scott strain

Dad, hubby, ex-diplomat & accidental sinologist, Queens Park FC fan, cricket tragic, trundling runner, and a never will be golfer.

[Football Away Days @FBAwayDays]

Harry Maguire’s mum has posted this on Instagram.

Nobody deserves that level of criticism/abuse he has gone through over the last couple of years. 😔

[Anton Gerashchenko @Gerashchenko_en]

A few trends I've noticed in the comments of Russian trolls/supporters here on X recently:

◾️Russia has been provoked into war;
◾️Negotiations and compromises, as soon as possible;
◾️Sanctions don't work, so they need to be removed
◾️Ukraine is now the aggressor as it launched the counteroffensive;
◾️give up on Crimea and other occupied parts of Ukraine.
◾️It's all not so clear.

What trends have you noticed?

And a kind reminder: many Ukrainian accounts are experiencing a decrease in the number of people they are able to reach. So each time you like, comment and share Ukrainian and pro-Ukrainian accounts, you are doing an important job in supporting Ukraine. Thank you for standing with us! Thank you for being here and thank you for all the insightful, funny, thoughtful, heartfelt comments you write here. I try to read as many as I can and I greatly appreciate this community. Slava Ukraini!

[scott strain @confuciusspider]

@kmacraeplockton Appalling behaviour. Unacceptble.

[Anderson East Kilbride CC @ekcricket]

Congratulations team Scotland on reaching the global qualifiers! 🏏👍

[Anderson East Kilbride CC @ekcricket]

Well Done team Scotland and Congratulations to our Nayma Sheikh for claiming her first senior international wicket and bowling 21 dot balls in her spell of 4 overs for 10 runs with 2 wickets. Many more to come!!!

[Anderson East Kilbride CC @ekcricket]

The U10s had a great time at the Kwik Cricket Festival we hosted today. Our Lyle is in action with the ball.

[scott strain @confuciusspider]

@ilovenostalgia I thought he was dead?🤭 ...Snake Plissken from Escape from New York. Classic!

[scott strain @confuciusspider]

@TwentySeven11 @queensparkfc I would agree it was a clear goal scoring opportunity if he was say 20 or 30 yards yards out. But a "clear opportunity" from halfway line and a covering defender in close pursuit? A very harsh interpretation.

[scott strain @confuciusspider]

@deathtospinach @Dannythefink Wonderful news, congratulations! I am just disappointed I have to wait until January to read it!

[scott strain @confuciusspider]

@SpidersTalkPod A booking yes but we have a covering defender in Fox and the striker is still 50 yards from goal with the ball at his feet. Would never have got there alone.

[Anderson East Kilbride CC @ekcricket]

Cricket Wins !!! Wonderful day of cricket.
Thanks to @CarltonCricket and @CricketGalloway for making it to the EKCC – Women & Girls Cricket Festival. Everyone had a fabulous time.

[scott strain @confuciusspider]

@queensparkfc Referee having a mare. Club should definitely appeal that card.

[scott strain @confuciusspider]

A worthy tree of the day @campbellclaret ?

[Scottish Development International @ScotDevInt]

In Scotland, we're serious about hydrogen. We’re actively creating a hydrogen economy, making Scotland the ideal home for your low-carbon investment.

Think hydrogen opportunities. Think Scotland 💡

To find out more 👉 https://t.co/cQcnrEJsUt
#ScotlandIsNow #Hydrogen

[scott strain @confuciusspider]

@SeasonDeeper Still do!

[scott strain @confuciusspider]

@CricketScotland Great news! Any plans for courses for the Central Belt?

[scott strain @confuciusspider]

@The_Sam_North Well if Newcastle do well this year you never know 😉

[scott strain @confuciusspider]

@historyinmemes Anne Wilson of Heart. Amazing voice, particularly on this cover of Stairway to Heaven.

https://t.co/fDrgLY3SAE

[scott strain @confuciusspider]

@SoVeryBritish That's a @ScotRail train so I guess he must be going to Bone'ss (don't groan to loudly now 😉.