Martin Read

Former BBC managing editor, Head Ops TV Directing. Local/National TV/Radio. Tech Leader. Up the Boro 🔴⚪️.

[Keith Downie @SkySports_Keith]

🚨 ✍🏼 Lewis Miley has signed a new SIX-YEAR contract at Newcastle United.
6️⃣ The teenager’s new deal keeps him tied down at St James’ Park until 2032.
🗣️ Miley: “It's a dream to be representing Newcastle United, so this is a proud moment for me.” #NUFC

[Martin Read @MartinRead]

@Chris_BoroUTB I agree. The way Morris lingered for one last look at the stadium at the final Riverside game against Southampton, convinced me that he was off in the summer.

[luke @louorns]

The kind of signings Arsenal made three years ago when they were ahead of the curve in recruitment. These two players are the signings you make if you are behind and think you’re catching up but you’ll be left even further behind

[Troll Football @TrollFootball]

Southampton players arriving at Wembley Stadium on Saturday for the playoff final…

[Martin Read @MartinRead]

Justice 👏 UTB

[EFL Communications @EFL_Comms]

An Independent Disciplinary Commission has today expelled Southampton from the Sky Bet Championship Play-Offs after the Club admitted to multiple breaches of EFL Regulations related to the unauthorised filming of other Clubs’ training.

In addition, the Club has received a four-point deduction that will be applied to the 2026/27 Championship table.

The effect of today’s order is that Middlesbrough are reinstated into the 2026 Play-Offs and will proceed to the Play-Off Final against Hull City. The final remains scheduled for Saturday 23 May, with the kick-off time to be confirmed.

📘 https://t.co/kGIhl4GksL

[🇸🇪 @SwedeStats]

Kim Hellberg showed up in the stands behind John Guidetti who is in the studio after the game between Hammarby and Malmö FF.

[Martin Read @MartinRead]

@MarkDavies67 @AJPfx_ I can recommend him a good book 😂

[Telegraph Football @TeleFootball]

🔴 Exclusive: Southampton ‘spied’ on multiple Championship clubs

Middlesbrough want Eckert’s side kicked out of play-off final 👇
https://t.co/KUgX936A5i

[Martin Read @MartinRead]

There should no room for cheating in football. Well done Boro 👏

[Middlesbrough FC @Boro]

A statement from the club.

[Middlesbrough FC @Boro]

Our biggest away trip of the season 🔜

[Martin Read @MartinRead]

Erimus

[Northern Echo Boro @BoroEcho]

What #Boro’s players said about Southampton in dressing room play-off talks

✍️ @DomShawEcho
https://t.co/VBAzdbFCUU

[Martin Read @MartinRead]

@Erimus1876 Are you still in Watford Matt? I'm NE but live in Watford and kids born at Watford General. All Boro supporters.

[Martin Read @MartinRead]

Just when I think that I can't love this man any more than I already do!

[BBC Sport Tees @BBCTeesSport]

Kim Hellberg says he sees his long-term future at Middlesbrough Football Club and will do "everything" he can to guide them to the Premier League 🇸🇪❤️

#Boro | #UTB | #BBCFootball

[Jake Kanter @Jake_Kanter]

Bit of TV history this: YouTube unseats BBC as UK's most-watched service, per monthly audience reach figures published by Barb. The BBC remains well ahead in other areas, but for it to be beaten on even a single monthly metric upsets TV's natural order. https://t.co/kkeLTkjZVq

[Scott Wilson @Scottwilsonecho]

🔴 TRANSFER LATEST: #Boro agree permanent deal with Chelsea for 20-year-old midfielder Leo Castledine. Initial fee of around £1m, with Castledine set to sign a four-and-a-half year contract on Teesside...

Read here...⬇️

https://t.co/MOyIHgH3nQ

[Martin Read @MartinRead]

@davidfurness @airchecks The Capital FM Groove Addicts jingles are some of my all-time favourites.

[Annita McVeigh @AnnitaBBC]

A pleasure to join presenter ⁦@adamfleming⁩ and ⁦@nicholaswatt⁩ for Newscast - discussingThe Good Friday Agreement (Part 1)⁦ available now @BBCSounds⁩ https://t.co/6jBvd6rZmX

[BBC London @BBCLondonNews]

'Run Alice, Run!!' 🏃‍♀️‍➡️

@alicebhand took it all in her stride (literally) when things didn't quite go to plan on our late news bulletin.

[Marty Lawrence @TeaAndCopy]

everyone on their third hour of watching the #OpeningCeremony