On Monday 31st January 2011, Andy Carroll completed a sensational 35 million move to Liverpool, in a transfer that shocked football. Following the sale, questions were asked about Newcastles ambition and whether or not their decision to sell was judicious. Since then, the rebuilding of the squad has been quiet but measured, enabling the pa sionate and loud fans on Tyneside to witne s the quiet revolution.There can be little argument at the suggestion that in recent years, Newcastle
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Brad Ziegler Jersey replaced him with Alan Pardew, an appointment that surprised many.The past year though has seen negativity replaced with positivity, as Pardews team have provided some sparkling performances reminiscent of the kind seen during the Bobby Robson era of the early noughties. The Magpies currently lie in 6th place in the Premier League, level on points with Arsenal. They enjoyed a superb start to the season, going unbeaten in their first eleven games before defeat to Manchester City in November.Although a lot of credit has to go to Pardew and his backroom staff, a great deal is also due to the Newcastle scouting network, who throughout the summer worked hard in bringing in new players to the club that, through their
Jonathan Villar Jersey performances, have received high acclamation.Yohan Cabaye, the French midfielder signed from Ligue 1 champions Lille, has put in several eye catching performances that have helped make him a favourite amongst the fans. Alongside Cheick Tiote, a player brought in the previous summer and who himself has received great praise, Newcastle have a midfield duo that can compete with any they come up against in the league.Arguably however, the signing of the season comes in the form of Senegalese striker Demba Ba. Signed on a free from relegated West Ham, he has been a revelation, scoring 15
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