Cabaye: I asked to be substituted

January 21, 2013
By Kristan Heneage
Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye has told fans to blame him, not manager Alan Pardew, for his second-half substitution during the Magpies' 2-1 defeat at home to Reading.

Cabaye, 26, started his first game since November 4 against the Royals, opening the scoring, but was substituted for Gael Bigirimana in the 75th minute with the score at 1-1 amid boos from the home support.

Speaking after the game, Cabaye revealed he had asked to be substituted, telling the Journal: "I asked ...

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