SM
Greece vs. England: 16 hrs 2 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews

Pardew: "We are better for Cheick Tiote's return"

:Headline: Pardew: 'We are better for Cheick Tiote's return': ID:22112: from db_amp
Alan Pardew has welcomed the return of his midfield "lion" Cheick Tiote for this afternoon's visit of Liverpool.

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has described midfielder Cheick Tiote as the "lion" of his team.

The Ivory Coast midfielder has been sidelined for two games with a hip injury but is expected to feature against Liverpool this afternoon.

Pardew, whose side are currently eight points ahead of the Reds, has welcomed the 25-year-old's return to the fold.

"He is the lion of our team," stated Pardew. "Like any lion who has been down in the dumps he came back [to training] and let everyone know he's back, let out a few roars, had a couple of scuffles.

"We are better for it. Not everyone was pleased to see him back but as the coaching staff, we smiled, and he managed not to kill anyone so we are ok."

Tiote, who has 29 international caps, signed for the Magpies from FC Twente in 2010.

amp_article__22112 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2012-04-02 23:54:34:
html db last update - 2012-04-02 23:54:34 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Click here for more stories about Cheick Tiote

Click here for more stories about Liverpool

Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool119112161528
2Manchester CityMan City117222213923
3Chelsea115422113819
4Arsenal115421812619
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest115421510519
6Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton115421915419
7Fulham115331613318
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle115331311218
9Aston Villa115331717018
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs1151523131016
11Brentford115152222016
12Bournemouth114341515015
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd114341212015
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham113351319-612
15Leicester CityLeicester112451421-710
16Everton112451017-710
17Ipswich TownIpswich111551222-108
18Crystal Palace11146815-77
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves111371627-116
20Southampton11119721-144
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .