Matthias Jaissle reveals chat with 'close friend' that can unleash Newcastle star who splits opinion

Nick Woltemade split opinion on Tyneside in his first season but Jaissle has a secret weapon to lean on to get the best out of him

The former Al-Ahli head coach, chosen by the club’s Saudi owners to replace Eddie Howe, admits ‘vacuum’ after sale of three key players Matthias Jaissle has been described as “fire” and a “rockstar”, but his formal “unveiling” as Newcastle’s manager revealed a rather more considered and conservative character than adve

Newcastle's new coach speaks about the "big challenge" he has taken on but why he is doing so with "optimism"

Matthias Jaissle has replaced Eddie Howe at Newcastle and is aware of the challenge that faces him

The England international shot-stopper has been told he is free to leave St James' Park this summer

Newcastle star Anthony Elanga was stretchered off in agony after being on the end of a disgraceful tackle in a pre-season friendly against Valencia which started a mass brawl

Aug 9 : Newcastle United's new coach Matthias Jaissle sees plenty of work ahead for his young team after marking his first game in charge with a 2-1 pre-season friendly win over Valencia on Saturday.Jaissle endured an early setback when Filip Ugrinic fired Valencia ahead inside four minutes, but Newcastle fought back a