North East Football TV Podcast

Régis Le Bris is a calm man, but even he must have been sick of the amount of times he was asked by reporters about the possibility of qualifying for Europe during the previous campaign. It never showed however, and even when asked by North East Football TV whether it did bother him, he politely made clear that he often did not realise. Reporters asked, of course, because it was always a distinct...

When Newcastle United were bought by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, the Reuben Brothers and PCP Capital Partners in 2021, finishing 12th in the Premier League in 2026 was not on the agenda. Yes, some of the claims made in the wake of the purchase were, in hindsight, unachievable, but for the club to have regressed to a bottom half side is indeed a failure. That said, the period up until...

One year ago, following their promotion to the Premier League via the Championship Play-Offs, Sunderland were odds to be relegated straight back to England’s second tier. To many on Wearside, finishing 17th on goal difference would have constituted a successful season. And yet, here we are one year on, with Sunderland having qualified for the Europa League. They did thanks to a final day victory o...

Football can be cruel. Oh so cruel. With everything that has surrounded Middlesbrough this season, from the appointment and then swift departure of Rob Edwards, to the relatively unknown Kim Hellberg taking the wheel, to missing out on the automatic promotion places, to ‘spygate’ and being reinstated in the Play-Off Final, winning at Wembley to secure their return to the Premier League would have...

Middlesbrough Head Coach Kim Hellberg has made clear the significance of Saturday’s Championship Play-Off Final at Wembley Stadium for everyone associated with Boro. In a hurriedly arranged press conference on Thursday afternoon following Boro’s reinstatement into the final, Hellberg said that “everyone knows and everyone feels how big it is and how important it is”. “I think you could see in the...

As Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth (and possibly others) waved goodbye to Newcastle United, there was a feeling that those inside St. James’ Park were witnessing the end of something. Not Eddie Howe, despite some of the calls for change this season, but instead an era. An era that started in the dark days at the end of 2021 and peaked at Wembley last March, with two Champions League qualifications...

Sunderland Head Coach Régis Le Bris has made clear that his young players will learn and improve from recent missed chances in the top flight. Noah Sadiki failed to score despite being one-on-one with Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens during the Black Cats’ goalless draw on Saturday at the Stadium of Light. Three weeks prior, Habib Diarra saw an effort saved in a similar situation away at...

It’s been nigh on ten years since Middlesbrough last played in the Premier League. For much of that time, the Boro faithful have been subject to relative mediocrity, as they have stagnated in the Championship. And yet, arriving at the Riverside on a grey and wet May morning brought the feeling of a European night outside the Riverside. Those on Teesside will still have fond memories of their club’...

Middlesbrough Head Coach Kim Hellberg has stated that he is not currently thinking about the Premier League, as he prepares his Boro side for their Championship play-off campaign. When asked whether he is ‘Premier League-ready’, Hellberg said that “I haven’t thought about [the] Premier League that much”, before adding that “I have so many other problems in life!” His second comment was made in jes...

What else can be written about Newcastle United this season? Consistently inconsistent, promising on occasion, and more recently, rather abject. The culmination of all of that meant that ahead of the visit of Brighton and Hove Albion to St. James’ Park on a delightful May afternoon, the Magpies could still finish as high as sixth but as low as 18th. One extreme would potentially bring a return to...

There is no denying that Sunderland have established themselves as a mid-table Premier League side. They are in no danger of relegation, and ahead of kick off against Nottingham Forest, remained just about in contention for European qualification come the end of the season. However, despite Régis Le Bris’ insistence that Sunderland are remaining focused and persistent, based on the simply damming...

No matter which way you look at it, Newcastle United have not been good enough in the Premier League in 2025/26. Individual errors, fatigue and injuries have all played a part, but crucially, there have been too many occurrences of the same issues causing them woe. The Magpies have looked rigid and predictable in attack, and incredibly leaky in defence; far too often they have been unable to hold...

Sunderland must improve in attacking areas according to Head Coach Régis Le Bris, following a one-nil win for his side against Tottenham Hotspur. Despite the victory, the Black Cats lacked composure in the final third, with their goal coming thanks to a deflected effort from Nordi Mukiele. They dominated proceedings but only won thanks to a slice of fortune. “It’s a question of execution”, Le Bris...

Sunderland Head Coach Régis Le Bris has suggested that the business done by the club in the summer transfer window will be determined by where Sunderland finish in the Premier League table. When asked by North East Football TV , Le Bris initially outlined that it was “a bit early” to talk about the upcoming summer window, but then made clear that “the club wants to grow”. Le Bris added that “the f...

Two of Newcastle United’s young players have shown their appreciation for Magpies’ Head Coach Eddie Howe, after both were afforded Champions League debuts last month. Alex Murphy and Leo Shahar, who are both full backs, played for the first time in Europe’s elite club competition last month at St. James’ Park, as Newcastle defeated Azerbaijani side, Qarabag FK. Murphy described Howe as “brilliant”...

Jacob Murphy “feels amazing”. He said so himself, despite having not hit the heights he did last season, during this campaign. Much like his club, Murphy has been inconsistent, and yet, his words and demeanour revealed a man who is quite clearly enjoying the best period of his footballing career. When Murphy signed for Newcastle in the summer of 2017, he joined a club who, under Rafa Benitez, were...

Sunderland Head Coach Régis Le Bris was pleased with the composure and control shown by his side in their 3-0 win over Burnley in the Premier League. Following the victory, Le Bris made clear that “in the Premier League, if you get complacent, you will get punished,” and praised the level of ambition shown by his players in the second half, after what had been a dominant first period. North East F...

Eddie Howe has stated that he is only focused on Newcastle United and is undeterred by any speculation linking him to the vacant Head Coach role at Manchester United, after Ruben Amorim was removed from his post on Monday. When asked about the situation, Howe made clear that “nothing has changed” from his perspective and that he remains 100% on-board with Newcastle as a club and project. “From my...

Newcastle United Head Coach Eddie Howe has made clear his hopes that the Magpies can return to the best version of themselves during what is set to be a busy month of January. Howe said that there “is a lot more to come” from his side in the Premier League this season, but that the two recent wins over Burnley and Crystal Palace were “a big step in the right direction”. Newcastle were not at their...

Sunderland’s squad unity was praised by Head Coach Régis Le Bris following the Black Cats’ Tyne-Wear derby win over Newcastle United. Le Bris spoke of “teamwork” at Sunderland being “one of the main strengths” at the club, which has inspired them to 27 points after 17 games (following the goalless draw at Brighton) in their first season back in the Premier League. The Black Cats did lack an attack...

Newcastle United’s attacking performance against local rivals Sunderland has given Head Coach Eddie Howe huge cause for concern after the Magpies only registered two shots on target. Howe made clear his “disappointment” following the full time whistle that his side were not able to meaningfully test Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs, given the “quality players” Newcastle possess. After a first per...