album was legally obscene. B "Baby Got Back" - Sir Mix-A-Lot (1992) ... MTV - briefly banned the outrageous video about women with big butts, and men who like them. "Baby, Let Me Follow You Down" – Bob Dylan (1962) ... BBC - objection by head of religious broadcasting "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) - Cher () ... BBC - banned during Gulf War "Baubles, Bangles and Beads" – Kirby Stone Four (1958) ... BBC - "pop" version of classical piece, Alexander Borodin's String Quartet in D "Be Prepared" – Tom Lehrer (1953) ... BBC - sexually suggestive "Beep Beep" – The Playmates (1958) ... BBC - the mention of Cadillac and Nash Rambler considered advertising, also promoted dangerous driving. "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!" - The Beatles ... BBC - the phrase "Henry the Horse", contains two common slang terms for heroin. "Big 6, Big 7,Big 8, 10 etc" - Judge Dredd (1972-75) ... BBC - sexual references and swear words. "Big Boys Bickering" - Paul McCartney ... BBC - overtly political message "Bitch" - The Rolling Stones ... many radio stations - sexual content and outrageous title. "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" – Ella Fitzgerald (1958) ... BBC - content where considered objectionable. "Be Chrool To Your Scuel" - Twisted Sister (1985) ... MTV - banned the video for excessive violence and gore "Blurred Lines" - Robin Thicke (2013) ... YouTube - banned the music video featuring nude models. (a new video was shot with clothed models) "Bobby Brown" - Frank Zappa (1979) ... USA - sexually explicit lyrics "Bring The Boys Home" - Freda Payne (1971) ... American Forces Network - fear that it would "give aid and comfort to the enemy" "Body Language" - Queen (1982) ... MTV ... music video blatantly sexy and too racey "Boom Bang-a-Bang" – Lulu (1969) ... BBC - banned during Gulf War "Burn My Candle" – Shirley Bassey (1956) ... BBC - risqué connotations C "(Celebrate) The Day After You" – The Blow Monkeys and Curtis Mayfield (1987) ... Australia, BBC Can't Stand Losing You - The Police (1978) ... BBC - morbid content (teenager who commits suicide) Cardiac Arrest - Madness (1981) ... BBC - lyrical content, "gasping for the hot air, but the chest pain it won't go" etc "Charlie Brown" – The Coasters (1959) ... BBC - the "disgusting, delinquent word" spitball "Come Together" – The Beatles (1970) ... BBC - product placement with the lyrics "He shoot Coca-Cola" "Come Again" – Au Pairs (1981) BBC ... refers to orgasms "Cop Killer" - Body Count (1992) ... USA / New Zealand - vile messages and promoting anti-police sentiment. ”Cortez The Killer” - Neil Young (1975) ... some Spanish speaking countries/stations - criticism of one of their national heroes "Cradle Song (Brahms' Lullaby)" – Frank Sinatra (1944) ... BBC - disrespectful to classical music "Croce di Oro (Cross of Gold)" – Joan Regan (1955) ... BBC - objection by head of religious broadcasting as sentimentalisation of religion "Crazy Horses" - The Osmonds (1972) ... South Africa - "horses" is a slang term for heroin there, so it was thought to be referring to drugs. "Crying in the Chapel" – Lee Lawrence (1953) ... BBC - objection by head of religious broadcasting because it was "nauseating". "Cuddle Me" – Ted Heath ft Dennis Lotis (1954) ... BBC - lewd and suggestive D "Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover" - Sophie B. Hawkins (1992) ... MTV - rejected the original version of the video on grounds of erotic content. "Danny Boy" – Conway Twitty (1959) ... BBC - Conway Twitty holds the distinction of having recorded the only version of “Danny Boy” to have been banned! "Deep in the Heart of Texas" – Bing Crosby and Woody Herman (1942) ... BBC - too infectious "Devil Woman" - Marty Robbins ... Eire - adulterous theme ** "Devils and Dust" - Bruce Springsteen (2005 album) ... Starbucks, USA - concerns about adult content and his stances on corporate politics "Diggin' My Potatoes" – Lonnie Donegan (1954) ... BBC - lyrics not suitable "Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead" - Judy Garland ... BBC - found it disrespectful when a Facebook campaign and other anti-Thatcher camps tried do make the song a No.1 hit after the sad death of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher. "Dinner with Drac" – John Zacherle (1958) ... BBC - lyrics considered despicable "Don't Let's Be Beastly to the Germans" – Noël Coward (1943) BBC ... WWII reminder of Germany "Don't Stop (Wiggle Wiggle)" - The Outhere Brothers ... BBC / others - shockingly explicit "Disarm" - Smashing Pumpkins (1994) BBC ... banned the song from appearing on Top of the Pops, because of the lyric "cut that little child". E "Ebeneezer Goode" – The Shamen (1992) ... BBC - drug fuelled song, "Eezer Goode..." in the chorus sounds like E's are good. "Ebony Eyes" – The Everly Brothers (1961) ... BBC - death song, too morbid. "Eight Miles High - The Byrds () ... USA - drug connotations in its lyrics. ** "Electric Ladyland" - Jimi Hendrix Experience (1968 album) ... many retail stores - the cover depicted nineteen nude women lounging in front of a black background. "Eve of Destruction" – Barry McGuire (1965) ... BBC - on the restricted list, for its bombast; USA - "it was an aid to the enemy in Vietnam" F "F--k tha Police" - N.W.A (1988) ... USA / other countries - encouraged violence against, and disrespect for, law enforcement officers. "Fairytale of New York" – The Pogues ft Kirsty MacColl (1987) - BBC/UK MTV - banned the words "faggot" and "slut" "Fat Bottomed Girls" - Queen (1978) ... Shops and Stores - the cover featured a nude woman riding a bicycle; the new version was the same image with panties drawn over the woman. "Feel Good Hit Of The Summer" - Queens of the Stone Age (2000) ... many radio stations / Wal-Mart - the lyrics list drugs: nicotine, valium, vicodin, ecstasy, marijuana, alcohol and cocaine "French Kiss" – Lil Louis (1989) ... BBC - too much heavy breathing G "Gimme a Pigfoot (And a Bottle of Beer)" – Bessie Smith (1933) ... BBC - unsuitable content "Girl Don't Come" - Sandie Shaw (1964) ... Because of this song although it reached number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100, Sandy was unable to do US promotion – including a Shindig! appearance scheduled for March – due to the U.S. Federation of TV and Radio Artists refusing her a US work permit "Give Ireland Back to the Irish" – Wings (1972) ... BBC - political, references to Northern Ireland. "Glad to Be Gay" – Tom Robinson Band (1978) ... BBC - refernces to the gay community "Gloomy Sunday" – Billie Holiday (1941) ... BBC - just.. bad taste! "God Bless the Child" – Billie Holiday (1942) ... BBC - unsuitable for broadcast because of its title - prayers in popular music were not allowed. "God Only Knows" - The Beach Boys (1966) ... Some USA radio stations - deemed as blasphamy having a pop song with God in the title. Because of this, it was released as the B-side of "Wouldn't It Be Nice" in the United States. In other countries, "God Only Knows" was the single's A-side. "God Save the Queen" – Sex Pistols (1977) ... BBC - vulgar and offensive Goodbye Earl - Dixie Chicks (1999) ... Some radio stations - stirred controversy for its take on spousal abuse and banned by several male radio programmers. "Great Balls of Fire" - Jerry Lee Lewis () ... Some radio stations - sexual innuendoes "Green Jeans" – The Flee-Rekkers (1960) ... BBC - mutilation of the classics, "distortion of melody, harmony and rhythm" "Greensleeves" – The Beverley Sisters (1956) ... BBC - mutilation of the classics, "distortion of melody, harmony and rhythm" "Guess Things Happen That Way" – Johnny Cash (1958) ... BBC - objected to by head of religious broadcasting "Gypsy Roadhog - Slade (1977) ... BBC - references to drugs H "Hall Of The Mountain King" - Nero & The Gladiators (1961) ... BBC - the banning of pop versions of classical tunes policy. "Have a Whiff on Me" – Mungo Jerry (1971) ... BBC - drug references "Hard Headed Woman" – Elvis Presley (1958) ... BBC - religious theme, BUT it could be played, only with special permission "He" – Al Hibbler/Robert Earl (1955) ... BBC - objected to by the head of religious broadcasting as being solely for commercial gain. "He Bought My Soul At Calvary" - Jo Stafford (1951) ... BBC - objection by head of religious broadcasting as a 'misguided' presentation of the Gospel "Hi, Hi, Hi" – Wings (1972) ... BBC - explicit sexual lyrics "High Class Baby" – Cliff Richard and the Drifters (1958) ... BBC - considered to be advertising Cadillac cars "Hold My Hand" – Don Cornell (1954) ... BBC - objection by head of religious broadcasting, a girlfriend cannot be compared to the "kingdom of heaven" **"Holy Wood (In The Shadow Of The Valley Of Death)" - Marilyn Manson (2000 album) ... many retail stores - refused to stock the album, the cover art, depicting Manson on a crucifix "Homosapien" - Pete Shelley (1982) ... BBC - banned because of the line "Homo superior in my interior" "Honey Hush" – The Rock and Roll Trio/Johnny Burnette (1956) ... BBC - sexual lyrics and promotes violence. "Honey Love" – Dennis Lotis (1954) ... BBC - objection by head of religious broadcasting, lewd and suggestive "Honeycomb" – Jimmie Rodgers (1957) ... BBC - objection by head of religious broadcasting "Honky Tonk Angel" - Cliff Richard (1975) ... Cliff found out a "honky tonk angel" was a hooker he withdrew the record. "(How Little It Matters) How Little We Know" – Frank Sinatra (1956) ... BBC - objection by head of religious broadcasting, lewd and suggestive "House Of The Rising Sun" - Josh White ... BBC - lyrics about prostitution I "I Am the Walrus" – The Beatles (1967) "I Can't Control Myself" – The Troggs (1966) ... BBC - sexual reference "I Hear the Angels Singing" – Frankie Laine (1954) "I Leaned on a Man" – Connie Francis (1957) "I Want To Be Evil" – Eartha Kitt (1953) ... BBC - title and content where considered objectionable. "I Want You to Be My Baby" – Annie Ross (1956) "I Want Your Sex" - George Michael (1987) ... BBC - banned between the hours of 5:50am-9pm "I Went to Your Wedding" – Spike Jones and His City Slickers (1953) "I'll Be Home for Christmas" – Bing Crosby (1943) "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows" – Perry Como (1949)/Ken Dodd (1963) ... BBC - "pop" version of a classical piece, Frédéric Chopin's Fantaisie-Impromptu. "I'm Nobody's Baby" – Frankie Howerd (1948) "Imagine" - John Lennon (1971) ... BBC - banned during the Gulf War "In the Air Tonight" – Phil Collins (1981) ... BBC - banned during the Gulf War "In the Beginning" – Frankie Laine (1955) ... BBC - objected to by the head of religious broadcasting "In the Hall of the Mountain King" – Nero and the Gladiators (1961) "Invisible Sun" – The Police (1981) ... BBC - due to the content of the song, violence and turmoil in Northern Ireland "It Is No Secret" – Jo Stafford (1954) "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels" – Kitty Kallen (1962) "It Would Be So Nice" – Pink Floyd (1968) "I've Come of Age" – Billy Storm (1959) J "Jackie" – Scott Walker (1967) ... BBC - refers to "authentic queers" "Je t'aime... moi non plus" – Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg (1969) ... BBC - sexual references "John and Marsha" – Stan Freberg (1950) ... BBC - sexual, too suggestive "Johnny Remember Me" – John Leyton (1961) ... BBC - death song, too morbid. "Jungle Fever" – The Chakachas (1972) ***"Justify My Love" - Madonna (1990 video) ... MTV - sexual content . K "Keep Me in Mind" – Lita Roza and Al Timothy (1955) "Killing an Arab" – The Cure (1979) ... BBC - banned during the Gulf War "Kodachrome" – Paul Simon (1973) ... BBC - would not play the trademarked name. L "La Petite Tonkenoise" – Josephine Baker (1930) "Lazy Mary" – Lou Monte (1958) ... BBC - Italian lyric deemed objectionable "Leader of the Pack" – The Shangri-Las (1964) ... BBC - death song, too morbid. "Let the People Go" – McGuinness Flint (1972) "Let's Spend the Night Together" – The Rolling Stones (1967) ... BBC - encourages promiscuity "Light a Candle in the Chapel" – Frank Sinatra (1942) ... BBC - objection by head of religious broadcasting, the song was "so nauseatingly sentimental that it debased the Christian religion". "Light My Fire" – Jose Feliciano (1968) ... BBC - banned during the Gulf War "Lili Marleen" – Lale Andersen (1939) "Little Star" – The Elegants (1958) ... BBC - objection by head of religious broadcasting to use of God in a pop song. "Louie Louie" - Kingsmen (1957) ... Indiana USA declared it pornographic "Lola" – The Kinks (1970) ... BBC - banned for advertising coca cola, until they changed the lyrics. "Louie Louie" - The Kingsmen (1963) ... USA - FBI investigation supposed obscenity of the lyrics, an investigation that ended without prosecution. "Love for Sale" – Cole Porter (1930) / Ella Fitzgerald (1956) ... BBC - sexual references, prostitution. "Love Is a Word" – Alma Cogan (1965) "Love Is Strange" – Mickey & Sylvia (1956) ... BBC - the line "love is money in the hand" would encourage prostitution "Love to Love You Baby" – Donna Summer (1975) ... BBC - too much heavy breathing, grunts and groans. ** "Lovesexy" - Prince (1988 album) ... Shops around the world - nude photo of Prince on cover "Lovin' Machine" – Wynonie Harris (1951) ... BBC - crude implications associated with a "lovin' machine" "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" – The Beatles (1967) ... BBC - drug refernces M "Mack the Knife" – Bobby Darin (1959) ... banned by: NYC radio, BBC - bloodthirsty words "Made You" – Adam Faith (1960) ... BBC - sexual references "Maggie May" – The Vipers Skiffle Group (1957) ... BBC - song is about a prostitute "Maybellene" – Chuck Berry (1955) "Mighty Mighty Man" – Bobby Darin (1958) "Minnie the Moocher" – Cab Calloway (1931) "Miss Morse" - Pearls Before Swine (1967) ... USA radio - Tom Rapp was singing F-U-C-K in Morse code "Miss You" – Bing Crosby (1942) ... BBC - The War Office felt that it too sentimental and might lower morale at home "Monster Mash" – Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers (1962) ... BBC - it was offensive and in poor taste. "Moonlight Love" – Perry Como (1956) ... BBC - mutilation of the classics, took it’s melody from Debussy "My Christmas Prayer" – Billy Fury (1959) ... BBC - religious grounds. "My Friend" – Eddie Fisher (1954) "My Friend Jack" – The Smoke (1967) "My Generation" - The Who (1965) ... BBC - initially refused to play the song because it might offend people who stutter. "My Little Ukulele" – Joe Brown and The Bruvvers (1963) ... BBC - "too rique" N "Night of the Vampire" – The Moontrekkers (1961) "Ninety-Nine Years (Dead or Alive)" – Guy Mitchell (1961) "Nobody Loves Like an Irishman" – Lonnie Donegan (1958) ... BBC - Line about the Quran deemed to be offensive to Muslims O "(Oh) Pretty Woman" - Van Halen (1982) ... MTV aired the video very sparingly - too racey and distasteful "Old Man Atom" – The Sons of the Pioneers (1950) ... BBC - Controversial topics such as the atom bomb "One Has My Name (The Other Has My Heart)" – Jimmy Wakely (1948) ... BBC - encouraged adultery "Open Your Box" - Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band (1970) ... BBC - banned because of the line "Open your legs" "Original Prankster" - The Offspring (2000) ... HMV stores - refused to stock the record after the band decided to give the track away as a free download on their official website, prior to it's release. P "Paper Doll" – The Mills Brothers (1943) ... BBC - theme of feminine unfaithfulness. deemed unacceptable during war time. "Peaches" – The Stranglers (1977) ... BBC - too "woman baiting" "Peaceful Street" – Ernest Butcher (1936) **"Permission To Land" - The Darkness (2003 album) ... Wal-Mart - the album sleeve featured a woman's bottom. "Plastic Jesus" - King Earl Boogie Band ... BBC - on grounds of blasphemy. "Please No Squeeza da Banana" – Louis Prima (1963) Q R "Radio Times" – The BBC Dance Orchestra (1935) "Randy Scouse Git" - The Monkees (19--) ... BBC - title was "actually somewhat taboo to the British audience" it was re-released as "Alternate Title" "Reefer Man " - Fats Waller () ... BBC - drug references "Relax" – Frankie Goes to Hollywood (1984) ... BBC - sexual references "Rock You Sinners" – Art Baxter and His Rock 'n' Roll Sinners (1958) "Rockin' Through The Rye" - Bill Haley and His Comets (1956) ... BBC - the song went against traditional British standards and used 50's hip slang. "Rum and Coca-Cola" – The Andrews Sisters (1945) ... BBC - advertising Coca -Cola ”Rumble” - Link Wray (1959) ... USA certain stations - although an instrumental the title was thought too suggestive of teen violence. S "Sad Affair" – Marxman (1993) ... BBC - contains IRA slogan "Saturday Nite at the Duckpond" – The Cougars (1963) ... BBC - "pop" versions of a classical piece "Say a Prayer for the Boys Over There" – Deanna Durbin (1943) "Send Me to the 'lectric Chair" – George Melly (1953) "Shall We Take a Trip" – Northside (1990) "She Had to Go and Lose It at the Astor" – Johnny Messner (1939) "She Was Only a Postmaster's Daughter" – Durium Dance Band (1933) **"Sheryl Crow" - Sheryl Crow (1996 album) ... Wal-Mart - The song "Love Is a Good Thing" contains the lyrics "Watch out sister, watch out brother, watch our children while they kill each other with a gun they bought at Walmart discount stores". "Sincerely" – Liberace (1955) ... BBC - "Sixty Minute Man" – The Dominoes (1951) ... BBC - sexually suggestive "Song of India" – Tommy Dorsey (1938) ... BBC - because it was based on a classical work, Rimsky-Korsakov's Sadko. "So What?" – Anti-Nowhere League (1981) ... BBC - obscene, contains the word fuck countless times, references to drugs, bestiality and STIs. "Soldier" – Harvey Andrews (1972) ... BBC - lest feelings be exacerbated in the nationalist community of Northern Ireland, or the British public be incited to attack innocent Irish people. The Ministry of Defence still advises British soldiers not to sing the song in pubs "Somebody Up There Likes Me" – Perry Como (1956) ... BBC - head of religious broadcasting objection . "Spasticus Autisticus" - Ian Dury (1981) ... BBC - deemed the lyrics offensive "Statue of Liberty" – XTC (1978) ... BBC - the lyrics "In my fantasy I sail beneath your skirt". 'Star Star' - Rolling Stones (1973) ... BBC - it contained the word "Star-fucker" in the chorus a dozen times. "St. Therese of the Roses" – Malcolm Vaughan (1956) ... BBC - head of religious broadcasting felt it was contrary to Catholic and Protestant beliefs "Stranger in Paradise" – The Four Aces (1953) ... BBC - "prohibited from broadcast due to unacceptable performance" disrespectful to the classics. "Street Fighting Man" - Rolling Stones (1968) ... several radio stations in Chicago, IL. - Authorities feared it might incite public disorder. "Such a Night" – Johnnie Ray (1954) ... BBC - lewd and suggestive "Summer Smash" – Denim (1997) ... EMI self-banned - the planned release date was in the same period when Princess Diana died by a car crash. T "Teen Angel" – Mark Dinning (1959) ... BBC - death song, too morbid. "Teenage Prayer" – Gale Storm (1955) "Tell Laura I Love Her" – Ray Peterson/Ricky Valance (1960) ... BBC - death song, too morbid. "Terry" – Twinkle (1964) ... BBC - death song, too morbid. "The Ballad Of John and Yoko" - The Beatles ... Spain/USA various radio stations - mention of crucifixion offended radio listeners. "The Battle of New Orleans" – Johnny Horton (1959) "The Blue Danube" – Spike Jones and His City Slickers (1945) ... BBC - takes liberties with a serious work of music "The Christening" – Arthur Askey (1943) "The Cover of Rolling Stone" – Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show (1973) "The Deck of Cards" – T. Texas Tyler (1948) "The Devil Is a Woman" – Herb Jeffries (1957) "The Foggy, Foggy, Dew" – Peter Pears (1950) "The Garden of Eden" – Frankie Vaughan (1957) ... BBC - song is "fairly blasphemous" "The Heel" – Eartha Kitt (1955) "The Man with the Golden Arm" – Eddie Calvert (1956) ... BBC - although it's an instrumental, the BBC objected to the sordid nature of the film!! "The Mocking Bird" – The Four Lads (1952) "The Monster Mash" - Bobby (Boris) Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers (1962) ... BBC - too morbid *** "The Next Day" - David Bowie (2013 video) ... Youtube (temporarily) - its graphic content "The Old Dope Peddler" – Tom Lehrer (1953) "The Reefer Song (If You're a Viper)" – Fats Waller (1943) "The Sabre Dance" – Woody Herman (1948) "The Shag (Is Totally Cool)" – Billy Graves (1958) ... BBC - the shag is a dance, but also it is slang for sexual intercourse "The Silver Madonna" – Kirk Stevens (1957) "The Sky" – Petula Clark (1957) "The Story of a Starry Night" – Glenn Miller (1954) ... BBC - distorted representation of the original Tchaikovsky's Sixth Symphony "The Story Of My Life" - Alma Cogan (1958) ... BBC - too morbid, refers to death "The Story of Three Loves" – Ray Martin (1957) "The Test of Time" – Robert Earl (1959) "The Tommy Rot Story" – Morris & Mitch (1957) "The Unbeliever" – Guy Mitchell (1957) "The Voice in My Heart" – Eydie Gormé (1958) "The Winker's Song" - Ivor Biggun (1978) ... BBC - sexual references "They're Coming to Take Me Away Ha-Haaa!" – Napoleon XIV (1966) "Three Stars" – Ruby Wright (1959) "Til the Following Night" – Screaming Lord Sutch (1961) "Till the End of Time" – Perry Como (1945) "Ting Tong Tang" – Ken Platt (1958) "To Keep My Love Alive" – Ella Fitzgerald (1956) "Toll the Bell Easy" – Les Hobeaux (1957) "Too Drunk to Fuck" – Dead Kennedys (1981) "Tribute to Buddy Holly" – Mike Berry and The Outlaws (1961) U ”Unknown Soldier” - The Doors () ... USA - political, the song’s anti-war stance. "Urban Guerrilla" – Hawkwind (1973) V W "Wake Up Little Suzie" - Everley Brothers ... USA certain stations - would influence and corrupt teenagers. "Walk Hand in Hand" – Tony Martin (1956) ... BBC - religous reasons, disrespectful to God. "We Call It Acieeed" – D-Mob (1988) "We Can't Let You Broadcast That" – Norman Long (1932) ... BBC - made fun of the BBC's policies of 'banning' recordings "(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang" – Heaven 17 (1981) ... BBC - concerns by Radio 1's legal department that it libeled Reagan. "We Have to Be So Careful" – The Beverley Sisters (1953) ... BBC - because it ridiculed BBC policy "We Will All Go Together When We Go" – Tom Lehrer (1959) "Wet Dream" – Max Romeo (1969) ... BBC - due to its lyrics which are of an explicit sexual nature "When I'm Cleaning Windows" – George Formby (1936) ... BBC - Sexual innuendo, too racy, "A disgusting little ditty" "Whoa Buck" – Lonnie Donegan (1959) "With My Little Stick of Blackpool Rock" – George Formby (1937) "With My Little Ukelele in Hand" – George Formby (1933) "Woman Love" – Gene Vincent (1956) ... BBC - lyrics offensive and can't be understood. "Work With Me, Annie" - Hank Ballard & the Midnighters (1954) ... banned for radio play by the FCC. overtly sexual lyrics "Worried Man" - Kingston Trio (1959) ... BBC - didn’t like the word “closet” being used for “cupboard”. X Y "You'll Get Yours" – Frank Sinatra (1956) *** "You're All I Need" - Mötley Crüe (1987 video) ... MTV - because of the level of violence.

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A need of basically the most attention-grabbing photos taken by news photographers around the UK this Three hundred and sixty five days.

Describe copyright Owen Humphreys / PA Media

Describe caption The proprietor of a three-wheeled Reliant Robin automobile battles snow off the A6 shut to the village of Shap in January. Roads and colleges had been closed across Cumbria, with snow maintaining system of North Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Dales.

Describe copyright Dominic Lipinski / PA

Describe caption On a cool winter's day, a community of Polish vacationers celebrate by making an try to survey how a kind of them can match into a crimson phone box in Westminster, London.

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Describe caption Anti-Brexit protester Steve Bray (left) and a talented-Brexit protester argue as they repeat out of doorways the Houses of Parliament, in Westminster, in January.

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Describe caption Olivia Colman clutches her Oscar for deal of efficient actress, for her feature as Queen Anne within the The Favourite. She gave a heartfelt speech, asserting: "Or no longer it is in truth somewhat anxious. This is hilarious. I received an Oscar."

Describe copyright Katie Collins / PA

Describe caption Twins Ami and Aya from Tokyo took the catwalk to the facet road all the strategy via London Sort Week.

Describe copyright Phil Coomes / BBC

Describe caption In February, students around the country walked out of colleges to name on the government to give an explanation for a neighborhood weather emergency and take active steps to form out the sector. Organisers Youth Strike 4 Local weather said about 15,000 of us had protested, in more than 60 cities and cities. Later within the Three hundred and sixty five days, a global local weather strike noticed tens of millions of of us around the sector repeat for "an cease to the age of fossil fuels and local weather justice for all people".

Describe copyright Danny Lawson / PA Media

Describe caption In March, a member of the Canal & River Have faith inspects the Standedge Tunnel on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.

Describe copyright Stefan Rousseau / AFP

Describe caption Swedish local weather activist Greta Thunberg (centre) meets Green Party Westminster chief Caroline Lucas (left) and Labour chief Jeremy Corbyn on the Dwelling of Commons in April. Ms Thunberg criticised the UK for supporting new exploitation of fossil fuels and exaggerating cuts to carbon emissions. An empty chair changed into as soon as left for ragged High Minister Theresa Can even simply, who did no longer wait on.

Describe copyright Ben Birchall / PA Media

Describe caption Individuals take part within the annual cheese-rolling competition at Cooper's Hill in Brockworth, Gloucestershire, in Can even simply. Max McDougall, 22, received the principle males's downhill traipse after tripping and tumbling down the hill. Mr McDougall said: "It changed into as soon as better than remaining Three hundred and sixty five days, as soon as I knocked myself out."

Describe copyright Danny Lawson / PA Media

Describe caption In April, about 50 firefighters tackled a huge blaze on moorland above White Wells, in Ilkley, maintaining 25,000 sq m (six acres), with helicopters making water drops. The fireplace came amid chronicle-breaking temperatures within the UK.

Describe copyright Paul Harding / PA Media

Describe caption Elite runner Hayley Carruthers crawls over the procure line of the London Marathon, in April. The NHS worker said she began to truly feel ill appropriate after the halfway point of the 26.2 mile (42.2km) traipse. Despite crawling over the ending line with the support of marshals, Carruthers mute managed to beat her inner most most attention-grabbing time by three minutes, ending in two hours, 33 minutes and 59 seconds.

Describe copyright Owen Humphreys / PA Media

Describe caption Gardner Eric Drennon trims the maze at Traquair Dwelling, in Peebleshire. Scotland's oldest inhabited dwelling, first and predominant effect a looking hotel for the kings and queens of Scotland, has been lived in for over 900 years.

Describe copyright Charles McQuillan / Getty Photos

Describe caption A chum of Lyra McKee holds an convey of service on the funeral of murdered journalist at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast. Ms McKee, 29, changed into as soon as shot within the pinnacle looking at rioting in Londonderry's Creggan property in April. The Original IRA admitted accomplishing the execute in a assertion and supplied "beefy and sincere apologies" to her family and mates.

Describe copyright Scott Heppell / Reuters

Describe caption Brexit Party chief Nigel Farage reels from having a milkshake thrown at him as he arrives at a campaign event in Newcastle in Can even simply. Paul Crowther, 32, later pleaded responsible to customary assault and criminal injure, at North Tyneside Magistrates' Court docket. The attack, which keen a £5.25 banana-and-salted-caramel milkshake, changed into as soon as described in courtroom as "politically motivated".

Describe copyright Chris Allerton / SussexRoyal / AFP

Describe caption The Duke and Duchess of Sussex prove their newborn son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, to the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, and Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland. The Queen met her eighth huge-grandchild at Windsor Castle in Can even simply.

Describe copyright Oli Scarff / AFP

Describe caption Football fans line the streets at an commence-high bus parade around Liverpool in June. Liverpool received the Uefa Champions League closing 2-0 against Tottenham, at Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid.

Describe copyright Danny Lawson / PA Media

Describe caption An RAF Chinook helicopter flies in sandbags to shore up a dam at Toddbrook reservoir, after it changed into as soon as broken by heavy rainfall within the summertime. Greater than 1,500 of us had been evacuated from Whaley Bridge, in Derbyshire, in August over fears the dam would crumple and flood the metropolis. Speedy-term work to repair the broken dam will commence up in 2020.

Describe copyright Stefan Rousseau / PA Media

Describe caption Chelsea pensioner and D-Day ancient George Skipper, 95, poses for photos at his dwelling within the Chelsea Royal Properly being facility. Mr Skipper, who landed in Normandy on 6 June 1944, sailed abet there to discover the 75th anniversary.

Describe copyright Richard Sellers / PA Media

Describe caption The England squad hear to head coach Phil Neville after losing the semi-closing to the US on the Ladies's World Cup in France.

Describe copyright Nick Potts / PA

Describe caption England beat Original Zealand to beget the World Cup for the principle time in one of basically the most improbable video games of cricket ever done, with victory coming most attention-grabbing after an further over apiece.

Describe copyright Stefan Rousseau / AFP

Describe caption Boris Johnson enters 10 Downing Street on the day he changed into as soon as confirmed because the brand new High Minister by the Queen in July. Mr Johnson changed into as soon as elected because the brand new Conservative chief with 92,153 votes from birthday celebration members. Later within the Three hundred and sixty five days, he received a huge majority in a customary election.

Describe copyright Mike Egerton / PA Media

Describe caption Dina Asher-Smith celebrates her silver medal after the 100m closing all the strategy via day three of the IAAF World Championships on the Khalifa Worldwide Stadium, Doha, Qatar. Asher-Smith grew to change into the principle British lady to beget a person World Championships traipse medal in 36 years.

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Describe caption A diver swims alongside an limitless jellyfish off the waft of Cornwall. In July, natural world biologist Lizzie Daly and fellow diver Dan Abbott encountered the barrel jellyfish all the strategy via a week-lengthy mission documenting marine encounters.

Describe copyright Kirsty O'Connor / PA

Describe caption Sooner than the commence of the film The Upward push of Skywalker, the closing chapter within the Skywalker saga begun by George Lucas in 1977, a necessity of helmets and props from earlier Smartly-known person Wars movies had been supplied at public sale on the BFI Imax in Waterloo, London.

Describe copyright Liam McBurney / PA Media

Describe caption Martha Brown (centre left) and her accomplice, Louise McCullough, occupy an very good time new legislation in Belfast. In October, legislation changed into as soon as handed to enable of us of the connected intercourse to accept married and abortion changed into as soon as decriminalised. The first connected-intercourse weddings in Northern Ireland are effect of residing to happen in February 2020.

Describe copyright Neil Hall / Reuters

Describe caption The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge luxuriate in the explore all the strategy via their seek the advice of with to the Chiatibo glacier, within the Hindu Kush mountain range, in Pakistan. The glacier has retreated rapidly in most modern years on account of global warming. Throughout the seek the advice of with, in October, Prince William said communities "liable to alternate" wanted more consciousness of local weather alternate.

Describe copyright Fayez Nureldine / AFP

Describe caption British boxer Anthony Joshua (appropriate) competes with Mexican-American Andy Ruiz Jr for the IBF, WBA and WBO titles, in Diriya, Saudi Arabia, in December. Joshua received a unanimous system victory to change into a two-time world heavyweight champion.

Describe copyright Jane Barlow / PA Media

Describe caption SNP chief and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon meets constituents in Edinburgh on the closing day of campaigning before the customary election on 12 December. Her birthday celebration received 48 seats, 13 more than within the 2017 election.

Describe copyright Jane Barlow / PA

Describe caption As the Three hundred and sixty five days draws to a shut, for some there may per chance be an more than a couple of to be taught from the snow. Right here Geraint Stone pulls his two-Three hundred and sixty five days-primitive son Arthur on his sledge across the snow-covered lawn in entrance of Balmoral Castle.

Describe copyright Jeff Overs / BBC

Describe caption Even supposing there may per chance be no longer any snow in London, its residents can mute accept pleasure from some winter sport as ice rinks like this one in Greenwich pop up across the capital.

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Thank you @monikakrasnorada for your question about the 'Black Pearl of the Borgias' (here). It inspired a lot of thinking and led to connecting several dots between 'The Hounds of Baskerville' and Series four of Sherlock BBC. Found some lovely treasures here. :))))

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Bluebell (THOB):  A little girl calls Sherlock for help (well, well ...) because her rabbit vanished from a locked hutch. No sign of forced entry could be found.

SHERLOCK (irritated): A rabbit, John! JOHN: Oh. SHERLOCK (sarcastically): Ah, but there’s more! Before Bluebell disappeared, it turned luminous ... (he adopts a little girl’s voice for the next three words.) ... “like a fairy” according to little Kirsty.

As it turns out later, Bluebell the 'glow in the dark rabbit' originates from Baskerville. Kirsty's mother works there and performs secret genetic experiments on animals. Things got a bit mixed up and Bluebell ended up at the wrong place. Therefore the rabbit had to go. The glowing was achieved by a gene from a jellyfish (Aequoria Victoria).  @devoursjohnlock wrote a whole meta about jellyfish 'Predator and Prey' and the above mentioned species plays a big role in it. It's Mycroft's jellyfish  :))))

The Black Pearl of the Borgias (TST):  The legendary gem was stolen from a secure vault in Georgia. Interpol seems to have not the slightes idea who could have done it. There are no suspects. Unsurpisingly only one person has some information about an interested party. Mycroft Holmes is as always very well informed about the plans of Jim Moriarty.

MYCROFT: .... Moriarty has shown some interest in tracking down the Black Pearl of the Borgias – which is still missing, by the way, in case you feel like applying yourself to something practical. SHERLOCK: It’s a pearl. Get another one.

Sherlock's reaction to take on the 'Black Pearl Case' is a bit similar to that of the 'Bluebell Case'. Not interested at all. Almost offended and annoyed.

Redbeard (S4):  The information about 'Redbeard' leaves the 'secure and very secretive installation' of Sherrinford. It is passed on from Eurus to Jim ... who was a Christmas present requested by Eurus because she noticed Jim's interest in Sherlock. Mycroft allowed five minutes of unsupervised conversation between Eurus and Jim..

JIM: I’m your Christmas present. So what’s mine? (In the governor’s office, Mycroft watches as the footage is replaced by an image of a heavy flow of water pouring down the screens.) EURUS (softly): Redbeard.

Sherlock's reaction to the mention of the name 'Redbeard' ..... is shock ... every time he hears it.

What follows in the wake of Bluebell, Black Pearl and Redbeard _____________________________________

1.  Sherlock is offered the case of 'Bluebell the glowing rabbit'. Sherlock is not interested. The case of the 'Monstrous Hound' appears immediately afterwards. And the 'hound' is glowing as well.

JOHN: But that wasn’t what you saw. That wasn’t just an ordinary dog. SHERLOCK: No. (His gaze become distant.) It was immense, had burning red eyes and it was glowing, John. Its whole body was glowing.

2.  Sherlock is offered the case of the 'Black Pearl of the Borgias' ... twice. Once by Mycroft, once by DI Hopkins. Sherlock is still not interested.

(There’s a knock on the door and Hopkins opens it and comes in.) HOPKINS: Uh, Sherlock ... SHERLOCK (quick fire): Borgia Pearl, boring, go. (He turns her around and pushes her towards the landing.) HOPKINS: Uh, but, uh ... SHERLOCK: Go!

Shortly afterwards Sherlock stumbles over Ajay ... once a member of AGRA and involved in the 'Tiblise hostage incident' in Georgia. Sherlock suspects him to be the thief of the precious pearl but it turns out Ajay isn't looking for that pearl at all. He is instead after one of the flash drives containing information about AGRA. Confronting Mary with the news, Sherlock gets drugged and 'Redbeard' appears in his memory.

3.  Sherlock takes on the case of 'Redbeard the drowned dog' which is also the case of 'Eurus - the lost sister - the other one'. And he sets out on his journey to Sherrinford where he fights demons and monsters inside himself.

Connections between Bluebell, Black Pearl, Redbeard ___

Bluebell is a rabbit. Rabbits get chased by dogs. Dogs used for hunting are called 'hounds'. While going to his Mind Palace in THOB, Sherlock finds among other memories the song 'Hound Dog' by Elvis (who is recognizable by just one name as well :)

You ain't nothin' but a hound dog Cryin' all the time Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit And you ain't no friend of mine

At the end of THOB it is shown that Jim Moriarty gets released from prison by Mycroft Holmes. And that prison cell looks a lot like it could be located at Sherrinford.

Black Pearl is the name of a famous movie-pirate ship. A pirate basically is ... a thief. Pirates are often portrayed as heroic rebells against some government. Sherlock wanted to become a pirate. He played pirate with his 'best friend' ... be it the boy,  the dog or something else entirly. Both ... boy and dog ... are called 'Redbeard'. Sherlock didn't like the story of Samarra so he told himself another one. In this version the merchant doesn't die but becomes a pirate. (Henry and Jim also told themselves different stories. Henry imagined the 'monstrous hound'. Jim turned 'Nativity' into 'The hungry Donkey')

Redbeard ... the dog shown as Redbeard is an Irish Setter. That's a breed for hunting. (Sherlock in canon is compared to a Bloodhound) The first time an Irish Setter appears in Sherlock BBC is at the beginning of THOB.

GRACE: What is it, dear? Are you lost? (The dog pokes its nose towards little Henry in a friendly way. Henry screams in utter terror.)

Questionable Experiments __________________________

The Hounds of Baskerville - Sherlock locks John into a lab to test the possible impact of the drugs on him.

JOHN: Oh God. It was you. You locked me in that bloody lab. SHERLOCK: I had to. It was an experiment. JOHN (furiously): An experiment?!

The Final Problem - as all characters involved represent certain parts of Sherlock himself ... Sherlock is actually experimenting on himself.

EURUS: This is an experiment. There will be rigour.

SHERLOCK: Molly, this is for a case. It’s ... it’s a sort of experiment. MOLLY: I’m not an experiment, Sherlock. SHERLOCK: No, I know you’re not an experiment. You’re my friend.

SHERLOCK: This isn’t torture; this is vivisection. We’re experiencing science from the perspective of lab rats.

Therapists shooting clients and getting shot by clients ___

THOB:  Henry shoots at his therapist .... but into the mirror ... therefore Dr. Mortimer survives.

TFP:  Eurus shoots John .... but with a tranquilizer as it is later revealed ... therefore John survives.

What is the meaning of this?  Considering that Henry is a big Sherlock mirror and Eurus turns out to be a part of Sherlock . It is implied here that on both occasions Sherlock is the one who is shooting at someone ....

Drugs involved ____________________________________

The Hounds of Baskerville - Project HOUND -  turns out to be a 'new deleriant drug which renders its users incredibly suggestible'. It was planned to be used as an anti-personnel weapon to totally disorientate the enemy. A drug based on fear and stimulus. Prolonged exposure leads to insanity and almost uncontrollable agression.

Sherlock’s concentration becomes intense as he takes it all in and focuses on certain phrases like “extreme suggestibility”, “fear and stimulus”, “conditioned terror”, “aerosol dispersal”.

The Lying Detective - TD12 -   is normally used by dentists and hospitals for minor surgical procedures. But it is capable to interfere with the memory if the drug is administered through infusion bags and drip feeds at exactly the right level. Ignorance is bliss ... and what's wrong with bliss ... TD12 is a memory inhibitor for anyone who doesn't opt to remember.

SMITH: Nothing that is happening to you now will stay with you for more than a few minutes. I’m afraid that some of the memories you’ve had up to this point might also be ... corrupted.

One drug to create fear and agression ... leading to insanity

One drug to inhibit and corrupt the memory

The locations of secret facilities _______________________

Baskerville:  This top secret army facility can be found in Dartmoor near Grimpen Village. Sourrounded by the Grimpen minefield .... marked by skull and crossbones (like pirate flags) to keep people out. (It's Grimpen Mire in canon)   A moor - a mire - a swamp .... basically this is a place staturated with water. And rumors say tha in the secret labs there ... terrible things can be seen.

PRESENTER (voiceover): … the chemical and biological weapons research centre which is said to be even more sensitive than Porton Down. Since the end of the Second World War, there’ve been persistent stories about the Baskerville experiments: genetic mutations, animals grown for the battlefield. There are many who believe that within this compound, in the heart of this ancient wilderness, there are horrors beyond imagining. But the real question is: are all of them still inside?

Supervisor ot that facility is the government .... is Mycroft Holmes.

CCV1 • security authorization requested • holmes, mycroft • priority ultra processing CCV1 •

Sherrinford:  This top secret facility can be found on an island sourrounded by the sea. Wise people react alarmed and terrified when they hear the name. 'If you ever get that message .... just forget you ever heard it'. (Sherrinford has been compared to 'Shutter Island'. Well, I wonder if one could compare it to 'Treasure Island' as well. :)

MYCROFT: There’s a place called Sherrinford; an island. It’s a secure and very secretive installation whose sole purpose is to contain what we call ‘the uncontainables. The demons beneath the road – this is where we trap them. Sherrinford is more than a prison or an asylum; it is a fortress built to keep the rest of the world safe from what is inside it. Heaven may be a fantasy for the credulous and the afraid, but I can give you a map reference for hell.

Supervisor ot that facility is the government .... is Mycroft Holmes.

MYCROFT: I presume the tapes are in my office? GOVERNOR: Your office? MYCROFT: Cast your mind back. It used to be yours

A case of mistaken identity ___________________________

Baskerville:  Major Barrymore is led to believe he deals with Mycroft Holmes when in fact it is Sherlock.

Sherrinford: The governor thinks he has to deal with Sherlock Holmes when in fact it is Mycroft.

A facility with several levels __________________________

Baskerville:  When Sherlock, John and Lyons enter the lift to visit the labs of Baskerville, it can be seen that there are five floors beneath them .... marked -1, -2, -3, -4 and B. They go down from the goundfloor only to the very next level.

JOHN: How far down does that lift go? LYONS: Quite a way, sir. JOHN: Mmm-hmm. And what’s down there? LYONS: Well, we have to keep the bins somewhere, sir. This way please, gentlemen.

Sherrinford:  'On the wall behind Mycroft appears an image of an Alcatraz-like castle on top of a cliff. Guards armed with rifles patrol across the roof. The perspective changes to show that the prison is at the top of steep granite cliffs on a small island. As Mycroft continues to speak, a schematic overlays a side view of the island showing that much of the facility is underground.'

If Sherlock and John had gone deeper in Baskerville ... I wonder if they would have emerged in Sherrinford.  :)))

And then suddenly one notices that all the heads have gone red ..... again.

These are just the more obvious things that connect THOB to S4. There is a lot more to find. But this post is already long enough.  :)))))

I leave you to your own deductions. Great thanks to @callie-ariane for the scripts.

Just noticed that @kateis-cakeis wrote today about THOB as well. Imaginary Hound ... a meta full of light. :)))

July, 2017

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As promised, my analysis/opinion/thought piece on today’s MUWFC game vs Spurs. Everything is chronological which I feel like should go without saying but in the interest of clarity 🤷🏽‍♀️ but not everything is tagged to the minute cause I am an idiot that didn’t realise that that would be helpful til like the 2nd half. Also, if I missed anything, or got players mixed up or anything pls lemme know and I’ll edit accordingly! I’ve never really done any from of sports based writing before (I don’t think tweets count lol) so pls be nice, merci 😘

Line up as follows, I guess this is pretty common knowledge but you know, coherency and such.

Tbh it was kinda hard to see *a lot* of this game, especially on the far side of the pitch and by both goals because of the weather, felt like I was watching Silent Hill for a little while there, but I did my best. My wifi is also horrendous atm, and we all know that the FA Player can be problematic so there’s a very good chance I might have missed something due to a lag or buffering btw. Just drop me an ask if you notice anything that mightn’t be quite right, and I’ll fix it asap! Some ~analysis~ (if you could call it that lol) is more detailed than other bits cause there was a lot happening and today I learned that it’s kinda hard to write one thing and watch another at the same time lol

First half:

Quick, fast and almost successful start. A much-needed improvement on the stagnancy vs Bristol a few weeks ago, and obviously we couldn’t see the midweek game vs Brighton so I can’t compare them.

I have to say I’m not a massive fan of all the back passes, all the time. I think a more attacking FB might be needed in the summer, or maybe Ökvist should be given some time to acclimatise to the WSL soon? I was never the biggest fan of Harris last season, I personally don’t think she’s fast enough – she gets outpaced down the flank by attackers 90% of the time, which isn’t good. I think A. Turner is the strongest FB option currently, at least defensively, and she’s shown she has a decent attacking ability, and has a wicked long ball, as well as crossing. My only issue is sometimes those tackles of hers can be a liability, giving away unnecessary fouls. It’s almost like she doesn’t think before she flies in sometimes, which is a shame, cause I love them. A lot.

There were a couple of really good chances in the first half, including a great ball in and run up from Galton, which should have resulted in probably the opening goal but whether it was as a result of the weather or just misjudged timing and placement from both Ross and Sigsworth, the chance went to waste. Groenen had an excellent chance to net her first for United but unfortunately sent it just wide. Another glorious link up between A. Turner and Galton led to another decent chance, a gorgeous cross in from the right to the opposite side of the box, and the perfect header which unfortunately was aimed straight at the keeper. Very unlucky to head in at the break with nothing.

There was an incredible double save from Earps around halfway through the first half. I have to say, I have some anxieties with her sometimes. She is quite good, but has a tendency to make some silly mistakes, and doesn’t always make the right call for a save. But my god she was on her game today, even if a potential error might have led to the first save. Didn’t disappoint me anytime she was called on this afternoon.

A few frustrations started to show around the 30 min mark, a few sloppy passes and challenges making the rounds. It was also around this time that I realized I’d picked a pretty poor game to start this thing on because I could barely see anything.

Zelem seems to be back in form, which can only be a good thing. But I would very much like it if somehow she could drag some of the other girls back up with her.

There were a fair few soft calls going Spurs way, which I wasn’t entirely convinced by. But then again I’m probably just naturally biased towards my girls.

Another great ball in to Sigsworth from A. Turner which was just *chefs kiss* but unfortunately came to nothing. There was also a spin move either to commit or avoid a challenge, I couldn’t really tell tbh, which was very impressive, as was her chase down on Mitchell at around 43 mins. (Amy’s my favourite player, can you tell?)

Booking for Kirsty Smith just before half time, but I gotta be honest I couldn’t see it due to the fog, so I have no idea what happened. Couldn’t find anything about it in the United post-match report either so apparently we’re just deleting that from the history of the earth which is completely fine by me to be honest.

Second half:

My main takeaway from this game is that both Sigsworth and Ross always seem to be looking for the same ball in the penalty area, and there very rarely seems to be anybody else around looking for a potential rebound. I think that James (who missed today’s game due to suspension) seems to be our main (only?) front line creator and finisher; Sigsworth is fine, that girl works like a dog and always gets the job done, I think she may have just needed another goal to boost her confidence, but I have no real concerns with her. Ross, however, I’m not entirely convinced by, I think a lot of her finishes have been a bit lucky and flukey so far. I’d start Toone over her for the rest of the season to be honest, Ross hasn’t done anything that tells me she deserves the starting place. Feel free to disagree with this of course, this is just my own personal opinion.

56 mins – confusion has entered the chat. McManus ends up pretty much through on goal, and then the ref whistles for what I assumed to be an offside. So naturally I nearly kicked my laptop out the window. The ref then awards a United penalty, and I’m even more confused now than I was in the beginning. I genuinely didn’t see anything but did hear a few shouts from what I’m assuming was the United bench for handball, so I have no idea what happened here.

‘58 – GOAL. Who else? God bless Katie Zelem is all I’m saying.

‘61 – Hanson 🔁 Ross. I think this was a good swap. I don’t think Ross was particularly good today, and Hanson immediately sparked that RW. I would have subbed Ross off sooner but that’s my only issue.

’64 – GOAL – Sigsworth with a pretty perfect if slightly scruffy strike from a corner.

A much better corner than previous attempts, and Spurs hadn’t defended any of them particularly well. I think that we have a major issue with set pieces, I dunno what exactly the problem is, whether they need to allocate a new taker or whatever but before today had we scored from a corner all season? Lemme knowwww.

’65 – A few decent chances for Spurs around this time. One pretty clear run in from the right, and one or two shots bounced right of the crossbar and the post. Basically my heart stopped for about 8 mins.

’66 – I DO NOT WANT TO SEE BACK PASSES IN THE BOX AS OPPOSITION PLAYERS SWARM IN. CLEAR IT. I DON’T CARE WHERE IT GOES JUST GET IT OUT. (sorry for the caps but my anxiety was out in force this afternoon)

United started playing much better after both goals, think they just needed a kick up the arse. *Ahem* A confidence boost. 👀 Much better intensity for the final 30 mins than the previous 60 imo.

’68 – Another decent chance for Spurs, with Earps coming way too far off her line than sat right with me. Very lucky nothing came of that.

’69-72 – Around this time I started to get *very* confused between Amy and Abbie cause they both had yellow boots on and literally the only thing I could see on the far side of the pitch was feet. That was fun.

’73 – The wasteful corners made a return. Slightly less panicked about that one considering we were already 2-0 up but still, I would like to see the glaring set piece issue sorted asap thanks girls x

’75ish – Toone 🔁 Groenen. Man I love Jackie Groenen. She really has been immense for us so far, and there’s a definite difference in how we play without her.

’78 – Harris 🔁 M. Turner. I’ve said my piece about Harris above but man, can we take a second to appreciate Millie Turner. She never, ever stops. Literally the heart of our defence.

’86 – GOAL – Oh captain, my captain. Beautiful strike from a free kick just outside the box, with the perfect bend around the wall and subsequently the keeper to make it 3-0.

United were very obviously stronger in the second half, almost looked like a completely different team at times. Whether they just got the hairdryer treatment at the half (I would imagine Casey is terrifying when she’s mad.) or the goals gave them that spark they desperately needed to kick on, they definitely made up for all the missed chances in the first half.

’90 – 4 additional minutes.

’92 – Another United free kick. McManus found herself almost clear in (again!), but due to an unlucky fumble with the ball at her feet unfortunately nothing came from this one. Surely a 4th goal otherwise.

’93 – FIIIIIIIIGHT. Kinda. You love to see it. Spend a little while conducting some, scientific research 🌚 and have concluded that Toone was tackled from behind just as the ball left her feet, which led to the ~scuffle~. Have to say that Amy walking away with Ella was extremely 🥰🥰🥰 (This is my research - https://twitter.com/48hours8/status/1218896406020349953?s=21)

’94 – Red card for Tooney. I would assume for her reaction more than anything but the camera didn’t catch it so I guess we’ll never know. I would have thought a yellow would suffice, considering that’s all the Spurs player in question received, but apparently not. 🤔 I’m still kinda confused tbh.

’95 – Full time.

Thus concludes what was certainly an interesting match. Please enjoy this comparison of United vs Spurs chaotic energy from @danieljamesmufc

Also thanks for reading if you got this far, it’s a bit stop-starty and clunky cause I just wrote down thoughts and whatever as they came into my head and then pieced it all together later on. I also just wanna say that I was massively impressed with Smith today. She hasn’t had many chances to prove herself this season, but that combo of herself and Galton down the left was lethal today imo. 🔥

Some extra thoughts:

I’m not a huge fan (like, at all) of fans singing men’s orientated chants. Let the women’s rivalries develop on their own, in their own way, and don’t drag the vulgarities across! That said, I do think that particular group of United fans has the potential to be a very, very good thing.

Also, just wanna say that these are my girls, and I would die for every single one of them. None of my criticism is meant to be intentionally negative, I just tried to be as objective and realistic as possible, without being a fangirl lol. Even my faves aren’t immune to criticism unfortunately.

And this picture is now my favourite thing ever to exist

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NWU win 2019 Varsity Hockey title in dramatic shootout!

The North-West University are the 2019 Varsity Hockey champions. NWU overcame a determined Maties side to win the final 2-1 in a penalty shootout at the Maties Astro turf in Stellenbosch. The match failed to produce any goals in normal time and was eventually decided on penalties.

NWU had an early opportunity to take the lead but their captain, Charné Maddocks, failed to make contact from close range. Shortly after, Courtney du Preez’s powerful tomahawk shot couldn’t get the better of Kristen Block in the Maties goal.

The girls from Potchefstroom enjoyed most of the ball possession and territory in the first quarter but couldn’t take advantage and the score was locked at 0-0 after the first quarter.

The second chukka proved to be just as fast-paced as the first although neither side could create clear-cut chances. Du Preez had an impressive run down the left flank but couldn’t find the finish to match the run.

NWU’s Candice Silent then nearly silenced the big home crowd but she had her thumping shot from an acute angle saved by Block before Maddocks couldn’t react quick enough to get a touch after a cross from the right across the face of the goal from Clarise Smit in the 29th minute. The score was locked at 0-0 at halftime.

Ammaarah Hendricks then tested Mischka Ellis, the NWU keeper in the 35th after an impressive dribble on the left side though her shot didn’t have much venom in it. Maties then had two penalty corners in quick succession with Stephanie Botha’s vigorous shot saved by Ellis as the rain started to fall in Stellenbosch.

The action was fast and frenetic though Maties would probably be the happier of the two sides as the score was still all square at 0-0 after the third quarter.

NWU’s Christa Ramasimang was then sent to the bench after receiving a green card following an infringement. The atmosphere was palpable as both sides pushed to get the opening (and perhaps the decisive) goal.

Hendricks was in the action again in the 51st minute when Rebecca Kaps’ delightful cross from the right was begging to be sent home but Hendricks couldn’t make proper contact. Moments later roles were reversed when the busy Hendricks turned provider and this time Kaps couldn’t test the keeper.

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Maties won a penalty corner in the 54th minute just after they called the powerplay and Lara Stevens’s thump was saved by Ellis who stuck out a big left trapper to deny Stevens. Maties launched attack after attack but was dealt a crucial blow when Hendricks was sent to the bench with a green card.

NWU then went for the jugular and called their powerplay with less than 4 minutes to go and Hendricks off the astro. They were then awarded a penalty corner as the big crowd were now well and truly out of their seats. NWU failed to test Block in goal though with the clock ticking away.

With 30 seconds remaining on the clock the visitors had another penalty corner awarded to them and a chance at glory but again failed to test the keeper. That was the final opportunity of the match which meant that the winner would be decided via penalties.

NWU’s Kirsty Adams and Clarise Smit managed to score for the visitors whilst captain, Paige Phillips, was the only one to convert her penalty effort.

A delighted Maddocks said after the match that their hard work had paid off. “We put in the hard yards we have been hard at work since the 14th of January already so I think the hard yards have paid off. I am super proud that we actually made it through to the final and yes, may the best team have won,” she told SuperSport’s Fiso Mazibuko at the post-match presentation.

Scores Maties: 0 Shootout: Paige Phillips,

NWU: 0 Shootout: Kirsty Adams, Clarise Smit

FNB Player of the Match: Kirsty Adams (NWU) Mugg & Bean Star Saver: Mishka Ellis (NWU) MTN Connector Award: Stephanie Botha (Maties)

Maties: 2. Jamie Southgate, 3. Kristen Block, 4. Stephanie Botha, 5. Lee-Ann Louwrens, 6. Tammy Minnaar, 7. Lida Kotze, 8. Paige Phillips (capt), 9. Aimee-Leigh Pote, 10. Lenta Cullinan, 11. Monique Bartsch, 12. Zola Nompuku, 13. Simone van der Colff, 14. Rebecca Kaps, 17. Awande Mkhwanazi, 18. Ammaarah Hendricks, 20. Francisca Darkoh, 23. Angela Welman, 24. Lara Stevens.

NWU: 1. Caitlin Grant, 2. Mishka Ellis, 5. Jessica de Bruyn-Smith, 6. Kirsty Adams, 7. Miecke Flemming, 10. Meeghan Klomp, 11. Kelsey Minnaar, 12. Charné Maddocks (capt), 13. Carli Pretorius, 14. Clarise Smit, 15. Courtney du Preez, 16. Candice Silent, 18. Sherine Ledwaba, 19. Sare Laubscher, 20. Anneke Beukman, 22. Jacolene McLaren, 23. Kutlwano Moshugi, 24. Christa Ramasimang.

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An orphan elephant is fed with milk by a keeper at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT) elephant orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya on March 12, 2019. Each calf at the nursery has a tragic story: orphaned by poachers, drought, or in conflict with humans encroaching ever further into the few wild places left. Elephants stay for about three years at the orphanage, where they are fed every three hours and sleep in individual wooden pens, each with a keeper. In 42 years, the trust has rehabilitated more than 230 orphan elephants. Yasuyoshi CHIBA / AFP Luggard, a lively three-year-old, limps behind the rest of his ragtag troupe of orphan elephants, halting to graze or rub against a tree. When he was just five months old, Luggard was found struggling to keep up with his herd in Kenya’s Tsavo East National Park. He had been shot twice. One bullet pierced his left front foot, and another shattered his right, hind femur just above the knee joint. The calf was discovered “too late for successful surgery,” said Edwin Lusichi, 42, head keeper at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) elephant nursery in Nairobi National Park, Luggard’s new home. With the rest of the gang of 20 elephant babies in this unusual orphanage, Luggard comes charging with great enthusiasm, though hobbling heavily on his deformed leg, out of the bush for a 9:00 am feeding. The calves greedily slurp from oversized “baby bottles”, rumbling contentedly and trumpeting excitedly as they ingest the special mix of human baby formula, water and vitamins. Each calf at the nursery has a tragic story: orphaned by poachers, drought, or in conflict with humans encroaching ever further into the few wild places left. “We rescue them from just a few days old,” DSWT administrator Kirsty Smith told AFP. The youngest elephant in the center’s care is Larro, 10 months. She was found lost and alone in the Maasai Mara game reserve, likely after her family clashed with humans. “Sometimes the elephants get into the communities, farms and homes, people fight them, chase them away, and in the process of the fight they (the babies) get separated from their families,” Lusichi explained. Without its mother, an elephant calf will die. They are weaned between the ages of five and 10, when they enter adolescence. Adulthood starts around the age of 18, and left undisturbed, elephants can live to be 70. But poaching claims many prematurely. Killing for Ornaments About 20,000 African elephants per year — 55 per day — are killed, mainly for their tusks, according to the WWF. “You’re killing a whole elephant just to have the tusks! For what — just to have an ornament?” asks an exasperated Lusichi. He points to Enkesha, a tiny two-year-old. “You see the trunk? She was found trapped in a snare” which all but severed the appendage elephants use to breathe, eat, drink water, and communicate. Enkesha was rescued, stitched up, and after a long rehabilitation, now uses her badly-scarred trunk almost as normal, ripping up grass to eat and sucking up water. The nursery keeps babies like Luggard, Larro and Enkesha until they are about three — the age at which elephants start craving more independence. But until then, they receive 24-7 care with a bottle feeding every three hours. The babies sleep in single wooden rooms at night, and the youngest each have a keeper with them. “It’s similar to spending a night in a bedroom with… a human baby,” said Julius Shivegha, 43, one of the caretakers. “We have to make sure that they are well-covered with a blanket, to keep them warm… They keep waking up for the milk… We are around for reassurance and for company, just to make sure they don’t feel lonely.” The bond between animal and human is a close one. During the daytime, the keepers accompany the group as they wander about the savannah, browsing and playing. They call thei

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