Matthias Jaissle’s own post-match verdict was the sharpest line from Newcastle's 0-1 defeat to Everton at Newcastle vs Everton. He said the team were “not brave enough in possession”, that too many long balls were played, and that Newcastle failed to transfer what they had shown in training into the match.

Jaissle's explanation after the Everton defeat

The broader detail was just as blunt. Jaissle said, “Long balls was not the plan. It's something we need to work on,” and added that the team lacked confidence and needed to stick together. He also said: “We could not bring him into situations. We need to jump the first lines with clear balance on how we want to play football.”

That fed into the night itself. Newcastle mustered just two efforts on target against Everton, and boos were heard at half-time and full-time at St James’ Park. Jaissle said the training level had been high during the week, but “not much” of it showed once the match started.

The mention of William Osula also matters. Jaissle pointed to the way Newcastle tried to use him, but the plan broke down into direct balls instead of the sort of through-the-lines football he wanted. Osula has 1 goal and 1 assist in 5 Premier League appearances this season, which underlines why the supply line around him is part of the problem.

Pressure around the manager

The anger from the stands is obvious, but the reporting around Jaissle does not point to an immediate change. Mick Brown said Newcastle have been “pretty firm” in their decision to stick by the manager, and later added that Jaissle still has the full backing of the board for now.

The mood inside the club is messier than a simple manager-versus-supporters split. One report said the squad feel hamstrung by poor recruitment and believe that is the biggest reason for their struggles this season. Newcastle have now lost five of their last seven matches and sit 13th in the Premier League, after starting the season with five unbeaten games in all competitions.

That does not remove the pressure on Jaissle, but it does explain why this is not yet being treated as a straight dismissal story. The board remain behind him, the crowd have already turned, and the football is still not matching the plan he says was worked on in training.

Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 3 outlets. How we work →