Jack Colback
Another player who has already been mooted for the captain’s armband is midfielder Jack Colback. Like Steven Taylor, he was born in the area – although he did play for Sunderland.
Colback is more of a quiet leader, and that reflects in his game – the Ginger Pirlo is happy to do the work that goes unseen around the park.
He would be able to galvanise the fans though, who would love to get behind a fellow Geordie.
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