Martin Blackburn

Northern-based Football Writer for The Sun newspaper. All tweets are my own and do not necessarily represent the views of my employer.

[Sun Sport @SunSport]

Tomorrow's @SunSport back page:

IT'S CHAMPAGNE SUPER NO VAR

Pep looks back in anger after video ref woes 🚨

[The Football Writers' Association @theofficialfwa]

BREAKING - Bruno Fernandes is the Footballer of the Year and Bunny Shaw is Women's Footballer of the Year. Man Utd captain @B_Fernandes8 edged out Declan Rice in the vote among 900 members of @theofficialfwa . Manchester City striker Shaw won by a landslide. Full story here: https://t.co/kmn3s00RP2
Congratulations to both players, who will receive their awards at the Footballer of the Year annual dinner in London on May 19 Details here: https://t.co/S3Iwn7gtxC
#FOTY2026

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Tomorrow's @SunSport back page:

CARRICK LIFT FOR FERGIE

Michael Carrick hopes Man Utd's thrilling win over Liverpool gave his old boss Sir Alex Ferguson a boost | @SunMartinB

[David Mooney @DavidMooney]

Performances vs. Results hit home again last night... Me, @AmosMurphy_ and @SunMartinB on Leeds and Forest, control vs. transitions, and some officiating. Plus @_BlueCrescent on breaking the fast, insight into Real Madrid, and a look ahead to Newcastle: https://t.co/ayh5yyxozB

[The Sun Football ⚽ @TheSunFootball]

Man City's flexibility will be a 'massive strength in the title race' 👀

[Sun Sport @SunSport]

THERE'S A TITLE AT STEAK

Erling Haaland is fuelling his sizzling goal-crazy season with his love of steak | @SunMartinB

[The Sun Football ⚽ @TheSunFootball]

@Betfair @TheSunFootball Man City put the sword to Man Utd in the Manchester Derby - and Tactics Exposed is here to break down exactly how: https://t.co/Ff8g20ZVnw

[Martin Blackburn @SunMartinB]

https://t.co/5txJ86SrEk

[The Sun Football ⚽ @TheSunFootball]

@TheSunFootball The brilliant tactics exposed is back after the international break - this time breaking down exactly where the Manchester derby will be won and lost: https://t.co/cXNPsbbYgx

[Adam Williams @Adam___Williams]

Exclusive for @EFLAnalysis_

Venky's overruled now-former CEO Steve Waggott and rejected an offer of investment in Blackburn Rovers women last season.

Owners were concerned about optics of accepting investment in women's team but not men's.

Ridiculous.

Full story. ⬇️

[Jim White @jimw1]

Entry closes Tuesday at midnight for this year's FWA Student Football Writer of the Year awards. £1000 awaits the winner of each of three categories. Plus, if shortlisted, an invitation to Wembley to watch an England game from the press box. Details on https://t.co/WtT3p2Av8k

[The Football Writers' Association @theofficialfwa]

"No better striker in the world!" Dan Burn praises Newcastle team-mate Alexander Isak, as he receives the North East FWA Personality of the Year award on Sunday night.
https://t.co/UCbj7nxRLL via @YouTube

[The Sun Football ⚽ @TheSunFootball]

Genius Erling Haaland tactic has totally unleashed his strike partner! 🔥

[The Football Writers' Association @theofficialfwa]

Tributes to Paddy Barclay by those who knew him well. https://t.co/uz32GheFHN

[Martin Blackburn @SunMartinB]

How Omar Marmoush helped Pep Guardiola reinvent Man City's tactics in one game - YouTube https://t.co/MnzVemWtnr

[The Sun Football ⚽ @TheSunFootball]

Man City's new boy is going to take the Prem by storm! 🌩️⚡

[The Football Writers' Association @theofficialfwa]

Arsenal royalty out in force as we honoured Dennis Bergkamp’s for his contribution to English football - report and images here: https://t.co/JvJ0seiCZN

[Jacqui Oatley @JacquiOatley]

If you’re a member of the Football Writers’ Association ⚽️ ✍🏻, did you know that you’re entitled to mental health and addiction support? You can anonymously find out more by joining @TonyAdams on call at *5:30pm today*. Link in your inbox or via @PaulMcCarthy66 @theofficialfwa

[The Football Writers' Association @theofficialfwa]

FWA and Tony Adams team up again with mental health helpline for members: Webinar on November 18 https://t.co/9gejTtHAJx

[The Football Writers' Association @theofficialfwa]

Erik Ten Hag was in fine form last night at the FWA Northern Managers Awards dinner. Good to see Phil Parkinson, Dave Challinor, Ben Wilkinson and Rob Elliot, too.
https://t.co/ZlDcXoMc8O