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We always try to attack the Gallowgate end first if we get the choice.

 

The chronicle did some statistics a few years back that shows that we get better results when we do.

 

Thought it was the opposite and we like to attack the Gallowgate 2nd half with it not only being our "home end" but also because of the 6ft slope down to that end of the pitch which comes into play more as the legs get tired.

This, we always attack the Leazes end first due to the massive slope in the pitch but teams who win the toss make us change ends.

 

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Last week I urged captain Fabricio Coloccini and manager Steve McClaren to reconcile their differences after media reports claimed that there had been a bust-up. Well, if bust-ups cause this sort of reaction in McClaren's dressing room then they should consider 'clearing the air' more often.

 

:lol:

 

Can just imagine Garth randomly ringing up players and managers to part his wisdom.

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Sounds harsh but I struggle to take long-term conclusions from a match like that. We wanted it so much more than Liverpool which is rare for us. Coloccini embodied that. He was determined to win as many headers and tackles as needed. Aggressive in the air and when he got his head to it, the header would boom out of danger. Was a leader on the pitch, helping out Dummett when needed.

 

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I've just watched the Tottenham goal on TV, Colo was marking Dier and he just allowed him to jog away, the commentator absolutely raked him for it! The bloke had a decent game but he is a complete liability at times. :knuppel2:

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Might be worth stopping at WHsmith on the way home Colo, this situation needs a good old fashioned letter that Stevie can wave around at the next press conference.

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If he put in the effort and intelligence he did last night every game for us he would walk amongst legends at NUFC. Probably the only captain's performance we have seen from him in his entire time as the club's leader. Terrible shame that he's let his status slip the way he has. He's a very good footballer. Wish he had more heart and determination to better himself but he doesn't.

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If he put in the effort and intelligence he did last night every game for us he would walk amongst legends at NUFC. Probably the only captain's performance we have seen from him in his entire time as the club's leader. Terrible shame that he's let his status slip the way he has. He's a very good footballer. Wish he had more heart and determination to better himself but he doesn't.

 

Spot on.

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Needs to play out from the back more, his range of passing was second to none on the pitch yesterday, he's still to old to be the commanding centre back he used to be, made a couple of glaring mistakes as a defender but other than that had a solid game. We need more of this Colo.

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Put a more solid midfield in front of him, and ideally a better LB, and I really don't think he's finished. He just goes to pieces quickly when he's repeatedly exposed, but you can say that about most defenders. And he feels the need to go roaming out of position when other people aren't doing their jobs.

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