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Newcastle Might Rue De Zerbi Taking Charge of Tottenham

Newcastle United have missed out on a potential long-term successor to Eddie Howe, with Tottenham Hotspur officially appointing Roberto De Zerbi as the new head coach. 


The Italian has signed a long-term deal in North London, with Spurs moving decisively to secure one of Europe’s most highly regarded coaches.


De Zerbi was available after leaving Marseille last month, and his name appeared on many English clubs’ shortlists regarding a new manager. But he won’t be taking over at St James’ Pa...
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Newcastle Pave Way For Gordon to Make Much-Desired Liverpool Move

Newcastle United could be set to part ways with one of their most high-profile players, with Anthony Gordon possibly moving to Liverpool.The winger, who has been one of Eddie Howe’s standout performers since arriving in 2023 from Everton, is once again attracting strong interest from Merseyside, but this time from his boyhood club, Liverpool.


The Reds are expected to reshape their attack, and Gordon is on their radar. Mohamed Salah’s departure means they will be in the market for new wingers...
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La Liga Giants Enter Race for Newcastle Star Sandro Tonali

Newcastle United could face increasing pressure to retain Sandro Tonali this summer, with FC Barcelona reportedly emerging as the latest European giant to show interest in the midfielder 


The 25-year-old has been a key figure since arriving from AC Milan in a record-breaking £55 million deal. His importance to Eddie Howe’s system has only grown since his arrival.


Tonali has appeared 47 times in competitions this season, posting three goals and seven assists. A potential departure has been...
Durham Women FC •

Match Report | Nottingham Forest 2 – 1 Durham Women

Two first half goals from Nottingham Forest saw Durham fall to a 2-1 defeat on the road. 


Nottingham Forest took the lead in the 14th minute through Joy Omewa, who converted from Cerys Brown’s low driven cross, after an initial save from Cat Sheppard to make it 1-0.


Forest doubled their lead 10 minutes later as Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah fired into the bottom right corner from the edge of the penalty area, making it 2-0 to the hosts. 


Durham responded well to the setback, with Lucy Watson f...
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Newcastle Blue Star 4 - 1 Kendal Town - 24.03.25

The breakthrough arrived in the 15th min as captain Sean Reid rose superbly to meet a pin point cross from Collins, guiding his header across goal to make it 1-0.The home side doubled their lead in the 30th min, with the same combination, as Collins, with a moment of quality found skipper Sean Reid again from his cross who calmly guided the ball home to make it 2-0.Kendal Town managed to respond just before the break as skipper Bailey Kenny finished off a late attacking move, pulling the visitor...
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Newcastle Must Replace Eddie Howe with ‘Arsene Wenger 2.0’ After Sunderland loss

Newcastle United must consider a bold move to appoint Cesc Fabregas as Eddie Howe’s replacement following a devastating 2-1 loss to Sunderland. The Spaniard has drawn comparisons to Arsene Wenger during his impressive rise in management. 


Currently in charge of Italian side Como, Fabregas has quickly built a reputation as one of Europe’s most exciting young coaches. His work in Serie A hasn’t gone under the rug. His side are competing strongly and pushing towards European qualification.


Th...
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Newcastle: Top 5 Eddie Howe Signings (Ranked)

Eddie Howe’s appointment in 2021 proved to be a turning point for Newcastle United, transforming the club both on and off the pitch. Since his arrival, the Mapgies have evolved from fighting relegation to a side ready to compete against the best.


Along with him, smart recruitment has also played a crucial role in that rise. Over £900m has been spent since the English coach replaced Steve Bruce at St James’ Park.


With that said, Read Newcastle have assessed and ranked the five best signing...
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Match Report | Durham Women 0 – 0 Southampton

The points are shared at Maiden Castle as Durham put another big point on the board.


Durham started the game well, with a handful of big chances from Mollie Lambert within the opening minutes.


Another early chance came in the 9th minute from Dee Bradley as she nodded the ball just wide from close range following a scramble in the box.


Southampton skipper Atlanta Primus managed to pick the back of the net out in the 27th minute, but the goal was ruled offside.


Making a handful of chan...
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Newcastle: Dan Burn 'desperate' to go to World Cup with England - Read Newcastle F.C.

Newcastle United defender Dan Burn has revealed he is ’desperate’ to represent England at the 2026 World Cup, as he looks to complete a monumental late career rise on the international stage.


The 33-year-old centre-back has enjoyed a resurgence in recent seasons. He’s become a key figure under Eddie Howe and has earned recognition at international level later than most of his compatriots.  


Dan Burn’s journey to representing England has been anything but conventional. The ‘Boy from Blyth’...
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Newcastle: Joelinton backs Woltemade despite difficult start - Read Newcastle F.C.

Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton has backed teammate Nick Woltemade to come good despite a challenging spell on Tyneside.


The German arrived from VfB Stuttgart with high expectations but has struggled to find form and consistency, especially since the turn of the year. Despite his early flashes of brilliance, he has yet to convince the St James’ Park faithful.


However, Joelinton understands exactly what the German is going through and has completely backed him. The Brazilian knows jus...
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Newcastle sent scouts to watch Galatasaray ‘Iron Man’ vs Liverpool - Read Newcastle F.C.

Newcastle United reportedly sent scouts to watch Baris Alper Yilmaz during Galatasaray’s 4-0 loss to Liverpool last night. The club continues to assess their potential summer transfer targets.


The Magpies aren’t the only club trying to get his signature. Brighton and Crystal Palace have also joined the race and also had scouts in attendance.


Eddie Howe and his transfer chiefs are looking to bolster their attacking options ahead of the next season. Yilmaz has emerged as a player of growing...
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International Academy Double Header Preview: Future Pro U23 & Macclesfield FC

South Shields International Academy sides face two tough tests this week as Central travel to face Future Pro U23, while the North side head to the Leasing.com Arena to take on Macclesfield FC International U23 in the NFYL League Cup Quarter Final.Future Pro come into the game following a strong run of form throughout February, picking up victories over Tamworth FC Academy and Steven Gerrard Academy U23. They currently sit third in the table on 29 points and still have three games in hand on the...
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Match Report: NBSFC 1 - 0 Tow Law Town - 17.02.26

Newcastle Blue Star advanced to the third round of the Brooks Mileson Memorial League Cup after beating Tow Low Town 1-0 in their first home game in over a month.The Star dominated the away side having plenty of chances throughout the game, but were unable to find the finishing touch on most occasions.The first real chance for the home side came in the 16th minute when Daniel Lanning pounced upon a defensive error, only for his effort to swerve away from the net from close range. Charlie Smith f...
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Match Report | Charlton Athletic 4 – 2 Durham Women

It was an unlucky afternoon for Durham as they suffered a 4-2 defeat against league leaders Charlton Athletic


The home side took the lead in the 26th minute through a Karin Muya strike from just outside the 18 yard box.


Durham drew level in the 39th minute, as Mariana Speckmaier managed to squeeze her effort past Sophie Whitehouse from close range. 


The parity didn’t last for long, as Lucy Fitlzgerald put the home side ahead again in the 43rd minute. 


Charlton added a third to their...
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Match Report | Durham Women 2 – 1 Portsmouth

An unstoppable penalty in injury time saw Durham Women claim all three points at Maiden Castle.


Tia Primmer opened the scoring for Portsmouth minutes into the second half, tapping home a loose ball.


But it was Durham who took home the three points, with goals from Beth Hepple and Lucy Watson sealing The Blues’ victory.


Adam Furness lined up with the same starting eleven that lost to Crystal Palace in the Barclays Women’s Super League 2 last weekend.


Durham had a handful of chances in...
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Match Report | Crystal Palace 4 – 0 Durham Women

An unlucky afternoon on the road for Durham as they suffered a 4-0 defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace.


Durham had the first sight on goal in the 10th minute, as Abbey Jones saw her shot go wide after Lauren Briggs won the ball high up the field.


Crystal Palace were through on goal but were denied by a strong challenge by Michaela Foster in the 20th minute.


The Eagles had a big chance in the first half when Elise Hughes saw her effort go high off the crossbar in the 40th minute.


Du...
Thornaby FC •

Road to recovery for Alderson - Thornaby FC

“I’m focusing on the process and trusting that if I do the right things every day, I’ll come back stronger.”
Following a serious leg injury earlier this season, Harry Alderson speaks about his injury as he continues his journey to full fitness. The goalkeeper suffered a broken tibia following a collision against North Shields earlier in November. He provides positive feedback about his recovery and the challenges he faced.
The impact of the injury didn’t hit Harry immediately. He reflects,
“At f...
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Opposition Overview: Marske United - Thornaby FC

We Welcome Marske United F.C. to Teesdale Park on Saturday. A long standing Teeside non league side from Marske-by-the-sea, they come with an impressive non-league pedigree, experiencing both highs and lows in recent years. 
Overview
Founded in 1956, the Seasiders have had their share of success in the Northern non-league division, cementing themselves as a prominent name in the region. Marske United FC have made progress over the past decade in the non-league ladder, winning the Northern League...
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The Tactical Evolution of Liverpool - The Premier League Era

Before the dawn of the Premier League Era in 1992, Liverpool were a powerhouse not just in the domestic league, but also in Europe. The 70s and 80s were decades where the Anfield faithful didn’t just see their team collect major honors, but also do it in a very dominating fashion. From Bill Shankly to the Boot Room dynasty Bob Paisley, Joe Fagan, and Kenny Dalglish, the team was built on the values of collective spirit, relentless work, and tactical clarity.
But the face of English football was...
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Durham Women 0-1 Sheffield United Women – Match Report

Durham Women’s journey in the FA Cup came to an end at Maiden Castle as they were narrowly edged out 1-0 by Sheffield United Women.


A solitary goal from Sheffield United Women’s Charlie Devlin was enough to send the visitors through.


The game was even in the first half although the blades came out comparatively stronger in the midfield. Durham had a couple of chances on goal but couldn’t convert any of them.


The match’s turning point came in the 63rd minute when Charlie Devlin scored wi...