Can set-piece coach get Newcastle's giants firing again?
Published: 9/28/2025

Newcastle United's Nick Woltemade, standing 6ft 6in, recently joined the team from Stuttgart and found a new towering presence alongside Dan Burn (6ft 7in) among others like Malick Thiaw and Joelinton. Despite their imposing heights, Eddie Howe's side has struggled in converting set-plays into goals this season. Howe accepts the responsibility to improve their performance and maximize their potential in utilizing the players' height advantage to threaten opponents during matches.