The NUFC Blogcast

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 Des 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 Des 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Okt 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 Okt 40min

Wilson in, Woltemade puts Isak to shame and Newcastle’s next 10NUFC Broadcast: International Break Roundup, Ross Wilson arrives, and the next 10-game pushEd and Ollie recap a busy international break: Gordon’s graft for England, Bruno’s assists in Brazil’s shock loss to Japan, Woltemade first Germany goal, and Sweden’s woes with Isak under scrutiny. They react to Newcastle appointing Ross Wilson as sporting director, what his “builder, not just recruiter” profile means for Eddie Howe and stability, and fan poll results four years on from the takeover. Listener questions cover Woltemade vs Isak’s profiles, contract priorities (Botman, Tonali, Livramento), potential sales, and the prospect of Premier League games abroad. Olly previews why the next 10 games across league, Champions League, and Carabao could define the season—and revisits favourite post-takeover memories (PSG at St James’).--------------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.

14 Okt 46min