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Mark Douglas
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✍️ Northern Football Correspondent, i paper
🚨 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...
Three tweaks that can transform Newcastle’s season
This is the roughest time Eddie Howe has had at Newcastle
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November 10, 2025 at 12:51 PM
🚨 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...
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
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November 7, 2025 at 12:24 PM
🚨 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...
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November 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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...
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
inews.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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
October 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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?
October 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
🚨 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...
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
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October 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
🗣 '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...
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
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October 21, 2025 at 6:59 AM
🚨 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...
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
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October 18, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Reposted by Mark Douglas
💣 ⚽️ 👮 🙀 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...
Brash Investor in Global Soccer Clubs Is Charged With Fraud
www.nytimes.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:36 PM
🚨 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...
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
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October 17, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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...
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
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October 15, 2025 at 6:57 AM
🚨 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...
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
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October 14, 2025 at 2:08 PM
🚨 #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...
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
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October 10, 2025 at 10:51 AM
🚨 #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 👇
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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
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October 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 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...
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
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October 8, 2025 at 7:48 AM
It's like Where's Wally... but there's five of them
October 8, 2025 at 7:44 AM
🚨 Malick Thiaw is a Rolls Royce driving one of the best defences in the @premierleague.

⚪️ £30m 'snip' after two years of scouting 💷
⚫️ 'Impressed from day one'
⚪️ Botman wants a new deal - partnership is 'future' of #nufc 🤝

Read piece below 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Newcastle's 'Mr Undroppable' is the best signing of the PIF era
At £30m, Malick Thiaw has turned out to be an absolute bargain
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October 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Well that felt a lot more like the Newcastle we all recognise from the last two years (second half anyway).

Bruno Guimaraes was outstanding but lets talk about the defence. 7 clean sheets (8 across all comps) in the league. Love the look of Thiaw as well. Foundations sound #nufc
October 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Reposted by Mark Douglas
Suds spoke at our conference a couple of years ago, he's very good and we're lucky to have him beefing up the smarts at the club. #NUFC
🚨 Inside #nufc data 'revolution' & 'special' technical director leading it

⚫️ PIF's big data drive with new investment & roles
⚪️ Building transfer algorithms for Jan
⚫️ Why 'Suds' arrival 'feels like a giant leap'
⚪️ 'Soft skills' & Howe meetings

Big read - click here 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
'PIF are big fans': The Newcastle whizz kid charged with overhauling transfers
Sudarshan Gopaladesikan, a former Microsoft employee, is revolutionising the club's recruitment strategy after impressing at Benfica and Atalanta
inews.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Reposted by Mark Douglas
🚨 Inside #nufc data 'revolution' & 'special' technical director leading it

⚫️ PIF's big data drive with new investment & roles
⚪️ Building transfer algorithms for Jan
⚫️ Why 'Suds' arrival 'feels like a giant leap'
⚪️ 'Soft skills' & Howe meetings

Big read - click here 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
'PIF are big fans': The Newcastle whizz kid charged with overhauling transfers
Sudarshan Gopaladesikan, a former Microsoft employee, is revolutionising the club's recruitment strategy after impressing at Benfica and Atalanta
inews.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 6:05 AM
🚨 Inside #nufc data 'revolution' & 'special' technical director leading it

⚫️ PIF's big data drive with new investment & roles
⚪️ Building transfer algorithms for Jan
⚫️ Why 'Suds' arrival 'feels like a giant leap'
⚪️ 'Soft skills' & Howe meetings

Big read - click here 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
'PIF are big fans': The Newcastle whizz kid charged with overhauling transfers
Sudarshan Gopaladesikan, a former Microsoft employee, is revolutionising the club's recruitment strategy after impressing at Benfica and Atalanta
inews.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 6:05 AM
💥 Candid Anthony Gordon says Newcastle 'can be anything we want to be'. Always a great talker!

⚫️ 'We've been boring so far...' 💤
⚪️ Woltemade criticism from @FCBayern is 'stupid & weird' 🤬
⚫️ 'Penalties are mine now Isak has gone!' 🥅

Read 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Gordon reveals why angry Woltemade isn't taking Newcastle penalties
Woltemade is not allowed on spot-kick duty despite Isak's departure
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October 2, 2025 at 11:11 AM
⚪️⚫️ Nick Woltemade was signed as a project, has only had a few training sessions w/ famously demanding Eddie Howe & Bayern Munich keep throwing bombs.

Yet he's got 2️⃣ in 3️⃣ & insiders love his attitude.

I'm 'all in'. Big read on a big day for #nufc 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Why Newcastle really signed Woltemade - even though Bayern think they’re 'idiots'
The German international is quietly impressing behind the scenes with both his ability and the way he has adapted to playing in the Premier League
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October 1, 2025 at 6:43 AM
🚨 So what is going on at #nufc?

⚫️ Sound fundamentals: 'It's a bad start, not a bad team' 🙏
⚪️ But only 8th best team in PL over 2025 🤔
⚫️ Time for Gordon and the big hitters to step up 🫡
⚪️ No panic but lift off needed soon 📈

Read 👇 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
It's time for Newcastle's big players to step up
The Magpies are slipping towards mid-table mediocrity
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September 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM