James Chettle

James Chettle

Sports Journalist · 135 articles

Graduate Sports Journalist with a love for football.

Newcastle boss Jaissle admits training challenge is ‘tougher than expected’
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Newcastle boss Jaissle admits training challenge is ‘tougher than expected’

Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle has admitted that implementing his ideas has been “tougher than expected” following a shortened pre-season. In Ciaran Kelly’s report, published by AOL, the German pointed to preparations that were “so short and packed with friendly matches we couldn’t change”. Jaissle acknowledged that Newcastle have shown encouraging passages alongside periods […]

Newcastle new crest revealed after 27,348 fans take part in vote
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Newcastle new crest revealed after 27,348 fans take part in vote

Newcastle United have unveiled their new crest, with the supporter-backed design set to appear on the club’s kits from the 2027/28 season. The badge will arrive across signage, digital channels and broadcast platforms over the coming months, according to Newcastle’s official announcement. Option C won 64.8% of first-choice votes in a poll completed by 27,348 […]

Newcastle Women’s Durham derby will test Oxtoby’s rotation decision
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Newcastle Women’s Durham derby will test Oxtoby’s rotation decision

Newcastle Women’s perfect league start remains intact, but Sunday’s trip to Durham now carries an extra question for Tanya Oxtoby: what will her side gain from the extensive rotation at Aston Villa? Only Charlotte Wardlaw and Mollie Lambert retained their starting places following the 4-0 victory over Leicester. Newcastle then lost 3-1 at Keys Park, […]

Newcastle linked with Tyler Morton as Liverpool consider return
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Newcastle linked with Tyler Morton as Liverpool consider return

Newcastle United are reportedly monitoring Tyler Morton, with Liverpool considering a possible return for the midfielder they sold to Lyon. According to TEAMtalk’s report published on 24 September, Newcastle are among seven Premier League clubs watching the 23-year-old’s progress in France. Sunderland and Everton are also named, alongside Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace and Brighton. The […]

Newcastle star Thiaw handed Germany opening as Klopp loses key defender
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Newcastle star Thiaw handed Germany opening as Klopp loses key defender

Newcastle United defender Malick Thiaw could be handed a Germany starting opportunity after Nico Schlotterbeck withdrew through injury. The Borussia Dortmund centre-back damaged ligaments in his right ankle during Wednesday’s final training session ahead of the Nations League meeting with Serbia. The German Football Association confirmed that Schlotterbeck will miss both Thursday’s match in Munich […]

Newcastle’s FOUR England talents give Jaissle an opportunity he must seize
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Newcastle’s FOUR England talents give Jaissle an opportunity he must seize

Newcastle United’s academy has supplied four starters to an England Under-18 side enjoying a successful international tournament. That gives Matthias Jaissle and the club’s development staff something worth building on. Sam Alabi, Michael Mills, Kyran Thompson and Roman Dowell all started Wednesday’s 2-1 victory over Korea Republic, with Alabi opening the scoring on his first […]

Newcastle Women face major Villa test as Nobbs strengthens Oxtoby’s hand
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Newcastle Women face major Villa test as Nobbs strengthens Oxtoby’s hand

Newcastle Women have made winning look straightforward during their perfect WSL2 start. Wednesday’s trip to Aston Villa should offer a different examination of how far Tanya Oxtoby’s squad has progressed. Four league victories, 11 goals scored and just one conceded provide an impressive foundation. Now comes a meeting with top-flight opposition during a demanding three-game […]

Newcastle could demand €60m for Woltemade as Bayern links resurface
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Newcastle could demand €60m for Woltemade as Bayern links resurface

Newcastle United could demand around €60 million for Nick Woltemade next summer, according to a report linking the forward with renewed Bayern Munich interest. The Germany international is currently on loan at Juventus, but his longer-term future remains unresolved. Tuttosport’s report suggests Newcastle could seek approximately €60m, potentially slightly less, depending on how his season […]

Newcastle handed double midfield boost but Jaissle must avoid Leeds repeat
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Newcastle handed double midfield boost but Jaissle must avoid Leeds repeat

Newcastle’s midfield could soon look considerably stronger. Making it function better is the next challenge for Matthias Jaissle. Joelinton and Nico González returned to first-team training on Tuesday, offering encouragement before the trip to Coventry City on 12 October. Neither player’s availability for that fixture is confirmed. If both come through their preparations, however, Jaissle […]