The College Dropout Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Woodgate had better "tools". Bigger, faster and stronger. No obvious weaknesses to his game like Colo has always had. However, Colo has obviously been a better player for us. Actually playing helps. but Woodgate had more potential and abilities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I loved Woodgate, but people are seriously forgetting how good Colo actually was for us under a long period of time. He was excellent for us for over 12months and performed day in day out. I'd probably have Colo in my team if I had to pick one of the two because you don't find many classy defenders like Colo. I honestly think it's the other way round and people are forgetting how good Woodgate was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I loved Woodgate, but people are seriously forgetting how good Colo actually was for us under a long period of time. He was excellent for us for over 12months and performed day in day out. I'd probably have Colo in my team if I had to pick one of the two because you don't find many classy defenders like Colo. I honestly think it's the other way round and people are forgetting how good Woodgate was. Yep. P4P, on their best days it's a no-contest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I loved Woodgate, but people are seriously forgetting how good Colo actually was for us under a long period of time. He was excellent for us for over 12months and performed day in day out. I'd probably have Colo in my team if I had to pick one of the two because you don't find many classy defenders like Colo. I honestly think it's the other way round and people are forgetting how good Woodgate was. Absolutely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Also Woodgate for me. As has been said, such a composed defender, and also had the leadership and organisation qualities required too. Just a shame about the injuries. Coloccini might have been more consistent over a longer period, but as much as he's captain, I still don't see him as a leader. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DebuchyAndTheBeast Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Woodgate was a good all rounder, suited for both the British and European game unlike Colo who does still struggle against brute force. However I don't think he was worthy of playing for Madrid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Of course, your views on Woodgate are tainted by the Middlesbrough pub incident. It's more everything I know about him from living there for 5 years. If you want to make it at Real Madrid you don't act anything like he did. He'll regret it when his career's up and he looks at what he's actually achieved compared to what he should have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 A total waster. I don't think he gave a damn about his football career till it was too late. Leaving us was a big mistake because he wouldn't have been able to act like that in NE. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Surely injuries were a bigger problem than his attitude? Or are you saying his attitude contributed to his injuries because of his conditioning etc? But yeah his career here was ruined by injuries for me. It was a miracle we got the money we did considering. Spent majority of his time injured at Real too I believe? Went to Boro where he managed to stay fit for a season or so which earned him a move to Spurs. Did well initially at Spurs then injuries plagued him once more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe_next_year Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Woodgate was absolutely world class on his day, him and Colo would of been fantastic together. They're both miles ahead of any other centre back I've seen in a black and white shirt that's for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Of course, your views on Woodgate are tainted by the Middlesbrough pub incident. It's more everything I know about him from living there for 5 years. If you want to make it at Real Madrid you don't act anything like he did. He'll regret it when his career's up and he looks at what he's actually achieved compared to what he should have. You wouldn't see Colo injure himself pissed up and coked up in Ibiza. Anyhow, Steve Howey, Philippe Albert and Darren Peacock say hello. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Woodgate had better "tools". http://static4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130617031545/madnesscombat/images/a/aa/Neutral-if-you-know-what-i-mean-l.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Woodgate was absolutely world class on his day, him and Colo would of been fantastic together. They're both miles ahead of any other centre back I've seen in a black and white shirt that's for sure. Neither was miles ahead of Albert. Albert and Colo would be my pick in an NUFC '93- Xl. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Woodgate was absolutely world class on his day, him and Colo would of been fantastic together. They're both miles ahead of any other centre back I've seen in a black and white shirt that's for sure. Neither was miles ahead of Albert. Albert and Colo would be my pick in an NUFC '93- Xl. Couldn't do it. Too many players now Wouldn't feel right leaving some out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I could. Colo plus and a mixture of Bobby's and KK's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Would be tempted by Debuchy or Beye right back, we haven't really been blessed there the last 20-odd years. Enrique left back too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe_next_year Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Woodgate was absolutely world class on his day, him and Colo would of been fantastic together. They're both miles ahead of any other centre back I've seen in a black and white shirt that's for sure. Neither was miles ahead of Albert. Albert and Colo would be my pick in an NUFC '93- Xl. I'm too young to remember him properly to be honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Albert was so good man, love the guy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Albert was a joy to watch. He knew how the game should be played. I still remember his debut away to Leicester. It was about 11 mins in and he picked the ball up from about 30 yards out and hit a screamer that the keeper tipped over. We had never seen a centre back attack and get forward like that. would love to watch that type of football again. Check "Phillipe Albert Compilation at Newcastle" on YT. Man he was class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Would be tempted by Debuchy or Beye right back, we haven't really been blessed there the last 20-odd years. Enrique left back too. Bernard worked well with Robert, so I'd have him in there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Albert was a joy to watch. He knew how the game should be played. I still remember his debut away to Leicester. It was about 11 mins in and he picked the ball up from about 30 yards out and hit a screamer that the keeper tipped over. We had never seen a centre back attack and get forward like that. would love to watch that type of football again. Hell of a player. Woodgate was absolutely world class on his day, him and Colo would of been fantastic together. They're both miles ahead of any other centre back I've seen in a black and white shirt that's for sure. Neither was miles ahead of Albert. Albert and Colo would be my pick in an NUFC '93- Xl. I'm too young to remember him properly to be honest. Fair play, mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Albert was mint, so mint. Ahead of his time tbh Just a fantastic footballer full stop.....and it is for that very reason that you couldn't play Colo alongside him. Colo's main attribute, imo of course, is his actual footballing ability....distribution, positioning that kind of thing. I'd want a bona fide out and out defender with either. Albert had Howey and Peacock but imagine him with Woodgate who had all of what Colo has plus a bit of pace and better in the air too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Albert was mint, so mint. Ahead of his time tbh And he scored goals, whereas Woodgate and Colo don't. Sounds simplistic but I want at least one CB to hold genuine goal threat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Was funny on the TF podcast the other day when Rob Lee said that Albert "hated defending". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Albert was mint, so mint. Ahead of his time tbh And he scored goals, whereas Woodgate and Colo don't. Sounds simplistic but I want at least one CB to hold genuine goal threat. Tbh you'd blates play Tiote in front of your back 4, so you can afford an extravagance or 2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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