George Caulkin

George Caulkin

@GeorgeCaulkin

Senior Writer @TheAthleticFC, nonsense-spouter for @PodontheTyne, hapless runner and a Patron of @SBRFoundation. These are my views.

North East England https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/george-caulkin/ Joined 2009-10-13 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

99,318

Followers

1,174

Following

16,985

Tweets

91.5

Avg Engagement

1,664

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @GeorgeCaulkin's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2009-10-13
  • Verification:No
  • Location:North East England

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,249
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:40.7
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:50.8
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

His tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction and interest in his content. The engagement suggests his audience values his opinions and insights on football.

40.7

Avg Likes/Tweet

50.8

Avg Retweets/Tweet

132,312

Total Likes

164,904

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

1

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

33

75th Percentile

11,984

Top Tweet

0.92

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Conversationalist

Highly engaged in discussions

12.3%

Original

52.2%

Replies

35.1%

Retweets

0.4%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.4%

With Media

41.4%

With Links

34.4%

With #Tags

92.0%

With @Mentions

16.3%

With Emojis

174

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

4.23

Reply/Original Ratio

0.01

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

68.1%

Weekday Posts

31.9%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#nufc (875) #bobby90 (50) #mufc (48) #safc (32) #cfc (29) #generousgeordies (27) #lfc (27) #mcfc (24) #efc (23) #afc (22)

Most Mentioned

@chrisdhwaugh (759) @theathleticuk (381) @taylorandpayne (301) @georgecaulkin (273) @theathleticfc (272) @sbrfoundation (189) @alanshearer (175) @jwhitey98 (141) @nufc (83) @worflags (80)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 401 (12%)
Replies 1,697 (52%)
Retweets 1,139 (35%)
Quote Tweets 12 (0%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.

The 1,139 retweets (35% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,249 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

His audience includes football fans, especially those interested in Newcastle United and other Premier League teams. They are likely to be engaged sports enthusiasts looking for in-depth analysis and commentary.

Average

Audience Quality

25.9%

Suspicion Index

32.5%

Low-Quality %

34

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

46.2%

Empty Bio

28.2%

<10 Tweets

13.4%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

51.8%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

92.3%

No URL

18.9%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

21,025,337

Total Potential Reach

34

Median Follower Reach

160

75th Percentile Reach

5.1%

>1K followers

0.7%

>10K followers

0.2%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

48.9%

Creators

4,892 accounts

22.9%

Consumers

2,289 accounts

28.2%

Dormant

2,819 accounts

45

Verified Followers

0.45% of total

5.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.09

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England (441) North East, England (159) United Kingdom (95) London, England (90) England, United Kingdom (85) Newcastle (75) London (68) Gateshead, England (50) Lagos, Nigeria (42) Newcastle upon Tyne (35)

45

Verified Followers

0.45% of total

875

Protected Accounts

8.75% of total

4 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,092,995 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@StanCollymore 891,489 Football Analyst Football, Anti-Racism, Mental Health
@IamMzilikazi 550,286 Musician Pan-African music, Album, Rise
@georgegalloway 469,908 Politician Politics, Media, Activism
@daraprayoga_ 344,259 Writer writing, family, communication
@bdnews24 224,304 News Aggregator Bangladesh, News, Independent
@GreggsOfficial 210,071 Food industry Sausage rolls, bakery, food
@TomekHajto7 127,584 Footballer Football, Schalke 04, Derby
@TheBlueDodger 123,008 Sports Commentator Chelsea FC, Twitter Spaces, Speaker
@oilysailor 119,698 Sports Analyst luxury sports, author, broadcaster

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

nufc (864) newcastle (439) football (387) united (315) love (268) toon (211) life (174) sports (170) geordie (129) views (127)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#nufc (285) #fpl (10) #hwtl (10) #toonarmy (9) #mufc (7) #1 (6) #football (6) #lfc (6) #boxing (5) #utb (5)

5,381

Followers With Bio

4,619

Followers Without Bio

53.81%

% With Bio

46.19%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,249 analyzed

42,739

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

42,739

Total Retweets

8,548

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

80%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

20%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Football Analysis Newcastle United Premier League Sports Commentary Fan Culture
George Caulkin
@GeorgeCaulkin

RT @Wilsonfooty: As commentators on MOTD, we have decided to step down from tomorrow night’s broadcast. We are comforted that football fans who want to watch their teams should still be able to do so, as management can use World Feed commentary if they wish.

2023-03-11
Retweets: 11,984 Likes: 0 Engagement: 11,984
George Caulkin
@GeorgeCaulkin

RT @David_Ornstein: 🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Liverpool have been put up for sale by Fenway Sports Group. Sale deck has been produced for interested parties. Goldman Sachs + Morgan Stanley assisting evaluation process. Unclear if deal gets done but FSG inviting offers @TheAthleticFC #LFC http

2022-11-07
Retweets: 9,066 Likes: 0 Engagement: 9,066
George Caulkin
@GeorgeCaulkin

RT @David_Ornstein: 🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Man Utd reach verbal agreement in principle with Erik Ten Hag to become next permanent manager. #MUFC will need agreement with #Ajax (who are aware) &amp; to finalise contract (up to 4yrs). No announcement til after Dutch Cup final @TheAthleticUK

2022-04-12
Retweets: 8,545 Likes: 0 Engagement: 8,545
George Caulkin
@GeorgeCaulkin

RT @David_Ornstein: 🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Jurgen Klopp has today signed a contract extension to keep him at Liverpool until 2026. 54yo German manager + his closest staff were on deals to 2024 &amp; have now prolonged them by 2 years. Official confirmation not far off @TheAthleticUK #LFC h

2022-04-28
Retweets: 7,377 Likes: 0 Engagement: 7,377
George Caulkin
@GeorgeCaulkin

RT @David_Ornstein: 🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Barcelona told Frenkie de Jong on July 15 they have evidence of criminality around contract given by old board + cause for legal action vs all involved. #FCBarcelona asked him to annul deal &amp; revert to previous terms @TheAthleticUK #MUFC #CFC

2022-08-08
Retweets: 5,767 Likes: 0 Engagement: 5,767

Key Insights & Takeaways

He frequently praises Eddie Howe's management at Newcastle United and highlights the positive transformation of the club. He expresses admiration for players like Kieran Trippier, showing his appreciation for individual performances. He often references the atmosphere at St James’ Park, indicating a deep connection to the fan culture and club spirit.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 99,318
  • + High community engagement through conversations
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @GeorgeCaulkin reveals an growing Twitter presence with 99,318 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 91.5 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025