Has Tiote hit the end of the road at Newcastle?
The Ivory coast midfielder at one time was the lynchpin of the Newcastle United midfield. His tacking and tenacity were a shining example to those around him and displayed the exact kind of passion the St James’s Park crowd demanded.
This did always leave him prone to picking up an unreasonable amount of yellow cards but this was comfortably swept under the carpet.
Cheick Tiote’s role was to assert his dominance and ensure that the play from midfield would flow very quickly. This aspect of his game he has lost.
When he receives the ball he tends to hesitate and wait for five seconds before picking a decidedly obvious option, which he should’ve anticipated earlier.
It may be that the lack of competition for places has caused him to come complacent but the Magpies supporters are growing weary of his lacklustre displays.
His constant mis-control and failure to compliment Cabaye as he once did could damage Newcastle United in the long run.
Should Pardew and Ashley just take the money and run in the summer as he could probably be sold for a profit?
This would be for the best for all parties, before things start to turn sour when he is relied upon next campaign again.
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