Newcastle United new 22 year-old striker has revealed that his former team-mate at Deportivo La Coruna team-mate Fabricio Coloccini told him all about Newcastle and Tyneside, before he joined yesterday, on a £5.5M deal.
Xisco - glowing report from Coloccini on Newcastle United
It seems that Fabricio gave him a glowing report of things on Tyneside as Xisco told nufc.co.uk yesterday:
“I spoke with Colo and he told me all about the club and the city,”
“He said it was a great place and that it would make him very happy if I joined him at Newcastle.”
“Of course I know Colo and also Jose Enrique from Spain under-21,” “There are also other Spanish speakers and that will be a big help to begin with.”
“But I want to work on my English and learn the language within the first few months.” “That is important because I will be able to get to know all of my team-mates and also settle in the area.”
That’s good to hear from Xisco – and from Fabricio.
But both players may find they have a new manager shortly as the news doesn’t look good about Kevin, there are too many legitimate news agencies now reporting he’s been sacked.
Comments welcome.
78 responses so far ↓
1 Taiwantoon // Sep 2, 2008 at 2:43 PM
It’s a shame he has came in at this moment of time. But I am sure every fan wants him to do well and be a success here!
2 Ex-pat MAG // Sep 2, 2008 at 2:48 PM
If KK has been sacked as is being reported, does anyone else subscribe to the conspiracy theory that MA:
a. Knew he was getting rid and therefore didn’t allow any money to be spent by Keegan.
b. Waited until the end of the transfer window to sack him to avoid the inevitable transfer requests from the players.
c. Used KK as bait for the players he did get in.
I have to say I am devastated, I really had hoped we had turned a corner when MA arrived and eventually brought in KK
3 Pg // Sep 2, 2008 at 2:50 PM
hope MA is in the stand at the next game
4 Graham // Sep 2, 2008 at 2:50 PM
This blog post is pointless in the current climate
5 JonnyToon // Sep 2, 2008 at 2:51 PM
What a great start for the guy lolll
I guess either way it’ll be a new manager to him though.
6 Davies // Sep 2, 2008 at 2:53 PM
Hope this kid is good. Not supporting conspiracy theories at the moment. I think I’ll wait for an official announcement.
Enjoy your afternoon of whinging and unnecessary anger.
7 kingkev // Sep 2, 2008 at 2:55 PM
no longer a fan til ashleys out. shocking if keegans gone
8 gorskino10 // Sep 2, 2008 at 2:56 PM
cool name lets hope for goals
9 Angryman the Angry Fan // Sep 2, 2008 at 2:56 PM
To all you lot who think CASHLEY is running the club professionally!!
Today has been very professional!!!!
CASHLEY OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anil Ambani, you would have the backing of the geordie nation if you bought the New Greedy Fat Bastard out!!
10 evildick // Sep 2, 2008 at 2:56 PM
somehow i doubt MA will be in the crowd next game…
11 Frankie Wilde // Sep 2, 2008 at 2:56 PM
What is happening with Keegan ? has he left, has he been sacked?
12 Optimist // Sep 2, 2008 at 2:57 PM
what Graham said.
13 kenny g // Sep 2, 2008 at 2:57 PM
agreed Davies.
and welcome to the NUFC pantomime Xisco
14 dave v // Sep 2, 2008 at 2:57 PM
I want to buy a camel, anyone know were I can buy one?
15 Frankie Wilde // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:00 PM
What is happening with Keegan? Has he left, has he been sacked. There will be uproar if this happens
16 DC Magpie // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:02 PM
Ok so it looks like Wise will be our next manager…
…who knows what his management style is like? What sort of team did he play with at Leeds? formation etc?
Cheers
17 DC Magpie // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:02 PM
eh?
18 barmy // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:03 PM
Theres a few donkeys on here dave… will those do?
19 neeraj // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:03 PM
dave v you can get the camel at man c head quaters
welcome to newcastle, hope he is good
20 ToonTex // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:04 PM
Owen is gone this summer for nothing. Keegan is gone already. Milner gone. Tranfer requests lining up I bet. Dominoes are falling. Looking pretty effing dark right now. What a difference from the last bit of sunshine from Keegan huh? “irons in the fire” “happy” about the Milner sale … Then a 26 year old loanie and a striker no one has heard of and the manager out the door. Hurts my brain no end.
Bastards.
21 hitman // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:06 PM
its all kickin off at the too,i might pop up,anyone else going
22 gorskino10 // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:06 PM
yeah it is you cant get passed the KK situation all i have to say is what do the PLAYERS feel now this will kill moral for ALL NEW players if it aint a guy who oozes carisma like Shearer then were buggered
23 azza jones // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:06 PM
Ed what are you hell are you posting this shit for We need to be thinking about Keegan…..
Im gutted and a tear is welling in my eyes…..
F*ck if this is true then this might be the end of the rollercoaster, my heart cant take this shit anymore….
24 sirjasontoon // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:07 PM
I posted this link hrs ago…glad to know I am on the Ball Ed (harrison)
Still shocked..if he has been sacked I am even more shocked…WHAT A SHOCKER ! : (
25 Scottynine // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:09 PM
Feel the same way azza jones don’t know if my heart can take anymore.
Full state of depression is starting to kickin now.
26 azza jones // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:09 PM
People think the days when allardyce was in charge were bad with the fans singing you dont know what your doing…..
Just wait till wise steps out on the pitch….
Riots for sure….
27 seetow // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:15 PM
let’s try and make a statement.
http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=33293802111 a facebook group i did to tell everyone we love kevin keegan and ask him to stay
28 Toon Chicken // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:15 PM
Wonder what the pair of them think about it now?
Las Shamblas
29 clinta // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:17 PM
I doubt MA has sacked KK very much!! If KK has truely gone as we are now suppose to believe it would of been his decision and not that of the clubs.
MA and the board would be fools to sack the man that, let’s face it, all of the fans see as NUFC, and whos side we’d all be on before the owners.
Think of the reaction by fans if this is the case……………? KK sacked? there’d be burning cardboard cutouts outside the ground for weeks to come!
30 Roby // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:19 PM
i wont support Newcastle…this is very hard for me,and offcourse for you guys..
31 RobB // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:20 PM
Glad I went to bed at 11.00 last night – could see no action. Glad I went to the garden centre this afternoon – could see no action….
Will await developments in due course…….. been here before.
Looking forward to seeing Xisco and Gonzales though – might have a canny team if they all stay fit. Glad I’m not Mark Hughes – wonder how long he’ll last!
Hate Dennis Wise.
32 aaron d // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:20 PM
Never get a top name proven manager now, with the last 2 managers only given 6 months and 8 months, being Newcastle manager ruins your career. Only person i can see taking job is Dennis Wise.
33 O'Hurley // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:21 PM
Man, this freakin’ sucks. I’m a yank and just became a Toon fan about six months ago. You can imagine how much I anticipated this season. I’ve already hung a framed picture of King Kev in my house!! I had dared to dream that nufc might have a top 6 finish. HAH! What brilliant, impeccable f*kkin’ timing:( Ya know, I gotta say- I LOVE football. I mean, words can’t really express my undying passion for this game. BUT- one thing I gotta give American football is that it’s managed a HELLUVA lot better than this shirade. You never know what’s gonna happen in the NFL over here. A team could have the shittiest season EVER and next season come back and win the Superbowl. Not so much in the UK apparently. I’m so tired of hearing about the stupid F*kkin’ “top 4″ I could SHITE! Ahh, sorry about the rant, I’m just a little dissappointed that’s all.
Howay the lads.
34 Black and White Blood // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:21 PM
Guy’s thanks this is brilliant, I was hoping to get 1000 signatures by the 15th of September to present this petition to the board of Newcastle United FC – However, we already have over 300 signatures…Please forward this link to all your friends and family..Thank you!
http://www.petitiononline.com/DWMANUFC/petition.html
35 t-g-w // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:28 PM
Really hope this boy does well. Could be a steal at that price but will just have to wait and see and give him a chance.
36 chuck // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:31 PM
Kinda disgusted to-day.
Feel like MA has pulled a con job on the Fans , KK, etc.
Where are the promised reinforcements, never mind the WOW signing (hope it was`nt The Xisco Kid)
Whats the story Mike?, would you like to explain why you lied to us and why you fired KK.
And dont even think about making that rat Wise manager, unless you are totally dumb.
You are gonna need some great PR if you are going to remain as owner of this club, yet you just keep compounding your f*** ups .
I guess by this time you must be top of every fans s**t list.
C`mon man, get your s**t to-gether!
37 Roby // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:32 PM
http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,2483_4086404,00.html
38 matty // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:32 PM
sack the board
39 Stami // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:33 PM
this is NOT the start to the season we all expected!!! our inspiration, KK no longer at the helm!
40 gorskino10 // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:33 PM
No i think he has been sacked when the official statement comnes it will say Mutual Consent which would say to me hes been sacked but dont want the work sacked to be used (still trying to palm blame of the fans onto KK) all i need to say is you have seen what hes done in a short time hes got Jonas one of the best NUFC ever i have seen also Collo and Guthrie were good signing too, Is everyone with this, If KK is SACKED and IF Wise is manager we need a revolt
Wise couldnt manage a championship side let alone a premiership one 
41 PDiddy // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:35 PM
Security and Police remove fans fro SJP for voicing their oppinions on the SACKING of Keegan.
42 Ddave_73 // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:39 PM
No offence to this player, I am sure he is a good player and a person but I dont give a rats arse about new signings at the moment.
what is happening today at newcastle makes me want to boycot games for ever !
43 GM // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:43 PM
Me Dad’s there now, he says there is no trouble about 100-150 people outside the main stand, not many police at all, sky sports taking advantage of a whole host of pond life to interview…look out for the fools on the telly tonight.
44 HATE PRAWN SANDWICHES // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:45 PM
http://www.petitiononline.com/…..ition.html
45 bear pit // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:46 PM
I know one of the young guns wont be signing a new contract and will be off next season for sure. Who will want to stay at this shambles of a club, Owen will be away on a freebie, Barton sooner the better. Wise and Barton are responsible for much of the bad things going on at the club. KK would never have come if he knew about Wise coming. Was KK’s signing just a MA short term feel good factor? We are in serious trouble and if the fat lad thinks he will make a huge profit selling the club now he should think again………. fat twat !!
46 beni // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:47 PM
if anyone’s to be sacked, it’s MA. there’s nvr gonna be stability at the club if this goes on. jus when i start gettin excited abt KK’s exciting play and havin a player like jonas. DAMN!
47 Lew Davies // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:55 PM
I hope our new striker does well for us, but if we dont get the supply sorted out, he will be no better than smith.
For Gods sakes it really isnt rocket science!
I am glad milner has gone, and good luck to him.
He wasn’t the right man for NUFC.
God knows where we go from here.
I feel physically sick right now.
Why no comment from the club? we are rapidly becoming a bigger joke than we normally are.
AAAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!
48 MAG PIE // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:56 PM
if he resigned I could understand it
but
SACKED?!
Unbelievable
Ashley must still be pi**ed from that quick pint.
Ashley – go before you are devoured.
49 Spyro // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:56 PM
exactly what i expected GM, media to blow it out of proportion and make the toon army look like fools both on the net and at SJP. We play in to their hands every time
50 Davies // Sep 2, 2008 at 3:58 PM
You’e all very well informed about Ashely, his intentions and why everything is his fault. Oh, sorry, I forgot about Denis Wise as well. He’s to blame too!
None of this could be down to Keegan, I’m sure of it. It’s just not like him to quit his job. We’d better get a petition together. That way Ashley is sure to up sticks and sell the club.
Then we can get back to winning silverware the same way we were before this fat cockney Nazi came along and ruined our club and ran us into loads of silly debt.
What is wrong with you bloody idiots? Do you really think making this kind of childish fuss will make a single bit of difference?
Still haven’t seen an official announcement.
51 clarke_19_rangers // Sep 2, 2008 at 4:00 PM
Me & my mate are outraged with keegan been sacked get rid of wise & ashley & bring back king kev
52 dougnufc // Sep 2, 2008 at 4:00 PM
WTH is ashley thinking?
53 RobB // Sep 2, 2008 at 4:01 PM
I’m almost relieved if he’s been sacked – more gutted if he’s walked out on us again. Its much easier to hate MA than feel betrayed by KK – and I was one of those who gave MA the benefit of the doubt.
54 Mark // Sep 2, 2008 at 4:10 PM
lol davies
55 DanOx // Sep 2, 2008 at 4:11 PM
ffs Shepherd on ssn!!!! w+$@ker…
56 Jeff D // Sep 2, 2008 at 4:11 PM
ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!
57 MAG PIE // Sep 2, 2008 at 4:13 PM
DC Magpie – nice to see you’ve moved on. Muppet.
58 MAG PIE // Sep 2, 2008 at 4:14 PM
ED – we need a vote.
59 MAG PIE // Sep 2, 2008 at 4:16 PM
Ed – we need a poll
60 Davies // Sep 2, 2008 at 4:16 PM
God this is tedious.
61 Jeff D // Sep 2, 2008 at 4:19 PM
I hope there’s a boycott for the Hull match to show the strength of feeling for this shite. Then i hope Fat ashley gets the message!! ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!
62 toon lad // Sep 2, 2008 at 4:20 PM
I’M SO F@@KING MAD
GET TO F@CK MIKE ASHLEY
63 Jeff D // Sep 2, 2008 at 4:22 PM
ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!ASHLEY OOT!!
64 HATE PRAWN SANDWICHES // Sep 2, 2008 at 4:23 PM
COME ON LADS SIGN THE PERTITION!!!
http://www.petitiononline.com/…..ition.html
BACK OUR CLUB NOT THE FAT BASTARD THAT OWNS IT!!!
65 HATE PRAWN SANDWICHES // Sep 2, 2008 at 4:24 PM
ASHLEY OUT!!!
http://www.petitiononline.com/…..ition.html
66 JJ // Sep 2, 2008 at 4:24 PM
Well, this is the best chance to let the boss know who really owns the club…. hated to admit the doubters were right but they were.
Ashley you better sell up or leave the country!!!!! This club belongs to the fans …. not you… and Dennis Wise can jump in your travel bag when you piss off!!!!!!
67 su4 // Sep 2, 2008 at 4:25 PM
spare us the agony…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
68 HATE PRAWN SANDWICHES // Sep 2, 2008 at 4:27 PM
COME ON GUYS SIGN THE PETITION!!!
http://www.petitiononline.com/…..ition.html
ASHLEY OUT!!
69 su4 // Sep 2, 2008 at 4:27 PM
davies…well the fact that the club has not make a statement ..is damn worrying….. it make you wonder loads….
70 The Grinch // Sep 2, 2008 at 4:28 PM
All:
Your official version to be announced in the next few hours.
Newcastle United had accepted an offer of significant investment into the club from Adhu Dhabi United Group.
As this developed through August a number of high profile world stars were lined up to sign for NUFC.
These signings were to be a statement of intent one of which is the now known about Robinho deal for Man City.
Kevin stated he did not want players motivated by money at the team he wanted a team with heart and soul. Mike Ashley supported Keegan and attempted to still bring in the investment. The ADUG thereon insisted on Keegans departure prior to investing.
The deal fell apart at the last minute because of Kevins caring stance that players must care for the club and want to play football.
Events of the investment in Manchester City now show you the ramifications of that decision not to sack Keegan. The money at the 11th hour was invested into MC and therefore this has caused huge difficulty for all.
The board are currently in discussions about resolutions to a number of issues. more later
71 DC Magpie // Sep 2, 2008 at 5:24 PM
MAG PIE and what would you prefer? Proclaiming that I no longer support the toon? demand a refund on my season ticket? protest outside KK’s house asking him to stay? or demanding that the club owner sack himself?
I tend to side with reason but feel free to follow the rest of the fickle fans, muppet
72 Lew Davies // Sep 2, 2008 at 5:29 PM
Jeff D – you utter tool!!!!!!!!!
I bet you boycott every game dont you.
I’ll bet you NEVER ever been to a game have you . Why dont you grow up and shut your stupid mouth for a change.
Save your tripe until you hear the statement from the club.
You are just an attention seeking knob. Just got out of school have you .
PRICK
73 robert lee waugh // Sep 2, 2008 at 7:04 PM
Lew Davies may i remind theres none of that tal on this website anymore
74 robert lee waugh // Sep 2, 2008 at 7:05 PM
Lew Davies none of that talk please.
75 ERIC CRAMMY MAG // Sep 2, 2008 at 7:25 PM
spot on lew ,there is too many tools on this blog i bet he was at st james today shouting sack the board when we havn,t got one prick
76 worjackie // Sep 2, 2008 at 7:39 PM
How did the News break if there was no comment from the club? – Anyone know? – or is it again from the football gutter press who have been linking us to this and that player, and quoting she said he said rubbish.
77 Obafan // Sep 2, 2008 at 10:56 PM
Very tough for the players today. What will they think, especially the new players (Xisco and Nacho) they would have hoped for a geed entrance at NUFC, but oh no a day full of confusion and uncertainties. Oh, let us be honnest the uncertainties and confusion is going on from the start of this window, now it has closed and things are getting worse.
Tho’ I really hope that Nacho and Xisco can add something to our team, tho I would rather have had a new LB and a CAM, which were the most priority!
78 Tom_Toon // Sep 3, 2008 at 1:12 AM
Xisco is fro La Liga and Deportivo i n particular, they change managers more than us! He probably couldn’t care less, he has seen enough come and go.
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