From Torquay, Wycombe and Portmouth to Newcastle, Watford and Wolves, Mike Williamson’s playing career was a great one.
Playing alongside some of the country’s top talents, and some international ones as well, his list of playing partners is glittering, with plenty to mention.
The MK Dons head coach was interviewed by All Things Business recently, and he was asked to list his all-time team-mates XI, with a former MK Dons manager making the cut.
5. Left-back - Jose Enrique
While Williamson also gave a shout-out to Jonas Gutierrez (left), it was the Enrique, who went on to play for Liverpool too, who would get his left-back spot | Getty Images
6. Midfield - Nicky Butt
Hugely experienced midfielder and former England international Nicky Butt helped Newcastle win the Championship in 2009/10 with Williamson in defence | Getty Images
7. Midfield - Cheick Tiote
"What a guy," said Williamson. "You were desperate to have him on your team in training because he would just eat you! His warm-ups were more intense than most people's training sessions. He was a machine." | Arsenal FC via Getty Images
8. Midfield - Johann Cabaye
"His passing range, and he had an edge about him too. He's a simple one. He kept everything ticking, and made everything look easy." | Getty Images