Keegan Hails The New Asprilla!

Last updated : 25 March 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor


Keegan: "Oba is capable of doing spectacular things, he's got pace and he frightens people.

"He gives us something we have not got and is a totally different player to anyone at the club and is almost a one-off in the world.

"He does things that excite you so much, he can score fantastic goals and for a small guy he has got a good leap."

1996/98 F.H.H.Asprilla 50/12 18
Tino will long be remembered for his hat-trick against Barcelona in the Champions League, but unjustly blamed for costing United the Premier title in 1996 after the team was 12 points clear of Man U at one stage. Signed from Parma. Born in Tula Valle in Colombia. Colombian international. Returned to Parma when he left Newcastle and there was a period when he almost joined Darlington, but spoilt his chances when he asked Darlo chairman George Reynoulds if he "had a big cock?" Yes, he was a character.