Mark Simpson
@laticmark.bsky.social
Retired former public servant. A Latics fan since the Seventies began. Some views might even be my own! 💙🤍 #oafc
🏡 Saddleworth - The North
🏡 Saddleworth - The North
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December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I've donated to @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social Cash for Kids: Mission Christmas.
Many children are at risk of waking up with nothing under the tree because Christmas is a luxury their families simply can’t afford. Can you help? 🎅
Many children are at risk of waking up with nothing under the tree because Christmas is a luxury their families simply can’t afford. Can you help? 🎅
Donate to Cash for Kids
Please help us improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people.
www.cashforkidsgive.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I've donated to @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social Cash for Kids: Mission Christmas.
Many children are at risk of waking up with nothing under the tree because Christmas is a luxury their families simply can’t afford. Can you help? 🎅
Many children are at risk of waking up with nothing under the tree because Christmas is a luxury their families simply can’t afford. Can you help? 🎅
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On Truss & Kwarteng in ‘22. Allister Heath, Telegraph: “the best budget I have ever heard a British chancellor deliver". Alex Brummer, Mail: “a genuine Tory package elbowing to one side the Treasury's fiscal conservatism".
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
November 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
On Truss & Kwarteng in ‘22. Allister Heath, Telegraph: “the best budget I have ever heard a British chancellor deliver". Alex Brummer, Mail: “a genuine Tory package elbowing to one side the Treasury's fiscal conservatism".
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
Why don’t MPs have the ability to sit and listen, rather than continually shout and jeer! Does this happen at other workplace meetings? STFU. #Budget
November 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Why don’t MPs have the ability to sit and listen, rather than continually shout and jeer! Does this happen at other workplace meetings? STFU. #Budget
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Have I ever racially abused anyone?
"Never in a hurtful or insulting way"
"Not with intent"
In other words, "yes".
"Never in a hurtful or insulting way"
"Not with intent"
In other words, "yes".
November 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Have I ever racially abused anyone?
"Never in a hurtful or insulting way"
"Not with intent"
In other words, "yes".
"Never in a hurtful or insulting way"
"Not with intent"
In other words, "yes".
18 year-old Youth Team midfielder Frankie McMahon-Brown has signed his first professional contract with Latics. 💙🤍 #oafc
McMahon-Brown Signs Professional Contract
Oldham Athletic are delighted to announce that Youth Team player Frankie McMahon-Brown has signed his first professional contract with the club.
www.oldhamathletic.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
18 year-old Youth Team midfielder Frankie McMahon-Brown has signed his first professional contract with Latics. 💙🤍 #oafc
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Paramount+ has won the rights to broadcast the majority of Champions League games in the UK from 2027 to 2031,
TNT Sports has lost the rights to show the UEFA Champions League from 2027, with Paramount+ in pole position to win the contest to broadcast the tournament in the UK. (Times Sport)
November 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Paramount+ has won the rights to broadcast the majority of Champions League games in the UK from 2027 to 2031,
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There is no reason why this should have made me laugh so hard a bit of gas escaped.
November 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
There is no reason why this should have made me laugh so hard a bit of gas escaped.
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BBC Under Attack: Pot and Kettle Special
The new Private Eye is out now.
The new Private Eye is out now.
November 12, 2025 at 8:06 AM
BBC Under Attack: Pot and Kettle Special
The new Private Eye is out now.
The new Private Eye is out now.
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Glad that someone has finally taken responsibility for the appalling assault on democracy that was the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
November 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Glad that someone has finally taken responsibility for the appalling assault on democracy that was the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
November 9, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Today marks my 1 year anniversary on Bluesky.
When I first joined there were around 13 million users; today there are more than 40 million! 👏🦋
#BlueSky #Anniversary
When I first joined there were around 13 million users; today there are more than 40 million! 👏🦋
#BlueSky #Anniversary
November 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Today marks my 1 year anniversary on Bluesky.
When I first joined there were around 13 million users; today there are more than 40 million! 👏🦋
#BlueSky #Anniversary
When I first joined there were around 13 million users; today there are more than 40 million! 👏🦋
#BlueSky #Anniversary
Latics sign 23 year old central defender Dynel Simeu on a short-term deal until 3 January 2026. 💙🤍 #oafc
Simeu Signs For Latics
Oldham Athletic are pleased to announce the signing of defender Dynel Simeu on a deal until 3 January 2026.
www.oldhamathletic.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Latics sign 23 year old central defender Dynel Simeu on a short-term deal until 3 January 2026. 💙🤍 #oafc
Oldham Athletic Fans Forum: Thursday 27 November in The Broadway Suite at Boundary Park. 💙🤍 #oafc
Doors open 6.30pm. 7.00pm start. Mike Keegan hosting.
Micky Mellon, Gary Brabin, and Tom Conlon will be in attendance.
Tickets are £10, which includes pie, peas, and a pint on arrival.
Doors open 6.30pm. 7.00pm start. Mike Keegan hosting.
Micky Mellon, Gary Brabin, and Tom Conlon will be in attendance.
Tickets are £10, which includes pie, peas, and a pint on arrival.
Fans Forum - 27th November
Oldham Athletic are pleased to confirm details of the upcoming Fans Forum, giving supporters the chance to hear directly from the management team and ask their questions in person.
www.oldhamathletic.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Oldham Athletic Fans Forum: Thursday 27 November in The Broadway Suite at Boundary Park. 💙🤍 #oafc
Doors open 6.30pm. 7.00pm start. Mike Keegan hosting.
Micky Mellon, Gary Brabin, and Tom Conlon will be in attendance.
Tickets are £10, which includes pie, peas, and a pint on arrival.
Doors open 6.30pm. 7.00pm start. Mike Keegan hosting.
Micky Mellon, Gary Brabin, and Tom Conlon will be in attendance.
Tickets are £10, which includes pie, peas, and a pint on arrival.
Non league football match in Oldham abandoned following a brawl between fans and players!
Avro and Kidsgrove Athletic: Football match abandoned after brawl involving fans and players
The game between Avro and Kidsgrove Athletic was abandoned in the 84th minute, says the Oldham club.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 19, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Non league football match in Oldham abandoned following a brawl between fans and players!
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🔴 The Great X-Tinction: Why My Time's Up On Twitter
"Media companies, governments and public figures are pretending to themselves that it will all get better. It won't. The Twitter many of us joined is dead and, while X is not yet, it should be" @ottoenglish.bsky.social
"Media companies, governments and public figures are pretending to themselves that it will all get better. It won't. The Twitter many of us joined is dead and, while X is not yet, it should be" @ottoenglish.bsky.social
The Great X-Tinction: Why My Time's Up On Twitter
Otto English explains why, after 15 years, he has left the social media platform now disseminating disinformation worldwide under the control of Elon Musk
bylinetimes.com
October 7, 2025 at 11:09 AM
🔴 The Great X-Tinction: Why My Time's Up On Twitter
"Media companies, governments and public figures are pretending to themselves that it will all get better. It won't. The Twitter many of us joined is dead and, while X is not yet, it should be" @ottoenglish.bsky.social
"Media companies, governments and public figures are pretending to themselves that it will all get better. It won't. The Twitter many of us joined is dead and, while X is not yet, it should be" @ottoenglish.bsky.social
I’m not really a golf fan, but given the appalling behaviour of some of the USA ‘fans’, I’m delighted that Europe has retained the Ryder Cup. ⛳️ 👏
BREAKING | Europe have retained the Ryder Cup
Ryder Cup 2025 live: McIlroy inspires Europe to brink of glory amid hostile USA crowd
www.independent.co.uk
September 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I’m not really a golf fan, but given the appalling behaviour of some of the USA ‘fans’, I’m delighted that Europe has retained the Ryder Cup. ⛳️ 👏
Oldham born journalist and broadcaster John Stapleton, who started his career at the Oldham Evening Chronicle, has died at the age of 79.
Veteran broadcaster John Stapleton, 79, dies 'peacefully'
The presenter, who featured on the BBC's Watchdog, had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 21, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Oldham born journalist and broadcaster John Stapleton, who started his career at the Oldham Evening Chronicle, has died at the age of 79.
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Sir Ed Davey has branded Elon Musk a criminal and called for him to be prosecuted for "allowing online harm to children" on his social media platform X
news.sky.com/story/sir-ed...
news.sky.com/story/sir-ed...
Sir Ed Davey brands Elon Musk a criminal and calls for his arrest for 'allowing online harm to children'
The world's richest man was accused of inciting violence by several politicians after telling a rally last week, "violence is coming to you".
news.sky.com
September 21, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Sir Ed Davey has branded Elon Musk a criminal and called for him to be prosecuted for "allowing online harm to children" on his social media platform X
news.sky.com/story/sir-ed...
news.sky.com/story/sir-ed...
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Britain will ‘never surrender flag’ to far-right protesters, Starmer says
Britain will ‘never surrender flag’ to far-right protesters, Starmer says
Exclusive: PM condemns attacks against police, racist intimidation of minorities and use of flag to instil fear
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What England’s flag-hoisters are saying – and what others are hearing
Britain will “never surrender” to far-right protesters who use the flag as cover for violence and to instil fear, Keir Starmer has said, condemning attacks against police officers and the racist intimidation of minorities.
Starmer said the St George’s flag “represents our diverse country” and that he would not tolerate people being “intimidated on our streets because of their background or the colour of their skin”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Britain will ‘never surrender flag’ to far-right protesters, Starmer says