M1tche Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Colo and Mbemba could make a good pairing in my view. Colo may have looked a shadow of his former self, but putting him next to the right partner could bring a lot of his form back. I know we won't be seeing the absolute best of him again, but he can look good enough to make us more of a solid team. This could be hopeful thinking on my part, as I have never seen mbemba play, but all his listed attributes seem to make him a perfect partner for Colo (even if many think he could do with being a few inches taller) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maze Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Difficult decision, in my opinion. It has been quite some time since he last performed at an acceptable level for Newcastle. He is 33 years old. Experience is good, but he is declining. Mentally he has looked "gone" for a very long time. On the other hand, we are actually talking about selling Coloccini BEFORE getting rid of Williamson and Taylor. Also we do not have any decent CBs lined up for replacement. It's a bizarre situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Probably already been said but it's pretty simple, assuming we are not signing another CB which looks increasingly likely, it would be suicidal to let him go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 We will no doubt be after an extortionate figure for him. Good article by Douglas this morning on why we need to sell him this summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1tche Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I agree we need to upgrade, but we must get Williamson out 1st, then taylor and then line up a replacement for Colo before he is sold. He is still the best of a bad bunch still. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepharite Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I was sat near the players box yesterday, Coloccini's demeanour could be described as surly. Never took his eyes off the game, while his "mates" larked about next to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Desperate to go away and lick his BFF's Pardew's arse. Fucking washed up loser, wish we'd let him fuck off to San Lorenzo when his wife cut his balls off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 If he is a Pardew bum boy then I hope he is sold. We need to remove all traces of Pardew from the squad before we recover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I hope this doesn't drag on, the sooner he's sold the longer it gives us to get a replacement in before the window closes What replacement would that be? If we were going to buy a replacement we'd have got rid already, but I can't see us spending another £6-8m that it would take to buy even a half decent centre back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steve-mcclaren-yet-name-skipper-9776898 Class planning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Pre-season's been like one big blindfolded Chinese fire drill, like. Atrocious stuff, yet again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Pre-season's been like one big blindfolded Chinese fire drill, like. Atrocious stuff, yet again. Definitely one of the worst I can remember. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC_Chris Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Wants to stay according to this. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/fabricio-coloccini-i-want-to-finish-my-career-at-newcastle-1-7389411 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Colossus Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 If we hadn't got rid of him and Colo had gone, we could've had a Pokemon evolution partnership of Mbemba and Mbiwa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Glad tbh. We were never going to get 2 defenders in and this means Williamson has less chance of playing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Toon Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Seems like the quotes about Colo wanting to stay came from after the game against BMG. The delay in saying this yesterday, obviously designed to create speculation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I believe he could be dramatically better this season alongside Mbemba. Or at least, the effect of having Willo and Taylor out of the team will be dramatic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 We still need to sign another first team CB and the best 2 out of Mbemba, Colo, new CB need to be the first 2 then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Unless the club tell him to leave, I am not sure why he would choose to go to another English club now with only one year left on his contract especially if he still wants to return home ASAP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 We still need to sign another first team CB and the best 2 out of Mbemba, Colo, new CB need to be the first 2 then. True, but I don't think we will, so it's infinitely better to have Colo than any of the other options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Unless the club tell him to leave, I am not sure why he would choose to go to another English club now with only one year left on his contract especially if he still wants to return home ASAP. Get the impression that boat has sailed in regards to him going home. If Palace were offering a two or three year deal he'd be mad not to take it, he's finished as a top flight player so should get as much money as possible while he can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I've got no issues with him rightfully competing for the job and doing so from the bench should we sign another player with quality. I also believe we need to name Janmaat or Gini captain as well, who should be ever present starters for us are our best 2 players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 If we don't sign someone I hope Chancel plays like a 6 3 defender and partners Colo or Dummett or Saylor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmoset Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Anyone seen any reliable sources of when Dummett's back? Had a quick Google and couldn't find anything. If Mbemba hits the ground running I'd be happier to see a Dummet Mbemba than an Mbemba Colo at this stage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Anyone seen any reliable sources of when Dummett's back? Had a quick Google and couldn't find anything. If Mbemba hits the ground running I'd be happier to see a Dummet Mbemba than an Mbemba Colo at this stage. Agreed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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