True Faith NUFC Podcast

The podcast we thought we'd never get to record. The city of Newcastle upon Tyne is alive and while it is alive an exhausted Alex Hurst and emotional Adam Widdrington, Simon Campbell and Ben Wade talk through the fact that Newcastle United is no longer owned by Mike Ashley. There's scorn for Ashley and a media that are desperate to twist the knife on NUFC fans who just want to enjoy this special m...

Alex convenes an emergency podcast to discuss the breaking news that media outlets are reporting that Newcastle United will be sold in the next 24 hours. The news is amazing and he's joined by Emil Franchi and Michael Martin talk about what has happened in relation to TV piracy and what is going to happen next. If you like what we do please join us on Patreon - www.patreon.com/tfpodcast The articl...

Alex and Norman podcast from their Birmingham hotel after another defeat in the Premier League to Wolves The lads talk through another sorry showing as NUFC got exactly what they deserved. The show touches on: Mad team selection, mad in game changes and therefore chaos chasing the game Bruce's consistent mistruths post game Why coverage of the game from professionals harms the club Why this stinks...

Alex and Norman podcast from their Birmingham hotel after another defeat in the Premier League to Wolves The lads talk through another sorry showing as NUFC got exactly what they deserved. The show touches on: Mad team selection, mad in game changes and therefore chaos chasing the game Bruce's consistent mistruths post game Why coverage of the game from professionals harms the club Why this stinks...

Alex Hurst hosts Yousef Hatem to talk through a day in court where St James' Holdings Limited (Mike Ashley) have taken on the Premier League in the Competition Appeal Tribunal case (CAT case). Yousef is able to explain what has happened, why it has happened and what might happen next. Yousef is one of TF's best football writers and his professional background means he is able to provide a legal vi...

Alex Hurst speaks to Pete Davey about Newcastle United 1 Watford 1 Pete was in the away end and discusses the reaction toward the manager. The lads also touch on a much better performance and whether that actually changes anything as NUFC make it six without a in in the Premier League If you like to show please consider becoming a Patreon and supporting us at www.patreon,com/tfpodcast Learn more a...

Alex Hurst and Norman analyse their chat for Sky Sports with Jamie Carragher and Garry Neville for Friday Night football before Newcastle United took on Leeds United. Also on the clip were Thomas Concannon of NUST and Holly Blades of NUFC Matters. We have not analysed Holly and Thomas' answers (their answers were excellent) but talk through Alex and Norman's answers, the questions from the lads an...

Alex hosts Norman and Charlotte to discuss another game without winning for Newcastle United. They discuss: Who exactly are we goring to beat? Why has it taken a carbon copy of the Leeds game in January for the manager to change formation? Steve Bruce's touchline loneliness Who is actually in charge of this team during the game Joelinton looking more comfortable? Loads loads more if you like this...

Alex hosts Norman, Si & Micky to speculate about what Steve Bruce needs to do to stop St James' Park turning on him this Friday night against struggling Leeds United. The lads discuss: Is there any desire at SJP to sack him even if the stadium turns? What can Bruce do to prevent the inevitable? Will there be a change of formation or selection Leeds at home memories Loads more If you like what we d...

Alex Hurst hosts Norman Riley and Pete Davey to discuss another defeat as United slip to 19th in the table. The lads talk through A performance that was maybe better than expected and didn't deserve that scoreline Why in the grander scheme of things, that doesn't matter Why the manager taking 'positives' from defeats only seems to lead to more defeats Why Bruce makes so many changes to his team we...

Marc and Norm chat with Keith Gillespie about NUFC's terrible start to the season. The lads ask Keith about his career and if a manager he'd played under had ever suffered the kind of crowd animosity that Bruce is getting at the minute, how a manager can turn things round and what happens next starting at Old Trafford on Saturday. The KG Quiz makes its second appearance as well. If you like this s...

Alex Hurst and Norman Riley discuss the quite incredible 'club statement' released out of the blue on Friday night (here it is if you haven't read it: https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/club-update-summer-2021-transfer-window/ ) The lads provide a line by line analysis of what's written, what it means and why it's been put out to us. Key questions? Who wrote this? Why? Who's it for? Really? W...

Emil hosts Ben and Si as Newcastle's second home game of the season ends with two late goals at both ends. All action landing in the second half after a very flat first and the rise of the anti-Bruce chants echoing around. Ultimately a point gained, but another game where the plan saw us lose the lead twice! If you like what we do please consider becoming a Patreon for just £5.50 per month. www.pa...

Alex hosts Marc immediately after Newcastle United are out of the League Cup in August (again). United missed two good chances second half but still created very little and there's anger about why the manager thinks he must change 9 outfield players yet still insist he is taking cup competitions seriously. If you like what we do please consider becoming a Patreon for just £5.50 per month. www.patr...

Alex Hurst hosts Norman Riley and Marc Corby to discuss another poor game for as the season starts badly. The lads talk about: Why do we keep seeing the same performance from Steve Bruce's side? Why does it appear like we don't even try to get back into games when falling behind? Tactics and subs - shocking Was the away end poor or is that unfair? Loads more If you like what we do find us on Patre...

Alex Hurst hosted Michael Carling, Pete Davey and Norman Riley to talk through Newcastle United's defeat to West Ham United on the opening day of the Premier League season. The lads discuss: What went wrong, particularly for the three goals conceded in 11 minutes Full back woes What went right at the top end of the pitch What it was being like back at St James' Park with fans present If you like t...

Alex is joined in the TF studio by new recruit Kyle as well as Norman and Ben to preview NUFC's season to come as the Premier League kicks off for United at home to West Ham on Sunday the 15th. The lads look at: How excited are we for the new season? Is the excitement of being back at the match covering for the usual inadequacies in pre-season/with the manager? What does a good season look like to...

Alex Hurst hosts Norman Riley and Marc Corby to look at the total apathy surrounding Newcastle United at the moment and how it compares to previous eras for supporters. The lads discuss the lack of interest this pre-season in comparison to the dark days of the late 70's and the late 80's/early 90's and if being worse on the pitch was worse than the current version of Newcastle United which seems t...

Alex Hurst spoke to all ten candidates in the upcoming Newcastle United Supporters Trust board election about: What they feel the biggest issues facing Newcastle United are What motivated them to stand for election Why you should lend them your vote To join the Trust for £2: https://nufctrust.co.uk/join-the-trust/ Read the candidate election statements: https://nufctrust.co.uk/news-story/trust-boa...

Michael Martin speaks to Graeme Hanna and Mark Dingwall from 'Follow Follow' the Rangers fanzine and supporters community about their experience of new Newcastle United kit supplier Castore. Castore also supplier strips for Rangers Football Club in Scotland and the lads discuss the close links between the NUFC and Rangers forged by NUFC owner Mike Ashley and how Castore has been different from wha...

Alex hosts Norman, Ben and Micky to discuss the full Newcastle United season 20/21 The lads talk through what has mostly been a wretched season but with a decent ending. Discussion includes: 12th place - the best we could have hoped for or a serious underperformance Best and worst games Can the manager repair the relationship with the fans How it all fell apart after a decent start and why If you...

Alex Hurst hosts Simon Campbell and Ben Wade to talk about Newcastle United's two nil win over Fulham on the final day of the Premier League season. Thanks to goals from Super Joe Willock United finished in 12th place with 45 points, If you like the podcast head to www.patreon.com/tfpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Micky hosts Si and Norman for a look back at the return of fans to SJP which saw an average at best performance from Steve Bruce's side, a look ahead to the last day trip to the "posh part of London" as well as some big picture questions on Willock and Bruce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Hurst is joined by Norman Riley, Charlotte Robson and marc Corby to talk through a home defeat to champions Manchester City at St James' Park. Despite the defeat there was a huge improvement in approach and performance from the team and positives in defeat. We look at why this was different to the previous capitulations against similar sides, why Matt Ritchie makes such a difference to this t...

Alex Hurst hosts Simon Campbell, Marc Corby and first time guest Emil Franchi to discuss an incredible performance and victory for Newcastle United over Leicester City. There's love for Joe Will-ock, Martin D and loads more players who produced a performance no one (aside from Brendan Rodgers) saw coming. The lads discuss if this is United's best away result of the modern era and if it changes thi...