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Newcastle United 2-3 Liverpool - 16-year old Wonderkid SINKs spirited Magpies
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In today’s episode, Michael Grahamslaw is joined by Kevin Esther and Joanne Ayres to break down Newcastle United’s dramatic 3-2 defeat to Liverpool at St. James’ Park.
From Ryan Gravenberch’s early challenge on Bruno Guimaraes to Anthony Gordon’s red card, we dive into all the major talking points and controversial refereeing decisions that shaped the game.
Beyond the officiating, we assess Newcastle’s performance, squad depth, and new attacking options. Finally, with the transfer window closing soon, we discuss potential ins and outs, the one signing Newcastle still need, and whether Alexander Isak could really leave Tyneside this week.
🔔 Stick around to the end as we tease tomorrow’s episode where we’ll be mapping out our dream Champions League fixtures.
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Transcript
00:00:14
Global Sports Podcast Network
What the...
Introduction and Match Overview
00:00:16
Global Sports Podcast Network
Soccer.
00:00:16
Jo
yeah
00:00:17
Global Sports Podcast Network
Hello everybody, welcome back to the Daily Newcastle podcast.
00:00:19
Jo
okay
00:00:20
Global Sports Podcast Network
Michael Graveslow here, if you couldn't tell. And I'm joined today by Kevin Esther and Joanes. Now, we'll start off, well, obviously we're going to talk about the heart-wrenching 3-2 defeat to Liverpool.
00:00:32
Global Sports Podcast Network
24 hours on. How are you feeling, Joe?
00:00:36
Jo
A lot more mentally stable than I was um yesterday.
00:00:39
KEV
You don't look it.
00:00:40
Jo
as as you all know, come on, I went off on one in the group chat. I went off on one ah in the group chat with everybody in it, much to everyone's delight. But obviously he was highly emotionally charged when being wound up. So I was like biting like so easy.
00:00:52
Jo
I was just dishing it out and I'm like, bite, bite, bite.
00:00:54
Global Sports Podcast Network
Very easy.
00:00:54
Jo
So, yeah, of course. But come on. I mean, i even said it when the second goal went in. i was like, why? Why have they got to give us hope like this? And we're laughing about it, obviously, because it had happened and we thought it was great.
00:01:06
Jo
But I'll be honest, and I said it after the match and I'll say it again, ah think I would have rather lost the than lose the 3-2 because that third goal going in, man, it was like a sucker punch that the whole stadium just went because it was at a high
00:01:11
KEV
And I'm sorry.
00:01:20
Jo
And it just went like that. To watch 50,000 people collectively do that, it literally was like everyone literally got sucker punched at the same time.
00:01:22
Global Sports Podcast Network
yeah
00:01:27
Jo
So, yeah, of course, course it was emotional. um But isn't that the Toon roller coaster that we all love? But last night was something that I think it's been it's been a while since it's been that erratic. Up, down, up, down.
00:01:38
Jo
And then unfortunately finished on a down. So, yeah.
Emotional Reactions to the Defeat
00:01:41
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah, absolutely. And what about you, Kev? You are our beacon of positivity, so how are you feeling?
00:01:47
KEV
It was the most beautifully cruel way to ever lose a football game, I think. To be honest, you know what?
00:01:54
Jo
Hmm.
00:01:55
KEV
for the I obviously am very lucky to be a season ticket holder. I've been for a lot of years. and A lot of times i'll I don't leave early. I'll kind of start walking down the steps. as There's 30 seconds left and when the whistle goes straight out. and In the car and home.
00:02:08
KEV
Yesterday I stayed in my seat the whole time. Clapped them off. It was just... ah ah I feel so happy. It's so weird that we lost the game, but it's what, like how many teams, how many cities, how many, like the atmosphere was feral.
00:02:24
KEV
We were down to 10 men. We were two nil down we were without, and but but without Isaac, cause he's on strike.
00:02:25
Jo
Yeah.
00:02:30
KEV
Gordon's being sent off our makeshift striker and we still get back to all of Sula off a bench and a big Dan Byrne flick on going back to the nineties. It was crazy. Everything about it was beautiful, but it was just the cruelest form of, the cruelest way to lose a game.
00:02:44
KEV
And it's always Liverpool, the 4-3, the Collymore, the 4-3 the season after that one, the 3-2 again, Liverpool.
00:02:48
Jo
a
00:02:51
KEV
But hey, we wouldn't have won that We wouldn't have carried about the Cup, let's be honest. So yeah, it was amazing to be a part of.
00:02:54
Jo
true
00:02:57
KEV
And I'm so proud of the players and so proud of being Newcastle fan. I just think it's one of them things, isn't There's no justice in football, unfortunately.
00:03:04
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah, absolutely.
00:03:05
Jo
Nope.
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Global Sports Podcast Network
I think it's one of those, you know, we we had the banner a few years, but we don't demand a team that wins.
00:03:09
KEV
No.
00:03:10
Global Sports Podcast Network
We demand a team that tries. And literally there is not a player that could have gave 0.1% out there at the weekend.
00:03:14
KEV
no
00:03:17
Jo
True.
00:03:18
Global Sports Podcast Network
Well, yesterday on Monday. So yeah, absolutely fantastic game. But did want to get your thoughts on few primary talking points. Me and Ian kind of touched on them yesterday, but I've had a bit more chance to look at them today than I did yesterday. Because like you, Joe,
00:03:33
Global Sports Podcast Network
I was doing this while steaming, which wasn't great. A few things I said while woke up this morning and went, why the hell did you say that?
00:03:37
Jo
No. if
00:03:42
Global Sports Podcast Network
oh
00:03:42
Jo
excuse
00:03:43
Global Sports Podcast Network
But it happens.
Controversial Tackle Debate
00:03:44
Global Sports Podcast Network
But the first of which comes eight minutes in. Ryan Gravenberg's scissor tackle on Bruno Germana's. It's around the knee. It's high. but it's dangerous, but apparently a lack of force was the justification for no red card.
00:03:59
Global Sports Podcast Network
Referee gave a yellow. What do you think, Kev? Was it the right decision, or should Liverpool's first goal scorer not have even been on the pitch?
00:04:07
KEV
I mean, it's, it is, I don't know this one. It's so like, it's like an orange card for me. ah think it's not like a force.
00:04:14
Global Sports Podcast Network
Well,
00:04:16
KEV
I think it's like a lot of contact. Like Bruno sees a coming and kind of turns and he knows it's coming. So he moves like, he's not seriously hurt, thankfully.
00:04:23
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:04:24
KEV
um But also, I mean, why is he scissoring in like that? it It's, it is a little bit reckless. So to be honest, if it was given as a red, I don't think there would have been a ridiculous amount of complaints.
00:04:34
Jo
you
00:04:35
KEV
And if it was a yellow, we'd be saying it might be a red, but maybe yellow is fair. So it's one of them can go either way. I think the referee, as much as I would love to come on here and slate him, probably got that right.
00:04:45
KEV
And I think he got it right because... The atmosphere was feral. It was a big game. There was a lot of talk before the game. It was going to be really hard to referee that game no matter what. And I dislike Hooper anyway. But actually, I don't think he was as terrible as maybe some of the Newcastle fans around me thought he was. I think at the time and the emotion, it's easy to get caught up.
00:05:04
KEV
and I think it was definitely a yellow, but... I think a red might have been a bit too harsh. we We can't take contact and tackles that out the game too much because so it is a contact sport.
00:05:14
KEV
You are going to get hurt, unfortunately. Joelinton and Tenardi got hurt for
00:05:17
Jo
Hmm.
00:05:19
KEV
Yeah, it's a tough one. Orange card for me, I think probably a yellow is fair. Was he given a yellow?
00:05:24
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah, he was given a yellow.
00:05:25
KEV
and I think it's probably right. I think the occasion, again, I know it doesn't matter whether you hit him early on or hit him late on, but it's early. You don't really want to ruin the game as a referee. The atmosphere is feral as it is. yeah He probably got it right, I think, as much as I hate to say it.
00:05:39
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah, to be honest, you've said everything that I had written down. Proverbial orange card. If it's given, it isn't overturned.
00:05:43
KEV
Yeah.
00:05:45
Global Sports Podcast Network
And the only bit I added was if it happens 10 minutes later, I think he probably gives a red.
00:05:46
KEV
Yeah.
00:05:46
Jo
Hmm.
00:05:50
Global Sports Podcast Network
But it's just so early in the game that he doesn't.
00:05:50
KEV
Yeah.
00:05:52
KEV
Yeah, pretty much bang on. It's almost like we know what we're talking about, Michael.
00:05:56
Jo
but
00:05:56
Global Sports Podcast Network
ah What do you think, Joe?
00:05:58
Jo
To be fair, that was the bit I was going add in that if it was later in the game, that I think that would have been a different decision. at At the end of the day, when you do watch it back,
00:06:05
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:06:06
Jo
Because again, I've got to take into perspective at the time, I am at the back level of level seven. So I'm like as high as going to be unless I literally want sit on the roof. So like the angle I'm going at anyway, again, which is why I went off in the chat without actually being reasonable about the red card as well for Gordon.
00:06:20
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:06:21
Jo
You know, you you take on what you've first seen from from up there. I'll be honest, it looked bad, but it didn't necessarily look like a red card. I ironically think it was probably more of a red card when I'm watching back and see that two feet are off the ground.
00:06:28
KEV
Yeah.
00:06:33
Jo
And it is a scissor tackle. And like we've just said, had it been later in the game, which really shouldn't come into play, it should either be a red or it's not in the grand scheme.
00:06:35
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:06:41
Jo
But backing up everything you've said, I think maybe the referee not bottled it, but it was taking the whole occasion into it, wasn't it? um And I've got to be honest with you, by the way, I'm not one of the Newcastle fans that think Hooper, even though I don't like him, I don't think he had a stinker.
00:06:55
Jo
Because ironically, a good 20-ish minutes in, I distinctly remember turning to one my mates and being like, actually, the ref's being canny fair here. We're getting a decent amount of free kicks.
00:07:04
Global Sports Podcast Network
That's not exactly the same.
00:07:05
Jo
he was He was being fair So he started off well I think he came out worse in the second half So you know people were like, oh he's been paid off in the tunnel in the half time But you know It's one of those isn't it But i actually I think we got more out of Hooper Than I expected to prior to the game Because he again, not a huge fan of him But if we're looking at that one specifically at the time Obviously everyone shouting for a red card But we didn't like continue to kick off After he wasn't given one put that way
00:07:23
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:07:32
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:07:32
KEV
the The only thing I Sorry I'll jump in quickly The only thing I was massively bothered about Hooper Was the Shah incident Because Obviously he's come out He's got concussions So he'll miss the Leeds game and But what's frustrating is Alisson The Liverpool goalkeeper Is telling Liverpool to stop He's he's telling mal linesman He's telling the referee
00:07:47
Jo
Yeah.
00:07:47
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah. Yeah.
00:07:48
Jo
He's the one going mental, yeah.
00:07:50
KEV
He's like, look, like something it's a head injury here. You need to stop. So fair play to Alisson for trying to get the referee's attention and the linesman's attention. And he played on. I was like, well, hang on a minute. like Everybody knows the protocol is head injury.
00:08:00
Jo
Yeah.
00:08:01
KEV
you stopp I know Liverpool's on the counter and he could be pretending because we say we see a lot of players pretend to hold their head.
00:08:05
Jo
Still not the point, though.
00:08:08
KEV
But in that situation, the opposition goalkeeper is saying, look, you need some attention.
00:08:08
Global Sports Podcast Network
yeah
00:08:12
KEV
here He's been smashed.
00:08:14
Jo
yeah
00:08:14
KEV
that's good That's the only kind of problem I had with
Alisson's Sportsmanship vs. Referee Decisions
00:08:16
KEV
Hooper the whole game. I think it's very hard it's very hard to referee at St James' part with the atmosphere like that. so
00:08:20
Jo
I think the crowd turned on him though Kev If you remember like the whole crowd started singing You're not fit to referee at that point So that was like i think it was a bit of a turning point as well With how everyone felt about how he was doing But yeah and I mean Cher looked out for the count He didn't just look like he was going oh He was on his side No moving that's when Alison's doing this You know like come on There's got to be something Hmm
00:08:26
KEV
Yeah.
00:08:26
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:08:28
KEV
Yeah.
00:08:34
KEV
He was just flat. Yeah, like that's what was worrying for me.
00:08:35
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah. Broadway.
00:08:39
KEV
Yeah. That's the only thing I had an issue with Hooper, really. and I know we're not talking about Hooper too much, but I think that was kind of... But again, so it's hard for refs. How many players go down holding ahead, thinking I'm going to get a referee to stop the game here?
00:08:50
Jo
Mm-hmm.
00:08:51
Global Sports Podcast Network
All the time.
00:08:52
KEV
Exactly.
00:08:53
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Yeah.
00:08:53
KEV
So it is tough. I'm not slating them, but that was the only thing for me where thought that was bad. The rest of it was, like you said, probably fair and
00:09:01
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah, I have to say as well, you mentioned Alisson there in ah in a positive light and I do have another thing to say about him actually. At the end, when Bruno Gamares is kicking off after he's headbutted the ball and slammed it down ah five times, he's there and he's kicking off, I think it's against Gravenberg, and Alisson is the one that comes over and calms him down and says, look, it's not worth it, there's a couple of minutes left, you don't want to get suspended.
00:09:23
Jo
Yeah.
00:09:23
Global Sports Podcast Network
And it's ah none of our players are doing that, it's actually the Liverpool goalkeeper that ends up calming him down.
00:09:25
KEV
yeah
00:09:27
Jo
Yeah.
00:09:28
KEV
Can we sign Alison before we end the window?
00:09:29
Global Sports Podcast Network
So... If we're going to have three goalkeepers, why not? We had seven last season.
00:09:34
Jo
AI knot.
00:09:34
KEV
Get him in.
00:09:35
Jo
Yeah.
00:09:35
KEV
Play him up front. He's great with his feet.
00:09:38
Global Sports Podcast Network
ah Exactly. But I assume we're all in agreement that the Anthony Gordon red card is a red card.
00:09:45
KEV
Yeah, absolutely.
00:09:46
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yep.
00:09:47
KEV
City boy.
00:09:49
Global Sports Podcast Network
Joe? Joe?
00:09:49
Jo
I agree more now than I did at the time, obviously. I was having none of it at the time. But again, look, I'll hold my hands up and I have in the group chat since. Like, you know, you yeah when you have a few drinks and you're that far up in the sky, you're not going to see anything clearly, are you?
00:10:02
Jo
um But yeah, of course, at the time, I was just like, no, because I'll be honest, from the exact angle and...
00:10:02
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah. yeah
00:10:08
Jo
height I'm sitting at it looked like it went in but it looked like it tried to pull out the last second so that's why I think everyone especially up in level seven were kicking off a lot because to us it looked like it pulled out so we didn't until we went down for a half time pints and we looked and we're like ah
00:10:14
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:10:22
Jo
hang on like yeah his studs have went right down the back of the leg
00:10:24
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:10:27
Jo
But, I mean, Gordon was very apologetic. You know, there was apologies to Van Dijk, whatever, at the time. Because I don't know, really, did he really mean it as viciously as it looked? I know he did end up going down the back of his leg. But, oh, I don't know. Look, it's done. It's a red card and he's out for three games. And that actually was my biggest thing. Because turned out one of my mates. I was like, you know the actual lock-on effect here is the next bloody three games? And I mean this one as well. You know what I mean? So, but anyway, yeah.
00:10:52
KEV
I won't defend Gordon because I think he is a bit silly.
00:10:53
Jo
Yeah.
00:10:55
KEV
He needs he needs to be a lot cleverer. He'll be the first to admit that as well, so I'm not going to come on you and say him.
00:10:59
Jo
Mm-hmm.
00:10:59
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:10:59
KEV
But i think the frustrating part for me is, i think if I could get inside of his head, which I would try and do and probably massively fail, but I'll see what other people think and get hammered. and I think he missed the League Cup final.
00:11:11
KEV
He's Liverpool fan. Everyone was saying, oh, he's been suspended on purpose. Why has he acted out at Van Hecker whatever?
00:11:15
Global Sports Podcast Network
True.
00:11:16
KEV
And I think that was in his head. I'm going to prove a point here because he started off amazing. He was getting on the end of headers. He was busting a gut. He was battling Canardy. He did some weird karate flick first touch. I thought he's well up for this.
00:11:28
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:11:28
KEV
I also think the previous time before that... He had a bit of a stinker. I think the time before that was the game he scored or assisted. But the one before the sending off was was a bit of a stinker and everyone was like, did he even want to run against Liverpool the game at Anfield?
00:11:44
KEV
He wasn't great. think that was in his head and he was trying way too hard to impress him and the atmosphere was feral. It's got him riled up. He's thought, I'm going to make a stay. I'm going to get the energy up. And he's thought, oh, what have I done? I've just went down the back of his calf.
00:11:54
KEV
So I'm not defending Gordon.
00:11:56
Jo
I
00:11:56
KEV
I don't think it was out of maliciousness or I don't think it was out of wanting to be sent off against these with teaming supports, which I've seen some stupid fans say.
00:11:59
Jo
i don't think so.
00:12:01
Global Sports Podcast Network
Oh no, definitely not.
00:12:03
Jo
Yeah. Of course.
00:12:04
KEV
and think it was just a genuine desperation to actually do well against Liverpool so yeah it's frustrating he's a silly boy you should learn for it from it but I mean it still gives us one of the most beautiful comebacks until we lost ever yeah heart on his sleeve
00:12:19
Jo
I know. know.
00:12:20
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah, there's that small caveat at the end.
00:12:20
Jo
I know.
00:12:21
Global Sports Podcast Network
But yeah, I think Anthony Gordon's one of the most emotional players I think I've seen on the pitch for Newcastle.
00:12:22
Jo
and sure
00:12:27
Global Sports Podcast Network
and At times you love him for it, but obviously in this situation you are thinking, you silly, silly little boy.
00:12:34
KEV
yeah yeah
00:12:35
Global Sports Podcast Network
um ah But what I'm going to do now is I'm going to go to our first advert of the episode and then we'll talk a little bit more. There'll be one more controversial decision then we'll go into a bit more from the game itself.
Evaluating Newcastle's Squad Depth
00:13:19
KEV
That's not the question. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm
00:13:27
Global Sports Podcast Network
Now, moving into the game, I think the the lineup was a you know pretty much as we expected, starting 11.
00:13:31
KEV
sorry.
00:13:33
Global Sports Podcast Network
Ian and I both said yesterday we would kind of liked to have had something a little bit different, but you cannot blame Howard all for keeping that same 11 after such a great display at Villa Park.
00:13:33
KEV
I'm sorry.
00:13:43
Global Sports Podcast Network
ah So I don't want to talk about the starting 11. I want to talk about the substitutes bench. um I don't know about you both of you, but when I was looking at the start of the game, I was looking at our bench, comparing it to Liverpool's and thinking that is the strongest bench Newcastle have had in a very, very long time, except from, you know, that one obvious position.
00:14:06
Global Sports Podcast Network
um But what do you think going into the season, if we can fix that obvious one position, do you think we're in a actually a pretty decent position in regards to squad depth? What do you think, Joe?
00:14:17
Jo
ah Yeah, um I think we've covered this in some of the other pods. I mean, really that the the whole EZAC situation has overlooked the fact that we really haven't had that bad of a summer. We'll have strengthened in areas that we've said we've needed strengthening's.
00:14:31
Jo
in the defence, the midfield, and the goalkeeper, got a longer on the right. All of these are upgrades in the positions that were asked for and from players that were lost. So, as I say, this whole mess in the Izak saga, which will be resolved one way or another within the next week,
00:14:40
KEV
you
00:14:46
Jo
um It's just what happens, isn't it? It's what happens next with that side of things. So we need to find a solution. Asoula's got to start, by the way, up front against Leeds. and In fact, he's got to start the next three games now, surely, and with Pons on the left. But i don't know. Do we bring someone else in and Asoula isn't starting? and He feels pushed out again, bless him.
00:15:06
Jo
um But no, in general, are bang on there with the the bench itself. To look at it, you know we had Chow on there, we had Bottman, we had Ramsey. I was very impressed with the bench. um So, no, I am happy.
00:15:20
Jo
the The big saga taken out of it, I am happy with the summer overall.
00:15:24
Global Sports Podcast Network
What about you, Kev? Feel the same
00:15:26
KEV
Yeah. Yeah. I've been one of a rare, not on this pod. Well, actually when I'm on my jaw, it I've been on my jaw a lot. And, uh,
00:15:31
Global Sports Podcast Network
same?
00:15:32
KEV
I've been the one saying, look, this summer's actually good. it's It's very promising. We've made some very good signings. It's that obvious thing, isn't it? The Isaac saga, no striker. We missed a striker against Villa. And we missed a striker, especially in the first half an hour against Liverpool.
00:15:44
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:15:46
KEV
was balls flying across the box. i mean, even a Wilson... um
00:15:50
Jo
yeah
00:15:50
KEV
who I think, again, i'll I'll very briefly say this because I i agree what Joe said, so I'll kind of go off topic and throw Michael off a little bit. I think the Isaac saga, he hates us now, the Isaac saga, for me, I think he's just talking a whole lot of rubbish because why would the club put you in the advertising thing with Tino Asprea for the new kid if you told him you wanted to leave and you would you would definitely go no matter what?
00:16:01
Jo
Mm-hmm.
00:16:12
KEV
Why would we let Callum Wilson go on a free when we know you're definitely going no matter what? um A lot has happened over the last three, four months at the club where you think, well, if the club knew, would definitely, you might have said you want to leave or if a bid comes in, I'd like to go.
00:16:27
KEV
But there's no way that the club definitely knew that you weren't ever going to play for him again and go on strike because they spent a fortune on the kit ah promo with you mainly and Tino Asprea.
00:16:32
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:16:36
KEV
They let Callum Wilson go thinking that you would at least be there if they didn't get somebody in straight away. so yeah, think he's talking a lot of rubbish. But I think so just to go back to the summer, I actually think it's been a very, very good summer. I think Ramsdale could be ah big upgrade on Pope if he gets an opportunity and comes in, especially with his feet.
00:16:52
KEV
I mean, Pope again... couldn't do much for the goals, but Jesus, with his feet, how do you how are you professional footballer, have a ball at your feet every day and put the ball out of place so much?
Hugo Eketike's Rising Star
00:17:02
KEV
I think Chou looked promising.
00:17:04
KEV
Ramsey, I really liked how direct he was. He's almost like a Willock regen. I feel a bit sorry for Willock because...
00:17:08
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah. It's great.
00:17:10
KEV
but what happens now? Because Ramsey looks like he can pretty much do his job.
00:17:12
Jo
Yeah.
00:17:14
KEV
m But Willick's there for the depth and I think Alanga's got a lot of talent. It's just, he's going to take a while to get you started with play. But yeah, it's been good. We we need we need a striker. There's no denying that.
00:17:24
KEV
Anybody, blind man, his dog can see that, can't we? So, let's get a striker in over next week and we'll be happy, I think.
00:17:27
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:17:30
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah, 100%. I think when you look at the performance of Hugo Eketike, I don't know if either of you watched the game against Bournemouth, where they beat them 4-2, but I think based off what we've seen from um in the first two games, I think it's very clear to see why...
00:17:38
Jo
Mm-hmm.
00:17:45
Global Sports Podcast Network
Well, do you both think it's clear to see why Newcastle viewed them as the ideal EZAC replacement?
00:17:50
KEV
one i
00:17:50
Global Sports Podcast Network
Because...
00:17:51
Jo
God, yeah.
00:17:51
KEV
Why couldn't he just be a flop? I hate how good he is. I hate how good he is.
00:17:55
Jo
I know.
00:17:55
KEV
am Even against us, I know but he didn't have his best game against us compared to Bournemouth, but he was physical, he was mixing it with Burn, and I loved that about him.
00:17:57
Jo
I know.
00:18:03
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:18:04
KEV
I was watching it and I hated it because thought, you would be perfect for us, you numpty.
00:18:09
Jo
Uh-huh.
00:18:09
KEV
like
00:18:10
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:18:11
Jo
Uh-huh.
00:18:11
KEV
You could have come to us. Liverpool could have had Isaac and you could have been my number nine and and you're putting yourself about. You've got a bit of class. It was a lovely finish. Even though was a bit of fortune in there to kind of fall back to Gakporta late after him.
00:18:22
KEV
But you took it so calm.
00:18:22
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:18:24
KEV
He was even respectful when he scored against us. He ran over to the Liverpool fans, booing me, kiss him and turned his back on the fans. was like, you could have given that big, Ray, because we give you a little bit of stick.
00:18:32
Global Sports Podcast Network
yeah
00:18:33
KEV
And he was very respectful there.
00:18:34
Global Sports Podcast Network
He should have gave a big looks.
00:18:35
KEV
So he's clearly got a good character and he's quite respectful.
00:18:36
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:18:38
KEV
Imagine having a striker who's respectful with good character. m
00:18:42
Jo
Imagine.
00:18:42
KEV
So, yeah, look, Eketiki looks like a real deal, unfortunately. I'd love to come on here and say, oh, we dodged a bullet, but I would love him at Newcastle. Sorry.
00:18:51
Jo
Yeah.
00:18:51
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah. I have to say, when we were linked with him, I said, I don't think he'd be a good fit for us. I think, but one of those where he's too greedy, in my opinion, all of those sort of statistics that I've looked at and gone, right, definitely, it backs up what I'm seeing.
00:19:06
Global Sports Podcast Network
Wasn't great against Spurs. um You know, I've looked at all those and gone, yeah, you know what? Definitely not all kind of player. I've seen him play against Liverpool and he's doing none of that.
00:19:15
KEV
Yeah.
00:19:16
Global Sports Podcast Network
For Liverpool, sorry, and he's doing none of that. So it's it's one of those where,
00:19:17
KEV
Yeah.
00:19:19
Global Sports Podcast Network
Clearly, it's just what Frankfurt needed them to do.
00:19:21
KEV
Yeah.
00:19:22
Global Sports Podcast Network
Liverpool are having them play a completely different style, and he's he's doing fantastically. ah But yeah, do you agree, Joe? It's hard to praise an opposition player, but...
00:19:31
Jo
No, it's fine. Yeah, look, I said I had nothing against the kid anyway. but i think me and Ian did a pot of
00:19:35
KEV
It's harder for Joel. It's harder for Joel.
00:19:39
Jo
Look, it i'm I'm feeling my better today, man. It's fine. I've got it out my system eventually. To me, it's what 24 hours can do. um But no, no, seriously. like you Come on, you can't slag the lad. And i I didn't want to slag the lad even when we're trying to get him because even when he turned us down for PSG, mentioned at the time, you're going to turn down playing with the likes of Messi and that as a young lad, what, he was 19 or something at the time.
00:20:01
Jo
You're not going to.
00:20:01
Global Sports Podcast Network
I
00:20:01
Jo
It's just as simple as that. If you look at it with a level head, which I'm now looking at things with, um No, i've got I've got no issues with it I'm obviously a bit mad that he scored against her But, you know, so did two other people So that's fine
00:20:13
KEV
How about Liverpool give us £20 million in Ekertiki and we'll accept.
00:20:13
Global Sports Podcast Network
yeah
00:20:17
Jo
Yes, yeah Yeah, because I want Izak gone 100% I would take that In fact, I want Izak gone so much I'd take a straight swap I'd take a straight swap He won't be
00:20:22
KEV
Ekertiki is not going to be happy playing game.
00:20:24
Global Sports Podcast Network
ah might take
00:20:26
KEV
Ekertiki is not going to be happy if Izak comes in and gets his place when he started with like three goals in three games. So is Izak going to start on the bench?
00:20:32
Jo
People are saying I could take you'll play out left. They're saying you'll play out left is with argument. You know, when you put stuff on social media and they're like, oh, are you talking about, man?
00:20:38
KEV
Too good.
00:20:38
Jo
I could take you'll be out left.
00:20:39
KEV
Too good to play out there.
00:20:40
Jo
I'm like, maybe you won't want to play out left.
00:20:40
Global Sports Podcast Network
yeah and even then Cody Gakbo has been one of their best players at the start the season and then you're kicking him out and I don't be wrong depth depth depth I know that's the main thing but they're not going to want to you know not start games and yeah if Izak does end up going it's a really big conundrum for Liverpool especially with their back line which I'm not going lie if you can't handle William Asula
00:20:42
Jo
Exactly. But... Yes.
00:20:47
KEV
He looks very strong.
00:20:47
Jo
yeah
00:20:52
Jo
but
00:21:04
Global Sports Podcast Network
I can't wait until Earl and Holland plays against us and against a Sula, but you know, he came on and he looked very good against particularly Canadi.
00:21:07
KEV
Yeah, he's going to kill him.
00:21:10
Jo
Yeah. here
00:21:14
Global Sports Podcast Network
So it's one of those where I think they'll definitely struggle defensively this season, but from Newcastle side of things, defensively, we were pretty decent. I would say, i don't know if you will agree, but I've heard a few things today that Pope should have maybe done better for one of the goals.
00:21:30
Global Sports Podcast Network
Um, He stands still for all three, to be honest, the last one.
00:21:33
Jo
Which one?
00:21:34
KEV
in room.
00:21:35
Global Sports Podcast Network
um So basically, you see the gap and he is up.
00:21:38
Jo
Oh, it comes shooting across, I don't think. i don't know.
00:21:39
Global Sports Podcast Network
It is there. I mean, I think what people are saying is that it's you know it's it's not straight at him, but he doesn't move for any of the three goals.
00:21:43
Jo
I don't know.
00:21:47
Global Sports Podcast Network
Now, I think they're just fantastic finishes.
00:21:49
Jo
I think they are.
00:21:49
Global Sports Podcast Network
um But would you say any of them were avoidable, avoidable as most people would say?
00:21:50
Jo
I'm not blaming Pog. I can't. I'm sorry.
00:21:55
Global Sports Podcast Network
Mm-hmm.
00:21:55
Jo
Well, the first one bobbles through like a few players, doesn't it, really? And it's very it's literally on the ground in the bottom corner. So, no, I don't think he's going to get down quick enough.
00:22:06
Jo
um but the health in the oh No I don't think the second one No I don't Not the way it was flicked off take could taken No there was too much power in the shot And I genuinely don't think I've ah have i've tried to not watch too many highlights again Just being too emotional about the whole thing I haven't watched all the highlights But I have watched the
00:22:10
Global Sports Podcast Network
The second one, Ekotike, it's a good strike.
Analyzing Conceded Goals
00:22:24
Jo
goals back
00:22:24
Jo
And no, the last goal, look, at the end of the day, it was a very well put together goal. The passing movement between about four or five players prior to being put away by the kid um was great.
00:22:29
Global Sports Podcast Network
great finish.
00:22:36
Jo
So no, i'm personally, I'm not going to blame, even though I know some people are, I'm not going to blame Pope. Just saying.
00:22:43
KEV
I think the first one's impossible.
00:22:43
Global Sports Podcast Network
You agree with that?
00:22:46
KEV
I think if any ball goes in off the post...
00:22:47
Jo
Mm-hmm.
00:22:49
KEV
Even if he dives, is he really going to get it?
00:22:49
Global Sports Podcast Network
absolutely.
00:22:50
KEV
The second one, think got to give Ekertiki a lot of credit. He stayed so calm and just slotted in kind of outside. I think Pope was maybe thinking he's obviously going to go across as like most strikers do.
00:23:01
KEV
Very clever finish. i think the third one, the thing which catches Pope out is the dummy. You think of a goalkeeper's footwork.
00:23:07
Jo
It's wrong footage.
00:23:08
KEV
He's in the right position. He's about to dive.
00:23:09
Jo
Mm-hmm.
00:23:10
KEV
He's about to go left. Slosabaya, can't say his name. He dummies it. He then adjusts to get back across towards his near post. And by the time he's set again, it's such a pure strike from Rio that I just think it's very harsh to blame.
00:23:21
Jo
Mm-hmm.
00:23:21
KEV
When you look at the technical aspects of the footwork and of being a goalkeeper and your body weight and your hand, it's difficult.
00:23:22
Global Sports Podcast Network
and percent
00:23:27
Jo
Yep.
00:23:29
KEV
I think it's harsh. Like I say, the only kind issue I have Pope is with his feet. I think he's a shot stopper. He's one of the best in league. he He can't play with his feet, unfortunately.
00:23:37
Jo
He pretty much set up a Sula's goal, man, what talking about. It was it was unreal. It's the best kick I've ever seen him do in his life.
00:23:43
KEV
yeah
00:23:44
Jo
so Couldn't quite believe he'd done it, quite frankly, but yeah.
00:23:45
KEV
oh I'll give him a pre-assist.
00:23:47
Global Sports Podcast Network
ah
00:23:48
KEV
Dan Byrne gets the assist.
00:23:48
Jo
him something.
00:23:49
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah. Canardy should get the assist, really. He spends more time doing that.
00:23:52
KEV
but
00:23:54
Global Sports Podcast Network
His little superhero impression holding back Dan Baird.
00:23:56
KEV
i
00:23:57
Global Sports Podcast Network
Bull hits him on the back and he doesn't even know it.
00:24:00
Global Sports Podcast Network
ah But yeah, it's Canardy.
00:24:00
KEV
Well, who was the guy who had his arms around Joel Hinton in the box as well?
00:24:00
Jo
Love it.
00:24:04
KEV
I so i saw that after of the game.
00:24:05
Global Sports Podcast Network
Gravenberg. Yeah, Gravenberg.
00:24:06
KEV
What's going on there?
00:24:06
Global Sports Podcast Network
That was one of the...
00:24:07
Jo
that's That's him again, you see. That's another thing that they were saying about a Big Joe.
00:24:08
KEV
What's happening there?
00:24:09
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:24:09
KEV
The fattier way around.
00:24:10
Jo
You know, that that was a fun wrestle.
00:24:11
KEV
The fattier way around, I'm telling you, we're at least looking at
00:24:14
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah, 100%.
00:24:14
Jo
Oh, i agree, 100%.
00:24:15
Global Sports Podcast Network
It wasn't even looked at.
00:24:15
Jo
hundred percent
00:24:17
Global Sports Podcast Network
which is mental.
00:24:18
Jo
And that's the problem. And that's where there's no consistency, is there, really?
00:24:19
Global Sports Podcast Network
hu
00:24:22
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah. like ah Considering Man United got a penalty for very similar against Fulham, it was one of the controversial decisions I had wrote down, but I thought we could do a whole pod on it, um as I only got through two out the six I had written down in the first 10 minutes.
00:24:34
KEV
Yeah.
00:24:36
Global Sports Podcast Network
oh But yeah, there was there was that, the air the Bruno yellow potentially getting his second yellow. Canate, the second yellow potentially on Harvey Barnes, ah where he pushes Barnes in the back when he goes through.
00:24:45
Jo
Mm-hmm.
00:24:47
KEV
Yeah, the push. Yeah.
00:24:48
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah. um so But it's one of those where, just to sort of elaborate, um Ibrahima Canadi does shove Barnes to the ground. It's not dissimilar to what Conceded to Gordon, etc.
00:25:00
Global Sports Podcast Network
um But the reason that wasn't given is VAR cannot intervene for a second yellow card.
00:25:06
KEV
That's nice.
00:25:06
Global Sports Podcast Network
oh So, yeah, so if it was a penalty, if it was in the box, VAR probably would have gave it. and But because they can't intervene for a second yellow card, they could only... Well, they just basically go with what Simon Hooper said.
00:25:19
Global Sports Podcast Network
So, yeah, that's a that's ah that's a difficult one to take for me. I understand the Gravenberg one a little bit more. um But yeah, ah there's a lot of decisions in the game that could have gone either way. But I'm going to put that behind us. We're going to stop talking about this particular match unless anyone has anything in addition to add.
00:25:38
KEV
just it was it was unbelievable just well done know sounds stupid but well done Newcastle like that is we lost right we lost but my goodness gracious me were we not entertained
00:25:41
Jo
It was.
00:25:44
Jo
ahll we what we were. We were outstanding.
00:25:51
Jo
you are
00:25:52
Global Sports Podcast Network
Perfect. Eddie Howes entertain us. ah We're going to have Joe entertain us with the Zencaster advert.
00:25:55
Jo
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00:26:00
Jo
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00:26:17
Jo
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00:26:23
Global Sports Podcast Network
So that's that.
00:26:25
Jo
Wow.
00:26:25
Global Sports Podcast Network
Newcastle have travelled to Villa Park and hosted Liverpool and picked up just one point. When it feels like we probably could have had six out of six if a certain Swede wasn't being such a turnip.
00:26:36
KEV
hmm
00:26:36
Global Sports Podcast Network
But overall, are you happy with Newcastle's start of the campaign, Joe?
00:26:37
Jo
I love that.
00:26:40
Jo
The visuals.
00:26:45
Jo
I am, to be fair. Look, we have performed brilliantly in both games. we're very It's very, very clear and evident as to what the problem we've got is. um You've got to hope that we're going to get that resolved in one way or another, but this next week is going be very interesting as a result.
00:27:00
Jo
But yeah, come on, with nobody can moan. We can have a lot of moans about Monday night, but we can't moan about the performance from the players, the passion that they put in.
00:27:08
Global Sports Podcast Network
Absolutely not
00:27:09
Jo
um We could literally, like Kev said, we could not have asked anything more of any one of them. um And if I'm honest, Villa was just a frustrating one because, again, we had Villa and it was just that kind of lack of firepower.
00:27:21
Jo
That game was ours. So technically Liverpool was ours because in a way, if it wasn't for Liverpool, being Liverpool and they'd just find a way to win, just like they did against Bournemouth, because Bournemouth really...
00:27:30
Global Sports Podcast Network
not.
00:27:31
Jo
I remember feeling sorry for Bournemouth watched that game and I thought, you know, Bournemouth deserved something of that match just like we did, but Liverpool...
00:27:34
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:27:39
Jo
Being the champions that they are, they always find a way. um
00:27:42
KEV
I killed you.
00:27:43
Jo
But no, going back to us, that's enough about them.
00:27:44
KEV
Oh, my God.
00:27:45
Jo
um I'm not going to talk about it because I'm obviously getting salty again. um So it's fine.
00:27:50
Global Sports Podcast Network
but
00:27:51
Jo
But no, no, going back to us, we've been mint. I'm absolutely more than happy for how this season started, apart from the lack of points. But based on what we've seen so far, it could be a very exciting season.
00:28:02
Global Sports Podcast Network
ah Do you agree, Kev?
00:28:03
KEV
Yeah, yeah'm i'm not I'm not unhappy with the point situation. I'm frustrated, as probably Eddie Howe and the players will be, but performance-wise, it's been brilliant.
00:28:10
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:28:11
KEV
But look, it's a 38-game season. There'll be many games this season where we don't play well and we nick a 1-0 win and away from home and we get a penalty and pinch it up to death when we're not playing well. So it's a massive long way to go.
00:28:24
KEV
I think, for me, I've said it millions of times, ah I would give Eddie Howe a 10-year contract and just keep him for as long as he wants because...
00:28:30
Global Sports Podcast Network
Mm-hmm.
00:28:31
KEV
again, we'll have faults and we will have bad performances this season. It's impossible not to, but it's it's just the team we have right now, we can be so proud of them. And I know that's kind of not a big club mentality and or an elite club mentality, but I think it takes time to get there. Liverpool, brilliant in terms of how they got a result out of that is unbelievable and they deserve a lot of credit. Actually, I know that won't go down well with Newcastle fans, but let's be honest, when you when you play that badly and win against a team who played so well,
00:29:01
KEV
fair play.
00:29:01
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah, yeah
00:29:02
KEV
I hope we get to that level um at some point, but until then, we just have to enjoy the ride. and I mean, what a ride Monday night was.
00:29:10
Global Sports Podcast Network
I still haven't calmed down, to be honest.
00:29:11
Jo
yeah
00:29:12
Global Sports Podcast Network
My heart's still going 20 to a dozen. But over the first two games, I do completely agree with you is on the performance side of things. But has there been a player in particular that has really impressed you?
Player Performance Highlights
00:29:24
Global Sports Podcast Network
Kev, I'll start with you on this one.
00:29:26
KEV
and it's It's not much of a surprise, but I wouldn't ever consider Tino Levermento right back ever again. He's so good at left back going forward. It's ridiculous. Shooty, can we just have Hall and Tino's left backs?
00:29:37
Jo
Both
00:29:40
KEV
Trippier and Kraft.
00:29:41
Jo
of them.
00:29:42
KEV
Trippier and Kraft right back. And there's our depth. There it is. but There it is. Tino was unbelievable left back. Nobody can tell me that Tino at right back plays like that because he doesn't. I've never seen him go forward the he does.
00:29:52
Global Sports Podcast Network
No.
00:29:54
Jo
I get that.
00:29:55
KEV
hit right back and defensively he was brilliant um and also when he comes inside he creates so much space on the wing for me it's a shame that he's coming inside from the left because for me Barnes been my most disappointing player and he can't beat a man so if you get if you get Gordon back on that left and Tino's coming inside and creating that space
00:29:55
Jo
I want Hall back in is the only problem.
00:29:58
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:30:10
Global Sports Podcast Network
That my next question.
00:30:10
Jo
and
00:30:16
KEV
You're flying. And honestly, I love Lewis Hall as well, but I just think we haven't got another real left-back at the club. Now Burns a solidified centre-half. Can we just have them two?
00:30:25
Global Sports Podcast Network
yeah Absolutely fantastic stuff.
00:30:26
KEV
Tino's not that good at right-back. He's fantastic at left-back.
00:30:32
Global Sports Podcast Network
I want a question there because Lewis Hall, not that long ago, would have probably been the first name on the team sheet behind Tonali and that turnip.
00:30:37
KEV
Great player as well. but We need strength and depth.
00:30:39
Jo
hundred percent
00:30:41
Global Sports Podcast Network
um
00:30:41
KEV
please
00:30:42
Global Sports Podcast Network
But yes... Joe, I'll ask you the same question because Kev added something else on. I'll i'll go for that as well.
00:30:48
KEV
Sorry.
00:30:48
Global Sports Podcast Network
So, oh no, you ah you answered my next question. Has there been a player that has impressed you? And has there been a player that you've been particularly disappointed in?
00:30:59
Jo
Yeah, i I may as well go back to front on this because I was going to agree with what Kev said about the disappointment, unfortunately. um I'm not overly surprised either, which is a bit sad in a way, but that's why I was kind of calling for Gordon to be out left and Barnes to be in the middle, just to kind of...
00:31:15
Jo
Give them something else to try almost because for me it wasn't working as much. and bond Gordon, sorry, is way more effective on the left than Barnes is.
00:31:22
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:31:23
Jo
But going back the positive of because I'd rather talk about that. um If we're looking over the two games, because if it was just over last night, I was going to say Bruno because he was just immense.
00:31:32
KEV
Oh.
00:31:32
Jo
um But if you're going to go over the if we're going to go over the two games I don't think Bruno is immense against Villa So I'm going to go Bern Because i think Bern's just been solid in both games It's not that he's been, like I say, Bruno immense last night type of thing But in terms of over the but over the two games, Bern's my man, definitely
00:31:32
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah. It was very good.
00:31:42
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:31:51
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah, it's it's hard to disagree, to be honest. When you think about it, Dan Byrne isn't really the first name on the team sheet. He's probably you sitting there and going, centre-back, 33 years old, hasn't really got any pace.
00:32:03
Global Sports Podcast Network
And then you see him play and everything that comes towards the Newcastle box, it's just...
00:32:03
Jo
Yep.
00:32:07
Global Sports Podcast Network
Bam!
00:32:08
Jo
ye
00:32:08
Global Sports Podcast Network
Straight out. And it's incredible to see. um So, yeah, it's going to be interesting to see how Sven Bachmann or Malik Chow displace Dan Byrne this season.
00:32:11
KEV
to ahead and get started.
00:32:18
Global Sports Podcast Network
I definitely agree. um To be honest, all both counts. Tino and Dan Byrne are two of the best. And Harvey Barnes, unfortunately, for one of the worst. And after saying he would have a fantastic pre-season and kick on and start the season well,
00:32:32
Global Sports Podcast Network
I just keep saying more and more things that make me sound like an idiot. So on to my next point. um In a week's time, the transfer window will be officially closed. um If we could only bring in one more player, and it has to be realistic, no Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappes, who would you like to see join the club?
00:32:55
Global Sports Podcast Network
Kev, I'll go for you first again.
00:32:59
KEV
um Strike is an obvious position and I said um towards the back in the last season i wanted a Langer and Wieser. I've kind of changed mind about Wieser.
00:33:05
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:33:07
KEV
think even though he is now back in training, I'm still not sure on that personality and that kind of character there. So, I'm going change my mind to someone like Vlatovic.
00:33:14
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah, I agree. Cool.
00:33:16
KEV
I think um he's been in and out at Juventus. He hasn't quite been as prolific as he was a Fiorentina, but a Fiorentina is fantastic. I think somebody like him, he's got the physicality. think he's somewhere like six foot four.
00:33:28
KEV
He's got a little bit of pace. He's a deadly finisher. I think someone like him under Eddie Howe, I think he's available for something like 28 million.
00:33:34
Jo
Uh...
00:33:35
KEV
I think Juventus are trying to offload him.
00:33:36
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah, it's on the cheap.
00:33:37
KEV
So... I think if you get him for 28 and he comes in and you he's the player he was at Fiorentina and i think his second season at Juventus and look, we've seen how work miracles.
00:33:47
KEV
There's not a miracle needed here. It's just a little bit of fine tweaking. um And I think for that 28 million price, 25 years old, he's the perfect fit for us. So, For me, I'd go Vlahovic.
00:33:58
KEV
um I think it would be exciting. He's use use's a bit of a name as well, which is nice for us to kind of have that big number nine.
Exploring Potential Transfers
00:34:05
KEV
and
00:34:05
Jo
Yep.
00:34:05
KEV
He suits Newcastle's kind of traditional number nine role as well. And obviously he's a striker. If I was being greedy, I would love two strikers and maybe get like a Strand-Larsen and them two can compete with each other.
00:34:16
KEV
But if had to pick one, which the question was, I'd go Vlahovic. Better value for money.
00:34:21
Global Sports Podcast Network
Fair enough. And to be honest, that mine would have been Strand Larson. Even at 60 million, i I think he's so good.
00:34:27
KEV
He's a good player. I just think, if you imagine having Vlatovic and him, who are similar styles, not much adaptation needed when in and out, I think it'd be brilliant.
00:34:29
Global Sports Podcast Network
and
00:34:30
Jo
Yep. ye
00:34:32
Global Sports Podcast Network
Six foot full, both of them.
00:34:35
KEV
But hey, I don't work for Newcastle, unfortunately, unless someone wants to hit us up and offer us lots of money.
00:34:36
Jo
I
00:34:40
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah, we're all on LinkedIn.
00:34:41
Jo
ah do for free at the minute. We just want to help.
00:34:46
Global Sports Podcast Network
Anyways, Joe, we've had Vlahovic, we've had Strand Larson. Any you would like to add?
00:34:51
Jo
Look, I back up what you guys are saying about Visser because it's just what's happened with him, isn't it? And we've said before we're not going hypocrites about the whole situation, but at the same time, if we sign him, I'm not going to not support the guy either.
00:35:03
Jo
So, you know, got to work on that one as well.
00:35:04
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:35:05
Jo
But Larson was going to be my pick. However, what you've just said, to have both of those guys in, especially if we get the him for 28 million, that's just unreal. that I had heard about 28, 30 million for him.
00:35:17
KEV
you.
00:35:17
Jo
So if we could do that and get the likes of Larson in, you're right, Michael, by the way, give them 60 if that's what they want. um
00:35:23
Global Sports Podcast Network
yeah
00:35:24
Jo
No, 60 million for Visser, by the way. I think Brentford are absolutely going way over the top on that. That's ridiculous. A guy with one year left on his contract at his age as well. like You can't be demanding 60 million. So I think Visser is going to end up, if they're going to dig the heels in anyway, he'll end up stuck at Brentford anyway. But yeah, I'd stick with Larson. In fact, no, sorry, I'm on both.
00:35:44
Jo
let's let's Let's be greedy. We're getting both. Ezek will leave. Everyone will be so happy this time next week. It's going be amazing.
00:35:50
KEV
I have a third option.
00:35:50
Global Sports Podcast Network
my question, then.
00:35:52
KEV
I have a third option. I want to take Ivan Toni.
00:35:54
Global Sports Podcast Network
Okay.
00:35:55
Jo
Go on then.
00:35:57
Global Sports Podcast Network
No.
00:35:59
KEV
Homegrown, back to the Prem, lots goals for Brentford, great penalty taker, pretty much replaces these like like for like, strong, powerful.
00:36:07
Global Sports Podcast Network
Prick.
00:36:07
KEV
Tony, I think he is. He might not be the right character, but again, I mean, Izak wasn't the right character.
00:36:12
Jo
terrible
00:36:13
KEV
He just hit it well. So at least Tony's honest about going for the money and and and you know I think he could work.
00:36:14
Global Sports Podcast Network
True.
00:36:15
Jo
Yeah, true.
00:36:15
Global Sports Podcast Network
True.
00:36:18
Jo
yeah True.
00:36:20
KEV
So yeah, Vlahovic, number one, Larson, number two, and then Tony is a desperation.
00:36:22
Jo
It was worse. was definitely worse. Yeah.
00:36:25
Global Sports Podcast Network
Could definitely do worse, yeah.
00:36:27
KEV
If we can't get out of them, get Tony in because we we need somebody with prime experience end of as well.
00:36:32
Jo
I reckon we're getting Jackson then, because nobody's mentioned him.
00:36:32
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:36:34
KEV
Nah, he's going to buy Munich, hasn't he? was going to say Jackson, but he's gone it <unk> got to gone to Bayern.
00:36:36
Global Sports Podcast Network
And that's the end of today's pod.
00:36:37
Jo
I'm only joking.
00:36:40
Global Sports Podcast Network
We're talking to Lulu.
00:36:41
Jo
Messing and messing.
00:36:41
KEV
Oh,
00:36:42
Jo
Just wanted a reaction there.
00:36:45
Global Sports Podcast Network
ah You definitely got one. So speaking of reactions, I'm going to try and get one off the people on social media by asking you both this question and posting it live on the socials, or at least James will.
00:36:55
KEV
Christ.
00:36:56
Global Sports Podcast Network
um
00:36:58
KEV
Thanks, James.
00:36:58
Global Sports Podcast Network
James, that's cue. Yeah, thanks, James.
00:36:59
Jo
but
00:37:02
Global Sports Podcast Network
everyone has said that Liverpool won't go in for Alexander Azak until the match between the two sides is finished. So, now it's done. does And I want you both to say this on the count of three after I say the question, so I'll count it down.
00:37:15
Global Sports Podcast Network
Does Alexander Azak leave Newcastle United this week? Three, two, one.
00:37:23
KEV
No.
00:37:23
Jo
No.
00:37:25
Global Sports Podcast Network
Whey!
00:37:25
Jo
Ooh.
00:37:30
KEV
Unfortunately.
00:37:31
Jo
Do we want him to leave? Three, two, one. Yes.
00:37:35
Global Sports Podcast Network
so ah
00:37:35
Jo
No, we do. Screw him. Get rid.
00:37:38
KEV
ah think I think it's so it's all tough, isn't it?
00:37:39
Jo
Abroad. don't know.
00:37:42
KEV
Because it's like it's like when you break up with a missus, isn't it? It's like you kind of...
00:37:46
Global Sports Podcast Network
I just want a back.
00:37:48
KEV
but yeah I just want to back. You've scored so many goals. It's difficult because, look, he could come back, he could bang goals in. and I mean, let's be honest, we're very fickle.
00:37:58
KEV
All football fans are. We probably forget about it pretty quick and say it was a big mistake and we've accepted back with open arms.
00:38:00
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah.
00:38:04
KEV
However, for me, I've said it very briefly. I'll keep it brief as well because we're going over time. But um it's unforgivable and not to not play and refuse to play.
00:38:11
Jo
It is.
00:38:11
KEV
I think Michael Owen's not very well liked from Newcastle fans, but he ran his contract down and everyone talks about the last game at Villa, but was on the bench or whatever. Yeah.
00:38:20
Global Sports Podcast Network
yeah
00:38:21
KEV
So look, Owen didn't do as bad as what he's actually done. He's very disliked. Kabai at one point put a transfer request in, but kind of rescued it again. So look, it's doable to come back. But for me, it's unforgivable ah to not play for a club who pretty much turned you into a superstar you are. so And he's disrespected Eddie Howe.
00:38:37
Global Sports Podcast Network
yeah
00:38:39
KEV
whatever Eddie does, I'll go with. I
00:38:41
Jo
I agree.
00:38:41
Global Sports Podcast Network
That's true. If Eddie doesn't want them, then neither do i
00:38:44
KEV
i don't want him. Yeah. If Eddie wants him back, I'll have him back.
00:38:45
Jo
I don't think he wants him.
00:38:48
Global Sports Podcast Network
But good stuff. Join us tomorrow as Ian and I will go through our dream Champions League fixtures, and that won't be including Celtic after they've just lost to the Kazakhstani champions, um which is...
00:38:58
Jo
Ooh. Wonderful.
00:38:59
KEV
Can I quickly chuck mine in since I won't be on? Very briefly in three seconds.
00:39:02
Global Sports Podcast Network
on.
00:39:03
KEV
Porto, PSV, Barcelona.
00:39:03
Global Sports Podcast Network
Go on.
00:39:07
KEV
The rest of them can do one.
00:39:07
Global Sports Podcast Network
There we go.
00:39:08
KEV
Why do I want them three?
00:39:09
Global Sports Podcast Network
Right.
00:39:09
KEV
Does anybody know?
00:39:10
Jo
I'm desperate for Barca.
00:39:12
Global Sports Podcast Network
Barcelona, Tino, Esprija.
00:39:14
KEV
What links all them players? What links?
00:39:16
Global Sports Podcast Network
Bobby Robson.
00:39:17
KEV
Bobby Robson. Good lad. Good answer.
00:39:18
Global Sports Podcast Network
Yeah. Yeah.
00:39:19
KEV
That's why I want them. Bobby Robson, Derby's.
00:39:21
Global Sports Podcast Network
Fair enough. So, Joe, tell you what, give us your three as well. Three, why not?
00:39:26
Jo
Oh, no, I hadn't prepped for three, but I'm all in for Barcelona and it specifically has to be Barcelona at home. that's That's literally the only thing I'm clinging on to. I don't care about the rest, genuinely. Yeah.
00:39:35
KEV
Right.
00:39:35
Global Sports Podcast Network
Oh, that's good enough for me. Hopefully we don't do any trips to Ukraine, Israel, or Kiev. No, well, Kiev is in Ukraine. I meant Kazakhstan. But anywhere where the lads probably aren't going to have the best experience because no one wants to do that before the derby, um which one of the Champions League games will be before.
00:39:50
Jo
yeah
00:39:52
Global Sports Podcast Network
So that's all from us. Me and Ian will be giving our thoughts, and you've probably just got a grasp of mine there. So for more controversial takes, I'll see you tomorrow.