Dave Cook
@knackerned.bsky.social
From shipyards to retired IT journalist (Practical PC, PC Advisor, PC World, AOL, etc.) and author. Prostate cancer but doing okay. Howay #nufc Academy!
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Dave Cook
@knackerned.bsky.social
· Apr 30
How we skied 90k across the Arctic.
YouTube video by Victoria Cook
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youtube.com/watch?v=V3en... Over two weeks ago, Victoria towed a sledge 90K across the Arctic. Her shoulders still ache, her toes are still bandaged, yet given the chance she’d do it all again tomorrow. #daughter #Newcastle
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Mik Vee with a mid term report on how things are going for #NUFC and his adopted PSV out in the Netherlands where he now lives - you’ll love this - a v good morning read before graft etc
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A Tale of Two Cities - Part 3: Rivals?
Mik's back with part three in his epic series on United and PSV. This week, his Champions League half-term report
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November 20, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Mik Vee with a mid term report on how things are going for #NUFC and his adopted PSV out in the Netherlands where he now lives - you’ll love this - a v good morning read before graft etc
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Every year we lose ex players, managers, supporters, officials - too many to have individual commemorations. Could we have a lament for everyone passed on the last home game of the year - maybe a Northumbrian piper and a minute’s silence?
Or am I getting g far too maudlin for my own good?
Or am I getting g far too maudlin for my own good?
November 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Every year we lose ex players, managers, supporters, officials - too many to have individual commemorations. Could we have a lament for everyone passed on the last home game of the year - maybe a Northumbrian piper and a minute’s silence?
Or am I getting g far too maudlin for my own good?
Or am I getting g far too maudlin for my own good?
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Peter Silverstone is heading for the exits. The #NUFC CCO isn’t the first to depart since the appointment of David Hopkinson as CEO and May not be the last. But was he a success? Andy Trobe provides an end of term review - get the facts here -
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Silverstone on the Last Lap
As Snake Oil Pete sets about tidying his garden, our finance expert Andy assesses his legacy in growing the club's commercial income
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November 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Peter Silverstone is heading for the exits. The #NUFC CCO isn’t the first to depart since the appointment of David Hopkinson as CEO and May not be the last. But was he a success? Andy Trobe provides an end of term review - get the facts here -
tf1892.substack.com/p/silverston...
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For Christmas could #NUFC put a club crest in the middle of the Gallowgate roof as it was at the Leazes End pre extension? I’d like that v much. Thank you please.
a newcastle united logo is on a black and white striped background
ALT: a newcastle united logo is on a black and white striped background
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November 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
For Christmas could #NUFC put a club crest in the middle of the Gallowgate roof as it was at the Leazes End pre extension? I’d like that v much. Thank you please.
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John Nilton ov Heaton lived in Brazil for a good few years and dived deep into the country’s football culture - here’s a great story about a trip he made to see one of Rio’s lesser known but still important football clubs - give this a read, you’ll enjoy it -
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Football for the Soul - America FC
TF climbs pasty faced and blinking into the sunlight to watch a football match in … Brazil.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:36 AM
John Nilton ov Heaton lived in Brazil for a good few years and dived deep into the country’s football culture - here’s a great story about a trip he made to see one of Rio’s lesser known but still important football clubs - give this a read, you’ll enjoy it -
tf1892.substack.com/p/football-f...
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🎉It's LIVE! Our 12 Days of Christmas Silent Auction is officially open!
Start bidding and make this festive season extra special for the babies, children, young people, and families in the North East.💙💫
👉Auction Link: https://loom.ly/07pSJVw
#BeALifeline #Christmas #SilentAuction #NUFC
Start bidding and make this festive season extra special for the babies, children, young people, and families in the North East.💙💫
👉Auction Link: https://loom.ly/07pSJVw
#BeALifeline #Christmas #SilentAuction #NUFC
November 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🎉It's LIVE! Our 12 Days of Christmas Silent Auction is officially open!
Start bidding and make this festive season extra special for the babies, children, young people, and families in the North East.💙💫
👉Auction Link: https://loom.ly/07pSJVw
#BeALifeline #Christmas #SilentAuction #NUFC
Start bidding and make this festive season extra special for the babies, children, young people, and families in the North East.💙💫
👉Auction Link: https://loom.ly/07pSJVw
#BeALifeline #Christmas #SilentAuction #NUFC
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Mark Stutt was at SJP on Sunday as the Lasses win the derby over the Mackems - here’s the full match report with loads of background gen about the NUWFC - a v good read -
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Howay the Lasses - Lasses 3-1 SAWFC
Mark was at St James' to see a first home win of the season at just the right time
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November 18, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Mark Stutt was at SJP on Sunday as the Lasses win the derby over the Mackems - here’s the full match report with loads of background gen about the NUWFC - a v good read -
tf1892.substack.com/p/howay-the-...
tf1892.substack.com/p/howay-the-...
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🚨Man Utd (A) - Ticket Application🚨
Application for STHs opens today 17th November at 2pm
Application closes Tuesday 18th November at 2pm
Seat selection opens Wednesday 19th November at 2pm
#NUFC
Application for STHs opens today 17th November at 2pm
Application closes Tuesday 18th November at 2pm
Seat selection opens Wednesday 19th November at 2pm
#NUFC
November 17, 2025 at 9:27 AM
🚨Man Utd (A) - Ticket Application🚨
Application for STHs opens today 17th November at 2pm
Application closes Tuesday 18th November at 2pm
Seat selection opens Wednesday 19th November at 2pm
#NUFC
Application for STHs opens today 17th November at 2pm
Application closes Tuesday 18th November at 2pm
Seat selection opens Wednesday 19th November at 2pm
#NUFC
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Scott Robson with his monthly review of the NE non league scene - a must read for anyone with any interest in the region’s brilliant grassroots football -
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News from Nowhere - NE Non-League Review
It's an international break, and that can only mean one thing - Scott's Non-League review
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November 16, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Scott Robson with his monthly review of the NE non league scene - a must read for anyone with any interest in the region’s brilliant grassroots football -
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Good news for #nufc when we face Man City next week. Tonali is only one booking away from suspension, so he won’t be risked in today’s game against Norway. Italy are saving him for a must win World Cup Qualifier play-off in March.
November 16, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Good news for #nufc when we face Man City next week. Tonali is only one booking away from suspension, so he won’t be risked in today’s game against Norway. Italy are saving him for a must win World Cup Qualifier play-off in March.
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So many links between Newcastle United, Tyneside and Northern Ireland but here Martin Scott and pals take a trip to Belfast to experience the city’s rich football heritage - a lovely Saturday morning read - Ulster Fry not compulsory (tho recommended) -
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A football tour of Belfast
Northern Ireland has a rich but often ignored football history - here’s an account of a mini tour of Belfast on match-days by a group of Mags on holiday.
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November 15, 2025 at 7:58 AM
So many links between Newcastle United, Tyneside and Northern Ireland but here Martin Scott and pals take a trip to Belfast to experience the city’s rich football heritage - a lovely Saturday morning read - Ulster Fry not compulsory (tho recommended) -
tf1892.substack.com/p/a-football...
tf1892.substack.com/p/a-football...
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Cracking read by @adowniebrazil.bsky.social
Christmas is coming... Ahem.
Christmas is coming... Ahem.
John Milton reviews a new book covering the greatest of all World Cup tournaments - Mexico 70 - through the eyes of those who played in it - get this on your reading list -
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Review - The Greatest Show on Earth: The inside story of the legendary 1970 World Cup - Andrew Downie
John Milton reviews Andrew Downie’s book on arguably the greatest World Cup tournament in the history of football.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Cracking read by @adowniebrazil.bsky.social
Christmas is coming... Ahem.
Christmas is coming... Ahem.
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All different, all equal. A Geordie tells us his story in Black & White - please give this a read - #NUFC
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MINORITY REPORT - Part 2
Newcastle United supporters come in all shapes and sizes ... and colours and religions - United by Newcastle.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:25 AM
All different, all equal. A Geordie tells us his story in Black & White - please give this a read - #NUFC
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Stephen Ord asks whether changes in the guard are needed - a good read and thought provoking- #NUFC
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The End of the Class Lads?
Stephen reflects on a turning-point for post-takeover United
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November 14, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Stephen Ord asks whether changes in the guard are needed - a good read and thought provoking- #NUFC
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tf1892.substack.com/p/the-end-of...
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John Milton reviews a new book covering the greatest of all World Cup tournaments - Mexico 70 - through the eyes of those who played in it - get this on your reading list -
tf1892.substack.com/p/review-the...
tf1892.substack.com/p/review-the...
Review - The Greatest Show on Earth: The inside story of the legendary 1970 World Cup - Andrew Downie
John Milton reviews Andrew Downie’s book on arguably the greatest World Cup tournament in the history of football.
tf1892.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:18 AM
John Milton reviews a new book covering the greatest of all World Cup tournaments - Mexico 70 - through the eyes of those who played in it - get this on your reading list -
tf1892.substack.com/p/review-the...
tf1892.substack.com/p/review-the...
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Is this the biggest crisis since the takeover? What’s the context and explanation for the drop off in PL results and away form? My half baked explanation in this week’s blog - ra for reading #NUFC
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THRU BLACK & WHITE EYES - Bruised - 11/Nov/25
United's away day horror shows continue amid rising pressure on everyone in Black & White.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Is this the biggest crisis since the takeover? What’s the context and explanation for the drop off in PL results and away form? My half baked explanation in this week’s blog - ra for reading #NUFC
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tf1892.substack.com/p/thru-black...
Mick Martin’s summary of the present state of play at #nufc
THRU BLACK & WHITE EYES - Bruised - 11/Nov/25
United's away day horror shows continue amid rising pressure on everyone in Black & White.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Mick Martin’s summary of the present state of play at #nufc
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giving this a timely bump. deadline is in a few days 👇
18 year olds can get a free 30-day pass to travel all across the European Union. Closing date for applications is 13th November.
18-year olds can travel for up to 30 days during the travel period, which is planned to start on 1 March 2026.
Spread the word, folks.
18-year olds can travel for up to 30 days during the travel period, which is planned to start on 1 March 2026.
Spread the word, folks.
Born in 2007? #DiscoverEU with a free travel pass
The EU is offering 40 000 DiscoverEU travel passes to 18-year-olds to explore Europe. The applications are open until 13 November 2025.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:55 AM
giving this a timely bump. deadline is in a few days 👇
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Stephen Ord from the away end at Brentford with the Player Ratings for @tfnufc.bsky.social from the away end as #NUFC in another stinking away performance - do you agree with Stephen’s numbers?
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TF Player Ratings - Brentford 3-1 Newcastle Utd
Perhaps it's for the best that these are called player ratings, not manager ratings... Ordy was at the Gtech for us, much to his frustration
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November 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Stephen Ord from the away end at Brentford with the Player Ratings for @tfnufc.bsky.social from the away end as #NUFC in another stinking away performance - do you agree with Stephen’s numbers?
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THE SPECIAL - Brentford Away - Pressure building on Howe and the players to deliver an away win - Ed Cole on a vital trip to London -
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THE SPECIAL - Brentford Away
Brentford v Newcastle United, KO 2pm, 9/Nov/25, GTECH Community Stadium, Premier League.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:40 AM
THE SPECIAL - Brentford Away - Pressure building on Howe and the players to deliver an away win - Ed Cole on a vital trip to London -
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Grace Laidler previews Brentford away for TRUE FAITH - the vital challenge to get a win on the road on the PL -
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TF Preview - Brentford (a), 9 November 2025
For the last couple of seasons, the same discourse makes the rounds whenever Newcastle United hit a bump in the road.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Grace Laidler previews Brentford away for TRUE FAITH - the vital challenge to get a win on the road on the PL -
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Just about everyday @tfnufc.bsky.social has at least one cracking bit of writing published via our Substack website - everything is FREE that we publish - to make sure you don’t miss anything get signed up so all our material is emailed to you as soon as it’s online -
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True Faith - Independent NUFC Fanzine | Substack
Independent NUFC fanzine since 1999. Click to read True Faith - Independent NUFC Fanzine, a Substack publication.
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November 8, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Just about everyday @tfnufc.bsky.social has at least one cracking bit of writing published via our Substack website - everything is FREE that we publish - to make sure you don’t miss anything get signed up so all our material is emailed to you as soon as it’s online -
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