Worst performance of the Howe era? - West Ham horror show, what's going wrong and Athletic Bilbao preview

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.

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.

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.

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.

A perfect week? - Big win vs Forest, brilliant stats and injury latestFOREST REVIEW•⁠ ⁠Thoughts on game (5 mins to start)•⁠ ⁠Positives/negatives•⁠ ⁠Winner & loser•⁠ ⁠Impressive stats Injury latest: Hall blow & Ramsey boostPoll of week, Twitter questions & FYI Man--------------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.

A nightmare day at St James' Park, Livramento latest and Union SG previewNewcastle’s trip to Arsenal ended in heartbreak, with two late goals, VAR drama and a worrying injury to Tino Livramento leaving us gutted. On this week’s NUFC Blogcast, Ed and Olly pick through a cruel defeat – the positives (including another Woltemade header and Malick Thiaw’s standout display), the negatives (Pope’s late mistake, Gordon’s struggles, game management), and the sheer frustration of VAR.We also look ahead to a massive week: Union SG away in the Champions League followed by Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Can Howe’s men find their attacking spark and bounce back?All that plus poll of the week, Twitter questions, and the return of FYI Man.--------------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.

The good, bad and ugly from Bournemouth + Newcastle vs Bradford previewBOURNEMOUTH REVIEW•⁠ ⁠Thoughts on game•⁠ ⁠Positives/negatives•⁠ ⁠Woltemade penalty? Thiaw lucky•⁠ ⁠Winner & loser•⁠ ⁠A few statsBRADFORD PREVIEW•⁠ ⁠When/where/TV?•⁠ ⁠Cup defence begins!•⁠ ⁠Bradford flying!•⁠ ⁠Team news•⁠ ⁠Predicted XI / Ones to watch•⁠ ⁠Match PredictionPoll of the week, Twitter questions and FYI man--------------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.

Barcelona preview, big Wolves win, early team news and predictionsWOLVES REVIEW•⁠ ⁠Thoughts / feelings•⁠ ⁠Positives/negatives•⁠ ⁠Strong early statsUCL PREVIEW•⁠ ⁠8 games (4 home, 4 away)•⁠ ⁠New format; how it works •⁠ ⁠Tough schedule begins!(18 days, 6 games!)POLL OF WEEKTWITTER QBARCELONA PREVIEW•⁠ ⁠When/where/TV?•⁠ ⁠Special night awaits!•⁠ ⁠Incredible Barca form!•⁠ ⁠Team news - Barca blow / NUFC boost!•⁠ ⁠Predicted XI•⁠ ⁠Where could it be won & lost / Key battles•⁠ ⁠One to watch •⁠ ⁠Match PredictionFYI Man!--------------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.

Woltemade watch, three Mags score, new CEO quotes and what next?Ed & Olly are back through the international-break haze to talk Newcastle United’s new CEO, David Hopkinson — what his Real Madrid/MSG background means, and why the stadium decision isn’t as simple as it sounds. We reveal results from our listener poll on his first priority (Sporting Director leads), and why contracts & training ground still matter now.On the pitch (sort of): Woltemade Watch — mixed Germany outings but an assist and plenty to build on; Bruno scores for Brazil; Wissa scores & assists; Elanga nets for Sweden; three Magpies feature for England. We also salute NUFC Women, off to a winning start at Nottingham Forest.Listener questions: could Elliot Anderson return one day (and at what price)? Which nearly-signing do we still lose sleep over (hi, Modrić)? Who’s under the most pressure — Woltemade, Wissa or Elanga?We finish with a 1997 quiz throwback: three Newcastle players for England in the same game… remember them?Patreon note: join via the website (not Apple) to avoid their extra fee. Wolves preview drops there later this week.--------------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.

A mad 19 hours: Wissa, Isak, loans and £30m shock - Summer review after deadline dayThe window is shut and we’ve got a lot to unpack. In this bumper episode we take you through a mad Deadline Day: the final word on Isak, Wissa through the door, the Osula shock that never was, two loan deals, and the big moves elsewhere.Then it’s time for our summer review: eight signings in, 15 departures, a tough start, a mixed middle, and a strong finish — was it a successful window? We answer your poll of the week, dive into Twitter questions, and reflect on what it all means for Eddie Howe’s squad.Finally, we turn to Leeds 0–0: two points dropped, positives and negatives, our winner and loser of the week, and a look ahead to Wolves after the break. Oh — and there’s a new competition plus the quiz question to round things off.--------------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.