Miles Starforth’s Newcastle Notes

What Amanada Staveley said after Newcastle United takeover five years ago still holds true

This week marked the half-decade anniversary of the sale of the club – and the end of Mike Ashley’s turbulent time as owner.

Oct 9 • Miles Starforth

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September 2026

Newcastle United’s comeback kid

Joe Willock is enjoying a “new lease of life” at St James’ Park under Mathias Jaissle, having found himself on the fringes of the teamlast season.

Sep 11 • Miles Starforth

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August 2026

How Yoane Wissa restarted his Newcastle United career

Newcastle United No. 9 Yoane Wissa had his best game yet for the club in Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Liverpool – as a No. 10.

Aug 24 • Miles Starforth

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July 2026

What Eddie Howe brought to Newcastle United – above all else

What struck me as a reporter about the club's outgoing head coach after his very first press conference at St James' Park – and what it meant for the…

Jul 31 • Miles Starforth

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When Sandro Tonali 'spoke from the heart' at Newcastle United

The midfielder has left the club, along Anthony Gordon and Kieran Trippier –and fans fear that captain Bruno Guimaraes could be sold to Arsenal.

Jul 16 • Miles Starforth

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When England questions were off the table for Elliot Anderson

The former Newcastle United midfielder is starring for his country at the World Cup finals ahead of a British-record transfer from Nottingham Forest to…

Jul 1 • Miles Starforth

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May 2026

Thanks for the memories

Kieran Trippier, set to make his final Newcastle United appearance, will go in the history books as one of the club's most important signings.

May 24 • Miles Starforth

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March 2026

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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