It's a pleasure to formally introduce myself to Newcastle fans reading this from across the region and beyond. I'm Aaron Stokes and I recently took over the position as Newcastle United editor at The Chronicle.
Ever since I took the decision to pursue a career in sports journalism during my school days, covering Newcastle United on a daily basis has been my dream. A Geordie boy born and bred, I spent my younger years on the terraces of St. James' Park where my passion for football and NUFC first blossomed. I even have a commemorative plaque on the floor outside the Milburn Stand which reads - 'Aaron Stokes. Born to it.'
More recently I left the region for the first time, moving to London for five years to work on Reach PLC's national titles and gain editorial experience in a fast-paced sports newsroom. Leaving the northeast was a tough decision but one I relished.
