Thomas Brown
@thomasjbrown.bsky.social
Dad, Football, Coffee, Photography and award-winning Hack. Chairperson of @officialslfl. Views are all mine.
Email: thomasbrownscoop@proton.me
Email: thomasbrownscoop@proton.me
A few snaps from a jaunt to Glencoe.
February 3, 2026 at 6:06 PM
A few snaps from a jaunt to Glencoe.
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...
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
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...
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...
Around 100 protesters gathered outside the American consulate to protest against Donald Trump’s action in Venezuela.
January 10, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Around 100 protesters gathered outside the American consulate to protest against Donald Trump’s action in Venezuela.
It was a bit cold this morning. ❄️🥶
January 8, 2026 at 10:16 PM
It was a bit cold this morning. ❄️🥶
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
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.
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 few snaps as hundreds of brave souls take a New Year’s Day dip in the chilly Firth of Forth at Portobello beach.
A couple of phone snaps from the @edhogmanay fireworks.
January 1, 2026 at 3:12 PM
A couple of phone snaps from the @edhogmanay fireworks.
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
A snapshot of last night’s spectacular @edhogmanay fireworks that lit up the sky as we welcomed in the New Year.
Happy New Year when it comes folks.
December 31, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Happy New Year when it comes folks.
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
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.
Sadly I don't think there will be any silent ones.
December 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Sadly I don't think there will be any silent ones.
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
Final preparations are underway as 10,000 fireworks are set to light the night sky over Edinburgh as the bells strike midnight tomorrow.
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...
Full gallery here: open.substack.com/pub/jacobsda...
December 27, 2025 at 8:34 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...
Full gallery here: open.substack.com/pub/jacobsda...
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.
December 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.
A few phone snaps from the Edinburgh Christmas Market.
December 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A few phone snaps from the Edinburgh Christmas Market.
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...
Full gallery: open.substack.com/pub/jacobsda...
December 11, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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...
Full gallery: open.substack.com/pub/jacobsda...
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
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.
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
Interviewing the ‘King’ of a ‘lost African tribe’ in Scotland was not something I ever expected to be doing but here we are.
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
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.
Blair Henderson opening the scoring for the hosts when he slotted the ball beyond the keeper.
August 26, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Blair Henderson opening the scoring for the hosts when he slotted the ball beyond the keeper.
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
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.
Great to see the council are in control of things.
August 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Great to see the council are in control of things.
I present to you the £3.29 bottle of Sprite from WH Smith in Glasgow Central.
Clearly taking the p!ss with the price.
Clearly taking the p!ss with the price.
August 12, 2025 at 12:36 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.
Clearly taking the p!ss with the price.
A few snaps from a wander around Edinburgh today.
August 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
A few snaps from a wander around Edinburgh today.
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
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.