Newcastle Round-Up, Friday 6th November: Shearer Fears Jaissle Could Be Sacked as Pressure Mounts Before Fulham Trip
The big story tonight is the growing pressure on Matthias Jaissle, with Alan Shearer warning there's a "worrying thing" that could see the head coach sacked if performances don't improve, while also criticising the club's recruitment chiefs (TeamTalk). The Sun carries similar comments from Shearer, who feels Jaissle could lose his job next week if Newcastle fail to get a result at Fulham, noting the club paid £9m in compensation to bring him in (The Sun). The Guardian says panic is building among supporters ahead of the Craven Cottage trip, though Jaissle is said to retain the backing of the hierarchy, with the head coach even managing a joke about the "storm" surrounding him (The Guardian). Duncan Ferguson has also sent a "worrying" message after watching his old club take what he called a battering (Chronicle Live), while Shearer was separately said to have gone strong on a Jaissle "mess" following the 1-0 home defeat to Everton (Shields Gazette). Not everyone is as downbeat, though - a Newcastle favourite has given a more balanced verdict on Jaissle while making an ambition claim (Shields Gazette), and Jaissle himself has revealed the message he gave players after the St James' Park crowd made their frustration known with boos (Shields Gazette). Chronicle Live also point out that Jaissle must show his side are addressing one of Eddie Howe's final complaints when they return to the ground where Howe took charge for the last time (Chronicle Live).
Team news ahead of Saturday's game is dominated by fitness worries. Sports Mole have the full injury and suspension picture for both sides ahead of kick-off (Sports Mole). There's also a twist on team selection, with the Shields Gazette reporting Jaissle has dropped his biggest hint yet that Sean Steur could return to the starting line-up (Shields Gazette), while Alan Shearer has separately said he's "seen enough" and wants Jaissle to make a change involving Steur (Newcastle World). Amar Dedic looks set to start despite his bow and arrows controversy, with The Sun suggesting Jaissle's main concern remains getting his strikers firing (The Sun). On that controversy, the Guardian and BBC Sport confirm Dedic is unlikely to face club sanction after being stopped by armed police at a Northumberland beauty spot while holding a bow and arrow (The Guardian) (BBC Sport), with Northumbria Police issuing their own statement on the incident (Shields Gazette).
On the international front, Thomas Tuchel has made his decision on Dan Burn for England's squad, with a Newcastle team-mate also learning his fate for the Three Lions' final two Nations League games (Chronicle Live), though the Shields Gazette note only one Newcastle player has been called up for the Croatia and Spain matches (Shields Gazette). Elsewhere, Matias Fernandez-Pardo has told Belgium boss Mark van Bommel that he "doesn't feel quite right" (The Mag), Will Lankshear is said to be on Newcastle's radar after his form at Middlesbrough, with talkSPORT reporting he's made England's long list (talkSPORT), and Chronicle Live add that Newcastle are also still scouting a £71m midfielder as part of January planning (Chronicle Live). In the women's game, two Magpies have been shortlisted for October's PFA WSL2 award (NewcastleUnited.com), while fans are being asked to vote for Lumsden to win the BWSL2 Player of the Month prize (NewcastleUnited.com).
In transfer talk, TeamTalk report Newcastle could be prepared to sell a star to Arsenal in a world-record deal, but only on one condition (TeamTalk), while Chronicle Live say Anthony Gordon has made a Barcelona U-turn, with a reported plan now on hold just months after his Newcastle move (Chronicle Live). There's also an update on Nick Woltemade, with a verdict given on a possible Newcastle return after he was left out of the Germany squad (Chronicle Live), and Chronicle Live outline Jaissle's "we need" message as the club's thinking for the 2027 window takes shape (Chronicle Live). Elsewhere, Jaissle has made clear his feelings on Lukas Hornicek following an error from the £26million summer signing from Braga (Newcastle World).
On the youth front, there's good news as Tyler Jones returns with a big prediction for his future after an impressive second loan at Dunston UTS (Chronicle Live), Sean Neave has capped a stellar week with an England call-up for Elite League games after scoring his first senior goals (The Mag), two young Magpies have been called up by England Under-18s (The Mag), and Anthony Munda has been named winner of the 2026 Wor Jackie Trophy (The Mag). Goalkeeper Aidan Harris has also spoken about his loan spell at Hebburn Town as he eyes more first-team opportunities (Shields Gazette).
Away from the pitch, Dan Burn has spoken candidly about once crying in a car park before a game as he battled suicidal thoughts (Chronicle Live), and Allan Saint-Maximin has explained why Steve Bruce is the best manager he's played under during his career (The Mag). Ahead of the derby on 6 December, the club have confirmed which Newcastle fans will not be allowed to buy Sunderland tickets (The Mag), while Michael Owen has made an admission about a late-career offer from Sunderland that won't go down well with Newcastle fans (Newcastle World).
Finally, in opinion and build-up pieces, The Mag argue nobody should really be surprised by what this Newcastle side are producing (The Mag), imagine a "parallel universe" line-up at Craven Cottage (The Mag), and ask whether fate is finally delivering a more progressive midfield (The Mag). The Shields Gazette also reflect on five years and £1billion spent, suggesting this current Newcastle squad compares unfavourably to past relegation-threatened sides (Shields Gazette), while The Mag have the latest Premier League form table ahead of the weekend's games (The Mag). NewcastleUnited.com have a pre-match quiz (NewcastleUnited.com) and shared clips of training as the squad prepare for the Fulham trip (NewcastleUnited.com).
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