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Chris Waugh

Newcastle upon Tyne

NUFC Writer at The Athletic

#NUFC correspondent for @TheAthleticFC. Part of @PodontheTyne, the Newcastle United podcast. Views my own. Also on Facebook: https://t.co/1Ka5bZcIy9

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  • 22 hours ago | nytimes.com | Chris Waugh |George Caulkin

  • 1 day ago | nytimes.com | Chris Waugh

    Newcastle United have confirmed the signing of Antonio Cordero from Spanish second-tier side Malaga. The 18-year-old winger - a Spain Under-19 international - will join on a free transfer after his current contract expires at the end of this month. The Athletic previously reported both Barcelona and Real Madrid were interested before the Premier League club won the race.

  • 3 days ago | nytimes.com | Chris Waugh

    Fresh from their most successful season in 98 years, only at Newcastle United could the narrative turn to one of upheaval so swiftly. Losing their sporting director, Paul Mitchell, ahead of a critical window when the squad needs buttressing for the additional challenges which the Champions League will bring, is far from ideal. Regardless, transfer plans are already in place and Chris Waugh outlines what to expect from Newcastle during the summer... Who will make key decisions this window?

  • 3 days ago | nytimes.com | Jacob Whitehead |Chris Waugh

    An enthralling 2025 Giro d'Italia concluded on Sunday - one of the finest editions of the race for several years. In contrast to the 2024 contest, when Tadej Pogacar obliterated the opposition, winning six stages and the general classification by almost 10 minutes, this year's race was in the balance until the final weekend, with eventual winner Simon Yates ending up in the iconic pink jersey without taking a single stage in the process.

  • 1 week ago | nytimes.com | Chris Waugh |George Caulkin

    A first domestic trophy in 70 years and a spot in the Champions League for 2025-26 are wrapped up but, obviously, the prize truly craved at Newcastle United is The Athletic 's player-of-the-season award. Anthony Gordon ran away with the accolade across 2023-24, but there are many candidates for it a year on. Chris Waugh and George Caulkin debate the merits of five contenders from a historic season (and reach differing verdicts)...

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Chris Waugh
Chris Waugh @ChrisDHWaugh
12 May 25

◾ Can #NUFC already finalise their transfer blueprint, given strong position? 🔮 ❔ Why new club crest? 🤯 ◾ Is another keeper really required, given Nick Pope's display? 🧤 ⁉️ @TheAthleticFC's "Inside #NUFC" live Q&A runs from 2-3pm BST. Qs in here: https://t.co/F5OqMNCdMg

Chris Waugh
Chris Waugh @ChrisDHWaugh
12 May 25

RT @GeorgeCaulkin: Newcastle are tuned in, focused, strong – this is an elite team at work and they’re closing in on the Champions League.…

Chris Waugh
Chris Waugh @ChrisDHWaugh
11 May 25

⚫ #NUFC's big-game stats 🤯 ⚪ Another huge step towards Champions League qualification ✈️ ⚫ Jackson's brainless red card 🟥 ⚪ Howe's selection gambles pay off... again 💡 ⚫ Raucous SJP atmosphere 🏟️ 📝 #NUFC 2-0 #CFC analysis w/ @SJohnsonSport: https://t.co/bee2Odzmr2