Newcastle United’s recent post-season trip to Australia has sparked widespread criticism from both players and analysts, with many questioning the rationale for such a long and arduous voyage so soon after the Premier League season ended.
The decision has attracted widespread criticism, raising worries about player welfare and financial viability.
Kieran Maguire, a finance specialist, has been vociferous about his criticism of the trip, calling it “ludicrous.” Speaking with Football Insider’s Sean Fisher, Maguire highlighted that the tour is unlikely to be financially advantageous to the club. He predicts that Newcastle will earn around £1.5 million from the effort, which is significantly less than the tens of millions that such international expeditions frequently hope to generate.
Given the little financial return, Maguire challenges the wisdom of putting players through the rigours of a 9,000-mile travel.
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The players’ unhappiness has been evident. Newcastle United defender and captain Kieran Trippier’s words embody the team’s dissatisfaction, emphasising how inconvenient the trip’s scheduling is.
The players had only a few days to recover from the end of the domestic season before going on the lengthy journey to Australia, with the extra strain of representing their club in high-profile friendly matches.
Newcastle United’s Australian tour includes games against Tottenham Hotspur and the A-League All Stars in Melbourne. However, the tour ended in a disappointing 8-0 loss on Friday, May 24. The timing of the trip, which comes so close to the end of the Premier League season and right before the players’ preparations for the Euro campaign, has been a big source of controversy.
The Magpies’ decision to go forward with the tour has irritated not only the players, but also fans and pundits. Many contend that the physical demands on players, as well as the risk of injury, exceed the small financial benefits. The fast transition from a local league finish to a foreign tour has sparked concerns about the club’s intentions, particularly given the hard calendar of international events ahead.
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