Kanj Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 (edited) Not sure there’s a better CB we’ve had in the PL era. His durability, all around defending, his passing and attacking play. He’s so insanely underrated by the media it’s not even funny. maybe it’s just my age talking these days, but I find it very difficult to imagine our next era without some of these guys who’ve been with us over the last years. 7 for Fab feels longer in my head! Edited April 6 by Kanj Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 1 hour ago, Kanj said: Not sure there’s a better CB we’ve had in the PL era. His durability, all around defending, his passing and attacking play. He’s so insanely underrated by the media it’s not even funny. maybe it’s just my age talking these days, but I find it very difficult to imagine our next era without some of these guys who’ve been with us over the last years. 7 for Fab feels longer in my head! Better players - basically Woodgate or peak Colo - but none who have made the same impression as Fab for so long, not even close now. Only Howey and Albert can run him close for being mainstays of the 94-97 team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 He is a warrior I will give him that is always in the wars but rarely misses a game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Plus he holds the all time record for head injuries which should put him in high regard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Schär with the Ronaldinho Nike advert assist. der Junge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Best CB we've ever had. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Furthest shot to hit the woodwork in pl history. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 I don't think Colo is anywhere near Schar TBH, Woodgate is close or better on ability but on overall contribution this lad has to be the GOAT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 I preferred peak Colo, but for longevity, Schar's pretty much out in front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Cairan Clark > Fabian Schar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 2 hours ago, Lenny said: I preferred peak Colo, but for longevity, Schar's pretty much out in front. I’ll never get this. Peak Colo isn’t better at anything versus peak Schar except his close control. Schar is a better defender and contributes far more going forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 (edited) Sounds daft maybe, but he is my favourite player ever. Edited April 8 by Weezertron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 2 hours ago, Groundhog63 said: Cairan Clark > Fabian Schar Boy George > The Beatles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 7 hours ago, Ronaldo said: I’ll never get this. Peak Colo isn’t better at anything versus peak Schar except his close control. Schar is a better defender and contributes far more going forward. Notice I said "prefer", yet you've come in with a sledgehammer to crack a nut. To say Colo at his best, i.e. the season he was in the premier league team of the season, playing for a vastly less organised team, has nothing at all on Schar, is frankly extreme bollocks. Either way, regardless of attribute comparison, I preferred watching Colo play to watching Schar play (whom I also enjoy watching). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tross Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 4 minutes ago, Lenny said: Notice I said "prefer", yet you've come in with a sledgehammer to crack a nut. To say Colo at his best, i.e. the season he was in the premier league team of the season, playing for a vastly less organised team, has nothing at all on Schar, is frankly extreme bollocks. Either way, regardless of attribute comparison, I preferred watching Colo play to watching Schar play (whom I also enjoy watching). Mental. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 I’m just generally not attached to any of the players from the Ashley era really. It wasn’t a time to love footballers. (Except Hatem obvs) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fak Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Coloccini was a clown for the majority of his time here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Dancer Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 34 minutes ago, Fak said: Coloccini was a clown for the majority of his time here. Very harsh! He was poor in his first season when we got relegated, but the Championship season and beyond he was pretty good - he got in team of the year in 11/12. He also gave the best performance by an NUFC CB I can remember at Sunderland away, probably until Burn in the final. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 12 hours ago, Colos Short and Curlies said: Furthest shot to hit the woodwork in pl history. You'll never sing that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fak Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 5 minutes ago, Chicken Dancer said: Very harsh! He was poor in his first season when we got relegated, but the Championship season and beyond he was pretty good - he got in team of the year in 11/12. He also gave the best performance by an NUFC CB I can remember at Sunderland away, probably until Burn in the final. Crap first season (as was everyone) Found his feet in the Championship Steady away back in the PL Outstanding in the season we finished 5th Shocking every season after that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 13 hours ago, joeyt said: He's visibly handsome even in 480p, man. Fuck off. How dare my parents mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 46 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: (Except Hatem obvs) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 10 hours ago, Ronaldo said: I’ll never get this. Peak Colo isn’t better at anything versus peak Schar except his close control. Schar is a better defender and contributes far more going forward. I don't recall seeing Schar hit the bar with a header from the 18 yard line Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 If it went in would you rate it higher than Albert's as our best goal from a defender? Think I'd still have to have it below Albert's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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