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Dave Cook

@knackerned.bsky.social

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From shipyards to retired IT journalist (Practical PC, PC Advisor, PC World, AOL, etc.). Author of the thriller, A Gift To Die For. Radiotherapy for prostate cancer completed, hormone treatment continues…

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Dave Cook @knackerned.bsky.social · Apr 30

youtube.com/watch?v=V3en... Over two weeks ago, Victoria towed a sledge 90K across the Arctic. Her shoulders still ache, her toes are still bandaged, yet given the chance she’d do it all again tomorrow. #daughter #Newcastle

How we skied 90k across the Arctic.

YouTube video by Victoria Cook

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Dave Cook @knackerned.bsky.social · 8m

Phew! 😊

Dave Cook @knackerned.bsky.social · 9m

Almost a 3, but content with a 4 because it could easily have been a trap. Wordle 1,579 4/6

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Dave Cook @knackerned.bsky.social · 11m

Wow, congratulations! 🥳

Dave Cook @knackerned.bsky.social · 15h

Well done! 😀👍

Dave Cook @knackerned.bsky.social · 15h

Well done! 😀👌

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Dave Cook @knackerned.bsky.social · 21h

Superb! 😀👌

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drew1080.bsky.social @drew1080.bsky.social · 22h

Looks like Isak is trying to change nationality now too #NUFC

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Dave Cook @knackerned.bsky.social · 22h

Wow! Good one, Stu! 😀👌

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Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 1d

Matthew Philpotts assesses how strong or otherwise we are in wide positions - get on this folks - #NUFC

tf1892.substack.com/p/on-a-wing-...

On a Wing and a Prayer

Effective rotation or a troubling lack of consistency? Matthew ponders our fab four wingers and their stop-start season so far

tf1892.substack.com

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Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 1d

Mark Stutt was at the GIS for #NUFC Lasses on Sunday - here’s his match report for TF -

tf1892.substack.com/p/howay-the-...

Howay the Lasses - NUWFC 2 – 2 BCWFC

Another frustrating afternoon in Gateshead for the Lasses. As ever, Mark has your TF report.

tf1892.substack.com

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Michael Martin @tfmick1892.bsky.social · 23h

#NUFC make two key appointments since the end of the summer window - what does it mean for the club and supporters? Thanks for reading

tf1892.substack.com/p/thru-black...

THRU BLACK & WHITE EYES - Planning Days - 14/Oct/25

Key appointments made at Newcastle United - what happens next?

tf1892.substack.com

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Dave Cook @knackerned.bsky.social · 1d

Good save, Donna! A steady, bang average 4 for me. Wordle 1,578 4/6

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Dave Cook @knackerned.bsky.social · 1d

Perfect! 🤩

Dave Cook @knackerned.bsky.social · 2d

Same here, Donna. A 4 today is much better than yesterday’s 6. Wordle 1,577 4/6

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Dave Cook @knackerned.bsky.social · 2d

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Dave Cook @knackerned.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks, John.

Dave Cook @knackerned.bsky.social · 2d

Very true! 🤣

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Sir Garfield De Umfreville, Baronet Bywell @gazzalw63.bsky.social · 2d

Wor Nick leasing the Poll here, ye knaa what to do.

#NUFC

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Isak, Gyokeres, Woltemade, Sesko - how have big-name striker signings fared?

Strikers dominated the summer transfer window and we have taken a look at how nine of them have done since their moves.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Harbourmaster Productions @harbourmasterrr.bsky.social · 2d

Still no toon polls on here?

Go and vote for big Nick Woltemade.

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

#nufc

Isak, Gyokeres, Woltemade, Sesko - how have big-name striker signings fared?

Strikers dominated the summer transfer window and we have taken a look at how nine of them have done since their moves.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Dave Cook @knackerned.bsky.social · 2d

Ach rotten luck, Ravinder. Back to normality tomorrow.

Dave Cook @knackerned.bsky.social · 2d

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Dave Cook @knackerned.bsky.social · 2d

Rotten luck, Bob. 🫤

Dave Cook @knackerned.bsky.social · 2d

Rotten luck, Chris. I almost came a cropper too.

Dave Cook @knackerned.bsky.social · 2d

Ach bad luck, Tim. 🫤

Dave Cook @knackerned.bsky.social · 2d

You thought your Wordle trap was bad, Donna? Wait until you see this one... I had such a good 2nd guess as well. 😂 Wordle 1,576 6/6

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