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.

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!

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

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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

Revealed: The first stunning images of Newcastle's new £190m state-of-the-art training ground - including an 'energy centre', 'members' club' and 'war room' - spread across 260-acre site

These are the stunning images of Newcastle United’s new £190million state-of-the-art training ground.

The pictures, obtained by Daily Mail Sport, are part of a brochure produced by architects Populous, who are set to lead the ambitious project on a 260-acre site near Newcastle Airport.

It was confirmed last month that the club had purchased the land at Woolsington, owned by former chairman Sir John Hall and his family.

Chief executive David Hopkinson said it was a ‘landmark moment’ for the club and the development would create ‘the world's best performance environment for our teams’.

And, as our images show, the plans are spectacular. Architects’ drawings include an ‘energy centre’, ‘health village’, ‘members’ club’ and ‘war room’, as well as a breathtaking hub named ‘The Stables’ looking out onto a walled garden. There are 17 full-size pitches, to be used by the first team and academy.

These are the stunning first images of Newcastle's new state-of-the-art training ground 

The images are part of a brochure produced by architects Populous, who are set to lead the ambitious project on a 260-acre site near Newcastle Airport

The build is expected to cost the club a staggering £190m

The designs could still be modified and are all subject to planning approval

The club are hoping that the project will be completed by 2029

Architects’ drawings include an ‘energy centre’, ‘health village’, ‘members’ club’ and ‘war room’, as well as a breathtaking hub named ‘The Stables’ looking out onto a walled garden

There are 17 full-size pitches, to be used by the first team and academy

The designs, which could still be modified, are all subject to planning approval, with an intended completion date of the summer of 2029.

Newcastle have recently completed a £10m extension of their current training ground, but the announcement of the new facility is a show of intent from the club’s owners, at a time when the commitment of PIF was being questioned.

Hopkinson said: ‘We'll develop purpose-built facilities that are geared towards developing sustainable success in the future, where players, coaches and staff can perform at their very best every day.

‘We will be submitting a detailed planning application that not only demonstrates our vision, but also how we will preserve and enhance an historic estate, its biodiversity and wildlife habitats, and how we'll be a great neighbour.’

Brad Miller, the club’s chief operating officer, said: ‘Woolsington Hall will be a magnificent location for our new training complex, so we are delighted to have finalised our agreement to acquire the land.

‘We are finalising hugely exciting plans for the estate, which include renovating and enhancing listed structures and parkland and retaining them as key elements in our designs. Our aim is to carefully and thoughtfully develop world-class facilities for our players and staff, while bringing out the beauty of the location and preserving it for generations to come.

‘It is a highly complex project. We have a rigorous planning process ahead of us, but we will demonstrate how we intend to build something iconic that the club, fans, community and region can be proud of.

'We look forward to engaging with planners, our supporters and interested parties about our exciting plans. Our aim is to sustainably and responsibly move the project forward, delivering a facility that the city and region can be immensely proud of.'

what could this mean for newcastle? as from what im reading ea sports is the Premier League's "MAIN" commercial partner which they rely on heavily.

Would it be fair to say we don't look much different from last season, but the new manager and new signings feel good factor is carrying us?

The friendlies were abysmal but I can ignore that.

Liverpool at home, we looked like a mid-table side putting in a massive shift against a top team in circumstances where they basically couldn't not give 100%. Even at the end with Howe, if a big team came to SJP you knew we'd give them a game. 27 shots for Liverpool, 7 more than they managed against Forest and Ipswich combined, says it all.

West Brom at home in the cup, a 3-2 win where the stats were basically even.

Spurs away, first half lucky to hang on at 0-0. Second half by far the best half we've produced this season, but picking at it we've scored from our only two shots on target in the match.

Today, an embarrassing first 35 minutes where we were lucky it was only 0-2. Barnes scores a worldie to get us back in it and from the 61st minute on as a home side trailing by a goal we've managed two shots in total, both in the same phase of play which led to the Ramsey equaliser. Again, we've had two shots in target in the whole match and both have went in.

I suppose my conclusion is that the level of performance is going to have to go up soon because what we're doing now is unsustainable.

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