10 Problems Newcastle Need To Fix To Avoid Relegation

2. Stop Letting Tiote Fanny About In Front Of Defence

Whether he wants to leave the club or is completely committed, there's no denying that Cheick Tiote is a valuable player for Alan Pardew. He is strong, enthusiastic and a great tackler, and when he goes forward his passing success is far greater than you might expect from an anchor man. Unfortunately though, Tiote also likes to imagine he is a play-making sweeper sometimes, and believes that his strength is enough to protect him from the attentions of any opposition player. That's why he infuriatingly plays around with the ball way too much in front of the defence. It might not be that he even loses the ball, but he invites pressure from not only the harrying player but also the rest of the attack, which immediately puts his team under undue pressure.