Really enjoyed the day out in Hull and doing the talk at The People’s Republic. Thanks to @garyhammondperc.bsky.social for the invitation, to those who came along to listen, and to Meg and Dave for tech support. Good fun
The prices don’t. Just the way football is going. The fact that people still go to these tournaments beggars belief
If you are planning on going to the World Cup still, why? Have you not realised you are being fleeced and totally screwed over by Trump’s USA and FIFA yet? If not, why not?
Doing my talk today in Hull at The People’s Republic. 12.30 start, free entry. Talking about the stories told by different groups in Colombia using football. Come along! #Hull #football #colombia #footballtalk
Someone really needs to translate the book into English. It’s fantastic
I’m doing a talk in Hull on Saturday. Come along
The first Your Boys Took a Hell of a Beating field trip was all set for Harrogate Town Vs Notts County, before it was diverted to York City Vs Woking instead...
@scraggy74.bsky.social @aidanwilliams74.bsky.social join @drpetewatson.bsky.social & Stu Horsfield.
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Sadly couldn’t be part of this recording (particularly as allegedly the highbrow member of the group!!) but very much enjoying Steven, Stu and Aidan discussing the YBTAHOAB field trip to York vs Woking (via Harrogate) podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/y...
Another podcast recorded, though not on football this time. It’s another one for film lovers. More details and links when it’s published.
Great effort by Anna and Markus. Lots of very interesting panels
Just launched, a gathering of resources for teaching & thinking the World Cup, featuring contributions from @brendaelsey.bsky.social @seanjacobs.bsky.social, Peter Alegi & Martha Saveedra.
worldcupsyllabus.com
Just saw my book in the wild for the first time. Albeit in the Society of Latin American Studies conference! @livunipress.bsky.social
Just one detail missing for what was a great evening
Brief break over, now back researching for forthcoming podcasts, articles and book project as well as some conference presentations
Abysmal first game for Hampshire. Batting looks very weak, bowling promising but yet to prove they can cut it. Going to be a very long season and Domingo has his work cut out
If you are a football fan, wherever you are, just take a minute to have a long, hard, laugh at Arsenal.
Thanks very much
I do wonder how many university problems are down to lecturers with no management or leadership experience in senior management positions they have no capacity to be in.
Only 15 minutes until the start of the county cricket season! Excited!
That would be fantastic if you could. We should both be at the conference. Whatever is easiest for you really.
Yes, the John Meade materials? Wonderful stuff. I’m busy finishing off the Chile side of things, before moving onto Brazil and Peru
I can provide a few names if needed, though I’m currently on a break without access to my computer. Percy Snape and Harry Rowley are certainly two, David Gregory another
Is there a section on British referees in the country? I can read Portuguese!
We’re excited to announce the Call for Papers for our third international conference at Loughborough University, 10-12 June 2026.
The call is open from now until the 3rd April.
Download the CFP: www.sportanthro.org/conference
Submit a paper: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/75VR0khKRq
Submissions for the Lord Aberdare Literary Prize for sports history are now open. Closing date for entries is 30th April 2026. See below for more details...
It’s a gorgeous day to be out walking. Doune ponds, Commonty path, now on the Doune trail
#OnThisDay 2 April 1982
Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands/Islas Malvinas
The conflict ended nine weeks later in defeat, and the ultimate demise of Argentina's junta
@drpetewatson.bsky.social joined me on the podcast to discuss its legacy at Mexico '86
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Grim but necessary read on the forthcoming 2026 World Cup, by @amnesty.org. This link will take you to the full version of the report. www.amnesty.org/en/documents...
Really pleasant walk up Ben Gullipen near Callander this morning. Just saw one person in two hours.