Wallace Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/what-situation-cheick-tiote-newcastle-11908582 What is the situation with Cheick Tiote? Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez explains 08:00, 20 SEP 2016 BY MARK DOUGLAS Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote remains on the Magpies' books - but will he play again? Rafa Benitez has confirmed that the door remains open for Cheick Tiote to make a Newcastle United return – but it won’t be until his future is resolved. The transfer window in Qatar remains open until September 30, while in the United Arab Emirates it extends until October 20. There has been recent interest from clubs in both leagues in Tiote, whose contract expires this summer. United are unlikely to call on him during this time but he continues to train with the first team and Benitez has been pleased with his attitude behind-the-scenes. The League Cup clash with Wolves will come too early for him but Benitez may end up calling on him. “Cheick will not be involved in this game, but I am pleased with him,” he said. “He knows this is still a time where we are waiting a little bit to see what happens. He has been training well, but we haven’t thought about him for this game. He will get a chance if nothing happens in the next few days and weeks. “If nothing happens, we will have to do something with him because he is someone I like. If we have some information that clubs are interested, we will analyse that. If not, he is a player that can give us experience.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I guess if you're trying to sell him, slating his attitude won't help. He's probably still just being a dick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I guess if you're trying to sell him, slating his attitude won't help. He's probably still just being a dick. He's not trying to sell him, it's Tiote who has been angling for a big money move. As for him being a dick, Rafa's said quite clearly in that interview that he's pleased with him and that he'll be involved again if he's still here when the window closes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 You're actually delusional beyond even vaguely normal internet man parameters, TRon. We've blatantly been trying to get him off the books for ages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 If we were desperate to get him off the books then we could just waive the fee. I think I've said this before, and when you consider he's in the last year of his contract it makes it even more daft to suggest we are the ones who are trying to get him out of here. It's right there in black and white in Rafa's quotes man, why do some people always think there's some hidden agenda being covered up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 He said he was very pleased with Sissoko too and wouldn't let him leave right at the end of the transfer window. A manager has to play a little liar's poker at times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Would be pointless to come out and slag him off when we could still need him, not to mention still get a fee for him in Jan. Still think he can do a job for us personally, but everyone's suddenly decided to hate him based on rumours that hes a bad egg in the dressing room, definitely time for him to move on at the end of the season or in Jan but he was good at the end of last season under Rafa and could do a job in the middle still. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 He said he was very pleased with Sissoko too and wouldn't let him leave right at the end of the transfer window. A manager has to play a little liar's poker at times. Well yeah, and he didn't let him leave until we got the price we wanted which is way more than most people on here thought he was worth. Rafa's pretty straight talking like, I tend to just go along with what he says rather than believe all the silly rumours on here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I guess if you're trying to sell him, slating his attitude won't help. He's probably still just being a dick. He's not trying to sell him, it's Tiote who has been angling for a big money move. As for him being a dick, Rafa's said quite clearly in that interview that he's pleased with him and that he'll be involved again if he's still here when the window closes. You've just described exactly what I meant "Rafa sed he's puwa mint like" of course he bloody did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Awful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Very odd to put him back in. Colback's been less tragic, of late, and would surely have been the better bet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Very odd to put him back in. Colback's been less tragic, of late, and would surely have been the better bet. I can see why he put him back in, had he played like he can do then he would have taken charge of that midfield, unfortunately though he went in with his bull in a china shop mentality and was lucky to have not given away a penalty. He either takes control of midfield or he's a liability, there is no in between with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackandWhite Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Came on and looked like he didnt give a fuck, played like he didnt give a fuck, as expected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 He always looks rusty when he first gets back in the side, then generally gets better with a couple of games under his belt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Came on and looked like he didnt give a fuck, played like he didnt give a fuck, as expected. He just looked unfit and off the pace, he was definitely trying though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Takes charge of the midfield ffs. Honestly, mongtastic isn't the word, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Looked fat as fuck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Thought he intercepted the play well and didn't do that bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Surprised to see him on the bench, would rather he wasn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Surprised to see him on the bench, would rather he wasn't. I was really happy to see him on the bench if it meant Colback wasn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Did well when he came on and was barking instructions from the offset, still maintain he can do a job for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmelads Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 He's a much better option than Colback, if we can get him match fit and focused. One injury to Hayden and Colback will be a regular in the side. Hope Tiote stays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Did well when he came on and was barking instructions from the offset, still maintain he can do a job for us. :lol: Our midfield went to even more pieces when he came on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I particularly liked when he attempted to tackle one of their lads on our left touchline with his head. Such a weird approach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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