This Player Could Become Very Important To Newcastle

7:46 pm, Monday, September 10th, 2012 by Ed Harrison · 138 Comments

One player at Newcastle who may be thrust into the action at Everton next Monday night is 6’4″ center-back Mike Williamson, since it seems very unlikely that Newcastle captain Fab Coloccini will make that game, after being injured in South America while training with the Argentine squad.

Mike Williamson – in action at St. James’ Park against Atromitos

Mike has only played in two of the five games Newcastle have played so far, and they were both against Atromitos in the Europa League qualifying tie.

And of course that’s the very first taste of European action that Mike has had, having worked his way up from the lower leagues and now played 75 times for Newcastle United, since he joined us from Portsmouth in January of 2010 for a measly £1M, and he has been a solid performer for the Magpies since then – certainly he’s been another excellent buy.

Mike will probably play in Europe in most of the six games through the end of this year, but he may also be needed in the Premier League, depending on who Alan Pardew prefers to partner Steven Taylor in central defense, between Mike and the versatile James Perch.

This is what Mike said on the Newcastle web-site today:

“It was an interesting draw.” “There’s some good places to go and the main thing I took from it is progression. I’ve been looking at where we can get the results from and how we can progress on to the next stage of the competition, and I believe it’s set up well for us.

“Our trip to Greece gave us a taster of what the Europa League will entail. I personally enjoyed it, but it was also tough going, playing in the heat and humidity and then having a quick turnaround before your next Premier League game.”

“The squad are looking forward to it though. It is going to be an adventure and an experience and something that we can all look back on fondly at the end of our careers.” “It’s very different to the Premier League. The competitive edge, the fans – it all adds to the atmosphere and I loved that.”

“Hopefully in the group stage it will be more of the same, if not even more competitive. Everyone is going to want to progress.”

Mike can still do a good job for Newcastle this season at the back, although he may take a few game sin the Premier League to get acclimatized to things.

But as he showed last December when he was rushed back to replace the injured Steven Taylor Mike is more than capable of playing solidly at the back in Newcastle’s colors.

We often think Mike is under-rated at Newcastle, but with Fabricio being out probably for a number of weeks – just how long has still to come from the Newcastle medics, Mike has the chance to get some significant playing time for Newcastle, and he becomes a very important player over the next several weeks.

We think Mike can get the job done for Newcastle – we hope Mike can get the job done for Newcastle.

What do you think?

Comments welcome.

You can also reach Ed at admin@nufcblog.com

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Tags: Europa League · European Competition · Mike Williamson · Newcastle News · Premier League

138 responses so far ↓

1 thebionicMAG // Sep 10, 2012 at 7:49 PM

When they didn’t buy the cover we clearly needed we all knew this was going to happen and we are not even 4 games into the premiership.
2 thebionicMAG // Sep 10, 2012 at 7:51 PM

Dont get me wrong I wasn’t expecting big money transfers just decent strengthening in the areas that needed attention. Clearly we failed. I cant see us beating Everton.
3 only the crest i trust // Sep 10, 2012 at 7:53 PM

Ibiza toon i dont mean to be hasty but get some mates get a sociable hobby other than cyber world infact get a life
4 rivettCatcher // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:05 PM

CENTRE BACKS!!!

Aaaargh, this will be our Achilles heal this year… again.

Williamson is awesome in the air (although Fellani will be a good match up), but on the floor he cannot deal with speed or guile.

Has anyone noticed how quiet it is on here post transfer window… and now the school holidays have finished

Here’s hoping Good steps up ASAP.

HWTL!
5 jawballsaswallwell // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:05 PM

Yes, can’t see us pulling up any trees if we end up going with Willo for any extended periods. Decent player, but all the same and if Simmo comes back and Willo is still in the side, starts to look a bit like Groundhog day.
6 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Ahhh…..I see it was worthy of two threads…

Only the crest I trust….I thank you for your concern. I do in fact have a life, one which I quite enjoy. My work keeps me by a computer for long periods of time and I choose to keep an eye on the blog, I hope this isn’t a big problem for you. Once again, thanks for the concern.
7 Kyo // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Fellaini is going to roll us up into his afro then he’s going to smoke his afro.

Can’t see us getting anything out of that game.
8 G // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:14 PM

only the crest I trust @ post 3. Bit harsh? Dunno what the history is but that’s bullying there in my book.
9 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:16 PM

On topic….Whilst he is frustrating to watch in the oppositions box and can be known for the odd blunder, he is an alright CB who can step in when needed and it looks like he is. So, let’s all just get behind the lad.

Rivett….Have you seen anything of Good? He seems to be rated quite highly, interested to hear views if anyone has seen him play.
10 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:22 PM

G…Thanks, appreciate the back-up. Not sure it counts as bullying though as I really couldn’t care less what OTCIT thinks about my personal life. Seems a tad sad to come on a football blog and make one comment about another poster yet nothing about football. Oh wait, maybe that’s one of those hobby things it mentioned?!?
11 only the crest i trust // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:30 PM

Ibiza i been on blog for Quite some time like i say i wasnt meaning to be hasty but in reality you must get sick of the bullshit you write half your comments indicate that you no you write anything you think so like i say get a hobby get out there theres a whole world or are you going to say again i work all day behind the desk give over your just sad.. So go on get your little family together you have built up on here and try to belittle me i couldnt give a toss i said what i had to say .. End of peace enjoy ibiza indoors
12 jawballsaswallwell // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:31 PM

Good is 19 or 20 coming out of a first albeit promising season for a slightly above average A league side. To put that into some sort of perspective, a side that would have little hope of staying up in the Championship. I don’t expect to see too much of him in or around the 1st team this season.

Of course it probably goes without saying I’ve been wrong many times about all things up to now.
13 Pushy Pardew // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:32 PM

Ibiza
You know Ian Toon is right you are the conductor of the orchestra. You have such impeccable manners. The silly get a life comment to you was dealt with by taking the guy off at the knees without him noticing. I wonder if Toon is really writing a book hes certainly getting a lot of material. Or maybe a fly on the wall documentary on the lines of the forthcoming Liverpool one. I am told Rodgers doesnt come out of it very well. I am off out.
14 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:34 PM

Only the crest…..I really don’t need the assistance of anyone on here to justify my posts, nor myself as a person. In fact, I really don’t need to justify myself to you at all.

I know you’ll pick this up as a pathetic dig, but can I suggest one of your hobbies is grammar and punctuation. In fact, words in general as you seem to have a real lack of understanding.

Anyway, have a good night out there in the real world. Tell me, do people still laugh out there? Oh how I miss the laughter. xx
15 FatmanJoe // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:35 PM

Nice article thanks ed. Williamson doesn’t get the credit he deserves. Think he’ll be a big plus for us, rarely gets injured and despite the odd error is very harshly judged in my opinion.

Although I did say the same about Simpson and he got injured about twenty minutes later. So if a story comes up in the next twenty minutes saying Williamson is injured I’m really sorry.
16 MagpiesFlyHigh // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:37 PM

I have the perfect solution for Willo the shirt tugger.
Make him wear mittens !
17 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:37 PM

Pushy…..It always amazes me how people take anything too seriously on here. It’s a blog, a virtual world if you will, how can anything hurt anyone? Madness.

I have seen the adverts for the Liverpool mocumentary and Rodgers looked a right fool from the brief bit I saw….I suppose that isn’t hard at the reigns of the biggest joke of English football for the past 2 years.

Have a good one.
18 pbNcl // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:37 PM

I’ve seen a few people come on here and attack ibiza in these last few days. Can people not contribute to the actual blog like instead of trying to mock a regular. Which normally don’t work cos ibiza is actually probably a lot more witty, which I’m guessing is why people are attacking him. I wouldn’t worry ibiza mate your well respected on here and those that spit the venom tend to come and go. Ibiza clearly has a life as he’s a funny guy, and people that feel the need to attack seem like the one’s deviod of any love. And love is life people, love is life

Is it still doom season on here or are we excited again yet haha?
19 ToonDownSouth // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Ah, I see ‘only the crest i trust’ is back to abuse random posters. Just what the blog needed.

Sorry you had to take the hit this time Ibiza It’s brilliant. Go online, write a mean comment, and leave feeling satisfied with a days work. And HE is suggesting YOU get a life? My word, how do you brush things like that off so nonchalantly? You’re truly a better man than I.
20 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:39 PM

MFH….Just chop his hands off. He’s had enough warnings, time to take action.

Fatman….From the general feeling towards Williamson, I would think you would be deemed a hero. I on the other hand will never forgive you and also think he is judged completely unfairly.
21 pbNcl // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:40 PM

Kapow!

Is it gonna be on normal telly tomorrow night anybody know?
22 pbNcl // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:42 PM

I like williamson but if perch is fit he gets the nod from me like. Stick bigi in the middle and were cush
23 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Oh good….I see my Ibizatoon signal is in working order. Belittle him my family!!!!

Thanks guys, I really wont lose too much sleep over it.

pbNcl…..Love is all you need…oh and a CB, FB and a ST. Other than that, just love. Oh wait, paid sponsorship also. Then just love. Love, love, love

TDS….So…I’m just random?
24 ToonDownSouth // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:44 PM

I think Perch far better replicates Coloccini’s role in the side. His anticipation’s good, he passes well, and he’s poor in the air
25 FatmanJoe // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:45 PM

I’m going to watch it. Getting my first England cap. Havent been excited about England since shearer retired but strangely looking forward to it.

Yeah some of the hatred towards our players is awful – wishing injuries on our own. But then complaining about the lack of transfers coz our squad is thin. Go figure!
26 jawballsaswallwell // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:45 PM

Willo has come on a ton, since we signed him and that’s great for him and us, but he certainly isn’t above criticism. The shirt tugging stuff in the box, foe example, – losing game, they’ve gotta stop that.
27 ToonDownSouth // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:46 PM

Ibiza

I just saw the bat signal and came running. I’m not sure, are you random? Or did you start the abuse? If so, I take back my comment, tut, and shake my head in disappointment at you.
28 BelfastMagpie // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:47 PM

Ibiza (from last article)

Yes from now on I blame you for everything.

Every defeat,every injury is down to you.

Just everything in general,more or less.
29 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:49 PM

Jawball….Constructive criticism is fine, some people can’t quite grasp that concept however and that’s where we hit problems. The shirt tugging and using him as our target man for free kicks needs to be eradicated a.s.a.p.

Fatman….Getting your first England cap? To be honest, the last time I got excited about England was when Andy Carroll got called up.

As for wishing injuries on our own players – it is baffling to say the least, even without the fact the same people are concerned by the lack of depth issue. As you say, go figure!?!?
30 pbNcl // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:49 PM

Pardew out! Sell cisse! Kill simpson!!

Bah. Doesn’t feel like fun all that stuff, I’d rather buy a williamson shirt and shout I love shola ameobi in french
31 only the crest i trust // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:50 PM

Ibiza grammar and punctuation ,, your that pethetic you have to point that out bloody hell and then the sarcasm what a lad what a fan what a well loved blogger .. Reality a total tool who sits in his desk winging when other people are not writting comments so what does he do fill the page write any thing even when hes about to dine hahahahaha what a tit
32 wreker16 // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:50 PM

Nice piece ed, now watch the abuse come hurling in from all parts. Quick ed do another article and hope cheick the toastie doesn’t see the willo piece!!
33 MagpiesFlyHigh // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:51 PM

pbNcl

lot of sense in that comment…Willo with Tiote and Bigi in front of him could be good.

Ibiza

That is a totally disgraceful comment. Fancy suggesting we mutilate one of our own players by cutting his hands off Mittens will make Willo look cute, especially if they are fur lined.
34 only the crest i trust // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:51 PM

Tds take a hike
35 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:51 PM

Belfast….I can accept that, but with that, I must to be praised for everything that goes well. I get the feeling you wont agree mind

Tads….You said “to abuse random posters”, therefore am I random? Did I start the abuse? Ermmm…..I don’t think so, but as Belfast has quite rightly pointed out, I am at fault for everything, so I guess I’ll have to take this one on the chin
36 wreker16 // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:52 PM

OMG just saw cisse’s header! The lad clearly hasn’t lost it! Cisse = tank
37 pbNcl // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:53 PM

Who’s the mackem with a personality problem?

Cos you actually get the odd one who’s okay
38 jawballsaswallwell // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:55 PM

How long before we can get excited about Stevie Taylor’s 1st cap. Must be well on the cards this qualifying campaign.

He’d be f@#k@n great in an England shirt, all that body on the line, blood and guts stuff, don’t you think.
39 pbNcl // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:56 PM

only the crest i trust

You do realise your making yourself very unpopular very quickly. And I know popularity isn’t everything, but why the malice? Its not often people come on here and get disliked very quickly, but anybody who reads this is gonna think your a tosser. Bad day? Maybe your cush really, anything to say about football lad?
40 ToonDownSouth // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:56 PM

Take a hike. From the blog. Brilliant.

I’ve only ever seen you post on two seperate occasions – one to abuse myself, and one to abuse someone else. Have you ever actually posted anything remotely constructive? Because as much as we all really appreciate your contribution, it’s all a little needlessly aggressive isn’t it?

Where’s the love?
41 FatmanJoe // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:56 PM

Ibiza

Oh yea I forgot about wor andy. That got me mildly interested again. Still, feeling good about the game.. Going 3-0 England.

I take it there’s been some keyboard warriors on again? I trust you dealt with it Ibiza?!
42 Ian Toon // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:57 PM

Ibiza- I have to agree with Pushy your a class act – I prefer cool dude.
On the question of fantasy and reality it strikes me as futile to compare your life to others. You have no idea what anyone is all about. The sheer arrogance of the bloke to presume anything . Can I go without
any reference to football. To quote an American friend ” A real friend is one who walks in when others walk out”.
43 ToonDownSouth // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:57 PM

pbNcl

He’s a serial offender, so it’s not actually that quick
44 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:57 PM

Only the crest….Can I add smart ass to my repertoire then? I did predict you wouldn’t like the grammar police aspect to my post.

“Then the sarcasm” – Oh no, not sarcasm! Run for the hills people.

Honestly, I appreciate I seem an easy target for you, but for someone with such a rich and fulfilling life, why enter in to this discussion with me? Killing time until your wonderful life throws you it’s next exciting adventure?

P.S. I already ate. Pretty quick you will note. P.P.S. It was delicious
45 BelfastMagpie // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:57 PM

No f***** chance Ibiza.

Take a hike!
46 jesperfuglsang // Sep 10, 2012 at 8:58 PM

That was spooky…was still on the last thread and I was all alone …talking to myself (apparently )

Okay, so who is the new kid in class? Why is he so concerned about your personal life Ibiza?
47 pbNcl // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:00 PM

Made an omlette before, went to put some parsley in and tipped half the contents in. Still ate it. Very weird. Love food me. Almost as much as I love shola
48 ToonDownSouth // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:00 PM

Jesper

Where are you from? Norway or Denmark? And my sincerest apologies if it’s neither – I may have just pulled those out of my ass.
49 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:03 PM

Ian….I do spend a considerable amount of time on here, it is pointless saying I don’t. I suppose I could be making up the fact that I have a job and spend hours upon hours at my desk, I suppose you have to ask yourself if it matters or not. Clearly to our fellow toon fan it does. Says a lot more about him than I, so I can live with it

Jawball…Would love to see STaylor playing for England. If he can stay fit he surely has to be considered. The guy has the heart of a lion.

Fatman…..One or two warriors, yes
50 pbNcl // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:03 PM

Hahaha aaaaa man. Humour wins over spite hands down
51 jesperfuglsang // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:04 PM

TDS…Denmark
52 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:07 PM

Jesper…Don’t populate space talking to yourself…it’s soooo sad

As to your latter question, I’m not 100%, but I think I might have pulled? My mum always said when girls are mean it’s usually because they’re keen – time will tell I guess.

Belfast….I understand. Thank you for listening to me. You are a wonderful and compassionate man and I thank you for your time *tips hat as he shuffles off*
53 soundoid // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:07 PM

In other Football related news..

Jonas Gutierrez has been bitten by a radioactive spider and will return from the international break with super powers.
54 ToonDownSouth // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:08 PM

jesper

Ah, thought so. Pleased or not so pleased with the result the other day?
55 jesperfuglsang // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:11 PM

Ibiza…I know I hope I am not hugging all the bandwidth…lol

…anyway, besides the concern for your wellbeing what’s the topic?
56 Ian Toon // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:14 PM

Ibiza- What other people think of you is none of your business. It’s nice to be appreciated. Most of the criticism was based upon jealousy
and the fact that you have an undying happy spirit. That would have really annoyed the miserable git – some people can’t make peace with their past so it screws up their present life. I am going to be banned
for two non football messages. Oh I forgot your in charge.
57 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:14 PM

Jesper…Not sure there can be another subject. He has me slightly concerned *yawn*. So yes, new topic…..

MFH……Sorry, I missed your post somehow….Ok, we’ll give him a chance with mittens, but we need to see quick improvement or onto plan b.
58 jesperfuglsang // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:14 PM

TDS, since you ask I am always looking for a win, but had my concerns since we played a very young, inexperienced team yesterday, but they actually did great and I thought we deserved a win.

But that is football for you we do need to go to Bulgaria in October for a win though.

England playing tomorrow fancy a win?
59 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:15 PM

Ian…I’ll let you off this time…flattery get’s you everywhere in life

So come on people, we’ve been sidetracked….football…..
60 jesperfuglsang // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:17 PM

Ibiza…ohhh well that is probably for the best, you still have some homework to turn in anyway lol
61 jesperfuglsang // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:18 PM

Okay I got one…Marítimo anyone?

What Do We Know About Marítimo?
62 bollance // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:19 PM

I remember last season someone posting the win %age with Willo in the team and think it was around 60% mark which seems good?

But as everyone suggests against pace he stuggles.

For me our best defenders bar Colo have been Distan and Bassong. Both big strong fast using their pace to get out of trouble. Shame Distan wanted parity with Robert’s wages at the time, apparently.

I have only seen douglas play once and not convinced he is blessed with pace or the concentration needed to succeed in this league. Could be another bramble.

Maybe Good will get a few games this season but think he is being moulded into a left back role like Fegie last few seasons. A few games in cups.

The other option is Tav. An interesting post i read recently suggested most teams have small fast strikers in Prem (we will have one soon – Campbell). A smaller faster centre back might work?

People who slate Willo on here need to remember he is a squad player who for me has done well when called upon and accepts he is a squad player.

The rate the squad is developing i doubt there will be room for him in the future sadly.
63 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:19 PM

Jesper….Stop taking newsnow headlines

I know they’re in Portugal. Whose next?
64 ToonDownSouth // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:20 PM

jesper

Unless it’s the knockout round of a maor international tournament, I ALWAYS fancy an England win (;
65 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:22 PM

Bollance…Williamson played approximately half a season for us and we got 5th, so he can’t be that bad really. He’s not wonderful, but as you say, he’s a squad player and get’s on with it when asked.

Has anyone seen Good play?
66 jesperfuglsang // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:22 PM

Ibiza…I simply had nothing to add football-wise and you wanted to talk football so I panic lol
67 soundoid // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:22 PM

http://www.hotelmaritimoibiza.com/
68 jesperfuglsang // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Okay, what about this one; Lallana for England?
69 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Soundoid….Nice work.

Jesper….No need to panic….just…stay…calm
70 only the crest i trust // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Ibiza id like to applogise i was wrong and out of order
71 jesperfuglsang // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Are we going to Ibiza? or what’s up with that link?

…should I pack?
72 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:29 PM

Only the crest…It’s alright, I would have to care for an apology to be needed. However, I doubt there is anything sincere about your post.

Jesper…..I wish the game was on my doorstep
73 jesperfuglsang // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:30 PM

Denmark U21 won 3-0 against Northern Irland

Young Laudrup had two assists and scored one himself
74 soundoid // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Ibiza,

Thanks thought you would see the funny side.
75 pbNcl // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Its admirable to apologise tho, takes character
76 jesperfuglsang // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:34 PM

So no one wants to talk football?

Ibiza…Blue Van! What do you got? Hit me
77 MagpiesFlyHigh // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:36 PM

What’s all this blogger slagging going on ?

Glad I’m working flat out just now and don’t get to see threads till they’re long gone.

Toon fans are used to slagging off their least favourite players, some obsessively so – Indian (Shola), Kets, (Willo, Simmo)….now we seem to spend as much time slagging each other off.

THIS IS A VERY BAD THING SO STFU…. and lets get back to football and the odd bit of banter.

Peace out
78 pbNcl // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:39 PM

Don’t forget people willo was captain in europe recently so obviously pardew rates his professionalism. Can’t argue with pardew really, unless your a complete divot devoid of common sense
79 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:43 PM

pbNcl…Perhaps I’m judging people by my own actions, but I presumed sarcasm? Either than or a complete personality change in the past half hour. Either way, I’m not one for grudges and will discuss the toon with anyone willing.

Soundoid….So you’re telling me the hotel doesn’t have a team in the Europa League? FFS

MFH…..Wouldn’t that be nice. Take it easy

Jesper…Nothing new, but have been enjoying the 6 or so songs I’ve downloaded today. Will have to continue my education or should I say my re-education as I at least knew who they were. Have you seen them live?
80 soundoid // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:44 PM

It looks like Tiote and Perch could be back for the Everton game. So what would your team be?
81 jawballsaswallwell // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:45 PM

I’ve seen Good on TV a couple of times playing for Melbourne in the A league. He looked comfortable on the ball and solid and well positioned defensively. The A league is competitive but some levels beneath the premiership, he is expected here to develoip into a full international at Newcastle in the opinion of his old coach.
82 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:47 PM

Soundoid….Making allowances for Krul and Colo (I will go along with the doom forecast and then be pleasantly surprised).

————–Harper——————
Anita—Perch–STaylor–Santon
————Tiote—Guti————–
—-HBA——Cabaye—-Marv—-
—————-Ba or Cisse———-

What’s that I hear? Three points in the bag? Only joking, it will be a tough game, but we are certainly capable.
83 pbNcl // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:47 PM

I’m actually throwing it out there that the lad was genuinely apologising. I’m a canny kid but have crap days where I eat everybody, especially the happy one’s haha

But then I’m back, happy in my shola pajarmers
84 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:48 PM

jawball….I heard he’s highly rated over there or should I say under there?!?! Is he impressing in the reserves? Should we expect to anything of him this season or is he a year or two down the line?
85 ToonDownSouth // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:49 PM

I wouldn’t put any faith in ‘rumours’ about Colo being out for a month. There were rumours that Tiote would be out till christmas.
86 pbNcl // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:50 PM

If both fit. Play both tiote and perch anywhere. They will clatter a battleship them two. Terrifying
87 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:50 PM

pbNcl…As I said, that’s fine. I don’t mean to come across rude, but considering the comments, I would like to think it’s understandable. Either way, crest if it was genuine, feel free to join in or perhaps suggest a topic you feel worthy. So far we’ve had attacks and an apology but nothing on the football front.
88 soundoid // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Ibiza, thats actually a really good team.
89 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:53 PM

Soundoid…Not too shabby at all. You sound surprised. Is it my capability to put the team together of the fact we have enough players?
90 Ian Toon // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:54 PM

Ibiza
Bollance- In a 4-2-3-1 formation with Tiote and Anita comprising the
2 then Williamson would have an outlet for a short pass rather than struggling to move the ball aside for a punt upfield. The rest of his game is not that bad.
pbNcl- Williamson is the likely senior player- just as on the occasions
Shola is captain. Not a consideration. Personally I would play
Perch, Williamson and Saylor if Colo isn’t fit.
91 pbNcl // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:55 PM

With that team we got 3 points ibiza wor kid

Tough yes, but cometh the hour…..
92 jawballsaswallwell // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:55 PM

Additition to the previous scouting on Good. Would think it’s a long, long bow to imagine he’s going to be ready to step up successfully into the Newcastle first team anytime this season.

Willo would be a monster in the A league.
93 bollance // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:55 PM

When does the loan window close?

Cant see us loaning anyone without option to buy like HBA. Maybe we have a card up the sleave?

Who goes the other way? For me has to be Gosling. With a string of matches in the Championship he may cme back good because he has not quite cracked it yet here!
94 jesperfuglsang // Sep 10, 2012 at 9:55 PM

Ibiza…I gotta admit When I said Blue Van anyone early this morning I didn’t think anyone would reply

As I said it was probably outside most people’s comfort zone so you did surprise me.

Now I am just a bit disappointed that no one else bothered to contribute is that strange? lol

Yes, I have seen them 4 or 5 times I think Saw them two years ago here in Aarhus
95 Ian Toon // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:01 PM

Jaw- I saw Good at Berwick he played a strong game at both ends of pitch. Very assured generally and comfortable on the ball . The opposition was weak so you we need to watch him in a more competitive environment . He looks a great buy .
96 bollance // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:01 PM

For anyone one interested Murray vs Djokovic in US open final

http://www.thefirstrow.eu/watch/139989/1/watch-djokovic-vs-murray,-arthur-ashe-stadium.html

Hotting up at 5-4 to Djokovic in 1st set
97 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:03 PM

Jesper…I don’t think they’re really known in the UK (But I may be off – I didn’t even know Muse had a new single out). It just so happened they opened for Jet and they really impressed me. I got the album there and then. To be honest, they were better than Jet that night. Only downside was it was in Bournemouth…but I did win the tickets, so shouldn’t complain

Do you like The Black Keys?

Jawball….Thanks for the update. Be good to keep an eye of his progress (honestly, no pun intended).

Bollance…No idea good sir. I think Gosling will get games with us tbh. Cups and Europa should bring him on this season. May be a half season loan come January if it isn’t working.

Ian….Bollance, me or both? Who would you play RB? Perch with Willo in the middle? That would work for me, but where does that leave our bench? God help me, I have the illusion having Willo as a bench option is good

pbNcl….With Benny in the team our time is always there for the taking.
98 bollance // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:03 PM

5-5

Its no where near as good as watching NUFC but entertaining
99 jawballsaswallwell // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:03 PM

Good is one for the future, I’d say. He is not yet a full Australian international and in truth I don’t think anyone in this current Australian team would be considered good enough for Newcastle, with the exception of perhaps Holman of Villa.

Good hasn’t in the mix for a call up.
100 Ian Toon // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:04 PM

Jesper- I am not ignoring you I just feel I have nothing to offer. I have an early start so catch up with you. Watching the US open final.
101 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:05 PM

Sorry…not Bournemouth…Portsmouth…sh*thole…apologies if anyone is from there, but the place is no friend of mine…Bournemouth I like
102 only the crest i trust // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:06 PM

Any one else think weve seen the best of jonas although his graft and energy is still major factor i justbdont think he could top past few years .. I like bigi very energetic putsbhimself about very fit n good ballcontrol i think hes defenitely worthy of few starts hear and there ..
103 soundoid // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:09 PM

When you look at what our potential first 11 for the everton game is it’s not all doom and gloom now is it and still potential on the bench.
104 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:09 PM

Only the crest….I don’t think Jonas is going to get any better, that’s for sure. He still is a starter for me though. Bigi should definitely be getting some games this season, looks a cracking signing and could play a big part in our future. Seems a really down to earth kid too, which is refreshing these days.
105 Ian Toon // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:11 PM

Ibiza- I would want Anita at CM with Tiote so yes Perch would be right back. We will need to nullify them through the middle . Pardew needs to be more positive than in game at end of last season. Williamson ability in air will be needed. I’ll end on a football note.
106 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:12 PM

Ian…Ability in the air? Goodnight mate
107 jawballsaswallwell // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:12 PM

I feel as though Jonas is just entering his best years as a Newcastle player. He seems very well established almost entrenched, can handle a number of positions with genuine quality and is still only in his mid/late twenties. Big player for us, in my opinion.
108 bollance // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:16 PM

In the past the risk element used to be on signing players,

Viana – £8.5m
Luque – £11m
etc

It would appear in the transfer market we dont take risks when making purchases. The most we have paid on a player is £9m on one player and apparently MA was a bit nervous about it.

The risk that we take is now not signing players.

In the last transfer window we did not spend much. The only real outlay was on Anita, an international who can play several positions. Already proven to be another decent aquisition. The other all picked up for peanuts.

The risk is not signing a new ST – Ok so far.
RB – Not needed in my opinion as we have lots at club
CB – with Saylor injury proneness this is the big risk. So far it is not paying off with Colo unexpectedly out. But Perch was good against Spurs.

Pardew has to make do with the hand he is given. For me part of his skill set is getting the most out of what he has at his disposal.

Pardews ability means we can make these risks?
109 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:20 PM

Bollance….Things running too smoothly for you?

As with any club it is always down to the managers ability to get the best out of the players at his disposal. We could very easily have signed 3 players for the mentioned positions and they could get injured. Granted the more bodies you have in, the less chance of a problem. I think Pardew and the boys are up to the challenge, we wont know until May I suppose, but I have faith.
110 Spellcheck // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:22 PM

Any reliable FREE live streams for Murray match???
111 NUFC_LEAZES END // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:22 PM

You know that we’ve had a shite transfer window, when we get logs like this saying mike Williamson is going to be a very important player for us.
112 NUFC_LEAZES END // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:23 PM

@spellcheck

Bet 365 will have it on
113 Tsunki // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:25 PM

Well I read the whole postathon tonight and got psyched for some top-drawer and highbrow sarcasm and then everyone made up. No fair.

Perhaps I can just satisfy myself with just extinguishing the blog as I did last night?
114 jesperfuglsang // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:25 PM

Ian…no worries mate catch you in the morning!
115 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:25 PM

Right then…I am off to take up one of my hobbies….picking up someone from the airport Tongue in cheek crest, I promise.

Goodnight all, play nicely
116 jesperfuglsang // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:27 PM

Ibiza…is Portsmouth like Southampton’s ugly brother? lol
117 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:27 PM

Tsunki….Get a life mate, honestly
118 Tsunki // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:28 PM

Yay! I actually went and did it!
119 jawballsaswallwell // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:30 PM

I think Pardew definitely wanted one or two more in and was very disappointed when he didn’t get them, but will of course get on with it and you’d expect, will manage the situation well.

These injuries are to be expected, it’s likely to be an ongoing situation throughout the season. There is an element of fingers crossed going on at the club, and there is a big chance we’ll be caught out and I’m sure the brass are well aware of it.
120 jesperfuglsang // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:31 PM

Ibiza..I most admit I don’t know much about The Black Keys

They did play in Copenhagen a month ago, a friend of mine went to the concert and said it was really great

From what I have heard, I do like their blues and rock’n’roll sound. They do sometimes remind me of the White Stripes (and it is not just the name ) lol
121 Tsunki // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:43 PM

Its about this time nufc786 turns up to steal my thunder. Oh well. A life it is, then.
122 bollance // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:48 PM

Spanish Prince

I guess the point is we have a better squad then last season. I am certain about that so we start the season in a good position.

In my opinion, out of the 5 games we have played we have had one bad result. Villa at home. However, by all reports they played an excellent game to nullify our play and we scraped an undeserved draw.. better then a loss.

The doom mongerers are out in full force. Be patient lads, this team has proven many wrong and i beleive they will come good again with time.

Have faith and dont expect it to happen every time. We do not have a devine right in this league.
123 Big Pappa Cissé // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:54 PM

Mike “Quicksand” Williamson
124 MagpiesFlyHigh // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:56 PM

jesper

Portsmouth and Southampton are ugly sisters
125 jesperfuglsang // Sep 10, 2012 at 10:58 PM

MFH…Haha

…I haven’t been to either place so I don’t hope I am out of line by laughing
126 jesperfuglsang // Sep 10, 2012 at 11:00 PM

MFH…so what is the attraction if you are down south?

Brighton, Torquay, Plymouth or Bournemouth?
127 Spellcheck // Sep 10, 2012 at 11:14 PM

Unable 2get free stream of Live tennis match.Can anyone help???? Howay lads n Lasses
128 Sav // Sep 10, 2012 at 11:15 PM

Lets hope Willo gets off to a good start against the Toffees and doesn’t drop a rick in the first few plays. If he starts well, we might be ok and Cheick will make a big difference to our defence. Looking forward to seeing how Anita does at RB and now Cisse has broken his duck in the internationals perhaps we’ll surprise ourselves.
129 ilovetoon8788 // Sep 11, 2012 at 12:08 AM

Williamson moves slower than a tank. Mirallas will skin. Though he had a few decent games for us last season. He cost us plenty of goals as well. Expect that to continue if he starts.
130 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Sep 11, 2012 at 12:13 AM

Jesper….Just returned…Yes, a lot like the white stripes, especially their early stuff (the black keys).

Bollance….I’m confident we’ll have a good season. Might not be spectacular from start to finish, but as long as they put in a good fight I’ll be happy.

Anyway, good night toonland, sweet dreams
131 Brutooon // Sep 11, 2012 at 1:17 AM

Williamson is an OK player. just average. he consistently gave 5/10 every match.

Good Backup player however despite his HEIGHT, he never won much in the Air !!!
132 cyprus // Sep 11, 2012 at 7:25 AM

Took a quick look at past posts…
a) People abusing and arguing for the sake of arguing? Sad.
b) Someone mentioned Bassong as our best CB?! Why not throw in Titus as well?
c) Good that the unwarranted dislike of Williamson hasn’t raised its ugly head. Both he and Simpson were part of the team that promoted us and took us to fifth, true.
d) Players, give your all in the Europa, please. Saying we’re not going to win it anyway is so defeatist.
e) Where’s that Beattie poster? Where’s Indian Magpie?
133 Ian Toon // Sep 11, 2012 at 7:43 AM

Ibiza- @ 35. Didn’t you mean TDS.!! Strange because I thought the
otcit was TADS. Maybe you just made a mistake like I did some weeks ago. You only said it once. The whole thing I thought bogus and contrived. Have a good day- I am out of here.
134 Ian Toon // Sep 11, 2012 at 7:44 AM

Ibiza- maybe contrived to divert attention- from football what else could I mean!!
135 wreker16 // Sep 11, 2012 at 7:46 AM

Cyprus

Beattie is no longer a blogger. Tragically, he left as we didn’t sign any first teamers bar Anita.
136 jesperfuglsang // Sep 11, 2012 at 8:10 AM

Morning lads…It’s a brand new day and a great day to improve yourself

Ian…sorry you ran out so quickly last nite so didn’t get a chance to reply. Have a great day and keep your great mood mate talk to you later!

Ibiza…I was long gone when you returned Regarding the Black Keys, I know a few track from their latest album El Camino, Lonely Boy was in East Bound and Down and I really like Gold on the Ceiling

Brothers, was that their breakthrough album? Tighten Up has been played a lot here in DK

Can you recommend three tracks I should listen to?
137 Rotonda heights // Sep 11, 2012 at 8:22 AM

Crest,

Just on the grammar and punctuation
pethetic has an a not an e after the p
winging has an H after the w
writting only has one t
any thing is all one word

My work here is done!
138 Lynxie // Sep 11, 2012 at 9:32 AM

Rotonda Heights @137:

LMAO. Quality.The punctuation police hahahah
Give him / her some homework…………