He told them to stay on the north side of the river.
VOA: special.2009.02.19
The last time Wilkinson had run out in Newcastle colours was May 2003, when he helped his sidestay in the Premiership with a 26-22 victory over Saracens.
But it could have been even worse for the Toffees as a Wigan side, who stay third-from-bottom, produced a performance full of graft that might have sneaked them a win with more composure in front of goal when presented with two rare opportunities late on.
Ledley and Stokes both had efforts blocked in an almighty scramble within the United area as the home side desperately tried to stay in the game before half-time.