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Pod On The Tyne: The Athletic FC's Newcastle United show

Brentford or bust: optimism pulls its own trousers down at Old Trafford

May 16, 2024
55:45

It's the hope that kills you, and former "World's Grumpiest Man" George Caulkin, made the fatal error of going to Old Trafford to report on Newcastle United with positive expectations.

Knowing they could, and perhaps should, win the game, Eddie Howe's team created their own downfall, albeit they got some assistance from the VAR unit (is their brief reign coming to an end?)

Was it missed chances or haphazard defending that cost us the game, and potentially a European place next season? Does it matter? Why are we here? Did you leave the iron on? Big questions, vague answers.

PRODUCER: Ollie Bellwood

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