SteveMc Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Couldn't even get a game for Portsmouth ffs. Was about to say this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Christ, I forgot all about that one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Portsmouth literally couldn't afford to play him as they would have to pay Watford for his appearances iirc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samag Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Well done to him, seemed to have taken his chance ,and moved ahead of Taylor.. Lets hope he can keep improving and prove a few people including me wrong... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Chuffed for Williamson. I think we all got to the point this time last year when we felt a new CB was needed but he's come out of the shadows incredibly well in the last 6 weeks. It keeps Taylor out of the team as well which is always good. Anyone who thinks 'Tayls' is the answer needs their head checking. He is the common denominator in 10 years of defensive ineptitude (Champ season apart) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Portsmouth literally couldn't afford to play him as they would have to pay Watford for his appearances iirc. thatsthejoke.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Was posted elsewhere, but evidently since promotion we've had 32 clean sheets, Williamson has been in the team for 22 of them, maybe he's not the abject weak link everyone thinks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 TBH, the time is coming where we'll have to admit that he's not that bad. A new CB is still needed mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 That doesn't give a definitive picture though considering Williamson plays more matches by virtue of Taylor being a crock. Clean sheets are also a result of how the whole team is set up including the cover the midfielders offer to the CBs. Not taking away his recent good performances of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 He's still fucking wank, man. Credit where it's due been decent the last 2 matches but it doesn't change anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 His deficiencies usually come to the fore in games like the next couple when using the ball well and concentration are usually the key factors rather than holding position and defending stoutly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 always had him as a half decent defender when being babysat. Babysat by whom? He's always been the boss alongside whoever he's played with. Don't really rate Williamson but he's always been the leader, from his very first game against Palace when he was technically on loan. Didn't we sign him out-right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 His deficiencies usually come to the fore in games like the next couple when using the ball well and concentration are usually the key factors rather than holding position and defending stoutly. I think he is benefitting from having a competent footballer on both sides of him now, as well as Cabaye and Tiote playing better. He hasn't even had to hoof it much the last few weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 He and Mapou are great together.... funny what a great partnership can do even if the individuals are not top class. Yep. The problem with he and Colo is a lack of pace but Mapou helps out greatly in that regard. Problem with Mapou & Colo is a lack of aerial/physical strength, Willo covers that. Any partnership with Saylor involved brain farts and Willo is a steady eddie type. I'd keep this CB pairing for the near future. Right now if we where to push any CB it would be Saylor not Willo. Love Willo's style of leadership too. I was one who wanted Saylor to start if everyone was fit. Not now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 His deficiencies usually come to the fore in games like the next couple when using the ball well and concentration are usually the key factors rather than holding position and defending stoutly. I think he is benefitting from having a competent footballer on both sides of him now, as well as Cabaye and Tiote playing better. He hasn't even had to hoof it much the last few weeks. True. He and Danny next to each other playing launch the hot potato Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Shrewd move by me to put him in my fantasy team on friday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 We should get Michael Buffer to announce his name before each game! Really impressed with Williamson this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Mike has turned it around lately, very impressive work. He's easily ahead of Taylor for me and I guess Pardew has a nice dilemma for Norwich. Well done Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 He's still fucking wank, man. Credit where it's due been decent the last 2 matches but it doesn't change anything. I'm 'fraid so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Squad player that we can happily rely on for a few games here and there. Extended runs in the team will expose him. Problem is he's not supposed to be replaced by Coloccini or Taylor, but someone more physical than Colo and less injury prone than Taylor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 He's still fucking wank, man. Credit where it's due been decent the last 2 matches but it doesn't change anything. I'm 'fraid so. Not so sure. I've been the biggest Mike hater going but you can't discount the fact that he could improve and/or work well with a new complimentary partner. Nobody would say he's suddenly great, but we might have to admit he's not as crap as we thought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 He's still fucking wank, man. Credit where it's due been decent the last 2 matches but it doesn't change anything. I'm 'fraid so. Not so sure. I've been the biggest Mike hater going but you can't discount the fact that he could improve and/or work well with a new complimentary partner. Nobody would say he's suddenly great, but we might have to admit he's not as crap as we thought. No, I think I'll stick to my original opinion of the player. Thanks, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 He's still fucking wank, man. Credit where it's due been decent the last 2 matches but it doesn't change anything. I'm 'fraid so. Not so sure. I've been the biggest Mike hater going but you can't discount the fact that he could improve and/or work well with a new complimentary partner. Nobody would say he's suddenly great, but we might have to admit he's not as crap as we thought. No, I think I'll stick to my original opinion of the player. Thanks, though. Knock yourself out mate, just discussing it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Was posted elsewhere, but evidently since promotion we've had 32 clean sheets, Williamson has been in the team for 22 of them, maybe he's not the abject weak link everyone thinks. He was shot away, totally lacking confidence and overplayed towards the end of last season. Rest of the time he's been a reliable stand in central defender and very good pro. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Every time I see this thread title I read it in my head in this voice http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=KyXxio0aoCc#t=11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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