Jimmy Finlayson

@afneil However, here’s the final quirk There will never be independence as long as they are in government in Holyrood Their continual mishandling of the economy, health, education will ensure that Their only hope is a Reform Government in Westminster. That’s a game changer

@afneil It’s entertaining, Andrew - no question about that However, SNP are going to scoop up at least 3/4 of the constituencies at the forthcoming election A split vote between Reform Labour Tory and Lib Dem in almost every constituency and their guaranteed 30% vote will win most

This is worth watching.

@Bobmcphail1872 @lainnycolinrfc Clancy called the initial contact a glancing blow You need to be on the end of something like that - that’s serious pain

There's actually no coming back from this (and they could make a 2hr feature film of all these types of mistakes). Collum needs to go and Clancy is simply a cheat.

@henrywinter Detailed analysis of a team/squad with very little chance of winning the WC

Long way to go, form and fitness can change things … but has Thomas Tuchel given an early indication of his first-choice XI at the World Cup? Pickford; James (if fit), Konsa, Guehi, O'Reilly; Anderson, Rice; Saka, Rogers, Gordon; Kane. All outfield been involved in Europe this season so sensible by Tuchel to give them a breather for the Wembley friendly against Uruguay on March 27 (James out anyway with hamstring issue). Tuchel’s “core” (with Dean Henderson) report for March 31 Japan friendly. A camp of two halves. So, that possible World Cup XI... GOALKEEPER: Jordan Pickford obviously No 1 (Dean Henderson No 2). RIGHT-BACK: James out with a hamstring but clearly first choice; played 6 of 8 qualifiers under Tuchel. Trent Alexander-Arnold clearly not part of Tuchel’s plans. Wrong playing “profile”, apparently. Tuchel: “It's a sportive decision that we stick with Jarell Quansah, Tino Livramento and Djed Spence who can play for us at right-back. The right-backs (mentioned) offer slightly different profiles (to Alexander-Arnold). The evidence is we were good in September-November (when James played) than anything from Trent.” Crazy. CENTRE-BACK: Konsa-Guehi is Tuchel’s first-choice pairing. Dan Burn remains amongst Tuchel favourites, and one of those rested for Uruguay game. Burn clearly goes to World Cup, despite concerns over his vulnerability to pace. LEFT-BACK: Nico O’Reilly listed amongst defenders in Tuchel’s squad, even though his preferred position is midfield. Started last two games for Tuchel at left-back. Lewis Hall has to prove himself against Uruguay to get ahead of O’Reilly, who looks first choice. MIDFIELD: familiar faces. Elliot Anderson the 6 to Declan Rice’s 8. Great blend. England’s best midfield combination. 10: so many contenders. Morgan Rogers the man in possession. A Tuchel favourite. Involved in all his 10 games, ahead of Jude Bellingham in the race to start at 10. Bellingham, a world-class talent, has a minor muscle injury but reports. Tuchel: “I wanted Jude to be in camp, Jude wanted to be in camp and Real Madrid were happy for him to come to camp. The best case scenario is that he gets some minutes against Japan.” Appears a Palmer v Foden shootout against Uruguay for the third No 10 slot (Gibbs-White’s World Cup dream seems over, not in squad). Incredible to think that Foden might not go to the World Cup. (Tuchel spoke well of Eze and his versatility, wide and 10.) WINGERS: Anthony Gordon is ahead of Marcus Rashford on the left. Bukayo Saka clearly first choice on the right. 9: record-breaking talisman and captain fantastic Harry Kane a golden shoe-in. No Ollie Watkins – omitted for “sportive” reasons, basically Tuchel doesn’t seem to rate him. Bit harsh. Has dug England out of holes before. The duel to be Kane’s back-up (unless you include Rashford/Gordon as strikers as well as wingers) now between Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Dominic Solanke. Tuchel: “The competition is on. They will compete for minutes against Uruguay. Calvert-Lewin has had a good season with Leeds and is very decisive. Both are good penalty-takers, by the way. I want to see what they're capable of and if they can fill the gap.” Beyond Alexander-Arnold’s ridiculous omission, there is plenty good about Tuchel’s squad. Makes sense to have a training keeper. Jason Steele, the 35-year-old Brighton man, goes to the World Cup as effectively the 27th player, unregistered, the training keeper as then popular Tom Heaton did at Euro 2024. Tuchel refused to say Steele was on the plane. Did say: “We have identified him as a very good candidate for this (training keeper) role.” Very sensible by Tuchel to give his first choices (Euro players) a break. “All of these guys have played 3,500+ minutes, some of them have 4,000.” Great to see Everton’s in-form, versatile James Garner get a first call. Tuchel: “I’ve been impressed watching him live by his work-rate and physicality. He’s a bit of an under-rated player.” On the centre-backs, especially good to see Harry Maguire back in squad. Playing well for Manchester United, a leader, and takes a pen. (Maguire’s lawyers have emphasised there would be no issue for a US visa if he were selected for the World Cup despite his travails in Greece). On Fikayo Tomori, Tuchel: “He is fast, aggressive, strong in duels.” Quansah ahead, plus offers cover at right-back. Tuchel on good form at Wembley today, his usual upbeat self, and you can see why players warm to him. Tuchel's also fortunate that he has such depth of options to select from. If England’s World Cup starting XI looks increasingly clear, those playing against Uruguay still have so much to play for. Tuchel: “It is our last camp, the last opportunity to impress, to compete for their ticket.” #ENG

@raskinssocks @ScotlandSky @EwenDCameron You can see Just’s sock being pulled down by Oxlade Chamberlain’s studs - that’s a shocking analysis

Absolute embarrassment from Scottish football ... @ScotlandSky @EwenDCameron

@AgentP22 Don’t forget yer dug

BREAKING NEWS: Independence campaign unveils exciting new vision… …featuring the exact same people saying the exact same things as over a decade ago. Inspiring stuff.

@DownWithTheSNP I genuinely believe she has a personality disorder - she has absolutely no self-awareness - none!

Nicola Sturgeon just delivered her final ever contribution to Holyrood 🥳🍾🎈🎉 She should be in jail.

@bagshaw2112 Oct 1985

@heraldscotland Miss Impartiality listens to Miss Broken Promise What a shit house 🤦‍♂️

An emotional Nicola Sturgeon makes her final contribution in Holyrood. The former FM is stepping away after 27 years. "For the sake of the children who rely on us to look after them ... to those who will occupy these benches in a few weeks time, keep the promise."

@AgentP22 @rapwest Loving both go hand in hand - it’s called Ulsterisation

Looks like Paulo Nutini, not only loves Nicola Sturgeon, he loves the IRA too. thescottishsun.co.uk/news/16056130/…

@henrywinter Another illustration of a brand of football no English Team has ever come close to playing It’s how Brazil, Spain and Portugal will play in the summer - couple that with the countries like France and Argentina and you come to the conclusion that England have little chance

Barcelona versus Newcastle is classic box-to-box office, so much pace and boldness. Barca a constant threat through Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. But their defence struggling to live with Newcastle's own ferocious speed and adventure. Hall, Barnes, Gordon, Elanga flying. #BARNEW

@bagshaw2112 1969

THE CHARTS ARE BACK ❤️❤️ What year ?? Please repost so others can play ! A nice UK chart .what year is it from Try to do it without using google or Grok . . #music #popchart #thursday

@brazilegend10 @RangersFC @ChampionsLeague One of the greatest ever Rangers teams 💙

1992/93 @RangersFC unbeaten in the @ChampionsLeague and one point away from the first ever final They then won the Treble

@TremendoHendo72 Yeah, your optician has told everyone

@LoyalFinlayson True

Bugger, harms our title chances.

@TremendoHendo72 No, yours is all to do with your knob

@LoyalFinlayson Ah, so that’s why I’m struggling….

@bagshaw2112 1967

THE CHARTS ARE BACK ❤️❤️ What year ?? Please repost so others can play ! A nice UK chart .what year is it from Try to do it without using google or Grok . . #music #popchart #wednesday

@5liveSport @BBCSounds The old ‘restore my career’ interview You coach and manage human beings - it’s not about an iPad and theories

💭 Does Russell Martin have regrets about his time at Rangers? 🗣️ "I wish I'd been more rigid with certain principles..." 🎧 Hear full, detailed reflection on the Monday Night Club on @BBCSounds #BBCFootball #Rangers #SPFL

@bagshaw2112 1974

THE CHARTS ARE BACK ❤️❤️ Sorry I can’t change history What year ?? Please repost so others can play ! A nice UK chart .what year is it from Try to do it without using google or Grok . . #music #popchart #tuesday

@Stuu2022 @jamesblack1986 So it had nothing to do with the Easdales, Ashley, shit managers and even worse teammates - it was all Tav’s fault? Fcukin mindless 🤦‍♂️

@jamesblack1986 Greig played against the best Celtic team of all time and still won plenty of titles and cups Tav has played against the two worst celtic teams in the last 30 years and has one league trophy from those two seasons alone. Nobody will come close to his failures.

While John Greig was captain, Celtic won 10 titles, 6 Scottish Cups, 3 League Cups and a European Cup