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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Fun fact: 'neat wee weird guys' is the collective term for Scottish politics nerds. [hope you're having an awesome break!]

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

And there was me ready to ask if it still counted as Red October if the Phillies were out before the end of September. More fool me. Top work in turning that around, and credit to Don for sticking with Sanchez and Painter. Lets go win tomorrow too!

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Immediately the difference between Clarke and Big Seb is apparent. Clarke would have stuck on four defenders at this point to avoid losing more goals. Seb reckons we might as well have a go, and run at them. And while we might lose another couple of goals, I'd much rather this approach.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Reader, it was the only positive we saw tonight.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

That was exactly the same thing I messaged my dad and brother.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

What's the best thing about Scotland playing Switzerland tonight...? Well, their flag is a big plus.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Obviously Pogacar is a generational talent and incredible at what he does... but cycle races when he isn't there are just much more exciting. What a World Championship race, constantly changing stories and possibilities... equally great and terrible tactics, a challenging parcours and a worthy win.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Also... given how 'pinstipey' the US kit is... it almost looks like a trans pride flag!

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

As usual, European teams fought amongst themselves like ferrets in a sack. France and Belgium always have the talent, but just make a mess of things. Jorgensen just managed the whole thing beautifully in the chase group

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Told the boys it was an exciting new era for watching Scotland... but they knew it was optimistic to think the new boss would be able to find someone to score goals. Decent second half, and some tidy stuff at times, but we're still a pretty frustrating side to watch

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Statistics have never been my strong suit, but 49.99% would thus also be above average intelligence... but I can't imagine the bar is particularly high!

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

As someone that teaches politics... increasingly of the view that public opinion makes a mockery of the concept of 'democracy'. The voice of the people? The people know nothing, Jon Snow.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Proper tiny dick energy from the Tesla driver that zoomed up behind me in a 30mph zone, gesticulating wildly for me to get out of the way so he could move two cars further up the queue. Imagine having the temerity to drive at the speed limit in a built up area?

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The irony of the juxtaposition: 'Prime Minister Andy Burnham says "hatred and fear did not have the last word on 9/11". Writing on X this morning...' X IS EXACTLY WHERE HATRED AND FEAR RESIDE. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...

bbc.co.uk

9/11 anniversary: Victims remembered 25 years on from September 11 attacks - follow live

Memorials to remember those killed in the September 11 attacks will be held at the site of the World Trade Center and at the Pentagon.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Pretty amazing cell service he's getting from under a pile of rubble that firemen are pulling him out of.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Sounds familiar to... well, basically everyone working in UK universities.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

This bullpen just isn't going to get it done.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

After a couple of months of peace, the house was too quiet with no furry pal, so today we took two kittens home. A non-stop ball of relentless energy that does everything at 100mph, and a quiet, more tentative observer that thinks before he leaps. So, of course, they are called Hamilton and Burr.

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Kevin Sanders @kjsanders.eurosky.social · 27/08/2026

Is it academic freedom when the imperial power forces an institution beyond its borders to retain a postdoc? Asking 4 a friend.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Again, this is newsworthy, but only because it shows (1) the deeply unpopular President of the United States is badly out of touch with the actual concerns of voters and (2) he is also quite fucking insane.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I can probably think of about 10 worse off the top of head. Rafael Scheidt. Karl Muggleton. Vasillas Barkas.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Scottish football is unrivalled in its shambolic European collapses.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

The Phillies don't know when they're beaten. This was a ridiculous finish.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Always a good idea. That way, meeting the expectations is much easier to achieve!

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

You're right, of course. But don't hold your breath that parties will be able to do this either.

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Katie Cross @drkatiecross.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A collection of first-hand testimonies by Jason Ardy's students and colleagues. They mention small moments, emails, words of advice. The academic world is a better place for these "small" moments of kindness and decency. We would do well to remember that. leilacancode.github.io/everythinggo...

leilacancode.github.io

Everything Good About Jason Arday

First-hand accounts from people who knew him. Collected by his students.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

If anyone ever mentions Loch Lomond in my company, I tell them this fact, and no one ever believes me until they fact check it.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I and countless others can tell you remarkably similar stories from other institutions as well, not least about managers being misleading about their intentions. It seems this is a pre-requisite to be a manager at a HE institution. Solidarity to your friends at Exeter and elsewhere.

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Maria Sobolewska @profsob.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

We will- I have no doubt- look back at this as one of the greatest scandals of our time. It he killing of the golden goose for the UK. A destruction of one of the most profitable and successful sectors.Yet, for now all politicians have their head in the sand on this one… A critically important read.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I've had a job in HE for 10 years, and it has gotten rapidly worse each year. Politicians seem happy to let it happen though, which is a sign of where we are.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Change the name of the institution and the vampire consultants and this is the same story at any number of different institutions. A national scandal.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Seems like the Nations Championship has caught some of this too. No one bothering kicking penalties, games routinely having 10 to 12 tries. Its great fun.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Football is much better when neither side can defend well. Ten goals should be the norm.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Looks like France have put Steve Clarke in charge for the Bronze match. Only explanation for how bad they've been.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

I think the officials collectively got the final decision incorrect though. I think the ball was grounded before the touchline and there wasn't sufficient evidence to overturn the on pitch decision. But even if not, the tackle was very high, and you've definitely seen that given. Difficult call.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

To be fair to Angus Gardner, he had a really good game. He didn't want to be the centre of attention but the players were uncontrollable for the most part. He'll never have used his yellow card as often. Just a bonkers game.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Well, Argentina v England part II this week was... something. Argies wearing a 1986 Hand of God replica, loads of flare ups, a bucket load of yellow cards, and a last minute potential equalizing try ruled out by the TMO to howls of protest from players and crowd. Bonkers.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Harsh on Pickford, but the back 4 are even shakier than Hanley and McKenna...

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Throw in Aberdeen too, for good measure.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Proper sucker punch though: England have had all the ball, Norway have probably touched it twice in the England box.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

"He never meant that." Shades of Ronaldinho lobbing Seaman from Lee Dixon there...

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Have I spent the day watching all six of the Nations Championship (🇳🇿v🇮🇹, 🇦🇺v🇫🇷, 🇯🇵v🍀, 🇫🇯v🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, 🇿🇦v🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, 🇦🇷v🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿) matches? Well... yes. Am I also considering watching the World Cup QF (🇳🇴v🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿) at 10pm? Also yes. Sorry Mrs H. Thanks @itvsport.bsky.social!

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

As impressive as the 47 points last week in Argentina was, the four tries in defeat here, and going toe to toe with the World Champions at altitude is probably even better. South Africa are the best side in the world for a reason, and we made them work for the win.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Three missed tackles on Jesse Kriel brings us back to earth.

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Welp. A fourth try and a BP for Scotland *in Pretoria*. Two tries down to level at half time. Three tries conceded in the second half, two back, and ripping through the South African midfield in the final 15 mins. Where did this come from?

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Dr Malcolm Harvey @malch.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

How are South Africa so prone to such massive gaps in midfield? Wild to see them make such lapses.

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