Craig Hamilton
@craighamilton.bsky.social
Music, data, football, and dogs. PhD Popular Music Studies. Recovering academic now doing data/tech stuff + a few music projects.
Culture lead on the #avfc Fan Advisory Board - https://avfcfab.org
My website: www.popmusicresearch.org
Culture lead on the #avfc Fan Advisory Board - https://avfcfab.org
My website: www.popmusicresearch.org
Arsenal fans on the wireless calling for Arteta to go. 😬🤡😘
January 25, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Arsenal fans on the wireless calling for Arteta to go. 😬🤡😘
This is hilarious for two reasons:
1) Arsenal will have 2 points from 9 and The Choke is now very much on.
2) These Manchester United players have deservedly beaten the top two back to back, but everyone knows they will down tools *the very moment* Carrick gets the job full time
#thefootball
1) Arsenal will have 2 points from 9 and The Choke is now very much on.
2) These Manchester United players have deservedly beaten the top two back to back, but everyone knows they will down tools *the very moment* Carrick gets the job full time
#thefootball
January 25, 2026 at 6:23 PM
This is hilarious for two reasons:
1) Arsenal will have 2 points from 9 and The Choke is now very much on.
2) These Manchester United players have deservedly beaten the top two back to back, but everyone knows they will down tools *the very moment* Carrick gets the job full time
#thefootball
1) Arsenal will have 2 points from 9 and The Choke is now very much on.
2) These Manchester United players have deservedly beaten the top two back to back, but everyone knows they will down tools *the very moment* Carrick gets the job full time
#thefootball
Two great saves from Martinez but otherwise we’re good value for the lead. Excellent first half, and probably should have more than one goal. Onana v JoeLinton is some battle. #avfc
January 25, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Two great saves from Martinez but otherwise we’re good value for the lead. Excellent first half, and probably should have more than one goal. Onana v JoeLinton is some battle. #avfc
This is - of course - absolutely great, and we have Mick Hucknall from Simply Red to thank for this particular reissue.
I should have bought more of these B&F things back in the 90s. But I also should have a bought a house, got a pension, etc., so…
I should have bought more of these B&F things back in the 90s. But I also should have a bought a house, got a pension, etc., so…
January 25, 2026 at 1:18 PM
This is - of course - absolutely great, and we have Mick Hucknall from Simply Red to thank for this particular reissue.
I should have bought more of these B&F things back in the 90s. But I also should have a bought a house, got a pension, etc., so…
I should have bought more of these B&F things back in the 90s. But I also should have a bought a house, got a pension, etc., so…
I was listening to this on the radio, and immediately ran to the pub to tell everyone what had happened.
#theoldendays
#theoldendays
Happy Kick A Racist In The Sternum Day to all who celebrate
January 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM
I was listening to this on the radio, and immediately ran to the pub to tell everyone what had happened.
#theoldendays
#theoldendays
I understand the anger here, but the World Cup - and all who sail in it - has historically zero morals. America 2026 is right on brand with
Italy 1934
Argentina ‘78
Spain was still fascist when awarded ‘82 in the 1960s
Russia 2018
Qatar 2022
Saudi 2034
..and that’s just off the top of my head.
Italy 1934
Argentina ‘78
Spain was still fascist when awarded ‘82 in the 1960s
Russia 2018
Qatar 2022
Saudi 2034
..and that’s just off the top of my head.
If you're living somewhere outside the USA, one thing you can do is pressure your leaders to boycott World Cup and Olympic events here.
January 24, 2026 at 8:59 PM
I understand the anger here, but the World Cup - and all who sail in it - has historically zero morals. America 2026 is right on brand with
Italy 1934
Argentina ‘78
Spain was still fascist when awarded ‘82 in the 1960s
Russia 2018
Qatar 2022
Saudi 2034
..and that’s just off the top of my head.
Italy 1934
Argentina ‘78
Spain was still fascist when awarded ‘82 in the 1960s
Russia 2018
Qatar 2022
Saudi 2034
..and that’s just off the top of my head.
People in Minneapolis are in the streets and they are pissed off - these lives scenes are incredible. Their response is brave, and doubly impressive because it is bloody freezing there.
January 24, 2026 at 7:10 PM
People in Minneapolis are in the streets and they are pissed off - these lives scenes are incredible. Their response is brave, and doubly impressive because it is bloody freezing there.
Still waiting for Detective In A Wheelbarrow
For Jim Moir/Vic Reeves' birthday, a reminder it's thirty years this year since this advert.
January 24, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Still waiting for Detective In A Wheelbarrow
Crypto Isas sounds like a £50m-rated midfielder currently at Fiorentina that the Clickbait Industrial Complex insists is moving to Manchester United this January
January 24, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Crypto Isas sounds like a £50m-rated midfielder currently at Fiorentina that the Clickbait Industrial Complex insists is moving to Manchester United this January
If I was the sort of person who went to the gym, or did coke, and ended up on coke whilst working out at the gym, this is what I would listen to.
Not sure if I’ve posted this before, but it’s due a revisit due to sheer brevity more than anything. This lad has put every song used in Miami Vice, in chronological order, onto a playlist. Marvellous fun. I know it’s on evil Spotify, but you can copy to Qobuz etc. open.spotify.com/playlist/52B...
Miami Vice TV Soundtrack
open.spotify.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:14 PM
If I was the sort of person who went to the gym, or did coke, and ended up on coke whilst working out at the gym, this is what I would listen to.
Reposted by Craig Hamilton
January 22, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Gambling is stupid, but surely Jhon Duran to score / Jhon Duran to get booked against Villa tonight is the closest thing in the universe to free money.
January 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Gambling is stupid, but surely Jhon Duran to score / Jhon Duran to get booked against Villa tonight is the closest thing in the universe to free money.
I said earlier this week that I would not be putting the bins out, and I have today agreed a framework with my wife for bin management* that is a huge victory.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
*I have put the bins out.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
*I have put the bins out.
January 21, 2026 at 10:04 PM
I said earlier this week that I would not be putting the bins out, and I have today agreed a framework with my wife for bin management* that is a huge victory.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
*I have put the bins out.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
*I have put the bins out.
“..and that’s why I am banned from every Bookies on the High Street”
January 21, 2026 at 2:41 PM
“..and that’s why I am banned from every Bookies on the High Street”
Reposted by Craig Hamilton
Currently watching an ex-member of The Fall present a company wide CPD on Sustainable Roofing materials.
*Les McQueen face*
*Les McQueen face*
January 21, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Currently watching an ex-member of The Fall present a company wide CPD on Sustainable Roofing materials.
*Les McQueen face*
*Les McQueen face*
The #avfc FAB post on the trip to Fenerbahce has been updated with further information on accessing the stadium, and details of a dedicated WhatsApp channel. Please do share or pass on to those going to Turkey.
avfcfab.org/important-in...
avfcfab.org/important-in...
Important information for fans travelling to Turkey - avfcfab.org
As you are all aware the club recently communicated the away fans supporter information pack for the game in Istanbul against Fenerbahçe. We all know that following our club abroad comes with its part...
avfcfab.org
January 20, 2026 at 1:02 PM
The #avfc FAB post on the trip to Fenerbahce has been updated with further information on accessing the stadium, and details of a dedicated WhatsApp channel. Please do share or pass on to those going to Turkey.
avfcfab.org/important-in...
avfcfab.org/important-in...
The very last player you’d want to lose. Kamara is the oil in the Villa machine.
Big second half of the season for young players like Bogarde and Hemmings, who will have to step up.
#avfc
Big second half of the season for young players like Bogarde and Hemmings, who will have to step up.
#avfc
Exclusive: Boubacar Kamara is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury. Further tests over the weekend showed extent of the injury, with the 26yo likely to be out for a significant length of time.
Story @theathleticfc.bsky.social #AVFC
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
Story @theathleticfc.bsky.social #AVFC
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
Aston Villa’s Boubacar Kamara expected to miss rest of season with knee injury
Aston Villa midfielder Boubacar Kamara is expected to miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury.
Kamara sustained the knee injury in the opening minutes of Villa’s 2-1 FA Cup victory agai...
www.nytimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:08 AM
The very last player you’d want to lose. Kamara is the oil in the Villa machine.
Big second half of the season for young players like Bogarde and Hemmings, who will have to step up.
#avfc
Big second half of the season for young players like Bogarde and Hemmings, who will have to step up.
#avfc
January 18, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Told you. Nervy from the get go, and we could have played until Tuesday and not scored. Squad depth exposed today, but George Hemmings was a positive.
Fair play to Everton - they closed down the midfield really well all game. #avfc
Fair play to Everton - they closed down the midfield really well all game. #avfc
January 18, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Told you. Nervy from the get go, and we could have played until Tuesday and not scored. Squad depth exposed today, but George Hemmings was a positive.
Fair play to Everton - they closed down the midfield really well all game. #avfc
Fair play to Everton - they closed down the midfield really well all game. #avfc
Countries should not boycott the
World Cup in America…
They could however keep their *real* teams at home and instead each send the most badly behaved/hopeless Sunday League pub side in their nation.
But nobody should grass to FIFA about this plan. Let it be a surprise.
World Cup in America…
They could however keep their *real* teams at home and instead each send the most badly behaved/hopeless Sunday League pub side in their nation.
But nobody should grass to FIFA about this plan. Let it be a surprise.
January 17, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Countries should not boycott the
World Cup in America…
They could however keep their *real* teams at home and instead each send the most badly behaved/hopeless Sunday League pub side in their nation.
But nobody should grass to FIFA about this plan. Let it be a surprise.
World Cup in America…
They could however keep their *real* teams at home and instead each send the most badly behaved/hopeless Sunday League pub side in their nation.
But nobody should grass to FIFA about this plan. Let it be a surprise.
A good day at the football for #avfc, with everyone else dropping points ahead of our game tomorrow against a club we nearly always beat.
If you’ve been following Villa long enough, you know the rest.
If you’ve been following Villa long enough, you know the rest.
January 17, 2026 at 7:59 PM
A good day at the football for #avfc, with everyone else dropping points ahead of our game tomorrow against a club we nearly always beat.
If you’ve been following Villa long enough, you know the rest.
If you’ve been following Villa long enough, you know the rest.
Teams in the relegation zone picking up points at Anfield. Nature is healing.
January 17, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Teams in the relegation zone picking up points at Anfield. Nature is healing.
The ICE protests are slowly revealing that Americans are almost as good at swearing as British people and Australians (the undefeated World Champions).
January 17, 2026 at 4:07 PM
The ICE protests are slowly revealing that Americans are almost as good at swearing as British people and Australians (the undefeated World Champions).