BONTEMPI Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Tino hails Keegan return Jan 18 2008 by Adam Jupp, Evening Chronicle TINO ASPRILLA today urged the Toon Army to raise the roof as he hailed the return of king Kevin Keegan. The South American star was one of Keegan’s top signings when he came to Tyneside in 1996. And in an exclusive interview with the Chronicle, he backed his former boss to bring the glory days back to St James’s Park. From his Colombian home, Tino, now 38, said: “Keegan is a great manager. He is the best manager I ever met and worked for during my career in Europe. “All my memories of Keegan are very good ones. He told me I was one of the best footballers in the world at that time and I was impressed to hear that because he was highly thought of as a manager. “I am not surprised he has come back. This is great news for Newcastle United and for the city that he has come back home. I think he will do a good job. I hope he will be as successful as he was before with Newcastle. “He has been good for the club in the past and I hope the whole city will get behind him like they used to.” Tino was signed from Italian side Parma for £6.7m and made an instant impact, coming on as a substitute in his debut away to Middlesbrough and setting up Steve Watson’s equaliser. After the game, Keegan famously said: “By the end he was knackered-o. I think that’s the Spanish for it.” Tino went on to be a cult figure among the Toon Army and became just as famous for his back-flip celebration. He made 54 appearances for the club, scoring 12 goals, including a sensational hat-trick at home against Barcelona in the Champions League. The Chronicle tracked Tino down at his home in Cali, Colombia, where he has been living since retiring from footballing. He gave us a special message to pass on to Keegan and said he would love to get back in touch with him. He said: “I haven’t seen him since I left Newcastle and I can’t remember when I spoke to him last. “I wish him very, very good luck and if I had to send a message to him I would say ‘God bless’. I would like to come back to help him as his No 2. “If not, I have got my football boots polished.” He added: “My best memory of my time on Tyneside was our last game in the league when we knew we had finished second in the table and qualified for the Champions League. “I have excellent memories of the two years I was in Newcastle. We were fighting for the Premier League championship against Manchester Untied and there was that incredible game against Barcelona that we all remember. “I loved my time in the city and the people were great and I would love to come back again because I still have close friends over there. “I know the fans love football and the team and if they can create the same atmosphere as they did when Keegan was here last time, hopefully he can be as much of a success.” Tino was sold back to Parma for £6m by Kenny Dalglish. He nearly made a comeback to the English game when he came close to signing for Darlington in 2002. Recently, he has been modeling for male magazines in Colombia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nufc 4 life Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 He wants to be number two? quick get him in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Recently, he has been modeling for male magazines in Colombia. Oh how the mighty have fallen! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 he has been modeling for male magazines in Colombia Sounds a bit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Wouldn't harm us bringing him back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 “If not, I have got my football boots polished.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 If not, I have got my football boots polished. I'm sure those were his exact words...not a hint of artistic licence from Mr Oliver there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nufc 4 life Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/4329/20051114faustinoasprillun6.th.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 get him back as his No.2 just for comedy value. Who need McDermott to make everyone laugh when you've got Tino Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FooFighter Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/4329/20051114faustinoasprillun6.th.jpg ;D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 he has been modeling for male magazines in Colombia Sounds a bit http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1257/1490630124_abd29c1c2e.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1077/1490630242_2e31463781.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1363/1489772647_dabea0bef6.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nufc 4 life Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 yeah but you didn't get a picture of his bum Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 yeah but you didn't get a picture of his bum I can go one better. http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/7717/asprilyk5.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nufc 4 life Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 yeah but you didn't get a picture of his bum I can go one better. http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/7717/asprilyk5.png you disgust me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 yeah but you didn't get a picture of his bum I can go one better. http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/7717/asprilyk5.png Can't believe you went to all that effort. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Is he gay now, then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Who, Kimbo? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Is he gay now, then? The columbian equivalent too.......... http://www.r2ok.co.uk/winton.jpg I'd say! Also couldn't find that pic of Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToonArmy Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 he`s a nutter found another clip (practical joke played on him on Colombian TV) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yljt7uUb5nw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 TINO TINO TINO TINO TINO TINO TINO TINO! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 he`s a nutter found another clip (practical joke played on him on Colombian TV) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yljt7uUb5nw Fucking hell how much did we pay him like? Either that or he blew all his money on Charlie! What a shite car! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 he`s a nutter found another clip (practical joke played on him on Colombian TV) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yljt7uUb5nw Fucking hell how much did we pay him like? Either that or he blew all his money on Charlie! What a shite car! Not half. That's Tino on the right. http://members.shaw.ca/jmoelaert/cocaine%20crosswalk.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Haha Tino is quality, should bring him back as a South American ambassador for the club since he's so famous Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Haha Tino is quality, should bring him back as a South American ambassador for the club since he's so famous Would prefer Nobby, like. Less chance of a firearms-related incident. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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