Mowen Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Simpson in the middle with Colo with Santon and Taylor at full backs would be a better option I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Simpson in the middle with Colo with Santon and Taylor at full backs would be a better option I reckon. Not a bad shout actually. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Simpson in the middle with Colo with Santon and Taylor at full backs would be a better option I reckon. That's what I would go for as well. Taylor at RB though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 In the squad for tomorrow's reserves game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchie Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Simpson in the middle with Colo with Santon and Taylor at full backs would be a better option I reckon. In the squad for tomorrow's reserves game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Got 45 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Lee Ryder @lee_ryder Lee Ryder #nufc I think the plan was always for Williamson to play first half only, but looked a bit rusty after so long out, not sure if Sat too soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Not surprising really. Won't play saturday I expect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Shouldn't be rushed back under any circumstances. Although if Pardew does throw him straight back into it then Swansea at home is about as good as it gets for a returning game. Particularly if Coloccini and Tiote start too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Williamson declares himself fit after making long-awaited comeback By MILES STARFORTH Published on Wednesday 14 December 2011 12:43 MIKE Williamson’s declared himself fit for Saturday’s home game against Swansea City. The defender made his comeback for Newcastle United’s reserves yesterday. And Williamson – who played 45 minutes in yesterday afternoon’s 1-1 draw against Bolton Wanderers – feels he’s ready to return to Premier League action after a long absence through injury. Pardew looks to get fit-again Williamson back up to speed Newcastle has seen his defensive options hit by injury, and Fabricio Coloccini is battling to be fit to face Swansea. In their absence at Carrow Road last weekend, Pardew partnered James Perch with right-back Danny Simpson in central defence. Pardew will now have to decide whether Williamson is ready for a first-team return. For his part, Williamson is ready and willing to play and ease United’s defensive crisis. “From my point of view, I’m fit for selection,” Williamson told the Gazette. “I feel like my ankle and knee are OK. I’ve had a couple of training sessions and that 45 minutes under my belt. “It’s down to the manager – I’m just happy to be back. The opportunity’s there – I’ll do my best when I get a chance.” Williamson suffered ankle and knee injuries in Carling Cup tie away to Scunthorpe United in late August. “At the time it was quite painful – it was my ankle and knee,” said the 28-year-old. “I didn’t realise the length of time I’d be out, but I had the scan and I was in a protective boot for eight weeks in the end. “The physio team told me the length. It has been frustrating, but I’m just glad to have that behind me, and I want to get as fit as I can. “You have ups and downs in any career, and injuries are part and parcel of this profession.” The conditions at United’s training ground, which was battered by rain and wind, were testing for Williamson – who was handed the captain’s armband – and his colleagues. They took the lead through teenage striker Dan Taylor, who headed a Samuel Adjei cross home early in the game, but Bolton claimed a point through a close-range Michael O’Halloran goal six minutes from time. Williamson said: “It was good – I got 45 minutes under the my belt, and that was always going to be the exercise. “I came off at half time, and it was nice to be back and have the boots back on. “I reminded me of my school days – it was windy and rainy conditions – but it was good to get outside.” Meanwhile, Newcastle have denied a report they have had a £2.5m bid for West Ham United defender James Tomkins turned down. NEWCASTLE UNITED: Elliot, Henderson, Ferguson, Abeid (Edmundsson, 46), Williamson (Streete, 46), Kadar, Richardson, Inman, D Taylor, Vuckic, Adjei (Storey, 88). Though the Swansea game may be too soon imo. Like I've said before, the WBA game is more realistic like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest axel Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Hope Pardew agrees there, it'd be a massive boost. And he's seemed a pretty decent capture for what was likely a very low fee to Pompey. Able at this level and no bother off the pitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Really hope he is fit enough to start, would be a massive boost to have him and Colo both back. Confident of a win if Colo is back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 The question is, is a rusty Williamson better than Perch? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Williamson shouldn't be rushed. Simpson and Santon should keep their places. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 IF Colo is fit, i would stick Williamson on the bench IF Colo is out, i would stick Williamson straight in. Santon Simpson Colo Raylor or Santon Simpson Williamson Raylor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 IF Colo is fit, i would stick Williamson on the bench IF Colo is out, i would stick Williamson straight in. Santon Simpson Colo Raylor or Santon Simpson Williamson Raylor Agreed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 The question is, is a rusty Williamson better than Perch? A rusty dildo is better than perch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Colo and Williamson would be an absolutely great defensive solution compared with what we had against Norwich. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I'd take a rusty Williamson to start at home to Swansea, but not an injury prone Williamson. If he's still on the brink, I wouldn't risk him. If he's fit but a little rusty, I'd go for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Think we have to manage his recovery on its own terms, if he's ready he's ready, or not, regardless of other injuries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I'd take a rusty Williamson to start at home to Swansea, but not an injury prone Williamson. If he's still on the brink, I wouldn't risk him. If he's fit but a little rusty, I'd go for it. Profanisaurus? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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