Appreciate this might be a bit of a long shot but in a turn of events I’ll be travelling to Leeds for work on Monday afternoon. I was wondering if anyone knew of any away tickets going or could keep me in mind if they hear of any.

Failing that, any pub recommendations in the city centre where I might not be the only Geordie watching?

Ta!

Saw quite a few comments regarding Miley's performance yesterday. He _was_ fucking terrible, granted, and Scott completely bossed the midfield in the first half.

Just wanted to add some context and point out that at Miley's age, Alex Scott was playing for Bristol in the Championship.

He's also being asked to operate on the left side of the pitch this season rather than predominantly right side last season (due in part to some appearances at right back of course).

We've got a potential world beater on our hands, but he's playing in a completely new system surrounded by players he's been with for a month or so. No player is immune to criticism obviously but I think it's important to keep this context in mind.

There really aren't very many 19-21 year olds in the Premier league starting in centre mid and he's going to have shit games every now and then. Mainoo is a year older and can't get consistent playing time. Bergvall's the same age and isn't really playing either. Archie Gray has been poor. I think it's totally fair to say Miley has been better than all of them so far this season.

Big thanks to Aussie Mags in Cheers Bar, Sydney last night. A fabulous mix of people and an amazing atmosphere.

As a wandering Geordie used to watching the game solo at 4am it was great to spend an evening with my tribe. It was like back in the day in The Sov, Tynemouth watching with my pals. The bar doesn't exist now but the spirit lives on.

And big cheers to The Sills (it was on Gary's shirt) for making me feel like family 👋

Scorers:

Subs made:

63'

Pardo (in)

🔄 Newcastle United

Willock (out)

Ramsey (in)

🔄 Newcastle United

L.Miley (out)

76'

Cook (in)

🔄 Bournemouth

Adams (out)

Brooks (in)

🔄 Bournemouth

Kluivert (out)

78'

Steur (in)

🔄 Newcastle United

González (out)

Murphy (in)

🔄 Newcastle United

Elanga (out)

90'

Livramento (in)

🔄 Newcastle United

Hall (out)

96'

Christie (in)

🔄 Newcastle United

Scott (out)

Match stats: (Will be updated every 45 minutes)

8 Shots 17

2 Shots on target 5

58% Possession 42%

422 passes 319

2 Yellow cards 3

0 Red cards 0

1 Offsides 1

Newcastle united 2 - 2 Bournemouth

Scorers:

Subs made:

       63' 

Pardo (in) 🔄 Newcastle United

Willock (out)

Ramsey (in) 🔄 Newcastle United

L.Miley (out)

       76' 

Cook (in) 🔄 Bournemouth

Adams (out)

Brooks (in) 🔄 Bournemouth

Kluivert (out)

       78' 

Steur (in) 🔄 Newcastle United

González (out)

Murphy (in) 🔄 Newcastle United

Elanga (out)

       90' 

Livramento (in) 🔄 Newcastle United

Hall (out)

       96' 

Christie (in) 🔄 Newcastle United

Scott (out)

Match stats: (Will be updated every 45 minutes)

8 Shots 17

2 Shots on target 5

58% Possession 42%

422 passes 319

2 Yellow cards 3

0 Red cards 0

1 Offsides 1

Newcastle United starting XI vs Bournemouth:

Horníček, Dedić, Thiaw, Botman, Hall, González, Miley, Elanga, Willock, Barnes, Wissa

Newcastle United substitutes:

Livramento, Schär, Bamba, Steur, Touré, Fernández-Pardo, Murphy, Ramsey

Bournemouth starting XI vs Newcastle United:

Petrović, Smith, Hill, Silva, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Rayan, Kluivert, Tavernier, Evanilson

Bournemouth substitutes:

Travers, Senesi, Araujo, Huijsen, Cook, Christie, Brooks, Sinisterra, Enes Ünal

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2026/0905/1590421-shearer-was-two-hours-from-being-newcastle-manager/

I’m loving the freshness of the Jaissle tactics. I loved Eddie, but the time was right. He did run out of ideas, but that doesn’t take away his successes.

To me, Jaissle’s system seems to be more 442 than 4231.
The 6 moves into CB position, full backs tuck in with Miley, wingers for width and a 9 and a 10 switch between to keep a dynamic and keep defenders guessing.

This is what is different to Howe’s. He opted for a hybrid 8 system, but the issue with that is it’s too vulnerable to be experimental, a second of confusion and your defence is exposed. This is what happened time and again last season when our MF was tired.

So our line up is fairly clear, but what is a conundrum to me is this number 10 position. Who is the best player for this position? We need a guy that can read the game, press high, carry the ball and interplay, but also spot a gap and run in from a Nico ball.

The candidates:-

4.) Willock. All the attributes, but he’s more of a sub coming on with fresh legs. He’s too inconsistent for a start.

3.) Ramsey. While it is probably his best position, I think he’s more a static 10, or a 10 that swaps wide positions, not the 9.

2.) Wissa. Probably a better 10 than a 9. Destroyed Liverpool’s triple entente of attacking midfielders. Would like to see him against a decent, dedicated 6.

1.) Joelinton. Yes, he’s a midfielder now. But is he really, or was he a good player playing in a Howe system that needed a particular pressing/ physical presence?

I think Joelinton, injuries and pace permitting could be incredible. He’s can deploy the physical high press that won him the love under Howe, but he is adept at pushing up and occasionally gets goals from a through ball. He’s a little inconsistent but now and then I’ve seen him deploy a wonderful first touch.

Imagine him with a pacey 9, Osula or Pardo, with Elanga too bombing down the right. He’s not a playmaker type 10, not an Odegaard, and for certain games I think Wissa would be better. But for big games at SJP, seeing Joe unleash his physicality against defenders, opening gaps for pace, or crunching a fancy 6 to pieces. Fucking bring it on.

What do you think? Does he still have the form and fitness for this? Or should we still be thinking about that perfect 10 that complements the progression of our youthful side?

Stadium 🏟: SJP

Kick off time ⚽️: Saturday | 12:30

Last encounters

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St Cal Wilson's Hospital 🏥

(Players who could miss the match via injury or other means)

Newcastle United:

Livramento (Calf injury) - Doubt for the game however there is a chance he could be on the bench

Joelinton (Groin injury) - Will be out until early September

Burn (Ankle injury) - Will be out until early October or earlier

Osula (Ankle injury) - Will be out Possibly until early October

*Bournemouth: *

Araujo (Thigh injury) - Will be out until late November

Kroupi (Foot injury) - Will be out early November

Adli (Calf injury) - Will be out until late September

Milosavljevic (Knee injury) - Unknown how long he will be out for

Predicted Lineup

Newcastle United lineup vs Bournemouth:

Hornicek; Dedic, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Willock, Gonzalez, Miley; Elanga, Wissa, Barnes

Bournemouth predicted lineup vs Newcastle United:

Petrovic; Smith, Hill, Silva, Truffert; Cook, Scott; Rayan, Kluivert, Tavernier; Evalinson

Photo of Nico snapping Bruno included in his farewell post to Many City 😄

It's like the start of a fanfic