Pardew supposedly told ALL players in the summer: "anybody who wanted to leave had the opportunity."
Mike Williamson: “It is tough when you are not playing because as a professional that is all you want to do.“So it was a matter of biding my time and remaining positive.“The manager made it clear on the first day of pre-season there would be competition for places, and anybody who wanted to leave had the opportunity.“I always felt if I worked hard then I would be ready when I had my opportunity and I always believed that opportunity would arise.“It came in difficult circumstances at Everton, but we have done well collectively ever since.“Every time I have the opportunity to play, I pride myself on clean sheets and defending first.“It is no-nonsense stuff from me.“I will always give 100% and do everything I can to stop the opposition and then give the ball to the creative players and let them do their jobs."
Source: Newcastle United Mad
Source: FOOTYMAD
