Yorkie Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I would've thought it nonsense had the Chronicle not come out with it. I dare say there's something in it, but that's not to say it hasn't been blown out of proportion for the purposes of shit-stirring. There'll be a compromise, I'm sure - I fully believe he likes playing for this club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 The same guy who tweeted congratulating Man Utd on winning the title and then saying one day we'll be there. He loves this place, no doubt in my mind. If there is an issue, there will be a compromise. And fuck Wonga. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Coming from a Muslim background myself - I have serious doubts theres anything into this story. Unless he had no clue the previous two sponsors we had also lend money with interest. Hell Islamic banking isn't predominant in the Muslim world on its own to begin with. This is what I was thinking as well. Technically it might be against Islam but we all know religions have differing levels of importance in people's lives, and they can be interpreted in many many ways. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Mag Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Im sure I remember something around here when we signed him that he wasnt a practicing muslim anyway?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhtoon Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Not sure why people get so wound up about Wonga. You borrow £100 for a week and it costs you about £13. A direct debit fails or you go overdrawn for 1 day and you can be charged £20 for each one by your bank. For sending out an automated letter that probably cost them 10p. In the dark days of my misspent youth I accumulated over £2k worth of bank charges for failed direct debits and going over my overdraft by less than £50. Completey my fault so didnt complain but Managed to reclaim 75% of it a few years back which was fun. Know which one I think is worse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Newcastle confident of resolving Cisse dispute 8:00am Monday 10th June 2013 in Sport By Scott Wilson NEWCASTLE United officials are confident of resolving a stand-off with Papiss Cisse about the striker's reluctance to wear a strip featuring the logo of new sponsors, Wonga. However, while there is a desire to respect Cisse's Islamic beliefs, it is extremely unlikely that the Senegal international will be allowed to wear his own customised shirt without any Wonga branding next season. Cisse's representatives have informed senior Newcastle officials that sharia law forbids the 28-year-old from representing or advertising a loans company. Sharia rules state that Muslims must not benefit from either lending or receiving money, and Islamic banking institutions do not charge interest in the conventional sense. Neither Cheik Tiote nor Hatem Ben Arfa, who are also practising Muslims, have raised concerns, but Cisse is insistent that he does not feel comfortable being associated with Wonga. The striker is currently on international duty with Senegal, and scored his side's goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Angola in a World Cup qualifier. He is expected to remain in Africa on holiday at the end of the international break, and is not due to return to England until the start of July. A meeting will be scheduled for the first week of pre-season training, where the issue of next season's kit will be discussed. The Newcastle hierarchy have previously been willing to accommodate their players' religious requirements, even installing a prayer room at the club's Darsley Park training complex. However, it is understood the issue of Wonga's sponsorship is non-negotiable and individual players will not be allowed to opt out of promoting the club's headline sponsors. Sevilla allowed Freddie Kanoute to wear an unbranded shirt when he objected to the Spanish club's tie-up with gambling website, 888.com, but Newcastle do not want to go down that route. Magpies officials have noted that Cisse was willing to wear the branding of Virgin Money, another finance company that falls foul of Sharia regulations, and never raised ethical concerns about their practices. The club's lawyers will be poring over the fine detail of Cisse's contract to ascertain the degree to which an employee can be forced to adhere to club regulations, even if they contravene religious beliefs. It will be difficult to force Cisse to do something against his wishes, as Alan Pardew will be reluctant to start the new campaign with an unmotivated or hostile player in his ranks. However, it is hoped that a compromise agreement can be reached that will see both parties settle on a mutually acceptable position. The talks about next season's Wonga branding will be part of a wider discussion about Cisse's future, with the striker keen to secure an improved contract, but both Mike Ashley and Derek Llambias reluctant to agree to a new deal. Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala have made a formal inquiry about Cisse's services, although their interest is not believed to be at as advanced a stage as some media outlets have suggested. Nevertheless, the Newcastle hierarchy are fully aware of the mounting uncertainty surrounding their number nine, and will be keen to have the situation resolved one way or another before the start of next season. There is no desire to sell Cisse, but as previous situations have proved, Ashley and Llambias can shift their position quickly once an offer is placed on the table. Meanwhile, Newcastle are monitoring Ivory Coast international Gervinho for the second time in three summers. The Magpies were close to signing Gervinho in 2011, only for the winger to complete an £11m move to Arsenal instead. His two seasons at the Emirates have hardly been a roaring success, and he is expected to leave the Gunners for a reduced fee this summer. Newcastle would be interested in the 26-year-old if the price was right, although Gervinho is understood to prefer a return to France. With a proposed summer trip to South Africa having collapsed, the Magpies are expected to confirm their pre-season plans in the first half of this week. http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/10473248.Newcastle_confident_of_resolving_Cisse_dispute/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 What compromise could there be? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 What compromise could there be? a dump truck full of money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 That'll go down well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 There's no compromise to be had really, just Cisse accepting that it's not that important. Which for all we know he might already think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Sorry, Papiss, but you're not that important. It's no more money and wear the same shirt as everyone else. If you don't like it, leave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Sorry, Papiss, but you're not that important. It's no more money and wear the same shirt as everyone else. If you don't like it, leave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I bet Shola doesn't have a problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I bet Why you scumbag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 So much hypocrisy from some in here, never mind Cisse. Wonga announced as sponsors: "they're scum, I shan't be buying it!!!!!!!111111!!" Cisse apparently refuses to wear the shirt: "Sorry, Papiss. You're a hypocrite - just wear it" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 At least now we can say Gervinho has been linked so we can change that other thread title... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Dear Papisse, You are a cafeteria Muslim. Just wear the top there's a good lad (except to the Casino) Regards, Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 We had Virgin Money on our shirts this season. What does he think they do? There's quite a difference between Bank Lending and Pay Day Loans. Not according to Sharia law which doesn't allow profit on loans. Virgin money like most banks offer loans for Muslim customers where they buy whatever it is the loan is used for then put their purchase fee on top of it then sell it to the customer with no APR. Wonga solely offers APR loans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Yay, this shit again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Allah Akh-APR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 The independent reckons its all about the money, he wants to be paid more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 The independent reckons its all about the money, he wants to be paid more. Had a better case for that last season than now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Yay, this shit again. So many Islamic law experts around here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Must not have realised that he has been wearing a virgin money shirt all season. I am fairly sure they give out loans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Allah Akh-APR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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