Keith Wyness drops verdict on 'unsettled' Newcastle dressing room after bust-up reports

Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness says Newcastle players must share responsibility for poor form alongside manager Matthias Jaissle, though the board sees potential worth backing.

Keith Wyness, former Everton chief executive, has defended Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle amid reports of an unsettled dressing room and confusion over his methods. While acknowledging that some squad confusion is natural when a new manager implements his style, Wyness believes the players must take responsibility for Newcastle's recent poor run—just one win in six games across all competitions.

Wyness, who served as Everton CEO from 2004 to 2009 and now runs a football consultancy, argued that the Newcastle board "see something" in Jaissle worth persisting with. He called for the players to step up rather than solely blaming the 38-year-old manager.

However, Wyness has previously indicated that the board's patience is not unlimited; he expects them to consider Jaissle's future in January if Newcastle fall out of Champions League contention, with a potential change looming if the club sits in the bottom half by the start of 2027.