Matt Leslie
@mattleslie74.bsky.social
Journalist, fan of Heart of Midlothian FC, Liverpool FC & sufferer of the Scotland team - both football and rugby. Personal account only.
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Hype and danger, bullshit and intrigue, salesmen and damage, opinions and previews, weight-cuts and rehydration clauses, accreditation issues and investigative journalism. A few thoughts on the endless chaos surrounding the contrived Eubank Jr-Benn scrap
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/a...
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Hard sell of Eubank Jr v Benn fails to disguise ugly fight loaded with danger and spite
Age, weight and whispers have raised doubts over who might triumph on Saturday but once the sound and fury fade we will be left with nothing to show for it
www.theguardian.com
April 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Hype and danger, bullshit and intrigue, salesmen and damage, opinions and previews, weight-cuts and rehydration clauses, accreditation issues and investigative journalism. A few thoughts on the endless chaos surrounding the contrived Eubank Jr-Benn scrap
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/a...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/a...
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On this day in 1984:
Anderlecht beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 (3-2 on agg) in the UEFA Cup semi-final second leg.
Dodgy refereeing decisions went against Brian Clough’s men, including this penalty award.
In 1997, it was revealed that the ref had received £18,000 to fix the match.
Anderlecht beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 (3-2 on agg) in the UEFA Cup semi-final second leg.
Dodgy refereeing decisions went against Brian Clough’s men, including this penalty award.
In 1997, it was revealed that the ref had received £18,000 to fix the match.
April 25, 2025 at 8:24 AM
On this day in 1984:
Anderlecht beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 (3-2 on agg) in the UEFA Cup semi-final second leg.
Dodgy refereeing decisions went against Brian Clough’s men, including this penalty award.
In 1997, it was revealed that the ref had received £18,000 to fix the match.
Anderlecht beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 (3-2 on agg) in the UEFA Cup semi-final second leg.
Dodgy refereeing decisions went against Brian Clough’s men, including this penalty award.
In 1997, it was revealed that the ref had received £18,000 to fix the match.
"Erm Dave....we're not getting off at Edinburgh."
"You've booked us to play bloody Aberdeen haven't you!"
"You've booked us to play bloody Aberdeen haven't you!"
David Bowie and Mick Ronson on the train to Aberdeen for the first date on the Ziggy Stardust tour, 15 May 1973. Pic: Mick Rock
April 24, 2025 at 8:31 AM
"Erm Dave....we're not getting off at Edinburgh."
"You've booked us to play bloody Aberdeen haven't you!"
"You've booked us to play bloody Aberdeen haven't you!"
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For St Georges Day, Nelson Mandela Place in Glasgow was originally called #StGeorge’s Place. When renamed it was home to the South African Consulate, so all mail had to be addressed “Nelson Mandela Place.” The Consulate tried to use a PO Box # but the Glasgow Postal Union refused to deliver to that.
April 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
For St Georges Day, Nelson Mandela Place in Glasgow was originally called #StGeorge’s Place. When renamed it was home to the South African Consulate, so all mail had to be addressed “Nelson Mandela Place.” The Consulate tried to use a PO Box # but the Glasgow Postal Union refused to deliver to that.
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The club is saddened to learn of the passing of former player David Clunie.
David made 354 appearances in maroon between 1964 and 1977.
Our thoughts are with David's family and friends at this sad time ❤️
Read a full tribute to David, by club historian David Speed ➡️ tinyurl.com/4tzzeknk
David made 354 appearances in maroon between 1964 and 1977.
Our thoughts are with David's family and friends at this sad time ❤️
Read a full tribute to David, by club historian David Speed ➡️ tinyurl.com/4tzzeknk
April 23, 2025 at 8:26 AM
The club is saddened to learn of the passing of former player David Clunie.
David made 354 appearances in maroon between 1964 and 1977.
Our thoughts are with David's family and friends at this sad time ❤️
Read a full tribute to David, by club historian David Speed ➡️ tinyurl.com/4tzzeknk
David made 354 appearances in maroon between 1964 and 1977.
Our thoughts are with David's family and friends at this sad time ❤️
Read a full tribute to David, by club historian David Speed ➡️ tinyurl.com/4tzzeknk
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I assume that the Anas Sarwar who yesterday ruled out any form of wealth tax is no relation to the Anas Sarwar who, when seeking the Scottish Labour Party leadership in 2017, proposed a 50p rate of tax for those earning over £100,000.
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April 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I assume that the Anas Sarwar who yesterday ruled out any form of wealth tax is no relation to the Anas Sarwar who, when seeking the Scottish Labour Party leadership in 2017, proposed a 50p rate of tax for those earning over £100,000.
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The news in stereo
SORRY. Sorry.
Have we seen this *incredible* news video coming out of Queensland? Wait for the witness/witnesses statement
Have we seen this *incredible* news video coming out of Queensland? Wait for the witness/witnesses statement
April 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The news in stereo
The thin-skinned SFA will probably fine us and do nothing to address the poor standard of refereeing in Scotland. However, good to see the club call it out.
April 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The thin-skinned SFA will probably fine us and do nothing to address the poor standard of refereeing in Scotland. However, good to see the club call it out.
"Aw naw...ahve nae money for the bus hame!"
The KLF on the Isle of Jura where they burned £1 million pounds in August 1994.
April 21, 2025 at 8:10 AM
"Aw naw...ahve nae money for the bus hame!"
Just one more win....
April 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Just one more win....
Despite winning, Aberdeen looked very ponderous against 10-man Hearts. Play like that against Celtic in the final and a repeat of the hammering they received from them in the League Cup semi is a real prospect.
April 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Despite winning, Aberdeen looked very ponderous against 10-man Hearts. Play like that against Celtic in the final and a repeat of the hammering they received from them in the League Cup semi is a real prospect.
Barring a dramatic comeback from Ipswich, no league title will be clinched today.
elmo from sesame street says " oh well " in front of a brown wall
ALT: elmo from sesame street says " oh well " in front of a brown wall
media.tenor.com
April 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Barring a dramatic comeback from Ipswich, no league title will be clinched today.
Referee John Beaton just before today's semi-final
April 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Referee John Beaton just before today's semi-final
I'm not going to criticise Cammy Devlin for that. He was immense for us today. Kent, McCart and Beningime deserve a mention as well.
As for the result, well I think that's made the board's decision on whether or not to renew Critchley's deal a bit easier. #hmfc
As for the result, well I think that's made the board's decision on whether or not to renew Critchley's deal a bit easier. #hmfc
April 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I'm not going to criticise Cammy Devlin for that. He was immense for us today. Kent, McCart and Beningime deserve a mention as well.
As for the result, well I think that's made the board's decision on whether or not to renew Critchley's deal a bit easier. #hmfc
As for the result, well I think that's made the board's decision on whether or not to renew Critchley's deal a bit easier. #hmfc
Fair play to Critchley - he's set the team up well after that red card. Aberdeen haven't had a sniff. Extra-time to come...
April 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Fair play to Critchley - he's set the team up well after that red card. Aberdeen haven't had a sniff. Extra-time to come...
The John Beaton Book of Refereeing
April 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The John Beaton Book of Refereeing
35-yards out from goal, two Hearts defenders tracking back yet the clown that's refereeing this semi says that's an automatic red card for denying a goalscoring opportunity. It's a yellow card - nothing more.
April 19, 2025 at 12:20 PM
35-yards out from goal, two Hearts defenders tracking back yet the clown that's refereeing this semi says that's an automatic red card for denying a goalscoring opportunity. It's a yellow card - nothing more.
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My dad’s first job as a doorman was at the Blue Angel, so I met Allan Williams when I was young and he presented me with a copy of his first book. Discussions about another book about his days as Beatles manager took an unexpected turn
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April 19, 2025 at 11:19 AM
My dad’s first job as a doorman was at the Blue Angel, so I met Allan Williams when I was young and he presented me with a copy of his first book. Discussions about another book about his days as Beatles manager took an unexpected turn
tonyevans92a.substack.com/p/an-afterno...
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Liverpool Echo front page from 2013. Strange that despite 97 people being unlawfully killed, the State still can't find out who did it. But when you look at other tragedies - Aberfan, Bloody Sunday, Jallianwala Bagh, Ballymurphy, Grenfell, etc - the State's covering up should not be a surprise
April 17, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Liverpool Echo front page from 2013. Strange that despite 97 people being unlawfully killed, the State still can't find out who did it. But when you look at other tragedies - Aberfan, Bloody Sunday, Jallianwala Bagh, Ballymurphy, Grenfell, etc - the State's covering up should not be a surprise