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My first long-read is out. On Newcastle United 2.0: analysis of the start to the season, the intelligence of Sean Steur and Nico Gonzalez, Joe Willock’s resurgence, Rory Finneran at Notts County and a bit of vibe scouting on Martin Baturina. Enjoy!
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Good vid that and I've got a lot of thoughts on the topic.
I actually don't think Osula's hold up play is horrific. It was when he first joined but he improved a lot under Howe and he's got a very specific technique, similar to Gyokores. He doesn't contest well aerially but if he can get arms wrapped early enough, he should be able to keep the defender pinned and be able to spring out for the loose ball earlier. I wouldn't say his hold up play is a stength of his but last season it was a lot better and more effective than what we are seeing so far.
But as pointed out in the video, this isn't his game. #NUFC
William Osula (5) has won the same amount of duels in the Premier League as forgotten man Aladji Bamba this season 😅
📈 Jaissle’s 4-2-3-1 system relies on a CF’s hold-up and link-up play to be effective - and Ivan Toney’s influence at Al-Ahli proved that. First area our manager needs to strengthen?
🎥 Full video on #NUFC attacking struggles below ⤵️
I'll tag my piece below but Osula has a very specifc set of qualities and he is a PL level striker in the correct tactical enviroment. The one Jaissle is providing right now is not that. His movement in the box is okay but Osula is most effective in transition. He can generate chances on his own through his pace and power but that is maximised in a more chaotic play style. Howe ball was chaotic enough for him but Jaissle's definetly isn't. Players and Managers both have to adapt to each other. Osula has two goal contributions and is putting in the work despite an unsuited role, Jaissle needs to adapt to more of his needs now or we are going to have to spend more money on a striker in Jan, which will likely be an expensive short term fix.
The worrying thing is, Osula isn't the only player Jaissle isn't getting the most out of. #NUFC
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William Osula (5) has won the same amount of duels in the Premier League as forgotten man Aladji Bamba this season 😅
📈 Jaissle’s 4-2-3-1 system relies on a CF’s hold-up and link-up play to be effective - and Ivan Toney’s influence at Al-Ahli proved that. First area our manager needs to strengthen?
🎥 Full video on #NUFC attacking struggles below ⤵️
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🐟 2021: Fleetwood in League One
♥️ 2022: Hearts in the Scottish Premiership
🌹 2023: Blackburn in the Championship
🍒 2024: Bournemouth in the Premier League
🏴 2026: England senior team
James Hill's inspiring rise from Fleetwood Town to Thomas Tuchel's England squad. 📈
Love this. Hill is a great player and fully deserves this
A former #YoungLions players called to represent our #ThreeLions for the very first time 🦁 ❤️
Congratulations, James Hill 👏
ALT First senior call-up: James Hill
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A former #YoungLions players called to represent our #ThreeLions for the very first time 🦁 ❤️
Congratulations, James Hill 👏
ALT First senior call-up: James Hill
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🚨 Manchester United intend to relieve Michael Carrick of duties. #MUFC say no final decision & nothing set in stone but work undertaken on replacements + multiple sources anticipate change before Liverpool. W/ @lauriewhitwell @AdamCrafton_ @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7768165…
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𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙉𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚 🔍
The Geordie who burst onto the Championship scene on Tuesday night, with hopes of helping Wolves bounce back to the Premier League.
His idol is, of course, former England and Newcastle striker Alan Shearer. However, it's another former Three Lions striker in Jamie Vardy, who he compares his game to. A direct striker with intelligent movement, who enjoys playing off the shoulder of defenders and possesses a natural goalscorer's instinct. Primarily deployed as a central striker, he is versatile and is comfortable operating out wide or as a No.10. A lightning-quick teenager, standing at 6ft, with an impressive work rate, who presses well from the front and creates opportunities for teammates.
Sean joins Peter Beardsley, Alan Shearer, Michael Carrick and Elliot Anderson as players who graduated from the famous Wallsend Boys Club, before joining Newcastle's academy at the age of 13. He was a regular goalscorer throughout Newcastle's youth teams, including scoring 21 goals in 37 games for the U18s and 19 in 36 for the U21s. This led to him being named on the bench for Newcastle's historic League Cup triumph vs Liverpool in 2025. His dreams came true last season when he made his first-team debut in the Champions League, followed by his Premier League debut on the final day of the season.
He got his ticket to first-team football by signing for Wolves on Deadline Day, joining their experienced striker group, which includes Raul Jimenez and fellow Geordie and England U21 striker Adam Armstrong. There are more Wolves-Newcastle-England connections where that came from, as John Ruddy and Kieran Trippier have taken the 19-year-old under their wing and have praised his attitude ever since arriving at Molineux.
He's had to be patient this season, receiving limited minutes off the bench, but whenever he's played, he's made an impact. In his first start vs Burnley, he provided a crucial assist, while in his 17-minute cameo vs Bristol City on Tuesday, he scored two late goals to win it for Wolves despite trailing until the 82nd minute.
Neave has been involved in the England youth setup for the last few years, representing the U17s, U18s and most recently the U19s, where he came on as a substitute on the left wing for a certain Rio Ngumoha. And a great week just got better after being called up to the U20s, where he'll battle it out for a starting spot with Shim Mheuka, Jimmy Jay Morgan, Shea Lacey and Brain Madjo.
Never mind the next Harry Kane, could we see the next Alan Shearer break into the England Senior team?
