Pressure Mounts On Alan Smith

23 August 2010 10:52
Newcastle yesterday pushed through a move for FC Twente midfielder Cheick Tiote, subject to a work permit. Chris Hughton says it is competition for Alan Smith's position. Newcastle yesterday pushed through a move for FC Twente midfielder Cheick Tiote, subject to a work permit. Chris Hughton: "It's one we are delighted to have done and it will certainly give us some strength in that midfield area. "We have a lot of players who can play in there, but he is a particular type of player. "Alan Smith would be the only defensive-type central midfield player we have and Alan has already shown his value to us. "But we just felt we needed more options in there and he will certainly be a good addition for us."

Source: FOOTYMAD