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An argument for playing Dan Gosling?

September 24th, 2011 | 13 Comments |

Should Gosling replace Tiote in midfield?
Instead of Tiote?
Is there a case for giving Dan Gosling a run in the Newcastle United midfield instead of Cheick Tiote who, this writer argues, isn’t having the best run of form?

In a recent interview, Cheick Toite has been saying he’s been enjoying his new partnership with Yohan Cabaye in the centre of midfield. Tiote said:

“Last week I think we played very well together. It is good and it is working well.

“Last season was different with Kevin Nolan, it was a different style of play. Kevin went forward more and scored goals.

“Yohan is a more technical player and uses a different style. They are both good players.

“But Yohan likes to play with the ball more – he brings the best out of me. If you are a winning team the most important area is the midfield.”

Now I will admit that I didn’t see the Villa game last weekend as I was otherwise engaged, but I have seen every other match this season and I thought that the Tiote-Cabaye partnership was something that needed work. (more…)