Kevin Mottram
@mott73.bsky.social
Recently qualified archivist. Half decent club runner (when fit). Postwar history 1945-82. Old Minis. Music. Dogs. Footy/#StokeCity. Photography. I’ve got nothing to say but it’s OK.
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Kevin Mottram
@mott73.bsky.social
· Oct 29
Decided to join the ELO app as an insurance policy should the fascist porn app blow itself up. For new readers, welcome! For old chums, it’s the usual old bollocks…
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6th, December 1975 David Bowie on the front cover of Sounds. Image from GlamSlam.
December 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
6th, December 1975 David Bowie on the front cover of Sounds. Image from GlamSlam.
Narrator: They couldn’t even manage that
I'll bite yer hand off to win the second half
To use the old Blackadder gag, I think it rhymes with clucking bell #SHUSTK
December 6, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Narrator: They couldn’t even manage that
That should read “whoever it was was wrong.” FFS Bluesky, get an edit feature in here. If Mastodon can do it, so can you
Who was it who was saying not so long ago that the 3 relegated teams from the Prem were the worst bunch to grace the 2nd tier? Well whoever it was wrong, bigly wrong
December 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
That should read “whoever it was was wrong.” FFS Bluesky, get an edit feature in here. If Mastodon can do it, so can you
Sheffield United 4 The Not So Mighty Potters 0
a group of penguins are standing on a snowy surface with a globe in the background
ALT: a group of penguins are standing on a snowy surface with a globe in the background
media.tenor.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Sheffield United 4 The Not So Mighty Potters 0
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I think we need to go from antifa to antififa.
I’m sure I’m not the only one thinking about Hitler’s Olympics in 1936.
December 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I think we need to go from antifa to antififa.
Who was it who was saying not so long ago that the 3 relegated teams from the Prem were the worst bunch to grace the 2nd tier? Well whoever it was wrong, bigly wrong
December 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Who was it who was saying not so long ago that the 3 relegated teams from the Prem were the worst bunch to grace the 2nd tier? Well whoever it was wrong, bigly wrong
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Sad news about the Charlton Athletic fan who passed away at their game today. RIP.
December 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Sad news about the Charlton Athletic fan who passed away at their game today. RIP.
I'll bite yer hand off to win the second half
To use the old Blackadder gag, I think it rhymes with clucking bell #SHUSTK
December 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I'll bite yer hand off to win the second half
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Who knew curling used to be big in Buxton? This photo from 1906 shows the specially built rink in the Pavilion Gardens, complete with lighting so it could be used after dark. In the same year Buxton Curling Club had 75 members.
#ArchiveAdventCalendar #WinterSports #curling #1900s
#ArchiveAdventCalendar #WinterSports #curling #1900s
December 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Who knew curling used to be big in Buxton? This photo from 1906 shows the specially built rink in the Pavilion Gardens, complete with lighting so it could be used after dark. In the same year Buxton Curling Club had 75 members.
#ArchiveAdventCalendar #WinterSports #curling #1900s
#ArchiveAdventCalendar #WinterSports #curling #1900s
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Said this before but I like how Gordon Brown's Major Interventions are all "we must improve child literacy" and Blair's are more "we must harvest the sperm for the new Super-race"
Tony Blair ‘planning major intervention’ over Labour’s future
Tony Blair ‘planning major intervention’ over Labour’s future
Tony Blair ‘planning major intervention’ over Labour’s future
www.independent.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Said this before but I like how Gordon Brown's Major Interventions are all "we must improve child literacy" and Blair's are more "we must harvest the sperm for the new Super-race"
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"And you're homosapien too
And I'm homosapien like you
And we're homosapien too"
Remembering Pete Shelley who died today 6th December 2018
#peteshelley #buzzcocks #ClassicRock #MusicSky
📸 David Corio
And I'm homosapien like you
And we're homosapien too"
Remembering Pete Shelley who died today 6th December 2018
#peteshelley #buzzcocks #ClassicRock #MusicSky
📸 David Corio
December 6, 2025 at 8:28 AM
"And you're homosapien too
And I'm homosapien like you
And we're homosapien too"
Remembering Pete Shelley who died today 6th December 2018
#peteshelley #buzzcocks #ClassicRock #MusicSky
📸 David Corio
And I'm homosapien like you
And we're homosapien too"
Remembering Pete Shelley who died today 6th December 2018
#peteshelley #buzzcocks #ClassicRock #MusicSky
📸 David Corio
50 years ago today, Aston Villa roll into town for the first time since 1966 for an entertaining 1-1 draw. It's also notable for being the last time that a TV audience will see the old Butler Street stand in its original form. Fate is soon to be intervening at the Victoria Ground… #SCFC
Stoke City v Aston Villa 06-12-1975
YouTube video by The Free Football Library
youtu.be
December 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
50 years ago today, Aston Villa roll into town for the first time since 1966 for an entertaining 1-1 draw. It's also notable for being the last time that a TV audience will see the old Butler Street stand in its original form. Fate is soon to be intervening at the Victoria Ground… #SCFC
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And to end ...another left over from the banquet.
Salt Of The Earth.
If I was being unfair, I would think it's a bit condescending.
(How clever of me to notice, I know)
Great record, though.
Good night
buff.ly/pSTiKCV
Salt Of The Earth.
If I was being unfair, I would think it's a bit condescending.
(How clever of me to notice, I know)
Great record, though.
Good night
buff.ly/pSTiKCV
December 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
And to end ...another left over from the banquet.
Salt Of The Earth.
If I was being unfair, I would think it's a bit condescending.
(How clever of me to notice, I know)
Great record, though.
Good night
buff.ly/pSTiKCV
Salt Of The Earth.
If I was being unfair, I would think it's a bit condescending.
(How clever of me to notice, I know)
Great record, though.
Good night
buff.ly/pSTiKCV
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I think this might be my favourite photo of any pop group anywhere and anytime.
Mott The Hoople and a bicycle.
Young Dudes in colour.
All The Young Dudes in stereo now on the LSwMB
buff.ly/pSTiKCV
Mott The Hoople and a bicycle.
Young Dudes in colour.
All The Young Dudes in stereo now on the LSwMB
buff.ly/pSTiKCV
December 5, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I think this might be my favourite photo of any pop group anywhere and anytime.
Mott The Hoople and a bicycle.
Young Dudes in colour.
All The Young Dudes in stereo now on the LSwMB
buff.ly/pSTiKCV
Mott The Hoople and a bicycle.
Young Dudes in colour.
All The Young Dudes in stereo now on the LSwMB
buff.ly/pSTiKCV
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Steve Cropper.
More of his songwriting qualites will feature in future Late Shows. But he's on now playing slick and simple and tasteful and excellent guitar on Time Is Tight.
buff.ly/pSTiKCV
More of his songwriting qualites will feature in future Late Shows. But he's on now playing slick and simple and tasteful and excellent guitar on Time Is Tight.
buff.ly/pSTiKCV
December 5, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Steve Cropper.
More of his songwriting qualites will feature in future Late Shows. But he's on now playing slick and simple and tasteful and excellent guitar on Time Is Tight.
buff.ly/pSTiKCV
More of his songwriting qualites will feature in future Late Shows. But he's on now playing slick and simple and tasteful and excellent guitar on Time Is Tight.
buff.ly/pSTiKCV
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The Beatles looking out from the Empire Theatre 5 December 1965. Presumably not only the final day they played in Liverpool but also the final time all four of them were ever together in Liverpool
December 5, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The Beatles looking out from the Empire Theatre 5 December 1965. Presumably not only the final day they played in Liverpool but also the final time all four of them were ever together in Liverpool
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Rod, Mac, Kenny and the Two Rons. Not in order. Always in disorder.
Pool Hall Richard opening this week's Late Show w MB.
Cos it's a rocking little record I want my jockey to play. And it was in the charts this week in 1973, which was , indeed, a very good year.
buff.ly/pSTiKCV
Pool Hall Richard opening this week's Late Show w MB.
Cos it's a rocking little record I want my jockey to play. And it was in the charts this week in 1973, which was , indeed, a very good year.
buff.ly/pSTiKCV
December 5, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Rod, Mac, Kenny and the Two Rons. Not in order. Always in disorder.
Pool Hall Richard opening this week's Late Show w MB.
Cos it's a rocking little record I want my jockey to play. And it was in the charts this week in 1973, which was , indeed, a very good year.
buff.ly/pSTiKCV
Pool Hall Richard opening this week's Late Show w MB.
Cos it's a rocking little record I want my jockey to play. And it was in the charts this week in 1973, which was , indeed, a very good year.
buff.ly/pSTiKCV
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Here are The Beat starring Horace Panter
youtu.be/dSKLqtRBfb0
youtu.be/dSKLqtRBfb0
The English Beat - Too Nice To Talk To (Top of the Pops 1980)
YouTube video by The English Beat Official
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Here are The Beat starring Horace Panter
youtu.be/dSKLqtRBfb0
youtu.be/dSKLqtRBfb0
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Happy 45th birthday to Do Nothing by The Specials as well - like The Beat's Too Nice to Talk To, it was released on this day in 1980. Both bands appeared on the same edition of #TOTP and swapped bassists for a laugh. Top knitwear choices
youtu.be/0S1BC0XVB6s
youtu.be/0S1BC0XVB6s
December 5, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Happy 45th birthday to Do Nothing by The Specials as well - like The Beat's Too Nice to Talk To, it was released on this day in 1980. Both bands appeared on the same edition of #TOTP and swapped bassists for a laugh. Top knitwear choices
youtu.be/0S1BC0XVB6s
youtu.be/0S1BC0XVB6s
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*Eric Idle voice* “And it was through these very doors, or one of the side entrances, that 60 years ago today, 5th December 1965, the fabulous Beatles entered the Empire Theatre, Liverpool, for the final concerts they would ever give in the city.”
December 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
*Eric Idle voice* “And it was through these very doors, or one of the side entrances, that 60 years ago today, 5th December 1965, the fabulous Beatles entered the Empire Theatre, Liverpool, for the final concerts they would ever give in the city.”
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Reports coming in that groundbreaking Japanese musician Tetsu Yamauchi has died...
The bass player joined Free, before being coaxed to the Faces - a cult hero in 70s rock who later retired to a quiet life in the Japanese countryside.
www.clashmusic.com/news/reports...
The bass player joined Free, before being coaxed to the Faces - a cult hero in 70s rock who later retired to a quiet life in the Japanese countryside.
www.clashmusic.com/news/reports...
December 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Reports coming in that groundbreaking Japanese musician Tetsu Yamauchi has died...
The bass player joined Free, before being coaxed to the Faces - a cult hero in 70s rock who later retired to a quiet life in the Japanese countryside.
www.clashmusic.com/news/reports...
The bass player joined Free, before being coaxed to the Faces - a cult hero in 70s rock who later retired to a quiet life in the Japanese countryside.
www.clashmusic.com/news/reports...