Jonny McFarlane
@jonnymcfarlane.bsky.social
Head of Sport, Newsquest Scotland. Expect football and film.
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Absolutely delighted to announce that I’ll be back at the Glasgow Comedy Festival with a new show.
A celebration of Scottish football, featuring clips, debunked myths, cameos and maybe the odd song…
Monday March 24 at Òran Mór.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW: www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/performances...
A celebration of Scottish football, featuring clips, debunked myths, cameos and maybe the odd song…
Monday March 24 at Òran Mór.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW: www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/performances...
December 3, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Absolutely delighted to announce that I’ll be back at the Glasgow Comedy Festival with a new show.
A celebration of Scottish football, featuring clips, debunked myths, cameos and maybe the odd song…
Monday March 24 at Òran Mór.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW: www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/performances...
A celebration of Scottish football, featuring clips, debunked myths, cameos and maybe the odd song…
Monday March 24 at Òran Mór.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW: www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/performances...
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BREAKING: Assisted dying bill passes its second reading by 330 votes to 275, after emotional four-and-a-half hour debate, meaning it now proceeds to its next Commons stage.
Keir Starmer spotted by MPs going through the ‘aye’ lobby.
Keir Starmer spotted by MPs going through the ‘aye’ lobby.
November 29, 2024 at 2:24 PM
BREAKING: Assisted dying bill passes its second reading by 330 votes to 275, after emotional four-and-a-half hour debate, meaning it now proceeds to its next Commons stage.
Keir Starmer spotted by MPs going through the ‘aye’ lobby.
Keir Starmer spotted by MPs going through the ‘aye’ lobby.
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Morning Briefing presenter @derekclarksport.bsky.social was in the away end last night in Nice.
Fans were kettled on arriving at the stadium, with some crushed and at least one assaulted.
What followed was 'policing at its ugliest'. Here is his testimony.
www.rangersreview.co.uk/opinion/2476...
Fans were kettled on arriving at the stadium, with some crushed and at least one assaulted.
What followed was 'policing at its ugliest'. Here is his testimony.
www.rangersreview.co.uk/opinion/2476...
November 29, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Morning Briefing presenter @derekclarksport.bsky.social was in the away end last night in Nice.
Fans were kettled on arriving at the stadium, with some crushed and at least one assaulted.
What followed was 'policing at its ugliest'. Here is his testimony.
www.rangersreview.co.uk/opinion/2476...
Fans were kettled on arriving at the stadium, with some crushed and at least one assaulted.
What followed was 'policing at its ugliest'. Here is his testimony.
www.rangersreview.co.uk/opinion/2476...
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"Before my son’s illness, I had given little thought to the barriers disabled fans face. It is only when you are faced with those hurdles yourself that you really understand what they're up against."
This week's Motherwell newsletter is a personal one 👇
www.heraldscotland.com/sport/247587...
This week's Motherwell newsletter is a personal one 👇
www.heraldscotland.com/sport/247587...
Kudos to Motherwell, we need to shine a light on disabled facilities in football
Motherwell will mark International People of Disabilities Day this week, and hopefully it sparks a wider - and overdue - discussion about disabled…
www.heraldscotland.com
November 29, 2024 at 7:05 AM
"Before my son’s illness, I had given little thought to the barriers disabled fans face. It is only when you are faced with those hurdles yourself that you really understand what they're up against."
This week's Motherwell newsletter is a personal one 👇
www.heraldscotland.com/sport/247587...
This week's Motherwell newsletter is a personal one 👇
www.heraldscotland.com/sport/247587...
Hamza Igamane came of age in a Rangers shirt against Nice. But how did the club find him?
@joshuabarrierr.bsky.social tells the story of his breathtaking night and unlikely transfer in the summer.
www.rangersreview.co.uk/features/247...
@joshuabarrierr.bsky.social tells the story of his breathtaking night and unlikely transfer in the summer.
www.rangersreview.co.uk/features/247...
How Rangers found Hamza Igamane - new data, Morocco meeting and recruitment change
The Moroccan forward announced himself with two goals in Nice - this is the story of his transfer to Rangers.
www.rangersreview.co.uk
November 29, 2024 at 11:08 AM
Hamza Igamane came of age in a Rangers shirt against Nice. But how did the club find him?
@joshuabarrierr.bsky.social tells the story of his breathtaking night and unlikely transfer in the summer.
www.rangersreview.co.uk/features/247...
@joshuabarrierr.bsky.social tells the story of his breathtaking night and unlikely transfer in the summer.
www.rangersreview.co.uk/features/247...
A brilliant deal - and that print is a fantastic bonus 👍
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Why you should subscribe to the Rangers Review - and what you'll get with free gift
This Black Friday we're running our best offer yet - a year's access to the Rangers Review for just £12.
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November 28, 2024 at 11:29 AM
A brilliant deal - and that print is a fantastic bonus 👍
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rest in peace, Jim Abrahams. thank you for all the laughs.
November 26, 2024 at 6:28 PM
rest in peace, Jim Abrahams. thank you for all the laughs.
"The power will lie with Stewart. He is the figurehead and the decision maker, the line manager and the standard setter. Stewart will have the say and the sway at Ibrox."
Huge changes afoot at Rangers.
www.rangersreview.co.uk/features/247...
Huge changes afoot at Rangers.
www.rangersreview.co.uk/features/247...
Why Patrick Stewart's CEO appointment presents a historic change at Rangers
Stewart will have a mandate from the Ibrox board to lead Rangers his way after being appointed as James Bisgrove's successor.
www.rangersreview.co.uk
November 25, 2024 at 2:38 PM
"The power will lie with Stewart. He is the figurehead and the decision maker, the line manager and the standard setter. Stewart will have the say and the sway at Ibrox."
Huge changes afoot at Rangers.
www.rangersreview.co.uk/features/247...
Huge changes afoot at Rangers.
www.rangersreview.co.uk/features/247...
Huge scoop from @chrisjack89.bsky.social
Rangers are set to name former Manchester United CEO Patrick Stewart as their new chief executive officer.
We reported on Saturday that Malcolm Offord will succeed John Bennett as chairman.
www.rangersreview.co.uk/news/2474634...
We reported on Saturday that Malcolm Offord will succeed John Bennett as chairman.
www.rangersreview.co.uk/news/2474634...
Former Manchester United CEO set to land Rangers chief executive role
Rangers are expected to name former Manchester United chief Patrick Stewart as their new chief executive officer.
www.rangersreview.co.uk
November 23, 2024 at 9:31 PM
Huge scoop from @chrisjack89.bsky.social
Rangers have been awful once again. Zero threat. Dundee United the better side.
Propper isn’t physical enough for Scottish football. That deal hasn’t and will never work. Should be moved on in January.
Propper isn’t physical enough for Scottish football. That deal hasn’t and will never work. Should be moved on in January.
November 23, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Rangers have been awful once again. Zero threat. Dundee United the better side.
Propper isn’t physical enough for Scottish football. That deal hasn’t and will never work. Should be moved on in January.
Propper isn’t physical enough for Scottish football. That deal hasn’t and will never work. Should be moved on in January.
Ooooft. That is all.
November 22, 2024 at 10:36 PM
Ooooft. That is all.
While Rangers have their issues, the commercial department led by Karim Virani continues to thrive.
By some distance the largest back-of-shirt deal in the history of the club.
www.rangersreview.co.uk/interviews/2...
By some distance the largest back-of-shirt deal in the history of the club.
www.rangersreview.co.uk/interviews/2...
Rangers announce commercial deal 45 percent higher than any other in club history
Rangers' new deal with Guavapay is the biggest they've ever done by a significant margin.
www.rangersreview.co.uk
November 22, 2024 at 12:42 PM
While Rangers have their issues, the commercial department led by Karim Virani continues to thrive.
By some distance the largest back-of-shirt deal in the history of the club.
www.rangersreview.co.uk/interviews/2...
By some distance the largest back-of-shirt deal in the history of the club.
www.rangersreview.co.uk/interviews/2...
Pick a movie. What you watching?
November 21, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Pick a movie. What you watching?
One of my favourite days of any quarter is when this beauty arrives through the door.
Scottish football should cherish @nutmegmagazine.bsky.social and what they do to promote high quality, long form journalism 👌
Scottish football should cherish @nutmegmagazine.bsky.social and what they do to promote high quality, long form journalism 👌
📢 NUTMEG ANNOUNCEMENT
Issue 34 is at the printers
You can pre-order it here:
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🏴 Brilliant football stories, made in Scotland ⚽️
Issue 34 is at the printers
You can pre-order it here:
🛒 bit.ly/4fl4UlL
Read the full contents here
📕 bit.ly/4flQ1iS
Check out our Substack: nutmegfootball.substack.com
🏴 Brilliant football stories, made in Scotland ⚽️
November 21, 2024 at 9:02 PM
One of my favourite days of any quarter is when this beauty arrives through the door.
Scottish football should cherish @nutmegmagazine.bsky.social and what they do to promote high quality, long form journalism 👌
Scottish football should cherish @nutmegmagazine.bsky.social and what they do to promote high quality, long form journalism 👌
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Lawrence Shankland has been a difficult watch at times this season (in keeping with the team in general). But has he been as poor as made out?
In short, no.
A piece trying to make sense of his goal-scoring struggles.
In short, no.
A piece trying to make sense of his goal-scoring struggles.
Confidence, context, conditioning: Analysing Lawrence Shankland's Hearts struggles
Lawrence Shankland has scored just one goal this term.after 28- and 31-goal seasons for Hearts. Joel Sked looks at the striker's struggles
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 7:44 AM
Lawrence Shankland has been a difficult watch at times this season (in keeping with the team in general). But has he been as poor as made out?
In short, no.
A piece trying to make sense of his goal-scoring struggles.
In short, no.
A piece trying to make sense of his goal-scoring struggles.
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The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who stands accused of crimes against humanity
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2474115...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2474115...
November 21, 2024 at 3:37 PM
The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who stands accused of crimes against humanity
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2474115...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2474115...
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NEW: A starter pack of 42 journalists, editors and media outlets covering Scottish football -will add to it as and when new accounts appear 🏴
(Please repost and tag anyone I've missed!)
go.bsky.app/9uZXASe
(Please repost and tag anyone I've missed!)
go.bsky.app/9uZXASe
November 20, 2024 at 6:53 PM
NEW: A starter pack of 42 journalists, editors and media outlets covering Scottish football -will add to it as and when new accounts appear 🏴
(Please repost and tag anyone I've missed!)
go.bsky.app/9uZXASe
(Please repost and tag anyone I've missed!)
go.bsky.app/9uZXASe
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November 21, 2024 at 9:30 AM
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🆕 Hibs are expected to confirm the appointment of Garvan Stewart as head of recruitment.
✍️ @LiamBryce_ takes a detailed look at the job awaiting him at Easter Road.
👉 onlrl.co/6a39m8
✍️ @LiamBryce_ takes a detailed look at the job awaiting him at Easter Road.
👉 onlrl.co/6a39m8
November 21, 2024 at 8:55 AM
🆕 Hibs are expected to confirm the appointment of Garvan Stewart as head of recruitment.
✍️ @LiamBryce_ takes a detailed look at the job awaiting him at Easter Road.
👉 onlrl.co/6a39m8
✍️ @LiamBryce_ takes a detailed look at the job awaiting him at Easter Road.
👉 onlrl.co/6a39m8
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💬 "Tony Bloom is the smartest person I’ve met in my life."
@sked21.bsky.social's long read on Tony Bloom and Hearts: Recruitment, Jamestown, algorithms, Belgium and vision
@sked21.bsky.social's long read on Tony Bloom and Hearts: Recruitment, Jamestown, algorithms, Belgium and vision
Tony Bloom and Hearts: Recruitment, Jamestown, algorithms, Belgium and vision
Who is Tony Bloom? Hearts Standard spoke to numerous people to find out more.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 9:16 PM
💬 "Tony Bloom is the smartest person I’ve met in my life."
@sked21.bsky.social's long read on Tony Bloom and Hearts: Recruitment, Jamestown, algorithms, Belgium and vision
@sked21.bsky.social's long read on Tony Bloom and Hearts: Recruitment, Jamestown, algorithms, Belgium and vision
Been wondering WTF has been doing on with Scotland matches and TV?
@graememcgarry.bsky.social has done a brilliant explainer.
www.heraldscotland.com/sport/247390...
@graememcgarry.bsky.social has done a brilliant explainer.
www.heraldscotland.com/sport/247390...
November 20, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Been wondering WTF has been doing on with Scotland matches and TV?
@graememcgarry.bsky.social has done a brilliant explainer.
www.heraldscotland.com/sport/247390...
@graememcgarry.bsky.social has done a brilliant explainer.
www.heraldscotland.com/sport/247390...
'The technical director role assumed by Koppen does not hand him jurisdiction over the hiring and firing of a manager, it is not an all-powerful sporting director role.'
Some great insider detail in this excellent piece by Josh
www.rangersreview.co.uk/features/247...
Some great insider detail in this excellent piece by Josh
www.rangersreview.co.uk/features/247...
November 20, 2024 at 1:15 PM
'The technical director role assumed by Koppen does not hand him jurisdiction over the hiring and firing of a manager, it is not an all-powerful sporting director role.'
Some great insider detail in this excellent piece by Josh
www.rangersreview.co.uk/features/247...
Some great insider detail in this excellent piece by Josh
www.rangersreview.co.uk/features/247...
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‘It all feels like a tragedy.’
I spoke to Jackie, a mum fighting to see her son for the first time in five years. She feels abandoned by the justice system.
Stories like Jackie’s are the reason @heraldscotland.bsky.social are doing our Legal Aid series.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2472486...
I spoke to Jackie, a mum fighting to see her son for the first time in five years. She feels abandoned by the justice system.
Stories like Jackie’s are the reason @heraldscotland.bsky.social are doing our Legal Aid series.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2472486...
November 20, 2024 at 10:21 AM
‘It all feels like a tragedy.’
I spoke to Jackie, a mum fighting to see her son for the first time in five years. She feels abandoned by the justice system.
Stories like Jackie’s are the reason @heraldscotland.bsky.social are doing our Legal Aid series.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2472486...
I spoke to Jackie, a mum fighting to see her son for the first time in five years. She feels abandoned by the justice system.
Stories like Jackie’s are the reason @heraldscotland.bsky.social are doing our Legal Aid series.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2472486...