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Name: Fabricio Coloccini
Squad number: 2
Nationality: Argentine
Born: 22nd January, 1982, Corodoba, Argentina
Height: 1.83m (6ft 0ins)
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Previous clubs: Boca Juniors, AC Milan, San Lorenzo (loan), Alaves (loan), Athletico Madrid (loan), Villarreal (loan), Deportivo La Coruna
Signed: August 2008 from Deportivo La Coruna
Newcastle United debut: 17th August, 2008 v Manchester United (away), Premier League
Position: Center Back
Coloccini joined Newcastle United on a five-year contract in August 2008 for a fee of up to £10.3 million.[4] Two days later, he made his debut against the reigning league champions, Manchester United, playing 90 minutes in a 1–1 away draw.
Coloccini playing against Ipswich Town in 2010.
Since his debut, Coloccini has been one of the most consistent inclusions in Newcastle's squad, and formed a partnership with fellow newcomer Sébastien Bassong in his first season. He was not immune to the pressures of representing Newcastle's infamous defence, coming under his most intense criticism for his performance in Newcastle's 5-1 defeat to Liverpool. Despite his mistakes in the game, manager Joe Kinnear voiced his support for Coloccini, stating that he believed his "Mr. Reliable" would bounce back.[5] On 1 February, Coloccini was substituted against Sunderland in the 93rd minute. Up until this point, he had played every minute of every game for Newcastle all season. He was dropped for the 1–1 draw with Stoke City, but played in Newcastle's 1–0 defeat to Aston Villa which saw them relegated.
Despite Newcastle's relegation, Coloccini stayed on and was the mainstay of the club's defence all season, partnering the likes of Steven Taylor, Mike Williamson, Fitz Hall and Tamás Kádár in the sturdiest rearguard of the league. He scored two goals for Newcastle since relegation, a header at Cardiff City,[6] and another header at Watford. The club was eventually promoted back to the Premier League as champions, and Coloccini's great contributions awarded him a place in the Championship's Team of the Year. Coloccini scored his third Newcastle goal against Wigan Athletic in the fourth minute of injury time as they came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at St James' Park, with that being his first goal in the Premier League on the same day that he captained Newcastle for the first time.[7] Coloccini scored a striker's finish in a 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur on 22 January 2011, the day of his 29th birthday and his 100th Newcastle appearance.
He continued his fine form for Newcastle into April, reforming his partnership with Mike Williamson after a brief time with Steven Taylor in January. On 2 April, Coloccini made numerous forward runs and forward roaming to help supply Peter Løvenkrands' goal in the 4-1 win over Wolves. Manager Alan Pardew complimented the defender, calling him a "top, top player" and asking him to "play it again" in regards to his increasing forward movement from the central defence.[8] On 8 July 2011, Coloccini was named Newcastle captain for the 2011-12 season.[9]
Colocinni is very much a Newcastle United fans favourite due to his skillful play, solid defending, good attacking play consistent performances for the past 2 years. Every match it seems he has a good game, and every good moment of play from Colocinni is followed by Newcastle fans singing his song as loud as they can. They sing it very often because he is consistently very good in almost every game he plays.
The song is a hit among the geordie fans who love a bit of humor, it goes(to the tune of 'I love you baby'):
'OH COLOCINNI....YOU ARE THE LOVE OF MY LIFE, OH COLOCINNI I'D LET YOU SH@G MY WIFE! OH COLOCINNI..... I WANT CURLY HAIR TOO!'
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