Newcastle United 4-1 Northampton Town – Player Ratings
7. Yoan Gouffran - 6
Yoan Gouffran was played in the centre of midfield today alongside Cheick Tiote and simply did not look comfortable. Northampton's good spell after they pulled a goal back came from Gouffran being unable to track the runners. It seems a shame that Steve McClaren doesn't trust Gael Bigirimana enough to play him against weakened opposition.
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