Pardew Suggests Williamson's Injury Is In His Head

Last updated : 26 August 2011 By Footy Mad - Editor

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Mike Williamson

Pardew suggested Williamson didn't know if the injury was his knee or his foot, and questioned his performance, which he described as "rusty".

Alan Pardew: "I'm not sure what his injury is at the moment because he claimed it was his knee, but he's now wearing a (protective) boot.

"It sums up the start of the campaign for him. He's had injuries and a bitty pre-season.

"He played 20 minutes looked rusty and then got injured.

"It's now just going to be about getting some work into him now and getting him right physically and mentally."