Newcastle Round-Up, Saturday 24th October: Jaissle Faces the Pressure as Newcastle Look to Bounce Back at Palace
Matthias Jaissle has been speaking ahead of Sunday's trip to Crystal Palace, and there's no hiding from the mood around St James' Park after he was booed off following last weekend's defeat to Aston Villa (Shields Gazette) (Chronicle Live). The head coach made clear he understands the pressure that comes with the job and says he can handle the boos, with PIF chief Jacobo Solis even among those watching his latest press conference (Chronicle Live) (Chronicle Live). Alan Shearer has weighed in too, warning that "something has to change" as Newcastle try to end their recent run of back-to-back Premier League defeats (Shields Gazette), while Warren Barton admitted the current form is "a concern" for both the team and Jaissle (Shields Gazette). Elsewhere, Simon Jordan has reportedly stirred things up again with a "big club" claim about Newcastle that has irritated supporters (Shields Gazette).
There's team news ahead of Selhurst Park, with Jaissle handed a timely boost on fitness fronts (Chronicle Live). Updates have been issued on Anthony Elanga, Jacob Ramsey and Matias Fernandez-Pardo, with Elanga described as a doubt while the other two have been given fitness updates too (Newcastle World) (Newcastle World). Despite the uncertainty, Chronicle Live suggest Jaissle could have a near-full-strength frontline to choose from, with William Osula's return also giving selection options (Chronicle Live). The Mag have had a go at predicting the side with three changes as Newcastle look to bounce back from back-to-back losses to Coventry and Aston Villa (The Mag), while Shearer has named a decision he'd "love" to see Jaissle make this weekend (Shields Gazette). There's also a reminder that several Newcastle players are at risk of suspension in the Premier League, with a Joelinton ban described as "inevitable" under certain conditions (Shields Gazette). Sean Steur, meanwhile, has reportedly been assured by Jaissle that he'll get further chances after losing his place in the side, following his summer move from Ajax (Chronicle Live).
Bruno Guimaraes continues to be a topic of conversation following his move to Arsenal, with Newcastle World reporting criticism of what's being called a "PR stunt" from the Gunners ahead of his return to Tyneside with Arsenal next month (Newcastle World). The Mag have also looked at what they see as a "thinly veiled truth" in a recent Bruno statement (The Mag). Away from the pitch, there's transfer background too - The Mag have examined three transfer moves they feel have contributed to a difficult season (The Mag), while Newcastle United's recent transfer policy has been questioned following the successive defeats (Chronicle Live). Newcastle World report that the club banked £245million from summer sales and have looked at what that could mean for January spending (Newcastle World).
On the ownership side, PIF are reported to be making a fresh cash injection into the club, with a fresh commitment from ownership following earlier talk of a potential £1billion sale (Chronicle Live). The Independent Football Regulator has also released a statement said to impact Newcastle's ownership situation (Shields Gazette).
In the women's game, Newcastle United Women suffered a setback away at Everton in League Cup action during the week, with the trip to Goodison Park a first-time experience for some of the squad (The Mag).
Finally, there's a Tyne-Wear derby story doing the rounds, with fans of both Newcastle and Sunderland said to have come together to send a plea to Kim McGuinness over December's 'bubble' match arrangements (Chronicle Live), while Eddie Howe has reportedly been told to "jump at the chance" of the Manchester United job amid Michael Carrick speculation (Chronicle Live).
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