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#BRADLEYWELSH
Tributes have poured in following the death of former boxer and Trainspotting 2 actor Bradley Welsh, who was shot in the head outside his home in Edinburgh’s West End on Wednesday. Trainspotting author
@Irvinewelsh paid tribute with a heartfelt message for the father-of-one: ‘Bradley John Welsh, my heart is broken. Goodbye my amazing and beautiful friend. Thanks for making me a better person and helping me to see the world in a kinder and wiser way.’ Edinburgh Evening News arts editor @Liamrudden wrote: “It was clear that his family meant the world to him. My thoughts are with them now at this devastating time for all his nearest and dearest.”
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@Oxgangstrinity added: “With a heavy heart I can’t believe a good friend of my family and the club has been taken from us. Bradley Welsh you absolutely gentleman.” And nostalgia site
@Hibernianretro tweeted: “Hibernian Retro would like to pass on their sincere condolences to friends & family of Bradley Welsh. His work around Edinburgh from Foodbanks, Football Camps, Charity Work & his beloved Boxing, will always be remembered. A Lifelong Hibernian Supporter. A Family Man. R.I.P”.
#ECKSIT
Scotland boss Alex Mcleish’s second spell in charge of the national side came to an end on Thursday. Pressure had been mounting on the SFA to sack the 60-year-old following a difficult start to Scotland’s Euro 2020 qualifying effort, which included a 3-0 reverse away to Kazakhstan.
@RJMCL wrote: “Those that appointed Alex Mcleish and then decided to sack him should be next out the door.” Ex-motherwell star
@stephencraigan tweeted: “Now that Alex Mcleish has left his post I hope he’s remembered for the warrior he was with Scotland as a player and manager. He kept his dignity throughout everything and is a true great. A lot of people can learn from how he conducted himself.”
@Oldfirmfacts1 quipped: “‘85’ | Kazakhstan go chasing a fourth’ – Alex Mcleish’s second Scotland spell in one sentence.”
@Rossco76 added: “Alex Mcleish was the wrong choice for Scotland manager, however, no one else wanted it and he has been disgracefully treated by the so called Tartan Army and the media.”