And he really isn’t afraid to be self-deprecating, later introducing “Howdon Aldi Death Queue” as the “stupidest song I ever wrote.” As true as that may or may not be, it’s a main fixture and crowd ...

The 31-year-old is, like his beloved club, now playing at the highest level. It is a transition he has managed with ease, given the North Shields native has always possessed a large sound and adapting ...