@mwalkerfoot.bsky.social
Freelance football reporter at The Athletic and Irish Times. NUJ. FWA.
@robertscotthorton.bsky.socialReposted by @mwalkerfoot.bsky.socialBill Bramhall, New York Daily News
@theathleticfc.bsky.socialReposted by @mwalkerfoot.bsky.socialIn part three of our series, we look at how City were able to spend astonishing amounts on transfers across nine years www.nytimes.com/athletic/766...
@irishtimes.comReposted by @mwalkerfoot.bsky.socialMichael Walker: Liverpool v Manchester City is no longer simply a football match
@mwalkerfoot.bsky.socialFT Sunderland 0-2 Brighton. Clinical Brighton keep up the pace. Third in PL & impressive. Down to 10 for 40 mins but no panic. Personified by Gross. S’land quite good in 1st half but not in 2nd.
@halushka.bsky.socialReposted by @mwalkerfoot.bsky.social17 murdered in Zaporizhzhia today. 22 in Pryluky a couple of days ago. 33 in the Kramatorks buses. Over just a week. After 9/11, America could have probably understood what is large-scale terrorism. 25 years afterward, their administration is happy to sponsor it. Dark, dark times.
@gatesheadfc.bsky.socialReposted by @mwalkerfoot.bsky.socialGateshead Football Club can confirm that a sale agreement has been reached in principle with American based private investment company, Flacks Group, subject to Independent Football Regulator approval.
Full statement 👉 ow.ly/sFIj50ZWnkL
@irishtimes.comReposted by @mwalkerfoot.bsky.socialRacing’s true greats are obvious and dual Arc winner Daryz isn’t one of them
@mwalkerfoot.bsky.socialRegis Le Bris good on Man City: "Football has rules on and off the pitch. You have to respect those rules. When they are broken, you should have consequences, otherwise it’s not fair, and we want fair competition." Also revealed Dan Ballard will miss Nov internationals. Big blow for DB, NI & S'land.
@david-ornstein.bsky.socialReposted by @mwalkerfoot.bsky.social🚨 EXCL: Everton put up for sale by The Friedkin Group. #EFC owner already seeking investment but now ready to exit if/when right buyer emerges. TFG plan to maintain full support in meantime after stabilising club + completing stadium move 🚨
@theathleticfc.bsky.socialReposted by @mwalkerfoot.bsky.socialThe first chapter of a four-part series explains the genesis of Manchester City's 'sham' spending - and the numbers behind it www.nytimes.com/athletic/766...
@amylawrence.bsky.socialReposted by @mwalkerfoot.bsky.social"People are describing that ‘you guys changed our life’. I mean, what does that mean?"
A treat to interview Mikel Arteta and try to get a grasp of what goes on inside his world.
On olive trees, ideas, curiosity, club culture and healing the poison in his veins.
@bbcstever.bsky.socialReposted by @mwalkerfoot.bsky.social"In this building lived and worked journalist Anna Politkovskaya. Killed 7 October 2006"
@david-ornstein.bsky.socialReposted by @mwalkerfoot.bsky.social🚨 BREAKING: Tonda Eckert given suspended 6wk ban by Football Association after investigation into ‘spygate’ scandal. 33yo Southampton head coach also handed fine having been charged with bringing game into disrepute. No #SaintsFC punishment
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@irishtimes.comReposted by @mwalkerfoot.bsky.social‘Protestant and proud’ Young Spencer: Meet the Shankill Road’s answer to Kneecap
@theathleticfc.bsky.socialReposted by @mwalkerfoot.bsky.socialConte on what he's learned from guiding some of Europe's biggest clubs to success, and why he is eyeing a return to the Premier League www.nytimes.com/athletic/765...
@mwalkerfoot.bsky.socialMiddlesbrough’s 150 year anniversary match today. Juninho’s back at the Riverside.
@theathleticfc.bsky.socialReposted by @mwalkerfoot.bsky.socialHis supporters say he is a hero, a moral crusader who was brave enough to shine a light upon football's shadowy hinterlands www.nytimes.com/athletic/609...
@mwalkerfoot.bsky.socialReposted by @mwalkerfoot.bsky.socialCeadach O'Neill made a short but significant 4th Northern Ireland appearance in the 3-0 win against Ukraine in Slovakia. It ends one debate. O'Neill will play for NI, not Rep of Ireland. Focus may shift to how Michael O'Neill's NI are developing. P. Charles, Atcheson, Donley all again impressive.
@paulhayward.bsky.socialReposted by @mwalkerfoot.bsky.socialIn today's Observer, my exclusive interview with Sir Alex Ferguson about the games of his life...
@mwalkerfoot.bsky.socialCeadach O'Neill made a short but significant 4th Northern Ireland appearance in the 3-0 win against Ukraine in Slovakia. It ends one debate. O'Neill will play for NI, not Rep of Ireland. Focus may shift to how Michael O'Neill's NI are developing. P. Charles, Atcheson, Donley all again impressive.
