Newcastle United 4-1 Northampton Town – Player Ratings

6. Cheick Tiote - 6.5

Cheick Tiote's handball for the penalty was foolish and his general fitness is still a bit of a concern. The holding midfielder used to dictate the centre of the field against first class opposition and tonight he didn't look comfortable against a League Two outfit. It seems a lot still needs to be done in order to find the old Tiote and I fear it might not be possible.