Name: Colin Campbell McKechnie Veitch
Nickname: 'The Renaissance Man of St James'
Country:
EnglandClub: Newcastle United
Position: ★DMF, CMF, SB, CB, SS, WF, CF
Side: RF/RS
Age: 24-30 years (22/05/1881)
Height: 172 cm
Weight: 79 kg
Attack: 76
Defence: 75
Balance: 82
Stamina: 85
Top Speed: 75
Acceleration: 72
Response: 80
Agility: 73
Dribble Accuracy: 78
Dribble Speed: 72
Short Pass Accuracy: 87
Short Pass Speed: 71
Long Pass Accuracy: 92
Long Pass Speed: 73
Shot Accuracy: 75
Shot Power: 80
Shot Technique: 76
Free Kick Accuracy: 69
Curling: 70
Header: 75
Jump: 79
Technique: 87
Aggression: 78
Mentality: 83
Goalkeeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 94
Injury Tolerance: A
Condition: 6
Weak Foot Accuracy: 5
Weak Foot Frequency: 5
Consistency: 7
Growth type: Standard/Lasting
CARDS:
P06 – Pinpoint Pass
P07 – Early Cross
P18 – Talisman
S02 – Passer
S08 – Slide Tackle
SPECIAL ABILITIES: Tactical Dribble - Playmaking - Passing - Centre - Side - Penalties - Sliding
Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Balanced
Colin Campbell McKechnie Veitch (22 May 1881) was an all-round maestro playing in the early 20th century for Newcastle United. He was so versatile that he appeared in every outfield position for the club, apart from left-back and left-wing. Despite his renowned versatility, he preferred to direct operations from the half-line, and central midfield in particular. His supberb ball control was considered as one of the best of his time, however he was a team player who mastered the midfield with the passing game rather than engaging any fancy dribbling skills. His passing skills was really good, especially his legendary pin-point pass, which can make up for his lack of paces. His tactics shape the quick-passing team approach that should be now regarded as 'modern football'. Besides, he was also credited for the creation of United's renowned offside tactics, along with Bill McCracken, Peter William and later Frank Hudspeth.
'Newcastle United Cult Hereos' wrote:
His pin-point passing was lengendary, his control masterful, and one supporter, E.B. Boyd, hailed him as "the best trapper of a ball I have ever seen", in a letter to the Newcastle Journal after Veitch's playing days had ended.
the Journal's report in 'Newcastle United Cult Hereos' wrote:
Cool and watchful, he collected and placed the ball to the bewilderment of his antagonists, who marvelled at his steadiness and accuracy in feeding his forwards.
the Journal's report in 'Newcastle United Cult Hereos' wrote:
...if slow in his paces, Veitch placed the ball cleverly
Saturday evening Football Edition in 'Newcastle United Cult Hereos' wrote:
His tackling and sprints were continually the means of the home forwards being placed in positions of advantage
the Journal's match report in 'Newcastle United Cult Hereos' wrote:
He was a fine support to both the fowards and the backs.
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