Pod On The Tyne - A show about Newcastle United: Recent Episodes
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Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's George Caulkin and Chris Waugh to bring you behind the scenes at the most certifiable football club in the Premier League... Newcastle United. Subscribe for big-name interviews, unrivalled insight and copious amounts of hysterical laughter.
George Caulkin and Chris Waugh join Taylor Payne for our second show of the September International Break with Jacob Whitehead incapacitated after a slight pace misjudgement in the baking North East weather on Sunday's Great North Run. There's no room for error for Eddie Howe, aka the man in black, as he readies his men for a gigantic week with crucial Premier League fixtures sandwiching a midweek trip to Milan in the Champions League. NUFC's Women have been, necessarily, flawless so far this season. We've a report on their victory over Stoke City as a storm broke over Kingston Park, an update on Saudi Arabia's friendly games at St James's Park (a mis-step?), and a glimpse at the new Stack Fan Zone below the Gallowgate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's the morning after the terrible night before and Taylor Payne, George Caulkin, and Chris Waugh have still got that frightening feeling, the haunting memories of late losses to Liverpool in games we should have won. So, how did it happen, do the Reds really have the wood over Newcastle, and will it always be this way or is it simply that Eddie Howe's team has not yet reached that stage of their development? Brighton next, who we have a mixed record against, a few transfer tidbits plus news of a good opening win for the lasses and an Athletic Live Room this Thursday for the Champions League draw.
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Taylor Payne hosts your favourite Newcastle United podcast with The Athletic's Chris Waugh and Jacob Whitehead. Unfortunately, George Caulkin was forced to withdraw at the 11th hour with an oppressive work schedule, so we have been forced to take drastic measures! The signing of Lewis Hall was confirmed this week, and that may conclude the acquisitions to Eddie Howe's squad in this window. A versatile operator, Hall is the second Chelsea Academy graduate to arrive in August. Onto the Liverpool game, and tensions have arisen this week with fans not over the moon about ticketing decisions and Bruno Guimaraes responding angrily to a tweet about the Manchester City game. Let's hope we're all United come Sunday.
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Taylor Payne gets into the nitty gritty of Newcastle's 1-0 defeat at Manchester City with Jacob Whitehead and Chris Waugh. Were Eddie's men under-par or was it simply a case of being out-passed and out-thought by the best in the business? Still, at least they got their game on! Serious disappointment for Becky Langley and the women's team. Meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp wants to speak to the manager again. Will Macallister be available at SJP on Sunday? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor Payne, George Caulkin, and Jacob Whitehead are bringing a little extra intensity to this, our third ever Thursday edition. There's great news from the Alan Shearer Foundation who opened their newly renovated outdoor space thanks to a donation from the Newcastle United Supporters Trust. Meanwhile, Chelsea left-back Lewis Hall looks like he might become the club's latest addition; Jacob gives us the rundown on his abilities. We also talk to summer arrival Amber-Keegan Stobbs about the upcoming season opener for the women's team and look ahead to the men's game at Manchester City on Saturday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Athletic's Chris Waugh and Jacob Whitehead join Taylor Payne to review Newcastle United's magnificent 5-1 victory over Aston Villa on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season. Sandro Tonali wasted no time getting on the scoresheet as he took to English football like an anatra to acqua, and Eddie Howe's midfield looks to have an added dimension with the Italian joining Bruno and Joelinton in the engine room. Alexander Isak was another of several standout performances with two for him, and Harvey Barnes got an assist and a goal in just 22 minutes on his competitive debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's the dawn of the new Premier League season but you find Taylor Payne, George Caulkin, and Chris Waugh in a state of disarray, so much so that we can't even get through the apology for the last episode's disastrous start! We're supposed to be making our predictions for the season to come with contributions from Twitter, but George barely predicts anything and Chris (deliberately?) answers an entirely different question from the one Taylor asks him. Onto the opening day fixture against Villa then, and it's our idea of Eddie Howe's first line-up... or is it the team we want to see... or maybe a bit of both. Frankly, it's a minor miracle you're even listening to this at all (hopefully you are). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor Payne looks back at the last weekend of pre-season action for Eddie Howe's men with George Caulkin and Chris Waugh. Newcastle raised the Sela Cup on Sunday after wins against Fiorentina and Villareal but, with new signings Harvey Barnes and Sandro Tonali on the pitch, and Tino Livramento in the stands, the primary goal was integration. A positive win for Becky Langley's NUFC Women rounded off the weekend nicely, and everything feels good going into the new season... not that you'd know it listening to George. Thanks also to everyone who bought tickets to our live show on October 12th at Gosforth Civic Theatre. That event is now SOLD OUT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor Payne, George Caulkin, and Chris Waugh make history with the inaugural Thursday edition of The Athletic's Newcastle United podcast, but it looks like breaking news will still ruin our recordings with a deal for Tino Livramento announced, honestly, ten minutes after we finished talking. The highly-rated Southampton fullback looks to be a long-term project as he recovers from a knee injury, and it just so happens that we are looking at Eddie Howe's defensive options today. We also examine the ticketing controversy earlier in the week and George looks back on the New Jersey leg of his US trip before the Sela Cup rounds off our pre-season this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pod on the Tyne returns for the 2023/24 season with Taylor Payne, a jet-lagged George Caulkin, and Chris Waugh holding the fort while Jacob Whitehead sticks another shrimp on the barbie down under, mate. There's so much to catch up on, it's a good thing the show will now be coming to you twice a week! But, in this episode we hear all about George's escapades in the US, including a tailgate party and a long overdue chat with Shay Given. There's so much excitement in the air, it's a great time to announce our first ever live show at the Gosforth Civic Theatre on 12th October. Get your tickets here: https://www.gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk/pod-on-the-tyne-live-2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Athletic has just launched its brand new, daily 10 minute podcast for all those people who are just too busy in the mornings for anything longer. It’s called The Daily Football Briefing and will bring you right up to speed with the biggest stories from the night before and what to expect from the day ahead. Missed a big transfer story? David Ornstein will have you covered. What’s the latest about that club’s takeover saga? Matt Slater will have the latest. What’s Lionel Messi getting up to in MLS? Our American experts will know best. It’s your essential guide to the biggest stories in football - all wrapped up before you’ve finished your first cup of coffee. Follow and subscribe to The Athletic’s Daily Football Briefing for free wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Newcastle United beat Chelsea 1-0 at St James's Park; they were good value for that win, restricting a visibly frustrated opposition to breadcrumbs, and they go into the World Cup break third (THIRD!) in the Premier League. We review the latest dominant performance from Eddie Howe's sh*thousing Mags and a remarkable season so far. We also hear from a proud Tower of a Blyth Man, Dan Burn, and field your questions and comments before our own World Cup hiatus. Produced by Ollie Bellwood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Newcastle United progressed to the last 16 round of the Carabao Cup, albeit playing in less impressive fashion than we're used to in this remarkable season. Understandable, perhaps, given seven changes from the last league match, but the team are through and won a penalty shoot-out at St James' Park for the first time in competitive fixtures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It wasn't Newcastle's best performance of the season so far, but they were "ruthlessly efficient" in front of goal and ran out easy winners at Southampton. It's a mark of significant progress, since Eddie Howe took charge a year ago, that such a win could be viewed as routine. With two games to go until the World Cup break, the club is in rude health. Meanwhile, we're just rude, especially to Chris. Produced by Ollie Bellwood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fresh from the 4-0 battering of Aston Villa, Taylor Payne and Athletic duo George Caulkin and Chris Waugh are here for another joy-filled edition of Pod On The Tyne, and the three of them are pinching themselves that - with a third of the season now gone - the Toon are sitting comfortably in fourth, eight points ahead of Liverpool, and with the meanest defence in the Premier League. So, dare we start to dream of a first European adventure in a decade? Gareth Southgate and Brazil manager Tite were in attendance at St James' on Saturday to cast their eyes over, amongst others, Callum Wilson and Joelinton. Will they be heading out to Qatar in three weeks' time - and if they do go, what will be the knock-on effects for the second half of the season? Finally, we talk about Newcastle's women's team, for whom Katie Barker scored an absolute belter in the final minute against Barnsley to take the side up to second.
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On a soaking wet Sunday afternoon in North London, Eddie Howe masterminded a 2-1 victory over Spurs built on a titanic team effort. An uncontroversial goal from Callum Wilson and yet another great strike from Miguel Almiron helped, of course, but Newcastle dominated every area of the pitch with dynamic new signings and massively improved squad players. Produced by Ollie Bellwood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A goalless draw at Old Trafford saw Newcastle go out on their own as the Premier League's tightest defence. Fabian Schar played a crucial role but the whole back four, and keeper Nick Pope, were superb. Approaching the game Newcastle's CEO, Darren Eales, and Sporting Director Dan Ashworth entertained a press pool and outlined some of the finer details in the club's plans. Produced by Ollie Bellwood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Miggy Almiron was on the scoresheet again as Newcastle coasted to victory against Brentford, but Bruno Guimaraes was the star of the day with two goals for him as he ran the show. We examine both players in depth, and Newcastle's overall improvement, with football statistician Kevin Lawson. Or was he? Our very own George Caulkin finally had his name up in lights as part of an elaborate pre-match display by Wor Flags celebrating the anniversay of the takeover. Still, at least it wasn't his face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No apologies for a bumper edition this week, with the anniversary of the takeover at the forefront of our minds despite a huge win at Fulham over the weekend. Chris and Taylor review the match, George joins for a pre-recorded assessment of the club's progress, and Oli Kay tells us how Newcastle United are viewed in Saudi Arabia after his fact-finding trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Newcastle had hoped to get a few injury problems resolved during the international break; unfortunately, it seems they've picked up a few more issues instead. Can they get three points at Craven Cottage with a depleted strike-force? They'd love to have former no. 9 Aleksandr Mitrovic, who has already scored six times in the Premier League this season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast with Senior Writer George Caulkin and club correspondent Chris Waugh. Newly promoted Bournemouth came to St James's Park with a predictable gameplan, but Eddie Howe's Newcastle side were unable to break down the low block despite having the lion's share of possession. We examine our own frustration and try to figure out if it's justified. It was a similar story for Newcastle's women at Kingston Park, Chorley providing a stumbling block one again. There's an international break for the men now, with the real prospect of Nick Pope starting in goal for England, and we should at least one important attacking player back to face Fulham in October. Important Note: no Georges were harmed in the making of this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast alongside The Athletic's George Caulkin and Chris Waugh.
Ten months since he arrived at Newcastle and ahead of his former club's visit to St James' Park on Saturday, we're focusing this week on Eddie Howe. Steady Eddie's turned around performances and results, fostered an 'us against them' mentality, and readily admits that he's fallen in love with the place. What a guy. Ahmed Shooble, The Athletic's Bournemouth reporter, joins us to discuss how Eddie's developed as a coach and what we can expect from the game this weekend.
Plus, we've only gone and signed Loris Karius on a short term deal! Can Eddie's powers of redemption work on a keepr whose career has been defined by two horrendous errors in a Champions League final? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast with Senior Writer (and VERY secret agent) George Caulkin, and club correspondent Chris Waugh. As much as we didn't want to, we had to talk about the Video Assistant Referee. On a dismal weekend for match officials we were deprived of a much-desired three points against Palace and there were similar problems for the women's team. With tensions running high, even the prospect of a Sam Fender gig at St James's Park wasn't enough to prevent a minor podcast falling out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast with Senior Writer George Caulkin and club correspondent Chris Waugh. The transfer deadline has passed with no significant last-minute incomings. Are the Premier League's "higher ups" starting to play hardball with us in the market? Of course, just a week ago the club broke their record transfer fee to bring in Swedish striker Alexander Isak, and he showed real quality on debut at Anfield (there was a bit of hardball on show there, as well, apparently...). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor Payne DOESN'T host your go-to Newcastle United podcast, so you're stuck with Senior Writer George Caulkin and club correspondent Chris Waugh. They are still unbeaten in the Premier League, but Newcastle are feeling the effects of a bruising few days, so wd welcome the news of a club record signing in Real Sociedad forward Alexander Isak. Becky Langley's women's team are also unbeaten and George spoke to the now-full-time manager about her hopes for this season now they are formally integrated into the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast with Senior Writer George Caulkin, club correspondent Chris Waugh, and special guest Lynsey Hipgrave. Eddie Howe's Mags took the game to Premier League title-holders Manchester City at St James's Park on Sunday and they very nearly came away with all three points. After the magical victory over Arsenal, the bar has been raised again, so it's a great time to reflect on how far the team has come, especially in the esteemed company of BT Sport's new lead football presenter Lynsey Hipgrave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast with Senior Writer George Caulkin, club correspondent Chris Waugh, and special guest Steve Stone. George made his annual pilgrimage to Brighton as Chris sunned himself on the Costa del... Carlisle? Anyway, this was certainly the club's best performance, and result, at the Amex Stadium in a good long while. And late last week we took the opportunity to catch up with former Nottingham Forest, Villa, and England winger Steve Stone. A schoolmate of Gazza's while growing up in Gateshead, he never played for the Toon but held a coaching post during Alan Pardew's tenure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and Senior Writer George Caulkin. Wor Flags did it again, and the team dismissed Nottingham Forest in convincing fashion amid jubilant scenes at St James's Park. George has been scurrying around behind the scenes and this week he bore the fruits of his labour, documenting 24 hours in the lives of the people who make match-day such a special event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor Payne hosts a special edition of your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh, Senior Writer George Caulkin, and True Faith's Charlotte Robson. It's the eve of the 2022/23 season, and we're all uncharacteristically excited about the team's prospects. There are so many questions to answer: where will we finish, who is next in line for Howe-ification, and can Dan Burn carry Ryan Fraser in a papoose? We also have an update on transfer activity, which has seemingly been restoked, and a word from Matt Ritchie on the sense of achievement he feels as he reflects on his time at Newcastle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh, Senior Writer George Caulkin, and North American football writer Felipe Cardenas. Felipe returns to the podcast to tell us a bit more about Darren Eales, NUFC's new CEO and former President of MLS franchise Atlanta Utd. Eales was an early appointment after Atlanta earned their place in MLS and a driving force behind their rapid progress. Miguel Almiron played a big role at Atlanta as well and he's been in fine form in pre-season but will he start the first league game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh, Senior Writer George Caulkin, and another very special guest. Pre-season is now officially underway, with matches in front of (a few fans) against 1860 Munich and Mainz. Chris attended both, but has he finally met his match in the Austrian hotel buffet? Meanwhile, the club have appointed a new CEO in Darren Eales. The big news of the week was the retirement of Newcastle's long-serving Head Physio Derek Wright. He boarded the pod to relive some great memories including Jim Smith's float and ill-advised weight-loss wagers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh, Senior Writer George Caulkin, and a very special guest. It's 30 years since Kevin Keegan celebrated keeping Newcastle in the old second division by splashing out on an eclectic collection of big-money signings and winning the first ten games of the new season. One of the first signings from that period joins us to reminisce about the spectacular upturn in fortunes and the madness of King Kev that brought it all about.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and a special guest, Tifo's Seb Stafford-Bloor. Tifo, The Athletic's analytical affiliate, are hard at work putting together some "Sensible Transfers" for every Premier League team and Seb joins us for a detailed look at the dramatic change in Newcastle's transfer fortunes over the last twelve months. And, there's a round-up of the week's other stories including approval of some training ground improvements and confirmation of the colour scheme for the third strip.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and Burnley writer Andy Jones. Goalkeeper Nick Pope has been signed from The Clarets after their Premier League relegation and it looks like a bargain fee for an England international. The club could round off their defensive incomings with Lille centre-half, and long-time target Sven Botman, who had a medical at Longbenton on Monday afternoon. We asked The Athletic's Newcastle subscribers what position they'd like to see filled next and they responded with a united voice.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh, Senior Writer George Caulkin, and news reporter Phil Buckingham. George is a little thrown this week as he's usually on his yacht in St Tropez at this time of year. Instead, we're podding through the heatwave with an exclusive Dan Burn interview, a look ahead to next season's fixtures, and a special feature about the fixture we definitely won't have. There hasn't been a league match against Sunderland in six years, soon to be seven, and Phil Buckingham makes the case in favour of a blood-and-thunder local derby. But, our most recent record isn't great, and the lads are sceptical about bringing back the chummock-sterning feeling of derby day.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and author Michael Chaplin. This first show of "the new season" was recorded live at the Tyneside Irish Centre on Thursday 9th June as part of a fundraising event for the West End food bank. For more information on how you can donate, go to https://newcastlewestend.foodbank.org.uk/.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh, Senior Writer George Caulkin, and special guest Alan Shearer. It's our last podcast of the season so we're looking back over a seriously eventful campaign, one that saw us winless from our first fourteen games before the sale of the club brought renewed investment, energy, and ambition back to St James's Park. Eddie Howe came in as manager, rejuvenated the squad, and presided over an astonishing turnaround in results. We tell the tumultuous story of the season, nipples and all, and pick out our best (and worst) moments.
Taylor Payne hosts your snow-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and Senior Writer George Caulkin. Eddie Howe's team have produced an astonishing surge up the Premier League table in 2022, but inspired by a rousing display from Wor Flags and the resulting atmosphere, they produced their most complete performance of the season to beat Champions League chasers Arsenal. It was a remarkable evening in so many ways and we celebrate the night in true PotT fashion, with energy and enthusiasm from Taylor, lyrical praise from George, and naked lasagne eating from Chris.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and Senior Writer George Caulkin. Manchester City were convincing winners and, along with last week's defeat to Liverpool, the team have been left in no doubt as to how much they must improve to challenge at the top of the table. But, how much can Newcastle's new management take inspiration from the rapid rise of Manchester's "noisy neighbours"? And, there's a reminder of how bad things used to be as Paul Ferris remembers dealing with Mike Ashley during Alan Shearer's short spell as manager. Paul has led a remarkable life, and he's here to discuss his latest memoir, The Magic in the Tin.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh, Senior Writer George Caulkin, and Women's Football Writer Charlotte Harpur. Liverpool came to St James's Park on Saturday lunchtime and showed us the level required to be a world-leading club side. Eddie Howe's team have exceeded expectations this season, so how do they get closer to Jurgen Klopp's standard-setters? On Sunday, NUFC's Women made their first appearance on the same pitch and a crowd of more than 22k fans cheered them on as they beat Alnwick Town; a great day and, hopefully, a threshold moment.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh, Senior Writer George Caulkin (sporadically), and Fulham writer Peter Ruzler. Eddie Howe's team has gone from strength to strength to strength to strength since the humbling defeat at Spurs and we've a rundown on the two most recent wins with a formidable test against Liverpool next. George tells us about his catch-up with Rafa Benitez in a busy Blackburn eatery, and after Fulham sealed promotion back to the Premier League, Peter Rutzler tells us where everything didn't go all wrong.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and Senior Writer George Caulkin. A change of ownership and coaching staff breathed new life into the team this season, so it seemed appropriate that we'd all-but seal Premier League safety on Easter weekend. We try not to get ahead of ourselves here on PotT, but we have a little daydream about the potential return of European football to St James's Park.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with Senior Writer George Caulkin and this week's guest, Alex Hurst of the NUFC Supporters' Trust. Friday night's atmosphere at St James's Park, featuring another superb display from Wor Flags set the stage for a great win over Wolves. That vital three points eased the slight relegation worry that had crept back in after three consecutive defeats. Alex Hurst was at the ground having met with the club's new owners earlier in the day and he descended from the top table to talk about the future of the Supporters' Trust with us.
Taylor Payne, along with Chris Waugh and George Caulkin, hosted a special interactive live chat on The Athletic on the evening of Thursday 7th April. After a decidedly scratchy start (which has been cleaned up for the podcast) it was a really engaging conversation with Newcastle fans from around the globe! To participate fully in future live-rooms, you need a subscription to The Athletic. Sign up now at theathletic.com/newcastlepod for your first six months at just $1/£1 per month.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and Senior Writer George Caulkin. We saw the worst 45 minutes of football so far under Eddie Howe as his Mags gave Spurs the freedom of North London. It wasn't all about freedom on Sunday, though, as Chris can readily testify. It's about time we had a home game, and we won't have to wait very long with Wolves coming to SJP on Friday night. On the eve of that clash the PotT team will welcome listeners to The Athletic's Newcastle live-room!
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and SENIOR Writer George Caulkin. Even though we all needed a rest, we're struggling with the boredom of international break. Luckily, Miguel Almiron's goal in South American World Cup met with quite a reception. There's also some encouraging news for the women's team, a familiar name joining the coaching department, and vegetable storage advice to boot.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and nobody else. Our dynamic duo reflect on a surreal St Patrick's Day evening at Goodison Park, one which left us all feeling like we'd been cable-tied to a goalpost. Better news on the injury front, though, as the squad jetted off to Dubai for warm-weather training and a couple of our loanees have been doing well this week, too.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh, Senior Writer George Caulkin, and special guest Thomas Concannon. We've two games to look back over, a great win at Southampton and a controversial defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, the latter attracting media attention because of the debate about club ownership. They made up half of our run of four consecutive away games, all attended by guest Thomas Concannnon. The last of those is at Goodison Park on Thursday, one we SHOULD win!
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and Senior Writer George Caulkin. Brighton were the latest victims as Eddie Howe and Ryan Fraser celebrated award nominations with yet another win. Could Fabian Schar be the next in line for honours? Dan Ashworth will be staying in Sussex for the time being but we've an update on his ETA and an interesting debate on the relative qualities of HBA and ASM.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and Senior Writer George Caulkin. Eddie Howe's side made light work of ten-man Brentford after Josh da Silva's red card but the performance was in stark contrast to the chaos of the corresponding fixture at St James's Park. As we reflect on a near-unimaginable upturn in form we also hear from Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi, who, it's fair to say, aren't being coy about their ambitions for the future.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and Senior Writer George Caulkin. We're revelling in Newcastle's new-found functionality this week. The players have defined roles that fit their skillsets and the midfield of Jonjoe, Joe, and Jo, is anything but stuttering. No rest for the wicked, though, and we're back in the capital for a game that, while big for Newcastle, looks huge for Brentford. They have just one point from their last seven league fixtures and have been sucked back into the relegation battle.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and Senior Writer George Caulkin. News of an injury to the inspirational Kieran Trippier has taken the edge off things slightly but we're in a state of disbelief after Newcastle won their third match in a row. It was a nice way for manager Eddie Howe to bring up 100 days in charge, and we discuss the progress made under his watch.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and Senior Writer George Caulkin. We're all on cloud nine after the St James' Park faithful raised the roof and the team, inspired by Kieran Trippier, put in a performance to be proud of, sealing back-to-back Premier League wins. It looks like Dan Ashworth will become Newcastle's Technical Director, or similar, but a compensation package has to be agreed with Brighton to ensure he doesn't have a sustained period of gardening leave after resigning his post there.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and Senior Writer George Caulkin, wrapping up a pleasing January transfer window. Bruno Guimaraes, Dan Burn, and Matt Targett completed the club's January business and we were so pleased we provided a musical welcome to the much-needed reinforcements; the results were, let's say, mixed. And, as promised, we've been eavesdropping on Alan Shearer's interview with Kieran Trippier, the man who got the ball rolling for Newcastle's new owners in the transfer market.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh, Senior Writer George Caulkin, and special guest Robbie Elliott. Eddie Howe's men finally held on to a lead, at Leeds, with a committed performance, one that saw them gain ground on most of the teams around them and gives real hope of avoiding relegation with reinforcements expected before the transfer window closes. Robbie Elliott lived the dream during three spells at the club, and it sounds like he continues to do so on the West coast of America. We caught up with him to talk about his part in the club's success under Keegan and Robson, and picked his brain on how the new owners can realise their ambitious goals.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and Senior Writer George Caulkin. Newcastle threw away yet another lead, this time against relegation rivals Watford. Can Eddie Howe and his coaching staff fix the mentality of a squad that shows significant signs of anxiety. Off the pitch the mood is much brighter with the new owners passing their 100th day in residence. They haven't changed anything significant in such a short period of time, but some early worries have been allayed as they begin to turn the ship around.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and Senior Writer George Caulkin, joined this week by Adam Leventhal. Newcastle's hysterically bad FA Cup record continued with yet another third round exit, this time to League One side Cambridge United. Credit goes to the visitors, whose winner came from an Alan Shearer fan with a famous surname... but there were worrying signs for Eddie Howe with concerns about his team's body language and attitude. Watford come to SJP next, and while it's a big week for the Toon it's a massive one for the Hornets: they have to play all three relegation rivals inside six days thanks to the hastily re-scheduled trip to Burnley. Adam Leventhal is The Athletic's Watford writer and he confessed to feeling a little sick about the next few days.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and special guest, Spurs and England Writer Jack Pitt-Brooke. The transfer window has arrived and, if reports are true, the club is starting with a real statement of intent by signing one of European club football's best defenders. The mood is positive around the club after a December that didn't yield many points, but saw us actually gain a little ground on the other teams at the bottom, and the FA Cup tie with Cambridge should be a fun fixture.
Taylor Payne hosts your snow-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and Senior Writer George Caulkin. We've decamped to the Forth for our Christmas special, so there's gift-giving, crackers, and reflections on an entirely miserable 2021 with one remarkable highlight. There's a bit of admin as well, we review the recent backroom appointments at the club and look back over a week of football when some more controversial refereeing decisions were rendered entirely moot by Newcastle's hapless defence.
Taylor Payne channels Mark Lawrenson and Sean Connery this week on your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and Senior Writer George Caulkin. The team were full of regret this week after a thrashing at Leicester reminded them of the first rule of Newcastle Club, never be confident. Not that that will be a problem this week; back-to-back games against Liverpool and Manchester City are a daunting prospect. The January transfer window opens in just two weeks, but it's difficult to bring players in at the start of that month and, anyway, who wants to come to Newcastle right now?
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with Senior Writer, and LIVING legend, George Caulkin. As the Sports Direct signs were ripped out of St James's Park, we look back at a Newcastle win, yes you read that correctly, which has put to bed much of the doom and gloom lingering from the previous ownership. We head to the Walkers Stadium next Sunday, and we managed to grab a few minutes with The Athletic's club correspondent Rob Tanner just before he jetted out to Italy for the Foxes' European tie in Naples.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and Senior Writer George Caulkin. Two games have passed since our last podcast, and unfortunately the club remains winless in the Premier League. We've a special report on the dramatic draw with Norwich at St James's Park which saw Newcastle play with ten men for most of the game. With nothing going right on the pitch, we're keeping our spirits up by sticking two fingers up to all the Newcastle haters and executives who talk a lot but say nothing.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and special guest, Norwich reporter Michael Bailey. Eddie Howe was forced to work from home on his first match-day as Newcastle manager; an exciting match saw his side come from behind twice to take a point against Brentford. It was encouraging, but was the result good enough? The Magpies are now the only winless side in the Premier League after Norwich City won for the first time, and then repeated the trick, swapping managers in between. Michael Bailey joins us to talk about the relegation picture as we prepare to welcome the Canaries to St James's Park.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh, Senior Writer George Caulkin, and special guests Peter Rutzler and Iain Macintosh. Peter is The Athletic's Fulham writer but was posted to Bournemouth during Eddie Howe's time at the club, and he gives chapter and verse on the way Newcastle's new manager operates. We also heard from Amanda Staveley this week, with the owners appearing at the NU Foundation dinner as well. And, we check up on The Athletic's gaming section, currently dominated by the launch of Football Manager 22, in which Newcastle are proving a popular choice for some reason.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh, Senior Writer George Caulkin, and special guest Oli Kay. Moments before our podcast recording (hooray!), Eddie Howe was announced as the new Head Coach and he has a gargantuan task ahead of him if he's to steer the team clear of relegation. The Athletic's Senior Football Writer Oli Kay has written about Howe's career so far and he provides us with the inside track on this exciting appointment. Elsewhere in the club, appointments have yet to be confirmed, not least the position of Sporting Director (or similar). We've an update on that and a review of the Brighton game which, while far from pretty, did see us win at least a point (well, exactly a point).
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and Senior Writer George Caulkin. This week's special guest is representative of the Wor Flags group, Thomas Concannon. Chelsea came, they strolled, and they conquered, in a Hallowe'en match that proved nightmarish for the home supporters, despite a marvellous display from the aforementioned Wor Flags before kick-off. Recorded before the emergence of Unai Emery as the club's number one target for manager, we also discuss some of the sillier names mentioned and catch up with some U23s developments.
(For more info on Wor Flags, including how to donate to future projects, go to https://worflags.org.uk/, or look for @worflags on Twitter)
With Chris Waugh away, Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Senior Writer George Caulkin, and Gallowgate Shots podcaster Stephen 'Besty' Best. After Steve Bruce's drawn-out depature, interim manager Graeme Jones took charge of the first team at Selhurst Park. The consensus is it was a good point, if a slightly fortunate one, but it may not be enough with a string of tough games between now and Christmas. When January does arrive the club will be able to recruit, but are we already behind schedule with transfer plans? It's still early days, but the new ownership structure seems to be slow making decisions, big or small. And there was another sign of indecision with the club's communications about supporters imitating arab dress.
Taylor Payne hosts ANOTHER emergency edition of Athletic's Newcastle United podcast with club correspondent Chris Waugh and Senior Writer George Caulkin to discuss the news that Steve Bruce's time as manager is over. Bruce's future had been in serious doubt since the club was sold by Mike Ashley just days ago and, although he remained in charge for the visit of Spurs, his 1,000th game in football management, he has now left his post. The departure was described by an official club statement as "by mutual consent".
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic, in conversation with club correspondent Chris Waugh and Senior Writer George Caulkin. Tottenham were the visitors at St James' Park for the first match under the new ownership and, for a brief moment after Callum Wilson's early goal, it seemed the overwhelming wave of emotion might carry the team to victory. Unfortunately, football reality took hold and, with a significant interruption caused by a medical emergency in the stands, a sense of deflation took hold. There are many decisions for the new owners, not least the fate of manager Steve Bruce. (this episode also features an extra conversation about the breaking news concerning commercial restrictions decided at an extraordinary meeting of the Premier League clubs)
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and our Senior Writer George Caulkin. We're one week into new ownership and as the dust begins to settle, everyone has been surprised to see Steve Bruce is still Newcastle manager. Will he make it to the Spurs match? If he does, it'll be his 1,000th game in club management. The Athletic ran an NUFC fan survey this week, so we chew on the results of that, and we think about how Sunday's atmosphere will be for fans, players, and television viewers around the world.
Taylor Payne hosts our podcast reaction to a whirlwind 48 hours for Newcastle United with The Athletic's Chris Waugh and George Caulkin. Mike Ashley's ownership of the club came to an abrupt end, seemingly out of the blue, and we're still processing the news. The sense of relief is strong but some fans will feel conflicted by money coming into the club from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The consortium fronted by Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi must now help the team avoid relegation from the Premier League before their ambitious plans can begin.
The Athletic's Newcastle United correspondent, Chris Waugh, was ringside for the club's latest courtroom melodrama, and he tries to report the details through persistent heckling from host Taylor Payne and Senior Writer, George Caulkin. George attended the Wolverhampton match in Chris's absence and, despite good numbers in the away end, the atmosphere was flat. That was, of course, largely because of the shambolic showing on the pitch. Perhaps a nice bit of needle with some opposition fans is what we need to liven things up. George has been writing about enmity in football this week and we think about what it will be like to hate people from other clubs again.
Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Newcastle reporters Chris Waugh and George Caulkin to reflect on the trip to Watford, one that really should have yielded three points. First-half dominance was squandered and a golden chance late on for Jacob Murphy nearly broke John Anderson. George channels Shakespeare, Sean Connery, and Ozzie Ardiles in a statistical report on the club's attempts to be more progressive. We also hear about Alan Shearer's latest interview, with former Newcastle and Wimbledon striker Paul Robinson, and consider the difficulties facing young players coming through at the club.
Taylor Payne presides over a dissection of Newcastle's Friday night match with Leeds. Providing eye witness reporting and in-depth analysis are The Athletic's NUFC correspondent Chris Waugh and Senior Writer George Caulkin. The Sky Sports production from St James's Park got the seal of approval from many fans and George, watching from his sickbed, agreed that it was a refreshing change of direction from a national broadcaster. The game itself was a chaotic mess, but that's more enjoyable than a dour mess, and the mayhem may have taken the pressure off our embattled manager. We also ponder the bittersweet story of Andy Carroll. Released by the club after a second spell which saw him used infrequently, he spoke to Alan Shearer for The Athletic this week.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and the UK's Senior Football Writer George Caulkin. Another visit to Old Trafford, another defeat, but did the team actually play OK? And even if they did, is that enough? Callum Wilson will now miss crucial games over the next few weeks, and points are desperately needed. After the game, manager Steve Bruce fired a shot across the boughs of the local newspaper. We consider what might have prompted this outburst, and why the press is often an easy target.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with regular panellists Chris Waugh and George Caulkin. Following criticism of the club's transfer window, an unusual statement was published via official channels. We pick out the main points and consider the motivations behind it. One of only two players signed was Mexican teenager Santiago Munoz. We get the inside track from the journalist who was closest to the story, The Athletic's Felipe Cardenas.
Commissioned by The Athletic to celebrate the return of fans to football stadiums, this immersive experience was recorded using binaural audio equipment. You must listen via headphones to achieve the full effect, and quiet surroundings are recommended. The Sound of Football was conceived, produced, and edited by Oliver Bellwood. The script was written and narrated by George Caulkin. Support the NUFC Fans Foodbank at: https://nufcfansfoodbank.co.uk/
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to podcast from The Athletic with expert insight and forthright opinions from club correspondent Chris Waugh and our Senior Writer, George Caulkin. It was the transfer deadline day we all feared. After the happy surprise that was the permanent signing of Joe Willock, noises from the club suggested that was it for incoming transfers. Despite ourselves, we hoped in vain for a loan or two, and it seemed the team boss was similarly let down. For the first time in Steve Bruce's reign as Newcastle manager, the crowd at St James's Park sung for his sacking, and he is clearly feeling the pressure. Can he turn it round with such a threadbare squad? Only time will tell.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with Senior Football Writer George Caulkin providing expert insight. We're now two games into the new Premier League season and Steve Bruce's team have yet to win a point. They've conceded six goals so far, scoring just twice, and it's difficult to ignore the memories of last season's horrendous run. Fortunately, playwright and author Michael Chaplin has written a beautiful and timely memoir of his time in the stands at St James's Park. He stops by the pod to lighten our spirits with memories of some great players past and, in doing so, sparks a little hope for the future.
The Athletic's Senior Football Writer George Caulkin makes his seasonal debut on our definitive Newcastle United podcast alongside increasingly senior club correspondent Chris Waugh and host Taylor Payne. The Toon kicked off the new Premier League in disappointing fashion, losing 4-2 at home to West Ham, and that despite holding the lead at half-time. The defence looked vulnerable, and we discuss how that might be addressed, whether through tactical changes or fresh personnel. But, we're trying to be positive about things this season and Joe Willock brought a cheer to St James' Park at the weekend. The new signing was introduced to a full house and his mum made the most of a hearty welcome.
It's the eve of the new season, and time for a squad audit (a squaudit?) on The Athletic's definitive Newcastle United podcast. Host Taylor Payne is joined by our club correspondent, Chris Waugh, for a full and frank assessment of the strength of Steve Bruce's squad. Several of our players suffered reputational damage as the team under-performed last term, so who will step up this time? And, with Joe Willock looking a likely recruit for a fee in excess of twenty million pounds, will that be the sum total of our transfer business this summer, and if not, which areas will we look to fortify?
It's the return of your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic, hosted by Taylor Payne and featuring club correspondent Chris Waugh. On the first day of term we catch up with what's been happening with the club's twin legal disputes.
Plus, there's a sneaky peek behind the scenes of The Athletic's big interview this week. In the hotseat was with Callum Wilson, Newcastle's star striker and the latest in an illustrious line of hitmen to wear the famous number nine shirt.
Interviewing Wilson was perhaps the very best of those, Alan Shearer, and it's 25 years since he was recruited from Blackburn Rovers for a world record fee. Sir John Hall was the Magpies' chairman at the time and he joins us to remember that remarkable moment.
This summer The Athletic is bringing you the ultimate guide to the past eight European Championships. So as the continent gears up for Euro 2020, you can head back in time to the tournaments of yesteryear to hear memories, stories and music from some of your favourite football journalists. Go to the Beyond The Headline feed wherever you get your podcasts, or listen ad-free via The Athletic app.
Taylor Payne hosts this very special edition of your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with the help of club correspondents Chris Waugh and George Caulkin. This is our best attempt to sum up the events of an indescribable season. Truly a rollercoaster of emotions, and success, it's been a remarkable year in many ways. Steve Bruce's side accumulated points apace in an early-season surge before plunging into seemingly irreversible decline and despair. That they did manage to recover and rise to 12th position on the closing day was testament to all concerned, but especially Callum Wilson, Joe Willock, and Allan St Maximin. We'll look back at the last two matches, which saw fans return to the stands, and pick out those worthy of mention in an impromptu awards ceremony.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic accompanied, as always, by club correspondents Chris Waugh and George Caulkin and, for one week only, two very special guests. NUST's Thomas Concannon and Youtube star Kendall Rowan also happen to be dedicated NUFC fans and they will be at St James's Park for the visit of Sheffield United on Wednesday evening. We were delighted to be able to speak to them as they anticipate the joy of watching live football! If it's anything like Friday's game against freshly-crowned Premier League champions Manchester City, they're in for a treat. Despite managing just 17(seventeen)% possession, Steve Bruce's side led twice before finally running out of steam. All of that, plus a look at what the hierarchy should be planning this summer and a quiz that whiffed of sabotage.
Here's the latest edition of your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic. Hosted once again by Taylor Payne and with regular correspondents Chris Waugh and George Caulkin. Friday night saw the Toon trounce Leicester at the Walkers Stadium, yes those names are the right way round, and we wonder how the team can swing to such extremes of performance. Plus, a round-up of the latest nonsense off the pitch. We have had some remarkable results against Leicester down the years, but perhaps none of those memories are happier than Kevin Keegan's promotion party from 1993. The happy memories continue into the quiz with a 2019 win against Manchester City.
Taylor Payne is the host of your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic, hindered only slightly in this task by the curmudgeonly club correspondents Chris Waugh and George Caulkin. A dismal 2-0 defeat at home to a significantly weakened Arsenal had the unpleasant odour of Newcastle's wretched winless run which ended recently and we'd hoped was behind us. Twin cities, Leicester and Manchester, await and competing will be a psychological chore as much as it is a footballing one. We raise our spirits, well Chris's, with a new quiz format.
Taylor Payne is the host of your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic and he's joined, as always, by the dedicated, dynamic duo Chris Waugh and George Caulkin. We're confused by feelings of positivity this week and, while a 1-1 draw at Anfield may not have quite the same gloss in 2021 as it would any other season, we had great fun watching the messy madness unfold. Newcastle face another ESL team next and with the help of a special guest, Athletic Arsenal correspondent Amy Lawrence, we mull over the success of Joe Willock's loan deal and the Gunners' current troubles (troubles which include winning a trophy and being in a European semi-final!).
The Athletic's Newcastle podcast team are back to full strength after a week dodging each other on Bamburgh beach. Taylor Payne hosts a review of a splendid seven days with Chris Waugh and George Caulkin. Allan St Maximin was the key figure again as the Toon tamed high-flying West Ham, even if the visitors did play a significant role in their own downfall. And, after the European Super League bombshell dropped, we look at the ramifications for Newcastle's ongoing takeover drama and the role of fans in our club and beyond.
Chris is on holiday but regulars Taylor Payne and George Caulkin are joined on this special edition of The Athletic's "go-to Newcastle United podcast" by none other than Warren Barton. Based in California, the former Toon lynchpin still works in the game as a coach and broadcaster. He has been keeping a keen eye on the goings on at St James' Park and hasn't been shy with his views on the current regime. Warren's enduring connection to the club is so strong, in fact, that when the Newcastle United Supporters' Trust launched their 1892 Pledge scheme, he was the former player they asked to provide a steadying hand as one of the guardians of the fun (alongside. Listen in for the full story.
Taylor Payne hosts The Athletic's Newcastle United podcast with the most dynamic of journalistic duos, George Caulkin and Chris Waugh. There's a palpable sense of positivity in the air this week after a point, and a well deserved one, against Jose Mourinho's Tottenham. We're hoping they'll carry that into a vital game with Burnley this weekend, and our special guest on the podcast is The Athletic's Burnley writer Andy Jones.
Taylor Payne is putting on his best impression of Fiona Bruce (no relation) as he chairs a special POTT inquiry. The Athletic's contractually bound duo Chris Waugh and George Caulkin provide the answers. So, whether you want to know why a thirty year-old Dwight Gayle might be considered more employable than a 29 year-old Salomon Rondon, or if you need some ideas for leftover spinach and eggs, this is the podcast episode for you. There's also a rundown of the craziest performances by NE football bosses at press conferences and the unavoidable reference to the Ever Given (also no relation).
Taylor Payne hosts your 'go-to' Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic; this week he's joined by regular pundit Chris Waugh and reformed golf-course-heckler Michael Walker. Steve Bruce's Newcastle have hit a fair few lows this season, but was the surrender at Brighton a new nadir? And, as The Athletic launches a series of cult-hero profiles, Ryan Taylor jogs our fading memories of derby victory in conversation with Chris.
Taylor Payne hosts The Athletic's George Caulkin and Chris Waugh, plus a very special guest. Football writer Harry DeCosemo has authored a new biography of Sir Bobby Robson, covering his time as Newcastle manager. We share memories of the great man, the thrilling Champions League campaign of 2002/3, and there's a Bobby dazzler of a quiz.
Warning: this Newcastle United podcast, hosted by Taylor Payne and featuring The Athletic's George Caulkin and Chris Waugh, features strong language and unpleasant imagery... Steve Bruce's side, fresh from a tumultuous week, went to The Hawthorns and looked like they were happy to play for a point. Circumstances are eerily similar to this week, five years ago, when Rafa Benitez became the shock new appointment as NUFC manager.
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast with the help of The Athletic's Chris Waugh and George Caulkin. The lads look back at the draw with Wolves. On paper, not the end of the World, especially with other results going the club's way, but losing both Almiron and Saint-Maximin until April is a real body blow. And, we share a few fond memories of Glenn Roeder, a true adopted Geordie and a fine servant of the club as player, captain, and manager.
The Athletic's George Caulkin and Chris Waugh are alongside Taylor Payne, and they're trying not to succumb to total panic this week as the Premier League's trapdoor looms large. We go in search of our happy place with Swansea loanee and World Cup winning goalkeeper Freddie Woodman. He still wants that Newcastle No. 1 shirt... And on the 25th anniversary of Asprilla's debut against Middlesbrough, we try to figure out if a carafe is enough to put you off your game.
As Kevin Keegan celebrates his 70th birthday, we sit down with the man he signed for a world record fee to bring goals to Newcastle. Yes, the one and only Alan Shearer is our special guest and, hot off the back of his Athletic exclusive interview with "the Messiah", he relives the highs and lows of his idol's three spells at NUFC. We also get the lowdown on a special fundraising effort for the Alan Shearer Foundation, remember the turning point in that notorious title race, and George tests the team's KK IQs.
Alan Shearer Foundation 2021 Prize Draw: https://www.givergy.uk/asf2021prizedraw/
Legendary left-back Jose Enrique joins us live from Spain to relive some of his favourite Newcastle memories and spill the beans on his tricky first season as well as the circumstances that led to his departure from the club. Taylor, Chris, and George are over the moon to be reporting on another win and a match that set pulses racing as Steve Bruce's men sent the Saints packing.
Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, after all the excitement of that win over Everton was dulled by a return to losing ways against Crystal Palace... The trio debate the impact of Joe Willock's arrival on the development of our own young Mags, and celebrate the 'most complete centre-forward display' they've seen in years from Callum Wilson. Plus, they mark the anniversary of the comeback-of-all-comebacks against Arsenal, and speaking of comebacks -There's hope for Chris yet in the quiz!
Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, following another defeat against Leeds - Could a 20-minute-spell in the second half yet provide the blueprint for Premier League survival? They also commemorate the 1-year anniversary of that Wall Street Journal article, which sparked a summer takeover saga and assess where the parties currently stand... Plus, a return to 'The Great Newcastle United Pub Quiz', a look-back on a famous night at Elland Road for a young Shola Ameobi and we hear from Chris' fascinating interview with Jamie Sterry.
Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, following the 3-0 defeat to Arsenal as Steve Bruce decided to do things 'his way'... The guys discuss Bruce's latest comments, another baffling team selection, where Gary Neville & Jamie Carragher were right (and wrong) in their analysis on Monday night. Plus, George has his revenge as he hosts this week's pub quiz and they look ahead, not forward, to Aston Villa.
Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, straight after the full-time whistle as Sheffield United's record-breaking winless run was brought to a shuddering halt, thanks to Bruce's Newcastle United... Could genuine relegation concern force the club into a change of manager or would Steve Bruce consider tendering his resignation? Plus, a return to The Emirates prompts a chat about 'the old' Andy Carroll and young Elliot Anderson - Are there more kids like him just waiting in the wings?
Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, full of Xmas goose and with a curious new addition to the Caulkin household - To discuss whether fans would accept Bruce playing a weakened team against Arsenal in the FA Cup this weekend? Plus, some reasons to be both fearful and cheerful as a supporter in 2021, why Newcastle managers all start to sound alike and if there will be any new additions to the squad this month.
Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Chris Waugh & George Caulkin to discuss the Leeds defeat, all-too-familiar wing-back issues, Ryan Fraser's impact AND what BeIn Sports new Premier League deal means for any prospective takeover... As it's the final pod before Christmas, the guys also debate what to get Steve Bruce as a present, which NUFC star they'd most like to form an 'Xmas Bubble' with and whether Kevin Nolan really used to get sent off on purpose over the festive period!
Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's George Caulkin are joined by Charlotte Robson of True Faith, for the latest on Newcastle's efforts to return from Covid-19-enforced isolation to face West Brom this weekend... Did you miss them? Plus, the guys discuss who deserves to be named Newcastle's 'Best Player of 2020', as well as, the future of internet punditry after Chris Waugh sat down with Brian Davis, aka True Geordie. For this week's partnership, go to www.virginwines.co.uk/theathletic
Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Newcastle experts, Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, react to the Aston Villa postponement following an outbreak of Covid-19 cases at the Magpies' training ground... The guys also reflect on a 'joy-less' win over Crystal Palace, whether Joelinton will ever be able to shake off his price tag and how to avoid another 'Ben-Arfa' situation with Allan Saint-Maximin? Plus, Zahra Zomorrodian - one of the brilliant minds behind 'We Are The Geordies' - joins us to discuss the new film, and football without fans. www.wearethegeordies.com
Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Newcastle experts, Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, assess the results of George's unofficial Twitter polling on the BIG questions on every supporters mind right now... Have we improved as a team under Bruce - and has he lost your support? What's it like to watch Newcastle now, do you still want a Saudi-led takeover and more.
Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Newcastle experts, Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, get stuck into YOUR questions on everything from Almiron's agent's alarming comments, to which member of our coaching staff is responsible for playing style and tactics? Plus, why Newcastle are an easy target for pundits, what the long-term plan is for the likes of Sean Longstaff, and is there any money to spend in the January transfer window?
Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Newcastle writer Chris Waugh provide the latest injury update on Callum Wilson and reflect on another abject display in the defeat to Southampton... The Athletic's Analytics Writer Tom Worville also attempts to explain what the numbers behind Newcastle's performances can tell us. Plus, the guys react to Fabian Schar's rather honest post-match interview and discuss Chris and George's latest article entitled: "What it's really like to never win anything".
Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Newcastle experts Chris Waugh and George Caulkin, reflect on the Everton win and the on-going search for balance in the side as Sean Longstaff and Miguel Almiron show real signs of improvement... Midfielder Isaac Hayden talks openly about playing style, consistency and his own journey at the club. Plus, Les Ferdinand on Callum Wilson's impact since joining in the summer.
Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's George Caulkin battle with their own conflicting emotions following Mike Ashley's PPV statement... As for matters on the pitch, the guys discuss the team's 'Groundhog Day' knack of responding to poor performances, plus, Jacob Murphy's return and Newcastle's newest signing: Allan Saint Maximin's mate and former bricklayer, Florent Indalecio!
In host Taylor Payne's absence, The Athletic's Chris Waugh and George Caulkin discuss Newcastle's 2020 squad make-up, Steve Bruce's 'disconnect' and what Chris discovered when he analysed EVERY shot Newcastle have faced so far this season... Plus, George finally gets to air his thoughts on Pay-per-view football and Project Big Picture.
Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Chris Waugh are joined by Manchester United correspondent, Laurie Whitwell, following the news that it will cost supporters an extra £14.95 to watch the game this weekend... Plus, the guys get stuck into 'Project Big Picture' and the potential implications for any future Newcastle takeover AND discuss what Taylor should get Alan Shearer for Secret Santa this year, having been revealed as The Athletic's newest columnist!
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Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Newcastle duo, Chris Waugh and George Caulkin, are joined by Alex Hurst - Chair of the Newcastle United Supporters Trust - to reflect on a spectacularly unspectacular transfer window, where Newcastle got almost everything they needed, and no-ones excited about it...
Plus, the lads debate where Almiron fits into Bruce's preferred system, purr over Callum Wilson's intelligent movement and reveal how the N.U.S.T hope to re-open lines of communication between the fans and the club's hierarchy.
Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Newcastle duo Chris Waugh and George Caulkin following a hilarious finish to the draw with Spurs... This week, the guys answer YOUR questions on last-minute transfers, Bruce's tactics, the current state of the T-word and even, breakfast essentials.
The following episode is taken from the "Beyond the Headline" podcast series.
Mike Ashley bought Newcastle United in 2007. Ten managers, two relegations and two promotions later, his era seemed to be drawing to a close in the summer of 2020. What happened along the way? Journalists and supporters recount the highs and lows. Warning: Episode contains explicit recordings of the Joe Kinnear press conference...
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Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Newcastle duo Chris Waugh and George Caulkin following a humbling defeat to Brighton over the weekend... The trio debate Allan Saint-Maximin's dip in form, Steve Bruce's uninspired tactics, an Almiron/Carroll selection issue and more outgoings as DeAndre Yedlin's time on Tyneside appears to be coming to an end. Plus, a fascinating discussion about how Lockdown, Behind-Closed-Doors Games, Covid and Social Media have changed the ways we express ourselves as football fans.
Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Newcastle duo Chris Waugh and George Caulkin after a winning start to the new football season... The guys discuss the impact of our new recruits, as well as, the contrasting performances of the likes of Sean Longstaff and Isaac Hayden. Plus, outgoings and the difficulty to shift certain squad players out, AND of course, the latest in the takeover saga too!
Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Newcastle duo Chris Waugh and George Caulkin - confused and optimistic in equal measure, following the transfer business being done by Mike Ashley & Steve Bruce ahead of a new Premier League season...
What role did Alan Shearer play in Wilson's capture and how does he feel about coming 2nd in 'The Athletic's PL 60' - George catches up with the legend himself.
Plus Bournemouth correspondent Peter Rutzler joins in to talk about an almost telepathic on-field relationship between Ryan Fraser and Callum Wilson, and how they will settle in to Bruce's side.
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Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Newcastle writer Chris Waugh, are joined by Ian Mearns MP & Matt Slater (Football News & Investigations Reporter) to translate the Premier League's long-overdue explanation as to why the takeover collapsed AND where we go from here? Plus, who on earth are the Bellagraph Nova Group? And news of an incoming free transfer has absolutely NO ONE excited - but is it a good deal? 1. Transfer News - 00:01 2. Richard Masters & That Premier League Letter - 6:00 3. New Bidders? Who are Bellagraph Nova - 24:10 4. Ian Mearns - Newcastle Supporter and MP - 31:16
Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Chris Waugh, fresh from his own wedding, and armed to the teeth with YOUR questions on everything from Newcastle's reported interest in Bournemouth's Callum Wilson & QPR's Ebere Eze, to whether or not Mike Ashley is still actively trying to sell! 1. Takeover Q&A - 00:01 2. Transfer Q&A - 20:19
Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's George Caulkin and Chair of the Newcastle United Supporters Trust, Alex Hurst, to discuss WHAT NEXT for all of us, in the aftermath of the failed takeover... Can a deal still be resurrected? Where do all the concerned parties stand? Has there ever been a better time to join The Trust? 1. Where Do Things Stand? - 16:38
‘The gloves were off’ then the deal was off: Why Newcastle’s takeover collapsedBy George Caulkin, Chris Waugh and more Amanda Staveley: The Premier League made it so hard. Impossible. It’s ridiculousBy George Caulkin Why the Premier League couldn’t let Newcastle’s Saudi takeover happenBy Matt Slater Read all these articles & more by taking advantage of a 30-day free trial now! Just visit theathletic.com/newcastlepod
- The Brighton Game... My Eyes! - 00:01
- How The Takeover Delay Is Damaging Newcastle - 12:10
- Sponsorship Deals - 22:22
- Victor Fernandez' Release - 24:42
- A Liverpool 'Preview' - 27:58
- REACTION: Spurs win 3-1 - 00:01
- Matty Longstaff - 10:50
- Pardew In Disguise? - 18:04
- Takeover Latest: BeIn Sports Banned! - 31:56
Host Taylor Payne is joined by George Caulkin and Chris Waugh (weary from the Villa game) to discuss Newcastle's explosive return to Premier League football, well 45 minutes of it at least...
Cue intense debate over Andy Carroll's role in the squad, whether Steve Bruce is due a little more credit, Hayden's future, fake crowd noise, oh, and the small matter of an FA Cup Quarter-Final against Manchester City.
This week, host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Newcastle writers, Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, are joined by Grammy-Award-Nominated artist (Oh, and massive Newcastle fan) JAMES BAY...
The guys talk about the latest developments in the proposed takeover of the club, away-days in the pouring rain, James' dream of playing to a sold-out St James' Park & George has a special message for him from Alan Shearer!
- Your Takeover Qs Answered -00:01
- Contracts, Refunds & Stadium Plans - 29:25
- Meat-Related Nonsense - 42:55 Remember, If you’re not already a subscriber, you can sign up right now and take advantage of a 30-Day Free Trial by going to theathletic.com/newcastlepod to enjoy the best football writing anywhere, just as the football returns!
- Gullit v Shearer - 2:33
- We are still in the Cup (Project Restart) - 20:17
- Bruce Acknowledges a Takeover - 34:28 Remember you can still receive a 90-day free trial for The Athletic simply by visiting the athletic.com/newcastlepod before midnight on Thursday 28th May.
- Mental Health Awareness Week - 00:01
- Project Restart - 13:10
- Takeovers Past & Present - 19:10
- Danny Rose - 9:54
- Takeover Progress - 18:44 And remember you can enjoy The Athletic for free for 90 Days, simply by going to theathletic.com/newcastlepod.
- What Is Taking So Long? - 00:01
- Amanda Staveley & The Vision - 19:20
- A Furlough U-Turn? - 30:00
- How the Pandemic will affect the takeover - 00:01
- 13 Years of Mike Ashley - 22:36
- Saudi Arabia, Morality & Football - 34:10
- 09/10 Promotion Spirit - 40:50 The lockdown takeover: What Newcastle’s proposed new owners plan to do firstBy George Caulkin Along came Mike AshleyBy George Caulkin, Chris Waugh, Matt Slater, Oliver Kay and David Ornstein Havoc, brawls, beer and glory: inside Newcastle’s extraordinary 2009-10 seasonBy George Caulkin and Chris Waugh
It may not be #Cans time just yet but do we need to get them on ice?... Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Newcastle experts, George Caulkin & Chris Waugh, dissect today's exciting news that documents related to the takeover have emerged at Companies House.
Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's resident Newcastle writers, Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, reconvene to debate the best Newcastle goals in Premier League history!
Plus, the trio discuss Newcastle's decision to furlough non-playing staff in the wake of Liverpool's U-turn, and what Steve Bruce has likely been farming during the hiatus.
- Takeover Latest - 3:10
- Should a PL club need govt help to pay staff wages? - 12:30
- The Aaron Hughes Interview - 20:50
- A Debut in The Camp Nou - 29:00
- Aaron on Sir Bobby - 34:45
- Souness & Leaving St James - 45:20
This week, our beloved Newcastle trio, Taylor Payne, Chris Waugh and George Caulkin are joined by Charlotte Robson (True Faith Fanzine) to state their case for the club's 'Greatest Ever Signing'... After George is done shouting the rest of the group down they also discuss Mike Ashley's latest scandal and how much the Coronavirus-induced hiatus has already made them appreciate football!
Host Taylor Payne is joined (remotely, of course) by The Athletic's resident Newcastle writers, Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, to distract themselves from the eerie silence around St James' Park by choosing a personal club 'Cult Hero'...
Plus, the trio contemplate the impact of the football hiatus on the FA Cup run and on their general health!
Would you take winning the FA Cup if it meant relegation from the Premier League?... Host Taylor Payne & The Athletic's Chris Waugh are joined this week by Alex Hurst, Chair of NUFC Trust, to talk about TWO WINS ON THE BOUNCE and not getting carried away...
Does Almiron need a rest, will ASM get a new deal before we have another Demba Ba situation on our hands and how important has Dwight Gayle become?
Plus, insight into the Newcastle Supporter's Trust and improving communication between the club and its fans.
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Taylor Payne joins The Athletic's Chris Waugh and George Caulkin to pick the bones out of a typically bonkers victory for Newcastle in the FA Cup at Oxford. Hear from the hero of the night Allan Saint-Maximin, and enjoy Taylor and George's reaction to the bizarre behaviour of an overly-exuberant Newcastle supporter
Taylor Payne hosts The Athletic's George Caulkin & Chris Waugh to discuss the potential £340m takeover of Newcastle United by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.
Who are the key players locked in negotiation with Mike Ashley? Where should football fans draw the line when it comes to condoning the morals of their owners?
George also explains why reports of a Rafa Benitez returning with the new owners are wide of the mark. The lads also look back on the euphoric FA Cup classic against Oxford....
The Athletic's George Caulkin and Chris Waugh bring you immediate reaction to Newcastle's astonishing comeback at Goodison Park. They pay tribute to two-goal hero Florian Lejeune, Isaac Hayden talks team-spirit, and George shares his experience of watching the game in the away end with the Toon Army
the Athletic's George Caulkin joins Taylor Payne to react to Newcastle's 4-1 victory over Rochdale in the FA Cup. Matt Ritchie joins the show and we ask him if it's fair to call him a Radgie?
Taylor Payne is joined by Steve Best plus The Athletic's George Caulkin and Chris Waugh to figure out what has gone wrong with Newcastle in the last few weeks with a focus on a £40million striker who can't score goals...
Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's George Caulkin and Chris Waugh to look back on the season so far and share their views on what 2020 has in store at Newcastle United.....
SPOILER ALERT: It's not all bad news, honestly...
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Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's George Caulkin and Chris Waugh to look back on seven points from nine led by Andy Carroll - does Steve Steve Bruce deserve more credit? The lads also examine the motives behind the clubs season ticket giveaway, we hear George's chat with Isaac Hayden about Newcastle's style of play and Chris speaks to cult-hero Laurent Robert.
Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's George Caulkin and writer Michael Walker as they look back on Newcastle's draw with Man City and fiercely debate whether Jonjo Shelvey can be described as a liability, despite his spectacular late equaliser at the weekend Subscribe to The Athletic using the special promo code UKPOD and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. SIGN UP NOW: http://theathletic.com/ukpod
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