U’S fans have hijacked Twitter to hail cult hero George Elokobi.
The hulking centre half notched a rare goal – a 25-yard curling effort – to move Colchester United back into the play-off spots and secure a 1-0 win over Wycombe Wanderers on Tuesday night.
And now fans have taken to social media to celebrate Big George with some alternative but funny facts.
Elokobi’s return to the team late last year sparked a fantastic run of form for the U’s and the popular defender has taken to celebrating victories with the fans, even playing the fan’s drum at the Weston Homes Community Stadium.
Here are a few of our favourite #Elokobifacts courtesy of Twitter:
"George doesn't dial the wrong number. You answered the wrong phone." - @mowgs78
George doesn't dial the wrong number. You answered the wrong phone. #Elokobifacts
— Ian (@mowgs78) February 21, 2017
"Once a cobra bit George Elokobi's' leg. After five days of excruciating pain, the cobra died" - @tommy12leggett
@BenFryer
— Tommy (@tommy12leggett) February 21, 2017
"Once a cobra bit George Elokobi's' leg.
After five days of excruciating pain, the cobra died"#ElokobiFacts
"Only bloke to pull off a wheelie on a unicycle #elokobifacts"
@Jewkezz @georgeelokobi only bloke to pull off a wheelie on a unicycle #elokobifacts
— Richard Wild (@mrwildyman) November 19, 2016
"George Elokobi can cut through a knife using hot butter." - @BSeaColU
George Elokobi can cut through a knife using hot butter #ElokobiFacts #ColU @georgeelokobi
— Luke. (@BseaColU) February 21, 2017
"George Elokobi is never late. Everyone else is early." - @cufc_will
George Elokobi is never late. Everyone else is early #Elokobifacts
— Will Cooper (@cufc_will) February 22, 2017
"When @georgeelokobi works out he doesn't get stronger, the machine does." - @Greigy_
When @georgeelokobi works out he doesn't get stronger, the machine does. #ElokobiFacts
— Harry (@Greigy_) February 22, 2017
"@georgeelokobi can build a snowman out of rain." -@JBmoobs
@georgeelokobi can build a snowman out of rain. #Elokobifacts
— ʝøиåτħáñ βяöŵň (@JBmoobs) February 23, 2017
"When @georgeelokobi goes sea swimming, they put the sharks in a cage." - @BSeaColU
When @georgeelokobi goes sea swimming, they put the sharks in a cage #ElokobiFacts #ColU
— Luke. (@BseaColU) February 22, 2017
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