Jaissle wins Newcastle backing with St James’ Park supporters’ message

Newcastle United supporters have offered an early show of faith in German manager Matthias Jaissle, displaying a banner describing themselves as “Matty Jaissle’s black and white army” before the club’s Premier League meeting with AFC Bournemouth.

The message was unveiled at St James’ Park on Saturday, as Newcastle prepared to play Bournemouth in the third round of the Premier League season. It came with Jaissle taking charge of only his fourth competitive match since succeeding Eddie Howe at the start of the current campaign.

English journalist Sean McCormick shared a photograph of the banner on social media before kick-off. The sign, raised in the stands by Newcastle fans, read: “Matty Jaissle’s black and white army”.

The tribute reflected the strong impression Jaissle has already made among supporters, despite his relatively short time in charge at the north-east club. Newcastle appointed the German manager immediately before the beginning of the season, with Jaissle taking over from Howe.

The Magpies had not lost any of their matches under Jaissle before the Bournemouth fixture. His first Premier League game ended in a 2-2 draw with Liverpool, before Newcastle recorded a 2-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur.

Jaissle’s side also secured a 3-2 win over West Bromwich Albion in the second round of the League Cup. Those results gave the manager an unbeaten start and helped explain the positive response from the club’s supporters at St James’ Park.

The banner also offered an early indication of the relationship developing between Jaissle and the Newcastle fanbase. The wording presented the supporters as an organised force behind the manager, using the club’s traditional black-and-white colours to underline their allegiance.

Before moving to Newcastle, Jaissle had built a significant managerial reputation during his spell with Al-Ahli Saudi. He led the Saudi club from 2023 to 2026 and guided them to two AFC Champions League Elite titles.

He also won the Saudi Super Cup once during his time in charge of Al-Ahli Saudi. Those achievements formed the most notable part of his record before his move to the Premier League.

Newcastle’s unbeaten start under Jaissle had therefore already generated enthusiasm among supporters, who used the occasion of the Bournemouth match to make their backing public. The banner was displayed before the game began, with the club seeking to continue its positive opening under the German manager.