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Cheick mate ready for debut.

September 15th, 2010 | 169 Comments |

Ready for debut? Cheick.
Ready for debut? Cheick.
Newcastle new boy Cheick Tiote could be in line to make his debut at Everton this weekend.

Tiote was an unused substitute during the 2-0 home loss against Blackpool, which isn’t really surprising considering the lad had been in Africa during the week playing for his country and hadn’t really had a lot of time to get acquanted with the squad.

This week is different, and after a poor result against Blackpool, and some poor performances from some of our players in midfield, Tiote will be looking to get the nod to start the match at Goodison on Saturday. Even if he doesn’t get to start in place of Alan Smith at Everton, Tiote’s debut won’t be too far around the corner and he will surely make his bow against in the daunting League Cup match away at Chelsea in midweek. (more…)