Chris Waugh

It's a learning experience & the club is still growing, especially at that level. If the same is the case in a few years' time, then that would be alarming, but turning an academy into a top-level operation takes time.

It's complicated, but essentially yes - although they have wanted to win more games. Will likely write about it at some stage after Leverkusen, & speak about it on the pod.

Full-time: Marseille U19s 2-0 #NUFC U19s

A narrow defeat for 10-man #NUFC, in a game of few chances.

Lawrence's side were the better team after the break, but rarely looked like scoring, & were down a man from 67 mins after Munda's red.

5 defeats in 5 UEFA Youth League games.

It's a tough one but I felt I had to take one for the team. May regret it if I return looking like a tomato, mind.

Half-time: Marseille U19s 1-0 #NUFC U19s

Haven't been tons of chances, but #NUFC have had most of the ball, with Marseille keen to use their pace & athleticism in transition.

Said scored only goal, with Marseille attacking at pace, but Munda & Bailey have come close for #NUFC.

No, apparently Marseille are streaming it though but I don't know if there is wider access to that.

Turns out Roman Dowell is actually only 15, my apologies! Turns 16 next week.

☀️ Sunshine over the Stade Francis-Turcan, where Marseille U19s host #NUFC U19s in the UEFA Youth League

❌ No #NUFC fans due to restrictions in place on their trip

⚫⚪ Seung-soo Park, Leo Shahar & Rory Finneran among #NUFC starters. Alfie Seldon & Roman Dowell, both 16, too.

Undoubtedly Bunce's team will have an influence. They're highly trusted.

I genuinely do not know what to expect, but I think it may be wise to rotate a few, Joelinton being one.

Joelinton remains critical to Newcastle’s game plan – and highlights a need for evolution Modern football is a squad game - when will Eddie Howe use more of his regularly?

⚫ On form, Joelinton warranted being dropped 🚪
⚪ But Howe kept faith in his "stronger players" & was rewarded 💪
⚫ Will he rotate in Marseille, or stick w/ tried & tested? 🤔

🇧🇷 Joelinton is still critical to #NUFC's aggressive best - but evolution must start next year:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...

The crucial Tonali/Guimaraes switch that helped Newcastle beat Manchester City After a difficult period, Eddie Howe enjoyed a tactically-successful evening on Saturday

Why Eddie Howe switched Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes in the 2-1 victory against Manchester City, and how it empowered Newcastle's attacking transitions.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...

TheLasses™️ a bit unlucky today; played alright, but Everton showed flashes of quality. 1-3.

Bit of a break now, then Tanya Oxtoby’s first game proper when Southampton come to GIS in December.

That's going to be a priority in 2026. January may come too soon, unless Newcastle can expedite business they'd like to do during the summer, but will focus on it during the off-season.

The three Eddie Howe tweaks that helped Newcastle stun Manchester City Howe will be delighted and relieved with Saturday's win over City, which came about thanks to some bright thinking by him and his coaches

⚫ Flying full-backs change entire complexion 🪽
⚪ Midfield reshuffle - back-to-the-future strategy brings best out of Guimaraes & Joelinton 🇧🇷
⚫ Surprise centre-back call 😯

👀 The 3 tweaks that transformed #NUFC from meek at Brentford to brutally brilliant vs #MCFC:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...

Pod On The Tyne: A show about Newcastle United: PotT Matchday: Man City (h); Urban regeneration Newcastle United returned to Premier League action after the November international break with a host of problems and worries echoing in supporters' memories.The return of our dynamic fullback duo ...

🔲 "Devilment" 👹
🔳 Season's best? 🤔
🔲 Awesome full-backs 🔥
🔳 Tweaks work 🔄
🔲 Howe & Tindall's touchline heart to heart 👀
🔳 @georgecaulkin.bsky.social, Portland watchalong & espresso stout 🍺
🔲 Huge win 🙌

🎧 New free-to-listen Matchday @podonthetyne.bsky.social for #NUFC 2-1 #MCFC:
pod.fo/e/358256

Pod On The Tyne: A show about Newcastle United: PotT Matchday: Man City (h); Urban regeneration Newcastle United returned to Premier League action after the November international break with a host of problems and worries echoing in supporters' memories.The return of our dynamic fullback duo ...

🎙️⚽️🔳Matchday PotT🔳⚽️🎙️
#NUFC 2️⃣ 1️⃣ #MCFC
“Urban regeneration”

🚧 How was it 0-0 at halftime?!
🏹🏹Barnes at the double
👹”Devilment” returns (💩🏠)
🤬Anger management

pod.fo/e/358256

Newcastle 2 Manchester City 1 – How badly does this hurt City’s title bid? Are Newcastle back? Two goals from Harvey Barnes gave Newcastle victory and prevented Pep Guardiola's side from closing the gap on league leaders Arsenal

⚫ Harvey Barnes' brilliant brace ⚽⚽
⚪ Finally Howe beats #MCFC in PL 🙌
⚫ Transformative effect of Hall & Livramento returning 🦁🦁
⚪ Can this massive win alter course of #NUFC's PL campaign? 🔮

📝 #NUFC 2-1 #MCFC analysis: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...

Full-time: #NUFC 2-1 #MCFC

Absolutely massive win for #NUFC. Howe's first over #MCFC in the PL - & it was deserved.

Barnes with the brace, either side of Dias' equaliser, with #NUFC far better in every facet. Full-backs returning was huge.

#NUFC must build on this now.
#NEWMCI

8 minutes of added time.

#NUFC #NEWMCI #MCFC

85: #NUFC double sub - Willock & Elanga replace Woltemade & Barnes.

Looks like Elanga has gone centre-forward & Willock left-wing.

#NEWMCI #NUFC #MCFC

77: Sven Botman comes on for Lewis Hall. Murphy goes to left wing-back. Three man central defence. Botman in the middle.

#NEWMCI #NUFC #MCFC

#NUFC 2-1 #MCFC

Barnes plays the ball to the right to Murphy, the ball is re-centred to Woltemade, he heads to Guimaraes, who nods on to the bar, but Barnes controls & touches it in.

#MCFC adamant Donarumma was fouled. Goal survives VAR offside check, too, & stands.
#NEWMCI

2-1 #NUFC! BARNES again!

#NUFC #MCFC #NEWMCI

#NUFC 1-1 #MCFC

A corner is floated in, #NUFC can't fully clear, Doku re-centres from the right, then it's put in again from the left, falls to Dias, who shoots through bodies, Schar tries to close his legs but it deflects in off the defender.

#NEWMCI

Dias equalises.

#NEWMCI #NUFC #MCFC

#NUFC 1-0 #MCFC

SJP erupts. #NUFC have had some big chances but haven't been able to take them - Barnes finally has, with a lovely finish.

O'Reilly with a weird half-clearance, Joelinton flicks it to Guimaraes, he works it with Barnes, who hits it low into the corner.

#NEWMCI

Goal! Barnes! #NUFC lead.

#NUFC #NEWMCI #MCFC

We're back under way at St James' Park, where the game is goalless.

No changes for either side at the break.

#NUFC #MCFC #NEWMCI

Half-time: #NUFC 0-0 #MCFC

No idea how this game is goalless - both teams have had big chances, with #NUFC having had more.

Woltemade (twice) & Barnes should have scored, & Foden & Haaland too.

Far better from #NUFC, though. Full-backs have made a massive difference.
#NEWMCI