Mike Williamson (now unemployed)

[ponsaelius]

He'll be on low wages, with not too many assurances in terms of starting places.

 

Good news.

[Minhosa]

It's a lengthy contract but I can't see him being on much more than £30,000 a week. There'll no doubt be a good deal of interest in him from his showings so far, makes sense really to protect the interests of the club.

 

He'll be on nowhere near that imho.

[lovejoy]

good news.

[Canuck]

Sure the reported fee was more around £1 million. Which is a total steal tbh.

 

For someone who couldn't get a game for Portsmouth? Wake up.

You really are clued out.

 

How can you expect to be taken seriously when you know so little.

 

Unless you are a WUM - in which case, well done.

 

I know loads.

 

I know you got me! 

[Canuck]

You really should work the "couldn't get a game for Pompey" into a song.

 

Tried to get a game for Pompey

and they said No, No, No

[LooneyToonArmy]

3 or 4 years would have been sufficient but fairly happy we have him here longer. A decent steady defender/backup.

[Decky]

I dont understand these kind of contracts being given to players who, if we wanted to keep them, we could. 3 years seems more reasonable.

[Guest ObiChrisKenobi]

You really should work the "couldn't get a game for Pompey" into a song.

 

Tried to get a game for Pompey

and they said No, No, No

 

[Yorkie]

Good news and perfect length tbh. Good centre-backs are still doing alright at 32, and i think he'll improve. Bit of a late bloomer really, Williamson.

[JH]

Good news and perfect length tbh. Good centre-backs are still doing alright at 32, and i think he'll improve. Bit of a late bloomer really, Williamson.

 

 

Agree.

 

Not sure why people think we should only contract him til 30 or 31.

 

 

For the wages that he's likely to be on, what is the real difference between a couple of years? It's not like we've just contracted Smith to a 5 year deal at 50k a week.

[Decky]

I just think if he isnt a key player, like Carroll, Tiote or Ben Arfa, then theres no need for a long contract like that. He could well fall down the pecking order here, even as close as right now if Campbell and Taylor play well. Of course Campbell is off at the end of the season but we will probably sign another couple of centre backs in the next year or 2.  If he falls down the pecking order he could well be in a position where he isnt or is barely getting a game. If that did happen and we couldnt find a buyer for him then he is stuck here for ages and isnt even playing. Of course there are a lot of "ifs" there, but thats why a 3 year deal is better imo. If in 2 and a half years he is playing regularly then fair enough, extend his contract, if he isnt playing then he can move on.

 

Ultimately though, it really doesnt matter

[QBG]

Both extensions fit the Ashley mould. Build the team around (young in Ranger's case) cheap, English players. Ranger is in only 19 and has plenty of time to improve, Williamson is 26 so we get him for his prime years. They will each be on reasonable contract and with the way football is going at the minute they are smart moves.

[Ronaldo]

Williamson is 27.

[QBG]

Fair enough still should be entering his prime.

[Guest Mantis]

No complaints here

[Dr.Spaceman]

Williamson is good enough for us like.  Really like the guy and hope he becomes an important player for us over those 5 years.

[Ronaldo]

He does come across very well on the pitch and in interviews. He certainly seems very happy to be where he's at.

[Dave]

Good news. Same with Ranger.

[Dave]

Oh, and... Someone update the thread titles ffs!!1

[Guest BooBoo]

Pleasing news.

[Wullie]

[Dave]

Thanks.

[Cajun]

Good player, good news.

[midds]

Decent player but 5 and a half years is a long contract. He's looked ok so far and hopefully he'll get better but I'd like to think we'll be upgrading in every position over the next couple of years and doubt whether Williamson will be satisfied with a role of squad player. We'll see.

[Dokko]

Decent player but 5 and a half years is a long contract. He's looked ok so far and hopefully he'll get better but I'd like to think we'll be upgrading in every position over the next couple of years and doubt whether Williamson will be satisfied with a role of squad player. We'll see.

 

If we can recycle Williamson out of the door in 3 seasons I'd be well happy with our squad...I say 3 not 5 as we'd obviously be looking to sell the player and not just give him away, and that's what those 2 extra years should be thought of in this scenario; contract to sell.