Shall we remember the Football World Cup for scintillating entertainment or for the infamous WC draw, the mistreatment of the Iran national team and the reclassified punishment of the USA star? I can only hope that Sport will win the day.
The National Health Service was created on 5th July 1948 by pioneering Politicians who cared, loved and represented their communities with distinction.
We need representatives irrespective of Party affiliation who will honour the memory and decision making of this generation.
Happy St Patrick's Day.
"Thy people now exiles on many a shore,
Shall love and revere thee till time be no more.
And the fire thou has kindled shall ever burn bright,
Its warmth undiminished undying its light."
The Hymn transcends international boundaries with the diaspora.
Are there any political parties with the determination and resolution to help the disadvantaged? Poverty is not just financial. Its also the lack of opportunity to sporting, health, cultural, educational pathways.
Poverty is deepening.
🔎 Our #UKPoverty2026 report was launched this morning.
People in very deep poverty now make up the biggest group of people in poverty, at 6.8 million people.
This is unacceptable for the fifth richest country in the world, and it has consequences.
"The socialism I believe in is everyone working for each other, everyone having a share of the rewards. It's the way I see football, the way I see life."
Bill Shankly.
Grassroots football and grassroots organisations make Scotland a better, more inclusive and healthier place.
@gordonhill54@Neilsocialist The current 'awards' system is more suited to political lackeys rather than those committed to humanity and community. There are lots of 'community champions' out there who would be more interested in proper funding than recognition. A proper awards system is a must.
Today, the bees & pals were treated at @caldersideac! We were served the best coffees from our baristas, Orla and Lily. We’ve loved working with these young people over the last year at the community garden, but it was nice to have them take care of us! Thanks @YFCLPathfinders!
#PowerOfFootball | Challenging conditions 🌧️ but lots of 🤩 with the @BlantyreSA 2016s players & coaches tonight 🙏🏻⚽️ Activation games, ⚽️ skittles & variations of the numbers game 🔥🥳 A great group of children ❤️ learning & playing the game 🙌🏼🤩 #LetThemPlay ⚽️⚽️⚽️
#PowerOfFootball | A 🥶 one but another good one with the @BlantyreSA 2017s young players & coaches 🙏🏻⚽️ Follow the Leader, and small sided conditioned games 👏🏻🤩 Touch limit, time limit & rewards for first time finishes 🙌🏼 Helped to keep the fun & 😃 in the 🥶❤️ #LetThemPlay
Thanks to everyone who attended the Jimmy Reid Memorial Lecture this evening. Mick Lynch drew on the struggles Jimmy and others led in their day to point to the importance of an organised working class to address the challenges of today.
#PowerOfFootball | The young @BlantyreSA 2019s braved the conditions again tonight 👍🏼⚽️ Lots of touches, lots of games & most importantly, lots of 😊😃❤️ Patience, repetition, positivity & lots of encouragement, they’ll get it 🙏🏻⚽️ #LetThemPlay