Sam Dalling
@samdalling.bsky.social
Freelance writer - The Guardian, The Telegraph, Wisden, FourFourTwo, BBC Sport & more.
Freelance commentator - Somerset CCC, Durham CCC, BBC Radio London, ECB, the Blaze.
Podcasts - TrueFaith, Cider Press
Solicitor - pensions at Sacker & Partners
Freelance commentator - Somerset CCC, Durham CCC, BBC Radio London, ECB, the Blaze.
Podcasts - TrueFaith, Cider Press
Solicitor - pensions at Sacker & Partners
And we thought the French police were the bad ones…
Just asked politely to join the away escort outside SoL as I was in the wrong place. Officer 7495’s response:
“Not my problem. I don’t care if you make it or don’t make it.”
Here to protect etc. #nufc
Just asked politely to join the away escort outside SoL as I was in the wrong place. Officer 7495’s response:
“Not my problem. I don’t care if you make it or don’t make it.”
Here to protect etc. #nufc
December 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
And we thought the French police were the bad ones…
Just asked politely to join the away escort outside SoL as I was in the wrong place. Officer 7495’s response:
“Not my problem. I don’t care if you make it or don’t make it.”
Here to protect etc. #nufc
Just asked politely to join the away escort outside SoL as I was in the wrong place. Officer 7495’s response:
“Not my problem. I don’t care if you make it or don’t make it.”
Here to protect etc. #nufc
⚽ Liam O'Brien, Andy O'Brien, any, any, any O'Brien...who put the ball in the mackems' net...
#NUFC
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#NUFC
www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/not-...
Not just any O'Brien - Newcastle United
John Beresford wanted it. His chances? Slim-to-none. "He tried to take it off me, but that was never going to happen," explains Liam O'Brien, a twinkle in his voice as he chats to newcastleunited.com ...
www.newcastleunited.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM
⚽ Liam O'Brien, Andy O'Brien, any, any, any O'Brien...who put the ball in the mackems' net...
#NUFC
www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/not-...
#NUFC
www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/not-...
🏏 Latest for the Athletic...
A long read on the journey of Matthew Fisher, from his pro debut at 15 to being on the cusp of his 2nd Test.
With input from brother Adam, Gareth Batty and Jason Gillespie
#Ashes #Cricket
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
A long read on the journey of Matthew Fisher, from his pro debut at 15 to being on the cusp of his 2nd Test.
With input from brother Adam, Gareth Batty and Jason Gillespie
#Ashes #Cricket
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
Matthew Fisher and England have unfinished business: ‘This is his right place, right time’
Fisher's progress has been frustrated by injury but, now with the help of Surrey and techniques used in baseball, he is ready to make a mark
www.nytimes.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🏏 Latest for the Athletic...
A long read on the journey of Matthew Fisher, from his pro debut at 15 to being on the cusp of his 2nd Test.
With input from brother Adam, Gareth Batty and Jason Gillespie
#Ashes #Cricket
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
A long read on the journey of Matthew Fisher, from his pro debut at 15 to being on the cusp of his 2nd Test.
With input from brother Adam, Gareth Batty and Jason Gillespie
#Ashes #Cricket
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
Last few hours…
Live until 13th December at midday. Some mint kit in here.
Grateful for any shares, likes, bids etc...
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Grateful for any shares, likes, bids etc...
mws.com/event/30-11-...
December 13, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Last few hours…
🍻 ⚽🚆✈️ There is something magical about European away days. En route home from 48 hours in Cologne. Here's something on the experience with the help of plenty of a selection of fellow fans...
www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/newc...
www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/newc...
Newcastle United in Leverkusen: Inside a special European away day - Newcastle United
It roared. Oh my, how it roared. A corner of the arena, the one where black and white covered all the red, roared and bounced and danced gleefully in anticipation of a famous victory, three points on ...
www.newcastleunited.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🍻 ⚽🚆✈️ There is something magical about European away days. En route home from 48 hours in Cologne. Here's something on the experience with the help of plenty of a selection of fellow fans...
www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/newc...
www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/newc...
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Sam Dalling in the BayArena on TF match reporting duties - here’s the take on a 2-2 draw as a win slips through our fingers. Again. #NUFC
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tf1892.substack.com/p/tf-match-r...
TF Match Report - Bayer 04 2-2 Newcastle Utd
Hot of the press, Sam reports from the BayArena as another two points are squandered
tf1892.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Sam Dalling in the BayArena on TF match reporting duties - here’s the take on a 2-2 draw as a win slips through our fingers. Again. #NUFC
tf1892.substack.com/p/tf-match-r...
tf1892.substack.com/p/tf-match-r...
Live until 13th December at midday. Some mint kit in here.
Grateful for any shares, likes, bids etc...
mws.com/event/30-11-...
Grateful for any shares, likes, bids etc...
mws.com/event/30-11-...
December 8, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Live until 13th December at midday. Some mint kit in here.
Grateful for any shares, likes, bids etc...
mws.com/event/30-11-...
Grateful for any shares, likes, bids etc...
mws.com/event/30-11-...
Reposted by Sam Dalling
🚨 Midweek Free Podcast Klaxon 🚨
@sicampbell.bsky.social is joined in studio by Ordy and @samdalling.bsky.social having watched Newcastle United throw away two vital points as they drew 2-2 at home to Spurs in the Premier League 🤦♂️
Live now across all platforms 🎙️
#NUFC
@sicampbell.bsky.social is joined in studio by Ordy and @samdalling.bsky.social having watched Newcastle United throw away two vital points as they drew 2-2 at home to Spurs in the Premier League 🤦♂️
Live now across all platforms 🎙️
#NUFC
OPPORTUNITY MISSED as Newcastle United concede late draw at home to Tottenham | TF Podcast
YouTube video by True Faith Newcastle United Podcast and Fan Channel
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December 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🚨 Midweek Free Podcast Klaxon 🚨
@sicampbell.bsky.social is joined in studio by Ordy and @samdalling.bsky.social having watched Newcastle United throw away two vital points as they drew 2-2 at home to Spurs in the Premier League 🤦♂️
Live now across all platforms 🎙️
#NUFC
@sicampbell.bsky.social is joined in studio by Ordy and @samdalling.bsky.social having watched Newcastle United throw away two vital points as they drew 2-2 at home to Spurs in the Premier League 🤦♂️
Live now across all platforms 🎙️
#NUFC
Some thoughts…
Sam Dalling with the match report from the draw with Spurs last night as Mags tear their hair out at another late goal conceded and points lost - #NUFC
Permission to scream -
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Permission to scream -
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TF Match Report - United 2-2 Spurs
A frustrated Sam watched on from his East Stand perch as United threw points away. Again
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December 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Some thoughts…
Brilliant to have @dannykellywords.bsky.social jump on the @tfnufc.bsky.social opposition preview.
Spurs are not in a good place and as an NUFC fan that worries me!
Patreons can get their ears around Danny's beautifully articulated views here 👇
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Spurs are not in a good place and as an NUFC fan that worries me!
Patreons can get their ears around Danny's beautifully articulated views here 👇
www.patreon.com/posts/podcas...
Podcast: The Oppo View - Danny Kelly, Spurs (H) | True Faith NUFC Podcast
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December 2, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Brilliant to have @dannykellywords.bsky.social jump on the @tfnufc.bsky.social opposition preview.
Spurs are not in a good place and as an NUFC fan that worries me!
Patreons can get their ears around Danny's beautifully articulated views here 👇
www.patreon.com/posts/podcas...
Spurs are not in a good place and as an NUFC fan that worries me!
Patreons can get their ears around Danny's beautifully articulated views here 👇
www.patreon.com/posts/podcas...
🏏 this year’s charity auction live in time for the Christmas shop…
Bundles of great stuff available here, all in aid
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Bundles of great stuff available here, all in aid
mws.com/event/30-11-...
November 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
🏏 this year’s charity auction live in time for the Christmas shop…
Bundles of great stuff available here, all in aid
mws.com/event/30-11-...
Bundles of great stuff available here, all in aid
mws.com/event/30-11-...
🌑⚪️ Bit of reading ahead of #nufc’s trip to Everton this evening…
Dan Gosling on leaving Goodison, how he never got going on Tyneside and peaking under Eddie Howe at Bournemouth 👇
www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/i-lo...
Dan Gosling on leaving Goodison, how he never got going on Tyneside and peaking under Eddie Howe at Bournemouth 👇
www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/i-lo...
'I love watching Newcastle now,' says former Toffee and Magpie Dan Gosling - Newcastle United
Even when full to the brim, the team bus can be a lonely spot, and at times, sat near the back on United's coach, Dan Gosling wanted his seat to swallow him whole. After an injury-ruined first season ...
www.newcastleunited.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:53 AM
🌑⚪️ Bit of reading ahead of #nufc’s trip to Everton this evening…
Dan Gosling on leaving Goodison, how he never got going on Tyneside and peaking under Eddie Howe at Bournemouth 👇
www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/i-lo...
Dan Gosling on leaving Goodison, how he never got going on Tyneside and peaking under Eddie Howe at Bournemouth 👇
www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/i-lo...
Reposted by Sam Dalling
‘It sounds idyllic’
The Football Weekly panel discuss Sky Sports’ latest innovation ...
@maxrushden.bsky.social
@barryglendenning.bsky.social
@larssivertsen.bsky.social
@samdalling.bsky.social
Watch the full episode on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcasts.
The Football Weekly panel discuss Sky Sports’ latest innovation ...
@maxrushden.bsky.social
@barryglendenning.bsky.social
@larssivertsen.bsky.social
@samdalling.bsky.social
Watch the full episode on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcasts.
November 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
‘It sounds idyllic’
The Football Weekly panel discuss Sky Sports’ latest innovation ...
@maxrushden.bsky.social
@barryglendenning.bsky.social
@larssivertsen.bsky.social
@samdalling.bsky.social
Watch the full episode on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcasts.
The Football Weekly panel discuss Sky Sports’ latest innovation ...
@maxrushden.bsky.social
@barryglendenning.bsky.social
@larssivertsen.bsky.social
@samdalling.bsky.social
Watch the full episode on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcasts.
I’ve spent a lot of time (too much, in fact) wondering about the life and mentality of a 3rd choice keeper.
So I went to Manchester United and spent the day with Tom Heaton to find out 👇
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
So I went to Manchester United and spent the day with Tom Heaton to find out 👇
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
‘Zero regrets’: Tom Heaton on life at Manchester United after 1,029 days without a game
The former England keeper discusses his sometimes borderline deluded outlook and being proud to defend the values of the club he loves
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:21 AM
I’ve spent a lot of time (too much, in fact) wondering about the life and mentality of a 3rd choice keeper.
So I went to Manchester United and spent the day with Tom Heaton to find out 👇
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
So I went to Manchester United and spent the day with Tom Heaton to find out 👇
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Reposted by Sam Dalling
‘Zero regrets’: Tom Heaton on life at Manchester United after 1,029 days without a game
‘Zero regrets’: Tom Heaton on life at Manchester United after 1,029 days without a game
The former England keeper discusses his sometimes borderline deluded outlook and being proud to defend the values of the club he loves
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
‘Zero regrets’: Tom Heaton on life at Manchester United after 1,029 days without a game
Reposted by Sam Dalling
Tom Heaton interview:
'My outlook can sometimes be bordering on deluded. I understand the optics of it … The logical side of my brain knew that coming back here at 35 was probably more to fill this role. But I have zero regrets. I’ve loved being here.'
By @samdalling.bsky.social
'My outlook can sometimes be bordering on deluded. I understand the optics of it … The logical side of my brain knew that coming back here at 35 was probably more to fill this role. But I have zero regrets. I’ve loved being here.'
By @samdalling.bsky.social
‘Zero regrets’: Tom Heaton on life at Manchester United after 1,028 days without a game
The former England keeper discusses his sometimes borderline deluded outlook and being proud to defend the values of the club he loves
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Tom Heaton interview:
'My outlook can sometimes be bordering on deluded. I understand the optics of it … The logical side of my brain knew that coming back here at 35 was probably more to fill this role. But I have zero regrets. I’ve loved being here.'
By @samdalling.bsky.social
'My outlook can sometimes be bordering on deluded. I understand the optics of it … The logical side of my brain knew that coming back here at 35 was probably more to fill this role. But I have zero regrets. I’ve loved being here.'
By @samdalling.bsky.social
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🔵 Chelsea win 3-0 over Barcelona, with Estêvão scoring a super goal.
🔴 Manchester City lose at home to Leverkusen.
😩 Marseille beat Newcastle with Aubameyang scoring two goals in five minutes.
@maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social @larssivertsen.bsky.social @samdalling.bsky.social
🔴 Manchester City lose at home to Leverkusen.
😩 Marseille beat Newcastle with Aubameyang scoring two goals in five minutes.
@maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social @larssivertsen.bsky.social @samdalling.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 12:20 PM
🔵 Chelsea win 3-0 over Barcelona, with Estêvão scoring a super goal.
🔴 Manchester City lose at home to Leverkusen.
😩 Marseille beat Newcastle with Aubameyang scoring two goals in five minutes.
@maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social @larssivertsen.bsky.social @samdalling.bsky.social
🔴 Manchester City lose at home to Leverkusen.
😩 Marseille beat Newcastle with Aubameyang scoring two goals in five minutes.
@maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social @larssivertsen.bsky.social @samdalling.bsky.social
It was ok. Just. But it very nearly wasn’t & once it spills over there is little chance of regaining control.
French police being over zealous? Surely not!
We mustn’t accept it just because it’s football.
With @lukeedwardstele.bsky.social from Marseille #nufc
www.telegraph.co.uk/football/202...
French police being over zealous? Surely not!
We mustn’t accept it just because it’s football.
With @lukeedwardstele.bsky.social from Marseille #nufc
www.telegraph.co.uk/football/202...
I was treated like an animal by police in Marseille – abuse of English fans in Europe must stop
Trips to the Continent remain one of the most exciting experiences for supporters – but they can come at a cost
www.telegraph.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 10:18 AM
It was ok. Just. But it very nearly wasn’t & once it spills over there is little chance of regaining control.
French police being over zealous? Surely not!
We mustn’t accept it just because it’s football.
With @lukeedwardstele.bsky.social from Marseille #nufc
www.telegraph.co.uk/football/202...
French police being over zealous? Surely not!
We mustn’t accept it just because it’s football.
With @lukeedwardstele.bsky.social from Marseille #nufc
www.telegraph.co.uk/football/202...
A little bit from me on here… 👇
🔲 Away-day woes. AGAIN 😩
🔳 Pope clanger 🧤
🔲 Big ramifications 🔮
🔳 @samdalling.bsky.social chronicles fans' day 🚔
🔲 Almost missing KO⌛
🔳 @lukeedwardstele.bsky.social enjoys my hotel choice 😱
🎧 @podonthetyne.bsky.social "Extra Tyne" for subscribers: Marseille 2-1 #NUFC: podonthetyne.supportingcast.fm
🔳 Pope clanger 🧤
🔲 Big ramifications 🔮
🔳 @samdalling.bsky.social chronicles fans' day 🚔
🔲 Almost missing KO⌛
🔳 @lukeedwardstele.bsky.social enjoys my hotel choice 😱
🎧 @podonthetyne.bsky.social "Extra Tyne" for subscribers: Marseille 2-1 #NUFC: podonthetyne.supportingcast.fm
Pod On The Tyne | Pod On The Tyne
An independent podcast covering Newcastle United Football Club with Taylor Payne, Chris Waugh, and George Caulkin.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:15 AM
A little bit from me on here… 👇
Reposted by Sam Dalling
Tomorrow's @footballweekly.bsky.social
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Any questions?
@barryglendenning.bsky.social @samdalling.bsky.social @larssivertsen.bsky.social
Any questions?
November 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Tomorrow's @footballweekly.bsky.social
@barryglendenning.bsky.social @samdalling.bsky.social @larssivertsen.bsky.social
Any questions?
@barryglendenning.bsky.social @samdalling.bsky.social @larssivertsen.bsky.social
Any questions?
A lovely sentiment. I share it
November 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
A lovely sentiment. I share it
