Guest reefatoon Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I liked in the second half when I think it was after Colo's booking, you could lip read him saying to the ref "I'm surprised there's any more space on that fucking card". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Got absolutely turned inside out at one point can't remember by who but he got a rapturous round of applause for it, this is the main reason I can't stand him being on the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I liked in the second half when I think it was after Colo's booking, you could lip read him saying to the ref "I'm surprised there's any more space on that fucking card". I saw that too, enjoyed it a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I liked in the second half when I think it was after Colo's booking, you could lip read him saying to the ref "I'm surprised there's any more space on that fucking card". I saw that too, enjoyed it a lot. get in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I was wondering what he said like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 that's awesome. he's a 5 or 6 out of 10 player usually for me. Still think we're better and will become better with Gini or Moussa playing next to Anita or playing a 3 with Gini and Moussa in front of Anita sitting. I'll give credit to Colback sometimes in that when he's playing well, he's pressing well, making a good tackle here and there and does a pretty decent job of breaking free from a pressing player with some nifty movement with the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 He worked hard and covered loads of ground today, in this particular situation it was exactly what he had to do. Backs to the wall, chase, harry and cover and in that scenario his work-rate will always draw the eye. He does this particular thing fairly well - to be honest it's the only thing he does well. If that impresses people and warrants ridiculous superlatives then so be it. He worked hard, as he always does, I appreciate his effort but it's the minimum I expect from a CM. That's my take on it as well, he is best when we are sitting deep in a defensive formation which means he doesn't have to get up and down the pitch much, Anita is much the same. As long as he's not being expected to push up into the opposition half he's okay, but he doesn't have the athleticism required to be a box to box player, and without them it's difficult to dominate midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Don't really rate him but admire his dedication. Bang average and for me we need a winger to relieve Sissoko from those duties and get him as a box to box midfielder alongside Anita Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 He played well. He was the only midfield player who was able to get close enough to his opponent to get them moving and passing backwards. And despite what people what people say, he can pass the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmonkey 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 That baboon sentence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut 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...
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