 However, when Cole was sold to Manchester United in January 1995, found himself at centre-forward for the second half of the 1994–95 season.He had a decent campaign, scoring eight goals in 26 games, though 1994–95 is generally remembered as a disappointing season for Newcastle, who began it as many people's title favourites with six successive wins but ended up finishing sixth – not even enough for a UEFA Cup place.However, the arrival of Les Ferdinand during the 1995 close season meant that Kitson was once again a squad player as the 1995–96 season got underway, and the arrival of Faustino Asprilla in mid season further reduced his first team chances.