My father, Edward Harrison passed away today, June 13th 2024 at 1:30PM EST, which equates to 6:30PM in his beloved Newcastle upon Tyne. He is survived by his wife Madeline, son Paul, myself and my wife, daughter Elaine, and older brother Rodney Harrison.
My father started The Newcastle United Blog in 2007 and kept it going, at times sparingly, until earlier this month. His final post announced Anthony Gordon winning the blog’s 17th annual Player of the Season award.
Dr. Ed’s passions in life spanned many areas but nothing could compare to his love of Newcastle United. As many Geordies before and after him, this club held a special place in his heart.
I would like to personally thank all of the readers of this blog who made this endeavor a special one for my father. He was one of a kind, and we will miss him.
With love,
Neil Harrison
10,258 comments so far
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jun 14, 2024 at 12:18 AM
Comment #81Way to go JJ
richyg01
Jun 14, 2024 at 12:19 AM
Comment #82Condolences to yourself and the family.
Ed shared much joy (and sadness) with us all over the years. He devoted so much time and effort to the blog.
He took the time to keep us all up to date, even on personal matters, often when it may have been easier for him to just close the blog and walk away, he still took the time to post.
Black and white and read all over!
Thanks Ed.
Howay the lads! ??????
NUFC New Boy
Jun 14, 2024 at 12:19 AM
Comment #83I have just seen post on Twitter and wanted to send my condolences. This is the first time in 12 years I have commented on here under this username, and it was this blog that was my entry into the world of supporting Newcastle. This evening I have read fondly the interactions I had with him over email about the shared love of Newcastle. I just wanted to say thank you to Ed for the sense of community that he created over decades and has since endured on Twitter and social media and beyond. Your father was a good man and an even better Geordie, howay the lad!
Poet Of Prudhoe Park
Jun 14, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Comment #84Condolences to Ed
The Dr who deserves enormous cred
It will never be the same again
This blog was the best to entertain
Ed will finally Rest in Peace
With the blog nearing the time to cease
We offer the great man a handshake
And bid adios amigo with good craic
captainmarvel
Jun 14, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Comment #85Rest in peace you lovely, lovely, man.
And many condolences to the family.
Ed was the ultimate in what a man should be, such strength and devotion throughout his fight with this killer disease.
The messages from the members of this blog show what we all will miss, he was irreplaceable, an icon of the highest order.
Rest in peace, Dr Ed Harrison.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jun 14, 2024 at 12:23 AM
Comment #86everyone is coming out of the woodwork. Great to see.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jun 14, 2024 at 12:25 AM
Comment #87I mean that in a good way.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jun 14, 2024 at 12:25 AM
Comment #88no paws left 🙂
IrishRob
Jun 14, 2024 at 12:37 AM
Comment #89There were some great great years on this blog, Ed made all that possible. Im genuinely close to tears for someone i didn’t even know. Such a strage feeling.
So sorry for your loss Harrison family.
Go watch the Toon win the champions league in heaven Ed you earned it.
Rest in Peace!
JohnJ
Jun 14, 2024 at 12:38 AM
Comment #90This is a reminder of what Dr Ed wanted from the blog!
“The following policies should be taken into consideration before commenting:
Personal insults and continually provoking other posters should be avoided
Comments on politics, religion, or controversial topics should be avoided.
Political disputes will result in both participants being moderated.
Do not post streaming links to pirated matches or links to content on controversial topics
Physical threats will lead to a suspension or a ban
Revealing personal information about another poster without permission will result in a ban
Creating alternate accounts will result in an immediate ban of all accounts.”
It would be absolutely GREAT if we could all get along in friendship in the remaining time the blog is “Open” in remembrance of Dr Ed Harrison.
God Bless Dr Ed rest in peace your battle is now over!
Certain Toon
Jun 14, 2024 at 12:41 AM
Comment #91Heartfelt condolences Ed Harrison
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jun 14, 2024 at 12:47 AM
Comment #92JJ . Yes
xfer
Jun 14, 2024 at 12:49 AM
Comment #93My deepest condolences to you and your family.
As a Newcastle fan growing up during my teenage days, this blog was my main source of info on all NUFC related news. Very well written articles and a comment section where the fans can interact – before the social media got popular.
Its only of my most visited bookmarks apart from maybe google (speaks volume). Its a part of my surfing habit seeing it in my bookmark bar.
RIP Dr Edward Harrison – you are in a better place now, relieved of all sufferings. You are a legend loved by many.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jun 14, 2024 at 12:51 AM
Comment #94https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Dg-g7t2l4&ab_channel=Disturbed
I think a tribute
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jun 14, 2024 at 12:53 AM
Comment #95listen to the words!!!!!
baty1963
Jun 14, 2024 at 12:54 AM
Comment #96Rip Dr Ed, you fought one hell of a fight sleep well my condolences to all your loved ones
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jun 14, 2024 at 12:55 AM
Comment #97oh Dog, I have started late night music hall.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jun 14, 2024 at 1:01 AM
Comment #98Try to beat this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Pa9x9fZBtY&ab_channel=DireStraitsVEVO
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jun 14, 2024 at 1:02 AM
Comment #99How is Milo?
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jun 14, 2024 at 1:03 AM
Comment #100part of the family.
Essex Geordie Bill
Jun 14, 2024 at 1:10 AM
Comment #101Neil
You are so right we will miss him but he will always remain in our hearts and minds.
It is especially sad that his passing comes when the Toon is on the rise after suffering with us all through the Ashley years.
His blog has been an inspiration and a comfort since it’s inception in 2007.
I was with it since it’s beginning and feel a sense of honour and great sadness to still be here as the creator of it passes on to the great stadium in the sky.
My deepest sympathy to you, Jessie and the rest of Ed’s family for your loss.
If there is a heaven I’m sure that there will be hordes of Toon supporters there in the famous shirt to welcome him with a rousing rendition of Blaydon races.
RIP a very noble and popular Toon hero.
You will be missed!
lochinvar
Jun 14, 2024 at 1:32 AM
Comment #102St. Peter at the gate.
“Come on in Dr. Ed. Wor Bobby’s got the #cans in”
HWTL
Unused Substitute
Jun 14, 2024 at 1:37 AM
Comment #103Condolences, Neil. Never got a chance to meet Ed in person. A personal loss for.me neverthele?ss.
Sav
Jun 14, 2024 at 1:44 AM
Comment #104Sad news. As well as being a proud geordie, Dr. Ed was brave and open about his illness. I’m sure that encouraged many of his readers in their own battles. Sincere condolences to his family, Neil.
ChicoUSA
Jun 14, 2024 at 2:28 AM
Comment #105Somewhere….beyond the reach of the ravages of time and age,
A fully restored and revitalized young man walks onto a perfectly green and maintained football pitch, not unlike the pitch at St James Park. He smiles knowingly as he realizes he is now beyond pain and filled with the love of the family he left at home, but only for a short time. The gaffer, who has a strong resemblance to Sir Bobby Robson, looks over at the youngster, and he asks “where do you play, lad?”. The new free transfer replies, “keeper, sir”. The gaffer nods and says, “ ah perfect, just what we have needed”.
And somewhere a chorus of fans are singing, “Ed Harrison….he is one of our own!”.
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Love to Ed’s dear family. We are so blessed to have been touched by Dr Ed and by you all who supported him! Peace to you and to all my fellow bloggers….tears…
Big Archie
Jun 14, 2024 at 2:32 AM
Comment #106Sorry to hear the news Neil.
Your dad provided a balance that is not often seen on fans’ sites, resisting the temptation to follow the easy route of just writing what the fans want to read.
I had a few good chats with him when I was running my own blog and he was very generous with his time and his advice.
Condolences to the family.
Zambiantoon
Jun 14, 2024 at 3:11 AM
Comment #107RIP Ed,
Go well sir.
Sending my condolences form Zambia.
AnyToon in Indiana
Jun 14, 2024 at 3:48 AM
Comment #108You could pick from any number of Mark Hollis or later Talk Talk pens but here you go…
https://youtu.be/X9fiNS8tKHk?feature=shared
The Ledge
Jun 14, 2024 at 4:06 AM
Comment #109RIP Ed, you not only gave us the best Nufc blog there was, but your fight against that bastard of a disease was inspirational.
You helped many of us who’s loved ones were fighting the same battle have a bit of hope in dark times .
A Geordie legend RIP.
hkgeordie
Jun 14, 2024 at 4:21 AM
Comment #110Neil, thank you for sharing this very sad news. I am sure all our thoughts are with you and all Ed’s family and friends.
I am sat in tears for a gentleman I never had the pleasure of meeting but felt I knew well – a friend who brought so much joy to Toon fans across the world.
Rest in peace Dr Ed, you wonderful Geordie.
GvFalkirk
Jun 14, 2024 at 4:32 AM
Comment #111RIP Ed
Douglas
Jun 14, 2024 at 4:45 AM
Comment #112Sad news. My deepest condolences.
Douglas
Dubai Micky
Jun 14, 2024 at 5:04 AM
Comment #113Condolences to all of the Harrison family, a great man has been taken from us.
Many people the world over connected to Dr. Ed, from just one man who set up a bulletin board over 17 years ago with the foresight to just have a chat about all things Newcastle, that then became a blog that brought 1,000s of people together not just on-line but also in person (I met a bloke in a pub in deepest Michigan, in the snow, in a place I’d never been to before and probably never will again, and who became a friend) and that was because of Dr. Ed.
Thank you and may you rest in peace.
Paul141726
Jun 14, 2024 at 5:25 AM
Comment #114Being here in America, this blog sure was an incredible place to visit (and yes, sometimes comment) about this amazing club and the man who kept us all informed. In good times and bad, Ed was always there with posts that were so insightful that we all seemed to have good conversations here. Yes, there were some ridiculous arguments among some posters, but after getting used to the blog, I’m sure many of us overlooked those to concentrate on our love for this club, this town and this region. That is ALL down to this amazing man and his love for this club and region on England.
Rest in peace, Ed and my condolences to the entire Harrison family.
I’m sure there were tears at hearing this sad news.
Darnik
Jun 14, 2024 at 5:29 AM
Comment #115So sorry to hear this sad news, condolences to Neil, the wife and family.
Dr Ed was a true Geordie legend gone but never forgotten. RIP Ed it’s been a pleasure to be part of your community
iotarock
Jun 14, 2024 at 5:32 AM
Comment #116Deepest sympathies to the Harrison family and the Newcastle community worldwide. Through this blog, Dr. Ed gave Newcastle fans around the world such as myself a way to connect to the club, city and other fans. It gave those of us who have only been able to support the club from a distance a glimpse of what it feels like to be in the city on match-day, at the Cathedral on the Hill. I think the fact that Dr.Ed himself was forced into being a fan at a distance, but with his heart always in his beloved Newcastle, helped us connect with him and his love for the club. Thank you Dr. Ed for doing that for us. God Speed!
the crown princes nashers
Jun 14, 2024 at 5:39 AM
Comment #117RIP Dr E Harrison, what can I say what has not been already said about ed, he has over the years brought all walks of life around the world into our club to support, he has spent many many house in full dedication towards the club and ourselves to spread the word, if there was any infighting he would soon sort it out and we all carried on with our support of our great club, ed will never be forgotten ever, we will all carry ed in our hearts until its out time to pass
to eds family and friends, he has not passed he stands right beside yous all, the true legend will never leave yous
ed RIP to a true geordie legend
woodsee
Jun 14, 2024 at 5:39 AM
Comment #118Another who hasn’t posted for a while,but this was the only blog I ever went on.
Especially through the pandemic,this blog was so special for banter and just talking to people,you should be very proud of your dad,he created something amazing.
Such a sad day,RIP Mr Harrison,and I like others,hope the club can acknowledge your father’s efforts in some way.
Hibbit
Jun 14, 2024 at 5:40 AM
Comment #119“you can take the Geordie out of Newcastle but can never take Newcastle out of the Geordie”,
god bless you my friend, rest in peace,
My sincere condolences to family and friends
wynsleap
Jun 14, 2024 at 5:46 AM
Comment #120So sorry to hear the sad news Neil. I have been contributing to this blog for years and always found your dad a true black and white gentleman whose love for our team and his keen insight and fairness and devotion to the cause was forever to his credit.
Some recognition of his dedicated work and standing in the hearts of Toon fans should be displayed in the first home game of the new season.
Best of luck and condolences to all the family. You should be very proud of him.