Miles Starforth's Newcastle Notes

What I remember most about Newcastle United’s last home game against Sunderland – and what is says about the Tyne-Wear derby

Eddie Howe's side, knocked out of the Champions League in midweek by Barcelona, are looking to claim a first win in this fixture since October 2010.

Mar 21 • Miles Starforth

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The Newcastle United player everyone's talking about

A year ago, Lewis Hall was on crutches facing up to a season-ending injury. Today, he’s one of the best young left-backs in the game, as underlined by…

Mar 13 • Miles Starforth

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William Osula and Newcastle United's new ‘Philippe Albert’ moment

Eddie Howe’s team kicked off the toughest of months with a memorable win at St James' Park – just Manchester City, Barcelona (twice), Chelsea and…

Mar 5 • Miles Starforth

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January 2026

They say never meet your heroes, but I was very fortunate to meet Kevin Keegan

Newcastle United revealed that their former manager and player had been diagnosed with cancer before last night's game against Leeds United, fittingly a…

Jan 8 • Miles Starforth

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December 2025

The Newcastle United No.9 stat that tells its own story

Summer signing Yoane Wissa scored his first goal for the club in a Carabao Cup win over Fulham at St James' Park.

Dec 18, 2025 • Miles Starforth

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When absence does not make the heart grow fonder

Nine years, eight months and 24 days since the last Premier League derby, Newcastle United and Sunderland will meet at the Stadium of Light.

Dec 14, 2025 • Miles Starforth

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November 2025

The trouble with Marseilles amid warnings for Newcastle United fans

Newcastle United fans are descending on the Mediterranean city amid warnings from police ahead of their club's Champions League fixture against…

Nov 24, 2025 • Miles Starforth

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This Newcastle United game looks much tougher now

Newcastle United's away Premier League form is a concern for Eddie Howe – and the club's toughest tests are yet to come.

Nov 20, 2025 • Miles Starforth

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Newcastle United, Bilbao and an idea for a special friendly

Newcastle United moved up to sixth in the Champions League ahead of Eddie Howe's fourth anniversary – but the club's domestic away form is a concern.

Nov 6, 2025 • Miles Starforth

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October 2025

A Newcastle United 'near miss', a striker who rarely misses

Jose Mourinho faces "special" club Newcastle United with Benfica tonight as Nick Woltemade shows there's life after Alexander Isak.

Oct 21, 2025 • Miles Starforth

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The Nick Woltemade price is right for Newcastle United

Nick Woltemade is not the first Newcastle United striker to have his transfer fee questioned, but he's so far had all the answers.

Oct 3, 2025 • Miles Starforth

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September 2025

'Shhh!': The time one talented Newcastle United player got shirty

Newcastle United's Carabao Cup win over Bradford City brought back some press box memories, including a blast from Rafa Benitez.

Sep 26, 2025 • Miles Starforth

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