Darth Crooks Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Need the others back. He is what he is. Hard-working emergency cover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I don't know what to make of Williamson now. He's come in from the abyss and has done a solid enough job for two and a half games and this is from a player who clearly has limitations as a footballer. We all know he has a mistake in him but you can't knock him for his professionalism and his decent performances of late. One theory I've had in the past is that Williamson does well in a team which is also doing well (ie, a team whose head doesn't drop when things go wrong) and it seems to be happening once again. As it stands, I think he's an assured starter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 At least he has clear attributes I guess. You know that you're buying strength in the air, simplicity with terrible ball skills and a tendency to hoof it. Thought he had a good game today overall. Spot on Ian. Playing far more games than he ever should have done last season and ended up totally shot of confidence. He's a good pro and a decent 4th choice CD, just a shame he could well be the first, indeed only, choice CD going into the derby. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 He's a shouter and organizer - watch him whenever they have the ball he's holding his position and barking orders to his fellow CB to hold the line, move up, etc. He's essential to us right now, crazy enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Glad to hear he's being appreciated Reasonable CB when he's not overwrought/burnt out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 He's an honest footballer, so to speak. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Did nothing wrong for me, one of his best games especially positionally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
basjen Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Thought he played well but really needed to not allow Moses some space which led to their 2nd I agree, but that is what you would expect and why he should never be more than our 4th choice. Too slow and no agility, his center of gravity is just above Leazes End. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 He's a shouter and organizer - watch him whenever they have the ball he's holding his position and barking orders to his fellow CB to hold the line, move up, etc. He's essential to us right now, crazy enough. Yup, mentioned this two weeks ago. This is the main thing that's missing for me when it's Colo and MYM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I just don't understand why a player like Colo - who's probably played in 500+ games at a good level and started in a World Cup QF, and has the armband - doesn't have the inclination to organise those around him like Williamson does. It's certainly not a language thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I just don't understand why a player like Colo - who's probably played in 500+ games at a good level and started in a World Cup QF, and has the armband - doesn't have the inclination to organise those around him like Williamson does. It's certainly not a language thing. Some players just have it Ron, i used to shout and organise all the time when i played. Yet the superb CB who i played next to, never said a word. Just how we're made i suppose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Mags Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Iron Mike would echo everyone today, thought he did well, is very vocal, an organiser and loves a header (which is a pretty essential skill for a CB) but lacks badly in distribution so is fond of a hoof. Well done today kido Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Another excellent game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 right safe to say he's been our best performing cb this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Massive performance from Iron Mike, hope he can keep this form up for as long as possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Big Mike; so proud of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 We must be getting close to his quota of good games. Normally when he gets a long run in the team he turns to shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 He plays great with Mapou and vice versa.... they suit each other perfectly, if only Williamson was more of an athlete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 We must be getting close to his quota of good games. Normally when he gets a long run in the team he turns to shit. That's what I'm worried about. Was excellent today though, long may it continue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 CBs will always have an easier day when they've got 4 midfielders in front of them giving them protection. Wouldn't read much into this at all, all of our CBs over the years have looked decent when up against Mourinho's Chelsea. Fair play to him, though I'm not looking forward to seeing Coloccini back alongside him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Williamson will only got exposed during counter attack. when we play more aggressive football he will have great trouble. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Williamson will only got exposed during counter attack. when we play more aggressive football he will have great trouble. see thats where Williamson with MYM works better than our other pairings since MYM has the pace to cover him if he gets exposed compared to Colo who has none and Saylor whos always broken and mental Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I would keep them together for now, dropping Mapou is unnecessary and will just harm his development. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 CBs will always have an easier day when they've got 4 midfielders in front of them giving them protection. Wouldn't read much into this at all, all of our CBs over the years have looked decent when up against Mourinho's Chelsea. Fair play to him, though I'm not looking forward to seeing Coloccini back alongside him. You never just outright praise a player you don't rate do you, it's always backhanded Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 CBs will always have an easier day when they've got 4 midfielders in front of them giving them protection. Wouldn't read much into this at all, all of our CBs over the years have looked decent when up against Mourinho's Chelsea. Fair play to him, though I'm not looking forward to seeing Coloccini back alongside him. You never just outright praise a player you don't rate do you, it's always backhanded Only Leon Best and Dan Gosling are worthy of that treatment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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