Disco Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Assuming he gets back to full health, is Colo a first-choice CB for Argentina? Nay. He'll be in the squad again though, fair chance he'll force himself in pre-WC. They've a settled (and winning) team at the mo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Assuming he gets back to full health, is Colo a first-choice CB for Argentina? Nay. He'll be in the squad again though, fair chance he'll force himself in pre-WC. They've a settled (and winning) team at the mo. Who's starting for them atm? Mascherano and Garay? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Speaking of Toon defenders, I thought Venison was a very good defender for us overall and so too was Peacock despite his critics. Howey was the one though who could have become something special if not for his injuries. I don't agree about Howey, Bobby getting £3 million from Man City for him was robbery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I never really understood the hype around Howey. I thought he was good, but by no means a stand out at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Did Peacock really have one leg longer than the other or was someone winding me up at some point? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Assuming he gets back to full health, is Colo a first-choice CB for Argentina? Nay. He'll be in the squad again though, fair chance he'll force himself in pre-WC. They've a settled (and winning) team at the mo. Who's starting for them atm? Mascherano and Garay? Garay and Fernandez, both youngish n all so I think they're trying to bed them in long term, Mascherano plays DM for Argentina with Gago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I never really understood the hype around Howey. I thought he was good, but by no means a stand out at all. Always thought Peacock was better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Did Peacock really have one leg longer than the other or was someone winding me up at some point? He did... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Always thought Peacock was better. Peacock was much better than Howey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Disco that Argie pairing is still a disaster waiting to happen even with them starting to get the balance right further forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Did Peacock really have one leg longer than the other or was someone winding me up at some point? I never understood when I was younger how Peacock normally got picked ahead of Howey for Newcastle, yet Howey got the nod for England squads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Coloccini and Garay would be great for them IMO, there would still be the major issue at LB though as there seems to be no quality in that position to pick from. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Did Peacock really have one leg longer than the other or was someone winding me up at some point? He had one leg longer than the other 2! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Where does Garay play these days? Did he go back to Argentina? No? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I never really understood the hype around Howey. I thought he was good, but by no means a stand out at all. Always thought Peacock was better. I was always of the Howey persuasion. Peacock could be a proper Donkey at times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Peacock got more criticism because of 1) Signing for what was a big fee at the time 2) Spent most of his time covering for Howey therefore leaving the defence stretched. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Howey was by far the more naturally talented defender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Did Peacock really have one leg longer than the other or was someone winding me up at some point? He did... Funny that. Peacock's wife used to go to the same gym in Newburn. She had terrible problems with bad skin on her legs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Where does Garay play these days? Did he go back to Argentina? No? Benfica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Howey was by far the more naturally talented defender. I'm not sure that's true, he would often be out of position and like Williamson spent far too much time pulling at the opposition because of his limitations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 The former would've come with experience, and experience of playing alongside good defenders. Injuries ruined that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Some googling found this article from years ago as first result for some reason Fabricio Coloccini's agent, Marcelo Lombilla, has accused Newcastle of hampering their chances of cashing in on the defender. The Argentine moved for around £10million from Deportivo La Coruna last summer but failed to live up to his billing as the Magpies dropped down to the Championship. Despite a season of irregular form, the 27-year-old is still highly regarded in Spain and is thought to be attracting strong interest from Real Zaragoza. However, any potential move to suit all parties involved is being disrupted by Newcastle's reluctance to talk business as club owner Mike Ashley awaits a buyer, much to Lombilla's dismay. "For weeks now, I only hear silence from Newcastle," Lombilla told The Chronicle. "After the relegation, the directors seemed to decide to sell Fabricio. But I have heard no more details. "Now, without more information, the chances to sell him look negative." The Argentine international is also being tracked by Sevilla and Italian duo Lazio and Fiorentina, but Lombilla insists only Zaragoza have approached him. "I have spoken with them, but without knowing Newcastle's position, it's nearly impossible to do a deal," warned Lombilla. The lack of communication threatens to devalue Coloccini's worth with clubs now reportedly only willing to pay around £4million for his services, while others would prefer a loan deal. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_5402270,00.html How far we've come, bloody hell thank f*** we didn't sell him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 4m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Some googling found this article from years ago as first result for some reason Fabricio Coloccini's agent, Marcelo Lombilla, has accused Newcastle of hampering their chances of cashing in on the defender. The Argentine moved for around £10million from Deportivo La Coruna last summer but failed to live up to his billing as the Magpies dropped down to the Championship. Despite a season of irregular form, the 27-year-old is still highly regarded in Spain and is thought to be attracting strong interest from Real Zaragoza. However, any potential move to suit all parties involved is being disrupted by Newcastle's reluctance to talk business as club owner Mike Ashley awaits a buyer, much to Lombilla's dismay. "For weeks now, I only hear silence from Newcastle," Lombilla told The Chronicle. "After the relegation, the directors seemed to decide to sell Fabricio. But I have heard no more details. "Now, without more information, the chances to sell him look negative." The Argentine international is also being tracked by Sevilla and Italian duo Lazio and Fiorentina, but Lombilla insists only Zaragoza have approached him. "I have spoken with them, but without knowing Newcastle's position, it's nearly impossible to do a deal," warned Lombilla. The lack of communication threatens to devalue Coloccini's worth with clubs now reportedly only willing to pay around £4million for his services, while others would prefer a loan deal. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_5402270,00.html How far we've come, bloody hell thank f*** we didn't sell him. Reminds me of this match report: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/premier-league/5380230/Aston-Villa-1-Newcastle-United-0-Match-report.html Mostly lies and journo bias, like. Wanker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durhamunigeordie Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Colo was one of the first down the tunnel that day. Remember it well, didn't think we'd ever see him in Black and White again and, to be brutally honest, at the time I wasn't bothered. A lot has changed that day and the bloke just oozes class both on and off the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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