Park Life 70 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 The more I see of him, the more I like him. Did well tonight against one of the most dangerous attacks in Europe (bar a sub-par Rooney). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 5034 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I agree. A couple of dodgy clearances, but looked very good otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 6310 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Yeah, looked solid. A pretty slow set of central defenders though... will probably be dropped when Campbell's fit anyway, even if he continues to play well which is quite unfortunate for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 He did ok. Not great at times but is getting better. Alot better than Perch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 87 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 as i stated on the official match thread, he often bailed his more celebrated partner out. the best of the 4 defenders we had on the pitch last night. doesn't appear to have an ego, just gets on and plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackbleep 0 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Not a bad Premiership bow. He'll get better with experience. Certainly got Colccini out of the shit in the first half (typical old Colo wasn't it?). Had a mare of a moment late on with that clearance from the box though - should have buried that in the crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 20106 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 big willy was definitely the pick of our defenders bar the odd dodgy clearance. it was alarming to see colo and enrique to revert to type but hopefully it was just the occasion of playing at old trafford. they looked a lot more assured last season. i don't think we're going to be able to get away with playing our way out of trouble from the back this year. some of enrique's short passes around our own penalty box were suicidal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 5034 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 We shouldnt be scared to put it into touch in games like this. The last goal was a lovely cross and finish but Enrique was caught fannying on with the ball in his corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 The player Taylor would like to be tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldstott 0 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 it was alarming to see colo and enrique to revert to type but hopefully it was just the occasion of playing at old trafford. they looked a lot more assured last season. i don't think we're going to be able to get away with playing our way out of trouble from the back this year. some of enrique's short passes around our own penalty box were suicidal. I didn't think either of them were that bad tbh and they'll rarely face such a terrifying front line. But both need to realise that they can't play their way out of trouble/take liberties, like they did last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 12866 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Willamson/Campbell is a decent defensive pairing IMO. Not the quickest like but their reading of the game should make up for it a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Willamson/Campbell is a decent defensive pairing IMO. Not the quickest like but their reading of the game should make up for it a bit. 3 / 5 at the back might suit us away from home too. Would certainly suit Coloccini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 The more I see of him, the more I like him. Did well tonight against one of the most dangerous attacks in Europe (bar a sub-par Rooney). yes I agree. One or two dodgy moments, but he is steady with no frills about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Williamsons performance was about the only positive that could be taken from last nights game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob toonpants 3642 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Willamson/Campbell is a decent defensive pairing IMO. Not the quickest like but their reading of the game should make up for it a bit. 3 / 5 at the back might suit us away from home too. Would certainly suit Coloccini. Collocini in front of back four instead of Smith maybe. He couldnt do a worse job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Willamson/Campbell is a decent defensive pairing IMO. Not the quickest like but their reading of the game should make up for it a bit. 3 / 5 at the back might suit us away from home too. Would certainly suit Coloccini. Collocini in front of back four instead of Smith maybe. He couldnt do a worse job It might suit Nolan better too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I've always liked the look of Williamson being solid and unspectatcular, just good at the job and hoped he could take that into the prem. Early to judge but i think he will and as people have said he bailed others out last night. Enrique and Colo just need to remember we're not in the championship anymore and if you fanny about or take risks the top players will punish you and they'll be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 20106 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I've always liked the look of Williamson being solid and unspectatcular, just good at the job and hoped he could take that into the prem. Early to judge but i think he will and as people have said he bailed others out last night. Enrique and Colo just need to remember we're not in the championship anymore and if you fanny about or take risks the top players will punish you and they'll be ok. surprised you haven't reacted to three at the back suggestion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I've always liked the look of Williamson being solid and unspectatcular, just good at the job and hoped he could take that into the prem. Early to judge but i think he will and as people have said he bailed others out last night. Enrique and Colo just need to remember we're not in the championship anymore and if you fanny about or take risks the top players will punish you and they'll be ok. surprised you haven't reacted to three at the back suggestion I'm sure Colo, Campbell and Williamson would be a decent combo as a 3 and Enrique and Perch capable of getting up and down, but i still think we'd end up a mess as always playing that system. Sir Bobby was a great manager and everytime he did it were were a complete shambles from 1 to 11, so i don't imagine Hughton storming the prem with it! It worked that one time under Big Al away to Stoke because he knew they'd be humping the ball into the box in the air from iopen play, set pieces and throw ins for 90 mins and he wanted more aerial protection, so as an occasional tactic for very particular situations, maybe, but otherwise, no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 I've always liked the look of Williamson being solid and unspectatcular, just good at the job and hoped he could take that into the prem. Early to judge but i think he will and as people have said he bailed others out last night. Enrique and Colo just need to remember we're not in the championship anymore and if you fanny about or take risks the top players will punish you and they'll be ok. surprised you haven't reacted to three at the back suggestion OOo Errrr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 CHRIS Hughton reckons Mike Williamson and James Perch passed their first Premier League test with flying colours – but has warned both there will be no let-up as Newcastle United strive for top flight safety. Both were top flight debutants at Old Trafford as Newcastle suffered opening night defeat to Manchester United but Williamson, who didn’t play a game for Portsmouth last season, impressed with a resolute display alongside Fabricio Coloccini. Things were tougher for Perch as he made his bow at right-back but Hughton saw enough to feel confident sending them out against Aston Villa’s flying wingers. “I was pleased with both of them – particularly Mike. They were up against pretty much the best around and they did well," he said. “It was a tough one for both of them at Manchester United when they were up against Wayne Rooney, Nani and Dimitar Berbatov but I thought they equipped themselves as well as they could on a tough night. “Mike made the one mistake which he got away with but other than that I thought he was very comfortable against some great players. The likes of Rooney, Berbatov – their movement is superb and it's a tough night for any defender, especially one making his debut in the Premier League. “I have no worries about Mike. He is a good player, a good trainer and he only wants to get better. He is the sort of player who takes things in and he will have learned from Monday. I think that both of them will only get better for the experience." Hughton’s charges were back in training yesterday for the Villa clash and the boss will use the run-up to Sunday’s game to remind them that there is no room for error in the top flight. Although still smarting from the Manchester United defeat, he believes the foundations for a successful survival fight are in place. “The disappointment of losing hasn't gone away,” he said. “We don't like to lose any games but the reality is that we always knew it was going to be tough. There will be plenty of clubs beaten at Old Trafford this season and the season starts again for us on Sunday. “For 33 minutes the performance was everything that I wanted from us. We limited them to a few chances and probably had the best chance, to be honest. “But I was really disappointed with the timing of the goals. To lose the goal, the most important thing was to get to half-time without conceding another one but we did. “I think we have to make sure we don't switch off at crucial times like that in future games and that is what I will reminding the players of before the Aston Villa game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon_Man 0 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Perch was shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asprilla 96 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Perch passed his test? what fucking match was he watching?? Perch was shite. I'm sure Hughton doesn't think Perch played any better than anyone else. It's called being a manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 He's just trying to give the lad a confidence boost, like Asprilla says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Exactly. Really not sure why people take such offence to a manager complimenting a player in public regardless of whether he deserves it or not. Criticising indvidual players is for the dressing room and the training ground. You criticise a player in public and you create tension, it's happened before and it's never good for the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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