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The good, bad and ugly from Newcastle’s first five games of 2026/27

The international break has come at a good time for Newcastle United, as we can take a breath and try to get players back fit for the resumption of the Premier League.

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Only here for the Anthony Barry half time interview. I’ll be gutted if it doesn’t happen.

Shot map from yesterday is interesting. Seems they were targeting Botman with most shots coming in his zone. Dan Burn probably comes back in when fit. #nufc

Joe Willock needs to start every week. Lad is reborn under Jaissle. Goals have been class, but it’s his increased work rate that’s even more impressive. Busted his gut for the team today, which isn’t something he’s always done in the past and I’m one of his bigger fans. #nufc

Can’t get so down after every bad result. We’ve got a lot to work on, but also, was anyone expecting us to be good already? Beat Hull and it’s been a good start. #nufc

Lots of confirmation bias going on with analysis of Willock this season. People have already decided he’s shit now, so look for the bad stuff. He’s been decent - a bigger goal threat than Wissa. Not a number ten, but he’s doing alright under Jaissle. #nufc

Strange to see Miley getting a lot of stick. Was class for the first two games and now people want him benched. Will be plenty of inconsistency from these young lads, but not sure benching after one poor game will be a good environment for them. #nufc

Big chance before international break to put ourselves into a strong league position. Four points or more would be class. League will be so tight again. It’ll be hard to make ground. #nufc

Lots of headloss over Mike Dean’s comments on a podcast. A bloke who’s always craved being centre of attention being spoken about all over the internet. I would question how true anything he says truly is.

⚫️⚪️ Great piece from @jakejackman.bsky.social on Matias Fernandez-Pardo… 🇧🇪 Career so far 🤩 Style of play 📊 The stats ✍️ Transfer verdict nufcblog.co.uk/why-matias-f... #nufc

Why Matias Fernandez-Pardo is a hugely exciting signing for Newcastle

Matias Fernandez-Pardo has joined Newcastle United on deadline day, in what looks to be the eighth and final senior signing made by the club.

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Nico Gonzalez is the signing of the summer for me. I don't even think that's being too bias. He is a Champions League calibre player, who would be playing for Man City if Pep was still manager. Would have improved every team in this league. Weird he joined us really. Had no right to get him. #nufc

Nick Pope staying shows the lack of interest in him. Shame as I'd like to have seen him go to play. Thought Celtic or Rangers would have been perfect. That being said, if his options were being our third choice keeper or a second choice elsewhere on less money, his decision makes sense. #nufc

One beneficiary of the MFP signing will be Harvey Barnes. Fernandez Pardo will drift over to the left at times, which will create space for Barnes centrally. #nufc

Lewis Hall is a phenomenon. Been class in all three games and has finally stopped giving away penalties. #nufc

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Why Nico Gonzalez could be Matthias Jaissle's missing jigsaw piece

Nico Gonzalez has become our latest summer signing as the rebuild under Matthias Jaissle continues, completing a £50m move from Manchester City.

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It's going to be a fun season with these young lads. They'll make mistakes along the way - Jaouen last night, but we need to give them room to make these and learn from them. Thought his footwork was class. Can see the talent in all of the signings, but some will need longer than others. #nufc

Amar Dedic is a freak. Where did we find him? And why did nobody else want him? #nufc

Nico will be signed in time to play against Tottenham. That’s all that matters. I’d put good money on him being on the pitch before tomorrow’s game. #nufc

Nico Gonzalez is a real ceiling lifter for us. Levels up Jaissle ball with and without the ball. If we even manage to get one more of similar calibre, we could be cooking this season. #nufc

Loved Will Osula’s tenacity off the ball yesterday, even with his knock. His decision making with the ball was much better too. Aye, he has his flaws, but he’s an absolute menace for opposition defenders. #nufc

Lewis Miley is him. What a player. He’s the next one that’s going to break my heart. #nufc

My bio has been my bio since I created an account on here. I’ve always believed in Willock. #nufc

I hate the transfer window with a passion, so delighted the actual football is back. Feel like some people care more about shiny new players and ‘Bombas’ than they do about seeing the lads win at the weekend. #nufc

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Amar Dedic: Style of play, career so far and key stats on Newcastle's new full-back

Amar Dedic becomes the latest new arrival at St James’ Park and the first signing made since the appointment of Matthias Jaissle, with his £29.5m switch from Benfica set to be announced imminently.

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Lots of catastrophising after the pre-season friendlies. Club has already indicated its a year of transition. You don't set out a transition season if you're in a good spot. Coaching staff and players need time, but I'm confident we'll see a positive change over the season. We'll be alright. #nufc

Watching the first half of the community shield before our game, but seeing Bruno in that kit is making me feel sick. Going to be constant reminders across the league of our painful last two summers. Bruno, Isak, Tonali, Anderson, Minteh, Manzambi, Pedro, Sesko. The list goes on. #nufc

I’m feeling a lot more confident about #nufc after some logical thought. It’ll be a transition season for sure and we look massively undercooked right now, but nobody gets relegated in August. I’d expect steady improvement throughout the season. #nufc

Another day for slow Newcastle to get their business done. Hopefully Dedic is sorted out today, but huge worry that we've only signed one player since Howe left. Lots to do. #nufc

I didn’t understand why we wanted Hojbjerg/Palhinha, but it became obvious yesterday. Some experience and positional discipline in that midfield would help massively. Hopefully some progress on signings before the weekend. We can only hope. #nufc

Might be time to go and stare at the sun. #nufc