NUFC Podcast: Excitement or Concern? Will Newcastle United beat the doom and gloom "experts" this season?

Si is joined by Jonathan and Ordy this week to start really looking at the season ahead and how expectations are shaping up for the new manager and squad.

Is it just pure excitement with a new manager, players and a bit of unknown or are there legitimate causes for concern as displayed by some national media?

Winning Jaissle's first game in Valencia - a good start or just a training exercise?

What are the absolute essentials still needed by the end of the month to give him the best chance this season?

And we have an early look at what we think is a realistic expectation of the manager for the season ahead (assuming we get business done!)

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