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Newcastle United new 22 year-old striker has revealed that his former team-mate at Deportivo La
Coruna team-mate Fabricio Coloccini told him all about Newcastle and Tyneside, before he joined
yesterday, on a £5.5M deal. Xisco - glowing report from Coloccini on Newcastle United It seems
that Fabricio gave him a glowing report of things on Tyneside as [.
As expected, there's going to be a mad, unruly scramble for players today. Quick take on some of
the moves and potential moves:
Let's start with Newcastle, since FO were so mean to them last week. The answer to the question
posed last week (who is responsible for signing the players?) -- appears to be, not Dennis Wise or
Kevin Keegan.
Newcastle United have completed the signing of Spain under-21 striker Francisco "Xisco"
Jimenez Tejada. The 22-year-old has penned a five-year deal at St.James' Park and joins from La
Liga side Deportivo La Coruna.
Xisco, who will wear the No.19 shirt, joins former Depor team-mate Fabricio Coloccini on Tyneside
after the Argentine became the most expensive defender in the club's history last month.
Chris Hughton's job as caretaker manager is already being tested by a number of injuries in the
Newcastle squad. Chris Hughton - squad challenged by injuries Jonas Gutierrez will return with
Fabricio Coloccini from their Argentine duties in Peru, and Jonas' shoulder injury will be assessed
today, but it will be a surprise if he can play [.
Sebastien Bassong has looked a good young player, since he was signed in the summer from French
club Metz, and he hopes to play as many games a possible for Newcastle this season. Sebastien
Bassong - likely to start at left back tomorrow Bassong played alongside Fabricio Coloccini against
Coventry in central defense, and looked very accomplished [.
Nigerian Oba Martins returns to the starting line-up for Newcastle United tonight, following a
groin lay-off, and as expected Sebastien Bassong is brought into the side with David Edgar and
Xisco both dropping down to the subs bench. The back four will be Geremi, Taylor, Coloccini and
Bassong, with Duff Cacapa Butt and N'Zogbia forming [.
