FABRICIO Coloccini says he would relish the chance to be Newcastle United’s hero again tonight when Cardiff City head to St James’ Park.
The Argentine international bagged the winning goal at the Cardiff City Stadium in South Wales back in September before angrily hitting out at claims that he was desperate to quit Newcastle in the summer.
Instead, and after going down in the record books as one of the players that took Newcastle down, he wants to become one of the team that delivered Premier League football back to Tyneside.
Coloccini, who will continue alongside his new defensive team-mate Mike Williamson tonight, told the Chronicle: “My priority is to defend, but if I can score a goal, then I am also happy.
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