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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Two European silvers for Brighton/GB on the final day of the European Indoors 🙌 (yes, claiming George Mills as Phoenix…!)

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

This red Norway athletics kit then…👎 or 👍

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

This really is superb - much of this is still how Eurosport operates! “A friendly, slightly more homeopathic-feeling sports outlet” is a perfect description from @acjimbo.bsky.social, as a viewer and commentator. I have so much to thank Eurosport for and it continues to be a great place to work.

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Injuries before the Winterpause didn’t help and they didn’t show up vs Bochum, but today was terrific. Smart loan signing in Weißhaupt, who is helping to bring the best out of Guilavogui 🙌

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

This is what Sunday nights are for…

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Terrific win for St Pauli. Bodged the ‘six pointer’ against Bochum during Englische Woche but smashed Union and did a job on them today. Starting to see the best of Guilavogui.

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Watching Brighton and St Pauli home matches right now feels a little too similar…St Pauli have to get Weißhaupt into the game more.

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Terrific final, found myself feeling quite emotional when Madison Keys won that. Brilliant win.

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

6 wins from last 7 league games vs Man Utd and three straight victories at Old Trafford. Tell the 15 year old me that, and he’d think you’re one of the lads who bunked off PE to smoke something questionable in 5th period. #BHAFC

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

But: he would need time. A deal until the end of the season seems silly.

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Heard some ridiculous opinions on Graham Potter's style of play from some West Ham podcasters etc in recent days - "a defensive manager" was one claim on 5 Live last night. Potter transformed #BHAFC from a pragmatic team under Hughton into a ball-playing, attacking side. He'd be ideal for West Ham.

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Arsenal thinking they deserve extra time to tweak their set pieces when opposition teams leave more players up field is wild. The delay taking them was already getting silly.

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

The same people going overboard about *an only just back from injury* Lewis Dunk were panicking when he was injured in the warm up before Wolves. #BHAFC

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Husband Nick Hauger (2:12 marathoner) is American and she went to college in the US. But as a British Olympian it does seem a bit odd the feed/organisers showing a US flag, as I can imagine the outrage the other way round.

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

The Wolves game was bad, at home. But the mitigating factor on that occasion was the lack of experience on the pitch by the end (no Dunk, Welbeck). Not the case today - relatively speaking for the Albion - and that’s a big worry. #BHAFC

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

86’ and 91’ today…88’ and 93’ vs Wolves. Almost exactly the same capitulation from Albion in terms of time we’ve surrendered a 2-0 lead. #BHAFC

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

With Veltman not fit I’m pretty sure he’s managing Lamptey’s fitness.

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Never seen him play right back before for the Albion, but it’s possible?!

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Speaking to us yesterday, Hurzeler hinted the back three was gone. Certainly doesn’t look that way - but who knows?! #BHAFC

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Sabastian Sawe absolutely made the marathon debut wait worth it this morning. Fifth fastest time ever, on debut, and he certainly had more in the tank. Ran a sensible race up until 35k and then went with it - looked like he could have gone earlier. Excited to see what he can do in 2025.

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

To an extent both of those happen at Brighton but to no meaningful effect - it just fails somewhere else in the system.

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Last marathon commentary of the year - with Jo Pavey on discovery+ from 0700 GMT for coverage of the Valencia Marathon - could be a speedy one on what will be an emotional day for the city.

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Paul Merson was the last person I expected to be on the pundit sofa when I just turned the NFL thanksgiving matches on…

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Completely agree. I think we can all be a bit naive going into a pharmacy in another country and assuming a drug/treatment is exactly the same, but that doesn’t have an impact on our careers…!

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Carole makes great points here. When you speak to most athletes they talk about how anti-doping and whereabouts always at the back of their mind, so when they buy something over the counter without checking it first, that always feels bizarre to me.

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Finally got round to watching Joy - and as a parent of a brilliant IVF baby I hope it makes even a small number refrain from a celebratory “family complete” post…

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

It just feels odd to me if you’re going to make the unpopular decision (with many Leicester fans) to appoint Cooper in the first place, you surely have to give it more time? Looks tailor made for Potter if he wants it, and that would be exciting for Leicester.

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

His Forest links meant he had no real chance from the off right? That’s my point really, odd starting decision but you have to give him a season if you’re going to do it.

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

That’s some muddled thinking from Leicester - appointing and sacking Cooper so soon, one game after the international break. But the pressure on him from the start was too big - and what really are Leicester fans expecting this season? Have to build slowly back into the Premier League, surely.

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Not getting the impression he is at the moment, I think they’ve had so many injuries to key players and didn’t make enough signings in the summer. With so many games coming up I guess the next month or so is huge for him.

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

It’ll get missed amongst the content vacuum of Friday press conferences, but hard not to be caught up in him talk about this - especially as a parent. Speaks about how no-one’s creativity should be suppressed, and how to carve out opportunities to embrace it.

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Covered today’s Palace presser with Oliver Glasner and (as hard as it might be to admit as an Albion fan!) he must be one of the most engaging, intelligent managers in the PL. Scroll to 15:30 and listen to him talk about his passion for creativity - for kids, for everyone: youtu.be/UroC-utK6w8?...

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Eze Injury update & Villa discussion 🎙️ Glasner's Press Conference | Premier League: Villa vs Palace

YouTube video by Crystal Palace FC

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Busy day for @skysportsnews.bsky.social covering Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler’s presser, before a short hop to Southampton to speak to Russell Martin - hope to share some of my sit down with him a little later.

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Really impressed with Ruairi McConville while commentating on Northern Ireland’s game in Luxembourg last night - looked calm and composed and like he’d been playing first team football for ages. Never started a senior match for Brighton (not counting EFL Trophy) before that game.

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Remember the day: when England won promotion back to the top tier of the Nations League 🙌

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Wonderful piece from Gabriel Clarke on head injuries caused by football. Needs more focus like this, not just when another court date/decision comes up.

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Brilliant day at the Brighton 10k, my daughter’s first junior mile and a big 45s PB for me of 38:08. Conditions were spot on 🥳

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Barrow v AFC Wimbledon for me today on Sky Sports +, two clubs with big ambitions to finish in the play-offs. Strange season so far for Barrow - three straight 1-1 draws, conceding in stoppage time in each of them. If they’d held on, they’d be in the top three - join us from 3!

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Humble request to be added to this if possible please Gary…many thanks in advance!

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Yikes…but how much of this is just Solly, O’Riley and Joao Pedro? Looks a lot more optimistic on the other side of the international break.

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Morning Philippe - please could I be added to your list? I’m a reporter and commentator for Eurosport, TNT, Sky and several world feeds (UEFA, EFL, World Athletics) - many thanks in advance!

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Gallagher’s done a karate kick to make an interception and overhead kick to keep the ball from going out for a throw, and I’m absolutely here for this version of him.

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

This is good but it is a bit odd starting again in 2010, no? Is this the app Stephen Fry really liked?

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Richard Newman @richnewman.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

We go again, we do not let this one slip...

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