Original sentence: However, following a string of indifferent performances, Newcastle decided against signing him permanently.Oguchi Onyewu made his home debut on Saturday 10 February 2007 alongside Titus Bramble for Newcastle, in a 2-1 victory over Liverpool, in which Onyewu was a reliable performer
Edited sentence: However, following the arrival of Sam Allardyce as manager, Newcastle did not sign him permanently.Oguchi Onyewu made his home debut on Saturday 10 February 2007 alongside Titus Bramble for Newcastle, in a 2-1 victory over Liverpool.Onyewu pulled off some solid performances and undoubtedly strengthened Newcastle's defence towards the end of the season