Player's chief hopes Papiss Cisse's Newcastle stand-off can be resolved after PFA called in
“We’re
consulting and meeting with experienced people within football used to
dealing with equality issues," says PFA boss Gordon Taylor
Chris Brunskill
Players chief Gordon Taylor is hopeful of resolving Papiss Cisse’s Wonga stand-off with Newcastle.
Toon’s Muslim striker is at loggerheads with the club over his refusal to wear a shirt carrying the new sponsors’ name for religious reasons.
It saw the 28-year-old miss Toon’s pre-season trip to Portugal as the two sides try to thrash out a compromise.
Fans fear Cisse could have played his last game for the club, after his offer to wear an un-branded shirt or one bearing a charity logo was turned down.
The PFA hopes to help find a successful resolution, and chief executive Taylor said “We’re working with Newcastle United, Papiss Cisse and his advisor to see if we can achieve a satisfactory settlement of this difficult situation.
“We’re consulting and meeting with experienced people within football used to dealing with equality issues, who are also members of the Muslim faith.”
Cisse has a religious objection to advertising Wonga, the controversial pay-day lender which has come under fire for its sky-high interest rates. the Senegal star is yet to train with his team-mates after reporting back earlier this month.
Islam forbids the lending of money for interest, but Cisse, a £9m signing from German side Freiburg 18 months ago, has previously worn Newcastle strips advertising banks Virgin Money and Northern Rock.
Toon’s Muslim striker is at loggerheads with the club over his refusal to wear a shirt carrying the new sponsors’ name for religious reasons.
It saw the 28-year-old miss Toon’s pre-season trip to Portugal as the two sides try to thrash out a compromise.
Fans fear Cisse could have played his last game for the club, after his offer to wear an un-branded shirt or one bearing a charity logo was turned down.
The PFA hopes to help find a successful resolution, and chief executive Taylor said “We’re working with Newcastle United, Papiss Cisse and his advisor to see if we can achieve a satisfactory settlement of this difficult situation.
“We’re consulting and meeting with experienced people within football used to dealing with equality issues, who are also members of the Muslim faith.”
Cisse has a religious objection to advertising Wonga, the controversial pay-day lender which has come under fire for its sky-high interest rates. the Senegal star is yet to train with his team-mates after reporting back earlier this month.
Islam forbids the lending of money for interest, but Cisse, a £9m signing from German side Freiburg 18 months ago, has previously worn Newcastle strips advertising banks Virgin Money and Northern Rock.
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