Tino - Don't You Just Love Him!

Last updated : 27 June 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor

The report claims: "Asprilla is facing charges relating to illegal possession of weapons and criminal damage, which he denies.

"Tino is in trouble after being accused of opening fire on a privately run security checkpoint in April. The checkpoint was struck by 29 bullets."

Tino made 50 starts for the Toon between 1996 and 1998, and 12 substitute appearances, scoring 18 goals.

He will long be remembered for his hat-trick against Barcelona in the Champions League, but was unjustly blamed (in certain circles) for costing United the Premier title in 1996 after the team was 12 points clear of Man U.

Signed from Italian club Parma, he was born in Tula Valle in Colombia and was a Colombian international.

Returned to Parma when he left Newcastle and there was a period when he almost joined Darlington!

Darlo chairman George Reynoulds tried to turn a blind eye as Tino fondled a beautiful young lady as they sat in the directors room. When Reynould's wife appeared, and she is a lot younger than the Darlo chairman, Tino asked him if he "had a big cock?"

I know Reymoulds well ... and that is the ONLY time I have seen his jaw drop!