Newcastle’s Matthias Jaissle looks on bright side despite lacklustre Leverkusen defeat

In spite of a 2-1 loss to Bayer Leverkusen, the new head coach at St James’ Park showed signs he is on the right path, and is closing in on Benfica’s Amar Dedic Reasons to be fearful or cause to be cheerful? Newcastle fans among a crowd in excess of 39,000 at St James’ Park on Saturday had much to debate as they headed

Five things we learned from Newcastle's 2-1 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen at St James' Park

The new manager had his first taste of action at St James' Park against Bayer Leverkusen - Chris Waugh assesses it

Matthias Jaissle replaced Eddie Howe as Newcastle United boss earlier this month, and his side's first Premier League game is against Liverpool next weekend

Everton dispatch Newcastle to give Matthias Jaissle a reality check

After the departures of Eddie Howe, Bruno Guimaraes, Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali, Newcastle United need a hero to stop their decline. Adam Clery looks at the appointment of Matthias Jaissle and his style of play to show how he can evolve the Magpies’ stagnant attack and leaky defence.

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

Aston Villa are in talks with Bayern Munich over a move for Portugal international Joao Palhinha, but Newcastle United are also looking at the veteran 31 year-old

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