Keith Downie

Keith Downie

@SkySports_Keith

@SkySportsNews’ North East reporter. Transfer stories, asking questions & hanging around car parks. Instagram: @skysportskeith 🎥 📺

North East, England https://www.youtube.com/@skysportskeith Joined 2010-06-04 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

207,123

Followers

2,298

Following

21,617

Tweets

643.4

Avg Engagement

750

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @SkySports_Keith'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: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2010-06-04
  • Verification:No
  • Location:North East, England

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:586.2
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:57.2
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Keith's tweets typically receive around 11k likes and 1.2k retweets on average, indicating a high level of audience interaction. His content is well-received and often shared within the sports community.

586.2

Avg Likes/Tweet

57.2

Avg Retweets/Tweet

1,905,125

Total Likes

185,820

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

149

Median Likes

6

Median Retweets

664

75th Percentile

44,350

Top Tweet

3.11

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

44.2%

Original

46.0%

Replies

2.3%

Retweets

7.5%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.1%

With Media

17.3%

With Links

46.6%

With #Tags

47.1%

With @Mentions

23.6%

With Emojis

150

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

1.04

Reply/Original Ratio

3.2

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

81.0%

Weekday Posts

19.0%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#nufc (1027) #safc (197) #boro (87) #mfc (61) #nufctakeover (43) #utb (36) #rfc (18) #lufc (16) #deadlineday (15) #hmfc (13)

Most Mentioned

@skysportsnews (88) @petegravestv (55) @nufc360 (52) @skysports_sheth (37) @toonmouthtyne (23) @craighope_dm (20) @lukeedwardstele (20) @capt_fishpaste (20) @golfdunstan (19) @msidouglas (17)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,435 (44%)
Replies 1,496 (46%)
Retweets 76 (2%)
Quote Tweets 243 (7%)

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 76 retweets (2% 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 3,250 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 50,000 followers

His audience is primarily interested in football news, especially transfers and local team updates. They engage with his content through likes and retweets, showing interest in real-time sports developments.

Average

Audience Quality

29.2%

Suspicion Index

37.0%

Low-Quality %

24

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

50.8%

Empty Bio

34.9%

<10 Tweets

12.7%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

58.4%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

93.9%

No URL

23.2%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

43,367,029

Total Potential Reach

24

Median Follower Reach

119

75th Percentile Reach

3.6%

>1K followers

0.4%

>10K followers

0.1%

>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).

39.7%

Creators

19,830 accounts

25.4%

Consumers

12,720 accounts

34.9%

Dormant

17,450 accounts

176

Verified Followers

0.35% of total

3.9%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.08

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 (1,260) North East, England (502) United Kingdom (382) England, United Kingdom (367) Lagos, Nigeria (311) London, England (292) Newcastle (259) Accra, Ghana (251) Nigeria (194) Nairobi, Kenya (172)

324

Verified Followers

0.32% of total

9,030

Protected Accounts

8.94% of total

5 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
@FabrizioRomano 14,496,218 Journalist Football, Transfers, News
@JohnCena 14,100,152 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@ActuFoot_ 6,062,257 Football News Football, Soccer, News
@sportbible 2,086,668 Sports Media Sport, Lifestyle, Entertainment
@David_Ornstein 1,886,890 Football Correspondent -
@henrywinter 1,356,991 Sports Journalist Football, Sports, Journalism
@yagosabuncuoglu 838,402 Sports Presenter Sports, Presenter, Journalist
@ZachBoychuk 828,902 Hockey Player Hockey, Meme/NFT Trading, Ethereum
@footballdaily 716,945 Sports Journalist Breaking news, press conferences, interviews
@KevinandTrevor 696,762 - -

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

nufc (4,806) football (3,242) newcastle (2,948) love (2,513) united (2,493) life (1,829) sports (1,264) toon (1,162) music (1,032) fc (998)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#nufc (1,394) #mufc (113) #fpl (103) #ynwa (67) #safc (66) #utb (57) #coyg (56) #coys (55) #lfc (54) #hwtl (50)

52,515

Followers With Bio

48,482

Followers Without Bio

52.0%

% With Bio

48.0%

% 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 3,250 analyzed

104,026

Combined Engagement

54,120

Total Likes

49,906

Total Retweets

20,805

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

60%

With Hashtags

40%

With @Mentions

20%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Football Transfers Sports Journalism Local Coverage Social Media Engagement
Keith Downie
@SkySports_Keith

RT @youngy18: Hi everyone, just wanted to share my thoughts given I'm currently living in Italy, the epicentre of the virus.

2020-03-24
Retweets: 44,350 Likes: 0 Engagement: 44,350
Keith Downie
@SkySports_Keith

Steve Bruce on social media boycott: “I was talking with my son about abuse a referee was getting &amp; he said ‘Dad, it’s nothing compared to what you get.’ I looked &amp; was like ‘wow’. But on the flip side social media got me my dog back after it ran away from a Firework disp

2021-04-30
Retweets: 1,593 Likes: 14,011 Engagement: 15,604
Keith Downie
@SkySports_Keith

Callum Wilson has just arrived into Newcastle ahead of his £20m move from Bournemouth. The England striker flew up from the south coast to Tyneside in Mike Ashley’s private helicopter 🚁 He’s set for his medical tomorrow 👨🏻‍⚕️ #NUFC

2020-09-06
Retweets: 1,290 Likes: 14,289 Engagement: 15,579
Keith Downie
@SkySports_Keith

God Save the King sang at Ibrox tonight ahead of @ChampionsLeague clash between @RangersFC &amp; @en_sscnapoli #QueenElizabethIIMemorial https://t.co/87kTJona8f

2022-09-14
Retweets: 1,634 Likes: 13,412 Engagement: 15,046
Keith Downie
@SkySports_Keith

BREAKING: Newcastle have agreed a fee of £13m with Brighton for Dan Burn 🤝 The defender is travelling up to the North East to undergo a medical 👨🏻‍⚕️ Breakthrough for #NUFC in their search for a centre back ⚫️⚪️

2022-01-30
Retweets: 1,039 Likes: 12,408 Engagement: 13,447

Key Insights & Takeaways

Keith frequently covers transfer news and player movements, which are highly engaging for sports fans. He shares behind-the-scenes content and personal insights, adding a human touch to his reporting. His use of multimedia, such as videos and images, enhances the appeal and shareability of his tweets.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 207,123
  • + 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 @SkySports_Keith reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 207,123 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 643.4 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