Newcastle United news: Coloccini stands firm over captaincy, injury boost for McClaren

Fabricio Coloccini has responded to questions about his captaincy at Newcastle United.

By The Newsroom

Published 25th Feb 2016, 12:23 BST

Updated 25th Feb 2016, 12:30 BST

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The relegation-threatened club's long-serving skipper, doubtful for next Wednesday's game against Stoke City with a calf problem, has come under fire this season.

But Coloccini feels he can shoulder the responsibility of leading Steve McClaren's team to safety.

Read what the defender had to say here.

We also have news on the future of Cheick Tiote, who saw a proposed £4million move to Shanghai Shenhua break down last month.

Forward Siem de Jong, meanwhile, has spoken about the freak training ground accident which almost led to him losing his sight in one eye ahead of his comeback for United.

Finally, take a look at our new Facebook page for NUFC fans here.