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Post by cadno on Aug 4, 2015 0:18:49 GMT
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Post by erasedcitizen on Aug 4, 2015 7:16:06 GMT
The next Cookie?
It's nice to see him keeping himself busy with the journalism and now this. It's a shame he's been so hampered by injuries, he clearly had the mentality to really make the most of himself.
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Post by Bass Drum Barry on Sept 4, 2015 14:11:16 GMT
Forgot to post this link when I read this - it will be a long way back for Jack, but he still wants to make it back into the Wales squad. I wish him all the best and hope to see him in a Wales shirt once again. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34074456 |
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Post by cadno on Oct 30, 2015 11:51:38 GMT
Another excellent piece by Jack. Great read and I hope he can force his way back into the squad too. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34665078"Knowing Coleman as well I do, I'm sure he is already miles ahead in his thought process and thinking of ways to make this team better." I agree we need to try new ideas out now and take more risks  looking forward to the game on the 13th! |
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Post by llan123 on Oct 31, 2015 7:54:39 GMT
Never rated him as a player but he's a good writer and have enjoyed reading his stuff. Potential pundit for us in France perhaps?
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Post by mrpicton79 on Oct 31, 2015 9:04:33 GMT
Never rated him as a player but he's a good writer and have enjoyed reading his stuff. Potential pundit for us in France perhaps? He was really promising when he was first breaking through at West Ham (and Wales U21), remember Gabrielle Marcotti hailing him as the next big thing at the time. |
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Post by leggybach on Oct 31, 2015 20:46:08 GMT
Never rated him as a player but he's a good writer and have enjoyed reading his stuff. Potential pundit for us in France perhaps? Saw him boss many-a-game in the Championship and never looked out of place in the PL, imho. Unfortunately, he was always competing with Edwards for a similar role for Wales. |
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Post by cadno on Nov 4, 2015 0:34:40 GMT
With talks of Andy Crofts being named in the squad tomorrow, I would be over the moon to see Collison in there too |
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Post by welwyn on Nov 4, 2015 10:03:42 GMT
Never rated him as a player but he's a good writer and have enjoyed reading his stuff. Potential pundit for us in France perhaps? I'd have to disagree with that first point, although not sure, even without the injuries, he would get into our starting midfield. I would agree with the punditry point though, he has obviously worked hard at it, is obviously a good read and I think he has been trying to set himself up as a possible Wales specific pundit for the Euro's for at least the last 12-18 months. |
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Post by benwelshsalop on Nov 4, 2015 16:50:19 GMT
With talks of Andy Crofts being named in the squad tomorrow, I would be over the moon to see Collison in there too Totally agree Collison for me was better and had more potential even than Joe Allen but injury unfortunately reared its ugly head. Personally though Emyr Huws could be the gem we need but Joe Ledley is a legend too. |
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Post by abwales on Nov 4, 2015 19:24:16 GMT
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Post by ontheroadagain on Nov 4, 2015 20:51:08 GMT
So Jack didn't replace his spare younger player! Not like for like then. |
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Post by texan on Nov 9, 2015 12:54:36 GMT
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Post by ontheroadagain on Nov 9, 2015 19:11:58 GMT
Texan, many thanks for posting this. It is a great read and should be a compulsory read for all wannabe professional footballers. I thought the bad old days of players being made to play with bad injuries had long gone. Obviously not at West Ham. |
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Post by helipad138 on Feb 13, 2016 9:34:49 GMT
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Post by cymroircarn on Feb 13, 2016 9:38:34 GMT
Good luck Jack
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Post by bdintokyo on Feb 13, 2016 10:40:43 GMT
Very sad. He was a perfect fit in this side too. His decision must have felt even more devastating as the Euros approach. I hope his journalism career takes off - maybe a news outlet will get him to cover the team in France...
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Post by manulike on Feb 13, 2016 10:58:29 GMT
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Post by stu on Feb 13, 2016 11:52:37 GMT
Another player who could have made the squad for France but can't having retired through injuries.
Matt Jones and Simon Davies are 35 and 36 years old respectively. Perhaps they could have been pushing for a place too?
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Post by welwyn on Feb 13, 2016 12:14:09 GMT
Very sad. He was a perfect fit in this side too. His decision must have felt even more devastating as the Euros approach. I hope his journalism career takes off - maybe a news outlet will get him to cover the team in France... Think he has been setting himself up for the Euros with the BBC for about 6 months. |
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Post by welshiron on Feb 16, 2016 17:02:01 GMT
Really gutted for Jack
He could of been a top player if it wasn't for injuries and would of been a massive asset for us in France.
His Dad died on the way t watch him play at West Ham so he hasn't had any luck at all.
Good luck in all you do Jack, a top player and it appears a top bloke
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Post by helipad138 on Sept 6, 2016 21:08:06 GMT
Working as a pundit tonight on Sky's coverage ... of poker! On sky sports 2 now! 😮
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2018 11:43:36 GMT
Play-Off hero Collison reflects on 'incredible' night www.whufc.com/news/articles/2018/may/03-may/play-hero-collison-reflects-incredible-nightJack Collison’s career may have been sadly cut short by injury, but the midfielder still enjoyed his fair share of unforgettable moments in a Claret and Blue shirt. Arguably the Welshman’s most-influential performance for West Ham United came in one of the biggest of the 121 matches he played in for the Club. After suffering the disappointment of relegation the previous season, Sam Allardyce’s side had finished third in the Championship table in 2011/12, meaning they would have to negotiate the perilous Play-Offs if they were to regain their place in the Premier League. The Hammers had finished eleven points above semi-final opponents Cardiff City in the regular season, but the Bluebirds had beaten them 1-0 at the Boleyn Ground on the opening day of the campaign. West Ham had won 2-0 at the Cardiff City Stadium in March to avenge that defeat, with goals from Kevin Nolan and George McCartney, and confidence was high as Big Sam and his squad returned to South Wales on 3 May 2012. On the night, I went back to Wales to a stadium I’d played for my country and to set us on our way with two goals was just great Among the players who made the trip was Collison, who had battled through injury and suspension to play 31 times in the Championship, scoring four goals and impressing with his eye-catching technique and vision. The No10 rose to the occasion in the stadium where he had featured for Wales against Costa Rica a few weeks previously, scoring both goals as West Ham took a giant step towards reaching the final. Collison’s first goal came inside nine minutes. Ricardo Vaz Te crossed and although David Marshall saved his initial effort, the midfielder nodded home at the second attempt. Then, four minutes before half-time, a corner was cleared as far as the Hammer on the edge of the penalty area and his shot was deflected into the Cardiff net. Looking back on that memorable evening six years on, the 29-year-old is proud of the part he played in helping West Ham get back to where they belonged. “It was a really enjoyable season, overall,” he said. “We were obviously disappointed to be in the Championship, but the squad and characters in it meant we really enjoyed it that year. “We wanted to win the league and be promoted automatically, but in hindsight it was more fun to go through the Play-Offs and the fans had a couple of extra games to enjoy! “On a personal note, it was the best season of my career in terms of appearances and goals and I felt I had my biggest influenced on the team in a West Ham shirt. “On the night, I went back to Wales to a stadium I’d played for my country and to set us on our way with two goals was just great. “I felt really good that night and really confident and to score the first one so early, even if I made a bit of a mess of it by having my initial shot saved from Ricardo Vaz Te’s great pass before heading in the rebound from about a yard, calmed us down and gave us a real boost. “For my second one, the ball came out and dropped and Matty Taylor said ‘Shoot!’ and I did. It got a little deflection but I think it was going in anyway. “The win set us on our way to getting to Wembley, which was incredible.” At Wembley, with Collison in the starting XI, Carlton Cole and Ricardo Vaz Te scored the goals as West Ham beat Blackpool 2-1 to secure promotion. |
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Post by iot on Jun 3, 2021 17:33:28 GMT
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Post by talyfan on Jun 3, 2021 19:56:32 GMT
He's still only 32. Feels like he's been around for yonks! |
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Post by talyfan on Dec 15, 2022 15:51:32 GMT
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Post by talyfan on Dec 15, 2022 15:52:43 GMT
Just to clarify the tweet. The record is
12 Wins 35 losses 13 draws
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Post by jimexotic on Dec 15, 2022 18:25:40 GMT
Journeyman boxer record when put like that, "enjoying" also a strange verb to use.
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Post by aberbeeg on Dec 16, 2022 13:10:17 GMT
Just to clarify the tweet. The record is 12 Wins 35 losses 13 draws Will fit in well with Pages current back room staff with a record as bad as that dear me…😁 |
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Post by talyfan on Dec 16, 2022 15:54:56 GMT
We could be talking about the current economic climate in Guatemala and you'd somehow bring it back to Rob Page aberbeeg, I admire it to be honest fair play lol 😂 |
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looking forward to the game on the 13th! 
