SpotlightDaily Mail FootballUnverified sourceVia Craig Hope· 8 Aug 2026
Jaissle's first 72 hours: magic, losses, and a new era at Newcastle
A magician flew in for bonding, but Jaissle faces a survival fight after losing his captain.
M. Jaissle
coach
Age
38
Club
Newcastle
First game
2-1 friendly win over Valencia
Key stat
Five signings, none with Premier League experience
What happened. Matthias Jaissle's first 72 hours as Newcastle boss included a team-bonding dinner with a magician, a friendly win, and the sale of captain Bruno Guimaraes.
- Jaissle appreciated the club's attention to detail in flying the magician from the North East.
- Newcastle's relegation odds have been cut to single figures.
- Eddie Howe originally decided to stay but then stood down.
“There is no illusion here, a Premier League rookie has inherited a situation that more experienced managers would have sidestepped.”
— Craig Hope
Jaissle must prepare for Liverpool at St James' Park in two weeks, with a young squad.
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