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Episode 6: Newcastle United get a reality check at Leeds, Carabao Cup draw and a crucial Hull response
Published: 17/09/2026 | Duration: 55 mins | Hosts: Jamie Smith, Simon Cahill & David Hutchinson
The Mag Podcast has Jamie, Simon and Hutch getting together to discuss Newcastle United from the perspective of supporters in the stands.
The Mag Pod combining the latest events around the club with opinions and talking points from The Mag.
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Ep 6: Newcastle United get a reality check at Leeds, Carabao Cup draw and a crucial Hull response
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Newcastle United are brought firmly back down to earth this week as Episode 6 of The Mag Pod picks through a bruising 4-1 defeat at Leeds United and asks whether it was simply a bad night or a warning of bigger problems ahead.
Jamie, Simon and Hutch examine a performance in which Newcastle struggled physically, created little going forward and looked increasingly vulnerable as the game unfolded. The discussion turns to the lack of experience and leadership in the side, the impact of injuries and whether the current system is giving the defence enough protection. There is also plenty of debate around individual performances, from Sven Botman and Malick Thiaw at the back to Sean Sturr’s difficult evening after being introduced early, while Newcastle’s reliance on “vertical football” comes under scrutiny.
Amid the gloom, the panel considers the wider picture and whether patience is required with a young squad and a new manager. A comparison with a famous 4-1 defeat at Elland Road during the Kenny Dalglish era provides an uncomfortable historical parallel, while attention also turns to Newcastle’s upcoming fixtures and the importance of responding quickly.
The mood changes as the lads attempt a live watch-along of the Carabao Cup draw, hoping for one of the remaining lower-league sides before discovering Newcastle’s next opponents. There is the usual mix of tension, conspiracy theories and questionable football analysis as the balls come out.
Finally, attention switches to Hull City at St James’ Park. After the disappointment at Leeds, Newcastle need a response before the international break, but with promoted Hull enjoying an encouraging start to life in the Premier League, nobody is expecting an easy afternoon.
Key Moments
00:18 – Leeds United 4-1 Newcastle United
07:38 – Blip or cause for concern?
09:36 – Newcastle’s defensive problems and missing leadership
20:14 – Problems in attack and the lack of an outlet
23:42 – The Leeds defeat and an uncomfortable historical parallel
31:23 – Carabao Cup draw watch-along
41:55 – Newcastle draw Everton away
47:03 – Looking ahead to Hull City
54:36 – Final thoughts