Scott Wilson
@scottwilsonecho.bsky.social
Chief Sports Writer at The Northern Echo. Follower of all things Newcastle United, Sunderland and Middlesbrough. With a bit of ropey indie music thrown in…
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November 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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⚫️⚪️ TRANSFER LATEST: #NUFC's next move over Bryan Mbeumo amid Brentford comments - and what the Spanish media are saying about Newcastle and Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia...
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May 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
⚫️⚪️ TRANSFER LATEST: #NUFC's next move over Bryan Mbeumo amid Brentford comments - and what the Spanish media are saying about Newcastle and Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/252003...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/252003...
⚫️⚪️ TRANSFER LATEST: No surprise, but #NUFC set to miss out on Liam Delap, with the Ipswich striker ready to join Chelsea. Newcastle held talks, but the Alexander Isak-shaped barrier blocking Delap's route to starting side was always an issue...
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May 29, 2025 at 8:55 AM
⚫️⚪️ TRANSFER LATEST: No surprise, but #NUFC set to miss out on Liam Delap, with the Ipswich striker ready to join Chelsea. Newcastle held talks, but the Alexander Isak-shaped barrier blocking Delap's route to starting side was always an issue...
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🔴⚪️ Eliezer Mayenda reflects on how far he has come since he was struggling to get a game for Hibs - and looks ahead to the future with #SAFC amid mounting transfer interest from elsewhere…
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251965...
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May 29, 2025 at 8:13 AM
🔴⚪️ Eliezer Mayenda reflects on how far he has come since he was struggling to get a game for Hibs - and looks ahead to the future with #SAFC amid mounting transfer interest from elsewhere…
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251965...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251965...
⚫️⚪️ Why Marc Guehi remains #NUFC's leading defensive target - and what might happen next as the Magpies prepare to make their move for the Crystal Palace centre-half... #CPFC
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May 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
⚫️⚪️ Why Marc Guehi remains #NUFC's leading defensive target - and what might happen next as the Magpies prepare to make their move for the Crystal Palace centre-half... #CPFC
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251971...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251971...
⚫️⚪️ Who is Dan Burn most excited about facing next season? Barcelona, Bayern, Borussia Dortmund? Forget the Champions League. How's about #NUFC v #SAFC...
🗣️ I'd wouldn't say I'm happy they got promoted - but I can't wait for the derbies
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251910...
🗣️ I'd wouldn't say I'm happy they got promoted - but I can't wait for the derbies
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251910...
May 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM
⚫️⚪️ Who is Dan Burn most excited about facing next season? Barcelona, Bayern, Borussia Dortmund? Forget the Champions League. How's about #NUFC v #SAFC...
🗣️ I'd wouldn't say I'm happy they got promoted - but I can't wait for the derbies
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251910...
🗣️ I'd wouldn't say I'm happy they got promoted - but I can't wait for the derbies
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251910...
#NUFC in the Champions League:
⚫️ Which teams are guaranteed qualifiers?
⚪️ How are pots currently set up - who could Newcastle get?
⚫️ When is draw - and what are confirmed dates for league-stage matches?
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251912...
⚫️ Which teams are guaranteed qualifiers?
⚪️ How are pots currently set up - who could Newcastle get?
⚫️ When is draw - and what are confirmed dates for league-stage matches?
Read here...⬇️
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251912...
May 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM
#NUFC in the Champions League:
⚫️ Which teams are guaranteed qualifiers?
⚪️ How are pots currently set up - who could Newcastle get?
⚫️ When is draw - and what are confirmed dates for league-stage matches?
Read here...⬇️
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251912...
⚫️ Which teams are guaranteed qualifiers?
⚪️ How are pots currently set up - who could Newcastle get?
⚫️ When is draw - and what are confirmed dates for league-stage matches?
Read here...⬇️
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251912...
⚫️⚪️ Some interesting comments in here from Eddie Howe on #NUFC's likely transfer approach this summer - one thing they definitely won't be doing, but some strong hints at what should be possible...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251907...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251907...
May 26, 2025 at 9:16 AM
⚫️⚪️ Some interesting comments in here from Eddie Howe on #NUFC's likely transfer approach this summer - one thing they definitely won't be doing, but some strong hints at what should be possible...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251907...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251907...
🔴⚪️ COLUMN TIME: At some stage, reality will probably bite for #SAFC. Whatever happens from here though, the squad have earned the right for unwavering support and Regis Le Bris has definitely earned the right not to be sacked in the autumn...
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May 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
🔴⚪️ COLUMN TIME: At some stage, reality will probably bite for #SAFC. Whatever happens from here though, the squad have earned the right for unwavering support and Regis Le Bris has definitely earned the right not to be sacked in the autumn...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251906...
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⚫️⚪️ Eddie Howe was meeting Yasir al-Ramayyan at a post-match SJP transfer summit yesterday - and has been explaining why #NUFC’s PSR position means this summer will look very different to 12 months ago…
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251903...
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May 26, 2025 at 7:24 AM
⚫️⚪️ Eddie Howe was meeting Yasir al-Ramayyan at a post-match SJP transfer summit yesterday - and has been explaining why #NUFC’s PSR position means this summer will look very different to 12 months ago…
Read here…⬇️
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251903...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251903...
⚫️⚪️ REACTION: Eddie Howe's revealing admission on 'squad change' at #NUFC - and update on Callum Wilson's situation after striker appeared to say an emotional post-match goodbye at St James'...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251903...
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May 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
⚫️⚪️ REACTION: Eddie Howe's revealing admission on 'squad change' at #NUFC - and update on Callum Wilson's situation after striker appeared to say an emotional post-match goodbye at St James'...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251903...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251903...
⚫️⚪️ FULL Team News as Alexander Isak is passed fit to start for #NUFC against Everton. Isak replaces Callum Wilson in the only change to the team that kicked off against Arsenal. Kieran Trippier back in the squad - but only on the bench...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251901...
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May 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
⚫️⚪️ FULL Team News as Alexander Isak is passed fit to start for #NUFC against Everton. Isak replaces Callum Wilson in the only change to the team that kicked off against Arsenal. Kieran Trippier back in the squad - but only on the bench...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251901...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251901...
🔴⚪️ Right then - Wembley day. Loads of #SAFC content to get you ready on the site, starting with this. The ten key moments and decisions that have taken Sunderland from 16th at the end of last season to the brink of promotion…
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251791...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251791...
May 24, 2025 at 7:34 AM
🔴⚪️ Right then - Wembley day. Loads of #SAFC content to get you ready on the site, starting with this. The ten key moments and decisions that have taken Sunderland from 16th at the end of last season to the brink of promotion…
Read here⬇️
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251791...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251791...
⚫️⚪️ TRANSFER LATEST: #NUFC firm up their Liam Delap plans - plus latest on Man Utd and Chelsea's attempts to sign the Ipswich striker... #MUFC #CFC
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251796...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251796...
May 21, 2025 at 8:31 AM
⚫️⚪️ TRANSFER LATEST: #NUFC firm up their Liam Delap plans - plus latest on Man Utd and Chelsea's attempts to sign the Ipswich striker... #MUFC #CFC
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251796...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251796...
🔴⚪️ Romaine Mundle and Patrick Roberts injury latest ahead of #SAFC's Wembley final with Sheffield United...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251794...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251794...
May 21, 2025 at 7:46 AM
🔴⚪️ Romaine Mundle and Patrick Roberts injury latest ahead of #SAFC's Wembley final with Sheffield United...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251794...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251794...
🔴⚪️ Chris Wilder issues powerful Wembley rallying cry ahead of Sheff Utd's Championship play-off final showdown with #SAFC...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251785...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251785...
May 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🔴⚪️ Chris Wilder issues powerful Wembley rallying cry ahead of Sheff Utd's Championship play-off final showdown with #SAFC...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251785...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251785...
🏏 CRICKET: #Durham complete the signing of New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham for the Vitality Blast...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251781...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251781...
May 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🏏 CRICKET: #Durham complete the signing of New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham for the Vitality Blast...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251781...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251781...
⚫️⚪️ Eddie Howe admits Sunday’s defeat at Arsenal highlighted why improving #NUFC’s squad depth has to be one of the key priorities for this summer’s transfer window…
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251748...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251748...
May 20, 2025 at 6:44 AM
⚫️⚪️ Eddie Howe admits Sunday’s defeat at Arsenal highlighted why improving #NUFC’s squad depth has to be one of the key priorities for this summer’s transfer window…
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251748...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251748...
🏏 CRICKET: #Durham triumph on a dramatic final day against Nottinghamshire at Chester-le-Street...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251757...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251757...
May 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
🏏 CRICKET: #Durham triumph on a dramatic final day against Nottinghamshire at Chester-le-Street...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251757...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251757...
⚫️⚪️ COLUMN TIME: Eddie Howe has said on a number of occasions that Callum Wilson still has plenty to offer #NUFC - yesterday showed why it would be wrong to offer the striker a new deal…
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251737...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251737...
May 19, 2025 at 1:42 PM
⚫️⚪️ COLUMN TIME: Eddie Howe has said on a number of occasions that Callum Wilson still has plenty to offer #NUFC - yesterday showed why it would be wrong to offer the striker a new deal…
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251737...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251737...
🔴⚪️ COLUMN TIME:
🗣️ 'Look what happens to promoted teams - this isn't the right time for Sunderland to go up...'
✍️ Absolute nonsense. It's the perfect moment for #SAFC to win promotion, for a host of different reasons...
Read here...⬇️
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251647...
🗣️ 'Look what happens to promoted teams - this isn't the right time for Sunderland to go up...'
✍️ Absolute nonsense. It's the perfect moment for #SAFC to win promotion, for a host of different reasons...
Read here...⬇️
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251647...
May 15, 2025 at 8:53 AM
🔴⚪️ COLUMN TIME:
🗣️ 'Look what happens to promoted teams - this isn't the right time for Sunderland to go up...'
✍️ Absolute nonsense. It's the perfect moment for #SAFC to win promotion, for a host of different reasons...
Read here...⬇️
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251647...
🗣️ 'Look what happens to promoted teams - this isn't the right time for Sunderland to go up...'
✍️ Absolute nonsense. It's the perfect moment for #SAFC to win promotion, for a host of different reasons...
Read here...⬇️
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/251647...
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⚫️⚪️ Eddie Howe's Champions League message - and assessment of his #NUFC side's development after yesterday's Boxing Day win over Villa lifted them back into the top five...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/248193...
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December 27, 2024 at 9:39 AM
⚫️⚪️ Eddie Howe's Champions League message - and assessment of his #NUFC side's development after yesterday's Boxing Day win over Villa lifted them back into the top five...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/248193...
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⚫️⚪️ #NUFC will make a fresh January move for Marc Guehi as they seek to 'future-proof' their defence - and there are growing suggestions that Palace's stance over the centre-half is set to shift...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/247376...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/247376...
November 20, 2024 at 11:36 AM
⚫️⚪️ #NUFC will make a fresh January move for Marc Guehi as they seek to 'future-proof' their defence - and there are growing suggestions that Palace's stance over the centre-half is set to shift...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/247376...
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/247376...
⚫️⚪️ The worst VAR decision ever? Alexander Isak can definitely make that claim after having this 'goal' bizarrely chalked off for Sweden last night... #NUFC
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November 20, 2024 at 9:46 AM
⚫️⚪️ The worst VAR decision ever? Alexander Isak can definitely make that claim after having this 'goal' bizarrely chalked off for Sweden last night... #NUFC
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www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/247370...
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