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TWHB #52: Always Loved VAR
Jack Elderton and Cal Goodall break down West Ham’s 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanders at the London Stadium in the Premier League, talking the Hammers’ poor transition defence, structural failings, Edson Alvarez and the midfield crisis, where this leaves Julen Lopetegui and much more.
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TWHB #39: The Midfield Problem
Jack and Cal breakdown West Ham’s Premier League opening day fixture, a 1-2 loss to Aston Villa, the Hammers’ ineffective midfield, Lopetegui’s use of Soucek as an auxiliary striker, how Lucas Digne nullified West Ham’s right hand side, Amadou Onana’s presense and ability as well as the good and bad individual performances from both sides.
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TWHB #19: Time for a New Contract
Following a 0-3 loss to Manchester United and a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth, Jack and Cal discuss two hugely contrasting performances and results, Kalvin Phillips’ arrival, and David Moyes’ contract situation.
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Can Newcastle Qualify for the Champions League?
James MacGregor Palmer – Things are complicated for Newcastle United. The sense of ethical unease many football fans are discovering at the World Cup is one Toon fans are now unfortunately familiar with. On the one hand, the Saudi takeover represented a new hope for an on-the-field product that broke free of the restraints of…
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Pope vs Dubravka: Newcastle’s Goalkeeping Selection Dilemma
James MacGregor Palmer – It might seem odd, after a season opener in which Newcastle’s outclassed opposition had no shots on target, to focus on the man charged with keeping those hypothetical shots out. But Eddie Howe’s choice between newly-signed Nick Pope and long-time starter Martin Dúbravka was one of the biggest uncertainties facing Toon…
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2022-23 Season Preview: Newcastle United
James MacGregor Palmer – Over the course of last season, no team better exemplified the adage that “football is a game of two halves” than Newcastle United. Eddie Howe’s energised, pressing, and disciplined side roared up the table to an 11th place finish by playing what may as well have been a different sport to…