David Esson

Jaded Scottish Daily Express sports and music journalist, grumpy old man, perpetually parched

[David Esson @DavidEsson1]

@BBCSport @BBCMOTD Commentator says sixth Man U sub is a first, but Exeter put six on in the League Two play-off second leg last week

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@TEnglishSport @PeterAdamSmith Many of new rules appear to have been made by non footballers. You can't defend properly with your hands behind your back, and keepers' impetus will always push them forward in an attempt to save. Expect both those rules to be rescinded soon once they cause chaos in men's game

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@TEnglishSport Agree that all the rules were adhered to, but not allowing Fiona Brown to take her proper position on the field when she was coming on smacks of ineptitude, as does the added time after var fiasco. Scotland didn't deserve to qualify for their capitulation, but new rules stink

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@thfclp__ Afraid Kane had already been substituted and was not allowed to take a penalty

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@TheFamousReds Scary signing policy. Main? Just because he murdered us in last season's semi-final? Taylor? In a struggling League Two side. If not Lowe, Nathan Ralph? Where did Dundee finish?

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@chrisdeerin It's more a fashion statement now, like jewellery for the wrist. Or at least that's what my sons tell me....

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Great game, well played lads.

[Wallace High PE @WHS_SSOS]

Huge congratulations to our U15 team who are worthy winners of the @FVSFA Stenhousemuir shield. ⚽️ A great come back from @GrangemouthHS but our boys held on for a 4-3 win. #proud #welldeserved

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@standfreeed Putting his hand up for a move in the summer?

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@andy_murray From your mum popping into the Stirling Observer with your achievements as you started out on your tennis adventure to now working on the @ScotExpress placing a story about your tough battle with injury, you've been an inspiration. Best wishes for the future.

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@BBCDavidCowan At least she SAID it to you. My teenager wouldn't drag himself away from the PS4 - he'd text an insult!

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@SkySportsNews please change name of sacked Dumbarton manager to Stevie AITKEN as it's showing your contempt for Scottish football again

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So sad to hear of former Express sports writer James Lawton's passing. A legend of journalism, and a pleasure to read and work with his copy while he was there.

[MARTIN STONE @stonefish100]

Devlin red card rescinded ❌
Dicker red card rescinded ❌

Morelos red card rescinded ✅
McGregor let off with two assaults ✅
No action against Gerrard or Jack for openly criticising refs ✅

The game’s a fucking bogey. Turn out the lights

[David Esson @DavidEsson1]

@stvdavidc Was that a pint of Theakston Brooding Intensity, or just a Belhaven Maudlin Introspection?

[David Esson @DavidEsson1]

@GuillemBalague Countries ask players to try and get their transfers settled before world cup starts, so why are managers different? All settled so he can concentrate on national team? Baffling.

[Wallace High School @wallacehighsch]

Well done to Mr Laird's young footballers for a great effort in the Scottish Plate final last night - narrowly missing out on sudden death penalties. Great attitude, effort and sporting values shown by the team - you will be back next year!

[David Esson @DavidEsson1]

@stvdavidc So glad you're on the way back! Love to the family too. Just don't go to dens Park too soon, or you'll be feeling rotten again!

[David Esson @DavidEsson1]

RIP Neale Cooper. Gothenburg great and Dons legend

[Aberdeen FC @AberdeenFC]

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