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Matthias Jaissle wants to hit the ground running: No excuses, big ambitions and plenty of energy Original

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By Chris Waugh Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Matthias Jaissle has not worked for the Red Bull group for three years, yet its influence over the German remains evident. “Energy”, “energetic” and “energised” were the oft-repeated words used by those inside Newcastle United’s La Manga training camp to describe the uplift over recent days since Jaissle succeeded Eddie Howe as head coach. Sometimes, an uptick in vitality comes about by new faces, rather than by consuming energy drinks.
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The Bruno Guimaraes sale: Was his move to Arsenal inevitable? Did Newcastle get a good deal? Original

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By Chris Waugh Verified, George Caulkin Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Evolution has turned into revolution at Newcastle United, even if not all of it has been entirely by design. One of the first tasks facing Matthias Jaissle, the new head coach, is to find a new skipper as well as a new talisman. Chris Waugh and George Caulkin dissect the merits and drawbacks to the sale of Guimaraes, outline the ramifications and look at where Newcastle may turn to next in the transfer market. Was Guimaraes’ sale inevitable? Increasingly, yes.
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Newcastle confirm appointment of Matthias Jaissle as new head coach Original

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By Chris Waugh Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Newcastle United have confirmed the appointment of Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach. The 33-year-old has joined from Saudi club Al Ahli — who, like Newcastle, are majority owned by the country’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) — and replaces Eddie Howe, who left the club last week after five years in charge.
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