Philip Macdonald

A strange soul in search of wonder and inspiration

[John Hendry @Hendry1John]

If ever you wanted a summary of what is wrong with our game just listen to this entitled pr**k who does nothing but enjoy the sunshine and perks that come with his "job".
Contributes nothing and has the gall to blame our fans.
F*ck all the way off.

[Ewen Cameron @EwenDCameron]

Good evening Ian (SFA Chief Exec),

Here’s a reminder of what you 🫵🏼 said after handing Steve Clarke a FOUR year deal just before the World Cup.

🗣️ “We’re not going to make a decision on the manager based on how the World Cup does or doesn’t go”

Every man, woman and child questioned that decision especially with how bad Clarke’s track record was at previous tournaments.

Yet you have the cheek, and the audacity, to criticise (blame) the ‘hysterical reaction back home’.

🤔 Did you not see Clarke’s behaviour in post match interviews with Connie McLaughlin and Eilidh Barbour?

🤔 Did you not see what Clarke said to the Tartan Army and how the TA should be thanking him for spending thousands of pounds supporting their country?

🤔 Did you not see us defend for 60 minutes v Haiti?

🤔 Did you not see his favourites bring their club form to the World Cup while inform players were left at home?

🤔 Did you not see us not have one shot on target v Morocco?

I could go on but I’ll stop there.

Ian, passing the buck isn’t a good look. It really isn’t. You should be looking closer to home to point the finger and that starts with you and the boy from Alloa.

Talking of the boy from Alloa here’s a wee reminder of the what the SFA President, Mike Mulraney, said on giving Clarke a new FOUR year deal.

🗣️ “I know I am right on the days it goes wrong and I believe I am still right as I sit here today. It might sound arrogant, but I don’t need vindication. The only person I have to convince that I am doing it right is me.”

The arrogance is astounding.

Scotland deserves better. It’s our national game but it’s being run by amateurs.

It’s time for change.

Ewen

#Scotland #WorldCup

[dhcwsp @dhcwsp]

Imagine showing this to a 2020 player 😭

[SM Media @SMMediaEnt]

Sorry about the “hysterical commentary” back home, we just want our country to reach the next round and apologies if that means your pal gets questioned as to why this hasn’t happened.

Honestly, the sooner this guy is removed from his post the better.

[Andy @Bobmcphail1872]

Pattern emerging with Maxwell.

Dismisses worldwide astonishment at Scottish officiating and VAR embarrasments citing "hysterical media backdrop" and "the forensic examination of every decision depending on which shirt the player's wearing"

Now dismissing the anger of Scotland fans after a massive missed opportunity for Scotland at the World Cup (a failure any way you look at it) as "hysterical commentary back home"

He's not listening, he's entrenched in his views, and he's probably defensive because he knows he's in a highly paid role that he should never have been in.

That's not leadership, that's self-interest. Not even an ounce of consideration that maybe the buck stops with him on some things that need urgently addressed. Well it does.

[Le_Sorelle_Arduino KPSS @Sorelle_Arduino]

Two headlines, two papers

@Independent blames a mother for her toddlers death while the father was looking after him

@DailyMail frames a man raping his daughter as ‘romping’. She tragically went on to kill herself

The British media is in the gutter @IpsoNews @MichelleDewbs

[Vikki Sewell @vikki_sewell]

Rape, he raped his daughter. They didn't have an incestuous relationship @DailyMail , her father raped her and because of him she took her own life, and he got bollocks all for it. I wonder ehy when rape is made palatable by the media all the time diminishing what victims suffer

[Four Lads Had A Dream @4ladshadadream]

Took my son to Naples in January, We met Scott McTominay and they say you shouldn’t meet your heroes well Scott lived up to the billing.

Made it all about the wee fella, gave him a signed strip and was genuinely the nicest man. My young fella was made centre of attention. Scott himself spoke away and the most down to earth lad. Even laughed and joked about Jack Butlands golf skills.

You will see from my sons face how happy he is.

Talk of McTominay being some fake superstar is absolutely nonsense.

The nicest and most pleasant guy you can meet.

[Tony Watt @32watto]

Don’t like this tone. Turning on a player because he hasn’t done interviews. That’s why players are always cautious about media…

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[. @LouiseRawAuthor]

I will be pursuing a press complaint against you @DailyMail for this revolting, dangerous, damaging headline.

His poor daughter went to live with him after a difficult life, hoping for love and stability. He got her blind drunk & raped her. She killed herself.
Shame on you.

[SCOTTBOY @Scottboy1983]

I coach my wee boy’s team and we’re banned from organising friendlies the first two weeks of July. Fucken why? 😂 given how many weeks of call offs we have during the winter months it’s fucken double madness. Barrier after barrier.

[𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐁 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @_DIGB]

Cape Verde that has the same population as Edinburgh sealed a last 32 spot which kills the ‘small population’ argument

Haiti scored more goals than us

Jordan had more attempts on target than us

AND there are still morons in the media defending Steve Clarke

[Rangers Rabble Podcast @rangersrabble]

Cape Verde have a population of just over 500,000.

They have scored more goals than Scotland and have a genuine chance of finishing 2nd in a group with Spain and Uruguay.

Yet people still defend Clarke 🤦

[Alief M. Rizky (Screaming Star Reviews) @Creaming_Star]

Posting this cute monstie Nergigante for no reason at all whatsoever :)

[Philip Macdonald @Philmacd1982]

@ScottBradleyX clarke looks drunk

[Philip Macdonald @Philmacd1982]

@ThatBoiRico Max Johnston should of been picked over ralston and the likes of josh doig would of been a better center back pick over hanley or hendry as he has played both left back and center back in italy we have talented youngsters that clarke isnt picking over his favorites hanley etc

[Philip Macdonald @Philmacd1982]

@Blah93997658 @ThatBoiRico he can play centre back and is better than hanley

[Philip Macdonald @Philmacd1982]

@craigybh0y83 @ThatBoiRico max johnston would of been great for scotland and we have talent young players not getting into the squad because of clarkes favoritism towards ralston hanley etc who dont deserve to be in the squad

[Philip Macdonald @Philmacd1982]

@greig_corbett @ThatBoiRico josh doig can play centre back has pace and is much better than grant hanley thats slow and isnt fast enough to play international footbal