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Journalist | previously NUFC writer for Shields Gazette and Evening Chronicle | DMs open Newsletter: milesstarforth.substack.com

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Thank you!

27.01.2026 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I enjoyed writing it!

27.01.2026 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Newcastle have a chance' - Laurent Robert's verdict as two former clubs meet - Newcastle United There was no chance of a quiet entrance.

Laurent Robert tells the story of his Newcastle United career to @newcastleunited.com

⚫ The chance meeting which led to move from PSG
βšͺ Playing for Sir Bobby Robson & living in the North East
⚫ His favourite goal (not the one you might think)
βšͺ THAT emotional SJP farewell

#NUFC

27.01.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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They say never meet your heroes, but I was very fortunate to meet Kevin Keegan Newcastle United revealed that their former manager and player had been diagnosed with cancer before last night's game against Leeds United, fittingly a 4-3 Premier League classic.

They say never meet your heroes, but I was very fortunate to meet Kevin Keegan.
#NUFC

08.01.2026 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shefki Kuqi interview: 'I didn't manage to score. That still hurts me.' - Newcastle United Shefki Kuqi was waiting for his next move when he got an unexpected call.

Almost 15 years ago, a British-record departure led to a free agent arriving at St James’ Park in an unlikely deal.

Here, Shefki Kuqi talks to @newcastleunited.com about his unexpected move - and his own remarkable story - ahead of the visit of Crystal Palace, another of his old clubs.

#NUFC

04.01.2026 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Newcastle United No.9 stat that tells its own story Summer signing Yoane Wissa scored his first goal for the club in a Carabao Cup win over Fulham at St James' Park.

It has been 594 days since a Newcastle United No.9 last scored in the Premier League.

Over to you, Yoane Wissa.

#NUFC

18.12.2025 12:58 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The trouble with Marseilles amid warnings for Newcastle United fans Newcastle United fans are descending on the Mediterranean city amid warnings from police ahead of their club's Champions League fixture against Olympique Marseille.

The trouble with Marseilles, a city with a beautiful old port which police do not want Newcastle United fans to visit. At all.
#NUFC

24.11.2025 19:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This Newcastle United game looks much tougher now Newcastle United's away Premier League form is a concern for Eddie Howe – and the club's toughest tests are yet to come.

What two trips to the Stadium of Light told me about one forthcoming Newcastle United fixture.
#NUFC

21.11.2025 12:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Newcastle United, Bilbao and an idea for a special friendly Newcastle United moved up to sixth in the Champions League ahead of Eddie Howe's fourth anniversary – but the club's domestic away form is a concern.

Newcastle United, Champions League football and the definition of success this season.
#NUFC

06.11.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Visited Brunton Park for the latest issue of Football Weekends magazine, and found a Carlisle United side on the up after back-to-back relegations.
It’s on sale now.
#CUFC

05.11.2025 11:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Nick Woltemade price is right for Newcastle United Nick Woltemade is not the first Newcastle United striker to have his transfer fee questioned, but he's so far had all the answers.

Newcastle United’s Nick Woltemade has given the perfect on-field response after his club-record Β£69m transfer was questioned by Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.
For now, we should forget about the price tag.
#NUFC

03.10.2025 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Been to that pub, it’s decent!

24.09.2025 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Steven Caldwell: Bradford, Bobby and the blue-chip brigade - Newcastle United For half an hour, it was all going so well. Almost 25 years ago, Newcastle United were 3-0 up against Bradford City at St. James' Park - and seemingly cruising into the next round of the cup.

⚫βšͺ β€˜Your first club never leaves you.’
Steven Caldwell, Newcastle United’s cup match-winner vs Bradford City 25 years ago, on his memorable full debut, what Sir Bobby Robson taught him – and his β€˜mentor’ David Hopkinson.
πŸ“ A long read for @newcastleunited.com.
#NUFC

24.09.2025 09:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Β£23 Barcelona ticket and a priceless Newcastle United night Newcastle United kick off their Champions League campaign with a home game against Barcelona, bringing back memories of a magical night 28 years ago.

A Β£23 Barcelona ticket and a priceless Newcastle United night.
#NUFC

18.09.2025 10:35 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'I remember a shooting session with him, Van Persie and Van der Vaart, they made you feel like an amateur' Ex-Newcastle United and Netherlands international picks his 'Perfect XI' Former Dutch international and Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul selects his Perfect XI

Tim Krul's @fourfourtwo.com My Perfect XI of former team-mates – and the Newcastle United players who made the cut.
#NUFC

08.09.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks! And hopefully soon, just had an Achilles problem so had to give up MNF for a bit!

07.09.2025 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Everyone who ran today was a star, as were those who cheered along the route! ❀️

07.09.2025 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

07.09.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hardest (and slowest) Great North Run for me today.
But thanks to the extraordinary support along the route I made it to the finish line.
Proud to again been part of Sir Bobby’s Team, running in memory of the great man to raise money for the work of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation in the North East.

07.09.2025 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great to speak to Tim Krul for this month’s @fourfourtwo.com.
He named four of his former Newcastle United team-mates in My Perfect XI (and two more on the bench).
Can you guess them?
#NUFC

29.08.2025 09:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sir Bobby's Team 2025 Help Jack Ryan raise money to support Newcastle Hospitals Charity

More details on Sir Bobby’s Team 2025, and the brilliant work of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation in the North East, here:

31.07.2025 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We sadly lost Sir Bobby Robson 16 years ago today.
Thought I’d share that Sir Bobby’s Team, a group of football writers, will again run the Great North Run to raise money for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, the charity the great man described as his last & greatest team.
His legacy lives on.

31.07.2025 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sean Longstaff, one of Newcastle United's own Sean Longstaff has signed for Leeds United after helping Newcastle United, his boyhood club, make history.

Sean Longstaff, one of Newcastle United’s own.
#NUFC

20.07.2025 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sean Longstaff helped Newcastle United, his boyhood club, make history.
He’s made an immense, but often unsung, contribution, and has also scored big goals on big occasions. There have been tough times too, but he’s made of tough stuff.
He'll always be one of the club's own.
#NUFC

19.07.2025 07:33 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The fact that he’s come back from so many injuries in his career says a lot about his character.

09.07.2025 12:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Newcastle United's Β£20m transfer 'bargain' Callum Wilson has left Newcastle United as a free agent after making a huge contribution during his five years at St James' Park.

Newcastle United’s cherished No.9 shirt was a very good fit for Callum Wilson, and there’s no bigger compliment than that.
#NUFC

09.07.2025 12:06 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rolling back the Newcastle United years There were some lovely cameos in Newcastle United's latest adidas kit launch video – and a welcome nod to three players who will never be forgotten on Tyneside.

My mobile phone’s camera roll is full of photographs. Many are photos of football grounds.
I am a stadium obsessive, but the hidden gems in my camera roll are photos of the players and personalities who have shaped Newcastle United over the years.
#NUFC

04.07.2025 09:43 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Geoff Thompson has taken South Shields a long way over the past decade.
But what does the future hold for the club?
I spoke to the club’s owner about their remarkable journey up the leagues – and his decision to look for a buyer – for a Football Weekends magazine exclusive.

26.06.2025 10:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, definitely a strong argument for more than 65k.

09.06.2025 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You’re not alone! Think there’s a case for more than 65k seats.

05.06.2025 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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