I've Got Curly Hair Too: Meet Newcastle's 'Female Coloccini'

By Phil Forster Location: Newcastle
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She plays for Newcastle United Women's FC and shares the trademark, tousled locks with a certain male player.

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Midfielder and Lebanese international Myriam Neaimeh is recognised around town - not for her footballing stardom, but because she has a beautiful mop of curly hair that Geordies think looks just like Coloccini.

But while Coloccini earns a Premier League salary, Myriam has to pay for the pleasure of pulling on the famous black and white stripes, earning a living as a researcher for the Transport Operations Group at Newcastle University.

Myriam is a trailblazer for women's football

Myriam is a trailblazer for women's football

Speaking about her resemblance to Coloccini, the 27-year-old said: "A few people started to call me the name during games, but now even when I go around town people start to shout his name at me.

"I love pulling the Newcastle shirt on and everyone back home was really pleased when they found out I had signed."

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