Matthias Jaissle’s first job should be to name Newcastle star as new captain

Matthias Jaissle’s first job should be to name Newcastle star as new captain  talkSPORT

A week on from Eddie Howe's exit, there is cause for optimism at St James' Park

The departing star did not show any desire about wanting to fight on with the Magpies

The 38-year-old German coach is a two-time Asian Champions League winner with the Saudi Pro League side

'Rock star' Matthias Jaissle the perfect man for 'Newcastle 2.0' - club CEO  ESPN

Newcastle United appoints 38-year-old Matthias Jaissle as new head coach after Eddie Howe’s departure. Learn about his vision for the club.

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Newcastle United appoint Matthias Jaissle, 38, as head coach to succeed Eddie Howe - but what will the German bring to the club?

Newcastle confirms hiring of Matthias Jaissle as coach to replace Eddie Howe  Toronto Star

Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Ahli v Al Nassr - King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - January 2, 2026 Al Ahli coach Matthias Jaissle during the match REUTERS/Stringer 06 Aug 2026 02:18AM July 5 : Newcastle United appointed German coach Matthias Jaissle as manager on Wednesday following the departu

Newcastle quickly identified Al-Ahli boss Matthias Jaissle as their top target to replace Eddie Howe, but the announcement of his appointment was delayed - until now

NEWCASTLE have named little-known Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach after Eddie Howe's shock departure last Thursday. News of Howe's exit - just weeks before the start of the new Premier League season - rocked fans on Tyneside. The 48-year-old ended his five-year tenure as one of Newcastle's most successful mana

Newcastle's CEO on Howe's departure, what new boss Jaissle will bring, and the club's plan to rebuild around a core of youngsters

Newcastle are understood to have paid significant compensation – reportedly in excess of £9million – to secure the German’s services.

German officially announced as Howe’s successor ‘This an incredibly compelling place to be’ Matthias Jaissle has described Newcastle “as an incredibly compelling place to be” after finally formalising his managerial move from Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahli. The 38-year-old German has been with his new players at their traini

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