I want curly hair too. The first player on this list that would get into the team purely on merit, Colo has arguably been the Toon's most consistent player in an area of the pitch that the club have always been notoriously wobbly. His last-ditch tackles, clearances off the line, calm and collected passing all make for a great player. But thats not enough for this list: this list is about more than talent; its about signing up to represent the Geordie nation. More is needed. So, ignore the nightmare that was the relegation season (for which, lets be honest, Colo has to shoulder a portion of the blame alongside his flowing locks) and concentrate on the season in the Championship. It would have been easy understandable for Colo to jump ship to a mid-table Premier League side (see Damien Duff) and see out the rest of his career, but he didnt. He stuck in, and got NUFC back where they belong, and regained his composure and confidence in the proceed.
