Newcastle Round-Up, Monday 9th November: Jaissle Plays Down Tactics Row as Murphy and Steur Take Centre Stage After Fulham Draw
Plenty to pick through after Newcastle's 1-1 draw at Fulham on Saturday, with the main talking point being the fallout from Matthias Jaissle's post-Everton comments. Jaissle has since explained that his criticism of the players was lost in translation, insisting there is no real tactics row in the camp (Chronicle Live). Jacob Murphy was keen to stress that the players "executed the game-plan brilliantly" at Craven Cottage, pushing back on the idea that there's a rift over Jaissle's approach (Northern Echo). Murphy also gave his view on what Jaissle's "vertical football" should actually look like in practice (Chronicle Live), though his post-match comments and goal celebration have left supporters divided, according to Shields Gazette (Shields Gazette). Alan Shearer, meanwhile, says he had to choose his words carefully after what he saw at Fulham (Chronicle Live), and has doubled down on his view that Newcastle are in for an underwhelming season following Murphy's strike, admitting he could lose his rag (Shields Gazette).
Sean Steur was a notable positive from the game, starting alongside Nico Gonzalez in midfield for the first time this season and giving an honest assessment that Newcastle "deserved more" from the game, with Jaissle apparently doing a U-turn on his involvement (Newcastle World). Steur played 75 minutes before his withdrawal, which Shields Gazette explained was down to a scare rather than anything more serious (Shields Gazette), and one moment from his display caused a frenzy on social media as he repaid the faith shown in him (Chronicle Live). Goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek also opened up on the less enjoyable side of his job, making a "not nice" claim after a difficult night against Everton followed by his Fulham heroics (Chronicle Live) (Shields Gazette).
There was also late drama and VAR controversy, with Dan Burn's opening goal at Fulham ruled out and an "expert" verdict on the decision leaving fans asking "isn't it?" in disbelief (Newcastle World). Jaissle has been looking into the "critical 179 seconds" during which Newcastle let their lead slip having been seconds from victory (Chronicle Live). Elsewhere, Amar Dedic saw the funny side of a police incident ahead of the game, with Jaissle responding light-heartedly to it (Newcastle World), while Jaissle himself could be in line for a touchline ban following his yellow card at Craven Cottage, albeit on one condition (Newcastle World). Troy Deeney declared himself left "unbelievable" by events at Fulham as part of his weekend verdict (The Mag).
On the injury and international front, Dan Burn has received a shock England call-up, drafted into the squad for the games against Croatia and Spain after Marc Guehi withdrew with a hip injury (BBC Sport) (Shields Gazette) (Chronicle Live). There's also an update on Tino Livramento, with the "true extent" of his 2026 nightmare revealed after three separate injury blows, with Newcastle hoping he'll be fit and firing again once the international break ends (Chronicle Live). A wider look at where all of Newcastle's international contingent will be in action over the coming fortnight has also been published, including a shock Brazil call and play-off drama for others (Chronicle Live).
In transfer and club news, Newcastle have reportedly joined Tottenham in monitoring AC Milan's Koni De Winter as a possible defensive option (TeamTalk). Nick Woltemade continues to be a subject of discussion in Italy after scoring his first Serie A goal for Juventus, with Chronicle Live reporting fresh contact from Jaissle despite his long-term future remaining unclear (Chronicle Live), while the Italian media apparently still can't be pleased by him despite that goal (Shields Gazette). Away from the first team, Newcastle United Women have confirmed the appointment of Sarah Lowden as their new Academy Manager (NewcastleUnited.com).
Finally, former Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon was on the end of criticism from Barcelona boss Hansi Flick after being substituted and getting involved in a touchline clash (Chronicle Live), while ex-Magpies favourite Allan Saint-Maximin has made a blunt admission about his career, saying bluntly "they don't like me" (Shields Gazette). On the managerial merry-go-round, former Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has turned down an approach from Crystal Palace while remaining on his career break, with Manchester United still said to be keen on him (The Sun) (Chronicle Live).
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