Source: Northern_Echo
New boy feels at home
MIKE WILLIAMSON could have been fretting over his future as a Premier League footballer next week, instead he hopes take in the North- East's sights after a perfect[LNB] move to Newcastle United.[LNB] Just hours after Portsmouth learned they are likely to know their fate on March 1 after the accounting company charged with compiling a statement of the club's affairs did so on Wednesday, Williamson helped his new club back to the top of the Championship.[LNB] At this stage, with the club he was sold by last month propping up the top-flight, it looks inevitable that Newcastle will swap places with Pompey in the top tier of the English game this summer.[LNB] And while Williamson might be saddened by the developments at Fratton Park, where he struggled to make an impact after a summer switch from Watford, he is excited about his own future.[LNB] The 26-year-old might be only four matches into the latest leg of his career on Tyneside, but he has already realised life at St James' Park is a little bit different to the goings on at the south coast club this season.[LNB] There might have been problems with egos in the Magpies dressing room in the past, but Williamson claims that is no longer the case.[LNB] Coming into a team that is doing really well can be difficult sometimes but I have settled in well, said Williamson, who was solid in the 4-1 win over Coventry on Wednesday night.[LNB] The boys have been fantastic to me personally, just like they have when I have played on the pitch, it's been easy. We had the blip against Derby but it's been very good.[LNB] There might have been suggestions about the dressing room in the past, but if people used to say it was difficult for new players to settle in then it is definitely not the case this season.[LNB] I could not have found it easier. I'm a million miles away from where I was geographically, but the boys have all been top lads. I could not be happier.[LNB] Williamson has moved into an apartment in Newcastle, but because of the demands of the Championship he has found it difficult to take in some of the sights around the city and the area.[LNB] The postponement of next Tuesday's trip to Reading, however, has given the centre- back a window of opportunity to have a look around.[LNB] I am still finding my way,[LNB] he said. The people up here are really nice and warm towards me. I haven't had chance to go and have a good look yet, there's been no sightseeing because the games have been coming thick and fast.[LNB] It will be nice when I can, but at the moment it's about putting your feet up when you can. We have a Saturday to Saturday week coming up and then I might try to get out and see a few things. It's been about recovery since I arrived. Getting your legs and body right for the next game before going again.[LNB] Williamson's steady display against Coventry mean he retains his place alongside Fabricio Coloccini at the heart of the defence when Preston travel to Newcastle tomorrow.[LNB] Williamson is confident promotion will be achieved, but he insists Newcastle's own worst enemy could be complacency after climbing back to the top of the Championship.[LNB] Some of the talent we have here is unbelievable,[LNB] said Williamson, who was playing for Wycombe, Doncaster and Torquay before moving to Watford in 2005.[LNB] Going forward we have incredible pace and we look a threat up front. We also have goals from everywhere, which is the key because everyone has to chip in.[LNB] We can't afford to be complacent.[LNB] Winning breeds complacency and that's the biggest problem which we have to guard against.[LNB] That's what teams who move ahead are faced with.[LNB] I'm confident we can guard against it.[LNB] Newcastle will not be able to recall any of their injured players for the match with Preston.[LNB] Jose Enrique is the nearest to full fitness and he could be available for the trip to Watford in eight days.[LNB]
