Howard Gilbert
@howard56.bsky.social
Glaswegian father of five now living in Cambridgeshire. Celtic STH
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Someone told me that the FIFA ‘peace prize’ has been named the Bellend d’Or.
Perfect.
Perfect.
December 8, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Someone told me that the FIFA ‘peace prize’ has been named the Bellend d’Or.
Perfect.
Perfect.
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Sky News leading on Farage’s racism. BBC ignoring it.
December 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Sky News leading on Farage’s racism. BBC ignoring it.
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“Farage has suggested that it is inconceivable that anyone could recall such events of more than four decades ago. I would simply ask: can a victim of such abuse ever forget? I know I haven’t forgotten. I recognise his walk every time I see it on TV as that same walk that used to approach me.”
I’ll never forget the look of hatred Nigel Farage had for me at school, simply for existing
The Reform UK leader doubts people can recall their abuse from years ago. I’ve never forgotten his – it felt malicious
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM
“Farage has suggested that it is inconceivable that anyone could recall such events of more than four decades ago. I would simply ask: can a victim of such abuse ever forget? I know I haven’t forgotten. I recognise his walk every time I see it on TV as that same walk that used to approach me.”
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December 3, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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A big thank you to Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham for their excellent work supporting Martin O’Neill during the interim at #CelticFC.
Un grand merci à Shaun Maloney et Mark Fotheringham pour leur excellent travail aux côtés de Martin O’Neill durant l’intérim au #Celtic. #COYBIG 🍀🇮🇪☘️
Un grand merci à Shaun Maloney et Mark Fotheringham pour leur excellent travail aux côtés de Martin O’Neill durant l’intérim au #Celtic. #COYBIG 🍀🇮🇪☘️
December 4, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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Celtic salute a manager beloved by the fans
December 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Celtic salute a manager beloved by the fans
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“Celtic is a way of life. Possibly more than anywhere else, it meant everything to the supporters. The club affected their lives in ways perhaps maybe other clubs didn’t do.”
Martin O’Neill (2023)
www.thecelticwiki.com/managers/one...
#CelticFC
Martin O’Neill (2023)
www.thecelticwiki.com/managers/one...
#CelticFC
December 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
“Celtic is a way of life. Possibly more than anywhere else, it meant everything to the supporters. The club affected their lives in ways perhaps maybe other clubs didn’t do.”
Martin O’Neill (2023)
www.thecelticwiki.com/managers/one...
#CelticFC
Martin O’Neill (2023)
www.thecelticwiki.com/managers/one...
#CelticFC
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Sadly relevant today.
December 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Sadly relevant today.
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BOOOOOOO www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Rangers vs Falkirk LIVE: Scottish Premiership radio commentary, live text, team news, stats & match report
Listen to Sportsound and follow live text commentary, score updates and match report from Rangers vs Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
BOOOOOOO www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Plus sides to today: Two-child benefit scrapped. Largely progressive tax implications. Good market reaction. No big spending cuts. Nightmare prospect of cutting funding to net zero etc avoided. It's a left-wing budget. Those who say there's no difference between Labour and Tories are bananas.
November 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Plus sides to today: Two-child benefit scrapped. Largely progressive tax implications. Good market reaction. No big spending cuts. Nightmare prospect of cutting funding to net zero etc avoided. It's a left-wing budget. Those who say there's no difference between Labour and Tories are bananas.
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Greetings from Kyiv,
wet, grey, yet holiday-ready.
Because childhood deserves joy, even during the war.
wet, grey, yet holiday-ready.
Because childhood deserves joy, even during the war.
November 23, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Greetings from Kyiv,
wet, grey, yet holiday-ready.
Because childhood deserves joy, even during the war.
wet, grey, yet holiday-ready.
Because childhood deserves joy, even during the war.
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Make a pause
and spend 40 seconds in Kyiv.
and spend 40 seconds in Kyiv.
November 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Make a pause
and spend 40 seconds in Kyiv.
and spend 40 seconds in Kyiv.
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The ghost of Arthur Montford will be abroad tonight ❤️🏴
November 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The ghost of Arthur Montford will be abroad tonight ❤️🏴
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If you’ve not seen the Scotland v Denmark highlights, here’s a treat.
They’re quite something! 😁
They’re quite something! 😁
Scotland 4-2 Denmark highlights: World Cup qualification clinched after epic
Watch the best of the action as Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 to reach the men's World Cup finals for the first time since 1998.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:03 AM
If you’ve not seen the Scotland v Denmark highlights, here’s a treat.
They’re quite something! 😁
They’re quite something! 😁
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BBC News - Scotland 4-2 Denmark highlights: World Cup qualification clinched after epic - BBC Sport
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Even if you you're not a fan of football, this 8 minute highlight package from last night will bring a smile to your face this morning. Pure joy.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Even if you you're not a fan of football, this 8 minute highlight package from last night will bring a smile to your face this morning. Pure joy.
Scotland 4-2 Denmark highlights: World Cup qualification clinched after epic
Watch the best of the action as Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 to reach the men's World Cup finals for the first time since 1998.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:04 AM
BBC News - Scotland 4-2 Denmark highlights: World Cup qualification clinched after epic - BBC Sport
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Even if you you're not a fan of football, this 8 minute highlight package from last night will bring a smile to your face this morning. Pure joy.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Even if you you're not a fan of football, this 8 minute highlight package from last night will bring a smile to your face this morning. Pure joy.
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The BBC Scotland commentary for Kenny McLean’s halfway line goal is glorious. Stuff of dreams. 🔥
Congratulations #Scotland, see you at the World Cup.
Congratulations #Scotland, see you at the World Cup.
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The BBC Scotland commentary for Kenny McLean’s halfway line goal is glorious. Stuff of dreams. 🔥
Congratulations #Scotland, see you at the World Cup.
Congratulations #Scotland, see you at the World Cup.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:03 PM