Jaissle furious over 'clear foul' in build-up to Barry's winner

Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle has criticised referee John Brooks for not awarding a foul on Fabian Schar before Thierno Barry scored Everton's winning goal in their Premier League defeat at St James' Park.

  • Match: Newcastle United 0-1 Everton (Premier League)
  • Key incident: Jaissle says a 'clear foul' on Fabian Schar was missed before Thierno Barry's goal
  • Referee: John Brooks
  • Newcastle head coach: Matthias Jaissle

What was said

"clear foul"

— Matthias Jaissle, on the challenge on Fabian Schar before Thierno Barry's goal

Jaissle's frustration centres on the decisive moment of the match. He believes Brooks should have penalised the challenge on Schar, which would have prevented the phase of play that led to Barry's goal.

The Newcastle boss was careful not to elaborate further, but his message was unambiguous: his side were on the wrong end of a pivotal refereeing decision.

Why Jaissle feels aggrieved

Fabian Schar is a key figure in Newcastle's defensive structure, and losing him in the duel before a goal is a significant blow. Jaissle's complaint suggests he saw a clear infringement that Brooks and his officials either missed or deemed legal.

For Newcastle, the margin between victory and defeat was a single goal from Thierno Barry, and Jaissle's argument is that the move should never have reached that point. It is a familiar refrain from managers when fine margins go against them.

Talking points

  • Did John Brooks get the call right? Jaissle says it was a clear foul on Schar, but without VAR intervention the goal stands.
  • Newcastle's defensive vulnerability was exposed again, with Schar beaten in the challenge that led to Barry's goal.
  • Jaissle's public criticism of the referee may land him in trouble with the FA, but it also deflects from his side's failure to score.

What happens next

Newcastle must regroup quickly, with the result leaving them empty-handed. Everton, meanwhile, will take confidence from a hard-fought away win. Jaissle will hope his side respond on the pitch rather than dwell on the decision.

Frequently asked questions

What was Matthias Jaissle unhappy about after Newcastle vs Everton?

He was unhappy that referee John Brooks did not give a foul on Fabian Schar in the build-up to Thierno Barry's goal.

Who scored Everton's goal against Newcastle?

Thierno Barry scored the only goal of the game.

Who was the referee for Newcastle vs Everton?

John Brooks was the referee for the match.

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