Matthias Jaissle expressed frustration with referee Bobby Madley following Newcastle United's 3-2 victory over West Bromwich Albion, a result that secured the Magpies a place in the third round of the competition. The match, marked by intense action and late controversies, saw Jaissle visibly upset after a key incident in which Madley allowed play to continue despite Anthony Elanga appearing to have been fouled near the touchline.

In a post-match press conference, Jaissle acknowledged his eagerness to discuss the contentious call directly with Madley. "I don’t want to talk straight away after the match with them (refs), but it was one interesting decision just before he whistled. I wanted to let him know that I saw it differently," the Newcastle manager said.

The win sets up a fixture against Millwall, a team Newcastle have not faced since 1993 during the Kevin Keegan era, and notably, the Magpies have never played at Millwall’s New Den stadium. The match also featured a second penalty conceded by Newcastle in a short span, with left-back Lewis Hall at the center of the defensive lapses, a factor Jaissle admitted is causing the team difficulties. “I think I would have less headaches if we weren’t conceding penalties at the moment,” he commented.

Another focal point of discussion was the performance of Newcastle’s German forward Nick Woltemade. Despite coming into the lineup during a critical period, Woltemade struggled to make an impact against West Brom’s well-organized defense, failing to create significant scoring opportunities. Jaissle underscored the challenges for the young player but indicated optimism about his future contributions. "Coming into the team at this stage is not easy, but we need players, and he still has time and we will try to help him and support him," he said.

Newcastle’s narrow win highlighted both their attacking potential and ongoing defensive vulnerabilities as they progress in the competition, with Jaissle’s focus now turning toward preparation for their upcoming clash against Millwall.