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Mark Samuels
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Journalist | Senior contributing editor at ZDNET | Words for Computer Weekly, Diginomica, IT Pro, CIO, Guardian, and more

Aston Villa fan | Shoegazer who loves ambient and drone | Freelancer | Vegetarian with a geography PhD | Dad to two excellent people
Aren’t they everyone’s second favourite team in Scotland? That’s what I always thought.
November 17, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Nah. Just a soft spot in the heart. Is Thistle close to you?
November 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM
It’s funny the Scottish team you pick. I’m Clyde - three times Cup winners. Even bought a match-worn shirt from the shop last year to help the club.

C’mon the Bully Wee!

#Clyde #BullyWee
November 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Oh, yes - like every other time… But keep Kane fit and there’s a chance!
November 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
It’s completely wrecked the show.
November 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
And me!
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Let’s hope so!
October 31, 2025 at 5:57 PM
London for me. But would loved to have had @talktopeters.bsky.social, too…
October 31, 2025 at 5:27 PM
My pleasure! Yeah, it’s a thoroughly enjoyable video from start to finish. It’s great when these things show up. A good use of the internet for a change! Hope all’s good with you!
October 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Simon, have you seen this? Incredible footage that’s just resurfaced (with Liz dancing).

m.youtube.com/watch?v=dWiB...

#CocteauTwins
Cocteau Twins - Àngel Casas show [TV3, Barcelona]
YouTube video by thehappyone
m.youtube.com
October 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Yep, very true. Carr is incredible. He’s at least 97% of the fun and intrigue.
October 22, 2025 at 10:04 PM
It just seems so hard to break into a Premier League side now. Here’s hoping they make it eventually.
October 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I hope Borland and Hemmings get their chance. We have a tendency to wait a bit too long to give young players a chance. Going out the Legaue Cup doesn’t help. I saw Man City played loads of their kids in the League Cup. I know they’ve got to be ready but I’d love to see more home-grown talent. #AVFC
October 11, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Also, his loss has been very much Lamare Bogarde’s gain. He’s stepped into the gap brilliantly.

#AVFC
October 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Ain’t that the truth…!
September 29, 2025 at 10:07 PM