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The Northern Echo will be silencing its sporting social media channels this weekend

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Why The Northern Echo is joining this weekend's boycott - and silencing its sporting social media channels

George Reynolds addresses Darlington's fans at the Reynolds Arena ahead of a game against Kidderminster Harriers

George Reynolds addresses Darlington's fans at the Reynolds Arena ahead of a game against Kidderminster Harriers

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Remembering George Reynolds: Darlington's saviour - and also the architect of the club's painful demise

Gareth Southgate has some thinking to do as he ponders the make-up of his England squad for this summer's Euros

Gareth Southgate has some thinking to do as he ponders the make-up of his England squad for this summer's Euros

International sport

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'No Phillips, Lingard or Sancho - but places for Alexander-Arnold, Bellingham and Maddison' - Scott Wilson chooses his England squad for the Euros

Tony McMahon (back row, left) pictured with players from Darlington academy - the former Middlesbrough defender is in charge of Quakers' youth set-up

Tony McMahon (back row, left) pictured with players from Darlington academy - the former Middlesbrough defender is in charge of Quakers' youth set-up

SCOTT WILSON COLUMN

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'I want to give local kids the chances I had' - Tony McMahon on Darlington's new-look academy and his formative days at Middlesbrough

Newcastle United's Joe Willock, right, with Joelinton and Jonjo Shelvey celebrate after the final whistle during the Premier League match at St James' Park, Newcastle, this weekend

Newcastle United's Joe Willock, right, with Joelinton and Jonjo Shelvey celebrate after the final whistle during the Premier League match at St James' Park, Newcastle, this weekend

Newcastle United FC

Was Joe Willock the best Newcastle debut of the century so far?

Steve Bruce retains the backing of Mike Ashley despite Newcastle United's alarming slump in form in the last month

Steve Bruce retains the backing of Mike Ashley despite Newcastle United's alarming slump in form in the last month

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Newcastle United FC

Mike Ashley backs Steve Bruce - has he learned nothing from what happened with Steve McClaren?

England will host the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, with the opening game of the tournament being staged in Newcastle

England will host the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, with the opening game of the tournament being staged in Newcastle

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Ten North-East sporting highlights for 2021

Newcastle manager Steve Bruce shakes hands with Brentford boss Thomas Frank in the wake of his side's Carabao Cup defeat

Newcastle manager Steve Bruce shakes hands with Brentford boss Thomas Frank in the wake of his side's Carabao Cup defeat

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Newcastle United FC

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'Welcome to Newcastle - where mediocrity isn't just tolerated, it's actively encouraged'

A boy touches a mural of Diego Maradona outside the stadium of Argentinos Juniors, where he started as a professional

A boy touches a mural of Diego Maradona outside the stadium of Argentinos Juniors, where he started as a professional

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Diego Maradona: A football immortal touched by the Hand of God - but would things have been different had his move to Sunderland gone through?

Gareth Southgate watches on from the touchline during England's 4-0 win over Iceland at Wembley on Wednesday night

Gareth Southgate watches on from the touchline during England's 4-0 win over Iceland at Wembley on Wednesday night

SCOTT WILSON COLUMN

International sport

Gareth Southgate needs to throw off the shackles - at the moment, his conservatism is holding England back

Liverpool's defeat to Aston Villa was one of three games in which the reigning champions have dropped points this season

Liverpool's defeat to Aston Villa was one of three games in which the reigning champions have dropped points this season

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'With Liverpool and Manchester City wobbling, Leicester, Tottenham and Chelsea all look viable contenders for the Premier League title'

Marcus Rashford at FareShare, Greater Manchester, during his campaign for an extension of the free school meals scheme

Marcus Rashford at FareShare, Greater Manchester, during his campaign for an extension of the free school meals scheme

SCOTT WILSON COLUMN

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The BBC are getting it wrong - Marcus Rashford should definitely be the Sports Personality of the Year

Sunderland owner Stewart Donald has spent most of the last year involved in discussions aimed at selling the club

Sunderland owner Stewart Donald has spent most of the last year involved in discussions aimed at selling the club

SCOTT WILSON COLUMN

Sunderland's takeover silence raises difficult questions - will Stewart Donald step up if the financial situation worsens?

Amanda Staveley's attempts to lead a takeover of Newcastle United failed when the Premier League would not ratify the move

Amanda Staveley's attempts to lead a takeover of Newcastle United failed when the Premier League would not ratify the move

SCOTT WILSON COLUMN

Newcastle United FC

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'Project Big Picture' proves Amanda Staveley was right to lash out at the Premier League's closed shop after Newcastle takeover was rejected

Neil Warnock has returned to his role as Middlesbrough manager after successfully recovering from contracting Covid-19

Neil Warnock has returned to his role as Middlesbrough manager after successfully recovering from contracting Covid-19

SCOTT WILSON COLUMN

Middlesbrough FC

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Neil Warnock on fighting Covid, the virus' debilitating effects, and why he has no tolerance of those who break the rules

Fans were at Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium on Saturday - but the Government has halted plans for a wider return

Fans were at Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium on Saturday - but the Government has halted plans for a wider return

SCOTT WILSON COLUMN

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'The Premier League should be bailing out football - not the Government'

The Riverside Stadium stands will house 1,000 spectators when Middlesbrough host Bournemouth tomorrow afternoon

The Riverside Stadium stands will house 1,000 spectators when Middlesbrough host Bournemouth tomorrow afternoon

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Middlesbrough FC

'Football has to reflect on whether it is right to be gradually reopening while the rest of society is shutting back down'

Spectators watch from the sidelines during Northallerton Town's FA Cup game with Billingham Town (Picture: Chris Booth)

Spectators watch from the sidelines during Northallerton Town's FA Cup game with Billingham Town (Picture: Chris Booth)

SCOTT WILSON COLUMN

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'Social distancing, hand gel, and some non-Government approved singing' - football embraces the 'new normal' at Northallerton Town

Sunderland manager Phil Parkinson has been a strong critic of the EFL's salary cap rules that were introduced last week

Sunderland manager Phil Parkinson has been a strong critic of the EFL's salary cap rules that were introduced last week

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The new League One salary cap is a 'race to the bottom' - and Sunderland have been unfairly punished

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters, whose organisation has been carrying out its owners and directors' test

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters, whose organisation has been carrying out its owners and directors' test

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Newcastle United FC

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'The Premier League has proved incapable of carrying out its owners and directors' test - it is time to create an independent body to do it instead'

Middlesbrough manager Neil Warnock shows off the club's new home kit, which was unveiled earlier this week Picture: MFC

Middlesbrough manager Neil Warnock shows off the club's new home kit, which was unveiled earlier this week Picture: MFC

Middlesbrough FC

Where will Neil Warnock be looking to strengthen this summer - and who will he be looking to sign?

Jordan Henderson celebrates with his Liverpool team-mates - the Wearsider has been a key part of the Reds' title triumph

Jordan Henderson celebrates with his Liverpool team-mates - the Wearsider has been a key part of the Reds' title triumph

The hits and misses of the Premier League season

Neil Warnock speaks to his players in the wake of Middlesbrough's crucial 2-1 win at Reading on Tuesday night

Neil Warnock speaks to his players in the wake of Middlesbrough's crucial 2-1 win at Reading on Tuesday night

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Middlesbrough FC

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Neil Warnock looks set to remain at Middlesbrough next season - and he will be a sensible choice

Stewart Donald's reputation has been badly dented since he first took charge of Sunderland in the summer of 2018

Stewart Donald's reputation has been badly dented since he first took charge of Sunderland in the summer of 2018

'Sunderland fans no longer believe a single word that is uttered by the current regime' - the breakdown in trust that is proving so damaging to the Black Cats

Steve Bruce delivers some instructions to his players during Newcastle's 4-1 win at Bournemouth on Wednesday night

Steve Bruce delivers some instructions to his players during Newcastle's 4-1 win at Bournemouth on Wednesday night

Newcastle United FC

'Praising Steve Bruce does not imply an acceptance of Mike Ashley' - why the bigger picture is clouding a judgement of Newcastle's manager

The Premier League are still to rule on the proposed takeover of Newcastle United

The Premier League are still to rule on the proposed takeover of Newcastle United

Newcastle United FC

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'The Premier League looks weak and indecisive over Newcastle United - after three months of waiting, it is time for a decision'

Stewart Donald insists he is willing to leave Sunderland, but a successful sale currently appears as far away as ever

Stewart Donald insists he is willing to leave Sunderland, but a successful sale currently appears as far away as ever

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Stewart Donald's departure is the only way of salvaging Sunderland - but is he really doing all he can to sell up?

The gates at Newcastle United's St James' Park have been shut as part of Premier League football's lockdown

The gates at Newcastle United's St James' Park have been shut as part of Premier League football's lockdown

Scott Wilson: 'Should I feel guilty about admitting I'm missing football?'

Jonathan Woodgate will be looking for his Middlesbrough side to beat Luton Town on Saturday

Jonathan Woodgate will be looking for his Middlesbrough side to beat Luton Town on Saturday

Middlesbrough FC

Scott Wilson: 'Boro have had excuses this season - but now it is time for them to deliver'

Mike Ashley was at the Kassam Stadium on Tuesday night watching Newcastle's United's FA Cup replay win over Oxford United

Mike Ashley was at the Kassam Stadium on Tuesday night watching Newcastle's United's FA Cup replay win over Oxford United

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Scott Wilson: 'One man is to blame for the ills at Newcastle United - and it's not Steve Bruce'

Phil Parkinson has overseen a run of nine unbeaten matches that has lifted his Sunderland side to fifth position in League One

Phil Parkinson has overseen a run of nine unbeaten matches that has lifted his Sunderland side to fifth position in League One

Scott Wilson: 'The evidence is starting to suggest Phil Parkinson was the right man for Sunderland after all'

Middlesbrough are interested in signing their former captain Ben Gibson on loan from Burnley

Middlesbrough are interested in signing their former captain Ben Gibson on loan from Burnley

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Scott Wilson: 'Getting Ben Gibson back to the Riverside works for everyone - Darlington have let themselves down over Love Island'

Jordan Henderson has been Liverpool's talisman this season - leading the Premier League leaders both on and off the pitch

Jordan Henderson has been Liverpool's talisman this season - leading the Premier League leaders both on and off the pitch

Scott Wilson: 'Why Jordan Henderson deserves to win the Footballer of the Year award'

Middlesbrough's FA Cup replay against Tottenham will take place on Tuesday, January 14

Middlesbrough's FA Cup replay against Tottenham will take place on Tuesday, January 14

Date and time of Middlesbrough's FA Cup replay at Tottenham confirmed

Scott Wilson's top ten sporting bets for 2020

Scott Wilson's top ten sporting bets for 2020

Scott Wilson's Top Ten Sporting Bets for 2020

Gareth Southgate will spend the next six months pondering the make-up of England's 23-man squad for Euro 2020

Gareth Southgate will spend the next six months pondering the make-up of England's 23-man squad for Euro 2020

International sport

Scott Wilson: Who should be in England's 23-man squad for Euro 2020?

Raheem Sterling clashed with Joe Gomez during Liverpool's weekend win over Manchester City - and the pair continued their altercation after reporting for international duty on Monday

Raheem Sterling clashed with Joe Gomez during Liverpool's weekend win over Manchester City - and the pair continued their altercation after reporting for international duty on Monday

International sport

Scott Wilson: 'Why Gareth Southgate made the right call over Raheem Sterling's clash'

Jonathan Woodgate sits alongside Neil Bausor, Steve Gibson and Adrian Bevington during his introductory press conference

Jonathan Woodgate sits alongside Neil Bausor, Steve Gibson and Adrian Bevington during his introductory press conference

Middlesbrough FC

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Scott Wilson: 'Middlesbrough will stick to their plan - but change is still needed'

England head coach, Eddie Jones, and captain, Owen Farrell, spoke to the media ahead of tomorrow's World Cup final

England head coach, Eddie Jones, and captain, Owen Farrell, spoke to the media ahead of tomorrow's World Cup final

International sport

Scott Wilson: 'England's players stand on the verge of sporting immortality'

Manu Tuilagi drives through the Wallabies defence during England's World Cup quarter-final win over Australia last weekend

Manu Tuilagi drives through the Wallabies defence during England's World Cup quarter-final win over Australia last weekend

International sport

Scott Wilson: 'England’s ‘power game’ is key to beating All Blacks in World Cup semi-final'

Mike Ashley put Newcastle United back up for sale more than two years ago, but has been unable to find a buyer

Mike Ashley put Newcastle United back up for sale more than two years ago, but has been unable to find a buyer

Newcastle United FC

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Scott Wilson: 'Why has Mike Ashley been unable to sell Newcastle United? Because at £300m, they're a terrible proposition'

Preparations for the World Athletics Championships, which begin in the Qatari capital Doha today, are just about complete

Preparations for the World Athletics Championships, which begin in the Qatari capital Doha today, are just about complete

Scott Wilson: Can athletics' circus survive without its ringmaster?

Valon Berisha curls home Kosovo's second goal in their 5-3 defeat to England at Southampton's St Mary's Stadium

Valon Berisha curls home Kosovo's second goal in their 5-3 defeat to England at Southampton's St Mary's Stadium

International sport

Scott Wilson: 'England cannot defend as they did against Kosovo - so Gareth Southgate needs to revert to three centre-halves'

Former Newcastle United striker Michael Owen shows his disappointment after missing a chance against Portsmouth

Former Newcastle United striker Michael Owen shows his disappointment after missing a chance against Portsmouth

Newcastle United FC

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Scott Wilson: 'Michael Owen was not destined to fail at Newcastle - that was purely of his own making'

Bury were thrown out of the Football League earlier this week after a prospective takeover to buy out owner Steve Dale collapsed

Bury were thrown out of the Football League earlier this week after a prospective takeover to buy out owner Steve Dale collapsed

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Scott Wilson: 'Independent governance, financial transparency and a bond for new owners' - only radical EFL reform can prevent 'another Bury'

Having contested the Community Shield at Wembley last weekend, Manchester City and Liverpool are set for another Premier League title battle

Having contested the Community Shield at Wembley last weekend, Manchester City and Liverpool are set for another Premier League title battle

Premier League preview: Title rivals all set for another titanic battle

Steve Bruce is set to be appointed as Newcastle United's new manager after leaving his previous position in charge of Sheffield Wednesday

Steve Bruce is set to be appointed as Newcastle United's new manager after leaving his previous position in charge of Sheffield Wednesday

Newcastle United FC

Does Steve Bruce really appreciate the scale of the fury that is about to be unleashed at Newcastle?

Wearside duo Steph Houghton and Jill Scott celebrate during England's Women's World Cup campaign in France

Wearside duo Steph Houghton and Jill Scott celebrate during England's Women's World Cup campaign in France

FA's actions ensure women's football is not a 'national' sport

Jason Roy's return from injury has been crucial, with England due to take on New Zealand at Emirates Riverside tomorrow

Jason Roy's return from injury has been crucial, with England due to take on New Zealand at Emirates Riverside tomorrow

International sport

England cannot be timid in their Chester-le-Street World Cup decider

Mike Ashley has put a large amount of power into the hands of Newcastle United managing director Lee Charnley

Mike Ashley has put a large amount of power into the hands of Newcastle United managing director Lee Charnley

'If anything exposes the folly of Mike Ashley's regime, it's the lack of footballing knowledge at the top of club'

Jonathan Woodgate conducts his first press conference as Middlesbrough head coach (Picture: North News)

Jonathan Woodgate conducts his first press conference as Middlesbrough head coach (Picture: North News)

Middlesbrough FC

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Why Jonathan Woodgate deserves the support of his fellow fans as he embarks on a new era at Middlesbrough

Mike Ashley and Lee Charnley have not made any public comments on the takeover situation at Newcastle United or Rafael Benitez's future as the club's manager

Mike Ashley and Lee Charnley have not made any public comments on the takeover situation at Newcastle United or Rafael Benitez's future as the club's manager

Newcastle United FC

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Silence is not golden as Newcastle United's dystopian dictatorship rules

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Scott Wilson Column: Why a new approach at Middlesbrough could be the key to transforming their fortunes

Matt Ritchie and Ayoze Perez celebrate a Newcastle United goal

Matt Ritchie and Ayoze Perez celebrate a Newcastle United goal

'Best game, best goal, best interviewee' - Review of the North-East football season