Lewis McGarry

The Northern Echo • 8th February 2024

Newcastle United announce ‘world exclusive’ for St James' Park

Mark Knopfler and other music stars will attend St. James’ Park for the unveiling of the re-released ‘Going Home’, the anthemic theme played as the players are walking out onto the pitch before every home game.

The theme from the 1983 Scottish comedy-drama film Local Hero, the new version will feature some of the world’s greatest musicians of all time.

The song is synonymous with matchdays on Tyneside and now, 41 years after its release, it has been re-recorded by Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

The Northern Echo • 7th February 2024

'My passion for cookery': Young chef Jake Jones speaks about his Michelin award

Jake Jones has had a passion for food from an early age - a passion that has driven him to receive one of the culinary world’s most prestigious awards.

“Both my father and uncle are chefs, and I was brought up surrounded by their work," says Jake, a 32-year-old chef raised in York.

"Watching them cook for such a long time gave me a lifelong passion from a young age. I’m so grateful to them for this.”

Head Chef at Forge, sited on the grounds of Middleton Lodge Estate in Midleton Tyas, North Yo

The Northern Echo • 6th February 2024

Sunderland student talks apprenticeships and working for NHS

Lance Gourley, 32, has balanced studying a Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship at the University of Sunderland and working as a healthcare assistant for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.

He believes that apprenticeship schemes such as the one offered by the university play a pivotal role in developing a skilled NHS workforce.

Speaking during National Apprenticeship Week (Monday, February 5 to Sunday, February 11) Lance, from Murton, County Durham, said: “Tackling NHS staff

Sunderland Echo • 6th December 2023

Were SAFC right to sack Mowbray? The results and stats which led to his departure

To outsiders, Tony Mowbray’s sacking by Sunderland may seem harsh. But for anyone who has taken real notice of the Black Cats’ season, the reason for his departure is clear: Their alarming recent slump against some of the weakest teams in the Championship.

And the inevitable consequence of that and potentially another major factor in Mowbray’s sacking is that his successor faces a seriously challenging run of games against many of the division’s better sides.

It is not just that Sunderland hav

Sunderland Echo • 19th October 2023

SAFC's worrying record against ex managers ahead of meeting with Alex Neil's Stoke

For Sunderland fans, Saturday’s trip to Stoke is more than just a chance for three Championship points, but an opportunity to exact sweet revenge - and inflict further pain - on former manager Alex Neil.

Indeed, with Stoke starting the season poorly and their supporters having turned on him, the pain of a defeat by the club Neil walked out on to join the Potters could prove terminal But what price Sunderland getting a result against a man who returned to haunt them last season by overseeing Sto

Chronicle Live • 7th October 2023

West Ham vs Newcastle United's 'memorable' moments

There have been some remarkable moments when Newcastle United have faced West Ham United down the years

Life-threatening injuries, a rare moment of joy from Michael Owen and a legendary striker ending up in goal - Newcastle’s away days at West Ham are usually anything but dull.

But the London Stadium has also been a very happy hunting-ground for the Magpies in recent years. They even won there under Steve Bruce . . . twice.

So, as Eddie Howe prepares to take his men to Stratford on Sunday, we

Sunderland Echo • 28th September 2023

How much do SAFC benefit from having a number nine in their side?

Injuries to Ross Stewart and Ellis Simms last season meant Sunderland were forced to push round pegs into square holes time and time again, with the likes of Alex Pritchard and Joe Gelhardt often asked to play unfamiliar roles. It’s been a similar trend this campaign with Bradley Dack and Jobe Bellingham occasionally playing the ‘striker’ role.

Many fans felt a fit Stewart could have fired Tony Mowbray’s men into the Premier League last term, while the Scot’s sale to Southampton appears to have

SportsByte • 20th April 2023

Scott McTominay vs Sean Longstaff: Would it be a mistake for Newcastle United to sign the Scotsman this summer?

Newcastle United will no doubt strengthen their squad in the upcoming summer transfer window as they look towards consolidating themselves as a team near the top of the table in future seasons and take on the added challenge of European football.

Rumours have already begun to spread about all the different players that Newcastle might have on their radar for the summer, one such player is Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay. Newcastle reportedly want to bring the 26-year-old to Tynesid

Chronicle Live • 1st February 2022

Story behind Dan Burn's Darlington revolution

Dan Burn has come a long way since the days when Craig Liddle had to “hammer him” from the touchline to the point that he doubted he even wanted to be a footballer.

But having given Burn the first big step in his career, Liddle is not surprised the “very gangly” and “unsure” lad he knew today completes an 18-year path back to boyhood club Newcastle.

Liddle was assistant manager at Darlington when he identified Burn, released five years earlier from Newcastle’s academy, as a star in the making