Steven Taylor

[StoneColdStephenIreland 74]

Imagine the way some people would be going on if he'd been putting in the performances Williamson has in his last few games...

He hasnt got the mentality to just do a job defensively. He'd much rather clatter someone or take a risk instead of just concentrating on doing his job

[BigWalrus 0]

He's a decent centre back, capable of some very good football. His horrendous record with niggling injuries means he looks unlikely to have a long enough uninterrupted spell in the side to build any real form.

 

I thought he might have grown out of his reckless decision making phase, but if anything he's got worse. His performance in the battering we got off Liverpool at home last season is about as bad I've seen.

[ewerk 31195]

 

From Sky Sports on Sunday, comments from agent Willie McKay, regarding his client Steven Taylor:

 

"Steven is now fully fit, but he is frustrated not to be playing as that is what he loves doing. He has not been involved for the last six games and of course it is frustrating.

 

"Steven fully understands that the team have been on a good winning run and the manager does not want to change a winning team.

 

"Joe Kinnear has promised Steven a new deal in January and he could be made available for loan if he is not going to be playing for Newcastle."

 

27 year-old Taylor was transfer-listed early in the 2010/11 season, signing a five and a half year extension to his deal in December 2010 expiring in 2016.

 

[Holden McGroin 6783]

Willo and Colo just seems to work. They dont really have any pace between them so i'd expect Yanga (who I think will come good) to take over at some point.

[Park Life 71]

Get rid.

[Ayatollah Hermione 14047]

By April, he'll be putting transfer requests in like the last time he was dropped.

[Tooj 17]

It would be daft to sell him as then we'd need to buy another two central defenders. I see Yanga-Mbiwa as the long-term replacement for Coloccini so somebody to fill in for Yanga-Mbiwa then somebody to replace Taylor/upgrade on Williamson.

 

I don't rate Taylor at all but we'd need to sort that out first.

[Tooj 17]

Willo and Colo just seems to work. They dont really have any pace between them so i'd expect Yanga (who I think will come good) to take over at some point.

 

I think Yanga-Mbiwa/Williamson works best due to Yanga-Mbiwa's pace.

[Happy Face 29]

It would be daft to sell him as then we'd need to buy another two central defenders. I see Yanga-Mbiwa as the long-term replacement for Coloccini so somebody to fill in for Yanga-Mbiwa then somebody to replace Taylor/upgrade on Williamson.

 

I don't rate Taylor at all but we'd need to sort that out first.

 

That's spot on...but the divvy won't sit happily on the bench to be called on when we're short.

 

Sees himself as a future England captain rather than the Mike Williamson cover he really is.

[StoneColdStephenIreland 74]

If he concentrated on doing his job and just defending then he might still be in the team but he tries to play up to this "Geordie Lad" persona on the pitch and in the media which pisses is off. Slapping elbows on people, dancing infront of the opposition keeper and slating Mackems isn't what he should be concentrating on. He should be looking to win games and keep a clean sheet above anything else. That's why Williamson is better than him, he doesn't mess about, he knows himself he's limited, like we all do, but he doesnt do anything stupid either.

[Park Life 71]

Yeah Williamson is much chunkier and more focused now and you can see him shouting at others. Been really impressed the way he's knuckled down after being out of the side for a while.

[trophyshy 7084]

Could do a job for the mackems.

[Tooj 17]

Yeah Williamson is much chunkier and more focused now and you can see him shouting at others. Been really impressed the way he's knuckled down after being out of the side for a while.

 

Williamson has always been one for barking orders at others though, remember being impressed by that aspect of his game when we were in the Championship.

 

Taylor's pointing has always seemed for show or to cover his own errors. I remember him doing it once to Beye and Beye looked at him as if thinking "who the fuck does this kid think he is?"

[Tom 14013]

It used to annoy the fuck out of me watching Williamson shouting out orders whilst making mistakes himself

 

Reminds me a guy I used to play football with. He'd always be shouting at me to mark the best lad on the pitch whilst doing nowt himself.

[Holden McGroin 6783]

I think Willo is a good organiser and his positional sense is very good too. He is just a bit slow and his very uncomfortable on the ball.

 

When Lambert was Norwich manager he just told Grant Holt to stand next to Colo when we gained possession. The ball just went to Willo each time and he had to bring the ball out. The crowd were on his back by about 25 minutes. Really simple, yet effective tactics. It didnt stop us winning the game though! Ha.

[hostile_statue 0]

A couple of good performances and Willo is the new Beckenbauer. Edited December 16, 2013 by hostile_statue

[desmondTUTU 0]

championship level defender.

[Holden McGroin 6783]

Dont forget those two as a pair helped us get to 5th in the league a couple of years ago. It just seems to get us results when they play together. I agree he is limited though. Seems like a nice bloke and gives 100%.

[jonasjuice 0]

When he was young I'd hoped he'd end up an international quality rock who due to his ties with the city would be extremely loyal. Hmm.

[Kevin Carr's Gloves 3964]

When he was young I'd hoped he'd end up an international quality cock who due to his ties with the city would be extremely unloyal. Hmm.

 

You were right there then.

[Howmanheyman 33829]

He'll end up at Birmingham or somewhere like that.

[Howay 12496]

I always hoped he would come good but tbh he's never really improved a great deal. He has also been picking up bad injuries the last few seasons, he has to understand if you spend 3 month you're going to have a rough time holding down a spot. He should pack in moaning and fight for a place but tbh it seems like he's just going to twist on and moan and slip down the pecking order.

I agree with Tooj mind we're really in no place to be selling him especially with the colo stuff. He's probably just trying to get an improved contract.

[Park Life 71]

I always hoped he would come good but tbh he's never really improved a great deal. He has also been picking up bad injuries the last few seasons, he has to understand if you spend 3 month you're going to have a rough time holding down a spot. He should pack in moaning and fight for a place but tbh it seems like he's just going to twist on and moan and slip down the pecking order.

I agree with Tooj mind we're really in no place to be selling him especially with the colo stuff. He's probably just trying to get an improved contract.

It's strange to say it but looking at Yanga (who already looks way ahead of him) the future doesn't look so good for Taylor. I wouldn't sell him unless he starts playing up...Get another youngun in next summer as cover.

[desmondTUTU 0]

I always hoped he would come good but tbh he's never really improved a great deal. He has also been picking up bad injuries the last few seasons, he has to understand if you spend 3 month you're going to have a rough time holding down a spot. He should pack in moaning and fight for a place but tbh it seems like he's just going to twist on and moan and slip down the pecking order.

I agree with Tooj mind we're really in no place to be selling him especially with the colo stuff. He's probably just trying to get an improved contract.

 

an improved contract?

 

his current deal runs until 2016 and he does not deserve one.

[Howay 12496]

The story has a quote from willie McKay saying kinnear is offering one in January. Not saying he deserves one in any way shape or form, just reckon it's what he's angling for.