“Tonali”: the story, the subtext, and my takeaway

I checked the trending list out of habit and got immediately snagged by Tonali. I always ask myself whether this is about facts, feelings, or a mix of both. What I saw people linking to Manchester United transfer state of play: Ederson talks, Anderson latest, Dorgu impact (Manchester Evening News) Man Utd consider aborting agreed … Read more

So, “Hms Erebus” is trending. Let’s talk about it

You know when a word keeps following you around online? Today that word was Hms Erebus. At its best, a trend is a shortcut to context. At its worst, it’s a game of telephone. What I saw people linking to HMS Erebus sailors identified as new Pembroke Dock exhibit to open (BBC) New DNA analysis … Read more

“James Gibbons” in my feed: a few thoughts

I wasn’t looking for a new obsession today, but James Gibbons volunteered. I often start with the basics: what happened, who noticed, and why it spread. What I saw people linking to James Gibbons to leave the U's (Cambridge United) Player of the Season heading for U’s exit door (Cambridge Independent) What caught my eye … Read more

“Andrew Robertson” popped up – and I couldn’t not click

Not everything trending earns a post, but Andrew Robertson felt worth a pause. I find myself wondering what people are hoping to confirm when they type it in. What I saw people linking to Tottenham can seal two huge transfers immediately after final day Premier League survival (Football London) Tottenham ‘set’ to land Liverpool star … Read more