wormy Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Shoes you just hoe finished he was as a player yet we kept him on. Most annoying thing about it. Standard NUFC to persevere with a player well past his best. He finally moves on (the club still probably would've kept him if they had their way ffs) and he gets found out within months and booted out first chance they get. At his boyhood club that idolised him, no less. Hey! We already have a Pardew thread on here! My bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 In fairness to Coloccini he did break his back while playing for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 In fairness to Coloccini he did break his back while playing for us. The carry on did piss me off at the time but I like to write the last couple of years off, remembering/appreciating his good years. I probably give him leeway because he's one of the very few classy CBs we've had in the time that I've been old enough to truly appreciate it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cort Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Retired from football today. I know the end of his time here left a bitter taste, but jesus, he was something else in that 11/12 season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 On 15/07/2017 at 18:57, wormy said: The carry on did piss me off at the time but I like to write the last couple of years off, remembering/appreciating his good years. I probably give him leeway because he's one of the very few classy CBs we've had in the time that I've been old enough to truly appreciate it. Think this post sums up my feelings on him as it goes. Hope he has a happy retirement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 He was incredible that season we finished 5th and even though his performances dropped later with us he'll still be remembered well by our fans. he's had quite a long career, and i wish him the best in his retirement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Always liked him tbh. He's exactly what we are missing now, a genuine defender who reads the game perfectly and can tackle ferociously when needed. Could ping a decent pass as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 50 minutes ago, Paully said: He was just about the best centre half in the league for about a season and a half. I'm sure that overhead kick went straight to one of their players about 20yds out in a much better position than conceding the throw would've been. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, madras said: He was just about the best centre half in the league for about a season and a half. I'm sure that overhead kick went straight to one of their players about 20yds out in a much better position than conceding the throw would've been. Think we scored within 30 seconds of it, Cisse cracker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Think we scored within 30 seconds of it, Cisse cracker. We're both right. Went to their player, we win a free kick out of a tussle, long free kick that Cisse scores from. I didn't remember us scoring mind. Edited December 29, 2021 by madras Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Loved him, at his peak he was our best defender since Woodgate. Ended a bit sourly but absolutely loved him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Was fantastic for a few years and a proper Rolls Royce defender, but like many others from the Ashley era, we held onto him for too long and should have got rid a year or two before we eventually did. His last game when we got done 5-1 at Stamford Bridge he looked absolutely finished. Mind, that said, McClaren allegedly wanted to get rid and sign Richard fucking Keogh to replace him so it would have been worse had the club not insisted we keep him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapo Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Good defender, great letter writer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Class when he gave Jonas the captains armband when he came back from cancer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Class and classy player in his prime. Had a bit of a renaissance and some great performances towards the end of his time too IIRC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guybrush Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Best CB we've had in a while, so of course there was that time we played him in centre midfield Wish we had someone of his talent at centre back right now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Loved his nasty streak. He was a right dirty bastard. Would never get away with it these days. Best CB I've seen at the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 2nd behind woodgate. Eddie would have loved Colo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Loved watching him play for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I don't have the same fond memories most others appear to, but I will gladly join in wishing him a great retirement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Brilliant player, especially in the 11-12 season. One of the best I've seen play for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 One of my all time favourites. His dodgy streak towards the end never tarnished the class act he was on and off the pitch. Hope to see him back at SJP next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 13 minutes ago, Unbelievable said: I don't have the same fond memories most others appear to, but I will gladly join in wishing him a great retirement. There were plenty who absolutely detested him on here, especially in his first season so you aren't alone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Shite his first season. Had we stayed up we'd have probably got rid of him. Utterly class then onwards, aside from his last perhaps. Too young to really remember Woodgate, so he's the best centre half I've seen for us. The current lot don't come close like. Think he'd be even better now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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