Joshua Nichol

Do Sunderland have a problem with their transfer strategy? #SAFC wearesunderland.com/opinion/253070…

Technically, Spain are a level above. England will need all their grit and composure to retain the Euros. Few times in the final third we’ve lacked a bit of fine tuning. Still, an awful lot of football to play and this England side have shown they can use every single second.

📢 TRANSFER LATEST: Major blow to #NUFC as James Trafford agrees £27m move to Man City ⚫️ How Man City gazumped Newcastle ⚪️ Trafford's Etihad pledge ⚫️ What next for Newcastle and goalkeepers? Read here...⬇️ thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/25340963…

⚫️⚪️ The choices facing #NUFC over Alexander Isak - and how things are likely to develop from here as Newcastle's star striker 'considers his options' on the opposite side of the world to his club's pre-season tour... Read here...⬇️ thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/25338431…

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Just love how they gradually but inevitably converge

✍️ Alexander Isak latest: ⚫️ #NUFC's plan for Far East tour ahead of intended departure to Singapore tomorrow ⚪️ Training-ground situation explained ⚫️ Contract position Read here...⬇️ thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/25334844…

WE'RE IN THE #WEURO2025 FINAL! 🙌

This England team don’t know when they’re beaten. Wow. Chloe Kelly - the most consequential England player this century? #ENGITA

⚫️⚪️ COLUMN TIME: Newcastle are right to bemoan the impact of PSR - the rules are unfair. But why not do something about it? Sell the women's team. Get a training-ground sponsor. Make a decision on St James'. It's no good just complaining... #NUFC Read⬇️ thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/25328635…

How have we managed that then? It’s the most typically English performance. Baffling, chaotic, frustrating and wonderful. And they’ve done it again. Semi-final bound. It wasn’t pretty, but they’re there. #Lionesses | #SWEENG

🐈‍⬛Sunderland have held discussions with Leverkusen over a move for Granit Xhaka, but are yet to make an offer. The Black Cats are willing to pay €10m for Xhaka, who they see as a more attractive option than Jordan Henderson was. ✍️@DomShawEcho | #SAFC thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/25317700…

Outside Durham County council where a huge crowd of campaigners has gathered in opposition to Reform’s motion to scrap the council’s climate emergency pledge.

Steve Nickson met with Eintracht officials in Frankfurt last week to explore a potential deal for Hugo Ekitike, reports @Scottwilsonecho. #NUFC | @TheNorthernEcho thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/25313656…

🇺🇸Labour MP @KateOsborneMP is "glad" that US President Donald Trump will not be invited to speak to Parliament during his second state visit. The Jarrow & Gateshead East MP led a campaign to prevent Trump from speaking to the Commons. thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25310392.…

Thousands soak up sun at 139th Big Meeting. @DurhamGala thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25309615.…

Palestinian ambassador @hzomlot said the people of Durham were 'wonderful' as he visited the city to speak at the #DurhamMinersGala. thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25309557.…

So then… Anthony Elanga will be the first through the door at #NUFC this summer. More to follow? 👀

🔴⚪️ Sunderland are set to complete the signings of Chemsdine Talbi from Club Brugge and Reinildo Mandava from Atletico Madrid. The Black Cats fought off interest from Dortmund, Napoli and Atleti for Talbi. ✍️@DomShawEcho | #SAFC thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/25294728…

Callum Wilson's departure from #NUFC leaves the club with decisions to make. While a replacement will be talked about by club figures, they also have to find a new wearer for the iconic number 9 shirt. ✍️@DomShawEcho thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/25294275…