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10 of the worst Newcastle free transfers

By Russell Hughes

MOTHERWELL, SCOTLAND - JULY 16: Romain Amalfitano of Newcastle United in action during the Pre Season Friendly match between Motherwell and Newcastle United at Fir Park on July 16, 2013 in Motherwell, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
MOTHERWELL, SCOTLAND - JULY 16: Romain Amalfitano of Newcastle United in action during the Pre Season Friendly match between Motherwell and Newcastle United at Fir Park on July 16, 2013 in Motherwell, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) /
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Claudio Cacapa

Claudio Cacapa was supposed to be the answer to Newcastle United’s problems at the back.

Indeed he had a positive, if hesitant, start to life at St. James’ Park – but after being named man of the match against Fulham he hardly played again.

Cacapa made just 25 Premier League appearances across two seasons with 20 starts, and only played eight minutes between November 2008 and the end of the 2009 season.

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