Newcastle United
Pardew: Coloccini Will Play Tomorrow: Fans Support Him
By Tyne-Talk
January 18 2013
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has insisted that captain Fabricio Coloccini can lead his team to a win at St James' Park tomorrow against Reading, should the game go ahead. Coloccini who is said to be experiencing personal problems, has been put under the spotlight by his father and Argentinian club San Lorenzo, who have repeatedly been quoted outlining Colo's desire to leave Newcastle. However, Pardew is of the firm belief that the pressure will not be detrimental to the match.
Pardew said in interview earlier today;
"I can give you an example of a player I had at West Ham who had big gambling problems and another who had gambling and drink problems. Both those players found sanctuary on the football pitch. It was the only sanctuary they had. It was the only time they had that and they played well.
Players play through unbelievable situations. I can think of a player at Southampton who got a man-of-the-match award whose cousin had died two days previously in a stabbing incident. Everyone who kicks a football, once you play football, or sport, or tennis, everything is forgotten.
I don’t think that will impact on Colo. I think there’s a determination to play well and he did that at Norwich and I hope he does that on Saturday and I know our fans, and I went to a coaching course this week, and sometimes it is good to go to those things because you remember what you actually have got, the fantastic job I’ve got here and the fantastic fans.
I think they will show that to Colo on Saturday. They understand. We’re going to sit down next week and hopefully iron out the issues and come to a conclusion where Colo stays.
That’s what I hope for as manager. He can focus for 90 minutes and get us a win."
As it stand there has been no word on whether the game will or will not go ahead, as snow blankets the country.
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Think there will be a fair few games off tomorrow due to travel conditions rather than pitch conditions at higher league games.
If Reading make it to Newcastle the game should be on because it will be a mission of a trip
Bit tough on their away support like.
Wouldn't actually be the worst thing for it to be cancelled anyway, may have a couple more players back soon, and you never know even a new signing (I know I am being mad, they are all going to qpr).
Besides I'm to old to sit in the snow. I have took it upon myself to shout bah humbug at passers by as it is.
Duno how air space works so wouldn't have a clue.
Another week of would give us a chance to get a few back but then *if* we stay in Europa we would have to fit it in elsewhere
Obviously we have under soil heating, but usually the games are called off for health and safety reasons, but with st james' being in the middle of the city, access is usually fine.
I was just kind of hoping for a warmer afternoon.
Though I agree with dave about having more players back if we play it a later date.
Wife; we need eggs, and you know I can't drive in the snow.
me; have you ever considered walking?
wife, will you go I am busy?
me; ok I'll take the dog for a walk while I'm on.
wife; you can't take him out it's too cold.
me; so let me get this right it's too cold for the dog but your sending me out into it?
wife; yes he doesn't like the cold.
me; oh and I'm a big @#$%& fan of it am I?
I stopped at this point having learned through nearly 20 years of marriage that conversations like these usually lead to me losing.
Dave, I feel your pain. I have two dogs, a border collie and a St. Bernard. The BC comes in as soon as he's called, the SB would sit out there all day if you let him, and my wife makes me go get him to come in. I figured out if I offer a treat to the neighbor's husky, mine gets jealous and then comes in.
I really need this game to go off as it's giving me an excuse to leave our practice facility for a bit tomorrow in stead of helping a bunch of rec kids pick the right sized uniform. Wouldn't Reading already be in town at this point, especially given the weather?
However, you have to understand, England falls to pieces with only the smallest bit snow.
I'm not entirely sure why this is, but it does.
Out of interest it is currently snowing - very lightly @ Gateshead with about 3 inches max of coverage where I live.
I think unless it comes down a lot heavier the match should go ahead really. Fingers crossed - I want this one out the way and three points added to the board.
There is around an inch of snow at St. James' Park, which at 8.30am was being cleared from the pitch.
Given the preparatory work that took place, and with the assistance of the Council, the surroundings of the stadium are in good shape and not a cause for concern at this time.
Based on the current position, the Club does not envisage any issues with the match going ahead.
The Club will continue to monitor this and update via nufc.co.uk as necessary, as the position may change if there is further snowfall.
(from the clubs site)
Good memory Carys, we had 4 inches of snow here yesterday on the island, but it's almost gone now.
Back to rain.
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