Join The Club
You are now subscribed
Your newsletter sign-up was successful
Want to add more newsletters?
Five times a week
FourFourTwo Daily
Fantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.
Once a week
...And it’s LIVE!
Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!
Join the club
Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.
Cisse, a devout Muslim, did not feature for Alan Pardew's side in their opening four pre-season fixtures due to a row over the main shirt sponsor, Wonga, but he will return at St Mirren Park.
The striker had expressed concerns over the nature of Wonga's business and initially refused to wear the club's shirt due to conflicts with his faith and beliefs.
"Papiss has looked really good," Pardew told The Chronicle.
"We’ve only had one training day with him as a group, and he’s looked really well.
"I’m pleased with that.
"It’s been a difficult time for him, and now we rally round him and support him."
