Five players who could replace Coloccini as captain
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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