The Mag Podcast Episode 15: Fulham frustration, Newcastle United’s season report card and Relegation fears
Published: 9/11/2026 | Duration: 48 mins | Hosts: Jamie Smith, Simon Cahill & David Hutchinson
In Episode 15 of The Mag Pod, we find Jamie, Simon, and Hutch discussing their Fulham frustration. Relegation fears are debated and argued upon, with three months of the season having already passed by the trio give their Newcastle United season report card, so far.
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Ep 15: Fulham frustration, Newcastle United’s season report card and Relegation fears
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Newcastle United’s frustrating draw at Fulham, a worrying lack of goals and an increasingly uncomfortable Premier League position dominate Episode 15 of The Mag Pod.
Jamie Smith is joined by Simon Cahill and David Hutchinson to assess the Magpies’ latest performance before delivering their quarter-season report cards, picking Newcastle’s standout players and signings, and debating whether this campaign could yet end in European qualification or a relegation battle.
The 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage provides plenty to discuss. Jacob Murphy’s spectacular strike earns praise, but Fulham’s equaliser, Harvey Barnes’ missed opportunities and Dan Burn’s controversially disallowed goal leave the lads wondering whether Newcastle have thrown away another valuable two points.
There’s particular concern about Newcastle’s attacking options. With goals proving difficult to come by, the panel questions whether the current forwards can provide what the team needs, while Hutch delivers a particularly unforgiving assessment of Harvey Barnes. Murphy’s celebration also comes under the microscope, prompting a wider discussion about supporters’ expectations and the criticism facing established members of the squad.
With ten Premier League matches played, it’s time for the first proper assessment of Newcastle United’s season. Jamie, Simon and Hutch reveal their grades, nominate their highlights, choose their best summer signings and identify their players of the season so far. Lewis Hall, Sean Steur and Lukas Horníček all feature in the conversation.
Looking ahead, the mood ranges from cautious optimism to outright pessimism. Could Newcastle recover sufficiently to challenge for European football, or is a relegation battle becoming a genuine possibility? And with Sunderland looming on the fixture list, there’s plenty of anxiety about what the coming months might bring.
There’s the usual humour, disagreements and increasingly desperate attempts to find positives, as the lads consider what supporters can realistically hope for from the rest of the season.
Key Moments
- 00:18 – Introduction and the international break
- 01:18 – Fulham 1-1 Newcastle United
- 06:09 – Jacob Murphy’s spectacular goal
- 07:10 – Newcastle’s striker problems
- 11:39 – Dan Burn’s disallowed goal and VAR controversy
- 16:28 – Jacob Murphy’s celebration and criticism from supporters
- 20:35 – Fulham: A point gained or two dropped?
- 23:39 – Premier League position and Sunderland concerns
- 27:11 – Newcastle’s quarter-season review
- 27:45 – Grading the season so far
- 28:56 – Highlights of the season
- 31:21 – Best summer signing
- 33:47 – Player of the season so far
- 35:13 – What is there to look forward to?
- 39:19 – Best-case scenario for Newcastle
- 41:16 – Worst-case scenario and relegation fears
- 45:45 – Assessing Newcastle’s transitional season
- 46:28 – International break plans and upcoming episodes
- 48:32 – Hutch’s Harvey Barnes apology