Pete O’Rourke reveals if Matthias Jaissle is fighting for his job at Newcastle

Newcastle United have no plans to sack Matthias Jaissle in the near future despite growing concerns over the club’s recent form, sources have told Football Insider.

The Magpies enjoyed a strong start to life under their new boss, but they have now won just one of their last five Premier League games, with two wins from seven overall. The recent defeats against Leeds United and Coventry City have increased pressure around the team, with some supporters beginning to question whether Jaissle is the right man to lead the club forward.

However, despite the inconsistent start to his tenure, Jaissle is expected to be given space, time and patience to implement his ideas. There is currently no internal pressure on his position, with the Newcastle hierarchy continuing to hold the 38-year-old in high regard.

Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke explained that Jaissle remains highly regarded within the Newcastle hierarchy.

“Obviously, it’s been a bit of a blip and it’s probably been the manner of the most recent away defeats against Leeds and Coventry,” O’Rourke said.

“It wasn’t just the results; it was probably the performances where they were sort of out-fought in both games, and that was what infuriated some of the fans in that respect.

“Newcastle know it’s going to be a bit of an up-and-down season because they’ve got a young squad and they’ve made major changes.

“There was a lot of activity in and out of the club during the summer transfer window as well, with Eddie Howe leaving alongside some big players.

“So there have been a few bumps in the road already, but if Newcastle can field their strongest team, then they should have a decent season.

“Jaissle has been a breath of fresh air for a lot of Newcastle fans in that respect, but obviously he needs results, and they’ll be hoping they can bounce back.”

Could Newcastle opt to sack Matthias Jaissle?

Football Insider revealed on October 16 that Newcastle were not considering sacking Jaissle at that stage and believed he was the man capable of turning their recent form around.

The boss is extremely highly regarded by the Magpies’ ownership, who targeted him as soon as it became clear that Eddie Howe would not continue as manager.

That backing remains important for Jaissle, particularly after a difficult run that has seen Newcastle struggle for consistency. The club’s hierarchy is understood to accept that there could be ups and downs during a season of major transition.

The German coach is therefore believed to be comfortable in his position despite the poor run of form and growing calls from some supporters for him to lose his job.

Newcastle are expected to judge Jaissle primarily on the performances and progress of the team rather than react immediately to individual results.

How much would it cost Newcastle to sack Jaissle?

Should Newcastle decide to part company with Jaissle sooner rather than later, there are concerns over how much it could cost the club, given that he only recently joined.

The 38-year-old put pen to paper on a four-year contract in August, with his deal set to run until 2030. That has naturally raised questions over the potential compensation Newcastle would have to pay if they decided to end his tenure prematurely.

However, former Manchester City financial adviser Stefan Borson told Football Insider that Newcastle would not necessarily be deterred by the fee involved, which would be equivalent to six months of Jaissle’s annual salary.

Any settlement would likely be worth a maximum of around £5 million, with the terms already predetermined, as is common in many managerial contracts.

For now, though, there is no indication that Newcastle are preparing to make such a move.

Jaissle’s position remains secure, and the Newcastle hierarchy appear willing to give him the opportunity to respond to the recent setbacks.

The pressure will ultimately come from what happens on the pitch. If results and performances improve, the questions surrounding his future are likely to disappear quickly. But if the poor run continues, the situation could become more difficult despite the current backing from the club’s hierarchy.