Douglas Jardine was a hate figure in Australia in 1932-33 mainly because of Bodyline but also because of the Harlequin cap he wore rather than the England (MCC) one. Australian crowds saw it as pretentious. This is Jardine's cap

From Česká televize's Události Ostrava, north Moravia: As much as 80% of the Silesian town of Krnov (pop 23,000) is now underwater, according to deputy mayor Miroslav Binar. The town is no longer capable of co-ordinating rescue work, and is relying chiefly on the regional authority.

PACKERS WIN! #INDvsGB

The best reason not to throw the football I've ever heard.

Not a headline I expected to ever see: "QB Willis makes do with vomit ball". #NFL #GoPackGo #vomitball

Total Eclipise of the Heart...Where is my Mind? The Big Moon youtube.com/watch?v=yHbLEI…

With Gavin Henson back in a pair of rugby boots, it's a good time to revisit the greatest pass in rugby union history: youtube.com/watch?v=m4qRqa…

And now we have digital signs for The Cure Songs of a Lost World in Madrid Spain.

Four volunteer firefighters from Krnov being rescued by helicopter after their vehicle was overwhelmed by the floodwater. Just amazing determination and bravery all round, all weekend, from Policie ČR Hasičský záchranný sbor ČR Armáda ČR. Klobouk dolu.

A glorious display at the home of the voice of the Arms Park.💙🖤

New Cure Website! songsofalost.world

There aren’t too many better places to play a bit of cricket…

Hut Hut…huuuuuurgh #Packers #INDvsGB #nfl #pixelnfl

Anglo Welsh rugby. 1926 style. Charabanc to Coventry. Lunch at the Grand. Sandwiches provided at 11 for dirty stopouts. The Cardiff way.

songsofalost.world

Fair play.

MURUN BUCHSTANSANGUR (1982): Early Channel 4 animation by Timothy Forder about a perpetually depressed blob who lives under a kitchen cupboard. One of the grimiest cartoons ever made. As far as this clip goes... don't worry, Murun, we've all been there.

Malá Strana, hospoda Na Kampě. Místní jí říkali U Měšťánků, tak se jmenovala před znárodněním. Oblíbené místo Jana Wericha, Evy Olmerové a později také pražských mániček.

Working my way through every Bob Dylan studio album (twice) ahead of seeing him next month. Sorry, I can only manage the Christmas album once. I can't stand Christmas music at Christmas, this is agony on many levels. But, to be fair, Dylan seems to do it better than most.