BottledDog Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Colo's not like Andy Carroll though, he's a class act and would do well anywhere. It sticks in the throat to call Andy a 'class act', but for me he is still a beast of a player who would equally do well anywhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Oh he's very good but if a club doesn't play to his style he won't achieve much (see Liverpool) and generally there isn't much demand for players like that at champions league level unless they're brilliant like Drogba. Yet to see that from Carroll Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/sport/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2012/05/27/newcastle-ready-for-euro-quest-fabricio-coloccini-79310-31052614/ Newcastle ready for Euro quest - Fabricio Coloccini May 27 2012 by Neil Cameron, Sunday Sun FABRICIO COLOCCINI wants to follow in the footsteps of Bobby Moncur by making Newcastle United a famous European name once again. It’s incredible to think that 43 years have now passed since the legendary Scot led the Magpies to a famous Fairs Cup triumph over Ujpesti Dozsa. Coloccini has on many occasions met the man who wore the captain’s armband four decades ago and, much to the regret of him and the Toon Army, remains the long-time answer to the pub trivia question: Who is the last Newcastle manager to get their hands on a trophy? From Mike Ashley to the bloke who washes the toilet at St James’ Park, everyone wants the team to go on a prolonged run in the Europa League. Forget the cynics who sneer at the tournament because there are some excellent teams in the competition, many of which are stronger than some in the Champions League from the smaller footballing countries. Coloccini, who played in the Champions League for AC Milan, doesn’t see Europe’s second-tier tournament as anything other than a fantastic chance to make people outside of England take notice of what the club is now all about. The defender said: “We finished fifth, and deservedly so, and are really looking forward to the Europa League. “I know Newcastle United have a strong history of European football and even won the UEFA (Fairs) Cup in the 1960s. I have met Bobby Moncur, who I know was captain at that time, and that must have been a great period for the club. There are not many clubs who can say they have won a European trophy, we should be proud that we are one of them – it is a tremendous achievement in any era. “Just look at the teams in the Europa League last season, there were some real top-quality sides. “And the final itself (between Athletic Bilbao and winners Atletico Madrid) was a game I watched and really enjoyed. It shows to me what we will be up against next season. “It is a challenge that awaits us come August and I know the whole club is really looking forward to seeing who our first opponents are.” Coloccini, voted into the Premier League team of the year, is back home in Argentina having a well-earned break after what was an outstanding season on a personal level. He is not one to look back on past success and this is why he already has next season’s Europa League test in his sights. Coloccini said: “I have to thank the manager too for making me captain. Not only putting his faith in me on the field, but also giving me the responsibility to lead this club was huge for me and something I am looking forward to again next season. “For now I am resting, enjoying time at home with my wife and family, so when we come back for training in July, I am refreshed, rested and most importantly, full of desire, commitment, enthusiasm and anticipation for the new season.” The centre-half, who at 30 should be at his peak, used to be an unsung hero for Newcastle. Not any more. Now established as a huge favourite with the Toon Army, this rather shy individual is only too happy to pay tribute to the team as a whole. United’s captain said: “We had some outstanding performers, but more than anything else we were a team and that was our strength. “At the start of the season we didn’t concede many goals and although the defence got the credit, you can’t do that without your front six playing their part too. I enjoyed playing alongside Steven (Taylor) but when he was injured, Mike ((Williamson) came in and did fantastic too. Across the whole team, players came in and played their part which is vital in any teams’ success. “Of course we scored some incredible goals too, Demba Ba, Papiss Cisse, Hatem Ben Arfa and Yohan Cabaye scored some of the most fantastic goals I’ve ever seen. “But there again we had people like Shola Ameobi, who scored one of our most important goals of the season against Spurs, and Ryan Taylor who won the derby for us. That game, so early in the season, made us really believe we could push on.” Someone who will be vital to Newcastle pushing on next time is Tim Krul. The keeper is with Holland’s squad for the European Championship and in a season of surprises on Tyneside, the form of such an unheralded keeper was as big as any. Coloccini said: “Tim was great. I remember his save early in the game at home to Wigan, from Victor Moses – a game we went on to win. Those are turning points and the importance cannot be underestimated.” One more thing Newcastle must do next time is to take more points off the big boys. Fifth place is all very well, but you won’t get as much respect if you don’t produce more performances like the one that saw Manchester United defeated 3-0 at St James’ Park. Coloccini said: “For me the highlights were probably the wins over Manchester United and Chelsea – it showed we can live with the best, and beat them. “At the start of the season we thought amongst ourselves that we had the squad and the ability to do well, so when we went on the unbeaten run at the start it gave us the confidence to play our game and not fear anyone. “I think we proved that at Old Trafford when we drew with United and although we then had a bad time in December, we never lost the belief and that was vital as we kicked on again in the second half of the season.” So next time is all about winning in Europe and beating the best teams in England. Enjoy your break, Fab, because there’s plenty of work to do come August. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 So true about how proud we should be that we have actually won a European trophy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Poor, poor article Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VaVaVoom Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Poor, poor article Really? Thought it was pretty good actually. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Makes me think about a particular comment in the Owen thread (that Newcastle fans hatred of him is a bit daft). Juxtapose this guy as captain next to that cunt Owen, it's just ridiculous. Love Coloccini, absolutely model professional and an excellent captain. Brilliant player n'all. I've never celebrated a contract renewal in the same way i did when i saw that he had. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Juxtapose , like that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Sorry, i study journalism, it's a bit of a buzz word that's wriggled its way into my every-day vocabulary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Mint interview that. Brilliant quotes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Love the word juxtapose. Made famous by Super Furry Animals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Love the word juxtapose. Basically have him until the end of his career now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Tantamount and microcosm are good words too. Is there a thread on really good words? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Sorry, i study journalism, it's a bit of a buzz word that's wriggled its way into my every-day vocabulary. They are all cunts. The end Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 See he's been named in Garth Crooks team of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Maul Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Tantamount and microcosm are good words too. Is there a thread on really good words? Should make one definitely. Discombobulated would have to be in there somewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Sorry, i study journalism, it's a bit of a buzz word that's wriggled its way into my every-day vocabulary. They are all cunts. The end Yep. Main reason why i can't wait to finish the course and fuck journalism off forever. It's an industry full of pricks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Colossus Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Tantamount and microcosm are good words too. Is there a thread on really good words? Should make one definitely. Discombobulated would have to be in there somewhere. Cherubimical. Means drunk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Sorry, i study journalism, it's a bit of a buzz word that's wriggled its way into my every-day vocabulary. Radiohead man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I don't know what that means. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Why´s wor Fab not in the Argentina squad today? (Nor Jonas) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Why´s wor Fab not in the Argentina squad today? (Nor Jonas) Off the radar / doesn't have any Estudiantes connections. Jonas probably isn't good enough to fit in a 4-3-3 for them as much as I love him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I was hoping getting into the Team of the Year would put him on the radar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 aye you would think so like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Deserves to be called-up, surely he'd easily be one of their best defenders if he did? Would love to see him go to the World Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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