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32. Reasons to be hopeful despite dropped points? - Boxing Day preview, a good time to play Man Utd and injury latest
55:26||Season 3, Ep. 32Reasons to be hopeful despite dropped points? - Boxing Day preview, a good time to play Man Utd and injury latestNUFC Blogcast returns as Ed and Ollie dissect Newcastle’s 2–2 draw with Chelsea at St James’ Park – a game that somehow managed to sum up the entire season in 90 minutes. They break down a brilliant first half, another lead thrown away, and the controversial penalty that never was, plus what it all says about Eddie Howe’s side heading into the new year.The lads pick out the big performances from Nick Woltemade, Lewis Hall, Lewis Miley, Anthony Gordon and more, and ask what’s going wrong with Newcastle’s mentality, clean sheets, and game management from winning positions. There’s chat on Nick Pope vs Ramsdale, whether a season with a trophy but a bottom-half finish would count as a success, and how worried to be about Elanga’s form.Then it’s onto Boxing Day at Old Trafford: a full preview of Man United v Newcastle, including injuries, key battles, why this might be the perfect time to play them, likely line-up, and Ollie’s score prediction. Plus some festive Patreon questions – including Secret Santa for Bruno and Jason Tindall.
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31. Derby day disgrace - Absolutely pathetic from Newcastle United
01:00:27||Season 3, Ep. 31Derby day disgrace - Absolutely pathetic from Newcastle UnitedA derby disaster for Newcastle United. Ed and Ollie relive a grim 1–0 defeat at the Stadium of Light and ask if this is the lowest point of the Eddie Howe era. They pick apart a limp, lifeless display with no derby basics – no intensity, no fight, and virtually no goal threat – and question team selection, tactics, and the mentality away from home.They dissect Howe’s post‑match comments, the growing identity crisis in this Newcastle side, and whether he still knows his best XI. Then attention turns to Wednesday night under the lights at St James’ Park: a Carabao Cup quarter-final against Fulham. How dangerous are Marco Silva’s side, what changes should Howe make, and what would another bad result mean for the season?All that, plus a look at the wider trajectory of the Howe project – and a quick NUFC/Fulham defenders quiz to (slightly) lighten the mood.
30. A huge week ahead! - Champions League returns, the good/bad vs Burnley and Leverkusen preview
49:17||Season 3, Ep. 30A huge week ahead! - Champions League returns, the good/bad vs Burnley and Leverkusen previewNewcastle got the three points against Burnley, but it wasn’t pretty. In this episode, we break down a strangely flat 2–0 home win that felt more like a training session than a Premier League game — and look at how close it came to unraveling at the end.We discuss:Why the Burnley performance felt so lifeless despite the resultGordon’s growing confidence, Willock vs. Ramsey, and early signs (good and bad) from ElangaWorries over Ramsdale from crosses and Schär’s drop-offWhere Newcastle sit in the league table after a quietly strong run (10 points from 12)Then we turn to Europe:Full Bayer Leverkusen preview: form, key threats, and how Newcastle should set upWhat the new Champions League format and current standings mean for NUFCPredicted XI, rotation dilemmas before the Derby, and score predictionsPlus: poll of the week (would you take two draws vs Leverkusen and Sunderland?), Patreon questions on Liverpool’s wobble, centre-back combos, and Botman’s future, and a quick quiz throwback to our last trip to Leverkusen in 2003.
29. A turning point? - Huge Everton win, Spurs preview and selection dilemmas
45:29||Season 3, Ep. 29A turning point? - Huge Everton win, Spurs preview and selection dilemmas
28. Biggest win of the season, the full-back effect and Marseille preview!
47:44||Season 3, Ep. 28Biggest win of the season, the full-back effect and Marseille preview!Newcastle United are back? We break down the 2-1 win over Man City at St James’ Park: Hall and Livramento transform the flanks, Barnes bags a brace, Pope and Malik Thiaw shut the door on Haaland, and the Eddie Howe debate cools. We balance the big positives with a few caveats (missed chances, energy drain, striker depth), check the league table reality, and set up a spicy Champions League trip to Marseille - form guide, key threats (Greenwood, Auba), and selection dilemmas (Hall minutes, Trippier fitness, Gordon’s return). Plus: fan poll results on season priorities, winger pecking order, and some quick-fire listener questions. Predictions included.
27. Howe's toughest test? - Brentford shocker, worrying signs and what next for Newcastle
01:13:02||Season 3, Ep. 27Howe's toughest test? - Brentford shocker, worrying signs and what next for NewcastleWe dissect another painful away collapse at Brentford: early lead, technical errors, soft defending, and the Dan Burn red-card decision. Are NUFC losing their identity, and can the international break reset things? We cover positives (few), mounting negatives (many), Howe’s post-match quotes, Nick Pope’s wobble vs. Ramsdale calls, Botman’s dip, and why Hall/Tino could be crucial. Poll results on Howe’s future, listener Q&A on loyalty, late transfers, and squad burnout, plus the road ahead: Man City, Marseille, Everton, Spurs, Burnley, Leverkusen, and the looming derby.
26. Worst performance of the Howe era? - West Ham horror show, what's going wrong and Athletic Bilbao preview
58:17||Season 3, Ep. 26We dissect Newcastle’s dismal 3-1 defeat at West Ham—what went wrong, Eddie Howe’s stark post-match comments, and the worrying away form. We tackle listener questions on game management, Gordon vs Barnes, the left-back dilemma, and whether Pope or Ramsdale should start. Then we preview Athletic Bilbao: TV details, form and danger men, likely XI, and predictions. Plus, we end with a Spanish Magpies quiz.