""The first year we were in the Champions League, we were more of an underdog and teams probably didn't respect us as much as they should," he added. "We could go ugly and bully teams and that was the way we went about it but as you progress and want to push on, you move away from that because you bring in better quality players and play better football. But there's always a place for that in the game.""
""We were well known a few years ago for - I won't say the word but 'something housery' - and a lot of the stuff that has come in has pushed us away from that. "But if you go away from home, sometimes, it's important not to get beat, pick up points and keep yourself ticking along. As long as you're winning your home games, and not getting beat away, it's better but we have not done that well enough.""
Newcastle lost 3-1 at West Ham and have not won an away league game since April, making away form a major concern. Mentality and tactical adjustments are seen as necessary to stop away defeats and pick up points. The club previously used a more physical, disruptive style but shifted toward higher-quality play after recruiting better players. Home performances have been strong, including four recent home wins, but resilience on the road is required. Upcoming fixtures include Athletic Club in the Champions League at St James' Park and a challenging trip to Brentford.
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