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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
My goodness, that was incredible. Just crazy. Scotland were absolute rubbish for at least 90 of the 98 minutes but scored three of the best goals I’ve ever seen. Chuffed for Super John McGinn.

#SCO #SCODEN #AVFC
November 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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