Wil Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Developing into a rather brilliant story this. Must have always been aware he's no great footballing defender, but he has really grasped a last chance of making it with a big club and applied himself with wholehearted concentration. Puts his body in the way time and again and, most of all, has stood up and taken responsibility for the whole back line. In his best ever form, and against some top strikers. Long may it continue. You're Mike Williamson aren't you. No, but I actually wouldn't mind being him at the moment! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Must have discovered the secret to defending in his shed at the end of the garden. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I didn't think he was spectacular today. Just steady as he has been in every appearance this season. Amazingly, the other United did not put much direct pressure on our centrebacks at all during the match. Unsure if this says more about Newcastle or Manchester. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Good performance. Got beat on the ground few times but that will always happen to someone his size and mobility. Bossing it in the air. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Any idea what the record is for sirst team appearances as an outfield player with no goals to their name? Presume he's surpassed Alan Smith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Any idea what the record is for sirst team appearances as an outfield player with no goals to their name? Presume he's surpassed Alan Smith got to be frank clark till breaking his duck, must've been about 400games at the time, even that was in the league cup. don't think he scored a league goal for us in 450 or so games for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Before my time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Mags Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Iron Mike Williamson That is all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Outstanding since back in the team, ever since that Everton match he has been playing well above his natural/perceived level and is hoofing the ball a lot less. Playing with Debuchy/Mbiwa on right as opposed to Simpson seems to help mask some of his issues. The defence complement each other well at the moment. Can't say any way back for Taylor as long as players stay fit as Mbiwa is coming on great as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 In the last 3 games I've seen him absolutely bollock Colo, Santon and Krul. I love his contribution in that sense. This is probably one of his biggest contributions. No doubt he's the leader in the back 5. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest H09 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I watched the game on German TV! the commentator called him Michael Willo Williamson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest antz1uk Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 has football developed that much where every CH needs to be a footballing defender? tony adams used to get slated for being a donkey in his early years but he was a hell of a defender, now im not saying hes anywhere near that level but the year arsenal won the league tony adams was outstanding. his communication is up there with the best ive seen in recent years here and thats something we have always been lacking Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 You just need to be a fairly well rounded athlete and read the game well naturally. You can learn to tackle etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Form of his life. Never saw it coming, but he's a fucking rock lately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Iron Mike, Iron Mike, Iron-Iron Mike, You'll never beat him in a fight, Iron-Iron Mike! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Even for you, man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Per Mertesacker is a good example of why you can be an excellent defender so long as you play to your strengths and minimise your weaknesses being exploited. There's no reason that Williamson can't do that. He's not tremendously talented, but as a defender you know exactly what you're getting with him 9 times out of 10. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishMagpie Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Player of the season so far? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Player of the season so far? Gouff for me like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Debuchy or Gouff imo! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Gouffran, comfortably. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Debuchy for me like. or that Remy bloke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 That bit of extra security at the heart of our defence has been crucial. When he came on at half-time at Everton, our season turned around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 That guy who's scoring the majority of our goals has done alright, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 That guy who's scoring the majority of our goals has done alright, like. I think you may be on to something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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