Catcher There are some days when a trend feels like background noise, and some days when it feels like it’s tapping you on the shoulder. Today, that shoulder-tap was Maarten Martens. I always ask myself whether this is about facts, feelings, or a mix of both. What I saw people linking to Crisis club or chance … Read more
I noticed Aston Villa F.c. climbing the list and decided to follow the trail. I find myself wondering what people are hoping to confirm when they type it in. What I saw people linking to Aston Villa Football Club – The Official Club Website (Aston Villa) Aston Villa to face Indonesia All-Stars in Jakarta during … Read more
I saw Alan Greenspan trending and felt that little jolt of ‘what did I miss?’ The interesting part is the mix: curiosity, concern, entertainment, and the need to know ‘right now’. What I saw people linking to Alan Greenspan, economist and longtime head of the Federal Reserve, dies at 100 (NBC News) Alan Greenspan, architect … Read more
I saw All Ireland Football Quarter Final Draw and immediately opened a new tab. Then another. Then another. I find myself wondering what people are hoping to confirm when they type it in. What I saw people linking to All-Ireland SFC: Tyrone to meet Kerry and Monaghan will face Louth in quarter-finals (BBC) All-Ireland SFC … Read more
I keep a soft eye on trends, and Marco Trungelliti jumped out immediately. Part of me loves the speed of it – a million people asking the same question within the same hour. What I saw people linking to Eastbourne Open LIVE: GB's Jack Pinnington Jones vs Marco Trungelliti – stream, live scores, results and … Read more
The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s Ipswich Town F.c.. The interesting part is the mix: curiosity, concern, entertainment, and the need to know ‘right now’. What I saw people linking to Ipswich news: Is Gary O'Neil the right man? Have your say (BBC) Ipswich working to finalise Gary O’Neil … Read more
The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s Mateus Fernandes Manchester United Transfer. It’s a reminder that the internet isn’t one conversation – it’s thousands happening at once. What I saw people linking to Tottenham interested in Mateus Fernandes deal, remain keen on Sandro Tonali – The Athletic (The New York … Read more
The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s Liverpool Replacement for Mohamed Salah. I like to think of trends as a map of attention: messy, crowded, and occasionally revealing. What I saw people linking to Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, Man United eye move for Nmecha (ESPN) Yan Diomande: Liverpool tell Leipzig … Read more
Some trends glide by. South Western Railway basically waved at me until I paid attention. Trends compress time: yesterday’s unknown becomes today’s everywhere. What I saw people linking to 'Major' disruption expected across South Western Railway after signal fault (Daily Echo) Continued rail signal fault to disrupt passengers throughout today (Advertiser and Times) It snapped … Read more
I keep a soft eye on trends, and Hull Kingston Rovers jumped out immediately. The interesting part is the mix: curiosity, concern, entertainment, and the need to know ‘right now’. What I saw people linking to Super League: Hull KR 22-8 Leigh Leopards – Robins claim deserved win (BBC) Super League: Champions Hull KR beat … Read more