Iain Collin
@iaincollin.bsky.social
Writing about football for @thecouriersport.bsky.social, gibbering on about other stuff for myself and whoever will listen. If I must have a future, I want it with you.
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BREAKING: Dunfermline Athletic’s Championship safety confirmed as Hamilton Accies lose SFA appeal
BREAKING: Dunfermline Athletic’s Championship safety confirmed as Hamilton Accies lose SFA appeal
The Pars have escaped the threat of relegation to League One.
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May 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
BREAKING: Dunfermline Athletic’s Championship safety confirmed as Hamilton Accies lose SFA appeal
After watching that battle between St Mirren and Hibs on a Paisley tattie field, when are the Premiership going to ban rubbish grass pitches?
February 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
After watching that battle between St Mirren and Hibs on a Paisley tattie field, when are the Premiership going to ban rubbish grass pitches?
Nothing says Valentine’s Day more than a white pudding supper smothered in chippy sauce.
Plan A had to be scrapped due to wife’s illness. But Plan B was fine by me. 😍
Plan A had to be scrapped due to wife’s illness. But Plan B was fine by me. 😍
February 14, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Nothing says Valentine’s Day more than a white pudding supper smothered in chippy sauce.
Plan A had to be scrapped due to wife’s illness. But Plan B was fine by me. 😍
Plan A had to be scrapped due to wife’s illness. But Plan B was fine by me. 😍
A fine gesture from Dunfermline and Aberdeen in memory of a fine man.
Seems fitting in the circumstances they were drawn against each other in the cup.
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Seems fitting in the circumstances they were drawn against each other in the cup.
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Dunfermline Athletic and Aberdeen make cash pledge in Scottish Cup tribute to Jimmy Calderwood
The clubs will make a donation from ticket sales to charity Alzheimer's Scotland.
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January 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
A fine gesture from Dunfermline and Aberdeen in memory of a fine man.
Seems fitting in the circumstances they were drawn against each other in the cup.
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Seems fitting in the circumstances they were drawn against each other in the cup.
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Is Dunfermline's Matty Todd the most 2-footed player in the SPFL Championship? 🤔⬅️⚽➡️🦶🏻
The goal-scorer could be seen taking brilliant set-pieces with his left and his right foot at the weekend.
The goal-scorer could be seen taking brilliant set-pieces with his left and his right foot at the weekend.
December 9, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Is Dunfermline's Matty Todd the most 2-footed player in the SPFL Championship? 🤔⬅️⚽➡️🦶🏻
The goal-scorer could be seen taking brilliant set-pieces with his left and his right foot at the weekend.
The goal-scorer could be seen taking brilliant set-pieces with his left and his right foot at the weekend.
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The worrying statistics behind Raith Rovers’ defeat to Falkirk as vital Dunfermline derby looms
The worrying statistics behind Raith Rovers’ defeat to Falkirk as vital Dunfermline derby looms
Boss Neill Collins admitted his players were a clear second best in Saturday's 3-0 loss against the league leaders.
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December 8, 2024 at 1:06 PM
The worrying statistics behind Raith Rovers’ defeat to Falkirk as vital Dunfermline derby looms
A couple of interesting selection decisions in the Raith Rovers side to face league leaders Falkirk. 🤔
December 7, 2024 at 2:56 PM
A couple of interesting selection decisions in the Raith Rovers side to face league leaders Falkirk. 🤔
The boys from the better land… 🤩
December 4, 2024 at 11:48 PM
The boys from the better land… 🤩
A few things that came to mind as Dunfermline eased through in the Scottish Cup 🏁🏆
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The key numbers behind Dunfermline's Scottish Cup victory over Edinburgh City
The Pars progressed to the fourth round with a 2-1 win at Meadowbank.
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December 1, 2024 at 6:07 PM
A few things that came to mind as Dunfermline eased through in the Scottish Cup 🏁🏆
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Make this make sense. I can get from Perth to Edinburgh quicker by getting on a train towards Glasgow and changing trains than by getting on a direct service to Edinburgh. 🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
November 30, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Make this make sense. I can get from Perth to Edinburgh quicker by getting on a train towards Glasgow and changing trains than by getting on a direct service to Edinburgh. 🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Jimmy - one of the game’s true gents - was more than happy to spend half an hour reminiscing about Raith Rovers. 🏆
Covered everything from Spain 82 and the Coca-Cola Cup anniversary to McDonald’s and modern-day sports science. Some of it made it in 👇🏼
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Covered everything from Spain 82 and the Coca-Cola Cup anniversary to McDonald’s and modern-day sports science. Some of it made it in 👇🏼
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Jimmy Nicholl's inside story of Raith Rovers' Coca-Cola Cup triumph on 30th anniversary of win over Celtic
November 27 marks three decades since the Kirkcaldy side's stunning win at Ibrox.
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November 27, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Jimmy - one of the game’s true gents - was more than happy to spend half an hour reminiscing about Raith Rovers. 🏆
Covered everything from Spain 82 and the Coca-Cola Cup anniversary to McDonald’s and modern-day sports science. Some of it made it in 👇🏼
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Covered everything from Spain 82 and the Coca-Cola Cup anniversary to McDonald’s and modern-day sports science. Some of it made it in 👇🏼
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Our @thecourier.co.uk sports-specific accounts have arrived on Bluesky:
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Give them a follow (and if you have a sports / media starter pack, feel free to throw them in 🙏) for the best of Dundee, Tayside & Fife sport ❤️
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Give them a follow (and if you have a sports / media starter pack, feel free to throw them in 🙏) for the best of Dundee, Tayside & Fife sport ❤️
November 26, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Our @thecourier.co.uk sports-specific accounts have arrived on Bluesky:
@thecouriersport.bsky.social
@telegraphsport.bsky.social
Give them a follow (and if you have a sports / media starter pack, feel free to throw them in 🙏) for the best of Dundee, Tayside & Fife sport ❤️
@thecouriersport.bsky.social
@telegraphsport.bsky.social
Give them a follow (and if you have a sports / media starter pack, feel free to throw them in 🙏) for the best of Dundee, Tayside & Fife sport ❤️
Was a pleasure speaking to Scott (Y). Very humble on his role in one of Raith Rovers’ finest hours. Not long now until the anniversary…
November 26, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Was a pleasure speaking to Scott (Y). Very humble on his role in one of Raith Rovers’ finest hours. Not long now until the anniversary…
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Simo Valakari gives some detail here on the training ground work done that led to Mackenzie Kirk’s winner against Killie.
Was the first time I’ve had the chance to sit in his company. Came away feeling like he’s absolutely all over his job. Impressive.
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Was the first time I’ve had the chance to sit in his company. Came away feeling like he’s absolutely all over his job. Impressive.
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Simo Valakari explains training ground graft behind St Johnstone's first headed goal of season - and why it should lead to more
The Saints boss was delighted by Andre Raymond's cross and Mackenzie Kirk's header against Kilmarnock.
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November 26, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Simo Valakari gives some detail here on the training ground work done that led to Mackenzie Kirk’s winner against Killie.
Was the first time I’ve had the chance to sit in his company. Came away feeling like he’s absolutely all over his job. Impressive.
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Was the first time I’ve had the chance to sit in his company. Came away feeling like he’s absolutely all over his job. Impressive.
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What an event this must have been for all of a Raith Rovers persuasion.
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Raith Rovers' Coca-Cola Cup heroes reunite for 30th anniversary celebrations
Members of the shock 1994 League Cup triumph gathered in Kirkcaldy three decades on from famous Ibrox victory.
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November 25, 2024 at 1:31 PM
What an event this must have been for all of a Raith Rovers persuasion.
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Where are they now? Some of them are currently at a reunion lunch in Kirkcaldy, but you catch the drift… 🏆
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Raith Rovers' 1994 Coca-Cola Cup heroes: Where are they now?
The Stark's Park club and fans are celebrating 30 years since their famous triumph over Celtic.
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November 24, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Where are they now? Some of them are currently at a reunion lunch in Kirkcaldy, but you catch the drift… 🏆
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'I told them that you find out a lot about yourself in moments of adversity, individually and collectively. Could we go out there and dig deep?'
🚌 Bus journey hell
💪 Guts and character
⚽ Best goal of season?
🧤 SJW
🆕 Jim Goodwin from Ibrox
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🚌 Bus journey hell
💪 Guts and character
⚽ Best goal of season?
🧤 SJW
🆕 Jim Goodwin from Ibrox
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Jim Goodwin on 'bad as possible' preparation for Rangers clash as Dundee United boss reveals message to gutsy stars
United faced the Light Blues following an interrupted day of build-up.
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November 23, 2024 at 7:28 PM
'I told them that you find out a lot about yourself in moments of adversity, individually and collectively. Could we go out there and dig deep?'
🚌 Bus journey hell
💪 Guts and character
⚽ Best goal of season?
🧤 SJW
🆕 Jim Goodwin from Ibrox
@thecourier.co.uk
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🚌 Bus journey hell
💪 Guts and character
⚽ Best goal of season?
🧤 SJW
🆕 Jim Goodwin from Ibrox
@thecourier.co.uk
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A red card, own goal and a keeper howler. Just your average Hibs performance - and on a day when pretty much every other result has gone against them.
November 23, 2024 at 6:57 PM
A red card, own goal and a keeper howler. Just your average Hibs performance - and on a day when pretty much every other result has gone against them.
Dunfermline over on the other place advising fans not to travel. Supporters of other clubs told to stay at home to shelter from the storm.
Who are these games being played for today if not the fans?
Who are these games being played for today if not the fans?
November 23, 2024 at 12:38 PM
Dunfermline over on the other place advising fans not to travel. Supporters of other clubs told to stay at home to shelter from the storm.
Who are these games being played for today if not the fans?
Who are these games being played for today if not the fans?
So let’s kick things off with a confession…
During the Labour leadership election of 1994, I was working as a relief high school janitor and used a spare union ballot paper.
Of course, Tony Blair won but I voted for John Prescott.
Yet another election where I’ve been on the losing side. RIP JP 🌹
During the Labour leadership election of 1994, I was working as a relief high school janitor and used a spare union ballot paper.
Of course, Tony Blair won but I voted for John Prescott.
Yet another election where I’ve been on the losing side. RIP JP 🌹
November 21, 2024 at 11:06 AM
So let’s kick things off with a confession…
During the Labour leadership election of 1994, I was working as a relief high school janitor and used a spare union ballot paper.
Of course, Tony Blair won but I voted for John Prescott.
Yet another election where I’ve been on the losing side. RIP JP 🌹
During the Labour leadership election of 1994, I was working as a relief high school janitor and used a spare union ballot paper.
Of course, Tony Blair won but I voted for John Prescott.
Yet another election where I’ve been on the losing side. RIP JP 🌹