Chancel Mbemba and Fabrico Coloccini dealt with Theo Walcott very well throughout the entire ninety minutes and their relationship is beginning to look comfortable. The centre back made plenty of well-timed clearances and timely headers throughout the game and will be a permanent fixture alongside the club captain as Newcastle look to earn their first win of the season.
NCTJ-accredited football writer with an MA in Sports Journalism. What Culture football editor. Write for the official Newcastle United programme. Former video reporter at North News. Featured and published in the Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette, Mail Online, The Mirror, The Sun and others.
