Simon Bird

Callum Wilson exclusive: "I was that child once" The England and Newcastle striker volunteers at Gateshead foodbank and recalls the days when his family needed help. New @TrussellTrust stats show 3m parcels given out in last year, up 37pc #nufc mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/c…

Newcastle demonstrate both best and worst qualities in brilliant but agonising draw with Barcelona | 🖊️by Simon Bird at St James' Park independent.co.uk/sport/football…

What a frustrating, brilliant, can-do-it, almost-do-it kind of club Newcastle United are this season. Best version competes with ⁦@FCBarcelona⁩ Worst version concedes last kick pen. “The tie is alive…” #NUFC independent.co.uk/sport/football…

Murton (Durham) Council By-Election Result: 🌹 LAB: 50.6% (+17.6) ➡️ RFM: 39.6% (-4.5) 🌍 GRN: 4.8% (New) 🌳 CON: 3.1% (-2.0) 🔶 LDM: 1.9% (-2.3) No Ind (-13.6) as previous. Labour GAIN from Reform. Changes w/ 2025.

@FuckKoroks @northumbriana One of the best bits of childhood holidays in Scarborough.

@robbieporter33 @mymetro It’s not a public holiday for many workers inc essential services, health, care, supermarket, anyone working at SoL which public transport surely is. @My_Metro a tax subsidised public service which should be working today

@SimonBird_ @mymetro They haven't taken the day off today is a public holiday for everyone including traindrivers

Hello @mymetro there are 46000 people going to Sunderland Man City tonight (inc non car owners like me), thousands of other wanting to go for a day out. Why has everyone taken the day off? Is this a « world class service » that we are promised?

Eddie Howe on stadium limbo, his longevity as #Nufc boss, feeling beaten up and what next in 2026 after his best year ever, here: thetimes.com/article/2b900d…

As a veteran of three sporting punctured lungs, inc both at once, sending sympathy to Dan Burn. A few days in bed draining the air out(chest drain?), 2/3 weeks rest/walking/bike and he’ll be back moving around again if rib break heals well. Back in 6 weeks possible 🤞 #NUFC

Criticism will be strong and it will hurt: Analysis for @IndySport from the Stadium of Light as Sunderland mock Newcastle with revenge celebration and leave Eddie Howe and players open to a post derby inquest #Nufc #Safc independent.co.uk/sport/football…

Analysis from #safc v #NUFC independent.co.uk/sport/football…

Sunderland revenge! #safc squad mock the #Nufc victory picture from the FA cup 2 years ago. Fair play. Toon were so poor.

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Have upstart disruptor club Sunderland exposed a way of stopping Arsenal’s title bid? The evidence for, and some against, that theory, after a night of swings and drama at Stadium of Light. Analysis here for @IndyFootball @Independent independent.co.uk/sport/football…

‘Problem’ Anthony Gordon is the answer Newcastle (and England) are looking for. @Independent Great @ChampionsLeague night for #NUFC as Gordon joins elite top scorer list. Pope QB 65 yard goal throw. Barnes double. ✅ independent.co.uk/sport/football…

The Marcus Rashford moment that revealed why Barcelona may revive his career. For @Independent @IndyFootball Two crackers, a rare smile and Man U regret. Analysis from SJP inc why #Nufc suffer elite experience gap & Sir Bobby’s lesson 23 years on independent.co.uk/sport/football…

The Marcus Rashford moment that revealed why Barcelona may revive his career. For @Independent Two crackers, a rare smile and Man U regret. Analysis from St James Park including why #Nufc suffer elite experience gap and Sir Bobby’s lesson 23 years on independent.co.uk/sport/football…

Newcastle v Barcelona: @ChampionsLeague returns to Tyneside. #NUFC coverage @Independent sport

Reach to ‘streamline’ sports teams into one hub with ‘around 50’ redundancies expected 104 roles have been placed at risk. The changes aim to "reduce duplication and work more efficiently" See thread for full story 👇

@lucasaganronald Great thread, wonderful pics thanks

29. And Pogi in polka dots. (📷: delobelphotography) Hope you liked today again this type of thread, see you at stage 3. 🫶🏻

THREAD The best photos from the Tour de France stage 2. 💛 #TDF2025 1. This team. (📷: @visualsofharry)