Miles Starforth's Newcastle Notes

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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Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul retires

Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul has retired – almost 19 years after making a memorable debut.

Sep 23, 2025 • Miles Starforth

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A £23 Barcelona ticket and a priceless Newcastle United night

Newcastle United kick off their Champions League campaign with a home game against Barcelona, bringing back memories of a magical night 28 years ago.

Sep 18, 2025 • Miles Starforth

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The new normal for Newcastle United – and England

A transfer to Newcastle United is now a great career move for players with England ambitions – as underlined by Anthony Gordon, Lewis Hall and Tino…

Sep 10, 2025 • Miles Starforth

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