Sam Allardyce got his way and kicked out the ex-Chelsea defender, and not before time too, although Newcastle were given the bill to buy out his contract.But the No 1 target of the Toon boys is set for a culture change.
Not only a new life in the States, but the chance to play alongside David Beckham next season after agreeing to join Los Angeles Galaxy.
The former Newcastle United left-back is on the verge of signing a three-year contract with the Major League Soccer club after being released by the Magpies late last year.