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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

My latest piece for @footballheritage.bsky.social. Charles Buchan was an #SAFC legend and a highly influential figure in football during the first half of the 20th Century.

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

My contribution to @footballheritage.bsky.social's season of World Cup content- the unique place that Luis Monti holds in the competition's history.

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

My latest article for @footballheritage.bsky.social, about the unique football culture of #Orkney

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Football Heritage @footballheritage.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Also on this day in 1973, Sunderland, a Second Division side at the time, won the FA Cup by beating holders Leeds United in the final. Jimmy Montgomery's incredible performance sealed the win for Sunderland. He's pictured below celebrating with Billy Hughes and Bobby Kerr.

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Football Heritage @footballheritage.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

If you want to support Football Heritage, you can subscribe to our exclusive Patreon feed for £3 per month. That gets you an extra podcast every week and some other extras. More benefits TBA further down the line. Subscribe here and support us ⬇️ www.patreon.com/cw/FootyHeri...

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Obviously, what you've always wanted is to listen to my musings on #SAFC, folklore, heritage, and Hummel kits. So, here's your chance 👇

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

#FindsFriday - an Anglo-Saxon gilded copper bridle decoration found in a 7th C grave in Suffolk. Similar to one found in Mound 17 at Sutton Hoo.

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

A horn from an aurochs, an extinct form of wild cattle, found in a Bronze Age pit in Cambridgeshire #FindsFriday

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

47 years ago yesterday. The game ended in a 3-3 draw with Bob Lee and Wilf Rostron (x2) scoring for Sunderland and Pop Robson and David Cross (x2) for West Ham. #SAFC #hammers

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

The pictograms for the individual sports at the Lillehammer 94 games were based on prehistoric rock carvings found in Norway, including the earliest known depiction of a skier, found in Rødøy #archaeology #WinterOlympics

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Raich Carter mural. The Blue House, Hendon, Sunderland #SAFC 📸 aa7n

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

#FindsFriday - a stone, probably from the Lake District, perforated for use as a pendant, found in an #IronAge pit in Suffolk

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

My latest article for @footballheritage.bsky.social The Hemy Painting is possibly the first depiction of Soccer in fine art. #SAFC #AVFC

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Football is the world's most popular sport. There were several similar games in the ancient past, around the world. This has probably contributed to football's success. It also suggests something about human nature. Read more in my latest piece for @footballheritage.bsky.social

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

My latest article for @footballheritage.bsky.social Football wasn't just a 19th century invention. It has a much longer history. From these games of the distant past, all of the modern forms of football evolved.

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Football Heritage @footballheritage.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

✍️ New Article: KF Tirana’s Stolen Title Football in Albania suffered immensely under Enver Hoxha’s oppressive regime. The powers that be ensured their state-sponsored teams ruled the roost. Words: Miguel Sanchez Read here ⬇️ www.footballheritage.co.uk/kf-tiranas-s...

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

A football shirt and an archaeological context board in one photo! I never thought I'd see archaeological excavation methodology used to promote a football shirt. But this is the advertising material for @fcaugsburg1907.bsky.social new #Roman themed third shirt! #archaeology

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Here's the story behind the Black Cats nickname #SAFC www.footballheritage.co.uk/the-curious-...

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The Curious Case of the Black Cats — Football Heritage

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Not particularly surprised by this. I've always been of the opinion that people moved around in the past more than we give them credit for. #archaeology

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Football Heritage @footballheritage.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Sporting CP playing against Sunderland at Roker Park in the European Cup Winners' Cup, 1973.

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martha @itsmarthintime.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Instead of simply reading great works of literature on your own and expanding your knowledge to better understand them, you could waste gallons of water and a shit ton of electricity to turn it into sub par slop.

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Fussball Geekz @fussballgeekz.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

We would like to extend our sincerest wishes to the Brescia Calcio fans at this difficult time. As lovers of the beautiful game - its history and its tradition - we stand with you.

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

I've managed to write about two of my favourite things in one article! #Archaeology and #football! This explores how one can help us understand the history of the other!

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

A thread of photos (of varying quality) that I have taken at #nonleague #football grounds. Basildon Utd

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

As an Englishman- NBA: not the NBA, but London Lions NFL: Once yearly pretend interest, give up 5 minutes into the superbowl NHL: VGK (I can do this one!) MLB: I saw the Mets play Cincinatti Reds once. Does that count? WNBA: Vegas Aces (only team I know) US Soccer: Las Vegas Lights (see the theme?)

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Delighted to see this in print! Many, many thanks to @barpublishing.bsky.social and to my brilliant co-authors and the other fantastic contributors to this volume.

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BAR Publishing @barpublishing.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Pleased to announce the newest addition to our British series: Late Iron Age to Romano-British and Anglo-Saxon Settlement at Barton Seagrave, Northamptonshire by @aa7n.bsky.social🏺 This book documents the first excavation of this site including the discovery of a unique semi-subterranean structure.

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Just arrived! My latest volume for @barpublishing.bsky.social, which describes an #IronAge and #Roman site in #Northants, with an unusual subterranean, souterrain-like structure. The book is available to buy here: www.barpublishing.com/late-iron-ag... Thanks to all contributors. #archaeology

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Sunderland AFC @safc.com · 13/05/2025

WE'RE GOING TO WEMBLEY!! 😍 #TilTheEnd

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Sunderland AFC @safc.com · 13/05/2025

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Brilliant news that this famous and iconic stadium will not be lost.

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

And that's a hat trick! My third article for @footballheritage.bsky.social is about @basildonunited.bsky.social of the @isthmianleague.bsky.social My favourite #nonleague football club, from #Basildon in #Essex

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

It's 116 years ago today that West Auckland FC, a team from a small town in County Durham, won the World Cup. Which is a good excuse to post this article again- www.footballheritage.co.uk/bishops-mine...

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Bishops, Miners and Footballers — Football Heritage

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

#OnThisDay in 1973 #SAFC vs Arsenal in the FA Cup Semi-Final

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Football Heritage @footballheritage.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Introducing our new YouTube channel. Here you’ll find all our podcast episodes uploaded as audio. Perfect if YouTube is your primary platform. We’re uploading our back catalogue bit at a time. Make sure you subscribe for weekly updates 🔔 m.youtube.com/@FootballHer...

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Why are Sunderland called the Black Cats? #safc To find out more, read this: www.footballheritage.co.uk/the-curious-...

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The Curious Case of the Black Cats — Football Heritage

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Football Heritage @footballheritage.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

#FloodlightFriday The Hive, Basildon United. 📸 Andrew Newton // @aa7n.bsky.social

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

As today is #CountyDurhamDay why not celebrate by reading my article for @footballheritage.bsky.social on the county's rich football history? (events on Sunday sadly render one statement made in the article out of date) #CountyDurham www.footballheritage.co.uk/bishops-mine...

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Bishops, Miners and Footballers — Football Heritage

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Roker Report @rokerreportsafc.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

We arrived late to the party here on BlueSky - help us let #SAFC fans know that we are here by sharing this post! 😊

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Happy St Cuthbert's Day to those who celebrate #CountyDurham

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Andrew Newton @aa7n.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Last night, I had the honour of speaking to the Ely and District Archaeological Society about the Exning #AngloSaxon cemetery and its links to Ely. The report on the site has been published by @barpublishing.bsky.social and is available to buy here: www.barpublishing.com/a-7th-centur... #archaeology

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