Cisse invites young Magpies fans for a bbq
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Papiss Cisse invites young Newcastle fans over for a barbeque
Newcastles Papiss Cisse may have infuriated some fans this summer when his future at the club was thrown into doubt over his refusal to wear the new Wonga-sponsored shirt, but the striker has shown he has the Magpies at heart, after hosting a barbeque for supporters at his house.
Eight young Magpies and their parents were treated to a summer barbeque, games of pool, FIFA tournaments and a tour of Cisses luxurious home, with the 28-year-old keen to connect with his clubs supporters.
I wanted to spend more time with my fans. They are very important to me. I have missed them over the summer so I wanted to see them again at the start of the season. It is a gift for them at the start of the season, said Cisse, who also handed them signed merchandise including replica Newcastle shirts he had originally refused to wear.
For me it is an obligation, a duty if you like. To me when I pull on the shirt it is for the fans.
When I first came here I didnt realise so many kids and so many fans would feel the way they do about me.
Now my duty is to make them happy for as long as I can do it.
Cisse only moved to St. James Park in January 2012, but has made a conscious effort to thank fans for their support, by regularly meeting with them, dedicating goals and giving away his kit.
Newcastles Papiss Cisse may have infuriated some fans this summer when his future at the club was thrown into doubt over his refusal to wear the new Wonga-sponsored shirt, but the striker has shown he has the Magpies at heart, after hosting a barbeque for supporters at his house.
Eight young Magpies and their parents were treated to a summer barbeque, games of pool, FIFA tournaments and a tour of Cisses luxurious home, with the 28-year-old keen to connect with his clubs supporters.
I wanted to spend more time with my fans. They are very important to me. I have missed them over the summer so I wanted to see them again at the start of the season. It is a gift for them at the start of the season, said Cisse, who also handed them signed merchandise including replica Newcastle shirts he had originally refused to wear.
For me it is an obligation, a duty if you like. To me when I pull on the shirt it is for the fans.
When I first came here I didnt realise so many kids and so many fans would feel the way they do about me.
Now my duty is to make them happy for as long as I can do it.
Cisse only moved to St. James Park in January 2012, but has made a conscious effort to thank fans for their support, by regularly meeting with them, dedicating goals and giving away his kit.
