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‘Hello darkness my old friend, soon you’ll be here by 5pm’ As Simon and Garfunkel never sang…

Back in August I contributed an article to The Mag which was entitled “The Phoney War”, it was about the lull before hostilities began at the start of the Newcastle...You can click here to read the full article.

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 8:10 AM
‘Hello darkness my old friend, soon you’ll be here by 5pm’ As Simon and Garfunkel never sang…
Key Things to Know
  • A columnist for The Mag reflects on Newcastle United's struggling form and mounting gloom ahead of their match against Fulham.
  • The writer hopes manager Matthias Jaissle can revitalize the squad after experiencing recent defeats against pragmatic opposition.
  • The article criticizes the Premier League's prevalence of defensive, uninspiring football compared to elite clubs.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writing for The Mag, a columnist reflects on Newcastle United's difficult autumn form and the dispiriting onset of November after a series of sloppy defeats. The author laments a lack of spark in recent performances, hoping manager Matthias Jaissle can turn fortunes around during their upcoming weekend trip to West London against Fulham.

The piece criticizes what the author describes as uninspiring, defensive Premier League football favored by managers like David Moyes, contrasting top clubs with struggling sides. The writer ultimately argues that Newcastle desperately needs a positive result to avoid being dragged deeper into a relegation scrap.

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