Coloccini Misses Brighton Match

Alan Pardew had revealed he would play Fabricio Coloccini against Brighton only if he was sure he was fit to play.

Obviously Pardew has erred on the side of caution considering our captain’s importance to the team, though the manager had said he had to protect Colo from himself at times as he was always willing to play through the pain barrier.

James Perch is therefore the only change as Alan Pardew has kept his stated commitment to play a full strength team.

Go to it boys and make sure we are in that fifth round draw.