Alan Pardew reveals that
Manchester United tried to sign Cheick Tiote during his time at St James' Park
Alan
Pardew has paid tribute to his former midfield warrior Cheick Tiote after the ex-Newcastle United man died
after collapsing following training in China
The
ex-Newcastle United boss revealed that Manchester United tried to sign the
Ivory Coast star during his time at St James’ Park.
Pardew said: “I am devastated to hear the
news about my former player and friend Cheick Tiote.
“From the
moment I arrived at Newcastle , Cheick was a wonderful presence
around the dressing room and his performances on the field often defied belief.
“There were
days when he must have covered every blade of grass on a football field and it
didn’t surprise me that clubs like Manchester United were being links with
attempts to sign him.
None of us will ever forget that incredible day when our
Newcastle team came from 4-0 down to draw an unbelievable game against Arsenal
with Cheick’s goal in the final moments of that game one of the most iconic in
Premier League history.
“I loved him.
“He’s
everything you want in a Newcastle player.
“He has
the quality and of course you’ll never underestimate the fact he wants to win.”
“It can overcome so many obstacles as a footballer.
“Young
players could take a big leaf out of his book in terms of how he approaches
training and games and he was a special young man.”
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