Andrew Mackenzie
@ahmackenzie.bsky.social
Scot mostly found in the West Midlands. Social democracy. Probably the only person to hold a season ticket for both Aberdeen and West Brom.
I don't agree with that in the workplace.
I don't agree with that in the workplace.
Donald Trump’s next move to get around the bruised hand controversy.
December 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Donald Trump’s next move to get around the bruised hand controversy.
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After 11 games last season, Aberdeen had a better record than Hearts.
But are Hearts better built to continue their excellent start to the campaign?
Yes.
@craigcairns.bsky.social explains why ⤵️
But are Hearts better built to continue their excellent start to the campaign?
Yes.
@craigcairns.bsky.social explains why ⤵️
Why Hearts are better placed than Aberdeen a year ago: Depth, comparison, Old Firm
Hearts have completed the first round of fixtures with nine wins and two draws. Craig compares it to Aberdeen's start in the league last season.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 12:42 PM
After 11 games last season, Aberdeen had a better record than Hearts.
But are Hearts better built to continue their excellent start to the campaign?
Yes.
@craigcairns.bsky.social explains why ⤵️
But are Hearts better built to continue their excellent start to the campaign?
Yes.
@craigcairns.bsky.social explains why ⤵️
What on earth is Gary Neville playing at?
December 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
What on earth is Gary Neville playing at?
I don't think the commentators are making enough of Ramsdale's role in that Spurs equaliser. Dreadful punch, followed by no anticipation on the overhead kick, even for allowing for it travelling through bodies.
December 2, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I don't think the commentators are making enough of Ramsdale's role in that Spurs equaliser. Dreadful punch, followed by no anticipation on the overhead kick, even for allowing for it travelling through bodies.
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Sweet potato fries should never be an upgrade item on a menu. I won't have them in the house, they're shit. Restaurants should charge a quid less for them
December 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Sweet potato fries should never be an upgrade item on a menu. I won't have them in the house, they're shit. Restaurants should charge a quid less for them
Thing is, I think that probably, just about is a penalty for Newcastle, but the bar for VAR intervention in the Premier League is usually quite a bit higher than that.
December 2, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Thing is, I think that probably, just about is a penalty for Newcastle, but the bar for VAR intervention in the Premier League is usually quite a bit higher than that.
Bill Leslie straining every sinew not to resort to "He is human, after all!" after that Haaland miss.
December 2, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Bill Leslie straining every sinew not to resort to "He is human, after all!" after that Haaland miss.
"Your future hasn't happened yet. You shape it. You're in the driving seat."
- Richard Clark, Stockport Graphics.
- Richard Clark, Stockport Graphics.
December 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
"Your future hasn't happened yet. You shape it. You're in the driving seat."
- Richard Clark, Stockport Graphics.
- Richard Clark, Stockport Graphics.
Just said "all stations go" rather than "all systems go" in a work call. Didn't feel like I could correct myself, really. Bit embarrassing, but I'll live it down. It's not like the time I said "two-thonged approach" rather than "two-pronged approach" to my fucking GP.
December 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Just said "all stations go" rather than "all systems go" in a work call. Didn't feel like I could correct myself, really. Bit embarrassing, but I'll live it down. It's not like the time I said "two-thonged approach" rather than "two-pronged approach" to my fucking GP.
Me looking at my laptop screen as I react ‘😆’ to your Teams message:
December 1, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Me looking at my laptop screen as I react ‘😆’ to your Teams message:
I might just be too cynical now, but I have increasingly grown to believe that Imagine is a fundamentally crap song.
November 30, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I might just be too cynical now, but I have increasingly grown to believe that Imagine is a fundamentally crap song.
To commemorate St Andrew's Day, you should all watch the greatest Scottish film of the twenty-first century to date, especially if you have not done so already.
It's still available on iPlayer:
It's still available on iPlayer:
Aftersun
Sophie is beginning to remember a formative holiday her divorced dad Calum took her on as a child. What her 11-year-old self experienced is now conjuring up things that perhaps went unseen.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
To commemorate St Andrew's Day, you should all watch the greatest Scottish film of the twenty-first century to date, especially if you have not done so already.
It's still available on iPlayer:
It's still available on iPlayer:
Train conductor is the spitting image of Kevin Muscat. Similar manner too. Absolutely nobody, not even the insolent teenagers, giving him any cheek on the ticket check. Masterful performance.
November 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Train conductor is the spitting image of Kevin Muscat. Similar manner too. Absolutely nobody, not even the insolent teenagers, giving him any cheek on the ticket check. Masterful performance.
Aberdeen’s current performances and results have made me more convinced of two things:
1. Jimmy Thelin is very unlikely to lose his job in the next few months, as recently looked a distinct possibility.
2. Jimmy Thelin is very unlikely to be Aberdeen manager come the start of next season.
1. Jimmy Thelin is very unlikely to lose his job in the next few months, as recently looked a distinct possibility.
2. Jimmy Thelin is very unlikely to be Aberdeen manager come the start of next season.
November 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Aberdeen’s current performances and results have made me more convinced of two things:
1. Jimmy Thelin is very unlikely to lose his job in the next few months, as recently looked a distinct possibility.
2. Jimmy Thelin is very unlikely to be Aberdeen manager come the start of next season.
1. Jimmy Thelin is very unlikely to lose his job in the next few months, as recently looked a distinct possibility.
2. Jimmy Thelin is very unlikely to be Aberdeen manager come the start of next season.
Continuing this: #WBA won with 65% possession today. Maybe some signs, although usually when trailing in games, that they *can* create chances, score goals and get results when having most of the ball.
If it can be built upon, it could really help to make them a better team, especially at home.
If it can be built upon, it could really help to make them a better team, especially at home.
A ‘fun’ fact: Today, #WBA won a game where they had the majority of possession for the first time this season (62%). Their joint next highest for wins is 49% against Wrexham and PNE.
I suspect that is at least partly reflective of league dynamics, though, and not solely about Albion or Ryan Mason.
I suspect that is at least partly reflective of league dynamics, though, and not solely about Albion or Ryan Mason.
Leaving Ipswich (46%) as something of an outlier, 49% v PNE (2-1 win), 60% v Watford (2-1 defeat) and 62% v Sheff Wed (0-0). A theme has emerged with this #WBA team - let them have the ball in ‘safe’ positions and challenge them to find solutions; all evidence sadly suggests they won’t be able to.
November 29, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Continuing this: #WBA won with 65% possession today. Maybe some signs, although usually when trailing in games, that they *can* create chances, score goals and get results when having most of the ball.
If it can be built upon, it could really help to make them a better team, especially at home.
If it can be built upon, it could really help to make them a better team, especially at home.
Now that we all know the story has a happy ending, we can laugh at Swansea scoring after ten seconds or whatever it was. Just objectively very funny.
November 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Now that we all know the story has a happy ending, we can laugh at Swansea scoring after ten seconds or whatever it was. Just objectively very funny.
That was basically a reverse Mason. Terrible first half, brilliant second half. Half-time subs all made valuable contributions. Brave, front-foot approach. Heggebo relentless, Molumby imperious. Players are with the manager. Sheer outpouring of joy at the third goal. Hopefully a turning point. #WBA
November 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
That was basically a reverse Mason. Terrible first half, brilliant second half. Half-time subs all made valuable contributions. Brave, front-foot approach. Heggebo relentless, Molumby imperious. Players are with the manager. Sheer outpouring of joy at the third goal. Hopefully a turning point. #WBA
Thing is, I don’t think the players have stopped playing for Mason here. The application is there. But there is an obvious lack of quality - and more than a few significant tactical issues too. #WBA
November 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Thing is, I don’t think the players have stopped playing for Mason here. The application is there. But there is an obvious lack of quality - and more than a few significant tactical issues too. #WBA
Watching that episode of Curb where Larry pretends to be Orthodox Jewish to get Richard bumped up the transplant list, fakes speaking Yiddish, and then eats edible underwear while stuck on a ski lift.
Simply the best half an hour of TV ever devised.
Simply the best half an hour of TV ever devised.
November 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Watching that episode of Curb where Larry pretends to be Orthodox Jewish to get Richard bumped up the transplant list, fakes speaking Yiddish, and then eats edible underwear while stuck on a ski lift.
Simply the best half an hour of TV ever devised.
Simply the best half an hour of TV ever devised.
Just deeply unpleasant and unseemly, really.
‘It’s a disgrace’ — Rachel Reeves’s uncle gives budget verdict ⬇️
‘It’s a disgrace’ — Rachel Reeves’s uncle gives budget verdict
‘It’s a disgrace’ — Rachel Reeves’s uncle gives budget verdict
www.thetimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Just deeply unpleasant and unseemly, really.