Too quiet on Tyneside.

Newcastle United

In:
Loic Remy - QPR (Loan)

Out:
Steve Harper - Hull City – Free
Danny Simpson - QPR – Free
James Perch - Wigan – undisclosed

Newcastle United has had a very quiet window indeed, their lone acquisition is QPR’s French striker Loic Remy who took the premier league by storm in the tail end of last season. Manager Alan Pardew has managed to keep hold of Arsenal target Yohan Cabaye, a significant victory for the club who were shellacked 4-0 by Manchester City on the opening day of the season.  It was a quiet window on Tyneside… too quiet, sure, Newcastle have a good side and Pardew must have great confidence in his players, but they did finish just 16^th last season, not good enough for a side of their talent. They have started decently, with a win, a draw and a loss from their first three fixtures, whether Pardew’s confidence in his men is justified remains to be seen.

Grade: D+

Remy is a good signing, but Newcastle did not play well enough last season to justify just one addition, they have a talented squad, but Pardew will need to work hard to ensure this window isn’t his one of his last as Newcastle manager.


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