Newcastle’s goal hunt and Gordon debate
Opinion defends Gordon amid fan abuse after defeat to Everton. Cites 2023/24 double figures and this season’s key FA Cup and Champions League contributions, arguing he remains Newcastle’s top attacker.
Chesterfield chairman Ashley Kirk hails the ‘Newcastle effect’, aiming to grow attendances past 9,000 by deepening town pride and loyalty, using Newcastle’s fan culture as the model.
Chelsea may rival Newcastle for Al-Hilal’s Darwin Nunez. Man City linked with a £70m move for Newcastle’s Tino Livramento. Palace intend to keep Dean Henderson. Other European transfer rumours noted.
Julian Nagelsmann backs Nick Woltemade to come good at Newcastle. The £69m signing has been moved into midfield and is 11 league games without a goal, but has 4 in 8 for Germany and is told to ‘stay relaxed’.
Woltemade and Wissa misfire in 2026, no Premier League goals this year. Howe trials Woltemade as a No 10, with little impact. Gordon used centrally, Osula raw. With Bruno out, Newcastle need goals fast.
