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09th Aug 2015

New Newcastle signing is seriously over-dressed for opening match…

Matt Stanger

It’s no surprise that new signings want to make a good impression on the opening day of the season.

But usually that means putting in a strong early tackle or a powerful shot – showing the fans you mean business.

Not for Newcastle’s summer recruit Chancel Mbemba, it seems, who instead turned up in a tux for the Magpies’ meeting with Southampton at St. James’ Park.

Given that he also has four birthdays, we think we’re going to like this character…

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