Martin Blackburn @SunMartinB
Northern-based Football Writer for The Sun newspaper. All tweets are my own and do not necessarily represent the views of my employer. thesun.co.uk/football Joined June 2011-
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FWA Student Football Writer awards shortlists announced - congratulations to all those who made it to the final 10 in each category footballwriters.co.uk/editorial/fwa-…
Deadline for entry into the FWA student football writer awards is midnight tonight. If you an aspiring football writer and don't enter, then someone else is going to win £1000. So make sure you are in the hat. Still time. Details below. footballwriters.co.uk/editorial/fwa-…
Calling aspiring football journalists - @MrDomSmith, winner of last year’s Hugh McIlvanney award, urges you to enter the FWA student journalism awards. Details here: footballwriters.co.uk/editorial/fwa-…
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Jack Grealish makes young fans’ dreams come true as he joins Man City stars in children’s hospital visit thesun.co.uk/sport/25033650…
Tomorrow's @SunSport back page: HELL TO PAY Everton facing 19 point penalty and administration | @MartinLipton |
Really good breakdown of what’s ahead for City, Chelsea and Everton done with @slbsn here. thesun.co.uk/sport/24782800…
Brilliant moment in the mixed zone after England’s win over Malta as @JackGrealish stopped to speak and take a picture with UCFB student @tomhorn__ Great player and human being. Was nice to meet you Tom, all the best for the future and good luck with your final year!
NEW podcast from @theofficialfwa in conjunction with our sponsors @WilliamHill. High Press discusses the big issues in football, kicking off with FWA Chair @johncrossmirror, @PaulMcCarthy66 and @Matt_Law_DT , hosted by the brilliant @alibendertv Watch here youtu.be/ExKXmQCQdTA?fe…
Matheus Nunes sorry for going on strike and explains why he did it - as he prepares to return to Molineux with #mcfc today. thesun.co.uk/sport/24212835…
Vincent Kompany looking to make new memories against #mufc - and how he blew the chance to impress Alex Ferguson.
The Seoul World Cup Stadium. #mcfc
Phil Foden reveals England dream and hints at position change under Pep Guardiola at Man City in 2023-24 | The Sun thesun.co.uk/sport/23218148…
Jack Grealish wants to get iconic Man City Treble bus parade picture framed as reminder of 'the best weeks of my life' | The Sun thesun.co.uk/sport/23199052…
Great pics of Haaland serving pie and chips in Tokyo on Tuesday. #mcfc
Erling Haaland takes just seven minutes to get back scoring as he helps Man City come from two down to win in friendly | The Sun thesun.co.uk/sport/23147039…
What a photo. what a couple of months for city.
A Busy weekend starting at Nottingham Forrest & ending at Manchester City retaining the #premiereleague Trophy 🏆 🏆🏆
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3K Followers 649 Following THE 2️⃣nd INNINGS 🏴 50+ are endorsed by the ECB & self-fund to participate in ODI’s, whilst promoting physical & mental well-beingVery much enjoyed reading and judging the entries to the @theofficialfwa Vikki Orvice award category. Congrats to all those shortlisted 👏🏼 👏🏼
FWA Student Football Writer awards shortlists announced - congratulations to all those who made it to the final 10 in each category footballwriters.co.uk/editorial/fwa-…
Our panel's predictions ahead of @ManCity v @Arsenal today - @CarrieBrownTV and @johncrossmirror go for a home win, @alibendertv and @GerryCox see a draw. Guess that means an Arsenal win, then...😁 Watch in full: youtu.be/xeVghL1uU1w?si…
I first walked through the door of @bbc5live on attachment 20 years ago this summer. I continued to freelance for them, until I returned full-time in 2011. Happy Birthday to the station I grew up listening to and one that has taken me around the world with wonderful people.
Huge test for Mikel Arteta as Arsenal visit Man City this Sunday. @johncrossmirror tells @alibendertv about his intensity in this week's edition of High Press. Watch in full here: 📺youtu.be/xeVghL1uU1w?si…
The aim of the FWA Vikki Orvice student writer prize is to guide more women to follow Vikki into the press boxes of the biggest games. Lara won last year and was given the full match writing experience by the brilliant @jimw1. Enter here by 2nd April. footballwriters.co.uk/editorial/fwa-…
I had an incredible time this Saturday at the Wembley press box during the England vs Brazil game. Huge thanks to @theofficialfwa for providing me with this unforgettable opportunity!📝⚽️
Deadline approaching. Entries for the FWA Student Football Writer of the Year awards close on 2 April. Still time to craft your piece. Still time to win a grand. Still time to be presented with your award at the Footballer of the Year dinner. Details below footballwriters.co.uk/editorial/fwa-…
David Beckham, Gareth Bale or perhaps John Charles (one for the older fan)? Latest episode of High Press, in association with @WilliamHill sees @alibendertv @CarrieBrownTV and @GerryCox discussing the most successful Brits abroad, taking in Greaves, Gazza and now @HKane. Watch…
It is World Down’s Syndrome Day today. This is my daughter, Isabella, who also turns 19 today. Last year, we took her to the pub for her first legal drink. A proud moment for me and the start of a slippery slope 😂 A bit shout out to all the wonderful DS families! #WDSD2024
The 2024 FedEx European Football Writer of the Year Award is now live… ✍️ Competition closes on May 1 and winner will be announced at the FWA Footballer of the Year dinner on May 16. Details: footballwriters.co.uk/uncategorized/… Watch this message from last season’s winner @draper_rob 👇…
Virgil Van Dijk or @VincentKompany - who you got? 🤔 Our panel on the latest #HIghPress discuss the merits of these @LFC and @ManCity titans as the two sides meet this weekend. @alibendertv oversees @shauncustis @riathalsam and @samcunningham WATCH in full 📺:…
The look on Paul Hetherington’s face was worth the trip alone! Well played all @theofficialfwa @reid6peter @Iandennisbbc
Excellent night at the NE @theofficialfwa awards hosted by @Iandennisbbc. Congratulations to all the winners including a stunned Paul Hetherington on deservedly receiving the John Fotheringham award from @reid6peter. Well done @PaulMcCarthy66 @sbates_people @ColinGYoungie
"It's a special feeling!" 🏆 Kieran Trippier in fine form as he collected our North East FWA Player of the Year award, talking about @NUFC, England, Euro 2024 and which of his young team-mates might gatecrash Gareth Southgate's squad. Thanks to @trippier2 👏👏👏
Hosted the @theofficialfwa North East Writers dinner for over 10 years and it’s always a pleasure. Couldn’t do it without @ColinGYoungie and Claire Stephen at Ramside Hall. Congratulations to all the award winners on an excellent evening.
Fantastic night at @theofficialfwa North East dinner. Superb winners. And what a privilege to present Kieran Trippier with the player of the year award. Brilliant player who has been such a symbol for Newcastle’s progression. And terrific with the media, too.
Congratulations to @Jacob_Leeks @STVRonnie and @emmasmithjourno as top three winners in this year's #FvH2024 media award, sponsored by the FWA. National Committee members @AdamCrafton_ handed over the prizes, and @jonboy79 wrote this report: footballwriters.co.uk/editorial/jaco…
Once watched my team lose to Torquay in the fourth division, 91st v 92nd in the league. Today me and my son saw us score a 97th-minute winner from the Old Trafford away end #UTF
I seriously don’t understand how some people can dislike City idk the vibe the club it’s so magnetic 😭watching an edit compilation of any club is boring but city edits like these are so beautiful to watch 😭
The Pep Guardiola vs. Sam Lee discourse today is full of incredible hot takes from people who have no idea what's actually happened.
Here’s the audio (thanks to @EtihadProbably)
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