Scott Wilson

Chief Sports Writer

Born in Bishop Auckland and raised in Wolsingham, Scott Wilson has been The Northern Echo’s Chief Sports Writer since 2004, covering all aspects of North East sport, but focusing mainly on the fortunes of Newcastle United, Middlesbrough and Sunderland. He’s seen plenty of highs, and even more lows, but remains convinced that better times lie just around the corner…

Born in Bishop Auckland and raised in Wolsingham, Scott Wilson has been The Northern Echo’s Chief Sports Writer since 2004, covering all aspects of North East sport, but focusing mainly on the fortunes of Newcastle United, Middlesbrough and Sunderland. He’s seen plenty of highs, and even more lows, but remains convinced that better times lie just around the corner…

Latest articles from Scott Wilson

Michael Carrick issues a warning to Leeds - as Boro try to avoid an unwanted double

LAST season, Burnley’s players frolicked on the Riverside pitch as they sealed their promotion to the Premier League with a win over Middlesbrough. One year on, and while Leeds United cannot secure top-flight football when they head to the North-East this evening, Daniel Farke and his players will be celebrating a return to the top two if they triumph on Teesside.