10 Things We Learned From Newcastle Vs Southampton

7. It Wouldn't Have Been The Worst Thing If Mike Williamson Played

Newcastle United wouldn't have conceded the first goal if Mike Williamson had played. For all of the centre-back's faults, of which he has far too many, he does stick his considerable bonce on more balls that come his way in defensive situations than not. Therefore, even though milk turns quicker than he does at times, he would have been able to back pedal and deal with the ball. Even though Chancel Mbemba proved he has a very impressive leap on him during the game, his lack of height cost him as he was seemingly only a matter of inches away from dealing with the looping cross that Graziano Pelle powerfully headed home. There's a good four inches difference between Willo and Newcastle's new centre-half... four inches that ultimately proved to be the difference between one point and three...