logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2025
54m 57s

Beating Forest 4-3 and why it's good, ac...

THE ATHLETIC
About this episode

Newcastle United were, at one time, primarily famous for being on the wrong end of a 4-3 scoreline; now, somehow, we're regretting being on the right end of one...

That might seem contradictory but the nature of Sunday's win (against one of our main Premier League rivals, remember) was a trademark burst of St James's Park energy followed by the exhale of a loose accordion.

BUT win we did, Lewises Hall and Miley were both class, and some pressure has eased off our midweek trip to the champions-elect at Anfield, a game that will have more subtext than George's last trip to see Swedish cinema (and we're not talking about Alexander Isak's 50 goals).


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Aug 6
Pod on the Tyne - An Announcement
We have some news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 
6m 34s
Jun 11
Summer Q&A: Transfers, "the backroom", and chicken sausages
Taylor is struggling with the pollen count, Chris is making eyes at his BBQ, and nobody knows what day (or month) it is. Welcome to our first ever summer edition of Pod on the Tyne! We've already finished one transfer window and, while Manchester City have been busy, it wasn't th ... Show More
1h 15m
Jun 3
Newcastle United's greatest ever season?
We've reached the end of a remarkable season, one that saw Newcastle United end a 56-year wait for a major trophy and return to the Champions League (after just one year away). It lays a decent claim, says George, to be the club's most successful season in history: a bold claim w ... Show More
1h 9m
Recommended Episodes
Apr 2022
Man Utd demolished...now for Everton
The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 4-0 victory over Manchester United at Anfield. Thiago Alcântara's superb performance takes centre stage while the guys reveal who they'd pick in attack for a Champions League final. Plus ... Show More
44m 46s
Aug 2023
Trouble at Old Trafford, Brilliant Brighton and Everton Alarm
Manchester United baffled Micah in their first two games of the season, so what’s wrong with ten Hag’s men? And where exactly should Marcus Rashford play?Plus league leaders Brighton won comfortably at Wolves with a Mitoma wonder goal, as Everton sank into early season gloom.We’r ... Show More
46m 40s