Chaser 1055 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Collymore poised for comeback bid Stan Collymore claims he is ready to make a bid to return to the Premiership after five years out of football. The 35-year-old striker has not played since walking out on Spanish side Real Oviedo in March 2001. But he told the Daily Mirror: "I've had physical tests and I'm confident I will come back faster, stronger and fitter than I ever was. "A month from today I guarantee I will be able to stand side by side with any striker in the country." Collymore, who played for Crystal Palace, Southend, Nottingham Forest, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Fulham, Leicester, Bradford and Real Oviedo, has flown to Tenerife to start a three-week fitness regime. He insists he has shaken off the personal problems that have affected his career and private life and said: "This time I'm not going to self-destruct. "You are not going to see headlines about me being kicked out of a bar somewhere in the early hours rolling drunk. "There is no reason why I can't be back to my best. Don't forget that as a footballer I haven't got a lot of miles on the clock. When I retired it wasn't because I was crumbling physically like Ian Wright or Gazza." And he insisted: "I went to the World Cup as a punter. I didn't see any players that made me think 'I can't do that'. It might sound big-headed but I still believe that I am the best." Story from BBC SPORT: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/sport1/hi...all/5405254.stm Glenn Roeder November 2006: "Stan came back last week, and it seemed a good idea to invite him train with us "It's been great to have him around as he's a great friend of the club. He is a smashing lad and he will be staying to watch the game on Thursday night." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6308 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Hell if we've given Pavel a contract, you can guarantee he's mulling over the thought of Collymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizza 105 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 We're not that desperate are we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow Mag 0 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Collymore poised for comeback bid Stan Collymore claims he is ready to make a bid to return to the Premiership after five years out of football. The 35-year-old striker has not played since walking out on Spanish side Real Oviedo in March 2001. But he told the Daily Mirror: "I've had physical tests and I'm confident I will come back faster, stronger and fitter than I ever was. "A month from today I guarantee I will be able to stand side by side with any striker in the country." Collymore, who played for Crystal Palace, Southend, Nottingham Forest, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Fulham, Leicester, Bradford and Real Oviedo, has flown to Tenerife to start a three-week fitness regime. He insists he has shaken off the personal problems that have affected his career and private life and said: "This time I'm not going to self-destruct. "You are not going to see headlines about me being kicked out of a bar somewhere in the early hours rolling drunk. "There is no reason why I can't be back to my best. Don't forget that as a footballer I haven't got a lot of miles on the clock. When I retired it wasn't because I was crumbling physically like Ian Wright or Gazza." And he insisted: "I went to the World Cup as a punter. I didn't see any players that made me think 'I can't do that'. It might sound big-headed but I still believe that I am the best." Story from BBC SPORT: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/sport1/hi...all/5405254.stm Glenn Roeder November 2006: "Stan came back last week, and it seemed a good idea to invite him train with us "It's been great to have him around as he's a great friend of the club. He is a smashing lad and he will be staying to watch the game on Thursday night." Glenn after the game on Thursday: "I spoke at length with Stanley after the game on Thursday night, and I found his enthusiasm and confidence to be infectious. He has had an illustrious career to date, seen just about everything there is to see in the game, and I feel that he could be a great guy to have around the club, we could get some games out of him, and at the same time he would be a great figure for the younger lads to look up to." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6308 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 We're not that desperate are we? Bernard, Srnicek, Collymore..... It's naturally progression man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigsaw's Juggernaut 0 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I thought Collymore was killed off in that film... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 You know, we all joke about it, but I'm seriously worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I thought Collymore was killed off in that film... We live in hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6308 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 You know, we all joke about it, but I'm seriously worried. I'm sailing in that boat to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Well, with wive beating and dogging on his CV he should fit in perfectly. Just the calming influence dyer needs around him to kick start his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6308 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 To think that just over 11 years ago, a high proportion of us wanted him to replace Andy Cole. One of many names at that time who were suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 You know, we all joke about it, but I'm seriously worried. Liable to score a forty yard screamer on his debut and then spend the rest of the season dogging in the Gallowgate end and self destructing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Never rated him me like. Aye, he was a very good player, problem was it was once every 10 games. Tbh, having thought about it, he'll be nowhere near the PL. No-one, not even us, are stupid enough to give him a top flight contract. He's had one serious offer since he retired and that was to go back to Southend. Nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5941 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 5 years out and 3 weeks to get fit. hmmm!!! also, is tenerife really the best place for an ex-footballer to train? Hel be down veronicas every night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34631 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 You know, we all joke about it, but I'm seriously worried. Aye, worried about getting rear-ended by him when you're dogging at St. Mary's Lighthouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Glenn after the game on Thursday: "I spoke at length with Stanley after the game on Thursday night, and I found his enthusiasm and confidence to be infectious. He has had an illustrious career to date, seen just about everything there is to see in the game, and I feel that he could be a great guy to have around the club, we could get some games out of him, and at the same time he would be a great figure for the younger lads to look up to." Fat Fred February 2007: "I believe that Stan is just the man to take us forward, we're a big club, maybe the biggest there is and theres no bigger name than Stan Collymore in the world of football. I thank Glenn for all he has done for this club especially bringing Stanley to us and wish him well for the future." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26475 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 He can train in Tenerife all he likes but after 5 years out of the game his sharpness and footballing abilities will be gone to fuck. Saying that I fully expect us to give him a 5 year contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14068 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 As fitness coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 You know, we all joke about it, but I'm seriously worried. I'm sailing in that boat to! to where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima 0 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 To think that just over 11 years ago, a high proportion of us wanted him to replace Andy Cole. One of many names at that time who were suggested. When he wanted to play, Collymore was awesome tbh, one of the best in the league at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5941 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Unfortunately his 'wanting to play' usually lasted for the first 90minutes of his first game for each club. Real Oviedo refused to give him a game 5 and a half years ago. And now he reckons hes up there with the best!? Deluded tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Unfortunately his 'wanting to play' usually lasted for the first 90minutes of his first game for each club. Real Oviedo refused to give him a game 5 and a half years ago. And now he reckons hes up there with the best!? Deluded tbh. Of all people on here, I expected you to be the one person who would want to sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Bet he ends up at Bolton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 4895 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Bet he ends up at Bolton. Bet he never plays in the premier league again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 2929 Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Hey kids, what's going on here???? Go away for a bit and all hell breaks loose. By the way your worst fears have been realised. Collymore linked to Newcastle! Collymore linked with Newcastle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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