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...
Optimistic Nut 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...
Dokko Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Some rewriting of history going on here. He was bar 2 (3 at a push) seasons utter dogshit for us and an even worse captain. I wish him all the best in retirement but for me won’t be remembered as a class act more someone who was a liability, dirty, inconsistent and had no leadership skills at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 He had a header from outside the box that hit the bar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 1 hour ago, toontownman said: Hope to see him back at SJP next year. Jonas put something about “I know Newcastle is waiting for us” in his post to Colo. Would love to see them both back together at a match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Wonder if he’s having another #ColosParty to celebrate retirement? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Fucking hero. I regret the way it ended. I'd love to see him back with Jonas to get a better send off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 (edited) He was fucking brilliant at his best, loved him. 11-12 season must have been his peak, was in the PL team of the season if I remember correctly. Edited December 29, 2021 by Collage Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 5 hours ago, ManDoon said: Yeah he had a season of arguably being a top 10 CB in europe imo. He was so good on the ball, classy player. Also this: This remains one of my all-time favourite football pictures Loved Colo, had his name on my shirt and was an absolute beast in his prime Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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