Williamson woe for Magpies

Williamson woe for Magpies

Published May. 5, 2011 3:15 p.m. ET

The former Portsmouth player, who has lined up alongside Fabricio Coloccini at the heart of the Magpies' rearguard for much of the campaign, was due to undergo surgery this afternoon. A club statement said: "Newcastle United can confirm that defender Mike Williamson broke a bone in his forearm during training this morning. "He will be having an operation this afternoon and will be out for the rest of the season."

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