Newcastle United: Alan Pardew’s 40 signings ranked and rated
Cheick Tiote
When Cheick Tiote arrived from FC Twente he was an absolute revelation.
He was anywhere and everywhere at once, biting at attackers heels and earning plenty of yellow cards in the process. Tiote even scored the goal to seal Newcastle United’s ridiculous comeback against Arsenal.
Since then, however, his form and fitness have failed him – and rumors of a bad attitude have dogged the Ivorian.
Transfer rating: 7/10
Next: 10