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Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by mackemwelder, Oct 28, 2013.

  1. mackemwelder

    mackemwelder Well-Known Member

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    I've been one of his biggest critics when he's played in midfield, but yesterday he was fantastic. My hats off to you Jack, man of the match for me, you kept Tiote and Cabeye very quiet and even looked good going forward.

    Difficult to criticise any of our players, they were all up for it but Colback stood out.
     
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  2. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    Bit surprised he didn't get MOTM.

    I was very impressed with Altidore's reaction to both goals though.
     
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  3. mackemwelder

    mackemwelder Well-Known Member

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    Never saw either mate, was too busy jumping about like a daft twat (until I fell over) I've recorded it so will have to watch it again.
     
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  4. Apone

    Apone Active Member

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    I have constantly said he doesn't have enough to make it as a top level cm player in the EPL.

    I may have to reconsider after yesterday. He was our best player by a mile.
     
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  5. Lostinvegas

    Lostinvegas Well-Known Member

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    All he needs to do is add goals to his game and he will be top class.
     
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  6. C19RK73

    C19RK73 Red & White army!

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    He was immense
     
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  7. Tickler

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    He is an engine, creativity dies a bit but him and Catts in the middle would help dissolve any attack coming towards us

    Replace Larsson with a fast winger and it could be interesting!
     
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  8. mackemwelder

    mackemwelder Well-Known Member

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    He just rolled his sleeves up and got stuck in for 90+ minutes! loved it and pleased to be proved wrong about him. My only concern was that at first look, he seems better than Dossena at LB.
     
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  9. Poyet's Eleven

    Poyet's Eleven Well-Known Member

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    Seb was good for the game yesterday. His defensive contribution shouldn't be overlooked

    But for other games, we do need a fast winger like you said, maybe two
     
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  10. C19RK73

    C19RK73 Red & White army!

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  11. Brian Storm

    Brian Storm Well-Known Member

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    The lad is developing with the same timing Jordan is (Bally's fine work no doubt). A run of games in midfield will see jack get better and better i reckon, especially besides Catts. They looked very very good together whack ki in front of them then i think a front 3 will get all the service it needs.
     
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  12. MackemsRule

    MackemsRule Well-Known Member

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    Blood hell that's impressive!

    I actually agree with most of that team too.

    Torres looks back to his old self.
     
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  13. Commachio

    Commachio Rambo 2021

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    If Dossena is to keep his place, that leaves Colback to fight it out with several other players....

    Decisions eh.
     
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  14. NOFUSSWITHGUS

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    You can't beat a hard ginger lad LOL hopefully the fans what don't rate him in CM have egg on there faces.
     
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  15. Disco down under

    Disco down under Well-Known Member

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    You like ginger lads with erections?

    Good for you.
     
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  16. Commachio

    Commachio Rambo 2021

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    So what happens if Dossena gets injured? Bardo or Colback i pressume.





    JACK COLBACK wants to bring down the curtain on his stint as a makeshift left-back by re-establishing himself in the middle of the park.

    Colback started in central midfield for the first time since February in Sunday’s Wear-Tyne derby and rewarded Gus Poyet’s faith by shining in the 2-1 triumph over the Magpies.

    Poyet’s predecessor Paolo Di Canio had decided to permanently re-brand Colback as a left-back after the academy product filled in there sporadically during Martin O’Neill’s tenure.

    But while Colback was content to appear in defence, the 24-year-old remained eager to return to his boyhood position of midfield.

    Following his appointment, new head coach Poyet immediately told Colback that he considered him a midfielder and that was music to the ears of the Tynesider, who hopes his days at full-back are behind him.

    Colback told the Echo: “Midfield is my position.

    “A lot of people have asked me where is my position and it’s obvious I’m not a left-back.

    “I filled in there, but I’ve never been a left-back.

    “I’m a midfielder and that’s where I want to be, so hopefully I can get a run in the team there.

    “The manager didn’t even have to ask. He said he knew I wasn’t a left-back, although I don’t know whether that was a compliment or not!

    “But he said I’m going to be playing midfield and now it’s up to me to show I’m good enough in training and in games.”
     
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  17. NOFUSSWITHGUS

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    Don't be silly paddy boy.
     
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  18. Disco down under

    Disco down under Well-Known Member

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    We've been through this chief and you realised you were wrong then as well.

    I'm not Irish, I've been to Dublin once for a weekend, my parents aren't Irish.

    Unless you think my name's Patrick you're making a twat of yourself like you did last time.
     
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  19. NOFUSSWITHGUS

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    Some of your family are Irish I just get this feeling.
     
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  20. Disco down under

    Disco down under Well-Known Member

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    Yeah grand parents and great grand parents backwards.

    I suppose you can trace your family history as all English back to Boudica? All English?
     
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