Kenny Wastell
@kennywastell.bsky.social
Financial journalist. Failed musician. Football enthusiast. Boyhood St Mirren and Atalanta fan. Keep a close eye on 🏴 players in Serie A. Springsteen disciple. Raised in Milan. Two decades in London. Five years in Edinburgh. Now a migrant in Lisbon 🇵🇹🇪🇺
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Kenny Wastell
@kennywastell.bsky.social
· Feb 12
Unbeknownst to me, my six-year-old has been copying text from items lying around my desk (including my Modern Toss coaster) 😬
Is this the same Europe that boasts Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Dembele, Vitinha, Kvaratskhelia, Nuno Mendes and Erling Haaland among its ranks? 🤨
November 28, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Is this the same Europe that boasts Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Dembele, Vitinha, Kvaratskhelia, Nuno Mendes and Erling Haaland among its ranks? 🤨
I am far from a fan of this government, but this just shows how the right controls the media narrative. I mean, yes: freezing thresholds, in real terms, means peoople will pay more tax over time. But as a matter of fact they have not broken that promise.
From what you have seen and heard about yesterday's government Budget, do you think Labour have or have not kept their promise not to increase income tax, VAT or National Insurance?
Have kept it: 16%
Have not kept it: 57%
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
Have kept it: 16%
Have not kept it: 57%
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
November 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I am far from a fan of this government, but this just shows how the right controls the media narrative. I mean, yes: freezing thresholds, in real terms, means peoople will pay more tax over time. But as a matter of fact they have not broken that promise.
Guys (UK media and electorate), you can tell yourselves whatever you like, but don’t tell me that someone who threw around the N word in the 90s, has been accused by dozens of former classmates of making regular racist and antisemitic slurs, and who addresses far right rallies isn’t a vile fascist
Nigel Farage to address far-right rally in Germany www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
Nigel Farage to address far-right rally in Germany
Former Ukip leader accepts invitation by the granddaughter of Hitler's finance minister, Beatrix von Storch, to speak at Spandau Citadel in Berlin
www.independent.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Guys (UK media and electorate), you can tell yourselves whatever you like, but don’t tell me that someone who threw around the N word in the 90s, has been accused by dozens of former classmates of making regular racist and antisemitic slurs, and who addresses far right rallies isn’t a vile fascist
This is how we do journalism - by not allowing those in power to wriggle out of answering uncomfortable questions. Fearless and relentless in pursuit of truth.
“I would never ever do it in a hurtful or insulting way”
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 7:34 AM
This is how we do journalism - by not allowing those in power to wriggle out of answering uncomfortable questions. Fearless and relentless in pursuit of truth.
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“Shoot! He’s done him, he’s done him, he’s done him!” 🏴
The commentary team when Kenny McLean hit it from inside his own half in the 97th minute 🤣🤣🤣
The commentary team when Kenny McLean hit it from inside his own half in the 97th minute 🤣🤣🤣
November 18, 2025 at 10:20 PM
“Shoot! He’s done him, he’s done him, he’s done him!” 🏴
The commentary team when Kenny McLean hit it from inside his own half in the 97th minute 🤣🤣🤣
The commentary team when Kenny McLean hit it from inside his own half in the 97th minute 🤣🤣🤣
Honestly, what a story for this guy. ❤️
Kieran Tierney!!!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭
November 18, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Honestly, what a story for this guy. ❤️
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Kieran Tierney!!!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭
November 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Kieran Tierney!!!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭
Kenny McLean!!!!
November 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Kenny McLean!!!!
Fuuuuuuuuuck!!!!!?? Whaaaaaaaaaaaa!?!?! Gjfttucfdj ufeuvg h
November 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Fuuuuuuuuuck!!!!!?? Whaaaaaaaaaaaa!?!?! Gjfttucfdj ufeuvg h
Scott McTominay WHAAATTT?!?!?!
November 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Scott McTominay WHAAATTT?!?!?!
Is it possible that the entire nation of Scotland managed to talk itself into believing the Greek national side is better than it is? An imposter syndrome performance for 60 minutes followed by almost complete domination. Felt like the players went out there hoping for a point.
November 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Is it possible that the entire nation of Scotland managed to talk itself into believing the Greek national side is better than it is? An imposter syndrome performance for 60 minutes followed by almost complete domination. Felt like the players went out there hoping for a point.
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“When I called for a repeat of the last Greece match, I meant the winning 3-1 bit, not the playing utter shite for 63 minutes bit”
November 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
“When I called for a repeat of the last Greece match, I meant the winning 3-1 bit, not the playing utter shite for 63 minutes bit”
Turning into a bit of a shotshow, Juric at Atalanta, to be honest. Getting involved in an argument with Lookman after subbing him off 😩
November 5, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Turning into a bit of a shotshow, Juric at Atalanta, to be honest. Getting involved in an argument with Lookman after subbing him off 😩
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OH WHEN THE SAINTS 🎶
SAINTS GO MARCHING ON TO THE PREMIER SPORTS CUP FINAL!!!
FT // 🟧 1-4 🔲
SAINTS GO MARCHING ON TO THE PREMIER SPORTS CUP FINAL!!!
FT // 🟧 1-4 🔲
November 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
OH WHEN THE SAINTS 🎶
SAINTS GO MARCHING ON TO THE PREMIER SPORTS CUP FINAL!!!
FT // 🟧 1-4 🔲
SAINTS GO MARCHING ON TO THE PREMIER SPORTS CUP FINAL!!!
FT // 🟧 1-4 🔲
Absolutely sensational St Mirren!!! Bossed it from start to finish. [looks up Lisbon to Glasgow flights for 14 December 🏆] 🏁🇾🇪🏁 🇾🇪
November 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Absolutely sensational St Mirren!!! Bossed it from start to finish. [looks up Lisbon to Glasgow flights for 14 December 🏆] 🏁🇾🇪🏁 🇾🇪
Not sure what Juric is saying to these Atalanta players, but they’re playing like shadows of their former selves. Udinese completely outpressed and outplayed La Dea. I expected a big drop-off from Gasperini levels, but this is becoming very tough viewing every week.
November 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Not sure what Juric is saying to these Atalanta players, but they’re playing like shadows of their former selves. Udinese completely outpressed and outplayed La Dea. I expected a big drop-off from Gasperini levels, but this is becoming very tough viewing every week.
Amid all the gloom - genuinely quite encouraged by signs of a progressive fightback in some countries. Mamdani in NYC, UK Greens surging in the polls, Wilders’ party losing almost 1/3 of its seats, Chega getting half its anticipated share in Portuguese local elections. A glimmer of hope?
October 31, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Amid all the gloom - genuinely quite encouraged by signs of a progressive fightback in some countries. Mamdani in NYC, UK Greens surging in the polls, Wilders’ party losing almost 1/3 of its seats, Chega getting half its anticipated share in Portuguese local elections. A glimmer of hope?
I’m with Ian on this one. Sadly - because I am 100% aware it firmly cements my middle agedness.
I sort of appreciate the need to keep up with the times but I simply refuse to wear socks with shorts. I cannot bring myself to do it, too many years of firm belief that it is a travesty have made me unable to change. They will take my no-show socks from my cold dead fingers.
October 31, 2025 at 7:54 AM
I’m with Ian on this one. Sadly - because I am 100% aware it firmly cements my middle agedness.
Really, really entertaining game of football between St Mirren and Hearts tonight. Still slightly outraged at Saints’ third goal being chalked off, but a draw probably a fair result in the end. Great advert for Scottish football.
October 29, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Really, really entertaining game of football between St Mirren and Hearts tonight. Still slightly outraged at Saints’ third goal being chalked off, but a draw probably a fair result in the end. Great advert for Scottish football.
It drives me mad seeing TV panels full or racist Reform politicians
October 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM
It drives me mad seeing TV panels full or racist Reform politicians
“Weapons grade public racism” is the only accurate way to describe what UK audiences have been subjected to in recent weeks
Off the top of my head, there have been four egregious examples of weapons grade public racism in the last couple of weeks - Jenrick; the Express hack; Captain Concrete & the Reform woman. The way they are treated by employers, punters & wider media, will directly influence how much more we see.
October 28, 2025 at 8:01 AM
“Weapons grade public racism” is the only accurate way to describe what UK audiences have been subjected to in recent weeks
Still a long way from having Hearts as title favourites, but I don’t think it can be denied now that they’ve made themselves title contenders
October 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Still a long way from having Hearts as title favourites, but I don’t think it can be denied now that they’ve made themselves title contenders
Let’s not talk about what it felt like being a supporter of St Mirren and Atalanta yesterday. Genuinely delighted to see Billy Gilmour building some confidence in Napoli’s win against Inter, and excited at the potential of a Scottish title race featuring a club from outwith the old firm.
October 26, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Let’s not talk about what it felt like being a supporter of St Mirren and Atalanta yesterday. Genuinely delighted to see Billy Gilmour building some confidence in Napoli’s win against Inter, and excited at the potential of a Scottish title race featuring a club from outwith the old firm.