AJ

[allblackcitizen]

A lot of speculation that AJ could be on his way with Sunderland, Newcastle and even the Scum reportedly interested. Not surprising given that he hasn't made the England squad (although I'd have him in there in front of Downing every day of the week).

Personally I hope we keep him, although that's not a view that I know will be necessarily shared.

 

[kunaguero10]

he's gone but 100% won't be to the rags

 

[Kompany is King]

If he goes and I expect he will as he should be playing more than he does I would want to see us get at least £10m and maybe a % or any increased sale.

 

[Davs 19]

he's gone but 100% won't be to the rags

That would definitely mean a proven upgrade coming in. Not sure who that would be...Any ideas ?

 

[Akira]

Not making the England squad has probably made up the decision for him.

 

[BlueCityfan]

He is our only real winger, yet he couldn't make the bench against QPR. Just shows how much trust Mancini has in him (none).
You can't have a player the manager only trusts against bottom sides taking a spot in the 25 man squad. When we will be going for the CL and PL.

 

[kunaguero10]

we should get good money, i'd like to think £15m if downing was £20m (johnson will be less cos we aren't desperate to keep him), but i hope we don't just let him go on loan (it seems like that is all we do) - who is the last player we sold? for decent money and not a fringe player?

i can think of boateng but before that? robinho?

 

[greasedupdeafguy]

If we sign bale in certain matches we could play with a formation like this, I can see this really helping johnson as all the wide play wouldn't have to come from him meaning he wouldn't get marked out as much he does at the moment.

 

[birchvillablue]

If we sign bale in certain matches we could play with a formation like this, I can see this really helping johnson as all the wide play wouldn't have to come from him meaning he wouldn't get marked out as much he does at the moment.

Seriously, no Silva?

 

[Davs 19]

If we sign bale in certain matches we could play with a formation like this, I can see this really helping johnson as all the wide play wouldn't have to come from him meaning he wouldn't get marked out as much he does at the moment.

Problem is Nige and Dzeko may well be gone. Just don 't think Jonno is good enough for anything like regular starts where we're trying to go.

 

[greasedupdeafguy]

If we sign bale in certain matches we could play with a formation like this, I can see this really helping johnson as all the wide play wouldn't have to come from him meaning he wouldn't get marked out as much he does at the moment.

Seriously, no Silva?

Could put him behind the strikers and take out de jong or play 4-5-1 but silva cant play every game so we could play this way when he needs a rest or off form. The formation at present I cant see johnson doing much, when he plays for england who play a 4-4-2 his performances are much better.

 

[BertTrautmann'sParachute]

Not making the England squad has probably made up the decision for him.

The reason he isn't in the England squad is because the manager is a complete fool.

 

[Any1aBlue]

If we sign bale in certain matches we could play with a formation like this, I can see this really helping johnson as all the wide play wouldn't have to come from him meaning he wouldn't get marked out as much he does at the moment.

Seriously, no Silva?

Are you seriously saying you'd trust Lescott and NDJ against Messi & co? Thats what we're looking at.
AJ doesnt track back (unlike Bale who does).

 

[Akira]

If we sign bale in certain matches we could play with a formation like this, I can see this really helping johnson as all the wide play wouldn't have to come from him meaning he wouldn't get marked out as much he does at the moment.

That has got to be the worst formation I have seen in awhile.

Do you even watch City? Do you know who our key players are?

 

[LoveCity]

The United rumour was started by CaughtOffside, the worst football site of them all.

Sunderland or Everton seems about right for his level where he will be a star. He could have been much better than he is but seemed to go from an exciting young winger with loads of tricks to a lethargic near mid-20s winger who even makeshift full-backs like Jack Colback dealt with easily.

To me he never seemed the same after his ankle injury in the 2010/2011 season and his lack of work ethic is shocking in a team where he isn't one of the big boys, yet you have much more valuable players working their arse off. Whenever he's started a game he's seemed largely anonymous, hugging the touchline and never looking for the ball, only waiting for it.

 

[greasedupdeafguy]

If we sign bale in certain matches we could play with a formation like this, I can see this really helping johnson as all the wide play wouldn't have to come from him meaning he wouldn't get marked out as much he does at the moment.

That has got to be the worst formation I have seen in awhile.

Do you even watch City? Do you know who our key players are?

Jesus christ, im not saying this will be our main formation as our 4-2-4 has been extremely successful but we need a plan B and I can a 4-4-2 formation really bringing out the best of johnson and dzeko.

 

[Marvin]

The United rumour was started by CaughtOffside, the worst football site of them all.

Sunderland or Everton seems about right for his level where he will be a star. He could have been much better than he is but seemed to go from an exciting young winger with loads of tricks to a lethargic near mid-20s winger who even makeshift full-backs like Jack Colback dealt with easily.

To me he never seemed the same after his ankle injury in the 2010/2011 season and his lack of work ethic is shocking in a team where he isn't one of the big boys, yet you have much more valuable players working their arse off. Whenever he's started a game he's seemed largely anonymous, hugging the touchline and never looking for the ball, only waiting for it.

Disagree with you strongly about AJ. He might not feature in every minute but if he starts he usually makes a significant impact in the game in terms of assists, or goals. Remember the AJ dribble to the North Stand byline and back heel for Balotelli to tap home against Bolton?

he's more than a winger. His passing is excellent - as good as anyone at the club. There are very few English players who have his touch. Wilshere and Rooney and that's all I can think of at the moment

 

[waspish]

The United rumour was started by CaughtOffside, the worst football site of them all.

Sunderland or Everton seems about right for his level where he will be a star. He could have been much better than he is but seemed to go from an exciting young winger with loads of tricks to a lethargic near mid-20s winger who even makeshift full-backs like Jack Colback dealt with easily.

To me he never seemed the same after his ankle injury in the 2010/2011 season and his lack of work ethic is shocking in a team where he isn't one of the big boys, yet you have much more valuable players working their arse off. Whenever he's started a game he's seemed largely anonymous, hugging the touchline and never looking for the ball, only waiting for it.

Disagree with you strongly about AJ. He might not feature in every minute but if he starts he usually makes a significant impact in the game in terms of assists, or goals. Remember the AJ dribble to the North Stand byline and back heel for Balotelli to tap home against Bolton?

he's more than a winger. His passing is excellent - as good as anyone at the club. There are very few English players who have his touch. Wilshere and Rooney and that's all I can think of at the moment

I totally agree AJ is a great player. he should be going to the Euro's and playing in midfield or on the right of the 3

 

[Roll On City]

If we sign bale in certain matches we could play with a formation like this, I can see this really helping johnson as all the wide play wouldn't have to come from him meaning he wouldn't get marked out as much he does at the moment.

Right, lets go out spent 40m (according to the deluded Levy) to sign a player so that he help Adam Johnson.... Brilliant

 

[richards30]

When aj is on his game he's unstoppable but he only seems to do it 1 in 6 or so. Wouldn't mind keeping him but would understand him wanting to leave.