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Five of the worst midfielders to play for Newcastle

By Russell Hughes

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Ignacio González

Ignacio Gonzalez was the straw the broke the camel’s back. It was the most noteworthy thing he ever did for Newcastle.

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Gonzalez was signed after Dennis Wise watched a YouTube video and signed him over the top of then-manager Kevin Keegan’s head. Keegan couldn’t handle it, and swiftly resigned.

On the pitch, the Uruguayan made two appearances before being shipped back to Valencia.