Mark Carruthers
@markcarruthers.bsky.social
⚽️ Writer for The Chronicle, Sunday Sun, Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette ✍🏻 Weekly columnist for Non-League Paper 🎙️Co-host of Everything is Black and White podcast 💚 Proud Ambassador of I U Care Share Foundation
📹 Reaction from the International Stadium as Gateshead fall to a 2-0 defeat against National League rivals Solihull Moors as Alun Armstrong's men are unable to improve their form on their home patch.
November 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
📹 Reaction from the International Stadium as Gateshead fall to a 2-0 defeat against National League rivals Solihull Moors as Alun Armstrong's men are unable to improve their form on their home patch.
💙 A lovely visit to my old primary school Lemington Riverside this morning.
Got to speak to year six pupils about my career, football in general and writing and set a competition for the class too.
A special moment for my Mam to revisit as it was her first school as well!
Got to speak to year six pupils about my career, football in general and writing and set a competition for the class too.
A special moment for my Mam to revisit as it was her first school as well!
November 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
💙 A lovely visit to my old primary school Lemington Riverside this morning.
Got to speak to year six pupils about my career, football in general and writing and set a competition for the class too.
A special moment for my Mam to revisit as it was her first school as well!
Got to speak to year six pupils about my career, football in general and writing and set a competition for the class too.
A special moment for my Mam to revisit as it was her first school as well!
⚫️⚪️ Some reaction from the International Stadium after Newcastle United U19s fell to a 3-2 defeat against Athletic Club in their latest UEFA Youth League game.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
⚫️⚪️ Some reaction from the International Stadium after Newcastle United U19s fell to a 3-2 defeat against Athletic Club in their latest UEFA Youth League game.
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🧤Pope or Ramsdale?
Andrew Musgrove and myself discussed Newcastle United's keeper situation on the Everything is Black and White podcast.
The latest episode is also available as Andrew and Gibbo preview tonight’s game with Athletic Club.
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Andrew Musgrove and myself discussed Newcastle United's keeper situation on the Everything is Black and White podcast.
The latest episode is also available as Andrew and Gibbo preview tonight’s game with Athletic Club.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🧤Pope or Ramsdale?
Andrew Musgrove and myself discussed Newcastle United's keeper situation on the Everything is Black and White podcast.
The latest episode is also available as Andrew and Gibbo preview tonight’s game with Athletic Club.
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🎧 podfollow.com/everything-i...
Andrew Musgrove and myself discussed Newcastle United's keeper situation on the Everything is Black and White podcast.
The latest episode is also available as Andrew and Gibbo preview tonight’s game with Athletic Club.
📺 youtu.be/qptYVtKjXP8?...
🎧 podfollow.com/everything-i...
📹 Some thoughts on the FA Cup second round draw as Gateshead are handed a home tie with League Two leaders Walsall.
📺 Surely it’s a tie in the mix for live broadcast by either TNT Sports or the BBC? But
📺 Surely it’s a tie in the mix for live broadcast by either TNT Sports or the BBC? But
November 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
📹 Some thoughts on the FA Cup second round draw as Gateshead are handed a home tie with League Two leaders Walsall.
📺 Surely it’s a tie in the mix for live broadcast by either TNT Sports or the BBC? But
📺 Surely it’s a tie in the mix for live broadcast by either TNT Sports or the BBC? But
That’s the North East’s involvement in this weekend’s FA Cup first round ties done and dusted and there were mixed fortunes.
A few thoughts on how South Shields, Spennymoor Town and Gateshead fared from a chilly 1st Cloud Arena.
A few thoughts on how South Shields, Spennymoor Town and Gateshead fared from a chilly 1st Cloud Arena.
November 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
That’s the North East’s involvement in this weekend’s FA Cup first round ties done and dusted and there were mixed fortunes.
A few thoughts on how South Shields, Spennymoor Town and Gateshead fared from a chilly 1st Cloud Arena.
A few thoughts on how South Shields, Spennymoor Town and Gateshead fared from a chilly 1st Cloud Arena.
📹My own thoughts on a big occasion for @SouthShieldsFC that came to a disappointing end with an FA Cup first round defeat against Shrewsbury Town.
It was frustrating, as Ian Watson said - but there were positives on and off the pitch for the Mariners.
It was frustrating, as Ian Watson said - but there were positives on and off the pitch for the Mariners.
November 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
📹My own thoughts on a big occasion for @SouthShieldsFC that came to a disappointing end with an FA Cup first round defeat against Shrewsbury Town.
It was frustrating, as Ian Watson said - but there were positives on and off the pitch for the Mariners.
It was frustrating, as Ian Watson said - but there were positives on and off the pitch for the Mariners.
📹 A bit of a recap from a remarkable day for Hebburn Town as they romped to their biggest win as a Northern Premier League club with a 8-0 victory against Warrington Town 🐝
November 1, 2025 at 10:11 PM
📹 A bit of a recap from a remarkable day for Hebburn Town as they romped to their biggest win as a Northern Premier League club with a 8-0 victory against Warrington Town 🐝
🏆 Why the Carabao Cup is important for Newcastle United and Spurs ahead of Wednesday’s tie at St James Park.
🗣️ A chat with Mirror Football’s Ryan Taylor for the Everything is Black and White Podcast.
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🗣️ A chat with Mirror Football’s Ryan Taylor for the Everything is Black and White Podcast.
#NUFC
Full episode here:
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October 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🏆 Why the Carabao Cup is important for Newcastle United and Spurs ahead of Wednesday’s tie at St James Park.
🗣️ A chat with Mirror Football’s Ryan Taylor for the Everything is Black and White Podcast.
#NUFC
Full episode here:
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📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxTZ...
🗣️ A chat with Mirror Football’s Ryan Taylor for the Everything is Black and White Podcast.
#NUFC
Full episode here:
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📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxTZ...
⚫️⚪️ Couldn’t preview Newcastle’s Carabao Cup tie with Spurs without asking John Gibson to reflect on last year’s final win against Liverpool and the end of that long wait for major domestic silverware!
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October 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
⚫️⚪️ Couldn’t preview Newcastle’s Carabao Cup tie with Spurs without asking John Gibson to reflect on last year’s final win against Liverpool and the end of that long wait for major domestic silverware!
Full podcast details 👇🏻
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Full podcast details 👇🏻
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⚫️⚪️ Should Lewis Miley be handed another start in Newcastle’s home game with Fulham on Saturday?
👏🏻 His performance against Benfica will have done his chances no harm whatsoever.
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👏🏻 His performance against Benfica will have done his chances no harm whatsoever.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
⚫️⚪️ Should Lewis Miley be handed another start in Newcastle’s home game with Fulham on Saturday?
👏🏻 His performance against Benfica will have done his chances no harm whatsoever.
#NUFC
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6DE...
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👏🏻 His performance against Benfica will have done his chances no harm whatsoever.
#NUFC
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🪄I said Anthony Gordon's performance against Benfica was one of the best from a winger in a European competition during my time watching Newcastle - and I absolutely stand by that.
Now there has to be more of the same!
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Now there has to be more of the same!
#NUFC
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October 24, 2025 at 7:29 AM
🪄I said Anthony Gordon's performance against Benfica was one of the best from a winger in a European competition during my time watching Newcastle - and I absolutely stand by that.
Now there has to be more of the same!
#NUFC
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6DE...
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Now there has to be more of the same!
#NUFC
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🇧🇷Just how good was Bruno in Newcastle's win against Benfica. It’s clear to see the Champions League inspires him?
Andrew Musgrove and myself talked all things Bruno on the latest Everything is Black and White podcast.
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Andrew Musgrove and myself talked all things Bruno on the latest Everything is Black and White podcast.
#NUFC
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October 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
🇧🇷Just how good was Bruno in Newcastle's win against Benfica. It’s clear to see the Champions League inspires him?
Andrew Musgrove and myself talked all things Bruno on the latest Everything is Black and White podcast.
#NUFC
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6DE...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
Andrew Musgrove and myself talked all things Bruno on the latest Everything is Black and White podcast.
#NUFC
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6DE...
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
As Football Manager 2024 gives way to #FM26, it’s time to see goodbye to my all-conquering(ish) Aberdeen side. It’s been emotional…
Jokes aside, it’s been one of my most enjoyable saves on any version of the game and has given me a welcome distraction from work when required.
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Jokes aside, it’s been one of my most enjoyable saves on any version of the game and has given me a welcome distraction from work when required.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
As Football Manager 2024 gives way to #FM26, it’s time to see goodbye to my all-conquering(ish) Aberdeen side. It’s been emotional…
Jokes aside, it’s been one of my most enjoyable saves on any version of the game and has given me a welcome distraction from work when required.
#FootballManager
Jokes aside, it’s been one of my most enjoyable saves on any version of the game and has given me a welcome distraction from work when required.
#FootballManager
🇸🇪 Much has been made of Anthony Elanga’s form during the early months of his Newcastle United career - but patience is needed as he settles into life in Tyneside and fellow winger Anthony Gordon shows what comes with that #NUFC
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October 22, 2025 at 12:41 PM
🇸🇪 Much has been made of Anthony Elanga’s form during the early months of his Newcastle United career - but patience is needed as he settles into life in Tyneside and fellow winger Anthony Gordon shows what comes with that #NUFC
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📹 Some thoughts after South Shields secure a 4-0 win against Scarborough Athletic to make it 15 games unbeaten in all competitions and remain at the top of the National League North table.
October 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM
📹 Some thoughts after South Shields secure a 4-0 win against Scarborough Athletic to make it 15 games unbeaten in all competitions and remain at the top of the National League North table.
⚫️⚪️ Should Jacob Ramsey start for Newcastle against Benfica and what can he offer?
Me and Andrew Musgrove discussed the midfielder on this week’s Everything is Black and White podcast Monday show.
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Me and Andrew Musgrove discussed the midfielder on this week’s Everything is Black and White podcast Monday show.
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October 21, 2025 at 11:28 AM
⚫️⚪️ Should Jacob Ramsey start for Newcastle against Benfica and what can he offer?
Me and Andrew Musgrove discussed the midfielder on this week’s Everything is Black and White podcast Monday show.
#NUFC
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Me and Andrew Musgrove discussed the midfielder on this week’s Everything is Black and White podcast Monday show.
#NUFC
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A few thoughts after Whitley Bay’s penalty shoot-out defeat in an FA Vase first round tie against Barton Town.
Reaction and report will be in tomorrow’s Sunday Sun - but here’s a few of my personal thoughts.
Reaction and report will be in tomorrow’s Sunday Sun - but here’s a few of my personal thoughts.
October 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
A few thoughts after Whitley Bay’s penalty shoot-out defeat in an FA Vase first round tie against Barton Town.
Reaction and report will be in tomorrow’s Sunday Sun - but here’s a few of my personal thoughts.
Reaction and report will be in tomorrow’s Sunday Sun - but here’s a few of my personal thoughts.
💚 A lovely night at the If U Care Share Foundation 20th anniversary ball.
Proud to be part of the foundation and seeing how far it has come throughout that time and the growth that will come is very special.
Also proud of Matthew Smith and his wonderful family for what they have achieved.
Proud to be part of the foundation and seeing how far it has come throughout that time and the growth that will come is very special.
Also proud of Matthew Smith and his wonderful family for what they have achieved.
October 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
💚 A lovely night at the If U Care Share Foundation 20th anniversary ball.
Proud to be part of the foundation and seeing how far it has come throughout that time and the growth that will come is very special.
Also proud of Matthew Smith and his wonderful family for what they have achieved.
Proud to be part of the foundation and seeing how far it has come throughout that time and the growth that will come is very special.
Also proud of Matthew Smith and his wonderful family for what they have achieved.
A key appointment at Newcastle United as Ross Wilson is named as new sporting director.
Andrew Musgrove and myself discussed why he’s the right appointment on this Monday’s episode of the Everything is Black and White podcast #NUFC
Andrew Musgrove and myself discussed why he’s the right appointment on this Monday’s episode of the Everything is Black and White podcast #NUFC
October 15, 2025 at 1:20 PM
A key appointment at Newcastle United as Ross Wilson is named as new sporting director.
Andrew Musgrove and myself discussed why he’s the right appointment on this Monday’s episode of the Everything is Black and White podcast #NUFC
Andrew Musgrove and myself discussed why he’s the right appointment on this Monday’s episode of the Everything is Black and White podcast #NUFC
📻 Spent a fantastic hour in the company of Harry Roy and Dicka in the BBC NewcastleTotal Sport studio discussing all things North East non-league tonight.
The show will be available on BBC Sounds and there was certainly plenty to discuss!
The show will be available on BBC Sounds and there was certainly plenty to discuss!
October 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM
📻 Spent a fantastic hour in the company of Harry Roy and Dicka in the BBC NewcastleTotal Sport studio discussing all things North East non-league tonight.
The show will be available on BBC Sounds and there was certainly plenty to discuss!
The show will be available on BBC Sounds and there was certainly plenty to discuss!
📹 A few thoughts from the 1st Cloud Arena as South Shields stroll into the FA Cup first round with a 4-0 win against Spalding United.
October 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
📹 A few thoughts from the 1st Cloud Arena as South Shields stroll into the FA Cup first round with a 4-0 win against Spalding United.
🤝 What could lie ahead for Kieran Trippier at Newcastle and should he get a new deal? It’s a yes from me!
🗣️ Andrew Musgrove and myself discussed his impact and importance on this week’s Everything is Black and White Monday show.
#NUFC
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🗣️ Andrew Musgrove and myself discussed his impact and importance on this week’s Everything is Black and White Monday show.
#NUFC
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October 7, 2025 at 12:10 PM
🤝 What could lie ahead for Kieran Trippier at Newcastle and should he get a new deal? It’s a yes from me!
🗣️ Andrew Musgrove and myself discussed his impact and importance on this week’s Everything is Black and White Monday show.
#NUFC
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📺 www.youtube.com/live/vqH5CJo...
🗣️ Andrew Musgrove and myself discussed his impact and importance on this week’s Everything is Black and White Monday show.
#NUFC
🎧 pod.fo/e/338098
📺 www.youtube.com/live/vqH5CJo...
🇩🇪 Just how good has Malick Thiaw been since he joined Newcastle United and how impressive was he against Forest?
🗣️That was discussed by Andrew Musgrove and myself on this week’s Everything is Black and White podcast Monday show.
#NUFC
🎧 pod.fo/e/338098
📺 www.youtube.com/live/vqH5CJo...
🗣️That was discussed by Andrew Musgrove and myself on this week’s Everything is Black and White podcast Monday show.
#NUFC
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📺 www.youtube.com/live/vqH5CJo...
October 7, 2025 at 7:37 AM
🇩🇪 Just how good has Malick Thiaw been since he joined Newcastle United and how impressive was he against Forest?
🗣️That was discussed by Andrew Musgrove and myself on this week’s Everything is Black and White podcast Monday show.
#NUFC
🎧 pod.fo/e/338098
📺 www.youtube.com/live/vqH5CJo...
🗣️That was discussed by Andrew Musgrove and myself on this week’s Everything is Black and White podcast Monday show.
#NUFC
🎧 pod.fo/e/338098
📺 www.youtube.com/live/vqH5CJo...