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Cheick Tiote returns ten times better – Alan Pardew

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Pardew warns Premier League Tiote has returned 'ten times better' than last summer

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15:03 GMT, 6 August 2012

Ready to rumble: Cheick Tiote has come back strong

Ready to rumble: Cheick Tiote has come back strong

Cheick Tiote is looking fomidable after the summer break according to Newcastle manager Alan Pardew.

The destructive Ivorian midfielder was superb last season and the Toon's opponents need to watch out as Pardew has confirmed Tiote means business from the start.

He played well as Newcastle drew 0-0 with Dutch side ADO Den Haag on Saturday.

‘Cheick looks ten times better than he did last year, and I absolutely mean that,' Pardew told the Shields Gazette.

‘He did not come back well last summer, if I am honest. However, he has summered well this time and is in great physical shape.

‘It is going to be a big season for Cheick. All my, what I would call big players, are important if we are to progress as a team, and Cheick fails into that category. He is in a good place.’

Tiote had been linked with a big money move away from Newcastle but the rumours died down after the player announced he was looking forward to tackling the Europa League with his current side.

Newcastle to investigate racist chants aimed at their players at Den Haag

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Newcastle to investigate racist chants aimed at their players during Den Haag friendly

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UPDATED:

20:56 GMT, 4 August 2012

Newcastle have confirmed they are pursuing alleged racist chants against their players in the goalless draw at Den Haag.

Alan Pardew's men continued their pre-season preparations at the Kyocera Stadium, where Shola Ameobi had a goal disallowed for offside.

But the occasion was reportedly marred by racist chanting from some sections of the home crowd.

Drawing a blank: Papiss Cisse could not inspire Newcastle to victory

Drawing a blank: Papiss Cisse could not inspire Newcastle to victory

Looking into it: A number of Alan Pardew's side have allegedly been racially abused

Looking into it: A number of Alan Pardew's side have allegedly been racially abused

A Newcastle spokesman confirmed in a statement they will be addressing the issue with the Eredivisie outfit but will be doing so privately.

It read: 'In relation to alleged racist chants reported during Newcastle United's friendly against Den Haag today, the club will be raising the matter with officials at Den Haag and the issue will be dealt with privately.'

Helsingborgs 2 Sunderland 0: Black Cats poor pre-season continues in Sweden

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Helsingborgs 2 Sunderland 0: Black Cats poor pre-season continues in Sweden

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17:57 GMT, 4 August 2012

Fantasy football 2012

Sunderland's disappointing pre-season continued as they followed up their pre-season defeat to Hartlepool with a defeat to Helsingborgs in Sweden.

After a goalless first half the hosts took the lead after Alfreo Finnbogason's strike hit the post then rebounded off goalkeeper Simon Mignolet and into the net.

The lead was doubled after 73 minutes when a low strike eight yards out by May Mahlangu went under the Belgian.

Tough day: Sunderland's Ryan Shawcross looks dejected

Tough day: Sunderland's Ryan Shawcross looks dejected

North-east rivals Newcastle faired better as they drew 0-0 with Dutch side ADO Den Haag.

Gabriel Obertan was unlucky not to find the net with a dipping volley after 24 minutes which was well saved by home stopper Gino Coutinho, while Shola Ameobi had a goal ruled out for offside after 79 minutes.

Chelsea set to seal Kenneth Omeruo deal

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Chelsea set to seal Omeruo deal as McEachran nears Swansea move

Chelsea are looking to finalise a deal for Standard Liege defender Kenneth Omeruo, 18, and loan him out to ADO Den Haag.

Swansea hope to complete the loan signing of Chelsea’s Josh McEachran.

Loan ranger: Josh McEachran

Loan ranger: Josh McEachran

Swansea trio David Cotterill, Andrea Orlandi and Thomas Butler offered to Den Haag

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Dutch courage for Cotterill, Orlandi and Butler as Swans offer trio to Den Haag

Swansea are looking to off-load three midfielders on loan to Dutch club ADO Den Haag.

David Cotterill, Andrea Orlandi and Thomas Butler could all be heading out of the Liberty Stadium in the coming weeks after finding opportunities limited at the South Wales club.

Loan star Orlandi is one of three Swans midfielders who could be leaving

Loan star Orlandi is one of three Swans midfielders who could be leaving

The Dutch club currently occupy 11th
place in the Eredivisie, but ADO executive Paul Beyersbergen claims his
club may not take the option.

Beyersbergen told Voetbal International: 'They are all interesting players, however, all three are midfielders.

'At the moment, we have filled that position already.'

Swansea want to sign Den Haag duo

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Going Dutch: Rodgers looks to boost his Swansea squad with Den Haag duo

Swansea City are to revive their interest in ADO Den Haag midfielder Jens Toornstra.

Manager Brendan Rodgers was keen to sign the Dutch Under 21 prospect in the summer but couldn’t finalise a deal.

Double Dutch: Brendan Rodgers is looking to sign Toornstra and Kum from Den Haag

Double Dutch: Brendan Rodgers is looking to sign Toornstra and Kum from Den Haag

Swans scouts watched Den Haag again against NAC Breda last week and have also checked on Toornstra’s team-mate, defender Christian Kum, 26.

Toornstra, 22, can play in defence too.