Guest Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 It's a pretty spot on assessment imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I thought he was a bit s*** and a liability against Arsenal, especially in the first half. Did nothing of nothing and was pressing far too high up the pitch, leaving gaping holes for Arsenal midfielders to exploit (which they did, and if Walcott had his finishing boots on the game would've been over within half an hour). As an analogy, his closing down reminds me of this baboon chasing after a lion: https://youtu.be/4ebd36p4zkw That's what Colback's closing down is like - the chest is out and the intention is there to try to scare the opposition team into making a mistake or backing down, but there's no substance to it, he's not going to win the ball or do anything positive for the team by running around like this. It plays right into the oppositions hands because they know they just have to pass around this nutcase and they'll find a teammate in the acres of space Colback will have left. For closing down to be effective, the whole team needs to do it, and that was the problem on Saturday. If that baboon had had his mates around, we'd have seen a different outcome IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes1986 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 There doesn't seem like much middle ground with Colback from our fans to me. There's the ones who think he's great and should be one of the first names on the teamsheet, then there's the ones who think he's complete shite. I think he's decent enough, he just shouldn't be in our first choice team. If he had of came through our ranks rather than from Sunderland after all of the shite that went on, he probably wouldn't get the flak he does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 There doesn't seem like much middle ground with Colback from our fans to me. There's the ones who think he's great and should be one of the first names on the teamsheet, then there's the ones who think he's complete shite. I think he's decent enough, he just shouldn't be in our first choice team. If he had of came through our ranks rather than from Sunderland after all of the shite that went on, he probably wouldn't get the flak he does. All i've ever found is... 1: People who think he's a decent squad player but is in no doubt playing too much football due to squad depth/ 2: Those who hate him because he played for Sunderland. Its hs own fault for the 3-0 picture, i certainly dont feel sorry or him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I thought he was a bit s*** and a liability against Arsenal, especially in the first half. Did nothing of nothing and was pressing far too high up the pitch, leaving gaping holes for Arsenal midfielders to exploit (which they did, and if Walcott had his finishing boots on the game would've been over within half an hour). As an analogy, his closing down reminds me of this baboon chasing after a lion: https://youtu.be/4ebd36p4zkw That's what Colback's closing down is like - the chest is out and the intention is there to try to scare the opposition team into making a mistake or backing down, but there's no substance to it, he's not going to win the ball or do anything positive for the team by running around like this. It plays right into the oppositions hands because they know they just have to pass around this nutcase and they'll find a teammate in the acres of space Colback will have left. For closing down to be effective, the whole team needs to do it, and that was the problem on Saturday. If that baboon had had his mates around, we'd have seen a different outcome IMO. Cronky on... Nature. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Will gladly contribute £10 to fund Cronky to go to African Savannah to further his research on the matter up close. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Will gladly contribute £10 to fund Cronky to go to African Savannah to further his research on the matter up close. £20 if covered in pigs blood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Will gladly contribute £10 to fund Cronky to go to African Savannah to further his research on the matter up close. £20 if covered in pigs blood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 He's an orangutan surely? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 What a load of s****! Debate?! He shouldn't be in our team never mind England's! Jack Colback: Is the Newcastle United midfielder's England omission justified or down to false perception? http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jack-colback-newcastle-united-midfielders-10000448#ICID=ios_ChronicleNewsApp_AppShare_Click_Other Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 England ffs. He's one of the most nothing players you could ever wish to describe and he's forever been in teams that have been in and around the relegation zone. He shouldn't even be starting for us let alone being called up for England. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I appear to rate Colback higher than most but he isn't good enough for England. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gomez Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I appear to rate Colback higher than most but he isn't good enough for England. Pretty damning when Jordan Henderson is the first name on the team sheet and Tom Cleverly has been in the past. Wonder if King Pardzzz will pick him when he gets ingerland... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 In fairness, the article basically says he isn't good enough and the writer has doubts about how good he is for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 55% think he should be in the England squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 55% think he should be in the England squad. send them to syria, make some room Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Rob Lee's perspective on JC: "If I’m honest I didn’t really know exactly what Colback was about when he was at Sunderland. I knew he was a hard-working, busy player but other than that it was hard to see what he offered. Since he’s been at Newcastle though I’ve seen more and more of him and I’ve admired his performances. Alongside Daryl Janmaat he was United’s outstanding player for me last season. What I would say is that Colback needs to start pushing on a little bit. He needs to add more goals to his game. It’s goals that really start to get people noticed – and if he scores a greater number this season then Hodgson will have to take a proper look at him and he can become a Three Lions regular." Discuss... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Despite having been an intelligent player, Rob Lee clearly knows absolutely nothing about football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 he can become a Three Lions regular Imagine that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Despite having been an intelligent player, Rob Lee clearly knows absolutely nothing about football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Loved Rob Lee the player BUT he is an utter moron as a pundit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Nice guy and great player but thick as mince and too arrogant to take real notice, like most ex-pros. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes1986 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I have never heard a pundit/ex player say a negative thing about Colback. They all sing his praises when his name is mentioned. It is a strange one. Especially for such a top midfielder like Rob Lee. He was everything you could want in centre midfield, Colback is about 700 mile behind them standards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 He's English and doesn't hit women or crash cars drunks. Of course the stupid lazy pundits like Merson will rate him above the better looking foreigners in the side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Rob Lee ffs Starts out saying he didn't know what Colback was about at Sunderland, and by the end of it, he still seems to be none the wiser for what he does here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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