Mark Carruthers
@markcarruthers.bsky.social
⚽️ Writer for The Chronicle, Sunday Sun, Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette ✍🏻 Weekly columnist for Non-League Paper 🎙️Co-host of Everything is Black and White podcast 💚 Proud Ambassador of I U Care Share Foundation
⚫️⚪️ Andrew Musgrove and myself discuss Lewis Miley’s impressive display in Newcastle’s win at Everton. Surely he has to start against Spurs.
🚨 The latest Everything is Black and White podcast available on the links below.
🎧 podfollow.com/everything-i...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=veb9...
#NUFC
🚨 The latest Everything is Black and White podcast available on the links below.
🎧 podfollow.com/everything-i...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=veb9...
#NUFC
December 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
⚫️⚪️ Andrew Musgrove and myself discuss Lewis Miley’s impressive display in Newcastle’s win at Everton. Surely he has to start against Spurs.
🚨 The latest Everything is Black and White podcast available on the links below.
🎧 podfollow.com/everything-i...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=veb9...
#NUFC
🚨 The latest Everything is Black and White podcast available on the links below.
🎧 podfollow.com/everything-i...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=veb9...
#NUFC
⚫️⚪️ It’s still early days for his Newcastle career - but Malick Thiaw is already making a mockery of the £35m fee that brought him to the Premier League and could be considered the signing of the summer transfer window.
🎧 podfollow.com/everything-i...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=veb9...
🎧 podfollow.com/everything-i...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=veb9...
December 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM
⚫️⚪️ It’s still early days for his Newcastle career - but Malick Thiaw is already making a mockery of the £35m fee that brought him to the Premier League and could be considered the signing of the summer transfer window.
🎧 podfollow.com/everything-i...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=veb9...
🎧 podfollow.com/everything-i...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=veb9...
He may go slightly under the radar today but the quality of Tino Livramento's one-on-one defending was genuinely top class today.
Remained patient, made Grealish make the first move and reacted when needed. Positioning, body shape and concentration all excellent.
#NUFC
Remained patient, made Grealish make the first move and reacted when needed. Positioning, body shape and concentration all excellent.
#NUFC
November 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
He may go slightly under the radar today but the quality of Tino Livramento's one-on-one defending was genuinely top class today.
Remained patient, made Grealish make the first move and reacted when needed. Positioning, body shape and concentration all excellent.
#NUFC
Remained patient, made Grealish make the first move and reacted when needed. Positioning, body shape and concentration all excellent.
#NUFC
⚫️⚪️ Discussing Newcastle’s 2-1 defeat at Marseille and the frustrating and annoying nature of their second half performance.
Full audio and video podcast episodes are available on these links ⬇️
📺 youtu.be/0DKFwHbYMuM?...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
#NUFC
Full audio and video podcast episodes are available on these links ⬇️
📺 youtu.be/0DKFwHbYMuM?...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
#NUFC
November 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
⚫️⚪️ Discussing Newcastle’s 2-1 defeat at Marseille and the frustrating and annoying nature of their second half performance.
Full audio and video podcast episodes are available on these links ⬇️
📺 youtu.be/0DKFwHbYMuM?...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
#NUFC
Full audio and video podcast episodes are available on these links ⬇️
📺 youtu.be/0DKFwHbYMuM?...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
#NUFC
Went back and watched the entire #NUFC win against Man City and it seems another indication that Malick Thiaw is increasingly looking like an absolute steal.
Cool in possession, read the game brilliantly and showed he was willing to mix it physically with Haaland. Outstanding!
Cool in possession, read the game brilliantly and showed he was willing to mix it physically with Haaland. Outstanding!
November 23, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Went back and watched the entire #NUFC win against Man City and it seems another indication that Malick Thiaw is increasingly looking like an absolute steal.
Cool in possession, read the game brilliantly and showed he was willing to mix it physically with Haaland. Outstanding!
Cool in possession, read the game brilliantly and showed he was willing to mix it physically with Haaland. Outstanding!
There are two players that have gone under the radar with Newcastle United U21s - and although they may not progress into the first team, their attitudes will serve them well and lay the foundations for successful careers.
#NUFC
🔊 podfollow.com/everything-i...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4awm...
#NUFC
🔊 podfollow.com/everything-i...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4awm...
November 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
There are two players that have gone under the radar with Newcastle United U21s - and although they may not progress into the first team, their attitudes will serve them well and lay the foundations for successful careers.
#NUFC
🔊 podfollow.com/everything-i...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4awm...
#NUFC
🔊 podfollow.com/everything-i...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4awm...
📋Could the return of Livramento, Hall and Wissa help Newcastle rediscover their high levels of intensity?
🗣️Andrew Musgrove and myself discuss the situation on this week's Everything is Black and White Monday show.
#NUFC
🔊 podfollow.com/everything-i...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4awm...
🗣️Andrew Musgrove and myself discuss the situation on this week's Everything is Black and White Monday show.
#NUFC
🔊 podfollow.com/everything-i...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4awm...
November 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
📋Could the return of Livramento, Hall and Wissa help Newcastle rediscover their high levels of intensity?
🗣️Andrew Musgrove and myself discuss the situation on this week's Everything is Black and White Monday show.
#NUFC
🔊 podfollow.com/everything-i...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4awm...
🗣️Andrew Musgrove and myself discuss the situation on this week's Everything is Black and White Monday show.
#NUFC
🔊 podfollow.com/everything-i...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4awm...
⚫️⚪️ Are Newcastle still viewed as a dangerous and tough opponent? Andrew Musgrove and myself discussed why there has been a lack of intensity and energy for parts of the first three months of the season.
Full episode:
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
📺 www.youtube.com/live/R9NrkyV...
#NUFC
Full episode:
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
📺 www.youtube.com/live/R9NrkyV...
#NUFC
November 12, 2025 at 12:16 PM
⚫️⚪️ Are Newcastle still viewed as a dangerous and tough opponent? Andrew Musgrove and myself discussed why there has been a lack of intensity and energy for parts of the first three months of the season.
Full episode:
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
📺 www.youtube.com/live/R9NrkyV...
#NUFC
Full episode:
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
📺 www.youtube.com/live/R9NrkyV...
#NUFC
📹 Reaction from the International Stadium as Gateshead fall to a 2-0 defeat against National League rivals Solihull Moors as Alun Armstrong's men are unable to improve their form on their home patch.
November 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
📹 Reaction from the International Stadium as Gateshead fall to a 2-0 defeat against National League rivals Solihull Moors as Alun Armstrong's men are unable to improve their form on their home patch.
💙 A lovely visit to my old primary school Lemington Riverside this morning.
Got to speak to year six pupils about my career, football in general and writing and set a competition for the class too.
A special moment for my Mam to revisit as it was her first school as well!
Got to speak to year six pupils about my career, football in general and writing and set a competition for the class too.
A special moment for my Mam to revisit as it was her first school as well!
November 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
💙 A lovely visit to my old primary school Lemington Riverside this morning.
Got to speak to year six pupils about my career, football in general and writing and set a competition for the class too.
A special moment for my Mam to revisit as it was her first school as well!
Got to speak to year six pupils about my career, football in general and writing and set a competition for the class too.
A special moment for my Mam to revisit as it was her first school as well!
⚫️⚪️ Some reaction from the International Stadium after Newcastle United U19s fell to a 3-2 defeat against Athletic Club in their latest UEFA Youth League game.
#NUFC
#NUFC
November 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
⚫️⚪️ Some reaction from the International Stadium after Newcastle United U19s fell to a 3-2 defeat against Athletic Club in their latest UEFA Youth League game.
#NUFC
#NUFC
🧤Pope or Ramsdale?
Andrew Musgrove and myself discussed Newcastle United's keeper situation on the Everything is Black and White podcast.
The latest episode is also available as Andrew and Gibbo preview tonight’s game with Athletic Club.
📺 youtu.be/qptYVtKjXP8?...
🎧 podfollow.com/everything-i...
Andrew Musgrove and myself discussed Newcastle United's keeper situation on the Everything is Black and White podcast.
The latest episode is also available as Andrew and Gibbo preview tonight’s game with Athletic Club.
📺 youtu.be/qptYVtKjXP8?...
🎧 podfollow.com/everything-i...
November 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🧤Pope or Ramsdale?
Andrew Musgrove and myself discussed Newcastle United's keeper situation on the Everything is Black and White podcast.
The latest episode is also available as Andrew and Gibbo preview tonight’s game with Athletic Club.
📺 youtu.be/qptYVtKjXP8?...
🎧 podfollow.com/everything-i...
Andrew Musgrove and myself discussed Newcastle United's keeper situation on the Everything is Black and White podcast.
The latest episode is also available as Andrew and Gibbo preview tonight’s game with Athletic Club.
📺 youtu.be/qptYVtKjXP8?...
🎧 podfollow.com/everything-i...
📹 Some thoughts on the FA Cup second round draw as Gateshead are handed a home tie with League Two leaders Walsall.
📺 Surely it’s a tie in the mix for live broadcast by either TNT Sports or the BBC? But
📺 Surely it’s a tie in the mix for live broadcast by either TNT Sports or the BBC? But
November 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
📹 Some thoughts on the FA Cup second round draw as Gateshead are handed a home tie with League Two leaders Walsall.
📺 Surely it’s a tie in the mix for live broadcast by either TNT Sports or the BBC? But
📺 Surely it’s a tie in the mix for live broadcast by either TNT Sports or the BBC? But
That’s the North East’s involvement in this weekend’s FA Cup first round ties done and dusted and there were mixed fortunes.
A few thoughts on how South Shields, Spennymoor Town and Gateshead fared from a chilly 1st Cloud Arena.
A few thoughts on how South Shields, Spennymoor Town and Gateshead fared from a chilly 1st Cloud Arena.
November 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
That’s the North East’s involvement in this weekend’s FA Cup first round ties done and dusted and there were mixed fortunes.
A few thoughts on how South Shields, Spennymoor Town and Gateshead fared from a chilly 1st Cloud Arena.
A few thoughts on how South Shields, Spennymoor Town and Gateshead fared from a chilly 1st Cloud Arena.
📹My own thoughts on a big occasion for @SouthShieldsFC that came to a disappointing end with an FA Cup first round defeat against Shrewsbury Town.
It was frustrating, as Ian Watson said - but there were positives on and off the pitch for the Mariners.
It was frustrating, as Ian Watson said - but there were positives on and off the pitch for the Mariners.
November 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
📹My own thoughts on a big occasion for @SouthShieldsFC that came to a disappointing end with an FA Cup first round defeat against Shrewsbury Town.
It was frustrating, as Ian Watson said - but there were positives on and off the pitch for the Mariners.
It was frustrating, as Ian Watson said - but there were positives on and off the pitch for the Mariners.
📹 A bit of a recap from a remarkable day for Hebburn Town as they romped to their biggest win as a Northern Premier League club with a 8-0 victory against Warrington Town 🐝
November 1, 2025 at 10:11 PM
📹 A bit of a recap from a remarkable day for Hebburn Town as they romped to their biggest win as a Northern Premier League club with a 8-0 victory against Warrington Town 🐝
🏆 Why the Carabao Cup is important for Newcastle United and Spurs ahead of Wednesday’s tie at St James Park.
🗣️ A chat with Mirror Football’s Ryan Taylor for the Everything is Black and White Podcast.
#NUFC
Full episode here:
🔊 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxTZ...
🗣️ A chat with Mirror Football’s Ryan Taylor for the Everything is Black and White Podcast.
#NUFC
Full episode here:
🔊 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxTZ...
October 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🏆 Why the Carabao Cup is important for Newcastle United and Spurs ahead of Wednesday’s tie at St James Park.
🗣️ A chat with Mirror Football’s Ryan Taylor for the Everything is Black and White Podcast.
#NUFC
Full episode here:
🔊 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxTZ...
🗣️ A chat with Mirror Football’s Ryan Taylor for the Everything is Black and White Podcast.
#NUFC
Full episode here:
🔊 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxTZ...
⚫️⚪️ Couldn’t preview Newcastle’s Carabao Cup tie with Spurs without asking John Gibson to reflect on last year’s final win against Liverpool and the end of that long wait for major domestic silverware!
Full podcast details 👇🏻
🔊 cms.megaphone.fm/channel/RPSL...
📺 youtu.be/mxTZCwg3fg8?...
Full podcast details 👇🏻
🔊 cms.megaphone.fm/channel/RPSL...
📺 youtu.be/mxTZCwg3fg8?...
October 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
⚫️⚪️ Couldn’t preview Newcastle’s Carabao Cup tie with Spurs without asking John Gibson to reflect on last year’s final win against Liverpool and the end of that long wait for major domestic silverware!
Full podcast details 👇🏻
🔊 cms.megaphone.fm/channel/RPSL...
📺 youtu.be/mxTZCwg3fg8?...
Full podcast details 👇🏻
🔊 cms.megaphone.fm/channel/RPSL...
📺 youtu.be/mxTZCwg3fg8?...
⚫️⚪️ Should Lewis Miley be handed another start in Newcastle’s home game with Fulham on Saturday?
👏🏻 His performance against Benfica will have done his chances no harm whatsoever.
#NUFC
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6DE...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
👏🏻 His performance against Benfica will have done his chances no harm whatsoever.
#NUFC
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6DE...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
October 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
⚫️⚪️ Should Lewis Miley be handed another start in Newcastle’s home game with Fulham on Saturday?
👏🏻 His performance against Benfica will have done his chances no harm whatsoever.
#NUFC
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6DE...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
👏🏻 His performance against Benfica will have done his chances no harm whatsoever.
#NUFC
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6DE...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
🪄I said Anthony Gordon's performance against Benfica was one of the best from a winger in a European competition during my time watching Newcastle - and I absolutely stand by that.
Now there has to be more of the same!
#NUFC
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6DE...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
Now there has to be more of the same!
#NUFC
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6DE...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
October 24, 2025 at 7:29 AM
🪄I said Anthony Gordon's performance against Benfica was one of the best from a winger in a European competition during my time watching Newcastle - and I absolutely stand by that.
Now there has to be more of the same!
#NUFC
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6DE...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
Now there has to be more of the same!
#NUFC
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6DE...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
🇧🇷Just how good was Bruno in Newcastle's win against Benfica. It’s clear to see the Champions League inspires him?
Andrew Musgrove and myself talked all things Bruno on the latest Everything is Black and White podcast.
#NUFC
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6DE...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
Andrew Musgrove and myself talked all things Bruno on the latest Everything is Black and White podcast.
#NUFC
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6DE...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
October 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
🇧🇷Just how good was Bruno in Newcastle's win against Benfica. It’s clear to see the Champions League inspires him?
Andrew Musgrove and myself talked all things Bruno on the latest Everything is Black and White podcast.
#NUFC
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6DE...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
Andrew Musgrove and myself talked all things Bruno on the latest Everything is Black and White podcast.
#NUFC
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6DE...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
As Football Manager 2024 gives way to #FM26, it’s time to see goodbye to my all-conquering(ish) Aberdeen side. It’s been emotional…
Jokes aside, it’s been one of my most enjoyable saves on any version of the game and has given me a welcome distraction from work when required.
#FootballManager
Jokes aside, it’s been one of my most enjoyable saves on any version of the game and has given me a welcome distraction from work when required.
#FootballManager
October 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
As Football Manager 2024 gives way to #FM26, it’s time to see goodbye to my all-conquering(ish) Aberdeen side. It’s been emotional…
Jokes aside, it’s been one of my most enjoyable saves on any version of the game and has given me a welcome distraction from work when required.
#FootballManager
Jokes aside, it’s been one of my most enjoyable saves on any version of the game and has given me a welcome distraction from work when required.
#FootballManager
🇸🇪 Much has been made of Anthony Elanga’s form during the early months of his Newcastle United career - but patience is needed as he settles into life in Tyneside and fellow winger Anthony Gordon shows what comes with that #NUFC
📺 youtu.be/jrm4AD17vJ8?...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
📺 youtu.be/jrm4AD17vJ8?...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
October 22, 2025 at 12:41 PM
🇸🇪 Much has been made of Anthony Elanga’s form during the early months of his Newcastle United career - but patience is needed as he settles into life in Tyneside and fellow winger Anthony Gordon shows what comes with that #NUFC
📺 youtu.be/jrm4AD17vJ8?...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
📺 youtu.be/jrm4AD17vJ8?...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
📹 Some thoughts after South Shields secure a 4-0 win against Scarborough Athletic to make it 15 games unbeaten in all competitions and remain at the top of the National League North table.
October 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM
📹 Some thoughts after South Shields secure a 4-0 win against Scarborough Athletic to make it 15 games unbeaten in all competitions and remain at the top of the National League North table.