The NUFC Blogcast

Derby 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.--------------JOIN OUR PATREON for so much moreFollow us on Twitter/X @nufcblogcastPlease consider giving us a good review if you enjoy what you hear!See all our episodes here - https://shows.acast.com/nufcblogcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Joulu 1h

A 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.--------------JOIN OUR PATREON for so much moreFollow us on Twitter/X @nufcblogcastPlease consider giving us a good review if you enjoy what you hear!See all our episodes here - https://shows.acast.com/nufcblogcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Joulu 49min

A turning point? - Huge Everton win, Spurs preview and selection dilemmas--------------JOIN OUR PATREON for so much moreFollow us on Twitter/X @nufcblogcastPlease consider giving us a good review if you enjoy what you hear!See all our episodes here - https://shows.acast.com/nufcblogcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Joulu 45min

Biggest 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.--------------JOIN OUR PATREON for so much moreFollow us on Twitter/X @nufcblogcastPlease consider giving us a good review if you enjoy what you hear!See all our episodes here - https://shows.acast.com/nufcblogcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Marras 47min

Howe'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.--------------JOIN OUR PATREON for so much moreFollow us on Twitter/X @nufcblogcastPlease consider giving us a good review if you enjoy what you hear!See all our episodes here - https://shows.acast.com/nufcblogcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Marras 1h 13min

We 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.--------------JOIN OUR PATREON for so much moreFollow us on Twitter/X @nufcblogcastPlease consider giving us a good review if you enjoy what you hear!See all our episodes here - https://shows.acast.com/nufcblogcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Marras 58min

Newcastle vs Spurs, Saturday's vital win and Howe's biggest issueBruno to the rescue! We break down Newcastle’s dramatic 2-1 win over Fulham, why the performance still wasn’t vintage, and how Osula's explosive cameo changed the game. We dig into Bruno’s advanced role and goal output, Malik Thiaw’s consistency, and Elanga’s confidence dip. Then it’s Spurs in the Carabao Cup: form check, key battles, predicted XI dilemmas, and score predictions. Plus: poll of the week results (why West Ham away feels massive), listener Q&A on top four hopes, optimal XI, January needs, and the latest on NUFC Women after Becky Langley’s exit. We wrap with a quiz: name the ex-Mag who also played for Spurs, Sunderland, and Galatasaray.--------------JOIN OUR PATREON for so much moreFollow us on Twitter/X @nufcblogcastPlease consider giving us a good review if you enjoy what you hear!See all our episodes here - https://shows.acast.com/nufcblogcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Loka 1h

Benfica preview, Brighton blow and what’s going wrong at Newcastle?BRIGHTON REVIEW•⁠ ⁠Thoughts on game•⁠ ⁠Positives/negatives•⁠ ⁠Winner & loser•⁠ ⁠What’s going wrong? Poll of the weekTwitter Qs BENFICA PREVIEW•⁠ ⁠When/where/TV?•⁠ ⁠UCL so far•⁠ ⁠First of 3 big home games •⁠ ⁠Mourinho back & Benfica form •⁠ ⁠Team news•⁠ ⁠Predicted XI•⁠ ⁠Key battles •⁠ ⁠Match Prediction--------------JOIN OUR PATREON for so much moreFollow us on Twitter/X @nufcblogcastPlease consider giving us a good review if you enjoy what you hear!See all our episodes here - https://shows.acast.com/nufcblogcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Loka 40min