Newcastle Round-Up, Wednesday 4th November: Jaissle Given Backing as Pressure Mounts After Everton Defeat
The big talking point around St James' Park continues to be Matthias Jaissle's position after Monday's 1-0 home defeat to Everton, with fans booing the side off at full time (Newcastle World) (Shields Gazette). Chronicle Live reports that the powers that be at Newcastle are ready to rally around the German head coach despite the pressure from some sections of the fanbase, even as PIF reportedly face an eye-watering bill if they were to make a change (Chronicle Live) (Chronicle Live). TeamTalk goes further, claiming Newcastle are fully behind Jaissle with no doubts he's the right man for the long-term project, with big January transfer plans said to be taking shape (TeamTalk). Elsewhere, Newcastle World reports a recently sacked manager has been namechecked for the Newcastle job, though Jaissle's position is currently said to be safe (Newcastle World), while Rafa Benitez, who managed the club for three-and-a-half years before leaving in 2019, has reportedly teased a Premier League return amid the ongoing debate over Jaissle's future (Newcastle World). Jamie Carragher has admitted he's "flummoxed" by what he's currently seeing from the Magpies (Chronicle Live), and GiveMeSport reports Jaissle could be considering a formation change as he looks to turn results around, according to Craig Hope (GiveMeSport). Football365 and Chronicle Live both carried pieces on the pressure building on the head coach (Football365) (Chronicle Live), while The Mag and Shields Gazette shared fan opinion pieces questioning the boos and the mood around the club (The Mag) (The Mag) (The Mag).
On the Everton match itself, goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek was at fault for the only goal, but Dan Burn has defended him, saying he's "not worried" about his young keeper (Chronicle Live), and former England goalkeeper Joe Hart has said Hornicek "only had one option" in that moment (Chronicle Live). Jacob Ramsey has also fronted up and apologised after seeing red during the defeat (Shields Gazette). The Mag reports the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel has since ruled on two incidents from the game (The Mag). Away from the pitch, pundit Simon Jordan has taken aim at the Newcastle fans who booed the team off (Newcastle World).
There's late team news for Saturday's trip to face Fulham, with Shields Gazette reporting Jaissle will be without at least three players through a fresh Premier League ban, plus two more fitness doubts (Shields Gazette). On a brighter note, Chronicle Live reports a boost on the injury front as Mathias Fernandez-Pardo is among a duo welcomed back into contention (Chronicle Live). Dan Burn has also gone public backing the summer signings, insisting he has "no doubt" they'll become "great players" (Shields Gazette), while The Mag has taken a closer look at the minutes played by those eight summer arrivals (The Mag). Elsewhere, Chronicle Live reports five Newcastle players could be on January transfer notice if recruitment plans go ahead (Chronicle Live).
There's plenty of talk about Sean Steur after his cameo against Everton, with Newcastle World and Shields Gazette both suggesting the Dutch midfielder's performance has made a strong case for more game time (Chronicle Live) (Shields Gazette) (Newcastle World).
In the EFL Trophy, now rebranded the Jersey Mike's Trophy, Newcastle's young stars beat League Two's Rotherham United 1-0 away to reach the knockout stages for the first time in eight years (BBC Sport) (The Mag) (Chronicle Live) (Shields Gazette). Kyran Thompson was among the scorers as Newcastle World highlighted his impressive season so far (Newcastle World), while an 18-year-old teased "more to come" after the win and a first-team call-up (Shields Gazette), and under-21s lead coach Robbie Stockdale praised his side's response amid a difficult spell for the first team (Chronicle Live) (Shields Gazette). Shields Gazette also reports a highly-rated academy prospect has earned a shock international call-up (Shields Gazette).
In the women's game, The Mag reports Newcastle United Women picked up their first League Cup win of the season, putting Sunderland to the sword after three defeats in the group so far (The Mag).
Finally, former Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin has been fined following his red card for an obscene gesture during an MLS match (The Sun), and ahead of the festive season, a new Christmas bar featuring Home Alone-themed cocktails is set to open on Grey Street on 12 November, the same night as the city's Christmas lights switch-on (Northern Echo).
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