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Herne Bay, The Arsenal & Gillingham. Follower of Non-League football. 92/92.

Canterbury, Kent
Joined April 2009
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When this place gets knocked down it’ll be an act of cultural vandalism. Should be on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Even more determined to visit La Bombonera so see how it compares.
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Much needed win for @HerneBayFC. Sevenoaks were too open, too sloppy, to get anywhere near the rampant home side. 5-0 FT #NonLeague
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Weekend in Belgium.
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Kicking off the weekend in 🇧🇪 with a pint of ready salted.
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I will probably never attend a World Cup. Would love to experience it at least once. I just couldn’t bring myself to feed a morally bankrupt, parasitic organisation even if was ok with getting royally ripped off. Shocking state of affairs!
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That was gutting. A draw probably a fair result but to concede deep in to stoppage time, after taking too long over a throw in, is tough to take.
A brilliant second half from the Bay is a whisker away from a win. 🔵 3-3 🔴 [FT] #HBFC | #WeAreTheBay
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It’s days like this that test your commitment. I’m soaked, cold, pissed, tired and waiting for a delayed train home. All will be forgiven by Tuesday night.
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Running order for the weekend. Tomorrow - Ipswich v Forest with a bottle of red. Saturday - few beers at The Emirates for Arsenal v Everton. Sunday - on the sofa for Hibs v Celtic, Liverpool v Brighton, Sunderland v Leeds & Barca v Real.
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This reflects society as well as the Premier League. Simmering discontent across the world as the gap between the haves and have nots widens. Priorities completely out of step with what society actually needs and wants. Morally tone deaf!
I’ve supported Arsenal for over 30 years. I’m a season ticket holder and we’re successful. Yet I’ve never felt more disconnected from the club. I’ve written about why, and what I miss about the game I fell in love with. taproomnetwork.com/2026/10/1…
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Off home to see what happened at the other end pitch on Match of the Day.
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Hi, @Se_Railway - why am I getting this on your app. The route is open between Chartham & St Pancras tomorrow isn’t it? Break the journey down Chartham to Ashford then Ashford to St P and it shows as expected?
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Was hoping for something more along these lines..
Was really looking forward to this but that stuff is disappointing.
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Was really looking forward to this but that stuff is disappointing.
the Arsenal x SPZL 

available now 🔗
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Margate let a 2 goal lead slip against bottom of the league Punjab, who deserved their point, if not all 3 by the end. Margate were average first half, terrible all second. Booed off by some of their support at FT. Whitstable supporters will raise a smile tonight! #NonLeague
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What do the owners do now. Their sportswashing vehicle now needs some form of sportswashing itself.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City found guilty on virtually all charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial regulations. #MCFC expected to appeal against verdict issued by independent commission. Sanctions undecided, process ongoing @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7049721…
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What a week for my social life. No Bayern tickets, no Oasis code and unsuccessful in the World darts ticket ballot.
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On to my 3rd game of football sat on the sofa. Had 2/3 bottle of Malbec, a roast dinner, glass of port & trifle to finish. It has been EXHAUSTING!
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Good to see Kent clubs fairing well in the National League South so far.
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I hope the end to influencers is close. Obviously inauthentic content, often unoriginal and utterly boring in most cases. A fad that has had its day.
Man City advertising for influencers to come and show everyone their “electrifying atmosphere” because their own “core fans are less likely to attend” Nothing screams authentic matchday culture like paying strangers to turn up and tell everyone how authentic they are
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Fully grown men bringing inflatable Champions League trophies to the game. Terrace humour is in the pits.
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And best front 3 in the country. I’ll take some convicting on that one. Arsenal better all over the pitch.
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