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Thomas Brown
@thomasjbrown.bsky.social
Dad, Football, Coffee, Photography and award-winning Hack. Chairperson of @officialslfl. Views are all mine.
Email: thomasbrownscoop@proton.me
A few snaps from a jaunt to Glencoe.
February 3, 2026 at 6:06 PM
A few snaps from today’s @ScottishCup tie at Ainslie Park saw @SpartansFC progress to the next round with a win over @ICTFC on penalties.

The home side's keeper, Paddy Martin, saved the first two spot kicks to secure the win.

Full gallery here: jacobsdadstales.substack.com/p/pictured-s...
January 17, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Around 100 protesters gathered outside the American consulate to protest against Donald Trump’s action in Venezuela.
January 10, 2026 at 1:18 PM
It was a bit cold this morning. ❄️🥶
January 8, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Action snaps from today’s @spflofficial.bsky.social League 2 game saw Spartans go eight points clear at the top with a 2-0 win over Dumbarton at Ainslie Park.
January 3, 2026 at 8:26 PM
A few snaps as hundreds of brave souls take a New Year’s Day dip in the chilly Firth of Forth at Portobello beach.
January 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM
A couple of phone snaps from the @edhogmanay fireworks.
January 1, 2026 at 3:12 PM
A snapshot of last night’s spectacular @edhogmanay fireworks that lit up the sky as we welcomed in the New Year.
January 1, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Happy New Year when it comes folks.
December 31, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Chief Superintendent David Robertson is the Gold Commander for tonight’s @edhogmanay street party in the capital. I caught up with him earlier this week to hear his message to the thousands of people who will welcome in the New Year in Edinburgh.
December 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Sadly I don't think there will be any silent ones.
December 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Final preparations are underway as 10,000 fireworks are set to light the night sky over Edinburgh as the bells strike midnight tomorrow.
December 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
All the snaps from today's @OfficialSLFL game at Netherdale saw @OfficialBRFC pick up all three points with a 2-1 over neighbours @fairydeanrovers

Full gallery here: open.substack.com/pub/jacobsda...
December 27, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.
December 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A few phone snaps from the Edinburgh Christmas Market.
December 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Snaps from last night’s @ScottishCup tie saw @JamTarts book their place in the fourth round with a 4-0 win over @spartansfcwomen at Ainslie Park.

Full gallery: open.substack.com/pub/jacobsda...
December 11, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Hundreds of police officers took to the streets of Edinburgh on Bonfire Night as part of the force’s efforts to keep people safe and reduce anti-social behaviour.
November 6, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Interviewing the ‘King’ of a ‘lost African tribe’ in Scotland was not something I ever expected to be doing but here we are.
September 8, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Four snaps from today's nine-goal thriller in the Borders saw The Shire run out 6-3 winners over Gala Fairydean Rovers at Netherdale.
August 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Blair Henderson opening the scoring for the hosts when he slotted the ball beyond the keeper.
August 26, 2025 at 10:27 PM
A few snaps from tonight's @spflofficial.bsky.social KDM Evolution Cup game saw Spartans and Peterhead share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
August 26, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Great to see the council are in control of things.
August 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I present to you the £3.29 bottle of Sprite from WH Smith in Glasgow Central.

Clearly taking the p!ss with the price.
August 12, 2025 at 12:36 PM
A few snaps from a wander around Edinburgh today.
August 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
A few snaps of the Netherdale Stadium in Galashiels, home to @fairydeanrovers. The now A-listed stand was the work of Peter Womersley, one of the great unsung heroes of Scottish post-war architecture.
July 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM