Newcastle United have an 'unsung hero' who could add even more midfield competition

If there is one position where Newcastle United are spoilt for choice, certainly in terms of volume, then it is in the centre of midfield. At first team level, much has been made about how little game time has been afforded to £34.5million summer signing Aladji Bamba this season. The 20-year-old joined from Monaco in the summer but has been restricted to just 27 minutes of game time so far this season as Matthias Jaissle has preferred other options.