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Sam Dalling
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Freelance writer - The Guardian, The Telegraph, Wisden, FourFourTwo, BBC Sport & more.

Freelance commentator - Somerset CCC, Durham CCC, BBC Radio London, ECB, the Blaze.

Podcasts - TrueFaith, Cider Press

Solicitor - pensions at Sacker & Partners
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🏏 this year’s charity auction live in time for the Christmas shop…

Bundles of great stuff available here, all in aid

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November 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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🌑⚪️ Bit of reading ahead of #nufc’s trip to Everton this evening…

Dan Gosling on leaving Goodison, how he never got going on Tyneside and peaking under Eddie Howe at Bournemouth 👇

www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/i-lo...
'I love watching Newcastle now,' says former Toffee and Magpie Dan Gosling - Newcastle United
Even when full to the brim, the team bus can be a lonely spot, and at times, sat near the back on United's coach, Dan Gosling wanted his seat to swallow him whole. After an injury-ruined first season ...
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November 29, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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‘It sounds idyllic’

The Football Weekly panel discuss Sky Sports’ latest innovation ...

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Watch the full episode on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcasts.
November 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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I’ve spent a lot of time (too much, in fact) wondering about the life and mentality of a 3rd choice keeper.

So I went to Manchester United and spent the day with Tom Heaton to find out 👇

www.theguardian.com/football/202...
‘Zero regrets’: Tom Heaton on life at Manchester United after 1,029 days without a game
The former England keeper discusses his sometimes borderline deluded outlook and being proud to defend the values of the club he loves
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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‘Zero regrets’: Tom Heaton on life at Manchester United after 1,029 days without a game
‘Zero regrets’: Tom Heaton on life at Manchester United after 1,029 days without a game
The former England keeper discusses his sometimes borderline deluded outlook and being proud to defend the values of the club he loves
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Tom Heaton interview:

'My outlook can sometimes be bordering on deluded. I understand the optics of it … The logical side of my brain knew that coming back here at 35 was probably more to fill this role. But I have zero regrets. I’ve loved being here.'

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‘Zero regrets’: Tom Heaton on life at Manchester United after 1,028 days without a game
The former England keeper discusses his sometimes borderline deluded outlook and being proud to defend the values of the club he loves
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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🔵 Chelsea win 3-0 over Barcelona, with Estêvão scoring a super goal.

🔴 Manchester City lose at home to Leverkusen.

😩 Marseille beat Newcastle with Aubameyang scoring two goals in five minutes.

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November 26, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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It was ok. Just. But it very nearly wasn’t & once it spills over there is little chance of regaining control.

French police being over zealous? Surely not!

We mustn’t accept it just because it’s football.

With @lukeedwardstele.bsky.social from Marseille #nufc

www.telegraph.co.uk/football/202...
I was treated like an animal by police in Marseille – abuse of English fans in Europe must stop
Trips to the Continent remain one of the most exciting experiences for supporters – but they can come at a cost
www.telegraph.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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A little bit from me on here… 👇
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🔲 Away-day woes. AGAIN 😩
🔳 Pope clanger 🧤
🔲 Big ramifications 🔮
🔳 @samdalling.bsky.social chronicles fans' day 🚔
🔲 Almost missing KO⌛
🔳 @lukeedwardstele.bsky.social enjoys my hotel choice 😱

🎧 @podonthetyne.bsky.social "Extra Tyne" for subscribers: Marseille 2-1 #NUFC: podonthetyne.supportingcast.fm
Pod On The Tyne | Pod On The Tyne
An independent podcast covering Newcastle United Football Club with Taylor Payne, Chris Waugh, and George Caulkin.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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Game finished an hour ago. Just unnecessary #nufc
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Tomorrow's @footballweekly.bsky.social

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Any questions?
November 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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A lovely sentiment. I share it
November 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Sapping…
November 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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📍Marseille
November 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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A prediction?! #nufc
November 25, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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Marseille (a)
November 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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⚽️ Was visiting family in Sweden recently & popped into BP Bromma - a tiny club in west Stockholm having a huge impact on the PL.

No where more so than north London - Kulusevski, Gyokeres & Bergvall all came through the academy...

www.theguardian.com/football/202...
‘We start them early’: the small Swedish club that produced Gyökeres, Bergvall and Kulusevski
Brommapojkarna will have a close eye on Arsenal’s clash with Spurs on Sunday as their talent factory continues to thrive
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Please find some cricket commentators - there are a few knocking about - and get them on site.

Can't believe bidding for the rights doesn't involved committing to having people in the building.
November 21, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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🎙️ NEW #MCFC PODCAST

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Foden and O'Reilly for England
🫡 Other #ManCity internationals
⚫ #NUFC vs. City preview
🔴 Insight into Leverkusen
🤔 City's evolving style

With @fussballdan.bsky.social is:
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Blue Moon Podcast - A Manchester City Show: 15: Out on the Lam
Insight into Newcastle and Leverkusen, the City players on international duty, and City's ever-evolving style
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November 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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VOTE @footballweekly.bsky.social 👍⚽️❤️👍❤️⚽️

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November 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Any questions for the pod?

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Dan Bardell

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November 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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⚽️ Stoke City 0-1 Coventry

5 points clear for Frank Lampard’s side. Surely it is their year?!
November 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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⚽️ Stoke City v Coventry

📍Bet365 Stadium
November 8, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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🏏 Chatted to the man of the hour, potentially of the winter, Jake Weatherald.

Good things happen to good people. Jake is good.

He was candid and brave here. The journey has been long and bumpy, but it has been worth it 👇

www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/n...
‘I didn’t want to make it all about me’: Jake Weatherald on his path to an Ashes call-up | Sam Dalling
The opener is in line for an Australia debut after twice taking time away from cricket to protect his mental health and piling on the runs for Tasmania
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:26 AM