Martin Hardy

Northern sports correspondent for The Times and The Sunday Times. Author of Touching Distance.

[Martin Hardy @mhardysport]

Exclusive: 'Newcastle plan twist on famous black and white stripes'

Full story here:

https://t.co/50u27UPnyf

[Martin Hardy @mhardysport]

If you’re from an area that doesn’t win many cups, stick your headphones on for two minutes and listen to this, as Mayo try to beat Kerry to win the All Ireland for the first time in 75 years. Spine tingling stuff.

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Midwest Radio, the last two minutes of commentary before & after the final whistle.
#Mayo #AllIreland

[Sock Council @SockCouncil]

@mhardysport The entire memorial/tribute is stunning and so many people young and old still visiting to pay their respects.

A credit to the city and region as well as Kevin Keegan who brought so much to Newcastle. #NUFC

[Martin Hardy @mhardysport]

Finding all of this incredibly emotional and this video is beautiful.
Kevin Keegan, the most important figure in Newcastle United’s modern history, remembered with absolute love.
He was adored.

[Yanited @NE5westend]

Very fitting….expected nothing less goodnight KK🙏🖤🤍

[Martin Hardy @mhardysport]

@AndyThomas1881 @cyp_toon @warrenbarton22 @worflags @7RobLee @NUSCuk @markjgillespie @brunoog97 This is brilliant Andrew.

[James Gheerbrant @JamesGheerbrant]

This is a superb tribute to Kevin Keegan from @mhardysport – straight from the heart and brilliantly evokes what made him such a beloved and impactful figure: https://t.co/POwePI0q0a

[Martin Hardy @mhardysport]

From my tribute to Kevin Keegan:

https://t.co/RwCvrC1R0H

[Martin Hardy @mhardysport]

Very difficult to put into words the sadness felt today by the passing of the inspiration that was Kevin Keegan, but my attempt is here:

https://t.co/RwCvrC1R0H

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𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐂𝐊 | TUNNEL OF LOVE by @mhardysport

Reflects the dramatic highs and the gut wrenching lows which followed the failed agony of falling so close to becoming champions of England in 1996, when Keegan's Entertainers were in their pomp.

🛒 https://t.co/C0ZZ1cvpc7

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Follow LIVE updates and analysis from England vs Argentina World Cup 2026 semi-final https://t.co/49bEEEIUr4

[Times Sport @TimesSport]

Kim Hellberg: I don’t see us as victims – I wish Southampton all the best

Middlesbrough head coach on how he handled the scandal that led to his side being reinstated to the Championship play-offs last season

By @mhardysport ⬇️

https://t.co/fY2xubKrMS

[Martin Hardy @mhardysport]

Kim Hellberg’s first interview since Spygate scandal:

“I don't see us as a victim. We handled the situation with unbelievable pride. There are few times where you can actually stand up for something that is right.”

Full interview here:

https://t.co/nTg9G0aoyT

[Martin Hardy @mhardysport]

What would losing Bruno Guimaraes mean to the Newcastle United project?

Analysis here:

https://t.co/LNIlMBkNpa

[Times Sport @TimesSport]

Newcastle want to keep Bruno Guimarães as Manchester United sign Santos for £50m

Brazil midfielder’s representatives are pushing for £60m move to Arsenal, which Newcastle say they will reject, while his compatriot leaves Chelsea

By @mhardysport ⬇️

https://t.co/DK2qI2N68j

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Tonali says a two-hour conversation with De Zerbi convinced him to ignore Man City and sign for Tottenham in a £100million transfer from Newcastle United

✍️ More from @mhardysport

https://t.co/oOBGIwxpkN

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Sandro Tonali: Two-hour talk with De Zerbi convinced me to ignore rivals’ interest

https://t.co/PxLJREEAm5

[Martin Hardy @mhardysport]

"Brilliant, absolutely brilliant."
Thomas Tuchel on Anthony Gordon's performance against Mexico.

Piece here on the making of Gordon:
'From chess with grandmaster to battering Big Dunc'

https://t.co/5AQUtFDjRR

[OptaJoe @OptaJoe]

6 - Despite only coming on in the 75th minute, Dan Burn made the joint most clearances in England's 3-2 win over Mexico (6).

It's the most clearances made by a player subbed on that late into a World Cup game on record since 1966.

Butter.

[Martin Hardy @mhardysport]

NUFC complete signing of Bazoumana Touré from Hoffenheim for £40 million.
Bazoumana: ‘I’m very happy to be here. It’s my dream to play in the Premier League for a team like Newcastle.’
Howe: ‘We feel he’s a player with a really high ceiling. He can offer us something different. ‘

[Martin Hardy @mhardysport]

Ridiculous for Paraguay to end this game without a single yellow card.
Wonder if we’ll hear of Ilgiz Tantashev again over this…

[Martin Hardy @mhardysport]

@camsell59 Tuco Salamanca from Breaking Bad playing at the back for Paraguay most definitely explains a few things…