The NUFC Blogcast

Newcastle’s 2025/26 season is over, and this episode is the full post-mortem. We break down Anthony Gordon’s move to Barcelona, hand out our end-of-season awards, name the best and worst signings, pick out the high points and low points of the campaign, and look back at the predictions we made last August. From Bruno’s brilliance to a chaotic transfer window, Sunderland frustration, and a 12th-place finish that fell well short of expectations, this is a proper review of where it all went right, where it all went wrong, and what has to change this summer.--------------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.

Season over! - Same old story at Forest, woeful stats and Howe’s hintNewcastle’s season all but ends at the City Ground. In this episode, Ed and Olly review the 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest, the now-familiar late collapse, and the brutal stats that sum up a frustrating campaign. They also dig into Elliott Anderson’s sting in the tail, Eddie Howe’s comments on Anthony Gordon, the positives from Jacob Ramsey and Harvey Barnes, and what this season should teach the club heading into a huge summer.--------------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.

No more excuses - Newcastle collapse again, mentality fears and Howe’s futureNewcastle’s season may have hit breaking point. After another collapse from a winning position in a 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace, we dig into the familiar failings: late goals, passive second halves, a lack of response, and growing questions over Eddie Howe. With £222m of talent on the bench, European hopes fading fast, and frustration building on and off the pitch, this is a hard look at what’s gone wrong — and what happens next before Bournemouth.--------------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.

Hopkinson's big interview - Howe doubts, summer approach and SJP 'sale' explainedNUFC Blogcast returns during the international break as Ed and Olly dig into CEO Peter (David) Hopkinson’s big interview that’s sent Newcastle Twitter into meltdown. They unpack his non-committal comments on Eddie Howe’s future, what “buy well, sell well” really means for Isak, Tonali, Bruno and Livramento, and how the St James’ Park lease move actually impacts PSR and summer spending. There’s chat on record revenues, the emerging South American wonderkid Johan Martínez, academy progress, and a quick look at the England call-ups and Tenali’s World Cup decider – plus what all this says about the club’s direction before a crucial seven-game run-in.--------------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 huge 1–0 away win at Chelsea, a first clean sheet in two months, and Newcastle’s away form suddenly looks transformed. Ed and Olly break down the Stamford Bridge performance: Gordon thriving as a central striker, a makeshift midfield stepping up without Bruno and Tonali, and a young back four that looks like the future. They dig into Ramsdale’s improvement, the ongoing worries around Wissa, and what the result means for the Premier League table and European hopes. Then it’s all eyes on Barcelona: early kick-off, Barca’s ridiculous home record, Newcastle’s quietly improving away form, predicted XI, score predictions, and a quick-fire quiz on Magpies who’ve scored against Barca.--------------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.

How much will Howe rotate? - Qarabag preview, Man City positives and huge run of home gamesNewcastle were narrowly beaten 2-1 at the Etihad, but this felt very different to the usual trip to Man City. Ed and Ollie break down Newcastle’s most competitive performance there in years, the key refereeing controversies, and what Eddie Howe had to say about the display and brutal schedule after that mammoth Qarabag trip.They dig into the positives (Lewis Hall’s form, Ramsey growing into midfield, centre-backs handling Haaland) and the lingering concerns (Nick Pope’s wobble, Elanga’s end product, Botman’s injuries). There’s a full round-up of the Premier League weekend and what it means for the race for Europe, plus this week’s poll on where Woltemade actually fits in Howe’s system.Finally, the lads look ahead to the Qarabag second leg at St James’ Park: how seriously will Howe take it at 6-1 up, who needs a rest, and which youngsters might get their chance in front of a home European crowd?--------------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.

BRENTFORD REVIEW •⁠ ⁠The lowest moment of the Howe era? •⁠ ⁠Positives/negatives•⁠ ⁠Emotional Howe quotesSPURS PREVIEW •⁠ ⁠When/where/TV•⁠ ⁠A game to save our season? •⁠ ⁠Spurs form / ones to watch•⁠ ⁠Howe quotes this morning•⁠ ⁠Team news•⁠ ⁠Predicted XI•⁠ ⁠Match PredictionPoll of the week, Patreon Questions & a 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.

Newcastle’s season is at a crossroads, and Ed and Olly dive deep into it all. They break down the Aston Villa defeat with full positives-and-negatives (Miley’s emergence, Botman’s resurgence, and a blunt forward line), ask hard questions about Eddie Howe’s tactics and striker isolation, and debate whether this campaign can still be classed as a “success.”They unpack January transfer limbo, PSR confusion after the Isak sale, and the growing injury list with Bruno and Joelinton doubts. Then it’s all eyes on Paris: detailed PSG preview, Champions League permutations (what a win, draw, or defeat actually means), and how Newcastle can approach their biggest away test under Howe with a playoff place already secured.Plus: Patreon questions on FFP, missing out on Europe, and whether Howe’s training-ground plans are translating on matchdays, and a fun quiz on the players who’ve worn both Newcastle and PSG colours.--------------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.

Three in a row? - Palace review, reasons to be positive and Leeds previewNUFC Blogcast kicks off 2026 with back‑to‑back league wins and a much‑needed clean sheet. Ed and Olly review the 2–0 victory over Crystal Palace, dig into what’s changed since the nervy Burnley game, and ask whether this campaign could still become Newcastle’s best season in decades. They rave about Lewis Miley’s record-breaking display at right‑back, Bruno’s knack for big‑moment goals, and Schär and Joelinton’s under‑the‑radar importance, while also addressing ongoing worries on the right wing. There’s a look at the chaotic race for Europe, a fresh approach to Patreon questions (including whether to “sacrifice” the FA Cup and what to do with Miley when Tino returns), plus a full preview of Leeds at St James’ Park—with predicted XI, scorelines, and a Newcastle–Leeds player quiz to finish.--------------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.

Reasons 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.--------------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 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.

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.

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.