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Martin

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NUFC since 1985. East Stand. Coach, Dad, Northumberland, cricket, cycling, dogs, classics, hip-hop, not a bastard clue.

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Jeff Livingstone @defjeff.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Been enjoying the Mellow Birds graffiti phenomenon over in the West End of Newcastle recently. Via the excellent Radge Mag on Insta, thought you’d appreciate their responses to the dickhead councillors getting worked up about their output. Just leave it up, lads. Offending children indeed…
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Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
#NUFC go to Coventry on Monday night and Scott Robson is reminded of a hard as nails defender who is a legend for both the Mags and the Sky Blues and who was a main man for KK 34 years ago - tf1892.substack.com/p/natural-bo...
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Scott pays tribute to a true Titan of Coventry and United
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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Jarrow ladies fire brigade, 1916 (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museum).
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MCRobson @zaploosh.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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Sharpie @sharpinsky.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
It’s amazing how much positive coverage you get when you die as a white ex-con who spent a career deceiving and cheating (and worse) whereas if you’re a black academic who sexes up their CV a bit they’ll destroy you.
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Christina Martin @christinamartin.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Those daily mini ghost stories The Uncanny are doing in the run up to Halloween keep reminding me of my Viz ghost box letters page.
Ghost Box fron Viz. Letters spoofing ghost stories. Sorry too much text to transcribe. First letter goes, for example,  it was a normal enough day, I had just got back from doing the school run and I was sitting down having a nice cuppa before making a start on the housework.  All of a sudden I heard a noise. It was probably a ghost.
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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
From Writing In The Sand by Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen, a celebration of the life of beaches in north-east England, 1973-98.
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Martin @mwoodford.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Rather than relegate Man City, I would suggest a reocurring points ban (perhaps 20?) over the same number of seasons that they were caught cheating. That should condemn them to a long period of mediocrity. The aim should be to leave them in say 14th place for a decade.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Pope Innocent III,who died in 1216, spoke of a certain kind of older man, who is "easily provoked", "will believe anything and question nothing", is "stingy and greedy" and "praises the good old days and hates the present." Reform UK's voter base has been knocking around for a very long time.
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Martin @mwoodford.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Football is in a big mess. The UAE is a big investor in the UK which the government will not wish to upset. Whatever is decided, it’ll have very little to do with sport.
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Grey Eye Magpie @greyeyemagpie.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Thats a fairly mental image to be honest, hope this photo always makes him smile #nufc
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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Working Man’s Hair Specialist, Bolton Open Market, 1937, photo by Humphrey Spender.
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Martin @mwoodford.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Off to take the lad to university in Sheffield this afternoon- close enough for him to come back for the home games and hopefully a few aways. Photo was taken at Spurs home game 5-1- “Rafa Benitez, we want you to stay.”
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Chris Waugh @chrisdhwaugh.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
⚫ & breathe... 😤 ⚪ A win is a win... 🙌 ⚫ But 2nd half was torture 😬 ⚪ Willock's superb 45 minutes 🤩 ⚫ Barnes' brace of assists 🏹 ⚪ 1st half = antithesis of Leeds💪 ⚫ Young, injury-depleted squad find a way 🤕 📝 #NUFC 2-1 #HCAFC analysis: #NEWHUL
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Newcastle 2 Hull 1 – A big three points as Jaissle gets the reaction he wants after Leeds debacle (Gift Article)
Analysis of Newcastle's Premier League encounter with Hull City at St James' Park
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Chris Waugh @chrisdhwaugh.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
🔲 A win - & that was vital 😮‍💨 🔳 Concern as injuries mount 🏥 🔲 Past "trauma" 😱 🔳 Positives vs negatives ⚖️ 🔲 Hapless & tea-stained 🫖 🔳 Ideal time for break ⌛ 🎧 New free-to-listen @podonthetyne.bsky.social Matchday for #NUFC 2-1 #HCAFC, w/ @taylorpayne.bsky.social:
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Pod On The Tyne: A show about Newcastle United: Matchday: Hull (h), the kids are alright
Newcastle made a lightning start as they looked to correct the wrongs of Monday night's humbling at Leeds. 2-0 up in the first ten minutes, they had chances (including a penalty) to put the game to...
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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
51 years ago today, one of most iconic British sitcoms made its debut on the BBC. Do you know which one this is?
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Luke Edwards @lukeedwardstele.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Exhausted, befuddled and bedraggled – but Newcastle win #nufc www.telegraph.co.uk/football/202...
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Jake Jackman @jakejackman.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Joe Willock needs to start every week. Lad is reborn under Jaissle. Goals have been class, but it’s his increased work rate that’s even more impressive. Busted his gut for the team today, which isn’t something he’s always done in the past and I’m one of his bigger fans. #nufc
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Kev Lawson @editkev.football · 19/09/2026
The Willock renaissance is fun. Lad had an awful time with that Achilles injury and it’s nice to see him playing so well. #nufc
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Jeff Livingstone @defjeff.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We ride again. #TOTP
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Martin @mwoodford.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Not sure why Hull are 4-1 to win tomorrow. 👀 looks generous.
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Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This is brilliant
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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Tallymen, Newcastle, photo by Jimmy Forsyth (1914-2009).
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Grey Eye Magpie @greyeyemagpie.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Neave v Everton #nufc #wwfc
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Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This is absolutely shocking and you’d expect SAFC and its fans to react strongly to the boneheaded idiocy of its local council - www.theredcard.org/news/show-ra...
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Show Racism the Red Card saddened by decision from Sunderland City Council to withdraw support for Wear Red Day 2026 - Show Racism the Red Card
At a Council meeting on Wednesday 16th of September, the Leader of Sunderland City Council withdrew support for Wear Red Day 2026
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Michael Daly @michaeldaly64.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"I am but skin & bones..."
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Chris Waugh @chrisdhwaugh.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
⚫ Horror-show at Elland Road - was it indicative? 😱 ⚪ Trends/metrics - positive & negative 📈📉 ⚫ Patience required ⏳ ⚪ Internal intrigue as to what comes next 👀 ⚫ Response key 🔑 ⚖️💬 What should we really make of #NUFC's start - @georgecaulkin.bsky.social & I discuss:
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A discussion about Newcastle’s turbulent start to the season: ‘These moments can be valuable’ (Gift Article)
After a summer of upheaval, Newcastle United started the season with one Premier League win, one defeat and two draws
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Martin @mwoodford.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Good player Trai Hume- his father was a good goalkeeper.
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Chris Waugh @chrisdhwaugh.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
⚫ Fernandez-Pardo barely features on debut 😬 ⚪ Calvert-Lewin physically destroys defence 💪 ⚫ Metrics finally catch up with reality 📉 ⚪ "It feels s***" 💩 🥊 How bullied & bruised #NUFC were handed a chastening lesson in Premier League football at Elland Road:
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Newcastle and Matthias Jaissle handed brutal reality check (Gift Article)
Newcastle significantly overperformed underlying metrics in their first three games. Against Leeds, they rapidly regressed to their mean
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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Drinkers in a Newcastle pub, 1961, photo by Bert Hardy.
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Martin @mwoodford.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Why is that not handball
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Martin @mwoodford.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Elliot Anderson is an exceptional midfielder. Controlled midfield in a 2 against 3 man Man United.
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Martin @mwoodford.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
How is that not off side? Deliberate touch by Dorgu?
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Martin @mwoodford.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Great goal from Bruno!
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Quiet Majority @majorityquiet.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We loved this so much we just had to put English subtitles on it, apologies to the French speakers for our translation. But this is what it would look like here in the UK if Farage or Lowe or another of their ilk got their own way.
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Amanda @amandavetnurse.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Match Day! Howay the Lasses 🖤🤍
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Chris Waugh @chrisdhwaugh.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
⚫ Nico, Steur, Jaissle - best signing of the summer? 🤩 ⚪ How can club justify keeping Murphy & Willock given SCR constraints? 💸 ⚫ Player most likely to be sold next summer? 🔮 ⚪ Disappointment with Toure's lack of minutes? ⏱️ ⁉️ 'Inside #NUFC' - your Qs answered:
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Inside Newcastle Q&A: Best summer signing? Willock future? Sales to come? (Gift Article)
Chris Waugh answers your queries on all things Newcastle United
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Chris Waugh @chrisdhwaugh.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
⚫ Most important recent move? 💯 ⚪ Why wage bump just as significant as longer deal 🤑 ⚫ "Last thread" post-summer 🧵 ⚪ Seen internally as "crucial chess piece"♟️ 👀 What Lewis Hall's contract extension means for #NUFC, for #MUFC - & the message it sends. FREE to read:
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Lewis Hall’s new Newcastle deal a ‘crucial chess move’ for the club, and sends a message (Gift Article)
Tying down Hall sends a powerful and positive message about the ambition Newcastle still have and the direction they hope to be heading
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FLAVOR FLAV ⏰ @flavorflav.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Today I'm honoring 9/11 Day by turning remembrance into action. 25 years later,,, we remember those we lost and honor the heroes who stepped up by continuing to do GOOD. If you a NYC school teacher,,, drop yo wish list and imma hook up the first 25. Join me and @911day and #UNITEFORGOOD.
Flavor Flav serving up meals at Bowery mission NYC
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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Street off Scotswood Road, Newcastle, 1963, photo by Colin Jones.
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Steven Drew @cheeseandham.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Jeez, what a country…
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Jacob Whitehead @jacobwhitehead.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Right now, Newcastle are competent, solid, and proficient. What they do not do is intimidate. Getting off the team bus at Millwall, how many players genuinely strike fear into the opposition? And how can Matthias Jaissle get them there?
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Right now, Newcastle are proficient. How can Matthias Jaissle make them feared? (Gift Article)
In Jaissle's first five games Newcastle have played competent, solid, and proficient football. What they have failed to do is intimidate
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Josh @notsolocalhero.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Fabian Schar is too handsome to play at the Den.
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Martin @mwoodford.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Another quality finish and performance from Willock paying back the manager’s faith in him.
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NUFC Twitter Bot @nufcjournalistbot.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Newcastle United (@NUFC) Some of Gary Speed’s best moments in black and white, on what would have been his 57th birthday. 🖤🤍 t.co/htpEY03L6X
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NUFCBlog.co.uk @nufcblog.co.uk · 06/09/2026
💙 Hamburg’s tribute to Kevin Keegan this afternoon. Absolutely brilliant 👏 #NUFC #Hamburg
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Toontastic @toontastic.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Very impressive from Hamburg fans
Giant tifo to celebrate King Kevin Keegan at the Hamburg game
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Martin @mwoodford.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Juve 1-0 down. Waltemade coming on for the last 15.
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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
A UK-wide wave of strikes by schoolchildren started on this day 1911. It began when pupils in Llanelli, Wales walked out in sympathy with a boy disciplined by a deputy headmaster. Walkouts spread to at least 62 towns and cities. Came at time of widespread industrial unrest.
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Martin @mwoodford.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Isak’s kills the game inside the first 10 minutes. Great strikes. 🐀🐀
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