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✍️ Northern Football Correspondent, i paper

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So many games coming up, you might be right

29.11.2025 20:11 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Newcastle are like a completely different team with Hall & Livramento playing. So crucial to what Eddie Howe wants his team to be about, especially away from home.

No coincidence Elanga has his best game with Tino backing him up on the right... ⚫️⚪️⚫️

29.11.2025 20:02 — 👍 77    🔁 3    💬 4    📌 0
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Nick Pope’s clangers have given Newcastle a big headache Manager Eddie Howe will not want to drop his goalkeeper, but the England stopper's form demands it

🧤 It's time to drop Nick Pope. But will it happen?

⚪️ Eddie Howe's likely next move 👀
⚫️ Ramsdale waiting patiently in the wings 🥅
⚪️ Club working on succession plan, with one young GK watched 🤔

A big decision, a big week. Read 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

26.11.2025 09:05 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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Newcastle fans face a 'dodgy' away day like no other Travelling supporters to Marseille have been told to ditch club colours and will face a list of other draconian measures for the Champions League clash

🇫🇷 'This time it is the British on edge...'

#nufc fans have been told no scarves, no colours, don't hang flags & don't go to the Old Port. Could spend SEVEN HOURS in the stadium tomorrow.

For @ipapersport.bsky.social, on the road for an away day like no other 👇

inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

24.11.2025 16:54 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 3    📌 1
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Newcastle have discovered the 'gold standard' of transfers Malick Thiaw should be the blueprint for all future signings

🇩🇪 How 'elite' Malick Thiaw became one of the best defenders in the @premierleague - in less than 10 games

⚫️ Pocketing Haaland - and *that* tackle
⚪️ 'He's better than even we thought'
⚫️ The new gold standard for incoming transfers?

Read 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

24.11.2025 08:01 — 👍 12    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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A sensational performance and potentially season-turning win for #nufc. Everything they hadn't been at West Ham and Brentford they were tonight: having two of the best full-backs in England back (predictably) an absolute game changer

22.11.2025 19:36 — 👍 71    🔁 5    💬 4    📌 0

Creeping into the danger zone that Newcastle lost games against Arsenal and Liverpool in here. The difference is they've been superb here and haven't felt like they're hanging on.

Big, big final 10 or so minutes in the context of the season... #nufc

22.11.2025 19:14 — 👍 15    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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Inside Newcastle's mission to crack Brazil How Newcastle are scouring 'emerging markets' across the globe for transfer bargains - including a £25m Brazilian forward and a Dutch wonderkid

🚨 Inside Ross Wilson's #nufc recruitment reboot

⚫️ Premier League premium vs emerging markets
⚪️ Network being built in Brazil & stars they've held talks with
⚫️ PIF 'big fans' of Red Bull model
⚪️ True PSR position after summer splurge

Read here 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

19.11.2025 07:03 — 👍 13    🔁 1    💬 3    📌 0
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Gordon over Palmer? My predicted England XI to start the World Cup Thomas Tuchel faces some almighty headaches before next summer's tournament

⚪️ Anthony Gordon IN
🔵 The 'perfect' midfield pivot
ZERO debate over 3️⃣ players
⚪️ The player ready to take @FIFAWorldCup by scruff of it's neck
⚪️ The #nufc 'bolter'

Tin hat ON, here's my England XI to kick off the World Cup 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

17.11.2025 07:23 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Why Newcastle will vote yes to controversial new spending rules Premier League clubs are set to meet for explosive talks about the new rules

🚨 Inside #nufc plan to cope with NEW spending rules

⚫️ PSR on the way out - here's what replaces it & what it means for #nufc 🥅
⚪️ 'Revenue is king' mantra💵
⚫️ How #nufc look likely to vote at big @premierleague meeting 🤝

Big moves explained 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

14.11.2025 07:14 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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What Euro 2028 means for Newcastle's future at St James' Park The iconic ground is due to host four group-stage games and a knockout clash

🚨 #nufc have given UEFA 'cast iron' assurances on St James' Park future..

⚫️ Initial 'hesitancy' to commit to EURO 2028 3 years ago amid 'big plans'
⚪️ Stadium will definitely still be standing for start of 2028/9 season
⚫️ Update 'next year'

Latest 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

13.11.2025 17:39 — 👍 8    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 2
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Three tweaks that can transform Newcastle’s season This is the roughest time Eddie Howe has had at Newcastle

🚨 What is going wrong at #nufc?

⚫️ The diagnosis that might infuriate some fans... 🤬
⚪️ PIF steadfast in Howe view - after bending summer transfer 'rules' 🤝
⚫️ 3 tweaks to make right now 3️⃣

Tin hat on - analysis here 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

10.11.2025 12:51 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 4    📌 2
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How Sunderland's 'perfect storm' got them dreaming of top 10 and trophies Sunderland don't want to be a 'flash in the pan' after promotion - they think they can become a Premier League powerhouse for years to come

🚨 Inside the next stage of #safc project 🔴⚪️

🔴 'Gaming' PSR - and enough headroom to make 'top' signings 💵
⚪️ 'We don't want this to be flash in the pan - we're ambitious' 📈
🔴 International brands in talks on front of shirt sponsor 👕

Details 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

07.11.2025 12:24 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

🚨 Sandro Tonali opens up on his #nufc future 🚨

⚫️ 'This is a tough question for me...'
⚪️ 'I'm happy here' but Alexander Isak namecheck & admission
⚫️ 'In football you think year to year'

Comments should focus Ross Wilson's mind. Read in full here 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

06.11.2025 09:00 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 3    📌 0
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Why three little words from Jose Mourinho meant so much to Newcastle's £100m man Legendary manager makes a beeline for Anthony Gordon at full-time after the Magpies star inspires a 3-0 victory over his Benfica side in the Champions League

When Anthony Gordon fires, so do #nufc. Inside story of his big @ChampionsLeague night 👇

⚫️ What Jose said to @anthonygordon revealed
⚪️ Backing for 'underestimated' teammate to make @England squad
⚫️ 'This is my level'
⚪️ Why he's worth £100m

Read 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

22.10.2025 08:03 — 👍 10    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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That was excellent from #nufc.

Wingers did the business - Anthony Gordon exceptional but things seem to flow better with Jacob Murphy on the right. Great Barnes cameo too.

Newcastle are a good side. Eddie Howe knows what he's doing... #nufc

21.10.2025 20:53 — 👍 39    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0
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A crucial ChampionsLeague game for #nufc tonight. I think it has the potential to be a testing night: Benfica have plenty of experience at this level, #nufc still relative novices.

Is tonight the turning point of an inconsistent campaign?

21.10.2025 18:56 — 👍 8    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Liverpool join battle for £75m Spurs and Man Utd target Antoine Semenyo The champions believe Bournemouth winger could be a long-term replacement for Salah - and a release clause inserted into his new contract may make a move easier

🚨 Liverpool consider January move for Antoine Semenyo as pressure grows on out-of-favour Mo Salah...

🔴 Semenyo has mystery release clause in deal signed in summer
⚪️ #thfc & #mufc maintain interest
🍒 Bournemouth hope to keep him

Full story 👇 #lfc inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

21.10.2025 13:20 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Alan Pardew: The sliding doors moment that cost me my Newcastle job The former manager discusses his divisive tenure at St James' Park, the players he found difficult to manage, and why he decided to move on

🗣 'I think you're being a bit overly romantic there...'

@SLBenfica, Hatem Ben Arfa, Mike Ashley's 'anger' & a huge sliding doors moment.

Spoke to Alan Pardew looking back at the last time Benfica were in town. It was a rollercoaster ride! 🎢

Read 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

21.10.2025 06:59 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Three ways Newcastle's new director of football will change transfer plans From Howe's influence to new contracts and more focus on data, how Ross Wilson is shaking up the strategy at St James' Park

🚨 Inside the Ross Wilson reset...

⚫️ Eddie Howe position 'undoubtedly strengthened'
⚪️ Handshakes & 'softly softly' start
⚫️ 'Bespoke' data to become central to recruitment
⚪️ 'Unity and dynamism' gives #nufc a massive chance

Read 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

18.10.2025 06:27 — 👍 8    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Brash Investor in Global Soccer Clubs Is Charged With Fraud

💣 ⚽️ 👮 🙀 Josh Wander, the brash American businessman who came close to buying Premier League team Everton, once one of the biggest multi club investors in football, is charged with fraud by US authorities.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/b...

16.10.2025 17:36 — 👍 48    🔁 12    💬 1    📌 13

Very kind mate! Really enjoyed chatting to him

17.10.2025 11:22 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Burnley's court case against Everton is done - here are three possible outcomes The outcome of Burnley's legal battle with Everton is expected in the near future

🚨 Exclusive: Burnley's £50m plus compensation case against #efc has concluded - with verdict set for 'early 2026'.

3 week hearing - now 3 person panel will make decision.

What happens next - and why it's important for #mcfc 130 case 👇 #clarets inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

17.10.2025 11:21 — 👍 1    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0
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Sergej Jakirovic: Hull City’s owner told me I’ll be here for 10 years In an exclusive interview, the Hull City head coach discusses his football philosophy, dealing with a transfer embargo and his friendship with Chris Wilder

There is not a manager in the EFL like Sergej Jakirovic at #hcafc. Spent a fascinating morning with him 👇

🟠 Hull was 'destiny' 🐅
⚫️ Growing up in war-torn Bosnia 🇧🇦
🟠 Acun Ilicali's message 👏
⚫️ 'I need my players to be more b*stards!' 👊

Big read 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

15.10.2025 06:57 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
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Newcastle plot to stop three stars becoming 'next Alexander Isak' The contract extensions could include release clauses similar to Bruno Guimaraes' - and that is not necessarily a bad thing

🚨 Inside #nufc plan to retain their 'elite' stars

⚪️ 'Sell the project.... and learn Isak lessons'
⚫️ #nufc release clause policy revealed
⚪️ Wage structure v sending a message
⚫️ Why Ross Wilson appointment unlocks new talks

Read 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

14.10.2025 14:08 — 👍 12    🔁 2    💬 2    📌 0
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Newcastle to reward three stars with new deals once Forest transfer guru arrives Ross Wilson is set to be appointed as Paul Mitchell's successor

🚨 #nufc close in on director of football with Ross Wilson move now at 'advanced stage'. 🤞

⚫️ Will unlock 3 key contract talks
⚪️ Why insiders think it's a big appointment
⚫️ PIF behind-the-scenes restructure

Link 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

10.10.2025 10:51 — 👍 35    🔁 5    💬 3    📌 4
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Everton target new striker in January to boost European dream Two first-team stars are also expected to be offered new contracts this month

🚨 #efc weigh up striker options ahead of January

🔵 May not see the best of 'work-in-progress' Barry this season
🔵 #efc would be open to January "opportunities"
🔵 New contracts lined up
🔵 'Wide open' @premierleague prompts European aim

Link 👇
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

08.10.2025 15:32 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 2    📌 1
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Why Jordan Henderson is '100 per cent' in line for England's World Cup squad Henderson's inclusion may be controversial but those who have seen him behind the scenes at Brentford think Thomas Tuchel could be onto something

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 So what's the real reason Jordan Henderson keeps getting in the England squad?

I spoke to people who have worked with him to find out.

⚪️ Training ground 'unseens' revealed
⚪️ 'He even manages the referees'
⚪️ 'Always last in the gym'

Read here 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

08.10.2025 07:48 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1

I'm yet to find a single (real) person that wants AI music, film or art. And I find the commercially available programmes overrated. I used ChatGPT to check a stat the other day (something about average attendances) and it was next to useless....

08.10.2025 07:46 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

It's like Where's Wally... but there's five of them

08.10.2025 07:44 — 👍 12    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

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