![Yohan Cabaye, left, the France player, and Cheik Tiote, from the Ivory Coast, right, have formed a strong midfield partnership.](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/3OQEA2ZLPJQQGNAWQRGLP6XXIE.jpg?smart=true&auth=b43f5c6fc47906b8a048a96ac6e414cf70aca8a26dfba33989c45c0abdf2382b&width=400&height=225)
Yohan Cabaye, left, the France player, and Cheik Tiote, from the Ivory Coast, right, have formed a strong midfield partnership.
Yohan Cabaye, left, the France player, and Cheik Tiote, from the Ivory Coast, right, have formed a strong midfield partnership.
The foreign legion heads north to Newcastle
The St James’ Park club has recruited several francophone players, revamping a squad that is now reaping the rewards.