Alan Reacts To Newcastles UCL Exit | EP 58

[@ohimats]

As a Milan fan, HUGE respect for Newcastle who gave us quite a scare. But they shouldn't just drop their performance when there is still time to equalize. It was truly astonishing to see the team just run out of gas like that. Hopefully the best is to happen in the future. As for Tomori, who I watch week in and week out. He's been our best defender 3 years in a row now, center back of the 21/22 (scudetto winning) season, and our best defender since the start of this season, it BLOWS MY MIND that he is in the same conversation as Dunk or Guehi when he is LIGHTYEARS ahead of them. At the world cup he wasn't even called up and instead Maguire and Dier were called up. That screams EPL bias and total ignorance of football outside the prem. As long as this attitude exists, trust me, England will not win a single competition in Europe.

[@theonetheonlyjoey]

I completely agree mate... most England fans (or at least the sensible ones) have been asking why Tomori isn't in the squad for ages now In my eyes, he's our best centre back and I'm stunned that Gareth Southgate would rather pick his mates, than actually choose our best squad. As you say, we will never win anything with that mentality

[@hartshaped]

it's a shame really when it comes down to it Milan should actually be going through to the knockout stage rather than the Europa league. If there was any justice PSG shouldn't have been given that scandalous penalty which would have seen Milan going through to the knockout stages, Newcastle to Europa League and PSG being eliminated

[@ohimats]

@@hartshaped OMG you are right. And our win secured their qualification to the next round.... F***ing PSG.

[@celtic69]

4:55 did Micah just wake up? 😂

[@explorewithoddrid7401]

As a Celtic fan I’m Not saying a word about Champions League football and any other teams performance 😂😂

[@chingwez]

After Leao and Maignan, Tomori had been AC Milan's most important player. He has been one of the best defenders in Serie A for the past 3 seasons,plays regularly in the Champions League and has won Serie A. The way he's disrespected in England is ridiculous

[@JoshYNWA03]

Until Southgate and his boyfriends leave he’s in a tough spot there

[@daviebananas1735]

@@JoshYNWA03Was the homophobia necessary here?

[@jdogg448]

He's not disrespected in England, only by the England manager.

[@darrylbrookes2780]

@@daviebananas1735 i dont think that was homophobia he never said he was scared of southgate or his boyfriends ..... or if ya want it to mean homosexual-odium or homosexual-misos meaning man sex hate or same sex hate depending if ya go in for the greek or latin meaning.... phobos means fear , just so ya know. just saying he has them and gives them preferential treatment not fear or hate is it really , ya think ya might be projecting a bit , maybe. the man might of meant boys who are friends, maybe he ment they hold hand or play hide the pickle but he never said it was a bad thing exept that tomori is in a hard spot while southgate keeps playing his boyfriends

[@daviebananas1735]

@@darrylbrookes2780 Yeah, that’s how language works. It’s entirely based on etymology LOL. That’s why awesome means something that fills us with fear doesn’t it? You know what homophobia is, and why you’re defending it is beyond me. Do better.

[@GIBBO4182]

I don’t get why people are piling on Newcastle. They overachieved in the first place getting into the UCL. Then they got a ridiculously tough group, and got injury after injury…even without the injuries, most people had them to finish bottom of the group when the draw was made!

[@omegaman6494]

Agree, gutted for Newcastle as a spurs fan

[@roody59]

@@omegaman6494 I imagine you can relate as a Spurs fan #bottlers

[@ListerWalkthroughs]

I'll preface this with, I'm a Newcastle supporter. So I'm probably bias. Since takeover there's been a change in how fans of other teams interact with newcastle supporters. it SEEMS like it's from a place of jealousy, but of course I don't know the inner workings of other people. But that is why it seems like people are basking in our 'failures' more now. No one cared about Newcastle being rinsed by Mike Ashley, and fighting relegation every year, but we weren't a threat to a clubs position higher up the table. Now we have ambitions to be in those positions, those fans are worried. Which is weird, because beyond anything, a more competitive league is way more interesting than City just running away with it every year. I love seeing the likes of Aston Villa, Brighton, (newcastle, more so last season) battling for those top positions, makes the league way more interesting. But I think a lot of fans (or should I say, a vocal minority?) of the traditional big 6 feel entitled BECAUSE they're fans of one of the big 6. Big 6 is a myth and no team should be held higher than any other. You can be knocked off quicker than you can climb up.

[@GIBBO4182]

@@ListerWalkthroughs I don’t support Newcastle, so I’m not biased. It is definitely jealousy. People think their club has some devine right to be above you because of history, and they don’t like the fact you took “their” UCL place away from them

[@Saaarmbii]

Everyone's jumping on them because it's hilarious to watch there fans squirm

[@Fimilogy]

As Liverpool fan, please respect Leverkusen. They have perfect record in their group. Totally good enough to be one of the favorite to win the cup.

[@steviegerrard3743]

was going to reply same thing, also flying and leading unbeaten in bundesliga as well. hopefully see us and leverkusen in final with us winning 😉

[@yymediaprod]

Honestly the group they played in isn't the strongest Molde, Häcken & Qarabag were their opponents so it's not a big surprise but they are a strong team regardless

[@n4ht4n80]

Don’t think they’re not good enough to win it but still think use will waltz through that competition, there’s just different levels

[@safebans1369]

​@@yymediaprod It's their league form that should scare us too

[@theonetheonlyjoey]

People are sleeping on the fact that Leverkusen are top of the Bundesliga right now, they're a strong team

[@jordinotgeordie7713]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE can you cover Rangers in the Europa league this season. We finished top of our group and are into the last 16. I know all the English hate Scottish football, English football is superior bla bla bla BUT Europa league seems to be a completion where we create memories. Even with teams like Liverpool and AC Milan in there. Love the show guys, much love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 see you at the euros 😉

[@danielhodge397]

These 3 are such a brilliant trio 👏

[@jonnystaffs]

Newcastle's biggest aim should be to keep Howe in the driving seat and not jump ship expecting another coach could do more. When you talk about the spine of a team, he's exactly that. The players work for him so the new owners ought to plan their project with him being at the top of the list.

[@kb5509]

When people talk about a spine of a team, they're referring to the central positions on the pitch. Is Eddie in goal, centre half, midfield and up front?

[@TonyODOnnell-tt8gh]

Be careful what you're saying Gary, the gagging order in place from the bbc seems to believe you can't have an opinion 😢/ 😅. Keep doing what you're doing, Gary, & if you have an opinion about something, crack on mate, express your views as, & when you feel like something needs calling out 💪

[@tja_tv]

Bayer Leverkusen shouldn't be forgotten in the Europa League, certainly not behind West Ham and Brighton.

[@M66CBH]

As a rangers fan, gutted for Newcastle. Brilliant to see them doing well again and hopefully see them in Europe next season 🤝

[@M66CBH]

Pointless. Imagine we didn’t come back to the Scottish league and went down south.

[@davidrobinson2776]

I think the Champions League should be just that. For Champions. Re-introduce the Cup winners Cup and the UEFA Cup for the 2nd and 3rd. That should be it. Sadly, the game is all about money now.

[@colincurrie2590]

Love this podcast but cannot stop screaming at gary to leave his damn nose alone jesus

[@ninodino444]

umm... you guys don´t notice that Bayer Leverkusen is in that competition, right?

[@thetopfootycoach]

Gotta give respect to Leverkusen, they haven't lost a game yet this season, Alonso has them purring.

[@TalkinBallZH]

Newcastle would've progressed through to the knockouts if their squad wasn't decimated with injuries

[@Bughy21]

Gary Lineker was right, John Lineker is a well known ufc fighter 😅 never thought that he might be named after Gary 😂

[@nathant9292]

Rumour has it Micah is still searching for his left earbud in that apartment 😂

[@callummorris5569]

So if there are these multi club ownership laws in the CL, explain RB Leipzig & RB Salzburg to me

[@ThisAlbino]

Love seeing oil clubs lose.

[@jeffreyadams7873]

To have still been in with a chance of qualifying from the group of death on the last day was a fantastic performance. Even without the injury carnage it would have been a remarkable achievement to qualify from the group. Man Utd on the other hand, are a shambles.

[@Gooninguntildie]

Why do they look sad when they talk about Arsenal's achievements so far?

[@BobbyALAAT]

I think this whole 'Group of Death' is a bit over the top. Neither PSG, Dortmund or Milan would finish in the Top 4 in the Premier League. PSG are winning in a one team league and always flattered to deceive in the Champions League. The other two are just .... average. Why the 'pile on'? Simple : should've done better. Plus, absolutely no reason why they shouldn't have held out for a draw to get in to the Europa.

[@user-tg6vq1kn6v]

Maguire over Tomori 😂😂

[@garylouk8776]

I think europa league would be detrimental to our league form and there’s still a lot of top teams in that competition so not guaranteed to win it

[@BobbyALAAT]

Gary : did you know Robbie Fowler, the famous dyslexic ex-footballer, has named one of his kids after you? They call him Gary Linelicker!

[@imagesbirds5066]

RB Salzburg and RB Leipzig did play against each other in the Europa League 18/19 and UEFA did not care a tad about its own rules. It was solved with the easiest of legal tricks. Disgrace.

[@ewanmorrison9716]

UEFA investigated both RB clubs back in 2017 that led to many senior board members having to leave there role and concluded that after the changes nobody at either club had any influence at the other club, this allowed both teams to enter the same competition and not break section 5 of uefa rules

[@imagesbirds5066]

Nice quoting you the UEFA press release and falling for the charades of Red Bull, but still maiking my point. Both clubs belonged and still belong to RB group, aren't functionally independent. It was, is and will be a disgrace to sporting integrity, when a common owner could dictate the outcome of a game. @@ewanmorrison9716

[@Lee101_]

It’s utterly baffling how this ‘hopefully Newcastle can improve’ narrative. They WILL improve and win EVERYTHING soon enough. That’s the point of this sportswashing takeover. Stop with the underdogs’ sorrow story. Newcastle fans may as well put their feet up because this is all filler until they’re the new City.

[@Robert.Sheard]

What happens if Girona wins their league, City comes in 2nd in the PL, but City wins the Champions League... who goes into next year's CL then?

[@sauravthegreatestpot]

UEFA's multi-club ownership/Integrity of the competition rules only apply if the same legal entity is a majority shareholder/ controls the majority of the voting rights of two or more clubs. Don't think that applies to City and Girona because CFG aren't the majority shareholders of Girona.

[@manuelmarques6404]

You have RB Salzburg and RB Leipzig in the champions league. If they are allowed, why can't Man City and Girona also be allowed to compete?

[@Eatmyayrse]

Love the fact shearer will still be crying about NOCUPCASTLE fumbled out of the carabao cup to a really poor chelsea team 😂😂😂

[@fzr666]

bayer leverkusen can also win the uel probs ? they look really strong.

[@bimapriambada1098]

Don't worry they will fall off, they are German version of Spurs some pundit from Germany said that. Even though I love them since Lucio,Ballack/went into UCL final era but I know them pretty well that they're not ready yet

[@alidaniels2487]

As a Liverpool fan, they're the only team I'm remotely worried about in the coming round

[@PASSION4GAMIN]

Newcastle were up against it with PSG, Dortmund and AC Milan in the CL group, but credit for having a right good go. ⚽👍

[@comfortsnail6342]

Micah's first input today.... AAARGGGHHHHHHHHHHRRRrrrrrhhhhhhhh 🤣

[@damomcc91]

What's up with Gary's nose? Every episode, he's constantly either picking it or scratching it. It's actually distracting now

[@LJGillen1986]

I don’t know how you can say PSG when they barely scrapped out the group with a bad call in Newcastle and not getting sent to 10 men. They come up against a top team they will get thumped, I don’t know if they make it past the rd of 16.

[@FuncleB]

Yes boo hoo little Saudi state backed Newcastle. My heart bleeds. Boo hoo boo hoo. Theyve had so many injuries (less than Manchester United) but boo hoo lets play into the narrative still of sweet little battling Newcastle. What a load of crap.

[@jonathanburn4388]

Proud to be a Geordie but also very concerned.if we don't take our chances early on against Fulham we will get comfortably beaten! Eddie has been very loyal to the current squad but he needs to get a goalkeeper, a centre forward, a wide forward, centre half and a no6. The striker, wide forward and a goalkeeper is the minimum we need to do next month and I have full faith in Dan Ashworth and the board to give Eddie the tools to finish top 4 and go on a real run after Christmas.

[@douglasdouga-ji3gn]

You won, cheer up son 😂

[@filipeventura2729]

That Man U game is the first time i see a team look so bad, from the fans, to the players to the coaches and owners.

[@TheBurdenOfHope]

Dunk? Really? Is he the future of England. Come on lads!

[@jono_jpg]

Micah - "I have an opinion because you all haven't had to turn your volume down for a little while" Alan - "I'd be amazed if they are/no Micah"

[@amranhossain7831]

Magpie was so unlucky definitely.. That referee error in Paris eventually proven costly 😡😡

[@chrisnewman9801]

Ffs Richard’s is so embarrassing sometimes, saying no it will be great if we get 5 places in CL then names city Liverpool arsenal Newcastle and spurs! Never mind little old villa again they are only sitting 3rd, the hate is absolutely teal

[@michaelegerton9755]

16:56 Micah flexing his ear muscles. 👂

[@TonyODOnnell-tt8gh]

😅

[@strickers07]

I have to say as a man United fan and I know we’ve been terrible for a long time but have some of that shearer Newcastle have been poor for a while now can’t hide behind being in Europe now, you three blast us every week and rightly so 😂

[@TonyODOnnell-tt8gh]

Can't disagree!

[@avantgarde8402]

😳 Gary talking poo again. Newcastle can win the European league ? Just because they have oil state sheikh money they keep putting Newcastle on par with the top 4 ? Strange

[@mattsmith5421]

You dont need to explain next years champions league, weve already seen how super league works. Champions league is goong to be dog shit from next year.

[@robertdowling7620]

😅😅😅😅,win europe league 😅😅😅😅they havent got the sqaud qaulity or depth to win anything jan they need next faze so no gary not a cat in hells chance.toon should have signed theo not sandro,if milan had a maldini or nesta comming through best team in the world

[@Perryno1]

I'm a teacher. seeing Micah Richards chew chewing gum whilst speaking to thousands of people is triggering me.

[@ginko9690]

@34:35 it would be funny to have a selection from both temas :)) ManCity + Girona XD

[@dansolo6417]

United will be worse with Pep, those players will piss him off and Pep will not be shy in playing youth team players by the end of the 3rd week!!!

[@chrisdonnelly7401]

we dont have the squad to sit back and defend with the injuries we have, 2 years in after being favorites for relegation to champions league who cant be happy

[@thedailylifeofthings]

Aww, Alan - you missed a trick there not saying "and it's goodbye from him"!

[@Saharadesertdragon]

People are trying to compare Newcastles exit to Utds but there's no comparison one was the easiest group the other was the hardest group one team played for their badge the others just turned up and I'm a Liverpool fan

[@gmstores7794]

Yes gaz definitely do ep on new champions league format 👌 and you should’ve told your mate neither of them would finish top 😂

[@deancoates2467]

very anti liverpool,,only a quick mention about them finishing top,,,but the mancs yet again get all the talk

[@feelingspeed]

I can't wait to watch Liverpool get smashed by Leverkusen in the final or semis

[@adamfox264]

I'm fed up with that fake laugh. Everything isn't hilarious.

[@KK-AA1]

Micah is kinda annoying innit. He doesn't really know much about football

[@alanhenwood5315]

Any other group Newcastle would’ve qualified

[@nellypringle2875]

I agree: I thought we (Newcastle) just went for it too soon against Milan. Had it still been 1-1 with five minutes to go, we could have gone for it more then. We have to be proud of the effort we made though.

[@hartshaped]

I don't think it was that they went for it too soon personally, they statistically dominated the game. What it essentially came down to was tiredness and a difference in quality, I don't think anyone can hold it against Newcastle that their patchwork team ravaged with injuries, consisting of players that nearly got them relegated don't have the same quality and experience as a full strength and rested AC Milan side. Newcastle 8 shots on target and Milan have 2 (which they scored). I think the tactics were pretty spot on, they created loads more chances than Milan, unfortunately the manager's tactics can lead to chances created but the players have to have the quality to finish them.

[@nellypringle2875]

@@hartshaped Ah, look at Schar’s bombing run forward for their second goal though. My point is it wasn’t really time for that yet.

[@fabipuello]

Girona's chairman is Pep's brother which makes the City-Girona thing even more interesting.

[@Steve0272.]

Not a mention of Rangers winning ther group , a good away win against an on fire Betis

[@yttommy76]

This has trended to English pundits talking about English football with typical arrogance and disregard /disrespect for anyone else. All about money and buying players also - Ange proving all the cheap lazy pundits wrong.

[@TK_Brainslug]

After the group stage draws the pundits all said the EPL teams will go though with ease. They are so full of themself. Newcastle had some injury problems. I didn't expect Dortmund winning the group with their fluctuating performances they show in the league

[@Mike72-vv5zr]

DORTMUND a team Rangers knocked out with the future ballon dor winner in Bellingham

[@Saharadesertdragon]

I agree with Shearer the tool are a head of schedule don't think the fans will turn on manager they're proper fans and are happy to see the progress done properly not on oil money

[@mulzer_xxx5857]

What happens if city wins the league and girona wins the league, who goes through?

[@macurlyfries]

Has micha been sacked as Man City ambassador and recruited by Arsenal now 😂

[@jameshoward-white2288]

Micah Hamilton = Little Meeks

[@tomastomasi975]

Is there something going on with Gary's nose? He is always touching it.

[@ethanphillips9640]

Everyone see shearer Richard Millie 👌🏽 all black very clean.

[@adamboow8299]

Micah is a top bloke but terrible pundit.. he genuinely is

[@mohammedhaque3854]

The UFC fighter named after Gary is John Linekar

[@SkinnyFW14]

Gary, can you for once, clean your nose, and then do the podcast. Cheers lad.

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

As a fellow Geordie, I find it weird that Alan pronounces "howepfully" and "gowe" (for "go"). You would have thought that'd he'd have realised trying to sound posher (or more appealing to southern folks) like Chris Waddle did before him would be a lesson in not being authentic.

[@supersam1914]

Micah taking the car in for a service 🤣

[@Jcrossland1980]

Brazilians called Gary? Or perhaps Dutch called Alan lol. Any Italian Micahs????

[@adamandibi]

This trio is GOLD 😂😂😂 MESSI NEYMAR SUAREZ

[@JamesLenehan-es7ir]

They are good but his false laugh and how loud he shouts is tiresome

[@darrenhill5799]

Gary, have you got a problem with your nose?

[@roody59]

Toon Army the new Spurs #bottlersunited 🤣

[@GIBBO4182]

You must be 14!

[@roody59]

@@GIBBO4182 oh yes, turned 14 today how did you know? 😂

[@GIBBO4182]

@@roody59because anything above 14 is just embarrassing

[@TheRobotsWillEatYou]

@@GIBBO4182 he's not entirely wrong is he? you don't get to keep going on about the "amazing atmosphere" and "magical european nights" but then only earn 3 out of 9 points at home.

[@GIBBO4182]

@@TheRobotsWillEatYouhow are they “bottlers” when they lost to AC Milan? A GIANT of European football, and last seasons semi finalists?

[@darrenmasters638]

Why is Micah wearing his nans glasses though ? Lol

[@iBunZz360]

Has anyone ever gone from finishing 11th to 4th before in the PL or similar other than Leicester? Such a big jump so soon, I think the Toon have done well to compete and still be up there in the league and in the cups, but it was always going to be hard transitioning from a bang average mid table at best side to being seen as a UCL team, I think if they add a few more they could have a very strong end to the season, important to remember that on top of the injuries to key players from last year like Willock, Botman, Wilson, Burn, Longstaff etc they literally lost their 2 biggest summer signings to a ban and an injury, they are essentially weaker than last year currently, and playing more games.

[@Hhammer]

Chelsea went from 10th to winning the league the next season

[@kennyw218]

Yes before fpl

[@jdubs8964]

I reckon Brighton are gonna win it! UTA!

[@akamiguelsanchez9985]

Wild that people were bemoaning Newcastle finishing bottom of the hardest group while Man United got a free pass for finishing last in a way easier group

[@CTOTHER]

In what way did Man U get a free pass? 🤣🤣 they’ve been absolutely rinsed in the media and on all social platforms.

[@trevoroconnor7133]

Why does Gary rub his nose all the time

[@dootwoot]

The views go down when Micah came back

[@charlie-ki8fy]

Best thing to watch before school getin

[@HowayTheMags]

@4:56 is Micah's first contribution to the pod😂 AAAAAUUUUEEEERRRRGGGGHHHHH

[@owendavies6905]

On the subject of the ownerships and who does and doesn’t qualify for the ucl what would happen if girona finished higher in the lge but city won the ucl so they automatically qualify. I imagine girona would h pushed down to the uel but not 100% sure

[@ShabirMohamedIssack-jj4te]

Hi, a club that improved so much n so quickly wanted to win all ,they didn't allow themselves to build in full force like the big guns.UNWA.

[@JohnVilla1960]

As a Villa fan, if we qualify for the Champions League our experience of European football in the Conference League will be vital. If Newcastle had had that experience before they played in the CL I think they would've got through.

[@Buckley2011]

Does Micah not have an inside voice

[@yymediaprod]

I found out a certain Brazilian footballer named his son after Gary Lineker crazy influence but some reason they spell it in different variations 😂

[@leethistlethwaite4381]

obviously biased but the only game of football that has physically had me in tears of joy was the Boro in the Uefa Cup games, to get to the final we found ourselves in the position of needing to score 4 goals in not one but two cup games and boy did we do it, has any game caused anyone to have "tears of joy"???

[@NECinho]

I think Newcastle are and will be hamstrung by ffp and its affect on their ability to sign those top players to take them to the next level. You can say they are ahead of schedule but really they need to be winning a trophy and cementing top 4 in the next 2 seasons. At lot depends on the owners patience when things don't go well. Another important thing for Newcastle is their academy. That needs to start bringing players through for the first team and to sell. As a city fan I find it interesting to watch Newcastle and their development due to the similarities in the ownership. I think football wise they're in a pretty good place, they'll be ups and down for them. But their fans can enjoy the ride. The Premier league is very competitive right now. Probably 3 of the 5 best teams in the world right now. Plus villa, Newcastle, spurs. It's funny English football is in a very strong place right now. Probably the strongest its been since the late 70's early 80's?

[@johndodd9777]

I'm a Geordie living just outside Milan and was watching in local bar. I told all the old guys that second half Newcastle would fall apart. They kept saying no no no, you're too fast. In the end i was facing Italian insults and lord knows what. Truth is it was about game management and that comes from the manager himself. We've been found out recently, with a Boss great at getting us to a point, but without the skills and experience to deal with being there. It's going to be a long season and there will be some hard questions.....

[@LordSeth-hf8ew]

why do we keep giving newcastle excuses, "ahead of schedule" you mean over achieved while others under achieved, bad investing during the summer

[@bradley4752]

How wankerd is Micah