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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Great hike this weekend up The Calders, The Calf & Cautley Spout. Pretty brutal in parts, especially the first big scale of the waterfall but very much worth it.⛰️

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Kev Lawson @editkev.football · 22/09/2026

So the first half of this weekend's game provided a bit more clarity about #NUFC 's intentions with the ball - which was welcome. One thing that has become a repeated pattern is the use of the half space across from either wing by both Winger & Full Backs.

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Thoughts everyone? I’ve come on here to discuss as X was stupidly reactionary yesterday with countless brainless tweets floating about. #nufc

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

#NUFC fans it would be great if you could help out Vadim, one of Newcastle Uni students who is conducting his research on Newcastle United’s fan community. He has created this survey for supporters to fill in!🙌 eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

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NUFC Supporter Survey 2026

Thank you for your interest in this research into Newcastle United FC’s fan community and the club’s communication! This questionnaire examines how Newcastle United supporters use different media sour...

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Vadim has had over 120 responses in just over a day which is amazing. He’s looking for around 80 more - if you’re a big #nufc fan and can spare 5 mins, please fill it in - it really helps the research project reach its potential.

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Jonny Esland @jonny89.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Great to see Hall contract news now public. Kudos to @joelblandsport.bsky.social who shared this back in July. Might have been before. #nufc

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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NUFC Supporter Survey 2026

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Memecastle United FC @memecastleunited.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Ohhhh I wanna dance with Gonzalez 🕺🪩

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Early details & photos of Newcastle’s 2027/28 kit designs 🟢 Away kit plans 🌌 “Night Navy” third kit ⚫️ New Adidas originals jackets ⚪️ 27/28 training top #nufc nufcblog.co.uk/exclusive-ea...

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EXCLUSIVE: Early details of Newcastle's 2027/28 kits and Adidas originals designs

NUFCBlog can exclusively reveal early details of Newcastle United’s 2027/28 away and third kits, with both designs already understood to have been drafted by Adidas.

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Sex Pistols coming to Newcastle for first time - should be class.🤩🔫

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Just wanted to say a big thank you for the support on here over the summer window. I’ve already met plenty fans on Bluesky that have been great to engage with. Fingers crossed for an excellent season.🙌 #nufc

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Now virtually wrapped up pending medical, Lille wanted north of £60m and looks like #nufc have found a compromise below that - hopefully proves to be great business.

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Positive noises overnight on Pardo, still need to fully check out but there is noise starting to come from France that an agreement is VERY close. #nufc as of yesterday denied any agreement, like they normally do at this stage (until it’s fully formally agreed). Was caution earlier this week but🤞

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I’d expect an update later today on the #nufc transfer front. Club have two teams out in Europe working on two sep deals today. Hopkinson flew out early this morning. Fernandez-Pardo and BEK both being pushed, the former more progressed - around £5m - £10m gap in valuation.

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

As of 8pm this evening #nufc are saying fee not fully agreed, even after Fab’s here we go. Though expectation is it gets done quickly.

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Things now pretty much in place, fee even lower than expected amount as well (£50m) according to Fab Romano. UNBELIEVABLE coup. Proper squad building. Biggest signing since Tonali. #nufc

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Okay, so barring a hijack, which #nufc have learnt is more than possible this window, Nico Gonzalez is expected to be sealed as an #nufc player in the coming days. Expect the fee to be around £55m. Finances were never an issue, it was up to NG, and it sounds like he’s now been convinced.🤞

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Update - both clubs happy with proposed numbers, ENTIRELY down to the player now. #nufc

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Okay so after speaking to someone on City side of things I’ve learned #mcfc have been open to selling NG for quite a while, the player did go on record a few weeks ago saying he’s happy being a squad player but that doesn’t rule out move. (1) #nufc

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

More of a buzz around family and friends of academy players now at #nufc, optimism there’s genuinely pathways to first team under Jaissle.

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Expectation is that Bruno will leave #nufc now, whispers of a potential meeting in London this week with Reuben and others. Howe exit won’t impact Hornicek deal which significant progress has been made on, EH not highly involved in recruitment this summer.

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Call out to #nufc fans. One of our students at NCL Uni is researching NUFC communication and engagement with fans for their PR dissertation. He’s going to be running focus groups sometime between 7th - 9th Aug. Please reply if you’re interested and I will send you their contact.

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I’d personally be surprised if the Bruno saga isn’t resolved one way or another by the end of the week - Friday could become one of the most significant dates in NUFC recent history. Substance in the Czech GK but not convinced if he’s the one just yet. FB’s still getting worked on. #nufc

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Some stuff over on the dark-side about what i thought of Steur today (spoiler, was a BIG fan). Murphy, Pope and Willock all NEED to be sold, it’s not negotiable and has become an embarrassing situation. #nufc

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Was first messaged in May that we had been watching Costa, Porto GK - remains to be seen whether they’ll actively pursue him as things stand, unsure on active GK targets, but they’re pushing hard in that department and for a FB. #nufc

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Kev Lawson @editkev.football · 24/07/2026

It's been a busy day Bluesky, you have my sincere apologies for how long you've been waiting for some stats about #NUFC 's newest summer signing. Aladji Bamba is a 20-year-old French defensive midfielder who is right-footed & who is 194cm (though some places have him listed at 181cm) 1/ 🧵

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

#nufc have signed Afner Ca, 19-year-old, 6ft 4 striker from Levante.

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

For anyone who doesn’t have me on X - some positive squad news… Lewis Hall one of the first players to build a relationship up with Steur has helped him feel really settled. Some coaches have been super impressed Jaouen as well. Plenty youngsters expected to get a run out in pre season. #nufc

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I get patience is running thin among the #nufc fan base now, ideally they would’ve liked a couple more in by now, but there’s no panic internally whatsoever. I’d advise to try and just stay off socials if you’re solely looking for transfer rumours. I fully back AH, RW & DH to recruit successfully.

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

#nufc have signed Afner Ca, 19-year-old, 6ft 4 striker from Levante.

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Some pretty interesting information I’ve received tonight by multiple people - Manzambi and his camp are V unhappy with Villa’s new FOS sponsor due to his family’s connection with Central Africa. They find it to be offensive and are disappointed - could there be an nth hour twist in the tale? #nufc

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Let’s hope for some TG news very soon, I think we’ll get some - keep an eye on the planning portal for planning permission - thought it can take up to two weeks after it’s gone it for it to appear. #nufc

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

And that is that - at least clarity came before next week. Club will have already moved on to next targets. Understand he absolutely was a top target this summer, but club genuinely couldn’t have done any more. Shopping in the elite prospect market without European football is tough. #nufc

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Understandably had a lot of Q’s come my way re JM. Truth is as of Thurs PM, everything was agreed. Fee, personal terms all done in principle - just hadn’t put pen to paper. Media reported this was to do with WC, truth is club don’t why he’s truly delaying, cautious he’s keeping options open. #nufc

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

It’s ALWAYS about the bigger picture - that’s how you measure progress. #nufc

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Bruno news is devastating, very hard to swallow, but you can’t blame him one bit. I think there’s an okay chance we manage to keep him for one more season, let’s see. #nufc

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Those close to Pope expect him to become an Ipswich player, as things stand. Would likely catalyse movement for Trafford upon completion of his involvement at the World Cup, let’s see! #nufc

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Kev Lawson @editkev.football · 05/07/2026

Toure is a Geordie. Exciting deal. #NUFC

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

If anyone knows anyone at all connected to CDB Advisory - please drop me a DM. #nufc

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

#nufc fans what’s the most you’d pay for Trafford? I’ve heard City are asking for £50m.

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Just a reminder to any new followers on here my DM’s are open for any gossip / or anything #NUFC related in general - always try and get back to all that reach out.

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Gut feeling is Mamzambi will be next through the door, followed by Trafford who I think will eventually come, third time lucky. They’re working on Lamine Camara as well - things could be fairly quick with the above. FB after that (there’s one, no name, that’s been worked on for a good couple weeks).

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Fans will learn to appreciate silence on incomings come July. Outgoings taking up most of the media picture right now, perhaps a good thing. #nufc

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Been noise as recently as last week that there’s an expectation that he does indeed leave this summer. Surprised to see Spurs in the mix though. Regardless, any buyer will have to cough up £90m. #nufc

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I just really can’t see there being a world where #nufc let both Bruno and Tonali go. At the this point, I’m fully expecting the latter to leave, which many have accepted for a while, but Bruno simply can’t go. He may be open to a move like nearly all players are but really can’t see him forcing one

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Joel Bland @joelblandsport.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Fans will learn to appreciate silence on incomings come July. Outgoings taking up most of the media picture right now, perhaps a good thing. #nufc

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