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These two will be forever embedded into the heart of all Newcastle fans. True professionals, quality players, absolute legends!

 

:nods:

 

pure class

 

:lol: to think that the vast majority were singing a vastly different tune barely 2.5 years ago :lol:

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These two will be forever embedded into the heart of all Newcastle fans. True professionals, quality players, absolute legends!

 

:nods:

 

pure class

 

:lol: to think that the vast majority were singing a vastly different tune barely 2.5 years ago :lol:

 

:rolleyes: Aye, astonishing.

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These two will be forever embedded into the heart of all Newcastle fans. True professionals, quality players, absolute legends!

 

:nods:

 

pure class

 

:lol: to think that the vast majority were singing a vastly different tune barely 2.5 years ago :lol:

and rightly so, he was turd for most of the relegation season and had a shaky start in the chamionship.
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Coloccini stays focused as Newcastle close in on captures

 

By MILES STARFORTH

Published on Tuesday 24 July 2012 10:30

 

FABRICIO Coloccini is focused on pre-season on the pitch – as Newcastle United close in on transfers off the field.

 

The defender made his seasonal debut in Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Fenerbahce.

 

Coloccini and his team-mates were back in training today after being given two days off on their return to Tyneside from the club’s 10-day tour of Germany and Austria.

 

They were due to be joined by Hatem Ben Arfa and Yohan Cabaye, who were given extra time off after their involvement in France’s Euro 2012 campaign.

 

And their international colleague – Newcastle-target Mathieu Debuchy – moved a step closer to a move to St James’s Park after his club, Lille, yesterday signed Djibril Sidibe.

 

Debuchy, a close friend of Cabaye, has been told he will be allowed to leave once his replacement has been signed.

 

While keen for new arrivals, Coloccini – United’s inspirational captain – is focused on the next stage of the club’s pre-season, the two-game visit to Portugal’s Algarve for the Guadiana Torneo later this week.

 

However, the defender was convinced of the club’s ambition before signing a new long-term contract last season.

 

Asked about signings, he said: “We’ll have to wait and see, but I hope so. It is going to be interesting.”

 

Coloccini and his colleagues travel to Portugal later this week ahead of the games against Olympiakos on Friday and Braga 24 hours later.

 

“The tour has been positive overall,” added Coloccini. “We now have two days back home in Newcastle, and then we’ll be ready for Portugal.

 

“It has been a good pre-season, and we want it to continue that way.

 

“Hatem and Yohan are back now too. That can only boost our players here. We want to see them back and fit again.”

 

The Fenerbahce game, a competitive and physical encounter played out on a soggy Austrian pitch, has set United up for the fixtures in Portugal.

 

Mehdi Abeid came off the bench to open the scoring in Ritzing, but Cristian Baroni levelled with the last kick of the game.

 

“The pitch was heavy and it was tough because of the rain,” said Coloccini.

 

“We were disappointed to concede a goal in the last minute, but we have to pull out the positive things.

 

“We just have to enjoy these pre-season games and look forward to the start of the season.”

http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/coloccini-stays-focused-as-newcastle-close-in-on-captures-1-4767891

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