Jack Colback may be facing an uncertain future at Newcastle United – and that will surely elicit a divided response from Magpies supporters.
Jack Colback’s Newcastle United career peaked at around early December 2014.
A snarling, tenacious presence in central midfield, the former Sunderland freebie set the tone for The Magpies’ stirring 2-1 win against Jose Mourinho’s hitherto unbeaten Chelsea with one of the finest midfield performances of the season.
Since then, however, Colback has endured a steady decline. Once the heartbeat of the midfield who was cruelly denied an England debut by an ill-timed injury, the locally born scrapper has now become a scapegoat among many supporters.
Unlike previous first-team stars Moussa Sissoko and Darryl Janmaat, for example, Colback’s commitment to his boyhood club could never be questioned. His ability, however, is. Frequently.
Therefore, there would be quite a divided response if the 27-year-old was to be shipped out of St James’ Park this summer.
The Chronicle reports that Colback has admirers in both the Premier League and the Championship and, with manager Rafael Benitez holding no room for sentiment, it would not be a major shock to see him depart if upgrades were brought in during the transfer window.
Change of scenery?
And you could understand why clubs in the top two tiers would be keen to give him a chance. The fact that Colback was on the verge of the England squad just a few years ago speaks volumes about the ability he has in his locker.
Furthermore, his wealth of Premier League and Championship experience, plus ability to play at left-back when required, would make him an astute addition for a number of sides.
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