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#GORDONSTRACHAN
Gordon Strachan has left his position as manager of the national team after Scotland failed to qualify for next summer’s football World Cup in Russia. Speculation now rages as to who will replace the former Manchester United midfielder. @Jonocallaghan5 said: “All the best wee Gordon Strachan! Still got us closer than we’ve been in a long time” @rfcjw offered: “Good news – Gordon Strachan is gone. Bad news – David Moyes will probably take over” @braveheartlynch commented: “I think a lot of the players will be disappointed at Gordon Strachan’s departure. Something that should have been taken into account” @Nicolasturgeon added: “My best wishes to Gordon Strachan. Scotland manger is never an easy job, but he deserves our thanks for his service” @Dennynews said: “The SFA should seriously consider John Lambie for the Scotland job”
#BUYBRITISHDAY
The fourth annual ‘Buy British Day’ – a social media campaign launched by several retailers – has attracted derision. @Otto_english commented; “It’s #Buybritishday – so I’m having a nice bowl of Weetabix (Chinese) before hopping on that Dutch-built red double decker to work” @ewangibbs observed: “Quite enjoying seeing Tories who usually insist ‘the market knows best’ asking consumers to exercise ethical judgement” @ffrinj added: “I am officially on sale for 50p. Someone please buy me and export me to a distant planet. Thank you” @ohopiniatedone said: “I bought a Honda today – I couldn’t find any Rovers, Austins or British Leyland alternatives”
#VISITSCOTLAND
Tourism quango Visitscotland has said 39 of its 65 centres would shut over the next two years, leaving 26 “high impact regional hubs”. @Jcalderlibdem commented: “Visitscotland is closing its Dunfermline office – I’m calling on them to reverse this in Scotland’s ancient capital” @Kerrraymond observed: “Visitscotland to shut 39 tourist offices. Personally I think they serve the Borders poorly. Change needed” @thinkplaymake said: “Close partnerships with brands with engaged audiences are essential”