Pod On The Tyne: an independent NUFC podcast

Why are you here?
Newcastle drew 0-0 at Wolves, and it was life-draining.
Honestly; listen to the podcast by all means, there's a discussion about strikers and away form and you can hear from Eddie Howe as well, but the fact you're still reading this is a cause for concern.

Newcastle United have been close to invincible in the Carabao Cup in recent years, but now face a challenge tougher than anything they've done before; go to the Etihad Stadium and turn over a two-goal deficit.
In a tightly contested first leg of the semi-final, at St James's Park, Manchester City retained possession but refused to over-extend themselves and wastefulness in front of goal cost Howe's team dearly.
A new mindset installed by CEO David Hopkinson urges positivity; will that culture clash with fatalistic Geordies and the reality of an injury-crisis amid a four-fronted campaign?

Another day, another madcap finish in a Newcastle match. Or should that be three?
Not only did Anthony Gordon’s injury-time penalty prevent an FA Cup exit but, having seemingly won the tie through red hot Harvey Barnes late extra-time header, passage to the fourth round was up in the air again when Bournemouth equalised in the few seconds that remained.
Progress they did, though. An encouraging performance from Aaron Ramsdale in the game continued as he saved three shootout penalties. Through, but is it a win? And can George finish talking about the Big Nick/Bruno penalties before the Man City game kicks off?

It's the morning after the night before; a remarkable finish in Newcastle's 4-3 Premier League win over Leeds United. We have a go at analysing some of the action, but it's a bit like trying to organise jelly; jelly that's on fire.
As many thousands have already pointed out, there could have been no more fitting tribute to the great Kevin Keegan. It was lovely to see such warmth for the great man on such a cold night, and there was a show of support for Joe Willock as well.
What next, then? On the up in the league, but struggling for centre halves. Is the club likely to do any business in the January transfer window, and who will line up against Bournemouth in the cup?

Newcastle United opened their account in 2026 with a Premier League win at home against Crystal Palace.

Individual fortunes within the team were a mixed bag, Malick Thiaw and Lewis Miley were terrific again, Jacob Murphy struggled.

The captain, Bruno Guimaraes, summed up the whole affair. It was an imperfect performance, but he scored the opener on another day when he refused to let the story end without three points for his team.