Editorial Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Read Newcastle is an independent football news and opinion website dedicated to providing high-quality coverage of Newcastle United FC. This editorial policy outlines our commitment to accuracy, transparency, and editorial integrity.

Independence

Read Newcastle is operated by SumLou Limited and is completely independent. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Newcastle United FC, the Premier League, the Football Association, or any other football governing body.

Our editorial decisions are made independently. Commercial partnerships, advertising, or sponsorship arrangements do not influence our editorial content.

Content Standards

We are committed to the following standards:

Accuracy: We strive to ensure all facts and statistics are accurate. If we make an error, we will correct it promptly and transparently.
Fairness: We aim to represent multiple perspectives on contentious issues.
Transparency: We clearly distinguish between news reporting and opinion/editorial content.
Attribution: We credit original sources and link to primary sources where possible.
Timeliness: We aim to publish information as quickly as possible while maintaining accuracy.

Content Categories

News: Fact-based reporting on transfers, match results, injuries, and club announcements. Sources are verified before publication.
Analysis: In-depth tactical, statistical, and strategic analysis based on data and expert observation.
Opinion: Clearly labelled editorial pieces representing the views of individual authors.
Match Reports: Factual accounts of match events with analysis.
Transfer Rumours: Clearly labelled as speculation, with sources cited where possible.

Sources

We use a variety of sources including official club communications, press conferences, reputable journalists, statistical databases, and our own reporting. We do not fabricate quotes or sources.

Transfer news and rumours are attributed to their original source (e.g., "according to The Athletic") and are clearly distinguished from confirmed transfers.

Corrections

If we publish inaccurate information, we will:

Correct the article as soon as possible
Add a correction notice to the article
Not delete or hide the original error (transparency)

If you spot an error, please contact us at editorial@readnewcastle.com.

Advertising & Sponsored Content

Advertising and sponsored content is always clearly labelled and separated from editorial content. Advertisers have no influence over our editorial decisions, content, or opinions.

We may earn commission from affiliate links (e.g., betting partners). These partnerships do not influence our editorial content or match predictions.

AI-Generated Content

We may use AI tools to assist with content creation, including drafting, editing, and data analysis. All AI-assisted content is reviewed and approved by human editors before publication. We are committed to transparency about the use of AI in our editorial process.

Comments & Community

We welcome reader comments and discussion. However, we reserve the right to remove comments that are abusive, discriminatory, defamatory, or otherwise inappropriate. Repeated violations may result in a user being blocked.

Contact

For editorial enquiries, corrections, or complaints:

Email: editorial@readnewcastle.com
SumLou Limited, 75 Shelton St, London, WC2H 9JQ

Independence

Our editorial decisions are made independently. Commercial partnerships, advertising, or sponsorship arrangements do not influence our editorial content.

Content Standards

We are committed to the following standards:

Accuracy: We strive to ensure all facts and statistics are accurate. If we make an error, we will correct it promptly and transparently.

Fairness: We aim to represent multiple perspectives on contentious issues.

Transparency: We clearly distinguish between news reporting and opinion/editorial content.

Attribution: We credit original sources and link to primary sources where possible.

Timeliness: We aim to publish information as quickly as possible while maintaining accuracy.

Content Categories

News: Fact-based reporting on transfers, match results, injuries, and club announcements. Sources are verified before publication.

Analysis: In-depth tactical, statistical, and strategic analysis based on data and expert observation.

Opinion: Clearly labelled editorial pieces representing the views of individual authors.

Match Reports: Factual accounts of match events with analysis.