Martin Lindsay

Martin Lindsay

Martin is a freelance journalist based in the North East of England and is currently working on BBC Newcastle's Total Sport show. He has worked as a freelance Broadcast Journalist at Real Radio North East and written for BBC Sport and Sport.co.uk. He is a keen blogger and Newcastle United fan.

Newcastle United Secures Top 5 Finish for First Time Since Sir Bobby Robson

Newcastle United Secures Top 5 Finish for First Time Since Sir Bobby Robson
By Martin Lindsay on May 9, 2012

Eight years after last flirting with English football’s elite, last night saw Newcastle United secure a top five Premier League finish for the first time since the departure of club legend Sir Bobby Robson. Fittingly, as was the case in …

What Now for Andy Carroll?

What Now for Andy Carroll?
By Martin Lindsay on April 3, 2012

“He was the best person we could have got in to play the number nine shirt.” That’s how Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish described the £35m capture of Andy Carroll shortly after the striker’s move to Anfield last year. It was …

Newcastle United Improve Their Finances, But Will Fans Ever Take to Owner Mike Ashley?

Newcastle United Improve Their Finances, But Will Fans Ever Take to Owner Mike Ashley?
By Martin Lindsay on March 8, 2012

Having enjoyed a fantastic season on the pitch, Newcastle United fans have more reason to be optimistic after the club announced a vast improvement of their finances today. The Magpies revealed figures for the financial year ending 30 June 2011, …

Redknapp is Right for England, But is England Right for Redknapp?

Redknapp is Right for England, But is England Right for Redknapp?
By Martin Lindsay on February 20, 2012

It’s been almost two weeks since the Football Association accepted the resignation of Fabio Capello as England manager. Yet they seem no further forward in their attempts to appoint his successor. Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp is still the unanimous …

Spurs v Newcastle Preview: Premier League’s Top Two English Managers Meet At White Hart Lane

Spurs v Newcastle Preview: Premier League’s Top Two English Managers Meet At White Hart Lane
By Martin Lindsay on February 10, 2012

In a week where Alan Pardew has been linked with managing England, the Newcastle boss takes his side to Tottenham Hotspur as they aim to continue their odds-defying season. Following Fabio Capello’s resignation from the national set-up on Wednesday evening, …

Exclusive Interview With Olivier Bernard On Topics Including Racism and Newcastle United

Exclusive Interview With Olivier Bernard On Topics Including Racism and Newcastle United
By Martin Lindsay on January 30, 2012

When retirement approaches, many footballers begin their plans slightly prematurely. A significant number believe their natural progression is to begin a coaching career with one eye on management. Others view life in punditry and the media as their way to …

Fulham vs Newcastle United Preview: Magpies Eye Chance to Move Into Fifth

Fulham vs Newcastle United Preview: Magpies Eye Chance to Move Into Fifth
By Martin Lindsay on January 20, 2012

There is most definitely a spring in the step of Newcastle United fans at present and rightly so. Tuesday’s capture of Senegal international striker Papiss Cisse coupled with the Magpies occupying a top six spot is daring the Geordie faithful …