Supporters of Newcastle United have been reacting to the news that Jack Colback and Jamie Sterry have been released by the club.
According to Chronicle Live, the two players have left the Toon but with the best wishes of Steve Bruce.
The Newcastle manager said: “I feel for Jack a little bit and I wish him the best of luck. He’s gone through a tough time.
“He took a horrible injury which he’s over, I hope he gets on with his career – and Jamie – and they find a career for themselves.
“They are good pros and I wish them well.”
The report was then shared to social media by @NUFC360, which left lots of supporters airing their responses to the news of the two players’ release.
Jamie Sterry and Jack Colback have officially been released by #NUFC. Steve Bruce has wished them well for the rest of their careers. [Chronicle]
— NUFC360 (@NUFC360) June 23, 2020
FINALLY
— VT Zeph (Jack) (@JustZephh_26) June 23, 2020
THIS IS CANS
— Alex W (@WesterosMagpie) June 23, 2020
As stated in Chronicle Live’s report, the duo had trained with the club’s first team this season, however, neither were give squad numbers at the beginning of the campaign.
Sterry is league 1 quality and Colback Championship at a push its about time we start clearing the dead wood.
— Cyttorak (@smoking_buckets) June 23, 2020
Super news ??
— Paul Sutcliffe (@PaulSutcliffe80) June 23, 2020
Best NUFC related news I could have hoped for.
— Tom Heron (@TomHeron_) June 23, 2020
Colback made 102 appearances during his time at St. James’ Park in which he was able to bag five goals and ten assists (per Transfermarkt).
Sterry, however, made just eight first-team appearances for the Toon in which he neither scored nor assisted (per Transfermarkt).
So, it seemed that the majority of fans were glad to see the back of the duo.
Are you pleased that the club has released the two players?Yes, not good enough
No, should have stayed
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Colback picked money over his career, he was happy to sit in the reserves collecting 50-60k a week. He will be lucky to get a league one club now.
— Angel ? (@AngelNUFC) June 23, 2020
About time they were stealing a wage
— Nathan_mcp (@nathanpoafb) June 23, 2020
Others looked to defend the players, though.
There’s a lot of hatred towards Colback which I just don’t understand. People forget he had 2-3 good years at the club and #nufc fans were calling for him to get England recognition. He’s got on with his training & honoured his Contract which the club decided to give him.
— Kevin Nichol (@Kevin_Nichol) June 23, 2020
Shame about Sterry – admittedly only saw him play in a couple of pre-season friendlies, but thought he looked promising. Suppose he’s 24 now, and hasn’t really kicked on.
— Stephen Pearson (@Stephearson) June 23, 2020
However, as can be seen in most of the responses from the St. James’ Park faithful, they were pleased to see that the two players had been released by the club.