‘It’s challenging’ - Strong words emerge from Newcastle United dressing room
Jacob Ramsey started as Newcastle nited ended the 2025-26 campaign with a whimper at Craven Cottage.
Jacob Ramsey has claimed Newcastle United did not give 100 per cent against Fulham.
A dismal final day saw the Magpies lose 2-0 at Craven Cottage to bring an underwhelming campaign to a close. To make matters worse, Sunderland beat Chelsea to secure Europa League qualification.
Newcastle finished 12th - five points behind their bitter rivals. Both Tyne-Wear derby defeats ultimately proved the difference between the two clubs.
Jacob Ramsey speaks out
A delayed Premier League campaign due to the World Cup gives the Magpies 89 days to digest their most underwhelming campaign since the takeover. A busy summer is expected, with many incomings and outgoings likely.
One player looking to make his mark at St James’ Park is former Aston Villa midfielder Ramsey, who arrived last year. Speaking after the Fulham defeat, the 24-year-old suggested Newcastle did not “play for the badge” against Fulham.
“(It was) so disappointing,” he told NUFC TV. “The boss spoke about ending the season on a high and performing in front of our fans, and we didn't do that today. What the players showed today, what I was showing, what the lads were showing, wasn't the standard to play for Newcastle United. Obviously, there was nothing to play for, but the gaffer made it really clear.
“When you play for this club and you wear this badge, you've got to give 100 per cent. Today, I don't think we did that. From the outside looking last season, Newcastle were a hard team to beat, especially at home.
“But even this season, our away record hasn't been great. Our home record hasn't been great either. There's been times where teams have come and we've made it difficult, and this season we've made it easy to play against us.”
‘It’s challenging’ - Jacob Ramsey
Ramsey also admitted that his debut campaign on Tyneside could have gone better. When asked about his personal situation, he added: “It's been a tough season. I wasn't really playing in the first four or five months of the season, but I've enjoyed it.
“It's challenging. Obviously, when the club makes five or six signings, new players, it's going to take us time to gel. I'm just hoping (that) next season, that's not an excuse (and) I'm going to kick on, really.
“It's obviously disappointing that the final game was today. As the season's gone on, I've gotten stronger. But now it's time to reset, go away, get fit again and push again. And you do need a rest, of course. It's been a really long season. Hopefully, next season we'll be bang at it.”