The NUFC Blogcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

Heartbreak for Howe’s heroes, triple blow, £50m bid and Isak snubA dramatic 3-2 defeat to Liverpool at St. James’ Park leaves us with pride, frustration, and plenty to unpack. Ed (joining from Florida!) and Olly break down the game: the atmosphere, Gordon’s red card, the fightback, and the heartbreak at the death. We run through the positives and negatives, pick our winners and losers, and dig into the latest injury updates on Joelinton, Tonali, and Schär.Of course, the Isak saga rumbles on – what next for him and Newcastle’s striker hunt with just days left in the window? We also discuss VAR’s inconsistencies, fan ticket frustrations, and answer your questions from X and Patreon.Join us for all that, plus the weekly poll results, and the usual mix of ranting, hope, and laughs from life as a Newcastle United fan.--------------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.

Positive signs for striker-less Newcastle? - Villa review, Wissa worry & Ramsey done!A goalless start to the season as Newcastle draw 0-0 at Villa Park – Ed & Olly give their instant reaction, weighing up the positives, the negatives, and naming their winner & loser from the weekend. We also share our opening weekend thoughts across the Premier League before diving into the latest NUFC news: Jacob Ramsey signs on, a fresh Wissa twist in the striker chase, and updates on Frattesi, El Khannouss and Lewis Hall’s U21s return. Plus, we run through your poll results, answer Twitter questions, and round things off with our weekly 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.

The big Newcastle preview! - 2025/26 predictions, summer so far and Aston Villa (A)Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nufcblogcastFantasy league code: q0wq3h🎙 NUFC Blogcast – Season Kick-Off Special! ⚫⚪We’re back with a bumper episode to launch the 25/26 season!First up, we look back at a rollercoaster pre-season — from early struggles to finishing on a real high. We run through the ins & outs of the transfer window and give our take on a summer that left us with big talking points.This week’s Poll of the Week and your Twitter questions set the stage for our 25/26 Predictions:Who will lead the line as our two main strikers?Player of the season?One to watch?Best signing?Surprise package?Who might struggle?And… where will NUFC finish?We also preview Aston Villa (A) — with all the key details:📅 When & where to watch🩺 Latest team news & injury updates💥 Villa’s latest – including a key man ruled out!⚔ Key battles and tactical talking points📋 Our predicted XI & match score predictionPlus — can you beat us on this week’s quiz question?--------------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.

Thiaw on Tyneside, Sela Cup, El Khannouss and Liverpool talent signsThiaw rumours, Sela Cup takeaways, and why El Khannouss is catching our eye. We talk Trippier’s Monaco move, the latest on Isak, Jackson, and Samu, plus Vlachodimos’ departure and a fresh U18 signing. Oh, and don’t forget to join our FPL league – code q0wq3h!--------------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.

🎙️ NEW POD: "Isak theory, Sesk-NO, £80m link and two more leave!"It’s been another lively week in the NUFC universe...•⁠ ⁠Sesko to Man Utd – our 7th transfer rejection of the summer?•⁠ ⁠The latest on Isak – and Olly’s theory that might just explain it all•⁠ ⁠Bid in for Thiaw – is this one legit?•⁠ ⁠Wissa twist? A surprise name back on the radar•⁠ ⁠New midfielder linked – the search continues•⁠ ⁠Sela Cup preview – chance for fringe lads to step up?PLUS:•⁠ ⁠Dubravka out, Vlachodimos out?•⁠ ⁠Your Twitter Qs answered•⁠ ⁠This week’s pollTune in for all that and more with Ed & Olly – follow us @NUFCblogcast and read more at nufcblog.co.uk.--------------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.

Sesko D-day, Howe's power play, centre-back latest and more exitsIn this week's NUFC Blogcast, Ed and Olly deliver a packed transfer round-up as Newcastle's summer window heats up. We break down the latest on Sesko after reports of a big bid, discuss Isak's return and Howe’s message to fans, and look at three new striker links – including Brentford’s Yoane Wissa.Are the club back in for Marc Guehi? We assess the centre-back situation, with whispers of interest resurfacing and a 6ft 5' trialist spotted at the club. Also, what next for Dubravka? And we say goodbye (finally) to Isaac Hayden.Plus, our poll of the week, a look back at the 1-1 draw at Spurs – and the positives Newcastle can take – as the season draws ever closer.--------------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.

Isak bid, striker shortlist, superb Seung-soo & transfer panic!This week, Ed and Olly react to what’s becoming an increasingly concerning summer on Tyneside. We kick things off with the latest on the Isak situation — could Newcastle really lose their star striker, and what’s the truth behind the growing noise?With Benjamin Sesko now likely heading to Man Utd, striker targets like Wissa, Muniz and Larsen are being linked — but are any of them good enough, and why are we still scrambling for signings in early August?There’s finally some positive news as Aaron Ramsdale edges closer to a move, but the squad remains worryingly short with a centre-back and midfielder still badly needed. We discuss how this window is threatening to turn disastrous unless key gaps are addressed — fast.We also reflect on the 1-0 defeat to the K-League XI and provide injury updates on Willock, Botman and Hall, as Cordero heads out on loan. With just three pre-season games left and new leadership expected in the boardroom, time is running out to fix this.Plus, we answer your Twitter questions and reveal the results of our poll of the week.🎧 A critical episode in a crucial summer for NUFC — don’t miss it.--------------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.