Football writer at The Athletic, Pod on the Tyne chatter, Patron of The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, hapless runner. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/george-caulkin/
If you’re in the market for some Eddie Howe nostalgia, here’s a big piece I wrote about how he managed #NUFC from just before the cup win. Free to read … www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...
How Eddie Howe manages Newcastle: At his desk at 6am, colour-coded drills and ‘a little bit of edge’ (Gift Article)Those who have worked closely with the Newcastle head coach provide insight into the man hoping to finally bring a trophy to St James' Parkwww.nytimes.comAs of now-ish only 13 tickets left for this …
George CaulkinNUFC Podcast “All-stars” are back. This time with … ALAN SHEARER!! Come to @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk on Aug 27 for a night of #NUFC related chat & fun with every penny (after theatre rental) going to the wonderful Alan Shearer Foundation. 🎙️🌑⚪️🙋♂️ www.gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/nuf...
NUFC Podcast “All-stars” are back. This time with … ALAN SHEARER!! Come to @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk on Aug 27 for a night of #NUFC related chat & fun with every penny (after theatre rental) going to the wonderful Alan Shearer Foundation. 🎙️🌑⚪️🙋♂️ www.gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/nuf...
Kevin Keegan: the man who made Newcastle United dream. #NUFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/7459...
Kevin Keegan: The man who made Newcastle United dreamDaring and dreaming were Keegan specialities - he completely transformed the club, particularly in his first spell as managerwww.nytimes.com🫠
David Ornstein🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea reach verbal agreement with Aston Villa to sign Morgan Rogers. Bid of £117m accepted by #AVFC & being finalised. 6+1y contract, medical Monday. #AFC interested but 23yo attacker wanted #CFC; Xabi Alonso instrumental 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/639...
Going to bump this big interview with Dan Burn from the end of the season. What a special person he is - so glad he has been able to show the country what he’s all about over the last few weeks. It’s free to read.
George CaulkinDan Burn interview: I rang mam and said ‘I don’t want to feel like this any more. When does it stop?’ The #NUFC & England defender talks mental health, speaking up, navigating a tough season, Eddie Howe, the World Cup and much more. This is FREE to read. www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...
Elliot Anderson: the puppy who thought he was a wolf. The making of Britain's most expensive footballer, told by the coaches who nurtured him at Newcastle United. #NUFC #MCFC Free to read … www.nytimes.com/athletic/7342...
The making of Elliot Anderson: ‘He was like a puppy who thinks he’s a wolf’Anderson was made in Newcastle, where pride in their wolf and England’s lion is balanced by sharp pangs of painwww.nytimes.comWrote this the other day about the prospect of #NUFC selling Tonali to Spurs vs City. I’m not sure all money is equal. City you can say a reluctant fair enough. But strengthening a flailing rival, albeit for big ££? (And this is not having a go at Spurs as a club). www.nytimes.com/athletic/736...
Newcastle losing Sandro Tonali to Man City makes sense. But Tottenham? Surely not (Gift Article)The Italian appears to be in demand this summer. A move to Manchester City or Arsenal would be understandable, but Spurs? Not so muchwww.nytimes.com